Looking Into California’s Science Framework via Sports and Exercise: Linking Neuroscience and Promoting Equitable Access (Poster 41)

• In Event: Sunday Poster Session 1:15 pm
  In Poster Session: Topics in Brain, Neurosciences, and Education

Abstract

Science instruction in the United States is guided by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and related state standards and frameworks. Although neuroscience is of relevance to education and of interest to students and educators, we have very little in our science standards on neuroscience. In this paper, we share an example of integrating neuroscience concepts with the NGSS and California science standards, by leveraging a real-world example of interest and relevance to young people: sports and exercise. We believe that this work is crucial for physical and mental health, as well as broadening students’ participation in STEM learning and promoting equitable access to K-12 science education.

Authors

• Kyle Chasen Hay, University of California - Los Angeles

• Zoe Mao, University of California - Los Angeles

• Emerson Thein

• Asha Fletcher, University of California - Berkeley

• Alison Yoshimoto-Towery, University of California - Los Angeles

• Jennie K. Grammer, University of California - Los Angeles