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Sample Comments from Teachers and Students

“One of my favorite comments came from a student who is typically disruptive during any kind of group work. She said to me on day two, ‘I am so mad at you! You're making me like science.’ That was a great comment.”

--Jennifer Squires, Hopewell Middle School, TX

“When I see 7th and 8th graders in the hall, and I tell them that we are doing Alien Rescue, they say, ‘Oh, I remember doing that. It was fun!’”

--Patricia Nixon, Cedar Valley Middle School, TX

“They were obviously actively involved in learning. They weren't passive; they weren't just sitting there. They were asking questions and trying to answer the questions.”

--Steve Rhoades, Wilson Central Junior High School, PA

“All the students stayed on task during each session. They were able to discuss possible solutions in a calm and reasonable manner. Their questions to me were very well thought out.”

--Lynda Marshall, Merriwa Central School, Australia

“I often see many of my students who don't shine during the year really find their niche using Alien Rescue.”

--Sue Hill, Cedar Valley Middle School, TX

“What I like about Alien Rescue is that it fits so many different kids. It's a great program; it can be so challenging and set a high bar, or it can include so many kids that are low level. They are interested in it because it’s sort of like a video game.”