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Helsel, Ryan T.; Lambert, Sammi; Dickerson, Lindsey; Strelich, Jack; Woods, Vanessa; Feldwinn, Darby – School Science and Mathematics, 2022
This study describes the design and implementation of a science outreach program (elementary; 2nd-5th) and its associated student outcomes. Key features of the program include: (a) phenomenon-based, NGSS-aligned curriculum designed by science education experts and influenced by educational, sociocultural, and cognitive science theories, (b) active…
Descriptors: Science Education, Outreach Programs, Elementary School Science, Professional Development
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Anand, Neha; Dogan, Bulent – School Science and Mathematics, 2021
This single case study design examines the impact of collaborative inquiry- and design-based learning on elementary students enrolled in the STEM summer camp program. Sixty-five students participated in a two-week summer camp that offered a curriculum centered on (a) coding; (b) STEM arts; (c) 3D printing; and (d) digital storytelling. Data is…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Educational Environment, STEM Education, Elementary School Students
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Wieselmann, Jeanna R.; Roehrig, Gillian H.; Kim, Justine N. – School Science and Mathematics, 2020
With ongoing underrepresentation of women in STEM fields, it is necessary to explore ways to maintain girls' STEM interest throughout elementary and middle school. This study is situated within the context of Designs in STEM (pseudonym), an out-of-school program that engages urban youth in authentic STEM experiences. Participants were 30 girls…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Elementary School Students, Females, Student Attitudes