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Calza, G.; Oss, S. – Physics Education, 2011
As is well known, scientific entertainment can be a fruitful way to attract people of any age to science. Depending on the specific purpose, different mixtures of science and amusement can be considered, so emphasizing scientific education with respect to fun aspects or vice versa. Moreover, when proposing "hands-on" activities in such learning…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Museums, Teaching Methods, Science Experiments
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Singh, Chandralekha – Physics Teacher, 2000
Describes a Physics Exploration Center, a space where students solve lecture-related homework problems in a hands-on facility. (CCM)
Descriptors: Education Service Centers, Hands on Science, Higher Education, Physics
Elliot, Ian – Teaching PreK-8, 1996
Describes "Einstein's Adventurarium," a science center housed in an empty shopping mall in Gillette, Wyoming, created through school, business, and city-county government partnership. Describes how interactive exhibits allow exploration of life sciences, physics, and paleontology. (KDFB)
Descriptors: Acoustics, Biological Sciences, Community Involvement, Community Resources