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AN: ED34A-08    [Abstracts]
TI: Developing a Successful High School Science Research Program via Teacher Training, Student Internships, and Community Support
AU: * Danch, J M
EM: sciencejd@aol.com
AF: Woodbridge Township School District, P.O. Box 428, School Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 United States
AU: Darytichen, F
EM: biosr@aol.com
AF: Woodbridge Township School District, P.O. Box 428, School Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 United States
AB: The purpose of the Science Research Program is to allow students to perform authentic scientific research in disciplines of their choosing over a period of 3 years. The success of the program has allowed for expansion including community involvement, student mentorship, and a series of professional development programs. Through state and national competition and community symposia, student research is evaluated, showcased, and subsequently supported both idealistically and financially by local government and industrial partnerships. Student internships and university/industrial mentorship programs allow students to pursue research topics and utilize equipment exceeding the scope of the secondary science classroom. Involved teachers have developed and delivered professional development workshops to foster the successful implementation of scientific research programs at additional high schools throughout the state.
DE: 0800 EDUCATION
DE: 0805 Elementary and secondary education
DE: 0820 Curriculum and laboratory design
DE: 0825 Teaching methods
DE: 0850 Geoscience education research
SC: Education and Human Resourcese [ED]
MN: 2004 AGU Fall Meeting