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Developing Laboratory Activities To Increase Student Motivation In Earth Science, David R. Holley
Developing Laboratory Activities To Increase Student Motivation In Earth Science, David R. Holley
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Teachers for generations have struggled with the challenge of motivating students to learn in their classes. Literature suggests that a positive way to increase student motivation and academic achievement in science is with the laboratory experience. With the lack of adequate laboratory space in our schools, teachers are having to "make do" in science classes with limited space and budget. A need exists for 9th grade Earth Science laboratory activities that meet county course objectives and yet are simple enough to be used in a classroom setting, thereby eliminating the need for extra expenses for the science department. This project …
Causes Of Low Enrollment Of Black Students In Upper-Level Science Courses, Henry L. Jenkins
Causes Of Low Enrollment Of Black Students In Upper-Level Science Courses, Henry L. Jenkins
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
For approximately seven years, the number of Black students enrolled in upper-level science courses (e.g., Chemistry, Human Physiology, Physics) is proportionately lower than the number of non-Black students a.t Palatka South High School, Palatka, Florida.
On the surface, this low enrollment appears to coincide with the fact that there are more non-Black students than Black students enrolled in the school. However, if one were to examine closely the total number of Black students enrolled in upperlevel science courses from the school's total Black student population enrolled in science classes, and compare it to the school's total non-Black population enrolled in …