Category Archives: Informal science

Authentic Science

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Bill Zoellick

“Authentic” science learning is generally considered to be a good thing that might help engage students who are otherwise not interested in science. But … what makes science education authentic? 

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Standards and Informal Science

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Bill Zoellick

Last Friday I was participating in a panel discussion about connecting informal science learning and classroom science–and the question of connecting informal science to standards came up. It’s a perfectly reasonable question. After all, teachers are expected to pay a … Continue reading →

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