Publications & Research
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2021
Disciplines
Biology | Civic and Community Engagement | Curriculum and Instruction | Education | Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching | Other Teacher Education and Professional Development | Science and Mathematics Education | Secondary Education and Teaching
Abstract
Through generous NOAA Planet Stewards funding, schools in the Northern Illinois area had the unique opportunity to participate in a one-day design challenge that focused on local and state environmental issues. Student teams, which ranged from fifth grade through high school, engaged in research and design thinking to create innovative responses and solutions to address their selected water challenge. Subject matter experts were available, both virtually and in person, for questions, conversations, and insights as teams worked. Simultaneously team sponsors engaged in their own professional development related to the NOAA Planet Stewards Program. Students showcased their work at the end of the day to experts and educator mentors.
Recommended Citation
Martinez, L. (2021). The Great Water Design Challenge: A NOAA Planet Stewards and Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) Collaboration. The Earth Scientist, 37(1), 29-32. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.imsa.edu/pfs_pr/35/
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Biology Commons, Civic and Community Engagement Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Commons, Other Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons, Secondary Education and Teaching Commons