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| New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | ||
| | Schoolyard Habitats-science enrichment |
| | (Montclair State University) |
| | Program began: 2000 - Students enrolled: 180 - Sponsored by: Montclair State University-College of Science and |
| | Mathematics |
| Contact Information: |
| | Jacalyn Willis, PH.D., Director, PRISM |
| | Montclair State University - Richardson 121 |
| | Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 |
| | Phone: (973) 655-7753 |
| | Fax: (973) 655-4430 |
| | Email: willisj@mail.montclair,edu |
| | Web site: www.csam.montclair.edu/ceterms/prism |
| Program Description: |
| | The "Schoolyard Habitats: Living Laboratory" program functions as a teaching laboratory as well as a hands-on |
| | science laboratory. Together, children, parents, teachers and scientists actively explore ideas and do scientific |
| | experiments that are educational and fun. Summer Institutes for teachers new to the project are held each year for |
| | rigorous training in inquiry-based and problem-solving approaches to science teaching. Teachers are mentored |
| | throughout the program by experienced teachers. Those who participate in the Summer Institutes are prepared to |
| | lead after-school and summer science activities for children and their parents. The program is designed to foster |
| | inquiry approaches based on sound science concepts that promote student questioning and investigation. |
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| | Students, teachers, and communities benefit from this program. Students benefit form ample time for experimentation |
| | and in-depth learning, the finest teacher guidance, and adequate materials to carry out investigations and |
| | explorations in science. Participating families help to spread the values of science education to the community. For |
| | teachers, the program provides a bridge between the Summer Institute experience and formal application of science |
| | teaching in the classroom. The school districts gain from the expanded science knowledge and experience of its |
| | teachers, many of whom will become turnkey trainers in the districts in-service sessions. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | Elementary, Middle or Secondary School |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 4th grade |
| | School District: Newark, East Orange, Bridgewater |
| | County or City Served: Essex and Somerset |
| | Region served: Northern NJ |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Math/Science |
| | Critical Thinking |
| Program Services (Other): |
| | Social Skills |
| | Leadership |
| | Cultural Activities |
| Program Operation: |
| | Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Academic Year |
| | After School Hours On Weekends |
| Special populations targeted by the program: |
| | Low income |
| | Academic Performance - Mid |
| | Elementary School Students |
| | Middle School Students |
| | Minorities |
| | 33 |
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