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Informal Science Learning Environments: A Review of Research to Inform K-8 Schooling

December 12, 2005 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections
The purpose of this paper is to review what is known about informal science learning and to recommend areas for further research. The review is intended to support an examination of how children's science learning experiences in designed informal environments like science museums and zoos relate to science learning activities in K-8 schools.

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    Author
    Science Museum of Minnesota
  • Reed Stevens
    Author
    University of Washington
  • Citation

    Resource Type: Report
    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 | Aquarium and Zoo Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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