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Me too - please post to the group.
Thanks,
Beryl

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>Good Morning,  I would like to receive more details on the enrichment
>experience.  We currently offer science learning experiences that cost 3.50
>per student.  The classes are created to address the benchmarks, standards
>and GLE's for Louisiana.  We do not include a checklist for the teachers to
>document their student's progress.  I think this is a wonderful idea to
>offer checklist. Thanks
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>Marcia Carter
>Science Education Curator
>Lousisiana Art & Science Museum
>225-344-5272 ext 124
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>From: Informal Science Education Network
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>Subject: Re: educational research query
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>The Edgerton Explorit Center is trying to make some connections with new
>programs that we call Enrichment Experiences.  These are 90 minute long
>sessions where we use experiential techiniques, science concepts and a pile
>of imagination to address specific Nebraska State Academic standards.  We
>set up "priority checklists" that give the teachers a quick way to observe
>their students in action and record progress towards meeting the standards.
>These checklists provide us feedback on the effectiveness of the program and
>provide the teachers with necessary documentation of student outcomes.
>
>Many of our visitors are struggling to prepare for the upcoming requirements
>to actually document and meet the science standards.  This is our attempt to
>provide assistance in that area.  We maintain a hands-on approach and stay
>consistant with our mission.  We also make more money!  We charge $3.00 per
>student for a normal visit and $5.00 per student for an enrichment.  As of
>right now we do not promote this program, we are just trying to get it
>established and let us get the kinks worked out.  All of the feedback has
>been great and we are looking forward to full implementation this fall.
>
>I know that this doesn't directly address the science center's role in
>standardized testing achievement, but it bridges the gap between the
>classroom requirements and the benefits of a science museum.  The teachers
>still do the assessment but we develop the environment, the learning
>opportunities, and the method of assessment.
>
>Chad Johnson
>Experiential Educator
>The Edgerton Explorit Center
>http://www.edgerton.org
>1.877.694.4032
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MIT Museum
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