The Big Sky inside

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Title:	The Big Sky inside
Language:	English
Authors:	Adams, Earle, Ward, Tony J., Vanek, Diana, Marra, Nancy, Hester, Carolyn, Knuth, Randy, Spangler, Todd, Jones, David, Henthorn, Melissa, Hammill, Brock, Smith, Paul, Salisbury, Rob, Reckin, Gene, Boulafentis, Johna
Source:	Science Teacher. Apr 2009 76(4):40-45.
Availability:	National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Peer Reviewed:	Y
Page Count:	6
Publication Date:	2009
Document Type:	Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive
Education Level:	High Schools
Descriptors:	Scientific Research, Pollution, Public Health, Scientific Concepts, Health Education, Science Experiments, Research Projects, Student Projects, High Schools, Secondary School Science, Environmental Education, Workshops, Faculty Development, American Indians, Educational Environment, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness
Geographic Terms:	Montana
DOI:	10.2505/3/tst09_076_04
ISSN:	0036-8555
Abstract:	The University of Montana (UM)-Missoula has implemented a problem-based program in which students perform scientific research focused on indoor air pollution. The Air Toxics Under the Big Sky program (Jones et al. 2007; Adams et al. 2008; Ward et al. 2008) provides a community-based framework for understanding the complex relationship between poor air quality and respiratory health outcomes by teaching students chemical, physical, and health concepts in the classroom setting. In addition to designing controlled experiments, students are guided through the process for conducting independent research projects to explore a real-world issue in their communities.
Abstractor:	As Provided
Number of References:	19
Entry Date:	2009
Access URL:	https://www.nsta.org/publications/browse_journals.aspx?action=issue&id=10.2505/3/tst09_076_04
Accession Number:	EJ836066
Database:	ERIC

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Abstract:	The University of Montana (UM)-Missoula has implemented a problem-based program in which students perform scientific research focused on indoor air pollution. The Air Toxics Under the Big Sky program (Jones et al. 2007; Adams et al. 2008; Ward et al. 2008) provides a community-based framework for understanding the complex relationship between poor air quality and respiratory health outcomes by teaching students chemical, physical, and health concepts in the classroom setting. In addition to designing controlled experiments, students are guided through the process for conducting independent research projects to explore a real-world issue in their communities.
ISSN:	0036-8555
DOI:	10.2505/3/tst09_076_04