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Science IDEAS Overview Science Learning & Literacy Interdisciplinary Perspectives Content Area Learning & Literacy Policy Implications Science IDEAS Project NSF IERI Project Scope Science IDEAS Research Base 1992, 2001 Project Objectives (Science IDEAS, Scale-Up) Science IDEAS Model Principles Knowledge-Based Instruction Six (6) Basic Elements Figures Illustrating Science IDEAS Model Science IDEAS Advanced Components Inquiry and Science IDEAS Science IDEAS Project Findings School Participants by Year Project Results (Grades, Fidelity) Project Results (ITBS Science & Reading Achievement) Project Results (Mini Studies) Project Scale Up Model Development Science IDEAS Requirements & Planning K-5 Requirements K-5 Planning Science IDEAS Scale Up Methodology Science IDEAS Scale Up Model Project Management Tools Web-Based Planning Tool Web-Based Implementation Monitoring & Status Reporting Web-Based Achievement Trajectory Tool Web-Based "Value" Data Form Scale Up Findings, Lessons Learned, Implications References	ITBS Science & Reading Achievement Related References Page Back Vitale, M. R., & Romance, N. R. (2009). A research-based model for integrating elementary science and reading comprehension: Implications for research and practice. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA. Romance, N. R., & Vitale, M. R. (2011). A research-based instructional model for integrating meaningful learning in elementary science and reading comprehension: Implications for policy and practice. In N. Stein & S. Raudenbush (Eds.) Developmental cognitive science goes to school. NY: Routledge. Romance, N. R., & Vitale, M. R. (2012). Science IDEAS: A research-based K-5 interdisciplinary instructional model linking science and literacy. Science Educator, 21, 1-11. Romance, N. R., & Vitale, M. R. (2012). Expanding the role of K-5 science instruction in educational reform: Implications of an interdisciplinary model for integrating reading within science. School Science and Mathematics,112, 506-515. Vitale, M. R., & Romance, N. R. (2011). Implications of a cognitive-science-based model for integrating science and literacy in grades 3-5: Replication of multiyear direct and transfer effects in science and reading from grades 3-5 to 6-7. Paper Presented at the 2011 Conference of the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, Washington, DC. Romance, N. R., & Vitale, M. R. (2011). An interdisciplinary model for accelerating student achievement in science and reading comprehension across grades 3-8: Implications for research and practice. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Research in Educational Effectiveness. Washington, DC. Page Back