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| Abstract Title: | Physics teachers integrating social justice with science content |
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| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
| Abstract: | In this study, we showcase the various ways high school physics teachers make connections between science content and social justice, pushing the boundary of what is counted as science content by bringing social justice engagement to the center of science learning. We analyze lessons submitted by eighteen high school physics teachers who participated in a professional development program that supported the integration of equity into their science teaching. Three themes represent teachers' approach toward integrating social justice in their science lessons: (1) investigating the nature of science in specific science concepts and re-evaluating/redefining science concepts, (2) connecting students' everyday activities with science and global social justice issues, and (3) using science knowledge to engage with and advocate for social justice issues in students' local communities. |
| Session Time: | Virtual Poster Session |
| Poster Number: | V-2 |
| Contributed Paper Record: | Contributed Paper Information |
| Contributed Paper Download: | Download Contributed Paper |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Tra Huynh University of Washington Bothell Bothell, WA 98011 Phone: 9713309614 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Kara E. Gray, Seattle Pacific University Lauren C. Bauman, University of Washington-Seattle Jessica Hernandez, University of Washington-Bothell Lane Seeley, Seattle Pacific University Rachel E. Scherr, University of Washington-Bothell |
