Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.Theobald, Katherine Loretta2013-06-252013-06-252011https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/2414In our current society, students are inundated with social media. This study explored the impact of its use in a secondary science classroom specifically on discussion board responses and community building. Students utilized a social media outlet to conduct asynchronous discussions, collaborate with classmates, and expand their understanding of the material. The outcomes of this study were gauged through surveys, interviews, and output.enScience--Study and teachingSocial mediaSocial networksHigh school studentsProfessional PaperCopyright 2011 by Katherine Loretta Theobald