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Anderson, Allison; Kollmann, Elizabeth Kunz; Beyer, Marta; Weitzman, Owen; Bequette, Marjorie; Haupt, Gretchen; Velazquez, Hever – Journal of Chemical Education, 2021
Chemistry is a vital and highly relevant field of science that is under-represented in science centers and museums. Amidst concerns that the public is ambivalent about the chemistry field, the "Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry" project sought to understand how to design hands-on activities that could increase the feelings of interest,…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Hands on Science, Science Activities, Science Interests
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Short, Daniel B.; Weis, Nicole – School Science Review, 2013
The number of science and discovery centres has grown exponentially over the last two centuries. Science and discovery centres are one of the top five stimuli that influence a career choice in science. Their history, growth, impact and role in the public understanding of science are discussed. (Contains 2 tables, 7 figures, and 21 online…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Teaching Centers, Educational History, Exhibits
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education, 2007
In 2002, HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) carried out a review of the contribution of the Scottish science centres to formal and informal science education as part of a broader review of all science centres in the United Kingdom. This report identifies many strengths in individual centres and across the network. It is clear that the centres…
Descriptors: Science Education, Foreign Countries, Best Practices, Science Course Improvement Projects
Berney, Tomi D.; Barrera, Marbella – 1990
This report documents the evaluation of the Bilingual Mathematics and Science Achievement Program (Project BMSA) for students of limited English proficiency. The bilingual program was designed to provide intensive mathematics and science instruction, using mastery level concepts, in the native language and to incorporate mathematics and science…
Descriptors: Achievement, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Bilingual Instructional Materials