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Direct linkJones, Gail; Childers, Gina; Stevens, Vanessa; Whitley, Blake – Science Teacher, 2012
Citizen science programs are becoming increasingly popular among teachers, students, and families. The term "citizen scientist" has various definitions. It can refer to those who gather information for a particular science research study or to people who lobby for environmental protection for their communities. "Citizen science" has been called…
Descriptors: Action Research, Learning Experience, Scientific Literacy, Scientists
Peer reviewedLarsen, Kristine M. – Mercury, 1997
Discusses the implications of withdrawing support for programs that bring amateur and professional astronomers into the schools. Provides insight into the perspectives of the scientists who are involved with schools as well as the perspective of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). (DDR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Hands on Science
Peer reviewedPine, William E.; Taylor, William W. L. – Science Teacher, 1991
Describes a science project, Interactive Space Physics Ionosphere Radio Experiments (INSPIRE), that allows students to work with physicists to address unanswered questions about the physics of space. (ZWH)
Descriptors: High Schools, Physics, Radio, Science Activities
Peer reviewedCrawford, Debi – Science Scope, 1997
Describes the PowerTools Project, a partnership program between schools and research scientists at the University of Texas Health Center. Discusses the beginnings and the scaling up of the project. (JRH)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedThiel, David V. – Physics Education, 1990
Describes a secondary school visitation program by scientists in Australia. The program was designed to increase students' motivation related to science, especially physics. Discusses the effects of the program. (YP)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College School Cooperation, Foreign Countries, Physics
A Case Study of a Science and Mathematics Day Camp as Experienced by Seven Girls from Rural Georgia.
Download full textSchriver, Martha L.; And Others – 1995
The focus of this study was a science and mathematics day camp for Girl Scouts in a rural Georgia county, the goal of which was to help girls "discover" themselves as competent participants in science and mathematics. During the camp, Brownie Junior and Cadet Girl Scouts from Bulloch County interacted with women faculty on the campus of Georgia…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Mathematics Education, Questionnaires
National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi (India). – 1988
Most science curriculum innovations seem to have their origins and emphases in urban intellectual concerns and their content generally caters to university bound students. The reason for the failure of rural students in science subjects may be the lack of relevancy of the program to the needs of individuals living in rural areas. This 22-hour…
Descriptors: Engineers, Foreign Countries, Learning Modules, Rural Education
Karunaratne, Sunethra – 1998
This study investigated the influence that family and community cultures have on the teaching and learning of science in an after-school program. The Family Science Project provided an environment for third and fourth grade children to learn science with their parents, other adults, and middle school students. Sessions were held once a week for…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Cultural Background, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities
