Science Literacy
Inquiry Based Student Centered Learning
Student centered active learning and collaborative research are key factors for involving, engaging, and preparing scientifically literate students and scientists. Our current environmental changes create a sense of urgency and pertinence to build science literacy. The processes involved with scientific discovery improve how people learn and how teachers will teach their students. Environmental, Marine, and Earth Science are naturally inquiry based and hands-on, leading us to significant and useful laboratory and field experiences. In addition, active learning in the sciences encourages diverse populations to learn science in an inviting and meaningful way.
Education Is Meaningful
Education needs people who can diagnose cause and effect related to integral components of environmental change and stability. An extremely positive and engaging learning environment is required. This leads to an infection of curiosity and interest where learning becomes practical, meaningful, and useful for all. The results are high level thinking, problem solving, and positive attitudes towards science.
Discovering Solutions
R2B2 is about educating people on what the problems are, and investigating what types of solutions are available. We are enthusiastic about teaching Earth and Environmental Sciences courses because they offer an excellent opportunity to get students excited about the sciences and how Earth’s systems work. R2B2 is seriously dedicated to educating science students, science majors, and teachers. Creating interest in our planet and learning how we are impacting the environment are overriding components guiding our teaching philosophy.
Programs Created to Promote Science Literacy:
At TC Williams High School: 100% of the Special Education students Dr. Brame taught passed their standardized test. They used labs designed to be universally accessible. Success of student performance was enhanced by using the curriculum from the National Geographic Literacy Series, and curriculum developed with funds from the National Science Foundation's instructional material design division.
At Academy At the Lakes: Taught exceptional students at this private school a variety of science courses including; standard high school Physics and Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, and the Advanced Scientific Research Program. Every student in the Advanced Scientific Research Program published a paper, and presented at a national scientific meeting. All students are college bound, many of which have already been accepted to, or are already attending universities of their choice.
