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"Is science a creative endeavor? Yes! However, most people don't think so, so our science classes are typically deficient in creativity ..." 
Luis Cesar Nunes's curator insight,
March 31, 2016 7:10 AM
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"An encouraging new report describes preliminary, first-year outcomes from a study of 3,000 middle school students that shows kids can, in fact, learn more in science classrooms that adopt a well-designed, project-focused curriculum ..."
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"An encouraging new report describes preliminary, first-year outcomes from a study of 3,000 middle school students that shows kids can, in fact, learn more in science classrooms that adopt a well-designed, project-focused curriculum ..." Via Beth Dichter
Beth Dichter's curator insight,
September 27, 2014 7:50 PM
Would project-based learning be a more effective way for middle school students to learn science? According to this post the answer is ye, based on one year of data. Project-based learning incorporates many of the "super skills" that we want students to have: * The ability to communicate thoughts, ideas, questions and solutions. * The ability to work together to reach a goal, using their talents, expertise, and more (collaboration). * Looking at problems in new ways and linking learning across curriculum (critical thinking). * Trying new approaches to get things done; innovating and inventing (creativity). The post also explores some of the issues that may impact a schools ability to utilize project-based learning, including the cost of each unit and the training of teachers. 
Kathy Lynch's curator insight,
September 28, 2014 1:04 PM
Thx Beth Dichter! Great study on implementing Project- Based Learning 
Ruby Day's curator insight,
September 28, 2014 4:40 PM
Interesting that in this study project based learning raised achievement across a diverse range of students. This approach seems to work for student groups with diverse backgrounds. |
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"We are not now on a pathway to success in teaching science, but we could be, a scientist says ..."
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"A new network of higher education leaders aims to revamp science instruction to make it more compelling for students ..."
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