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Holton, Brian E.; Horton, George K. – Physics Teacher, 1996
Describes efforts aimed at reforming physics courses for first-year engineering and science students at Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey. Discusses the establishment and working of the Physics Learning Center (PLC) and its impact on the retention and performance of students. (JRH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Astronomy, Educational Change, Engineering
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2007
Lunar Nautics is a hands-on curriculum targeted to youth in grades 6 to 8, that allows the students to design, test, analyze and manage a space mission from initial concept to project funding. Lunar Nautics provides opportunities for development of problem solving skills and critical thinking skills that are needed to design, organize and manage a…
Descriptors: Science Activities, After School Programs, Thinking Skills, Problem Solving