The Interactions of Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the Land-Ocean Interface: A Systemic PARTnership Aimed at Connecting University and School (SPARTACUS)

陆地-海洋界面生物学、化学和物理的相互作用：旨在连接大学和学校的系统性合作伙伴关系 (SPARTACUS)

• 批准号: 0841361
• 负责人: Stephan Zeeman
• 金额: $ 287万
• 依托单位: University of New England
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2009
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2009-05-01 至 2015-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0841361&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Interactions; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Land

Abstract, GK-12 0841361 (U. of New England, Zeeman)Technical Description. A Systemic PARTnership Aimed at Connecting University and School (SPARTACUS) project forms linkages among university researchers and their graduate students with the K-12 community. Focusing on the hydrologic cycle in a coastal watershed it conveys the importance of interdisciplinary efforts in scientific and social issues, to K-12 students and teachers through the work of Graduate Fellows and their advisors. Interrelationships of physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and geology are examined in a local watershed using the Saco River Coastal Observing System (SaRCOS). It investigates how precipitation drives river discharge, which in turn, governs the coastal current, which influences coastal weather. While scientifically important, these phenomena are also tangible to students at all levels.Broader Impacts. The project engages K-12 students and teachers in authentic inquiry-based learning in STEM-related disciplines. This unique project brings together school districts? needs, scientific research, and place-based inquiry education. Graduate Fellows gain an understanding of the educational process, develop communication skills and team building, and appreciate the importance of K-12 outreach as a professional commitment. Place-based inquiry projects are used to engage students in active learning. Schools benefit from professional development of teachers, and enrichment of the learning environment, while society gains greater scientific and technical literacy. The schools encompass rural to urban settings, including the two largest and most ethnically diverse districts in Maine. Replication of the model is highly viable since it is grounded in local environs and research, effectively connecting the community, school and university.

摘要，GK-12 0841361（U. of新英格兰，Zeeman）技术描述。一个旨在连接大学和学校的系统性伙伴关系（SPARTACUS）项目在大学研究人员及其研究生与K-12社区之间建立了联系。它侧重于沿海流域的水文循环，通过研究生研究员及其顾问的工作向K-12学生和教师传达了科学和社会问题跨学科努力的重要性。物理，化学，生物学，数学和地质学的相互关系进行了检查，在当地的流域使用萨科河沿岸观测系统（SaRCOS）。它研究了降水如何驱动河流流量，从而控制沿海流，影响沿海天气。虽然这些现象在科学上很重要，但对各级学生来说也是切实可见的。该项目使K-12学生和教师参与STEM相关学科的真实探究式学习。这个独特的项目将学区结合在一起？需求、科学研究和基于场所的探究教育。研究生研究员获得的教育过程的理解，发展沟通技巧和团队建设，并欣赏K-12外展作为一个专业的承诺的重要性。基于场所的探究项目用于使学生参与主动学习。学校受益于教师的专业发展和学习环境的丰富，而社会则获得更大的科学和技术知识。这些学校涵盖了从农村到城市的环境，包括缅因州两个最大、种族最多样化的地区。该模式的复制是非常可行的，因为它立足于当地环境和研究，有效地连接社区，学校和大学。