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DRL Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) |
Recipient: |
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Initial Amendment Date: | July 12, 2005 |
Latest Amendment Date: | April 24, 2007 |
Award Number: | 0535942 |
Award Instrument: | Continuing Grant |
Program Manager: |
David A. Hanych
DRL Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) EDU Directorate for STEM Education |
Start Date: | May 17, 2005 |
End Date: | October 31, 2007 (Estimated) |
Total Intended Award Amount: | $0.00 |
Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $145,818.00 |
Funds Obligated to Date: |
FY 2005 = $15,000.00 |
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Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
4617 WOLF RD WESTERN SPRINGS IL US 60558-1522 (708)710-5963 |
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Primary Place of Performance: |
4617 WOLF RD WESTERN SPRINGS IL US 60558-1522 |
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Performance Congressional District: |
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Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): |
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Parent UEI: |
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NSF Program(s): | INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS DEVELP |
Primary Program Source: |
app-0405 |
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Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.076 |
ABSTRACT
The "Journey to El Yunque" is a website to improve middle school students' understanding of ecology and changing ecosystems. The bilingual web-based learning environment allows students to investigate the effects of Hurricane Georges on the Caribbean National Forest known as El Yunque. The materials address selected science standards. Embedded assessments are included. Teacher support materials are connected to the "Exploring the Environment" website hosted by NASA. Parent support pages are provided
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