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Science for All Children A Guide to Improving Elementary Science Education in Your School District (1997) / Chapter Skim
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Huntsville, Alabama
Pages 164-170

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From page 164...
... A scientist, university professor, and former college president, he now has a new calling. As project investigator of the Hands-on Activity Science Program (HASP)
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... The science program offers an important public service en c! engages the university with the community." As an experienced administrator, Wright brings to the reform movement essential leadership qualities that enable him to build on a strong base of community and administrative support.
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From page 166...
... Establishing the Materials Center While teachers were developing the program's curriculum matrix, HASP team members were working on another key component of an effective elementary science program: a central materials center. To determine the most effective way to begin, the HASP team involved both teachers and engineers in the planning process.
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From page 167...
... Their enthusiasm captured the teachers' imaginations and made them excited as well." In the early clays of the program, familiarizing the teachers with the modules en cl generating excitement were the chief priorities. Tereasa Rollings, science coordinator from Madison Count,v Schools and one of the original teacher trainers, recalls, 'When the first group of teachers came to the initial training session, many lacked science content knowlecige.
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From page 168...
... After fourth-graclers finish building their flashlights during the STC Electric Circuits module, they come to the kindergarten class to show them how they work. In these ways, HASP has fostered communication among the different grade levels in the building.
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From page 169...
... Under it, HASP will work with five additional school districts and build on the experience gained over the past two years. Participating school districts will select teachers and release them from their teaching responsibilities for a period of time so that they can work with the Institute for Science Education ant!
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... that improves through experience." .! A strong base of community support from local business and industry, local academic institutions, and the chamber of commerce can be extremely helpful.
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