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Graphical Abstract
Find out how the Detroit Zoological Society partnered with local organizations to create Celebrate Urban Backyards, which engages afterschool educators and students in hands-on, inquiry-based programs and activities focused on their urban environments.
Abstract
Science literacy starts with enthusiastic role models and access to engaging experiences. When youth find science exciting and accessible, it opens gateways to future careers and courses of study (CitationTai et al. 2006). While science in the classroom is essential, afterschool programs can provide students with an opportunity to explore science concepts in depth, work with peers in a social setting, and make connections across their learning experiences (CitationAfterschool Alliance 2015).
Acknowledgment
This project was funded by National Science Foundation grant DRL-1421788.
Author Contributions
Claire Lannoye-Hall ([email protected]) is a curator of education at the Detroit Zoological Society in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Zahraa Aljebori ([email protected]) is an education specialist at the Detroit Zoological Society in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Additional information
Notes on contributors
Claire Lannoye-Hall
Claire Lannoye-Hall ([email protected]) is a curator of education at the Detroit Zoological Society in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Zahraa Aljebori
Zahraa Aljebori ([email protected]) is an education specialist at the Detroit Zoological Society in Royal Oak, Michigan.