Other Programs

These two series of videotapes cover a wide range of scientific disciplines including physics, oceanography and space science. Designed to stir the interest of students in science and technology, the videos are produced by Allegro Productions in cooperation with the National Science Teachers Association and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. In District 204, supporters of one or both of the series have included BP Amoco, Caterpillar, Lucent, Nicor, and Cabot Technolgies.

Sustaining Excellence in Education

This program helped fund human genome projects in Elaine Modine's genetics class at Waubonsie Valley High School. Students had the opportunity to work with scientists from Loyola University, the University of Illinois and the University of Washington. The Naperville Jaycees provided additional funding for the project in 2004-05.

Science Lecture Series

One of the Foundation’s inaugural programs, this evening lecture series was created to bring scientists and other authorities to District 204 to talk about interesting topics in their fields of science. Although this program is currently inactive, the Foundation is considering different approaches to reviving it. If/when resumed, the lecture series again will be free of charge and open to the public.

Sponsored in 1997, this unique learning experience consisted of World War II reenactment activities, a military encampment and a USO Dance at Waubonsie Valley High School.

Realistic role-playing by reenactment professionals provided history/social studies students with memorable classroom learning opportunities. An encampment provided the entire community with a look back at World War II. And the USO Dance provided student musicians and vocalists with a chance to perform Big Band/World War II era songs -- which brought back many memories to five generations of listeners and dancers.