FAU Lab Schools Teacher Research

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The Chemistry of Cooking Club
There is a positive correlation between a strong sense of community at school and academic success. When students feel well connected with their school and peers, they are more likely to be engaged in their learning, leading to improved academic performance.
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The Impact of Student-Led Character Education Activities on Middle School Students’ Understanding of the Character Counts! Program
The introduction of new programs often generates excitement among those who initiate the implementation. However, it's essential to consider all stakeholders in the process.
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Work in Progress: How Does the Integration of Visual Arts Into the Counseling Curriculum Impact 4th Grade Students' Understanding and Expression of Social-Emotional Concepts, Such as Empathy, Self-Regulation, and Interpersonal Skills?
Adolescents are faced with a wide range of stressors including academics, social pressures, extracurricular, and employment. These stressors are dealt with at home, at school, with friends, and online.
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Studio Sessions – Year Two
This project aims to investigate the benefits of creative expression in an after-school club called Studio Sessions. Benefits may include reduced stress and increased feelings of sense of belonging with school/classmates.
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What Effect Does Physical Activity Have on 6th-Grade Students' Academic Stress?
By demonstrating the positive impact of physical activity on stress reduction, physical education is positioned as a key contributor to academic success.
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How Effective are “Wise Interventions” in Fostering Teacher Buy-in?
Our research focuses on the impact of “wise-interventions” with the goal of fostering positive change in attitudes, behaviors, or outcomes of the Character Counts! Program at A.D. Henderson University School.
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Logic and Reasoning in Middle School Debate
We noticed a trend in our speech and debate classes when students struggled to choose articles to analyze for current event assignments. Our students lack the knowledge of how to identify bias and logical fallacies in sources.
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Studio Sessions
Our research investigates the benefits of creative expression in an after-school club called Studio Sessions. Our student population is stressed due to academic and personal pressures. Students do not have school-sponsored creative outlets.
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Science Through Art: The Impact of Art Projects on Depth of Knowledge of Science Topics
Educational communities have recognized the importance of presenting information in varying modalities to reach all types of learners. Science through Art provides an opportunity to study the impact of using creative, hands-on process art to learn about the world.