How did We Do? Critiquing the Collaboration
Raised student awareness of thematic connections between science and other disciplines by talking about and ìdoingî scienceî in other disciplinary contexts
Emphasized value of unbiased/ objective scientific investigation in shaping individual and collective views in/of society
Engaged students in own creation of studies/surveys using Scientific Method
Developed writing/reading/speech/ research skills resulting in useful products
Encouraged interactive, teamwork skills during classroom discussions/activities
Introduced students to Web materials and technology, posted/shared writings online
Familiarized students with career roles of science professionals and interacted with a college professor/scientist during Lincoln visit
Decreased interest/motivation over time of students to engage in further discussions or to refine/revise written perspectives on gender differences. Ways need to be established to spark interest so that revisiting the topic is deemed important to student
Limited interaction between student-participants in pre-college and college environments. Web materials made available online reflected respective efforts, but were not produced concurrently or jointly shared. Ways need to be established to bring student
Limited time after on-site visit by college faculty member to process and follow up on learning due to other curricula requirements. Ways need to be established for better planning and scheduling of lessons and activities.