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A Study of Student Responses to Participation in Online Citizen Science Projects
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Straub, Miranda C. P. – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2020
In this study, students enrolled in a basic physics class participated in one of the online citizen science projects available on the Zooniverse website (www.zooniverse.org) as a homework assignment. They then wrote a 300-500-word reflection about their experience addressing several questions given as prompts. The analysis of the responses showed…
Descriptors: Student Reaction, Web Sites, Student Participation, Citizen Participation
If You Want An Observatory, Go Build Your Own
Thomsen, Dietrick E. – Science News, 1977
Describes the rationale behind the construction of a private observatory by seven astronomers. Lists pertinent factors that should be considered in the creation of an observatory. (CP)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Construction (Process), Optics, Physics
The Meteor Meter.
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Eggensperger, Martin B. – Science Teacher, 2000
Introduces the Meteor Scatter Project (MSP) in which high school students build an automated meteor observatory and learn to monitor meteor activity. Involves students in activities such as radio frequency survey, antenna design, antenna construction, manual meteor counts, and computer board configuration and installation. (YDS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Uses in Education, Design, Physics
Nondirected Research Projects in Physics Coursework.
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Wenning, Carl J.; Muehsler, Hans – Physics Teacher, 1996
Describes the implementation and evaluation of a nondirected student research project that aimed at acquainting students with some of the procedures used by physicists in the real world. Outlines specific project designs used by the students. (JRH)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Cooperative Learning, Hands on Science, Physics
Working with Gifted Science Students in a Public High School Environment: One School's Approach
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Ngoi, Mephie; Vondracek, Mark – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 2002
The Chemistry/Physics Program at Evanston Township High School was designed to provide an environment for the rigorous teaching of advanced science and mathematics to accelerated students. This type of student makes up the bulk of students in the Advanced Placement Chemistry and Physics classes. However, there is a small number of students who…
Descriptors: Secondary Education, High School Students, Academically Gifted, Science Education
Learning Science in the Workplace: Ethnographic Accounts of High School Students as Apprentices in University Research Laboratories.
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Bleicher, Robert – 1993
This study was an ethnography of high school students working as apprentices in university solid state physics labs, as part of a summer science program. It was designed to explore the learning potential for high school students in such an environment. It examined the social interactions between scientists and students and how these…
Descriptors: College Science, High School Students, High Schools, Higher Education
In-Depth Science Research Experiences for Teens: The AMNH-ITEST High School Science Research Program. Summative Evaluation Report
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Smith, Anita – Inverness Research, 2008
In January 2005, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) was awarded a three-year ITEST grant (Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers) through the National Science Foundation (award #04-23417). This "AMNH-ITEST High School Science Research Program" aimed to target 120 urban high school youth, grades 10-12, from…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Mentors, Summative Evaluation, Research Projects