LIONS: Local Investigations of Natural Science

October 1, 2006 - September 30, 2012 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections

"Local Investigations of Natural Science (LIONS)" engages grade 5-8 students from University City schools, Missouri in structured out-of-school programs that provide depth and context for their regular classroom studies. The programs are led by district teachers. A balanced set of investigations engage students in environmental research, computer modeling, and advanced applications of mathematics. Throughout, the artificial boundary between classroom and community is bridged as students use the community for their studies and resources from local organizations are brought into school. Through these projects, students build interest and awareness of STEM-related career opportunities and the academic preparation needed for success.

Project Products

The Local Investigations of Natural Science (LIONS)

Funders

NSF

Funding Program: ITEST

Award Number: 0639638

Funding Amount: $684,529

TEAM MEMBERS

Robert Coulter

Principal Investigator

Missouri Botanical Garden

Eric Klopfer

Co-Principal Investigator

Jere Confrey

Former Co-Principal Investigator

Discipline: Computing and information science | Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Mathematics

Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals

Environment Type: Public Programs | Afterschool Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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