College-mentored polymer/materials science modules for middle and high school students
College-mentored polymer/materials science modules for middle and high school students
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面向中学生和高中生的大学指导的聚合物/材料科学模块
DOI:
10.1021/ed1005618
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发表时间:
2011
影响因子:
3
通讯作者:
J. Montclare
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文献类型:
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作者:
R. Lorenzini;M. S. Lewis;J. Montclare
Polymers are materials with vast environmental and economic ramifications, yet are generally not discussed in secondary education science curricula. We describe a program in which college mentors develop and implement hands-on, polymer-related experiments to supplement a standard, state regents-prescribed high school chemistry course, as well as a middle school elective course on polymers. Interactive experimentation and feedback-oriented design are highlighted as critical elements to the success of the program. The experiments have been executed in two vastly different institutions: a New York City magnet high school for underprivileged females, and a private middle school for privileged male and female students; the similarities and differences are juxtaposed.