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Peer reviewedPhillips, Katherine A.; Barrow, Lloyd H.; Chandrasekhar, Meera – Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 2002
Introduces a residential summer program, the New Experiences for Women in Science and Technology (Newton) Academy, which was developed to encourage high school girls' interest in the physical sciences and engineering. Reports the results of a follow-up evaluative study of the 1998 Newton Academy participants one year after participation. (Contains…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Engineering, Females, High Schools
Peer reviewedBarrow, Lloyd H.; Krantz, Patrick D. – Science Activities, 2002
Introduces land snails for use in inquiry-based science activities. Describes common characteristics and safety considerations while introducing students to land snails. Explains procedures for inquiry-based use of land snails in classrooms. (YDS)
Descriptors: Animals, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Inquiry
Peer reviewedBarrow, Lloyd H. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 2002
Presents an interview-based study of (n=56) elementary school students. Determines students' understanding about insect characteristics, life cycles, environmental conditions, and impact on humans. Suggests building units of instruction based on students' personal questions about insects. (Contains 16 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Entomology, Middle Schools
