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Direct linkBrkich, Katie; Allen, Melony; Huffling, Lacey; Matthews, Catherine – Science and Children, 2017
"Hop to It," a week-long herpetology-focused summer STEM camp for rising fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade girls, provided young females with authentic, hands-on science experiences, allowing them to develop the habits of thought and processes of action used by STEM field experts while also engaging and sustaining their interest in the…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, STEM Education, Elementary School Students, Females
Peer reviewedMoore, Jan E. – Science and Children, 2003
Describes a camping experience and its activities created for girls entering 6th grade who wanted to learn science and explore science-related fields. Indicates that the camping experience for girls promoted positive attitudes toward science learning. (KHR)
Descriptors: Camping, Curriculum Design, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedScience and Children, 1981
Hypothesizes that superior performance by males in science could be related to their greater ability to perform well on tests of spacial visualization and mechanical aptitude. Suggests activities to improve science achievement with females. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
