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)
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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)