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Science Alive!: Connecting With Elementary Students Through Science Exploration, Aarti Raja, Emily F. Schmitt Lavin, Tamara Gali, Kaitlin Donovan
Science Alive!: Connecting With Elementary Students Through Science Exploration, Aarti Raja, Emily F. Schmitt Lavin, Tamara Gali, Kaitlin Donovan
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A novel program called Science Alive! was developed by undergraduate faculty members, K–12 school teachers, and undergraduate students to enrich science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) literacy at community schools located near the university. The ultimate goal of the program is to bolster the scientific knowledge and appreciation of local area students and community members and serve as a model for similar programs. Through the program, we observed that elementary school students made gains toward learning their grade-level science curricula after a hands-on learning experience and had fun doing these hands-on activities. Through the program, undergraduate students, working with graduate …