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ERIC Number: EJ362866
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Reference Count: 0
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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
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners; Community
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Indiana University