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The Penn-Merck Collaborative for the Enhancement of Science
Through the sponsorship of the National Science Foundation, the Penn-Merck Collaborative for the Enhancement of Science Education brings together the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education, School of Engineering and Applied Science, and School of Veterinary Medicine; the Merck Institute for Science Education; and the School District of Philadelphia to enhance the teaching and learning of science in Philadelphia elementary and middle schools. This effort is designed to increase teachers' knowledge about science, help them to implement learning strategies that engage children in science, strengthen science learning by integrating the science and language arts curricula and to develop leadership qualities for enhancing science at the school, area and district level. Now in its third year of the Middle Grades Partnership, the Penn-Merck Collaborative has as its primary focus teachers of grades 5-8 in the West and Southwest Academic Areas of the School District of Philadelphia. Teachers outside this geographic area are also encouraged to apply. The project includes Summer Institutes, a year-long graduate seminar for teachers, partnerships between teachers and scientists, peer-monitoring by participating teachers and a Tier 2 Leadership in Science Education program.
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Science Links and Other Sites of Interest
• Weather Works
• The Academy of Natural Sciences
• PBS
• PBS Science
• NPR - Living on Earth
• Interesting Places for Kids
• Internet Education Resources
• Web 66 international directory of schools on the world wide web
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