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| Science and Children | 4 |
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| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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| Connecticut | 1 |
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Peer reviewedWiig, Diana – Science and Children, 2002
Provides information about a summer camp with an astronomy focus for students in grades 4-8. Discusses planning, camp basics, telescope orientation, and other features of camp life. (DDR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Camping, Elementary Education, Outdoor Activities
Peer reviewedMorrison, Geraldine; Uslick, JoAnn – Science and Children, 2002
Describes a school-hosted, non-residence science day camp. Provides a list of guidelines for planning such a camp. (DDR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Camping, Elementary Education, Outdoor Activities
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
Peer reviewedO'Neil, J. Peter – Science and Children, 1981
Describes Waunakee Community School's six-week Summer Science Program for students entering the seventh grade. Students are selected for this science enrichment program on the basis of interest, ability, and maturity. Program content includes wetlands, forests, prairies, and animals, concluding with a camping trip. (DS)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Enrichment Activities, Environmental Education, Grade 7
