Northern Arizona University - Center for Science Teaching and Learning

Grants and Projects

A Link Between Content and Real-World Application. Arizona Department of Education – Improving Teacher Quality. High school biology teachers are provided the opportunity to enhance their understanding of biology and inquiry, to learn about the scientific research that is conducted at TGen, and provide the biotechnology equipment and materials that will allow teachers to bring cutting edge knowledge and technology to high school students.

in Coconino County. Arizona Department of Education - School Effectiveness Division. Summer and school year workshops in life science content and pedagogy for teachers in Coconino County.

in Coconino County. Arizona Department of Education - School Effectiveness Division. Summer and school year workshops (2007-2008) in physical science and pedagogy for teachers in Coconino County.

Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District. This project is designed to lead the district science committee through a multi-stage science curriculum materials decision process. During the first stage, teachers on the committee utilized established criteria to examine inquiry-based K-8 science materials and identify 3 programs for piloting in classrooms (second stage). The science committee will use data collected from the materials pilot to select the science curriculum programs that will be adopted for classroom use.

NASA through the Department of Physics & Astronomy-NAU. This two-day workshop is designed to introduce teachers in grades 3-8 to core curriculum sequences that form a comprehensive program with greater coherence, scientific and educational depth, systematic assessment, new learning technologies and provide a literacy element.

, a large enrollment introductory biology course. Arizona Board of Regents – Learner Centered Education Implementation of active learning strategies in large entry level biology courses for majors.

Arizona Board of Regents – Learner Centered Education Active learning strategies such as web-based quizzes, scaffolded reading support for comprehension of textbooks, classroom response systems, etc., to improve student achievement and retention.

National Math and Science Initiative. A replication of the highly successful secondary math and science certification program at University of Texas at Austin.

Arizona Department of Education - School Effectiveness Division. Teachers in grades K-6 in deepen their understanding in core physical science concepts as well as exploring effective ways to connect science and literacy. Research indicates that reading and writing achievement scores for second language learners show significant improvement in classrooms where science and literacy instruction is connected.

Arizona Department of Education - School Effectiveness Division. This project proposes to engage 30 teachers in grades K-6 in deepening their understanding in core life science concepts as well as exploring effective ways to connect science and literacy. Research indicates that reading and writing achievement scores for second language learners show significant improvement in classrooms where science and literacy instruction is connected.

Promoting Reform through Instructional Materials that Educate. National Science Foundation – Teacher Professional Continuum. This research projects is examining the impact of high quality curriculum materials and professional development in the improvement of teacher knowledge and skills and student achievement in science.

Science Foundation Arizona. Science and math teachers are placed for 5-10 weeks in a science or math research lab with senior scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students to assist in authentic research. Teachers are assisted in taking this information back to the classroom through a Science Curriculum and Instruction course.

Arizona Department of Education - School Effectiveness Division. The project engages 24 teachers in grades K-5 in effective content and pedagogy immersion in order to increase their understanding of foundational scientific concepts in earth science (summer, 2006) physical science (summer, 2007), and life science (summer, 2008).

Arizona Department of Education - School Effectiveness Division. This project engages 30 teachers in grades K-5 in effective content and pedagogy immersion in order to increase their understanding of foundational scientific concepts in earth science (summer, 2007) and physical science (summer, 2008).