Surrounded by science: learning science in informal environments / Marilyn Fenichel and Heidi A. Schweingruber

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Front Matter i-xviii.. 1 Informal Environments for Learning Science 1-18.. 2 Science and Science Learning 19-36.. 3 Design for Science Learning: Basic Principles 37-62.. 4 Learning with and from Others 63-80.. 5 Interest and Motivation: Steps Toward Building a Science Identity 81-102.. 6 Assessing Learning Outcomes 103-118.. 7 Culture, Diversity, and Equity 119-138.. 8 Learning Through the Life Span 139-160.. 9 Extending and Connecting Opportunities to Learn Science 161-190.. Notes 191-204.. Acknowledgments 205-206.. Photo Credits 207-208.. Index 209-218.. Biographical Sketches of Authors 219

Practitioners in informal science settings museums, after school programs, science and technology centers, media enterprises, libraries, aquariums, zoos, and botanical gardens--are interested in finding out what learning looks like, how to measure it, and what they can do to ensure that people of all ages, from different backgrounds and cultures, have a positive learning experience. Surrounded by Science: Learning Science in Informal Environments, is designed to make that task easier. Based on the National Research Council study, Learning Science in Informal Environments: People, Places, and Pursuits, this book is a tool that provides case studies, illustrative examples, and probing questions for practitioners. In short, this book makes valuable research accessible to those working in informal science: educators, museum professionals, university faculty, youth leaders, media specialists, publishers, broadcast journalists, and many others. eng