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Building Knowledge & Intrigue Creating an Interactive Science Museum

October 1, 2006 | Public Programs, Exhibitions

The article focuses on the creation and development of an interactive science museum by middle level students as part of informal science education in the U.S. The said project which primarily targets fifth-grade students aimed at maximizing the active engagement of a learner during his or her experience. It also promotes the minimization of lecture-laden instruction while maximizing an experience-based learning system. The project which is adopted in the late part of 2006 help students to review and synthesize information, collaborate with peers, and specialize science topics.

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  • Jeff Marshall
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    Clemson University
  • Citation

    ISSN : 0887-2376
    Publication Name: Science Scope
    Volume: 30
    Number: 2
    Page Number: 34
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM | Nature of science
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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