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Eric.ed.gov – Girls + Math + Science = Choices. A Conference for Young Women Interested in Exploring Career Options. A Handbook for Planners.

eric.ed.gov har udgivet: This is a handbook intended for use at a 1-day conference for 170 seventh and eighth grade girls, their parents, counselors, and math/science teachers. It is meant to stimulate interest in exploring career options in mathematics and science related areas. Sections included are: (1) “Introduction”; (2) “Conference Objectives”; (3) “Promotion/Recruitment”; (4) “Conference Day Format” (presenting the procedures and handout materials of the 1-day program); (5) “Recommendations–Do’s and Don’ts”; (6) “Follow-up Activities” (providing materials for the activities); and (7) “Resources” (listing media and organizations). (YP) Link til kilde

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Eric.ed.gov – Girls + Math + Science = Choices. A Handbook for Educators.

eric.ed.gov har udgivet: This is a handbook for educators. It is intended to stimulate interest in career choices for young women in mathematics and science related areas. Main topics included are: (1) problems, i.e., the dearth of women in science professions; (2) solutions; (3) survey questions for measuring sex bias; (4) instructions for improving attitudes toward mathematics; (5) worksheets; (6) factors predicting college science major choice; (7) organizations; (8) resource media and material; (9) strategies for the future; and (10) selected bibliography (containing eight references). Some practical advice for teachers is included. (YP) Link til kilde

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Eric.ed.gov – Science–Math Project: Junior High.

eric.ed.gov har udgivet: The guide, developed as part of an exemplary program for junior high school students, presents a plan for science and mathematics activities for grades seven and eight which aims at researching occupations which stem from experience students obtain in the general classroom curriculum. The unit is designed to operate in three stages: preparation of career backgrounds with students, completion of the career description form after the research field trip, and completion of the occupational interview sheets and reports to the class. The guide includes lists of objectives, preparation steps, activities (general and specific for science and math), and a discussion of results and evaluation. It also includes a sample interview sheet and career card. (JR) Link til kilde

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Eric.ed.gov – Multicultural Approaches in Math and Science.

eric.ed.gov har udgivet: The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC) helps teachers by offering a broad assortment of services that enable them to quickly locate educational resources. This document is one in a series of print catalogs designed to give educators information about curriculum resources available for teaching math and science in K-12 classrooms. Each issue of ENC Focus presents a selection of the Clearinghouse collection focused on a topic of particular interest to math and science teachers. This issue provides information about multicultural approaches in mathematics and science education. A one-page description of each resource includes an abstract of the contents, subjects addressed, grade level, publication date, ordering information including price, authors, and related resources. (ASK) Link til kilde