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Stefanie D. Livers – Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, 2023
This article describes how integrating children's literature in mathematics classrooms has proven to provide a common context that is suitable for problem solving and modeling that advances mathematical thinking and reasoning. The engaging task inspired by children's literature allowed this teacher to infuse science, engineering, technology, and…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Mathematics Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach, STEM Education
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Lancaster, Kendra; Knobloch, Neil; Jones, Amy; Brady, Colleen – Journal of Extension, 2013
The explorative study reported here describes youth participants in three animal science-related career development events from 2010. Variables included students' self-efficacy, task value motivation, career interests, and to what extent they utilized resources in preparation. It was concluded that all three groups were self-efficacious,…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Animals, Career Development, Animal Husbandry
Wagler, Sarah; Rusk, Clinton P.; Blomeke, Christine R.; Richert, Brian T.; Latour, Mickey A.; Talbert, B. Allen – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2008
The purpose of this study was to test an educational swine curriculum geared toward fifth grade classrooms to measure the change in students' knowledge about the pork industry, pork as a nutritious protein source, and the value of byproducts derived from pork production. Objectives of this study were to evaluate overall change in students'…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Industry, Curriculum, Grade 5