Exploring Phenomena That Connect Science, Self, and Society

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Abstract

Learn about how an informal science institution incorporates investigations based on scientific phenomena into its professional development workshops.

Keywords:

• Informal Education
• Equity
• Phenomena
• Professional Learning
• Science and Engineering Practices
• Teaching Strategies

Acknowledgments

We thank the teacher participants and staff of the Exploratorium Teacher Institute for their contribution and dedication to this work.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1907460. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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Notes on contributors

Julie H. Yu

Julie H. Yu is a Senior Scientist, at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, California.

Michelle L. Phillips

Michelle L. Phillips is a Senior Researcher, at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, California.