ERIC Number: EJ941020
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Aug
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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College-Mentored Polymer/Materials Science Modules for Middle and High School Students
Lorenzini, Robert G.; Lewis, Maurica S.; Montclare, Jin Kim
Journal of Chemical Education, v88 n8 p1105-1108 Aug 2011
Polymers are materials with vast environmental and economic ramifications, yet are generally not discussed in secondary education science curricula. We describe a program in which college mentors develop and implement hands-on, polymer-related experiments to supplement a standard, state regents-prescribed high school chemistry course, as well as a middle school elective course on polymers. Interactive experimentation and feedback-oriented design are highlighted as critical elements to the success of the program. The experiments have been executed in two vastly different institutions: a New York City magnet high school for underprivileged females, and a private middle school for privileged male and female students; the similarities and differences are juxtaposed. (Contains 6 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Chemistry, College Students, Plastics, Learning Modules, Middle School Students, High School Students, Secondary School Science, Hands on Science, Science Experiments, Mentors, Magnet Schools, Single Sex Schools, Females, Private Schools
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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