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Building onâratherthan trying to overcomeâthe unique characteristics of early adolescence, Vermontâs 21st Century Community Learning Centers are using the âfive Rs of program designâ to improve middle schoolersâ attendance and...
DATE: March 1st, 2009
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This paper discusses the evolution of zoo exhibits from cages to naturalistic enclosures and the research of these exhibits. It focuses on an evaluation of the Gorillas of Cameroon exhibit...
DATE: January 1st, 1990
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This response to Mitchell and Mueller's 'A philosophical analysis of David Orr's theory of ecological literacy' comments on their critique of Orr's use of the phrase 'ecological crisis' and what...
DATE: March 1st, 2011
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This article features Kathleen McLean's Manifesto, which the Principal of Independent Exhibitions presents at conferences or web presentations. As part of the Exbitionist's issue on "Exhibition Frictions," this article also...
DATE: January 1st, 2010
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This white paper is the product of the CAISE Public Engagement with Science Inquiry Group. It describes how public engagement with science (PES) in the context of informal science education...
DATE: March 1st, 2009
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Both scholarly literature and popular media often depict predominantly negative and one-dimensional images of boys, especially African-American boys. Predictions of these boysâ anticipated difficulties in school and adulthood are equally...
DATE: March 1st, 2006
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In this paper, Volker Kirchberg of the University of Lueneburg and Basica Research Institute analyses catchment areas to better understand museums' greater impacts. The author defines these areas as not...
DATE: January 1st, 1997
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This poster session showcases ten examples of expertise development in everyday domains of personal relevance and consequence to learners. The collection of cases highlighted in the posters stem from ethnographic...
DATE: June 23rd, 2008
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The Film Arts Foundation is producing a science documentary film to present accurate renditions of the local part of the Universe in a form accessible to the public. While work...
DATES: January 1st, 1999 - December 31st, 2001
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This chapter discusses learning through the manipulation of three-dimensional objects. The opportunity to touch and interact with objects is helpful for young children as they attempt to understand abstract concepts...
DATE: January 1st, 2002
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Formative evaluation of one of four pieces of the Marcellus Matters: EASE project. This study examined the effectiveness of two "Community Conversations" theater and dialogue/discussion events at a) communicating natural...
DATE: December 21st, 2012
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Formative evaluation of one of four pieces of the Marcellus Matters: EASE project. This study examined the effectiveness of an eight-week adult/community education program about topics related to natural gas...
DATE: September 17th, 2012
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This 1 1/2 hour documentary film portrays the famous anthropologist's life history, her work, and her audience against the background of 20th century American history. The proposed work, a blend...
DATES: August 15th, 1991 - January 31st, 1993
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In this paper, Peggy Hewson of the Canadian Parks Service, Environment Canada, discusses market and client satisfaction research and management applications. Hewson explores this topic by citing findings from Canada's...
DATE: January 1st, 1992
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Tom Skancke, Development Director of Discovery: The Children's Museum in Las Vegas, presents an outline of the market study and development plan produced by Laventol and Horwath, when the Las...
DATE: January 1st, 1989
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MarsQuest Online is an exploration-based website designed to complement the innovative MarsQuest traveling exhibit launched by the Space Science Institute (SSI) in 1997. "MarsQuest Online" will enhance and extend the...
DATES: September 1st, 2001 - February 29th, 2008
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The Meadowlands Environmental Center, reaching 60,000 members of the public annually, will develop test and implement the "Marsh Access" program." This project will identify and test appropriate assistive technologies and...
DATES: April 1st, 2007 - September 30th, 2010
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The Space Science Institute is developing a 5,000 s.f. hands-on traveling exhibitions called MarsQuest that will be the centerpiece of a wide-ranging planetary science education program. The exhibition will feature...
DATES: May 1st, 1997 - April 30th, 2004
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This report presents the findings of a summative evaluation of MarQuest, conducted by Randi Korn & Associates, Inc. (RK&A), for the Space Science Institute in Boulder, Colorado. MarsQuest is a...
DATE: April 1st, 2002
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Marvelous Molecules: The Secret of Life is a 3,500-square-foot exhibition installed on the lower exhibit floor of the New York Hall of Science (NYHoS) between Hidden Kingdoms and Realm of...
DATE: July 1st, 2001
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MIT Education Arcade, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, designed and developed Vanished, an eight-week environmental science game as a new genre called the curated game, a hybrid of museum-going,...
DATES: August 15th, 2009 - July 31st, 2012
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The Massachusetts SSI (Project PALMS) will conduct this project in partnership with MITS (the Museum Institute for Teaching Science, Inc.) and will develop, demonstrate the effectiveness of, and disseminate a...
DATES: July 1st, 1997 - December 31st, 2002
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The San Diego Natural History Museum is committed to the research and interpretation of the Southern California and Baja California area. New permanent exhibits to convey the excitement and relevance...
DATES: September 15th, 2001 - August 31st, 2002
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Oregon State University will expand its successful Master Science Educators program and create a national model for the delivery of natural science education to elementary and middle school youth. Master...
DATES: July 1st, 2001 - September 30th, 2006
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This seminar on technical communication and presentations was prepared and given by Tim Miller of SpokenScience.com. This seminar provides the fundamentals in sharing science as Miller explains how to choose...
DATE: January 1st, 2010
