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Benefits Of Leed Designs In Arkansas K-12 Schools, Philip Thrift
Benefits Of Leed Designs In Arkansas K-12 Schools, Philip Thrift
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
This paper provides and evaluation of an existing LEED certified sustainable green building for energy-efficiency, environmental impact, economic value, and occupant health. The new Bethel Middle School located in Bryant, Arkansas was the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified public school building in the state. Based on actual building specifications and validated with the first year's utility bills, a simulation model was used to evaluate various design aspects of the school building. The building's baseline energy usage was compared with numerous energy and environmental scenarios. Results include both environmental and economic assessments. Overall, the study found that …
Robots That Teach: Developing An Integrated Curriculum For Middle School Math, Antoinette P. Bruciati
Robots That Teach: Developing An Integrated Curriculum For Middle School Math, Antoinette P. Bruciati
Education Faculty Publications
Keeping middle school students interested in mathematics and motivating them to succeed are challenges that continually present themselves to even the most seasoned teachers. Students will be drawn to mathematics if they are able to connect it to exciting careers. This paper describes a research-based curriculum model for teachers, grant writers, and others interested in incorporating Lego robotics technologies into an existing middle school mathematics curriculum. The model is based on data gathered from a three year research study in which approximately 150 sixth grade students per year and their teachers collaborated with a middle school Math Coordinator, a school …
Fostering Preservice Teacher Identity In Science Through A Student-Selected Project, D.J. Wink, J. Ellefson, M. Nishimura, D. Perry, S. Wenzel, Jeong Hwang Choe
Fostering Preservice Teacher Identity In Science Through A Student-Selected Project, D.J. Wink, J. Ellefson, M. Nishimura, D. Perry, S. Wenzel, Jeong Hwang Choe
Faculty Publications & Research
This article addresses the problem of authentic student engagement in the science classroom by incorporating a semester long research and writing assignment that enables students to investigate scientific topics related to strong personal, career, or health interests.
Curriculum Reform In Science Education In Pakistan, Nelofer Halai
Curriculum Reform In Science Education In Pakistan, Nelofer Halai
Book Chapters / Conference Papers
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