Descriptor
Publication Type
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 4 |
| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 1 |
| Teachers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedAult, Charles R., Jr.; Nagel, Nancy G. – Science Education International, 1997
Examines the work of people who design exploratory exhibits for science museums. Discusses asking good questions, meaningful learning, design criteria from "interest experts," and four concepts about ideal learning environments which include choice in formal and informal learning, expert jargon and natural language, skills and dispositions, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits, Learning Strategies, Museums
Peer reviewedMelber, Leah M. – Science Scope, 2000
Discusses learning environments for informal science learning and points out the importance of an environment on student learning. Suggests several tips for field trip organization and accessing learning materials. (YDS)
Descriptors: Aquariums, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Field Trips
Zelon, Helen – Scientific American Explorations, 1998
Offers tips for parents to help maximize the educational benefits of a trip to a science and technology center. (WRM)
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Exhibits, Experiential Learning, Museums
Peer reviewedMorris, Chris – Physics Education, 1990
Described is a mobile hands-on science program called "Light Works" that is brought directly into the classroom. The reasons for the implementation of "Light Works" into primary classrooms is discussed. The advantages and operation of this program are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits
