Community project makes difference

This article describes a Problem Based Learning project where the community reached out to the schools for help in researching the transmission of a mosquito-born illness and monitoring thei... See More

This article describes a Problem Based Learning project where the community reached out to the schools for help in researching the transmission of a mosquito-born illness and monitoring their populations. While it does not present details on how the information was integrated in coursework, it does present a project that could be integrated in many schools, especially with new outbreaks of these types of illnesses (like West Nile Virus). Schools interested in a community service project in affected areas might consider this a starting place for further research into Community based PBL

Great idea for a field study

This is a great example of science at work. Students research a local problem and partner with a scientist to determine a solution. Relevant field studies not only teach students to apply ... See More

This is a great example of science at work. Students research a local problem and partner with a scientist to determine a solution. Relevant field studies not only teach students to apply the content they are learning in class, but they also give students remarkable insight into the nature of science. The equipment needed for this field study is relatively inexpensive and easily acquired.