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Direct linkRapp, Steve – Science Teacher, 2003
In this article, the author describes a student-centered research project he introduced to his students. In this research project, his students used images collected by telescopes at Kitt Peak National Optical Observatory (KPNO) to look for novas in the Andromeda Galaxy. This project grew out of the author's experience during a Teachers As Leaders…
Descriptors: Research Projects, Student Projects, Science Projects, Science Course Improvement Projects
Aviation/Space, 1981
Describes the Space Shuttle Student Involvement Project which attempts to stimulate high school student interest in science and technology by engaging students in a competition to develop experiments suitable for flight aboard the Space Shuttle. Also describes "Getaway Specials" which allow individuals to send up experiments in the…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Science Education, Science Experiments
