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Improving Middle School STEAM through Citizen Science within a Digital Learning Platform

May 1 - October 31, 2016 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections
This project team will develop and test a prototype of Planet 3, a multi-media online platform to apply real world problems (e.g., pollution, overpopulation) to middle school earth and life science learning. The prototype will include videos, simulations, and games to allow opportunities for students to explore problem sets, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions. At the end of Phase I in a pilot study with two classrooms, the researchers will examine whether the prototype functions as planned, where teachers can implement the prototype within classroom practice, and if students are engaged while examining real-world problems.

Funders

ED
Funding Program: SBIR
Award Number: EDIES16C0008
Funding Amount: $147,180.39

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Albert Lin
    Principal Investigator
    Planet 3
  • Discipline: Climate | Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | General STEM
    Audience: Middle School Children (11-13) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Games, Simulations, and Interactives | Public Programs | Citizen Science Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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