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Inquiry-Based Science Communication Using Plant And Animal Systems, Tiffany Heng-Moss
Inquiry-Based Science Communication Using Plant And Animal Systems, Tiffany Heng-Moss
SciComm 2016 - Lincoln, Nebraska, September 23-24, 2016
Programs:
Our Zoo to YOU: Unique partnership: Nebraska Schools, science educators, scientists, and the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. To provide elementary and middle school educators with a unique opportunity to teach inquiry-based science with live animals. Focus on both teachers and students
Soybeans in the Classroom Research Experience for Teachers--Transformative model of education and professional development focused on: • Systems-approach • Science as inquiry • Integration of agricultural systems as vehicles for science education
Science as Inquiry
Building Educator Capacity To Address Animal Agriculture In A Changing Climate, Crystal Powers
Building Educator Capacity To Address Animal Agriculture In A Changing Climate, Crystal Powers
SciComm 2016 - Lincoln, Nebraska, September 23-24, 2016
Multi-Regional Approach.
Project Support.
Project Objectives • Equip Educators –ability & motivation • Provide science-based information • Coordinate state, regional and national levels.
Online Course. Outcomes -ability. Outcomes -motivation.
Understand worldviews. Meet people where they are. Start with local history.
Framing: Focus on audience’s values & concerns. Present new information so it can be heard
Science in Action: • Public wants to know how the science applies to their life. • We can point back to the basic science
SciComm Lessons Learned