ERIC Number: EJ758469
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Oct
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0887-2376
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Building Knowledge & Intrigue: Creating an Interactive Science Museum
Marshall, Jeff
Science Scope, v30 n2 p34-39 Oct 2006
The energy and enthusiasm shown by young students walking through the doors of an interactive science museum is difficult to surpass. Awaiting them is an opportunity to explore, create, discover, and learn about the world. This article presents the interactive science museum project of eight-grade students. Fifth-grade students were the target audience for the culminating museum exhibition. A primary goal of the project was to maximize the active engagement of the learner during his or her experience. The project was conducted late in the school year. It provided students an opportunity to review and synthesize information; collaborate with peers; become specialists in a topic; and engage, encourage, and excite younger students about science. Eighth-grade students developed a list of potential topics from various themes studied throughout the year. Key themes were generated based on the scope and sequence of their science program in accordance with state and National Science Education Standards for the eighth-grade level. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Grade 5, Science Programs, Museums, Science Instruction, Grade 8, Standards, Science Activities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Grade 8; Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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