Articles tagged with Science Classrooms
Nine European high school students completed a six-day simulated Mars mission in Portugal, operating rovers and conducting scientific experiments. The EXPLORE-2 mission aimed to develop young Europeans' STEM skills and team management capabilities, with participants designing their own mission plans and making operational decisions.
After the pandemic, most museums continued offering online programs, with a focus on school programs for K-12 students. The shift was driven by partnerships between museums and public schools in need of digital content.
A new study offers a fresh perspective on how education systems can adapt to the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence. The study proposes several innovative strategies, including reducing prescribed curriculum time, transforming pedagogy, and personalizing assessments.
Beth Beason-Abmayr, a renowned educator, has received the Arthur C. Guyton Distinguished Educator Award for her exceptional contributions to physiology education. Her innovative approach to teaching and mentoring has profoundly impacted generations of students.
The American Heart Association and the National Football League are awarding $1,000 grants to support physical activity in local schools. The grants aim to encourage students to move for at least 60 minutes each day through the NFL PLAY 60 app, available on iOS and Android devices.
Climate change advocate Kelley T. Lê argues that schools are crucial in mobilizing a global response to the climate crisis. Her new book provides practical tools to equip teachers with the knowledge to teach climate science and inspire students to take action.
The ChangeMaker K-12 program equips rising educators with skills to teach engineering and human-centered design to K-12 students. The program has already seen six cohorts of teacher candidates and over 200 students in grades 1-5 participate.
A team of computer scientists has developed an interactive AI tool that transforms static physics textbook diagrams into 3D simulations, allowing students to visualize complex concepts like momentum and electrical currents in action.
The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a Preservation Assistance Grant to Texas A&M University's Anthropology Research Collections. The grant will help protect and improve access to the university's anthropological and archaeological materials, while also providing new learning opportunities for graduate students.
Researchers developed a low-cost means of measuring indoor air quality, pinpointing sources and factors affecting PM concentrations. Air pollution levels remained within World Health Organisation guidelines during school hours, with dominant outdoor sources.
The University of Texas at Arlington is piloting a program that allows community college students from Dallas College's North Lake campus to participate in paid research opportunities with faculty mentors. Students receive $6,000 for their time and effort and have the chance to advance their STEM education and careers.
A UTA-led program is equipping high school teachers and students with college-level quantum concepts to fill a growing talent gap in the $44 billion QIS technology market. The Quantum for All program aims to integrate quantum principles into national STEM standards, starting with Texas this fall.
UTA researchers found that sending material in advance and using Zoom features like chat, polling, and breakout rooms helped keep participants engaged. Short, relevant videos also proved effective in teaching complicated topics. The team recommends a structured approach with activities like icebreaker exercises to foster community enga...
A study published in International Journal of Science Education found that minimizing pupil numbers in classrooms does not lead to better grades. Instead, high-quality teachers with discipline standards and effective teaching methods increase the odds of pupils from low-income families achieving academically.
A new study from the University of Kansas reveals that students and classroom designers perceive learning spaces differently, with students associating femininity with a higher sense of belonging. Design professionals, however, see femininity as linked to a lower sense of belonging.
Christi Bergin's research focuses on improving prosocial behavior in classrooms and communities, leading to better student engagement, academic achievement, and relationships. Her approach aims to reduce teacher stress and burnout by promoting empathy and kindness among students.
The project aims to develop a standardized Next Generation Science Storyline that can be delivered in any high school classroom, increasing science literacy and critical thinking among students. Pop-omics, a popcorn-based curriculum, will also provide hands-on lessons on machine learning and AI, connecting with the national AITC program.
Researchers found that nearly 70% of student tasks involved superficial learning, limiting opportunities for critical thinking and problem-solving. Teachers need support to plan interactive lessons promoting deep learning.
A study by UC San Francisco researchers found that suspension from school is tied to a big drop in grade point average (GPA), especially for Black and Latinx children. The average GPA decline across all students who experienced an exclusionary school discipline (ESD) event was 0.88 points, with Black students seeing the largest decline...
A new study co-written by a researcher from the University of Kansas examined TeachLivE, a simulator that allows pre-service teachers to deliver lessons in front of a virtual classroom of avatars. The results showed that the simulation experience combined with personalized feedback data can support teachers' practice of skills of their...
A team from Université de Genève and University of Teacher Education, State of Vaud conducted an innovative field study on pedagogical authority. They found that 'double addressing' strategies, combining direct and indirect communication, are particularly effective in exercising teaching authority. This approach allows teachers to prev...
The American Heart Association and NFL offer resources to support physical activity in classrooms. The initiative aims to promote whole-body health and reduce sedentary behaviors among students.
Researchers have designed a hand-held model to demonstrate the concept of entropy for students, allowing them to confront the topic with new intuition. The model uses everyday materials to effectively demonstrate the quantitative nature of entropy, enabling students to reason correctly about its definition.
A University of Missouri researcher created an evidence-based, online professional development curriculum to help teachers recognize, respond to, and prevent bullying towards students with disabilities. The curriculum emphasizes building rapport, social skills, and communication skills to improve classroom climates and reduce bullying.
A study by the University of Surrey found that dual ventilation systems can cut harmful air pollution in half compared to normal ventilation. The research measured particulate matter, carbon dioxide, and thermal comfort across 30 London classrooms, revealing significant increases in pollutants during occupancy.
