How well do science museums teach science to kids?

Science is the backbone of everything we are dealing with. The transformation and the advancement of life style have entirely become possible due to the supreme creations of science. Now we are in a situation to sound like no science no life. read more

People can learn a lot from these if they are interested to know the recent developments of science. But we mostly overlook the major roles played by the science museums in everyday life. One of the main reasons behind the building of these science museums is to spread the scientific awareness in general audiences. read more

FLATOW: And we keep hearing about how American students are falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to math and science, but new studies are showing that the places to teach science, places where kids will soak up science, are not in the classrooms, but museum trips, TV shows, afterschool clubs, even radio shows about science. read more

Museums Offer Hands-On Ways to Teach Science NEW YORK—A 200-gallon aquarium isn't much to brag about. But the tank, together with workstations, microscopes, displays and a helpful staff, have made quite a splash at the new New York Hall of Science in Queens. read more