Think Like a Scientist and Engineer: Schools, University, and Community Partnerships Using an Aquaponics Project During COVID-19

Authors

  • Justina Ogodo Baylor University
  • Suzanne Nesmith Baylor University
  • Chrissy Baker Baylor University
  • Stephanie Clintonia Boddie Baylor University, University of South Africa
  • Anne Spence Baylor University
  • Doug Nesmith Baylor University
  • Trey Crumpton Baylor University
  • Alan Small Baylor University
  • Asianna Brown Hawai’i Pacific University
  • Laura Lilley Connally Elementary School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i8.6059

Keywords:

higher education, aquaponics, STEM/STEAM, school/university interface, Covid-19, Inquiry-based teaching

Abstract

One way to expand the time spent teaching science in elementary grades and teacher access to science resources is through partnerships with local universities. This article examines one collaboration that aimed to help students “Think Like a Scientist and an Engineer” using aquaponics. This self-sustainable garden combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (growing plants in water). The Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) 5E Instructional Model was used to introduce the aquaponics project. This article first discusses the University-School partnership, highlighting the project logistics, successes, challenges, and lessons learned, and follows up with recommendations for future STEM teaching projects.

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Published

2023-05-25

How to Cite

Ogodo, J., Nesmith, S., Baker, C., Boddie, S. C., Spence, A., Nesmith, D., Crumpton, T., Small, A., Brown, A., & Lilley, L. (2023). Think Like a Scientist and Engineer: Schools, University, and Community Partnerships Using an Aquaponics Project During COVID-19. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 23(8). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i8.6059

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 8 (2023)

Section

Articles

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