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Transforming a Field Trip Into an Expedition: Supporting Active Research and Science Content Through a Museum Visit

January 1, 2012 | Public Programs, Exhibitions, Informal/Formal Connections

The author discusses her experiences in utilizing a sixth-grade Earth science field trip for students as an active research project. She examines a research project assignment conducted on the Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. The author suggests that the use of active research can be applied to any museum or exhibit in the U.S.

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  • Rebecca Morris
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    Bryn Mawr School

    • Citation

    ISSN : 0887-2376
    Publication Name: Science Scope
    Volume: 35
    Number: 5
    Page Number: 68
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Education and learning science | Life science
    Audience: Middle School Children (11-13) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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