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Peer reviewedWatts, Mike – International Journal of Science Education, 2001
Explores a semi-formal intervention in the public learning and understanding of science (PLUS) by involving school children and their family adults in project work in astronomy. Considers outcomes at three levels: general evaluative comments, gains for the family teams involved, and gains in the general public understanding of science. (Contains…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement, Parent Participation
Peer reviewedPhipps, Tom; Mackay, Huw – Primary Science Review, 1999
Describes how two science coordinators involved their whole school community in ensuring their "Science Week" was a great success. (Author)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Extracurricular Activities, Foreign Countries, Parent Participation
Peer reviewedHyndman, Lynn – Science and Children, 1991
Presents a cooperative activity between home and school in which parents and students examine the growth of a variety of bulbs. Bulbs are taken home to sprout and returned to school to monitor their growth. Students gather data, hone observation and graphing skills, and communicate with their parents on the project. (MDH)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Education, Family School Relationship, Graphs
Peer reviewedCannon, John R.; Callison, Priscilla L. – Science and Children, 1991
Discusses the use of answering machines to teach astronomy to students while they are home. Provides directions on prelesson instruction; how to prepare the taped lessons; parent involvement; and lesson implementation. (MDH)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Elementary Education, Grade 4, Home Instruction
Peer reviewedSilver, Debbie – Science Scope, 1994
Presents an alternative to the competition fostered through traditional science fairs. The Science Expo is an all-day event meant to show students and the community that science is fascinating and fun. (PR)
Descriptors: Exhibits, Extracurricular Activities, Family Involvement, Junior High Schools
Download full textMenicucci, David F. – 1992
In seven chapters, this report details the Science Fair Self-Help Development Program, which was initiated in a pilot project at three middles schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during school year 1991-1992. The purpose of the program was to provide guidance to schools in developing their own parental and community resources into a sustainable…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Engineering Education, Extracurricular Activities, Family Involvement
