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Astronomy; Foreign Countries; Internet; Science Instruction; Science Education; Lunar Research; Pretests Posttests; Elementary School Students; Middle School Students; Comparative Analysis

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This study investigated the effect on children's science understanding of Internet-based instruction in which children from around the world in grades 4 to 8 observed the Moon for several weeks and then shared their lunar data internationally to find global patterns in the Moon's behavior. Students in two American and one Australian class took the Comprehensive Moon Phases Assessment as a pre- and post-test. Instruction in the three classes shared some common characteristics such as exchanging data internationally and focusing on finding global patterns in the Moon's behavior. The results showed that overall and in two of the three classes the students' understanding of lunar phases improved significantly. The international exchange of lunar observation reports was effective, although the instruction in each classroom was under the teacher's control and thus varied from place to place. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Web Sites; Electronic Publishing; Technological Literacy; Grade 6; Foreign Countries; College Students; Higher Education; Standards; Benchmarking; Astronomy; Lunar Research; Internet; Interactive Video; Teleconferencing; Educational Technology

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Educators can connect their students internationally in meaningful activities that address multiple teaching standards that are of concern to educators, parents, and the public worldwide. In this article, the authors describe a project wherein Australian Year 7 students made an "Edible Lunar Vehicle" (ELV) together with U.S. college students. The project focused on several key 6-8 benchmarks that are outlined in "Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology (STL)." A table outlining the standards and benchmarks, and how each was addressed during this project is presented. (Contains 1 table.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Foreign Countries; Preservice Teachers; Discussion Groups; Internet; Astronomy; Inquiry; Science Education; Mathematics Education; International Programs; Concept Formation; Technology Uses in Education; Methods Courses; Program Effectiveness

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Pre-service teachers from Texas and Indiana in the United States and from Queensland, Australia, observed the Moon for a semester and compared and contrasted their findings in asynchronous Internet discussion groups. The 188 pre-service teachers were required to conduct inquiry investigations for their methods coursework which included an initial Moon observation assignment, an Internet Moon discussion, and a final project. The Moon context was chosen for its motivating capability, its inherent interdisciplinary makeup, its inclusion in the National Science Education Standards, and its ability to be viewed worldwide. This study was of a mixed method research design and involved pre-service teachers' journals, summative reflections, Internet discussions, final projects, and the Lunar Phases Concept Inventory (LPCI). Analysis of the qualitative data was conducted through the exploration of patterns and themes that illustrated pre-service teachers' conceptual development, and the LPCI was administered as a pre/post assessment. We found that our project led to increased knowledge concerning the mathematics and science involved with understanding the Moon and its phases. We also found that it was beneficial to have Internet discussions with pre-service teachers from around the world, but it was not without its problems (e.g., coordinating schedules and lack of participation by some participants). We discovered that pre-service teachers' exposure to the new uses of technology for teaching and learning did not necessarily translate to their planning to adopt similar techniques in their own classrooms. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Foreign Countries; Astronomy; Science Instruction; Teaching Methods; Program Descriptions; Web Based Instruction; Team Teaching; Cultural Awareness; Educational Benefits

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What Australia, Alaska, Qatar, Indiana, and Ohio have in common is the authentic writing More Observations Of Nature (MOON) project. In this unique project, teachers from these disparate geographic locations teamed up to instruct children in grades four through eight via the internet on a nearly universally challenging subject for teachers in the elementary classroom--the phases of the Moon. Through a combination of authentic observations and writings, hands-on learning, and technology, the study both taught students accurately about the phases of the Moon and expanded their cultural understandings through communication with students and teachers in different parts of the world. This article provides a description of the project as it unfolded with a group of students from New Albany, Ohio. It also discusses the benefits of the project as well as future changes. (Contains 2 figures, 5 resources and 1 online resource.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Nonmajors; Science Education; Student Surveys; Student Attitudes; Science Interests; Etiology; Introductory Courses; Comparative Analysis; Statistical Distributions

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In contrast with statements by institutions and science organizations about why science should be studied, nonscience majors at two-and four-year institutions said they were enrolled in a science course because it was required rather than because it would help them get the job they desired or would enrich them personally. (Contains 2 tables and 5 figures.)

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Internet; High School Students; Inquiry; Data Analysis; Science Activities; Problem Solving; Computer Uses in Education

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To immerse high school students in inquiry, as advocated by the National Science Education Standards (1996), and to take advantage of the Internet's power, students are engaged in a computer data-mining exercise to solve real science problems. After formulating their research question, students scour the Internet to locate raw data they can transform, frequently via Excel, to solve their problem and then present their findings to the public, usually via PowerPoint. (Contains 5 charts.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Data Collection; Data Interpretation; Earth Science; Global Approach; International Cooperation; Internet; Middle Schools; Moons; Preservice Teachers; Science Activities; Science Instruction; Secondary Education; Space Exploration

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Engages middle school students and preservice teachers in a long-term (16 weeks) investigation of the moon and provides an opportunity to share, via the internet, their observations with other students around the world. Explains the design of the study including multicultural connections, student observations, internet discussions, and assessments. (SOE)

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Academic Achievement; Curriculum Development; Disabilities; Elementary Secondary Education; Hands on Science; Science Instruction; Special Needs Students

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Describes the infusion of hands-on science into a classroom for children with emotional/behavioral disabilities. The abundance of age-appropriate science materials in this classroom contrasts with more typical, unadorned rooms designed to minimize temptation. Carefully organized lessons engage students in what they perceive to be real science, thereby reducing reliance on structured behavioral management techniques. (Author/SAH) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Elementary Education; Grade 3; Language Arts; Problem Solving; Pueblo (People); Science Education; Technology Education

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Describes an elementary school project--a "leprechaun trap"--that included elements of technology, science, language arts, and problem solving. Discusses how technology education is helping the Taos Pueblo community build bridges between its past and modern technologies. (JOW)

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American Indian Studies; Astronomy; Consciousness Raising; Epistemology; Field Studies; Global Approach; Higher Education; Indigenous Populations; Moons; Multicultural Education; Science Curriculum; Science History

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On the Fajada Butte in New Mexico, 11th-century Anasazi constructed a site that marks the high and low points of the orbits of the sun and the moon. This unit on astronomy challenges students to think differently about the moon and about the ability of native people to understand the natural world. Includes resources for further study. (PVD)

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