Creating the 'Spark'.
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| Title: | Creating the 'Spark'. |
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| Authors: | Ballard, Robert, Schutz, Caleb M. |
| Source: | American School Board Journal. Oct2009, Vol. 196 Issue 10, p23-23. 1p. 1 Color Photograph. |
| Subject Terms: | *Science education, *Critical thinking, *Activity programs in education, Nonprofit organizations, United States education system |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Company/Entity: | National Geographic Society (U.S.) |
| Abstract: | The article offers information on the JASON Project, a nonprofit subsidiary of the National Geographic Society in the U.S. It relates that the project was founded in 1989 and has already reached 11 million teachers and students in science education. It mentions that it has the ability to help students optimize their critical thinking skills and grasp complex scientific concepts. Furthermore, it notes that it aims to assist the next generation become self-motivated in order to succeed in life. |
| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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