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Peer reviewedGunesch, Mary M.; Winter, Christa R. – Science Scope, 1996
Describes summer science camps that provide educational opportunities that pique children's interest and expose them to new ideas. Children's feelings about their camp experience obtained through interviews indicate that they came away from camp with increased enthusiasm for and knowledge about science. Discusses ways of creating informal learning…
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Outdoor Activities, Student Attitudes
Peer reviewedScience Teacher, 1984
Four middle/junior high school programs, winners in the National Science Teachers Association's Search for Excellence in Science Education are described. Programs focus on: (1) note-taking in the laboratory; (2) natural history expeditions; (3) environmental physical science (social and scientific ecological studies); and (4) use of teaching teams…
Descriptors: Ecology, Environmental Education, Field Trips, Junior High Schools
