Undersea Research Program for Teachers

从格罗顿附近地区选出的20名中学科学教师，康涅狄格州将使用国家海底研究计划（NURP）提供的深潜器和其他设备开展海底研究项目，随后将在他们自己的学校实施学生研究项目，这将使他们的学生参与科学探究。​这个为期三年的方案将于1988年9月开始，1991年5月结束。在第一年的学年中，参与者将；1.)参加由来访的海洋科学家举办的13个3小时的讲座和研讨会2.)确定、定义和设计研究问题和假设，并与NURP主任和首席科学家协商选择。进行文献检索；4)会见NURP的科学家，5)了解科学的本质和哲学。在1989年夏天，参加者将参加在长岛海峡举行的为期六周的暑期研习班。17天将进行水上调查，其中两天将使用NURP潜水器。剩下的13天将用于实验室实验、样品分析和计算机输入数据。在第二年，参与者将完成他们的调查，减少和分析数据，写一篇论文或准备海报会议，并计划将他们的研究经验转移到课堂上。在第三年，参与者将在他们自己的学校实施一个学生研究项目。工作人员将进行校内访问，以观察学生的研究计划。参与者将报告并讨论他们的项目。项目参与者将获得东康涅狄格州立大学的6个研究生学分。这个项目让教师提升项目有机会观察一种方法，这种方法将增加参与者对科学探究本质的理解，以及教师向学生传达这种理解的能力。国家海底研究计划的海洋学项目将提供相当于国家科学基金奖金66%的资金。

Twenty secondary school science teachers selected from the area adjacent to Groton, Connecticut will carry out an undersea research project using deep-diving submersibles and other equipment provided by the National Undersea Research Program (NURP) and will subsequently implement a student research program in their own schools which will engage their students in scientific inquiry. This three-year program will begin in September, 1988 and conclude in May, 1991. During the academic year of year one, participants will; 1.) attend thirteen 3 hour lectures and seminars by visiting marine scientists 2.) identify, define and design research problems and hypotheses to be investigated and chosen in consultation with the NURP Director and Chief Scientist. 3.) Conduct a literature search; 4.) meet with scientists at NURP, and 5.) become acquainted with the nature and philosophy of science. During the summer of 1989 the participants will be involved in a six week summer institute on Long Island Sound. Seventeen days will involve on-the-water investigations including two days utilizing a NURP submersible. The remaining thirteen days will be devoted to laboratory experiments, sample analysis and computer entry of data. During year two participants will complete their investigations, reduce and analyze data, write a paper or prepare a poster session and plan for the transfer of their research experience into the classroom. During year three participants will implement a student research program in their own schools. In-school visits will be conducted by the staff to observe the student research program. The participants will report on and discuss their projects. Program participants will receive six graduate credits from Eastern Connecticut State University. This program allows the Teacher Enhancement Program the opportunity to observe an approach which will increase the participants' understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry and the ability of teachers to convey this understanding to students. Project Oceanology ant the National Undersea Research Program will contribute an amount equal to 66% of the National Science Foundation award.