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Carol-Ann Burke, Lydia E. – International Journal of Science Education, 2020
Children in low-income neighbourhoods experience an intersection of socio-structural factors that delimit their engagement with out-of-school (informal) science education. Using Bourdieu's framework of habitus, this paper explores how informal science educators and children in a given low-income community in western Canada described the attitudes,…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Science Education, Low Income, Context Effect

Cimorelli, Anthony – American Biology Teacher, 1975
Describes student involvement in an organization named S.T.O.P. whose prime purpose is to inform and involve the community in environmental concerns. Among projects described are paper recycling, beautification projects, radio announcements and establishment of an ecology library. (BR)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Environment, Environmental Education, Extracurricular Activities
Kroll, Mary – 1995
This ecology curriculum for young children is arranged into seven chapters of activities. The chapters are preceded by an activity matrix that provides information on outcomes, location of activity, and time of year. Each chapter begins with a background section that provides a basic understanding of the topic. It also explains how much young…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Curriculum Guides, Earth Science, Ecology
Delta Labs, Inc., Rochester, NY. – 1987
Water pollution is not a recently discovered problem. Humankind's ability to generate pollutants continues to exceed its ability to control them. The Adopt-A-Stream program invites people who care for waterways to take an active role in assuring their well-being. High school groups supported by local co-sponsors agree to evaluate their adopted…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Community Programs, Environmental Education

Tam, Kai Yung (Brian); Rousseau, Marilyn K.; Nassivera, John W.; Vreeland, Peter – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2001
This article describes a 4-day pilot science program attended by 19 inner city, at-risk high school students during their winter holiday break. The program was a collaborative effort involving a local education agency, a higher education institution, and a museum of natural history. Its main purpose was developing and implement science activities…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Demonstration Programs