Research on the River: High school and university students use technology and integrated science to study the quality of the James River

by: Marie L. Steckelberg, Michael R. Hoadley, Ray Thompson, Patricia Martin, and Gene Bormann

This project—the JAMES (Joining Across Miles Environmental Systems)—gave high school students the chance to do research involving technology and integrated science and allowed university science methods students the chance to gain experience working with high school students. Overall, this project demonstrates the importance of collaboration enhancing the learning environment of K-12 and university students and their instructors.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2000Stock # tst00_067_06_36Volume 067Issue 06

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