A new case study shows that scientists who worked with K-12 teachers improved their communication skills, gained a better understanding of teaching, and wanted to continue K-12 outreach. The study also found that these partnerships had a positive impact on the quality of lesson plans and classroom management.
An experimental music piece by Alvin Lucier can be used to reveal details of the surrounding room and teach important lessons about acoustic resonance. Students can analyze the frequencies that make up the recording to determine which frequencies are resonances of the room, and then calculate the distance between pairs of walls.
The 2022 EXPLORE Lunar Data Challenge identifies hazards on the Moon's surface using images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Participants train models to recognize craters and boulders, then create a map of optimal rover routes to avoid hazards.
The UT Institute of Agriculture has received a grant to implement the 4-H Tech Changemakers program, which aims to increase digital literacy and bridge STEM gaps among Tennesseans. The program will provide students with enhanced opportunities for STEM education through non-traditional methods, dismantling system barriers.
A new $1.25 million NIH grant provides teaching resources and professional development for middle school teachers to boost disciplinary literacy skills and interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. The program aims to help traditionally underrepresented groups feel confident about potential careers in STEM.
Researchers at the University of Arizona developed a new curriculum that allows high school students to learn about coronaviruses, genetics, and bioinformatics from home. The lesson plan, which was created before COVID-19 vaccines were introduced, teaches students how different vaccines work and analyzes protein sequences. Students who...
The SETI Institute and Unistellar are providing eVscope telescopes to 25 community colleges in the US, along with training workshops and network collaboration opportunities. The eVscope is a powerful telescope that gives access to 200 times more targets than conventional telescopes, including galaxies, nebulae, and supernovae.
A new study suggests that girls are less likely to view science as a viable career when taught alongside confident and aspirational peers. Contrary to expectations, boys' confidence in STEM subjects is more likely to inspire them to pursue careers in the field.
A study by Arizona State University found that 99% of science students appreciate instructor humor, which improves the classroom experience, reduces stress, and enhances relationships. However, men and women have different preferences for what is considered funny or offensive.
A study by UC Davis researchers explores how citizen science activities support youth learning and agency in environmental science. Youth participants collected data on bird populations, butterfly life cycles, water quality, and land use, developing skills in data analysis, evaluation, and communication.
New research found that students from less privileged backgrounds remain far less likely to participate in informal science learning experiences. Schools can play a leading role in encouraging interest in science among traditionally marginalized groups, argue researchers.
High school students can now explore nanoscience with the help of Argonne National Laboratory's Center for Nanoscale Materials and industry partner United Scientific Supplies, Inc. Students can grow copper wires at the nano-scale and micro-scale using technology developed by the Center.
Research by Dr Pallavi Amitava Banerjee found that STEM enrichment schemes had no direct impact on math GCSE results. Despite this, the activities aimed to improve student understanding of science and maths, as well as break stereotypes about STEM subjects being only for 'the brainy'.
The article features five physics demonstrations that showcase the importance of experimentation in the science classroom. The experiments, described by Neil Downie, a Royal Academy of Engineering visiting professor, allow students to get creative while learning fundamental physics principles.
A new set of multi-lingual tools has been released by Science-Metrix Inc. to visualize the links between scientific specialties in 18 languages. The tools include a classification of 15,000 peer-reviewed scientific journals, allowing users to track performance and research dynamics.
A new study found that university students who use interactive animations in their studies retain a better understanding of scientific concepts than those who don't. The animations, which can be manipulated to adjust real-world variables, demonstrate complex physics phenomena such as precipitation formation.
The Science Chicago program is raising awareness about the significance of science in everyday life, offering opportunities for people of all ages to learn and have fun with science. The initiative features various activities, including Science Works!, Science Saturdays, LabFests! and Jr. Science Cafes.
The President's Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recognize exceptional educators who inspire students to explore STEM fields. This year, 600 nominees were selected from across the country, with each state receiving two award winners.
Researchers found that only two out of 32 classrooms met the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association guidelines for background noise level and reverberation time. Background noise was a significant problem in classrooms, with levels ranging from 28 to 68 decibels, and reverberations lasting between 0.2 and 1.27 seconds.
Teachers who prioritize social-emotional needs create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable seeking help. In contrast, competitive classrooms deter students from asking for assistance due to fear of appearing incompetent.
A new study found that older adults with chronic illnesses can benefit from wellness programs regardless of whether they are conducted in a classroom setting or at home. The programs produced significant improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms, as well as reductions in medical symptoms and better sleep quality.
A well-designed learning environment impacts teachers and students physiologically, emotionally, and psychologically. The PCs for Families project aimed to create a technology-rich networked classroom that integrates technology into the fabric of the classroom while minimizing distractions. Ergonomic design considerations included ligh...
Researcher Jasna Jovanovic's study found that girls are less interested and confident in science due to systemic issues outside the classroom. The study of 165 students in innovative science classrooms showed a decrease in girls' self-perceived scientific abilities, highlighting the need for broader solutions.
A study found that hypermedia and collaborative learning enhance knowledge sharing among middle school students, creating a community of learners. This approach allows students to construct their own understanding and communicate it effectively.
Cornell ornithologist Andre Dhondt highlights the importance of involving volunteers in scientific research and education. He notes that thousands of school children and teachers contribute valuable data to projects like Project FeederWatch and Classroom FeederWatch, helping scientists answer real-world questions.