The Experiences of Visitors in a Physics Discovery Room.

Eratuuli, Matti; Sneider, Cary

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ERIC Number: EJ417200

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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The Experiences of Visitors in a Physics Discovery Room.

Eratuuli, Matti; Sneider, Cary

Science Education, v74 n4 p481-93 Jul 1990

Compared is the modern science center and the traditional museum. The science center was evaluated through systematic observations which described visitors activities not as random manipulations, but as learning activities that lead to both enjoyment and understanding. (KR)

Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits, Informal Education, Instructional Materials, Museums, Physics, Science Education, Science Teaching Centers, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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