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Helsel, Ryan T.; Lambert, Sammi; Dickerson, Lindsey; Strelich, Jack; Woods, Vanessa; Feldwinn, Darby – School Science and Mathematics, 2022
This study describes the design and implementation of a science outreach program (elementary; 2nd-5th) and its associated student outcomes. Key features of the program include: (a) phenomenon-based, NGSS-aligned curriculum designed by science education experts and influenced by educational, sociocultural, and cognitive science theories, (b) active…
Descriptors: Science Education, Outreach Programs, Elementary School Science, Professional Development
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Brandl, Rayelynn; Alvarado, Arlene; Peltomaa, Abigail – School Science and Mathematics, 2019
The Clark Fork Watershed Education Program (CFWEP) goals are: (a) increasing students' understanding of the nature of ecological impacts within their watershed as related to historic mining damage; and (b) increasing students' sense of stewardship of newly restored landscapes. Data from 2012 to 2016 were evaluated for student knowledge gains (46…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Student Attitudes, Mining, Conservation (Environment)
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Khaliqi, David – School Science and Mathematics, 2016
The U.S. educational system is undergoing rapid and substantial changes with many states grappling with the adoption of the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics (CCSSM). Important research questions remain unanswered regarding the potential efficacy of the CCSSM to improve student math performance compared with students around the globe.…
Descriptors: Common Core State Standards, Mathematics Instruction, Educational Change, Program Effectiveness
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Cotabish, Alicia; Dailey, Debbie; Robinson, Ann; Hughes, Gail – School Science and Mathematics, 2013
The purpose of the study was to assess elementary students' science process skills, content knowledge, and concept knowledge after one year of participation in an elementary Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program. This study documented the effects of the combination of intensive professional development and the use of…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Science Process Skills, Elementary School Students, Scientific Concepts