Learning science through practical experiences in museums

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 20, Issue 6, 1998, Pages 655-663

  Griffin, Janette ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY   (Australia)

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EID: 26444551237     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0950069980200604     Document Type: Article

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