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ERIC Number: EJ641951
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0926-7220
Science Education in U.S. Natural History Museums: A Historical Perspective.
Melber, Leah M.; Abraham, Linda M.
Science and Education, v11 n1 p45-54 Jan 2002
Looks at past trends and future challenges to assist with the identification of the role of education in the natural history museum of the new millennium. As the educational role of natural history museums evolves, so do the ways in which public education of such concepts as the very nature of science is carried out in these institutions. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Museums, Science and Society, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Natural History