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Hsing, Pen-Yuan – School Science Review, 2020
Started in north-east England in 2015, MammalWeb aims to improve our knowledge of British mammals through the use of motion-sensing camera traps. Fundamental to the project is the involvement of local communities and individuals who act as citizen scientists. They contribute to the collection and analysis of the camera trap photographic data.…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Scientific Research, College School Cooperation, Foreign Countries
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Chaffer, Andy; Tedd, Bernie – School Science Review, 2016
The High School Project on Astrophysics Research with Cosmics (HiSPARC) is an international project in which secondary schools and academic institutions join forces to form a network of detectors to measure cosmic rays with extremely high energy. We present results of research done by students at the King Edward VI High School For Girls,…
Descriptors: Physics, Secondary School Science, High School Students, Science Projects
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Clowser, Anthony; Jones, Susan Wyn; Lewis, John – School Science Review, 2018
This study investigates whether the Cognitive Acceleration through Science Education (CASE) scheme could be used to meet the demands of the Literacy and Numeracy Framework (LNF). The LNF is part of the Welsh Government's improvement strategy in response to perceived poor performance in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)…
Descriptors: Numeracy, Scientific Literacy, Educational Improvement, Educational Change
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Billingsley, Berry; Arias, Andrea Ramos – School Science Review, 2017
The boundaries between subject disciplines in secondary education today make it difficult for students to see their subjects in context. However, examining the secondary curriculum in England shows that there are a wealth of opportunities for making links and helping to develop students' epistemic insight and scholarly thought. This article…
Descriptors: Epistemology, Secondary School Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Timoney, Natalile – School Science Review, 2016
The Royal Masonic School for Girls made history in February 2016 when it became the first school to establish a video link with the International Space Station via amateur radio--the result of a competition run by ARISS. Six girls from year 9 (age 13-14 years) qualified for Foundation Amateur Radio Licences, and students across the school took…
Descriptors: Space Sciences, Scientific Concepts, Radio, Telecommunications