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Subjects:
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Science
Aquariums. Careers. Informal education. Instructional issues. Museums. National parks. Planetariums. Professional development. Youth organizations. Zoos. |
Resource Type:
Professional opportunities; Resource materials for math or science. Media Type:
Internet resource.
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Abstract:
This web site, maintained by the the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), aims to nurture informal science education. It provides information about ASTC educational programs, youth programs, and travelling exhibits. The ASTC is a nonprofit association composed of science centers and related institutions, including zoos, nature centers, aquaria, planetariums and space theaters, and natural history and children's museums. The educational programs include a listserv for museum educators, exhibit developers, and researchers; behind the scenes stories about what the work of museum educators; and articles about informal science education and museum education as well as links to resources about accessible practices and reviews of ASTC publications relevant to education. The site also provides a listing of science centers around the world, employment opportunities, and a schedule of the ASTC national conference. Abstracted 01/98. (Author/LCT) |
