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Science Camps for Introducing Nature of Scientific Inquiry through Student Inquiries in Nature: Two Applications with Retention Study
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Leblebicioglu, G.; Abik, N. M.; Capkinoglu, E.; Metin, D.; Dogan, E. Eroglu; Cetin, P. S.; Schwartz, R. – Research in Science Education, 2019
Scientific inquiry is widely accepted as a method of science teaching. Understanding its characteristics, called Nature of Scientific Inquiry (NOSI), is also necessary for a whole conception of scientific inquiry. In this study NOSI aspects were taught explicitly through student inquiries in nature in two summer science camps. Students conducted…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Camps, Active Learning, Inquiry
Lessons Learned from Conducting a K-12 Project to Revitalize Achievement by Using Instrumentation in Science Education
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Kapila, Vikram; Iskander, Magued – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2014
A student's first introduction to engineering and technology is typically through high school science labs. Unfortunately, in many high schools, science labs often make use of antiquated tools that fail to deliver exciting lab content. As a result, many students are turned off by science, fail to excel on standardized science exams, and do not…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Science Laboratories
Engaging with Schools and Increasing Primary School Students' Interest in Science: An Intersectoral Collaboration
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Willsher, Kerre; Penman, Joy – Education in Rural Australia, 2011
This paper discusses an initiative called "Scientists in Schools" which was implemented with a group of seventy (n=70) Year 4 and Year 7 students studying in a local school in regional South Australia with the primary objective of raising awareness and interest in the study of sciences. Mezirow's critical reflection was used by the…
Descriptors: Science Interests, Elementary School Students, Student Attitudes, Elementary School Science
The George Engelmann Mathematics & Science Institute. Scholar Research Program Annual Report 1993.
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Missouri Univ., St. Louis. George Englemann Mathematics & Science Inst. – 1993
This publication is a comprehensive report on the George Engelmann Mathematics and Science Institute's Scholar Research Program (SRP) and its activities in 1993. The SRP provides high school students who have successfully completed an earlier Engelmann program the opportunity to experience and practice the active components of the scientific…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, College Faculty, College School Cooperation, High School Students
The George Engelmann Mathematics & Science Institute. 1993 Annual Report Science Scholar Program.
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Missouri Univ., St. Louis. George Englemann Mathematics & Science Inst. – 1993
This publication is a comprehensive report on the George Engelmann Mathematics and Science Institute's Science Scholar program (SSP) and its activities in 1993. The SSP provides high achieving high school students an introductory, 4-week summer curriculum designed to demonstrate the connecting thread running through all scientific thought. The 52…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, College Faculty, College School Cooperation, Enrichment Activities
Findings from an Independent Evaluation of the AMNH's Online Seminars on Science Course: "Earth: Inside and Out"
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Inverness Research, 2008
Inverness Research studied the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) Seminars on Science program for eight years, from its inception in 1998 to 2006. This paper presents teacher survey ratings for "Earth: Inside and Out", along with profiles of three teachers who took the course. Course takers report on the annual follow-up surveys…
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Museums, Seminars, Online Courses