Edmond Branch hosted their first summer science workshop. Members instructed 9 kids on the principles of engineering and science through a “water balloon drop” where children had to construct structures to prevent their balloons from popping. Members assisted kids, passed out supplies, and provided snacks, ensuring that the workshop ran smoothly and efficiently. Members Joanne […]
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Edmond Branch Thanksgiving Volunteering on 11/30/23
On Thanksgiving morning, Angelique Chen and Ning Tay volunteered at the UCO for the Edmond Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Both members volunteered as servers to serve meals and drinks to guests. The Edmond Community Thanksgiving Dinner Association has a proud history of service. Over 2000 meals are served through the Edmond Community Thanksgiving Dinner program. These […]
Edmond Branch Volunteers at Food Bank on 8/3/23
On this past Thursday, the Edmond branch volunteered at Project 66, a local food bank. There, visitors can take a set amount of food and toiletries per month, depending on their family size. This time, the Edmond branch was volunteering as shoppers, who guide the visitors around while helping them choose items, bag those […]
Edmond Branch Volunteers at Libraries on 7-23 to 7-29
From 7/23 to 7/29, Julia worked four 3-hour shifts at two different libraries to promote learning over the summer. At the Southwest Oklahoma Pioneer Library, she presented her Scratch program, designed to interest children in computer science, to the staff and received their feedback. Due to their strict advertising schedule, it may appear as early […]
Edmond Branch Volunteers at Food Bank on 7-30
On 7/27, Eric volunteered at the Project 66 Food Bank in Edmond, OK. The food bank runs on the contributions of volunteers, who come in during week days to organize food donations and guide visitors through the ‘shopping’ process, where they get to choose which items they want. Eric was doing the latter from […]
Edmond Branch Hosts Science Workshop on 7/22
Edmond Aylus Branch hosted their last science workshop for the summer which had seventeen participants, where they explained the chemistry behind invisible messages and the physics behind buoyancy and weight distributions. Jacob taught for the first two, using baking soda mixed in with water and turmeric mixed with rubbing alcohol for the invisible messages. […]
Edmond Branch Volunteers at Library on 7/19 to 7/21
Julia continued her library volunteering, with four 3-hour shifts, where she promoted summer learning. Do note that she was unable to wear an Aylus shirt due to a direct request from the staff. At the Southwest OKC Pioneer Library, she worked on her Scratch program by practicing presenting it and receiving feedback and on […]
Edmond Branch Hosts Science Workshop on 7/15
This week, the Edmond Branch hosted their third week of the science workshop, where they had the participants construct catapults using rubber bands, pencils, tape and boxes to encourage teamwork and exposure to STEM subjects. Both team and individual projects were allowed, leading to the creation of around ten catapults, all of which’s ideas originated […]
Edmond Branch Volunteers at Food Bank on 7/15
Eric volunteered at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma on 7/15, where he worked on the backpack project. During his shift, the group helped pack 294 boxes and 1,764 bags, which would serve as a total of 4,484 meals for kids and seniors in need. Eric Hong (2.5 Hours)
Edmond Aylus Volunteers at Library on 7-11 to 7-15
From 7/11 to 7/15, Julia worked four 3 hour long library shifts. At the Southwest OKC Pioneer Library, she assisted staff with the Music Connect program for kids; passed out instruments and demonstrated songs/dances to encourage participation; and ran through several test runs of the Scratch program with fellow volunteers, who gave feedback and advice […]
Edmond Aylus Branch Volunteers at Food Bank on 7/6
Eric Hong helped out at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma on 7/6, which seeks to provide several different target groups with food. They run several programs, such as the Food for Kids Backpack Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors. Volunteers can help assemble food packages, sort through food donations or clean […]
Edmond Aylus Branch Volunteers at Food Bank on 7/7
Edmond Aylus members visited the Project 66 Food Bank this past Friday. Project 66 seeks to provide food, toiletries and other necessities to those in need and relies on volunteer contributions to run. Our members worked as shoppers, helping the visitors find their desired items, carry and bag those items and load them onto their […]
Edmond Aylus Branch Hosts Science Workshop on 7/8
