last update: July 05, 2000
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STC-ERSP Program Details
Principal Investigator: Dr. David G. Haase, Director of the Science House, NC State Project Title: K-12 Outreach from the Science & Technology Center (#29) Phone/Fax: (919) 515-6118/(919) 515-7545 E-mail: david_haase@ncsu.edu Research Plan Connectivity Outreach Components Requested Budget Allocation - Year 1 Plans for Additional Funding Research Plan Overall objectives The purpose of this project is to provide a K-12 outreach component to the Center that will develop pedagogically sound content modules based on topics stemming from the research program on environmentally responsible solvents. 1) We will set up an educational web site for the Center 2) We will produce learning modules linked to the NC Standard Course of Study, working with K-12 teachers and students, distribute and evaluate the modules. 3) We will work with outreach activities at each of the four Center campuses to disseminate learning materials and involve Center faculty and students in K-12 outreach. Relation to overall objectives of the Center The K-12 Outreach activities are central to the objectives of the Center - to disseminate the research of the Center, to increase public awareness of the Center's activities, to inspire the next generation toward careers in science and engineering, and to contribute to the improvement of K-12 education. Approach and timelines Year 1: Conduct inventory of outreach programs at Center campuses. Involve Center members in K-12 outreach. Implement outreach web site. Prepare concordance between Center's science and NC Standard Course of Study. Choose theme of curriculum project. Convene teachers and Center scientists for construction and testing of curriculum materials. Design educational evaluation protocols. Year 2-4: Publish, disseminate materials to programs at Center campuses. Teacher training programs based on the materials. Evaluation of products. Planning and development for new curriculum projects. Maintenance of web site. Involvement of Center personnel in local outreach projects. Publications and presentations at education meetings. Year 5: Continue dissemination of materials via print, web and campus student programs. Complete educational evaluations. Publications in teaching literature. Thrust area of this proposal Educational Outreach Connectivity Collaborators, multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary components We will collaborate with designated outreach leaders and Center scientists on each Center campus. In addition, The Science House collaborates with schools and education organizations across North Carolina. We will seek through these collaborations appropriate distribution paths for Center materials. Related work Not applicable (none other funded by NSF STC-ERSP) Sharing of resources (students, supplies, equipment, etc.) The curriculum development project will share resources of The Science House at NC State University. Outreach Components See Above Requested Budget Allocation Personnel Salaries
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