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CRS Research
At times, CRS undertakes research projects aimed at specific questions that arise from our work with teachers and the available educational resources. The results are used to inform our Teacher Services program and disseminated to the broader science education community to spur development and improve practices.
A review of research literature focused on the impact of using outdoor, constructivist teaching approaches on academic achievement: The Impact of Environmentally-Related Education on Academic Achievement: A Literature Survey, September 2006
A summary of the study outcomes for administrators and teachers: Study Summary: The Impact of Environmental Education on Academic Achievement, September 2006
A summary of the study outcomes for environmental educators: Opportunities to Strengthen Environmental Education’s Outreach and Impact, September 2006
A study of barriers and opportunities for strengthening k-12 science and environmental education in the San Francisco Bay Area based on input from students, teachers, principals, and informal educators: Environmental Education Leadership Action Project, June 2004
Research on the available environmental education resources within an hours drive of the Bay Area with identification of subject gaps and overlaps: Understanding & Developing Elementary Environmental Education in the Bay Area, January 2003
Our Impact
Teachers tell us that as a
result of CRS services:
- They are motivated to do more science with their students
- Seeing student engagement with hands-on activities shows them new ways to engage specific students
- They've learned where to find information or materials
- They've added a new science activity or field trip to their teaching
- Students learn new science concepts
- Students are actively engaged in learning
Are You A Science Super Star?
New CRS Awards Program for Teachers and Schools
This year, CRS will highlight and celebrate the achievements of teachers and schools who are effectively bringing science learning into their classrooms!
While active science learning is a reward in itself, we'll also have prizes for students, teachers, and schools who participate!
