College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2026-05-06 06:31:00
Major
Adolescent to Young Adult
Honors Course
Honors Research Project: Secondary Education
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Education
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2026
Abstract
In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis on integrating phenomena-based learning into science classrooms. This instructional approach engages students with real-world events that make scientific concepts more understandable and gives the students a personal connection to their education. However, implementing phenomena-based instruction proves to be a challenge to novice and veteran educators alike.
This project explores, through the lens of an education student, the struggle of implementing phenomena events. Starting with reflections on how lessons can be revised/ constructed to involve a phenomena event and a personal comparison of the difficulty of integrating these events without and with the use of artificial intelligence. The focus of the project is demonstrating the potential of AI to help identify phenomena events, develop lessons that meet a diverse range of student needs, and refine instructional plans.
Research Sponsor
Karen Plaster
First Reader
Gary Holliday
Second Reader
Randy Mitchell
Honors Faculty Advisor
Gary Holliday
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Community Engaged Scholarship
No
Recommended Citation
Chambers, Allie M., "From Curiosity to Code: Using AI as a Tool for Phenomenon-Based Chemistry Teaching" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2176.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2176