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Experiential Learning At The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Michelle Kolar, Dora Phillips, Christopher G. Kolar
Experiential Learning At The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Michelle Kolar, Dora Phillips, Christopher G. Kolar
Publications & Research
“Am I ever going to use this in the real world?” is a common question in science and math middle school and high school classrooms. Students taught using experiential learning techniques, however, already know the answer. They learn content by solving real world problems through hands-on activities. In other words, they learn science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) the same way professionals do every day—by doing, sharing, and improving. Experiential learning provides the promise that the U.S. can reverse the trend of students losing interest in STEM subjects during middle school and create life-long learners who apply the scientific thought …
Scientists In The Classroom, Kent Schielke, Kathy Schmidt, Judith A. Scheppler
Scientists In The Classroom, Kent Schielke, Kathy Schmidt, Judith A. Scheppler
Publications & Research
Being an educator in the twenty-first century is exciting, stimulating, fun, challenging, and dynamic - with a great emphasis on the challenging and dynamic. The scope and depth of the materials we teach, or can teach, to our students is overwhelming and increasing exponentially every year. The list of challenges for science educators is formidable. We have found that one logical piece of the puzzle to help address these challenges is for educators to invite practicing and real-world researchers, engineers, doctors, business owners, and other STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) professionals into the classroom, or take students on field trips …
Understanding The Neuronal Controls Behind Heart Rate And Respiration, Sowmya Anjur
Understanding The Neuronal Controls Behind Heart Rate And Respiration, Sowmya Anjur
Faculty Publications & Research
Students in the course Physiology and Disease at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy learn physiology by designing, executing and evaluating their own experiments based on evidence. This semester, students designed laboratory experiments that involved the use of the same type of exercise to increase both heart rate and respiration rate. Students will collect quantitative data from these experiments to make conclusions regarding the correlation of heart rate and respiration rate. This will be followed by student research into the neuronal controls in the brain that were responsible for these correlations.
Pbl Take To The Air: Airline Development, Pbl Network
Pbl Take To The Air: Airline Development, Pbl Network
Teacher Resources
In this sample Problem Based Learning (PBL) unit, students are faced with the problem of a new airline being developed in the Chicago area. Students investigate the economic and community impact along with marketing and aircraft considerations. This sample unit is intended for educators learning to use PBL methods in their classroom.
Pbl Forensics: Crime Scene Investigations, Elizabeth Martinez, Dora Phillips, Brian Grublesky, Lindsey Herlehy
Pbl Forensics: Crime Scene Investigations, Elizabeth Martinez, Dora Phillips, Brian Grublesky, Lindsey Herlehy
Teacher Resources
In this sample Problem Based Learning (PBL) unit, middle school students investigate a hypothetical crime scene. Students focus on gathering data, interpreting results and drawing conclusions. This unit is designed as a sample problem for educators learning the PBL process.
Pbl Every Drop Counts: Improving The Health Of The Lake Michigan, Lindsey Herlehy, Nicole Ross
Pbl Every Drop Counts: Improving The Health Of The Lake Michigan, Lindsey Herlehy, Nicole Ross
Teacher Resources
"Every Drop Counts" is a sample Problem Based Learning (PBL) lesson focused on improving the health of Lake Michigan waters and shoreline. This sample problem focuses on habitats, pollution, and properties of water.