Julia worked 3 hour volunteer shifts each day on Tuesday and Thursday at the Southwest OKC Pioneer Library. In addition to helping with basic library functions, she also assisted with summer learning programs to prevent summer slide in kids. She helped with creating book displays, gathering books to be delivered to customers or other libraries […]
Category: Edmond Branch Posts
Edmond Aylus Member Teaches Chess Class on 3/19/23
Raymond continued his Saturday chess classes, taught to a variety of teens from elementary to middle school. This one went over the intricacies of attacking a castled king. Raymond Jiang (2 Hours)
Edmond Branch AP World History Student Resource (2/27-3/3)
Joanna finished her AP World History Close Reads. Despite the negative effects of globalization, they opened up new economic opportunities, with countries shifting towards knowledge economies that marketed the research and development of new technologies while manufacturing shifted towards Asian markets. In addition, the United Nations was formed with the main goals of peacekeeping and […]
Edmond Branch AP World History Student Resource (2/13-2/17)
Joanna updated her AP World History Close Read with how the Cold War spread worldwide, leading to the creation of the Warsaw Pact and NATO, and how the USSR collapsed due to economical issues. In addition, different organizations and governments used violent methods to establish power, turning to unethical methods such as terrorism and genocide. […]
Edmond Aylus AP World School Resource
Joanna continued working on her tool for AP World students that compile information that can help with homework, test preparation, or understanding lectures based off of the AP World History CED. This week’s addition consisted of issues that arose from countries fighting for independence. Some were able to negotiate for freedom, but many had to […]
Edmond Aylus AP World Resource (2/6-10/23)
Joanna began the next section of her AP World History resource which goes the Cold War and Decolonization. Though unfinished, it currently covers the build-up to the Cold War and the mutual distrust between capitalists and communists. Joanna Liu (7 Hours) The following screenshot shows a new segment summarizing the main takeaways, based on the […]
Edmond Aylus Branch Coaches Chess (02/12/2023)
On 2/12/23, Raymond Jiang taught a chess class how checkmate with limited pieces: a king and a queen or two rooks. Examples were shown using Chesskid. Raymond Jiang (2 Hours)
Edmond Aylus Creates School Resource on 1/9/23 to 1/13/23
From the week of 1/9/23 to 1/13/23, Joanna Liu worked on updating her AP History resource, adding a variety of information about the time periods of 1750 to 1900 and post 1900s. This included pieces such as the effects of imperialism on the conquered lands and the causes of WW1. Joanna Liu (4 Hours 20 […]
Edmond Aylus Hosts Chess Class on 1/16/23
On January 16th, 2023, Raymond Jiang coached his recurring chess class. This week’s topics were about the differences between Bishops and Knights and how to position them optimally. Raymond Jiang (2 Hours)
Edmond Aylus Hosts Chess Class on 1/8/23
On January 8th, 2023, Raymond Jiang coached students in a free chess course over strong and weak pawns and outposts. Raymond Jiang (2 Hours)
Edmond AYLUS Brings 20 Boxes of Donations to the HOPE Project on 1/5/23
On January 5th, 2023, Edmond AYLUS visited the HOPE project to donate around 20 boxes of objects. They gathered and bought household items such as clothing, food, and hygiene products to help better the lives of those in need. Jenna Jiang (3 Hours); Raymond Jiang (3 Hours); Ethan Brazil (3 Hours 30 Min); Emma Brazil […]
Edmond Aylus Coaches Chess on 12/18
Raymond Jiang continued his chess classes and taught a course on attraction and smothered mate. Raymond Jiang (2 Hours)
Edmond Aylus Performs at Integris Hospital on 12/19
Jenna Jiang performed in a trio at Integris Baptist Medical Hospital on 12/19, playing Christmas carols in the cafeteria to spread Christmas cheer to the workers and patients. In preparation, she practiced from 12/15 to 12/19 by herself and practiced with the group on 12/17. Jenna Jiang (5 Hours)
Edmond Aylus Members Helps with Finals Preperation from 12/5 to 12/16
Over the week, Joanna Liu has worked on updating her school resource for AP History in preparation for the upcoming finals. Part of a segment on consequences of industrialization has been added, and past segments have been reviewed, shortened, and summarized to better aid in studying. In addition, planning for an upload to Quizlet has […]
Edmond Aylus Member Prepares Giving Tree Presents from 12/8/22 to 12/15/22
On last week’s Thursday and this week’s Tuesday and Thursday, Joanna Liu has helped her school, Edmond Memorial High School, with wrapping and packaging presents for the giving tree, which aims to provide presents to students who may not be able to afford them. Joanna Liu (1 hour 15 min)
Edmond Branch Coaches Chess on 12-11-22
On the Sunday of 12/11/22, Raymond Jiang taught a lesson about opposition in its context as a common chess weapon. Raymond Jiang (2 hours)
Edmond Branch Members Work on School Resource from 11/28 to 12/3
During the week of 11/28 to 12/3, Joanna and Judy Liu worked on updating their resources to help students with understanding key concepts in various subjects. Joanna worked on Heredity for her AP Biology section, with topics such as meiosis and endosymbiosis theory and on Industrialization for her AP World History section, with topics such […]
Edmond Aylus Member Teaches Chess Class on 12/4/22
On December 4th, 2022, Raymond Jiang hosted another one of his classes on chess. He coached his students on removing the defender using decoys and deflections. Raymond Jiang (2 hours)
Edmond Branch Hosts Chess Class on 11/27
On November 27th, Raymond Jiang hosted a chess class for 90 minutes. This continues a series started months earlier where he shows students of varying skill levels the intricacies of playing chess with a focus on techniques like openers and general strategy. Raymond Jiang (1 hour 30 min)
Edmond Aylus Helps at Food Bank Project 66 (11/21)
On November 11th, Edmond Aylus visited the Food Bank Project 66, a program dedicated to distributing food to those in needed. They worked as shoppers and guided visitors through the food bank, bagging and carrying the items they wanted. There was a Thanksgiving event where extra items like turkeys, stuffing, and corn were handed out, […]