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Learning can take place whenever there is a chance
to explore. Informal learning refers to activities that occur outside
the school setting. These activities are not developed as part of
a school's curriculum nor are they mandatory; they are opportunities
to broaden horizons in unique and exciting ways.
Hawaii Environmental Education Resource
Guide [heea.edgateway.net/pub/docs/45]
This link takes you to a directory of environmental education
opportunities in Hawaii. The Resource Guide was created by the
Hawaii Environmental Education Association (HEEA), which provides
environmental educators with opportunities for professional development;
fosters communication among environmental educators; promotes
sharing of ideas, resource materials, and innovative education
programs; and works to strengthen public support of environmental
education.
This directory includes museums, aquariums,
zoos, parks, and other informal ways to learn about mathematics
and science. It has been prepared for teachers, parents, and others
who work with young people. Teachers will find the directory useful
as a guide to programs and resources for field trips, speakers,
and real-life examples of science in the community. For parents
and others who work with young people, a visit to one of these
sites could be both a learning opportunity and a chance to connect
with their children and students.
Online sites to visit:
- Ask an Earth Scientist (SOEST)
[www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/ASK/askanerd.html]
Do you have an earth science question you'd like a scientist to
answer? This service, run by volunteers in the University of Hawaii
Geology and Geophysics Department, responds to such requests.
Each request is answered by a real live person.
- Center for Chemistry Education
[www.terrificscience.org/]
This organization seeks to improve science education, especially
chemistry, at all grade levels. The site offers information about
training programs for educators, curriculum development, and news
updates on current projects.
- Guide to Math and Science Reform
[www.learner.org/theguide/]
This searchable database lists projects, resources, and organizations
dedicated to reforming mathematics and science education at the
K-12 student level.
- Science in the Home [www.ehr.nsf.gov/ehr/ehr/science_home/html/]
This site provides links oriented toward children's science education.
Visitors can access many external links on geometry, light, and
space exploration.
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Last updated July 10, 2003
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