Evidence for family engagement in scientific reasoning at interactive animal exhibits

Science Education

Volumn 96, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 1047-1070

  Kisiel, James ^a   Rowe, Shawn ^b   Vartabedian, Melanie Ani ^c   Kopczak, Charles ^d  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c Cabrillo Marine Aquarium   (United States)

^d California Science Center   (United States)

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EID: 84867608850     PISSN: 00368326     EISSN: 1098237X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/sce.21036     Document Type: Article

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