Pacific CRYSTAL Centre for Science, Mathematics, and Technology Literacy: Lessons Learned

I. Overview, Common Themes, and Theoretical Frameworks

1. Pacific Crystal Centre For Science, Mathematics, And Technology Literacy
Larry D. Yore, Eileen Van Der Flier-Keller

2. Foundations of Scientific, Mathematical, and Technological Literacies—Common Themes and Theoretical Frameworks
Larry D. Yore

II. Authentic Learning—Informal Environments and Extracurricular Science, Mathematics, and Technology Opportunities: Anchoring and Bridging Real-World, Cultural, and School Experiences

3. Adolescents’ Science Career Aspirations Explored Through Identity and Possible Selves
E. Anne Marshall Francis L. Guenette Tanya Ward Tara Morley Breanna Lawrence, Kate Fisher

4. Giving Voice to Science from two Perspectives
Nikki Wright Earl Claxton JR Lewis Williams, Tammy Paul

5. Seaquaria in Schools
David B. Zandvliet, Mary Holmes, Matthias Starzner

6. Teaching Problem Solving and Computer Science in the Schools
Sarah Carruthers Yvonne Coady Celina Gibbs Katherine Gunion, Ulrike Stege, Todd M. Milford

7. Outreach Workshops, Applications, and Resources
Leslee Francis Pelton, Timothy W. Pelton

III. Moving Tested Ideas Into Classrooms

8. Explicit Literacy Instruction Embedded in Middle School Science Classrooms
Christine D. Tippett, Robert J. Anthony

9. Enhancing Science Education Through an Online Repository of Controversial, Socioscientific News Stories
Susan M. Teed David B. Zandvliet, Carlos Gustavo A. Ormond

10. Promoting Earth Science Teaching and Learning
Eileen Van Der Flier-Keller, David W. Blades, Todd M. Milford

IV. Knowledge Transfer, Systemic Implementation, and Building Leadership Capacity

11. Modelling of Large-Scale Pisa Assessment Data
Todd M. Milford John O. Anderson, Jiesu Luo

12. Time and Teacher Control in Curriculum Adoption
David W. Blades

13. The Development of A Place-Based Learning Environment at the Bowen Island Community School
Carlos Gustavo A. Ormond Susan M. Teed Laura Piersol, David B. Zandvliet

V. Closing Remarks and Implications for the Future

14. Epilogue of Pacific Crystal—Lessons Learned About Science, Mathematics, and Technology Literacy, Teaching and Learning
Larry D. Yore, Eileen Van Der Flier-Keller

Nyckelord: Education, Science Education