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Increasing student learning through space life sciences education.

Nancy P Moreno1, J Kyle Roberts, Barbara Z Tharp

  • 1Baylor College of Medicine, Center for Educational Outreach, Houston, TX 77030, USA. nmoreno@bcm.tmc.edu

Acta Astronautica
|April 20, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Middle school students gained significant knowledge in energy and nutrition using space life science-themed instructional materials. Completing all unit activities maximized student learning gains in science and health.

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Area of Science:

  • Space Life Sciences
  • Middle School Education
  • Health and Nutrition

Background:

  • Educators are developing middle school science and health instructional materials.
  • These materials utilize space life sciences research as thematic content.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a new instructional unit, "Food and Fitness."
  • To assess student knowledge gains in energy and nutrition through guided inquiry.

Main Methods:

  • A field test was conducted with over 750 middle school students.
  • Student knowledge was measured using pre/post assessments administered by teachers.

Main Results:

  • The "Food and Fitness" unit resulted in significant student knowledge gains.
Keywords:
NASA Discipline General Space Life SciencesNon-NASA Center

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  • Conducting all unit activities was more effective than using a subset.

    • Conclusions:

    • Space life science themes can effectively teach middle school science and health concepts.
    • Comprehensive engagement with instructional materials optimizes learning outcomes.