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Peer reviewedWiig, Diana – Science and Children, 2002
Provides information about a summer camp with an astronomy focus for students in grades 4-8. Discusses planning, camp basics, telescope orientation, and other features of camp life. (DDR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Camping, Elementary Education, Outdoor Activities
Peer reviewedMorrison, Geraldine; Uslick, JoAnn – Science and Children, 2002
Describes a school-hosted, non-residence science day camp. Provides a list of guidelines for planning such a camp. (DDR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Camping, Elementary Education, Outdoor Activities
Peer reviewedLevy, David H. – Science and Children, 1979
An account of a teacher's experience in presenting astronomy to 12 to 15 year olds in a summer science program is presented. Observations of planets, meteors, and the sun are the major projects which are discussed. (SA)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Concept Formation, Science Activities, Science Education
