Narrowing the Achievement Gap in Science.

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4

De Facto Segregation; Educational Change; Heterogeneous Grouping; High Schools; Multicultural Education; Outdoor Activities; Program Descriptions; Science Achievement; Science Curriculum; Thematic Approach; Track System (Education); Urban Schools

0013-1784

An inner-city Omaha high school created an untracked, wholly desegregated 2-year thematic science curriculum for all 9th and 10th graders. Under the outdoor community study theme, students participate in a simulated archaeological dig of an Omaha Indian earth lodge, study the school grounds' ecological status, and design areas along a proposed nature trail. (13 references) (MLH)

1996

EJ525913