PRISM Initiatives

PRISM is a voice for quality mathematics, science and technology education in Kentucky. It is a constellation of initiatives that strives to meet the ongoing needs of educators in preparing all students in mathematics and science. These disciplines are essential for students who will become creators of technological innovations and active participants in the rapidly changing knowledge economy. This web site offers access to these initiatives and many people lending their voice to quality education in Kentucky.

Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)Kentucky SPLASH (Student-Powered Learning About Science Happenings)
Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)Complex Instruction
Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)Kentucky Energy Education Projects


1998 / 1999 T4 Project List

Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)Transforming Science for Teachers
Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)Multidisciplinary Science Course for Elementary and Middle School Preservice Teachers
Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)Inquiry in Environmental Science for Preservice Education Majors
Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)Standard based university course for preservice elementary Teachers
Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)Improving Science Preparation of Prospective Elementary School Teachers through Interdepartmental Collaboration
Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)Connecting Science Content Areas for Tomorrow’s Teachers

1997 / 1998 T4 Project List

Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)Science Curriculum Improvement for Pre-Service Elementary Teachers
Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)An Inquiry-Based, Multi-disciplinary Science Education Course for Pre-service Elementary Teachers
Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)Chemistry Preparation of Pre-service Elementary Teachers
Red_Arrow.GIF (869 bytes)Implementation and Evaluation of an Inquiry Based Physics Course for Pre-service Elementary Teachers