Winona State University: Compilation of K-12 Action Research Papers in Science Education. 2000-2002 Learning Community Masters in Education.

This report contains five action research papers in science education. Papers include: (1) "Does Classroom Size in an Industrial Technology Laboratory Affect Grades and Success in Class?" (Chad Bruns); (2) "The Effects of Project Based Learning on Students' Engagement, Independence, and Interest in Physical Geology Class" (Jill Dahl); (3) "Will an Interactive Lab Safety Program Create a Safer Laboratory Environment for Students in Biology Class?" (Laura Espeset); (4) "Will Random Sampling of Science Terms Increase Students' Long-Term Recall?" (Ann Miller); (5) "Using Rubrics to Improve Student Independence in Active Scientific Inquiry" (Tony McGee). (KHR)