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Youth Explorations in Science is a
science education program that gives students (grades
3-7) the opportunity to learn through hands-on life,
physical and earth science experiments led by adult
or young adult volunteers. The program creates enthusiasm
for the sciences, wonderment in the world, and social
and personal growth for elementary and middle school-aged
children. YES stimulates children's enthusiasm for science
while promoting scientific investigation and a sense
of wonder in the world around them.
The basic formula consists of a small
club setting in which four students and one adult or
young adult (such as a high school or college student)
are engaged in a hands-on science experiment or project.
Projects draw from a variety of scientific disciplines
and generate many questions focused on both scientific
content and methodology. The atmosphere is casual, social,
and emphasizes fun, while fully engaging the children
in learning experiences. Students take their projects
home after each session, where they may
repeat the experiments or explain their scientific creations
to family and friends.
The program does not require a formal
classroom or school setting. The program can bring science
education to students in non-traditional settings, such
as YMCAs, boys and girls clubs, and community centers.
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