Uncovering the Science Genius of the Hip-Hop Generation

Session Type: Demonstration/Performance

Abstract

The presentation is based on a competition across New York City Public Schools that challenged students to write raps based on science topics they were learning in school. The culminating event was a science rap competition (Science Genius B.A.T.T.L.E.S.) where students competed against each other for the title of the NYC Science Genius. B.A.T.T.L.E.S. is an acronym that stands for Bringing Attention to Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Engagement in Science, but also is the word from rap competitions in urban neighborhoods. Students will perform science raps at AERA

Sub Unit

• Division G - Social Context of Education / Section 2: Education in Multicultural Contexts Within and Across Subject Areas

Chair

• Gloria J. Ladson-Billings, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Presenter

• Christopher Emdin, Teachers College, Columbia University

Papers

• Uncovering the Science Genius of the Hip-Hop Generation - Christopher Emdin, Teachers College, Columbia University

Discussant

• Joycelyn Wilson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University