Science Roots
Growing Student Futures through GenAI-Enhanced Project-Based Learning Using Green Ninja
Overview
San Jose State University, WestEd, Green Ninja, and CSU Northridge are collaborating on a research initiative which aims to transform middle school science education and improve outcomes for students. This would take place over the course of five years which would involve a randomized controlled trial with 80 schools to evaluate the impact of the AI-enhanced Green Ninja curriculum on student achievement, engagement, and teacher efficacy. This project is funded by a $10 million grant US Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research Program.
We’re inviting 8th Grade Science Teachers to join us in the research study to help change science education
Study Information
Our study will involve at least 80 schools with 8,000 students. The trial will take place over at least two cohorts. First cohort will be in Fall 2026 - Spring 2027. Teachers will be randomized in the treatment or control groups.
What is the Green Ninja?
Green Ninja is a California approved NGSS science curriculum that pushes students to connect science to relevant local challenges and demonstrate solution-oriented leadership. Each unit is packed with ready-to-teach slides, hands-on activities, and student-led projects.
Green Ninja Co-Pilot
We’re currently building an embedded AI tool that would support teachers and students to integrating project-based learning into their science classrooms. More updates on this coming soon.
Why Participate?
Be part of a study shaping the future of science education
Free access to all Green Ninja materials
Free professional training
Receive a stipend of up to $1500
Free Green Ninja Merch such as stickers, t-shirts, etc.
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Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
eugene.cordero@sjsu.edu