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ERIC Number: EJ620507
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0950-0693
The PLUS Factors of Family Science.
Watts, Mike
International Journal of Science Education, v23 n1 p83-95 Jan 2001
Explores a semi-formal intervention in the public learning and understanding of science (PLUS) by involving school children and their family adults in project work in astronomy. Considers outcomes at three levels: general evaluative comments, gains for the family teams involved, and gains in the general public understanding of science. (Contains 16 references.) (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement, Parent Participation, Science Instruction, Science Projects
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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