Whereas the evolution of snow cover across forested mountain watersheds is difficult to predict or model accurately, the presence or absence of snow cover is easily observable …
This chapter proposes a rubric model for citizen science (CS) projects to assess the acquisition of competencies in schools. It tests the tool in five different CS projects in a …
CG Hiriart, DS Rodríguez, WR Maulén… - Tapuya: Latin …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Citizen science has grown as a promising way to promote scientific education and democracy. However, the realization of these goals has been hampered as most programs …
R Rittenburg, BG Miller, C Rust, J Esler… - The Science …, 2015 - researchgate.net
Bring education back into the neighborhood. Connect students with adult mentors, conservation commissions, and local businesses. Get teachers and students into the …
PH Williams, A Labelle - … and teacher preparation for 21st century …, 2017 - igi-global.com
Research conducted in the last 15 years suggests that Place-Based Education (PBE) has the potential to address many problems found within America's schools including student …
Despite widespread investment in watershed conservation and outreach efforts to improve water quality in agricultural watersheds through best management practices (BMPs) …
In 2013, California became one of the first states to adopt the rigorous Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). However, the current state of science instruction does not …
PH Williams, CK Lee - … and Teacher Preparation for 21st Century …, 2017 - igi-global.com
This chapter examines service learning efforts and community partnerships formed between elementary schools and higher education around science education. The types and …
Some organizations that conduct ecological restoration offer classrooms the opportunity to learn science concepts while working on ecological restoration projects through restoration …