The Museum as Science Teacher.

Ault, Charles R., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ362866

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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The Museum as Science Teacher.

Ault, Charles R., Jr.

Science and Children, v25 n3 p8-11 Nov-Dec 1987

Describes a cooperative program between Indiana University and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis that was designed to expose preservice elementary teacher trainees to children who were interacting with the museum's displays. Discusses some of the misconceptions that the children held about certain scientific concepts and the entertainment value of the museum. (TW)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Enrichment Activities, Experiential Learning, Misconceptions, Museums, Preservice Teacher Education, School Community Programs, Science and Society, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Community

Language: English

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