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Science, YES! Constructing a love for teaching science.

By Friedman, Delores Lowe
Publication: The Clearing House
Date: Saturday, May 1 1999

Science, YES! is a worthy initiative aimed at reforming the methodology of teaching science to make the subject more interesting to girls. The project involves innovative teaching methods such as hands-on, interactive study of science materials, the use of more laboratory than lecture, exposure of girls and parents to female scientists and the use of guest speakers, independent projects and trips.

Research shows that all children, but girls in particular, lose their enthusiasm for science as they continue in school. Low teacher expectations, gender-biased teaching and counseling

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