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Smith, Michael Chadwick – ProQuest LLC, 2015
This dissertation investigated citizen science, a tool that connects the public to the scientific community through research-based projects and education campaigns. Benefits include volunteers adding data to long-term data sets and improved scientific literacy among the public. Oftentimes, there is trepidation among scientists, managers, and…
Descriptors: Science Education, Citizen Participation, Volunteer Training, Water Quality
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Peckenham, John M.; Thornton, Teresa; Peckenham, Phoebe – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2012
As part of a research project to evaluate the effects of sand and gravel mining on water quality, students were trained to analyze their own drinking water for simple quality indicators. Indicators analyzed were pH, conductivity, hardness, nitrate, chloride, and dissolved iron. Approximately 523 analyses were completed by students between 2006 and…
Descriptors: Water Quality, Water, Quality Control, Laboratories
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Seier, Mark; Goedeken, Suzy – Science Teacher, 2005
In 2002 Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group turned to the Newman Grove Public Schools' science department to help educate the public on water quality in the watershed and to establish a monitoring system that would be used to improve surface and groundwater quality in the creek's watershed. Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality provided…
Descriptors: Vacations, Data Analysis, Water Quality, Science Departments
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Wu, Hsin-Kai; Krajcik, Joseph S. – Science Education, 2006
This study explores seventh graders' use of inscriptions in a teacher-designed project-based science unit. To investigate students' learning practices during the 8-month water quality unit, we collected multiple sources of data (e.g., classroom video recordings, student artifacts, and teacher interviews) and employed analytical methods that drew…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Grade 7, Water Quality, Science Education
Emery, Doug; And Others – Clearing, 1991
Two programs are described in which students monitor water quality and pollution in local streams and rivers. Discussed is the integration of computers and telecommunications into the classroom. Suggested activities that might start students thinking about a classroom project are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
Williams, Robert A.; And Others – 1990
The Illinois Rivers Project was developed as an integrated, multidimensional science/technology/society pilot project designed to introduce water quality dimensions into Illinois high schools. The project involved high school science, social science, and English teachers in an integrated study of their local river and community. Science students…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development
Eastern Research Group, Inc., Lexington, MA. – 1992
The oceans covering two-thirds of the earth's surface constitute a resource for animal life, fishing industries, coastal economies, and recreation. This learning guide is a collection of 14 activities integrating art, language arts, mathematics, music, science, and social studies with the study of marine debris. A student survey is used to…
Descriptors: Art Education, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Ecology