This past Saturday, Edmond Aylus members organized and hosted another week of their science workshop, aimed at younger children to foster their interest in STEM and skills in teamwork. With the help of his teammates, Jacob lead the branch as they came up with ways to test buoyancy, using balloons, pepper water and origami–personally created […]
Edmond Aylus Branch Volunteers at Hope Center on 6/24
Eric Hong continued volunteering at the Hope Center, where volunteers can help package or hang donations of clothing and clothing, help visitors find and package their choice of items and maintain an efficient routine by organizing and tagging the donations according to their system. Eric Hong (3 Hours)
Edmond Aylus Branch Volunteers at Hope Center on 6/17
Eric Hong helped out at the Hope Center on 6/17, where he helped gather donations for residents of Edmond that food themselves in need of food, housing, clothing and other miscellaneous items in addition to sorting them so that they could be easily accessed upon request. Eric Hong (3 Hours)
Edmond Aylus Branch Volunteers at Library on 7/2-7/8
Julia Chen has devoted her summer to volunteering at two separate libraries to help children of all age groups have enjoyable learning experiences over the break. On the 2nd, she attended a 2-hour orientation at Pioneer Library, where she learnt about functions of the library and ways she could volunteer. In addition, during the […]
Edmond Aylus ACT Tutoring on 6-26
Julia Chen tutored a high school student for the ACT. She went over practice test questions and test-taking strategies such as time management and answer choice patterns. This prevents summer slide, provides free access to education, and helps students access college by getting good standardized test scores. She spent two hours preparing for the […]
Edmond AYLUS Member Helps Local Library with Summer Education Program on 6/6
On Tuesday, June 6th, Edmond branch member Julia aided the Southwest OKC Pioneer library with its summer programs. Today, she helped staff with a music education program for younger children by passing out instruments and helping the kids stay engaged. In addition, she gathered books for a book display for a future program aiming to […]
Edmond AYLUS Member Contributes to AP World History Resource from 3-19 to 3-26
Joanna Liu has spent the past week creating a Quizlet that covers all of the units in the AP World History course curriculum, and the link towards the set is provided below. https://quizlet.com/Joanna–Liu/folders/ap-world-history/sets Joanna Liu (4 Hours 26 Min)
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 Contributes to AP World History Resource from 03/06 to 03/10
Joanna created Quizlet cards for her AP World History Resource to help students prepare for the AP test. This week, sets over units 7, 8, and 9 in the Course Exam Description were created. Joanna Liu (4 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 Member Teaches Chess Class on 03-05
This week, Raymond taught the kids about pawn breakthroughs on the wing and using the king during the endgame stage of chess. Raymond – 2 hours
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 Member Teaches Chess 02/05/23
Raymond Jiang of the Edmond Branch hosts yet another chess class for middle schoolers. Participants learned strategies in opening the center of the board and developing their pieces. (Raymond Jiang, 2 hours)
Edmond AYLUS Members Participate in Lynn Institute Clinical Trials (2/6/2023)
Joanna and Judy visited the Lynn Institute to help participate in a clinical trial. Part of their visit included a blood draw. Joanna Liu (3 Hours); Judy Liu (3 Hours)
Edmond Branch Member Contributes to Student AP History Resource from 1/23 to 1/27
Joanna worked on summarizing Imperialism this week, breaking down the section into key ideas and examples. Below, an image containing a small snippet, stating the change in colonial rulers from private companies to governments with an example from the Berlin Conference over dividing Africa. Joanna Liu (3 Hours)
Edmond AYLUS Member Teaches Chess Class on 1/29/2023
Edmond branch member Raymond held a chess class this Sunday. He taught the class about zugzwang, how to use it, and how to set it up in order to get the advantage. Raymond Jiang (2 hours)
Edmond AYLUS Member Works on AP History Resource from 1-16 to 1-20
From the week of 1/16/23 to 1/20/23, Joanna Liu added to her AP History resource with details over the prelude to, events in, and effects of WW1 and WW2. Above, a small snippet of the document’s information, going over government responses to the Great Depression. Joanna Liu (3 Hours 35 Min)
Edmond AYLUS Members Volunteer at Lunar New Year Celebration in Norman (Jan 2023)
Edmond branch members Jenna and Raymond volunteered at the Lunar New Year Celebration in Norman. Jenna created homemade lanterns attached with riddles for the guests, and Raymond helped volunteer by watching over the lantern stand and showing the riddles to the children. Jenna Jiang (9 hours prep, volunteering) Raymond Jiang (5 hours volunteering)
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)