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Are Students More Engaged When Schools Offer Extracurricular Activities? PISA in Focus. No. 18
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OECD Publishing (NJ1), 2012
Are students more engaged and do they perform better in science if their school encourages them to work on science projects, participate in science fairs, belong to a science-related club or go on science-related field trips--in addition to teaching them the mandatory science curriculum? To find out, PISA (Programme for International Student…
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Field Trips, Science Projects, Extracurricular Activities
Driven: Bringing German Auto Concepts to the Classroom
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Adney, Cara – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J3), 2012
A world away from the red dirt of Oklahoma, David Shields and Shelly Smith felt right at home. A national grant took the Meridian Technology Center automotive teachers on a trip to Germany that car lovers only dream about. The tour to the major automakers last summer has them geared up and bringing fresh ideas to the classroom. They spent four…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Manufacturing, Motor Vehicles, Auto Mechanics
Storm Drain Stenciling: Getting to the Source of Pollution.
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Evans, Susann – Science Scope, 1994
Describes the preparation and importance of a project where junior high school students stenciled "No Dumping! Flows to the Bay!" on storm drains in the area of their school. (PR)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Field Trips, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Outdoor Outreach.
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Smith, Michael John – Science Teacher, 1993
Describes a class project of producing a geologic report of a park for a community. (PR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Field Trips, Geology, High Schools