When errors occurred, the campers needed to troubleshoot both the hardware and the software. The camper in this photo is checking his code and wiring to try and determine if anything is missing or out of place. / photo courtesy of TERC Walking into the final showcase of NeuroVivid camp, one saw a buzzing room […]
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You’ve just found out you need to organize a food-based event or exhibit (or program!) at your museum… write your initial reaction. EXCITEMENT & NERVOUSNESS! 🙁 Lots of pressure/lots of things to consider Health & safety: can we do this in a sanitary way? Check for allergies Can it take place outside? Panic!! No food
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By John Fraser, Martin Weiss, Beverly Sheppard, and Kate Flinner From Dimensions July/August 2013 Educators at science centers, zoos, and other informal science education institutions (ISE) work in distinct traditions. Yet, funders often lump them into a single class of ISE environments. Even science centers and zoos themselves may imagine that they compete for funds
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