The "Journey to El Yunque" is a website to improve middle school students' understanding of ecology and changing ecosystems. The bilingual web-based learning environment allows students to investigate the effects of Hurricane Georges on the Caribbean National Forest known as El Yunque. The materials address selected science standards. Embedded assessments are included. Teacher support materials are connected to the "Exploring the Environment" website hosted by NASA. Parent support pages are provided

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL)
Application #
0535942
Program Officer
David A. Hanych
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2005-05-17
Budget End
2007-10-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$145,818
Indirect Cost
Name
The Learning Partnership
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Western Springs
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60558