In the Footsteps of Roger Revelle and Sally Ride: Inspiring, engaging and educating middle school students in ocean scienc and technology.
Abstract
ÒIn the Footsteps of Roger RevelleÓ is a science education program developed at San Marcos Middle School (SMMS) and drawing its student interest, scientific content and coherence with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS: http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standards) from actual ongoing research at sea in fields of physical science. Support is sought from ONR for the 2015- 2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years to cover costs of two field trip experiences. The following is a summary of our program to date and evidence from academic data of the motivational benefits of our program. The true value of this program lies in how many SMMS students, the large majority of whom are labeled Òat-riskÓ because of their socio-economic status, are now interested in pursuing an interest in the study of science and science-related fields in high school and beyond, having experienced the IFRR program and some contact with seagoing science.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jun 10, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612105
Entities
People
- Bruce Appelgate
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of California, San Diego