The Model Science Lab Project, located at
Lanier Middle School
in Houston, is a joint Rice University and Houston Independent
School District program. The project joins university and community scientists
with middle school teachers to create a model laboratory classroom.
It was established in 1991 to train middle school
science teachers in new ways of teaching. This program is unique
because it has invested the time and long term support required to effect
serious change in the way teachers perceive teaching and learning.
It serves as a catalyst to change how Houston
school children gain scientific knowledge and experience.
Teachers become the leaders who engage colleagues and students in science and technology.
Each school year, eight Resident Teachers are released from their normal teaching duties in order to
study current scientific advances, examine
new education technology, evaluate classroom and laboratory
teaching strategies, build community resource contacts, and
develop new curricula appropriate for their diverse students.
Following their residency year, they return to their home schools to
apply their new skills and knowledge.
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