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Direct linkGhadiri Khanaposhtani, Maryam; Liu, ChangChia James; Gottesman, Benjamin L.; Shepardson, Daniel; Pijanowski, Bryan – International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 2018
Youth are introduced to STEM topics through informal settings like science camps, aquaria, and zoos. In these interactive and sensory-rich environments, a well-designed programme can help participants to acquire knowledge and cultivate interest through experiential learning. Given the importance of informal activities in environmental education,…
Descriptors: Day Camp Programs, Middle School Students, STEM Education, Teamwork
Peer reviewedLa Salle, Donald P. – Science and Children, 1979
Describes science programs for gifted students developed at a learning center in Connecticut. Programs include investigations in astronomy, geology, and climatology. The learning center site is a abandoned NIKE missle base. (MA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Learning Laboratories
