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Bonnette, Rachel N.; Crowley, Kevin; Schunn, Christian D. – International Journal of Science Education, 2019
Ages 10-14 mark a period in which children develop a strong sense of whether science is 'for them,' a time that typically coincides with the start of middle school in the United States and their first exposure to more rigorous science classes and testing. Experiences with science in and out of school can shape children's motivation to choose…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Early Adolescents, Middle School Students, Student Interests