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In a message dated 2/16/2005 11:28:36 AM Central Standard Time,  
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It has  been brought to my attention that my earlier request was too
broad, I  apologize.  I need some sort of research or statistics that
support  the need of a new physics program in a children's science
center.  We  are beginning the planning phase of an exciting new program,
but need to  prove that physics is an area of study that should be
addressed in an  informal setting.  I can find all sorts of research data
for physics  in the classroom, but not any for physics outside the
classroom.   Maybe if someone has evaluation studies from science centers
of exhibitions  and programs on physics.   Again, any help would  be
appreciated.  


Dear Heather,
I am doing a study comparing hands-on use of levers in a regular classroom  
to learning about levers with the large scale walk-on lever exhibit in a  
museum.  If you are interested in this study it will not be completed until  May 
2005.  If you want to know more please contact me at  [log in to unmask]           
     Janine  Prillaman / Orpheum Children's Science Museum

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