Play or Learning? How Can Primary Pupils Benefit from an Interactive Science Centre?.

Brooke, Helen; Solomon, Joan

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Publication Date: 1992

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Play or Learning? How Can Primary Pupils Benefit from an Interactive Science Centre?

Brooke, Helen; Solomon, Joan

Education in Science, n146 p16-17 Jan 1992

Described is the Vale Interactive Science and Technology Adventure (VISTA) center that caters specifically to primary school students, involves concepts and skills from the National Curriculum, and researches playing children's patterns of learning. The plans for the future and early descriptions of students reactions are reported. (KR)

Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Learning Strategies, Motivation, Play, Program Descriptions, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Teaching Centers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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