VISTA: Visual Spatial Thinking Activities

Vista项目(视觉/空间思维活动)是一个课程开发/研究项目，旨在为K-8年级提供丰富/强化的科学VST学习活动。大学科学教育工作者、科学家、认知心理学家和教育技术学家将与36名模范教师协会合作，在三年内分阶段开展和完善Project Vista活动。该项目将产生以下成果：1)评估K-8年级儿童VST能力的基线；2)一组新的VST评估工具；3)大量创新的VST科学学习活动，包括动手体验、基于录像带的互动体验、基于计算机的体验和探究性演示。这些浓缩材料将在全国范围内提供，以建立和补充所有现有的K-8科学计划。

Project VISTA (VIsual/Spatial Thinking Activities) is a curriculum development/research project designed to produce a bank of enrichment/enhancement science-oriented VST learning activities for grades K-8. University science educators, scientists, cognitive psychologists and educational technologists will collaborate with 36 exemplary Teacher Associates to develop and refine Project VISTA activities over a phased three-year period. The project will produce the following outcomes: 1) a baseline of assessed VST abilities for children in grades K- 8; 2) a battery of new VST assessment instruments; 3) a large collection of innovative VST science learning activities, including hands-on experiences, interactive videotape-based experiences, computer-based experiences, and inquiring demonstrations. These enrichment materials will be made available nationally to build upon and supplement all existing K-8 science programs.