Dawn Mackety

The purpose of this project is to iteratively develop and evaluate a summer science curriculum - Cosmic Chemistry. Partnering with Union Public Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this three-year Goal 2 project work with disadvantaged students who are at risk of low achievement in science and who wish to take chemistry in high school. The program will use the real-world context of space science to set high expectations, build background knowledge, and motivate students, with the ultimate goal of inc...