It has been hypothesized that some accidents in the backcountry are due to individuals being hypoglycemic (low blood glucose concentration). Glucose is the brain’s main energy source. Without proper blood glucose concentrations, the brain’s functional . . .

Our understanding of the contemporary museum is changing. Gone are the days of looking at the museum as a stuffy institution with glass cases, stanchions, and “don’t touch” signs. Today’s museums have become dynamic, interactive, and family-oriented c . . .

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Science Teaching I started an educational organization in Pakistan called Little World Community Organization and modeled it after the principle of mutual benefit. The organization is being enthusiastically . . .

ABSTRACT SELF-CONTAINED VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS IN COMMUNITY SCIENCE THROUGH POINT-TO-POINT VIDEOCONFERENCING by Raymond Luis Barber Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Science Teaching California State University, Chico Spring 2008 This project f . . .

ABSTRACT TRAVELING TRUNKS OF LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK: A REDESIGN OF NATIONAL PARK CURRICULA AND ASSESSMENT FOR GRADES 9-12 by Thomas A. George Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Science Teaching California State University, Chico Summer . . .

ABSTRACT EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A BLENDED SCIENCE UNIT IN A RURAL, SINGLE-CLASSROOM SCHOOLHOUSE by © Mikki Westbie 2010 Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Science Teaching California State University, Chico Summer 2010 This project . . .

This thesis focused on providing information regarding the efficacy of a storm water curriculum unit to increase student knowledge about the causes of storm water pollution and to inform students about effective stewardship practices. Integrating plac . . .

ABSTRACT ATTITUDES ABOUT MATHEMATICS: COMPARE AND CONTRAST BOYS AND GIRLS FROM HIGH AND LOW SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS by © Kristin Jazdzewski 2011 Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Mathematics Education California State University, Chico Fal . . .

ABSTRACT STUDENT RESPONSE SYSTEMS AND BEHAVIORAL ENGAGEMENT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS STUDENTS by © Callie L. Ruiz 2011 Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Mathematics Education K-8 California State University, Chico Spring 2011 Student en . . .

What are middle-school algebra students’ perceptions of how teacher practices affect their motivation to learn Algebra 1? This study identified specific teacher practices that students perceive to be either motivational or de-motivational, revealed ho . . .