This report examines the potential of non-school settings (walking in the park, watching a sunrise, visiting a science center, zoo, or aquarium as after-school activities or through a local organization’s program) for science learning and provides the research base for applying sound educational principals to a variety of informal science education settings. It summarizes key aspects on how to broaden participation in science and supports a better understanding of how learners engage in science, with other learners, and with educational materials and tools. The document can be read online free here; there is a charge for a pdf file download or a hard copy of the 352-page document.
