Projects:

Kansas
Kansas Collaborative Research Network

Project Homepage:http://www.kancrn.org

National and local standards emphasize "doing science" and "science for all Americans." The KanCRN is a local collaborative research model that uses technology to build on the fundamental teaching principles of these national and local standards. Developed by the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools and the University of Kansas, this community is working together to create an instructional model that demonstrates that doing science is a better way of learning science. KanCRN is a community of researchers, teachers, and students interested in conducting collaborative research using web, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and systems modeling technologies. This project seeks to expand upon ideas already under way in pilot stages. The technology tools developed include interactive databases, GIS servers and threaded discussion, and email messaging allowing students to propose, conduct, discuss, and publish research on-line. Significant interaction with community mentors involved in research is also a characteristic of this project.

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Grantee:
Kansas City Public Schools

Project Director:

Phone:913-279-2211
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Address:
625 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101