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Showing 1 to 20 of 43 for “"Middle School Science"”.
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Inclusion in the Middle School Science Classroom
… this study participated in a seventh grade life science inclusion class. In addition to interviews with the two students and a review of the cumulative education records, a survey of attitudes toward the inclusion program by all participating students was utilized to demonstrate the benefits of …
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Educational Groupings In The Middle School Science Classroom
… for future careers. Adopting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) has required educators to encourage collaboration among students for science learning. Understanding the implications of student groupings and differentiated instructional strategies on learning requires an important …
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Effectiveness of Dissecton Alternatives for Middle School Science Students
… grade students in a rural Northern California middle school: one that dissected preserved animals, and one that dissected animals online. In addition, pre-dissection and post-dissection surveys were administered to determine student attitudes, changes in attitude during the dissection unit, and …
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Reading online for research purposes in a middle school science classroom
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2024-03-01 without embargo terms
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Effectiveness and Accountability of the Inquiry-Based Methodology in Middle School Science
<p>When teaching science, the time allowed for students to make discoveries on their own through the inquiry method directly conflicts with the mandated targets of a broad spectrum of curricula. Research shows that using an inquiry-based approach can encourage student motivation and increase …
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Beliefs of Georgia Public Middle School Science Teachers Regarding Residential Environmental Science Education
… baseline data concerning Georgia public middle school science teachers' beliefs related to participation in Georgia 4-H Residential Environmental Science Education (RESE) programs. He compared the beliefs of two groups of Georgia public middle school science teachers: teachers who had …
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Perceptions and attitudes of students, teachers, and parents about middle school science fairs
… and teachers perceive to be the main reason a school has a science fair, and whether they believe science fairs accomplish their goals. Attitudes toward competition, awarding of prizes, voluntary versus required participation, and alternatives to science fairs were also examined and compared …
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Alignment of intended learning outcomes, curriculum and assessment in a middle school science program
… outcomes, curriculum and assessment in the science curriculum offered at a regional independent Middle School in the state of Victoria, Australia. In-school assessment has indicated that the current science curriculum of this Middle School may not develop students' skills in scientific …
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An Exploration Of Middle School Science Teachers' Understandings And Teaching Practice Of Science As Inquiry
… teachers, and practitioners in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In 2005 and 2006 five reports were released indicating a need for improvement in science and mathematics education in the U.S. The reports were: Keeping America Competitive: Five Strategies …
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Investigating Strategies for Enhancing Achievement of Urban African American Students in Middle School Science Classrooms
… the pedagogical practices of experienced science teachers who, through their teaching practices, promote learning and achievement of urban African American middle school students between the ages 10-13 years. Based upon the theoretical frameworks of the theory of third space and …
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Teacher Pedagogical Choice: Analyzing Engineering Professional Development Programs and COVID in Middle School Science Classrooms
… Partnering with Educators and Engineers in Rural Schools) program collected in the midst of the pandemic, data was coded with a focus upon identifying connections with a dynamic framework for pedagogical choice as well as identifying and explaining the expansion of practices in the two contexts. …
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Success in Science: The Power of Writing on Attitudes and Knowledge Acquisition in Middle School Science
… research study looks at the global deficits in science-related industries with regard to scientific literacy and writing to articulate knowledge. This project explores a science curriculum that uses diverse resources like children's literature, poetry, nature journals, and writing prompts to …
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Better Teaching Model? Middle School Science Classroom Using the 4MAT Instructional Strategy vs. Lessons Created Without this Model
… need for effective and efficient learning for middle school science students to meet expectations set in Goals 2000. The use of the 4MAT Instructional Method was investigated as a possible method for attainment of current science standards. The study included one middle school science …
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“Value-laden”: exploring constructivist values in the design and implementation of digital inquiry modules for middle school science classrooms
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2027-08-01
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Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning: Evaluation of the Use of Scientific Inquiry to Support Argumentative Writing in the Middle School Science Classroom
<p>In light of the essential science and engineering practices identified by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), this study focuses on the specific science and engineering practice, "engage in argument from evidence," and how classroom practices can serve to strengthen this skill …
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Learning the Rules of the Game: The Nature of Game and Classroom Supports When Using a Concept-Integrated Digital Physics Game in the Middle School Science Classroom
Games in science education is emerging as a popular topic of scholarly inquiry. The National Research Council recently published a report detailing a research agenda for games and science education entitled Learning Science Through Computer Games and Simulations (2011). The report recommends moving …
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Examining the Connection Between Teacher Practice, Teacher Beliefs About Student Engagement, and the Classroom Environment and the Activation of Achievement Emotions in Middle School Science Students - An Exploratory Case Study
… and the Activation of Achievement Emotions in Middle School Science Students - An Exploratory Case Study Sarah K. Terwilliger Abstract Positive student engagement is linked to increased graduation rates, higher-order thinking, and improved academic achievement in the immediate and longer term. …
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