The Healthy Flea Market

Graphical Abstract

Learn how rural students in Kentucky shared their classroom knowledge by presenting on health topics and new technologies at flea markets, swap meets, and specialty events such as car shows.

Abstract

Students can present their classroom work in a number of ways. One popular approach is an open house at the school. Such events often feature booths where parents and students can participate in various learning activities. Because these open houses usually only cater to the students and families associated with that particular school, the impact is limited to those people, and the wider local community is not engaged in students’ learning. Additionally, in rural areas, these types of events are sometimes difficult for families to attend during weekdays or weeknights, due to distance and work schedules.

Keywords:

• Informal Education

Author Contributions

Robin L. Cooper ([email protected]) is an associate professor at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kim Zeidler ([email protected]) is director of the Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education Reform (PIMSER) at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

Diane Johnson ([email protected]) is a regional teacher partner with PIMSER at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

Jennifer Wilson ([email protected]) is a science teacher at Pulaski County High School in Somerset, Kentucky.

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Robin Cooper

Robin L. Cooper ([email protected]) is an associate professor at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kim Zeidler

Kim Zeidler ([email protected]) is director of the Partnership Institute for Math and Science Education Reform (PIMSER) at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

Diane Johnson

Diane Johnson ([email protected]) is a regional teacher partner with PIMSER at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

Jennifer Wilson

Jennifer Wilson ([email protected]) is a science teacher at Pulaski County High School in Somerset, Kentucky.