@AlexandriaSTEM

Highlighting the science, technology, engineering or mathematics related activities of @ACPSk12 students and staff. Not an official ACPS account

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Fun with science at today’s assembly!! @ACPSk12
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Thanks to this @ACPSk12 retention bonus for science teachers & the tireless efforts of STEM Academy Principal @hillery4edu - the @AlexCityTitans science department is fully staffed for 24-25!! So excited to welcome students and introduce you to these amazing educators on Aug 19!
Alexandria City Public Schools@ACPSk1231 Jul 2024
We are excited to announce new retention and recruitment bonuses for hard-to-fill positions! 💵 If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an ACPS bus driver or a math, science or special education teacher, they may be eligible. Learn more: acps.cc/3Ss8LDW
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Let’s help students have a great school year! ✨ Today only: Gates Foundation will match every donation to classroom projects on DonorsChoose by at least 50%. 🎓💰 Give $10, and it becomes $15; give $20, and it’s $30! Let’s make change happen! 🚀 donorschoose.org/donors/sear…
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Looking to support science instruction for @ACPSk12 students? There are so many amazing projects on ⁦@DonorsChoose⁩ that are eligible for matching funds this week. Check out this Environmental Science project ⁦@AlexCityTitans⁩ donorschoose.org/project/how…

How Will We Use Electricity in the Future?, a project from Ms. Hearding

Help me give my students a chance to explore electricity generation and how much they use everyday! Students in my AP and general level Environmental Science courses will enjoy the chance to explor...

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Thank you to the donors who funded this project! We have some additional supplies requested by @AlexCityTitans science teachers that you can donate to and if you use the code LIFTOFF or donate on Aug 14, your donation will be matched! donorschoose.org/project/awe…

Awesome Science Instruction Starts With Awesome Science Materials!, a project from Ms. Lay

Help me give my students and all the science students at ACHS the opportunity to engage in hands-on science activities with fun science materials like dice and rulers. Keep our new science teachers...

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Can’t wait to see it once @AlexCityTitans and @ACMinnieHoward teachers are allowed in the building starting May 29!
Alyia Gaskins@Alyia4ALX20 May 2024
Eliana and I got a sneak peak of the new ACPS Minnie Howard! We can confirm that all the sinks work, the doors shut, and the books in the library are organized.
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We’re so proud of @AlexCityTitans' Sehar E Saba, who plans to major in aerospace engineering. 🚀✈️ Sehar came to the U.S. from Pakistan in 2021. She loves ACHS’ diversity and is president of International Academy Student Leadership. 🎓 #TitansRising #Titans2024
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On March 23rd and 24th, Titan Robotics competed in our second season competition in Falls Church, VA! Team members worked through the qualification matches and then competed in the playoffs. Titan Robotics also received the Impact award, the most prestigious award in FIRST!
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Our Community Garden is coming together with the support of some Super Star Tucker Tigers! 🐯🌷🌸#CommunityGarden @ACPSk12
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Our 5th graders are hard at work learning about obtuse, acute and right angles. Today we measured angles and manipulate speed and time to drive Sphero to trace the angle!
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The ACPS Planetarium is hosting an eclipse planetarium show on March 19, 2024! Learn about the upcoming eclipse and what we will be able to see in Alexandria. The event is free but RSVP is required. 🌑 🌞
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ACPS STEM retweeted
ACPS Math@ACPSMath17 Mar 2024
Congratulations to our inaugural @ACPSk12 @usdronesoccer teams for participating in the District IV championship today. Congratulations to @FCHammond Team for advancing to the National Competition. Thank you to @vt_innovation and @Boeing @pamelagilchrist @ACPS_ED_IS @ACPSCAO
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Learning the “Why” and “How” of mathematical play in preK! @ACPS_ED_IS
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Thank you @UpCycleCRC for helping us incorporate reusable materials to think creatively and problem-solve. SO FUN! @ACPS_ED_IS @ACPSk12
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Can you calculate the number of moles in a piece of chalk? The ⁦@AlexCityTitans⁩ Chemistry students can! Today they integrated art, science, and math as they expressed themselves with chalk and practiced calculating moles ⁦@ACPSk12⁩
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5 th grade continues to investigate sound vibrations. Today they used tuning forks.
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Third graders used their knowledge of Simple Machines to find examples around the school.
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ACPS STEM retweeted
USPTO
@uspto6 Feb 2024
Since 2014, NSTI has given educators confidence to have invention education in classrooms and inspire students. We've trained 444 educators from 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, & @DoDEA in Japan. Join us at our headquarters this summer! Apply by March 31: bit.ly/3HcntbN
A group of educators stand for a picture together during the National Summer Teacher Institute.

ALT A group of educators stand for a picture together during the National Summer Teacher Institute.

An educator works on an invention project during the National Summer Teacher Institute.

ALT An educator works on an invention project during the National Summer Teacher Institute.

Teachers laugh together as they work on an invention project during the National Summer Teacher Institute.

ALT Teachers laugh together as they work on an invention project during the National Summer Teacher Institute.

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The objective of the multi-country IUPAC Chemistry Teacher Survey is to improve understanding of the use of practical work in high school chemistry classes related to concepts of sustainability. Please share! bit.ly/HSsurv
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It’s science fair day! So proud of all our Titans for their hard work & amazing projects! Thank you to all the teachers, families, and community members who made this possible ⁦@AlexCityTitans⁩ ⁦@ACPSk12⁩ ⁦@PHSchoolACPS⁩ ⁦@FCHammond⁩ ⁦@GWMSPrexies⁩
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