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Exploratorium
Building a 21st Century Learning Centerfor Inquiry-Based Science Education
Rob Semper
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Reflections at Relocation
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Inquiry
Inquiry is an approach to learning that involvesa process of exploring the natural or material
world, and that leads to asking questions,making discoveries, and testing those
discoveries in the search for newunderstanding.
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Educational Foundation
50s and 60s Post WWII science education reform movement
Experience focused, Laboratory based, Science process
Learner centered Inquiry-based education movement
John Dewey, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Jerome Bruner
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1969
Palace of Fine Arts
San Francisco
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Frank Oppenheimer
1912-1985
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1960sUndergraduate Laboratory Innovation
PSSC - High School Curriculum
ESS - Elementary School Curriculum
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Physics & Perception
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reflection light optics seeing eye perception art
resonance waves sound hearing ear perception music
elementary school science curriculumhigh school science demonstrations
college physics laboratories
Exhibit CurriculumA library of props
Tabletop exhibits
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Exhibit Curriculum
Natural PhenomenaLight, Color, Sound, Waves, Heat,Temperature, Motion, Electricity andMagnetism, Fluids, Life Sciences
Human Phenomena
Vision, Hearing, Perception, Language,Memory, Mind
Current Science
Events, Media, Webcasts, Lectures
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Individual tabletop exhibits
Social space for group interaction
Intriguing authentic phenomena
Opportunity to experiment
Features of Inquiry Supporting Exhibitry
Light Island
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Multiple exhibits on thesame topic
No single pathway
Teaching props for astructured class
Exhibit Curriculum
Refraction Collection
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Inhouse Exhibit Development
Onstaff exhibit developers
Exhibit development process ondisplay
Contributions by scientists,engineers, teachers, tinkerers
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Artist in Residence
Meanderings - Michael Brown
Aeolian Harp - Doug Hollis
Artists explore the naturalworld
Create engaging exhibits
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Public Programs
After Dark
Science in everyday experience
Adult only evenings
Science of Skateboard
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Current Science
Solar Eclipse
Public connection with real sciencediscovery
Showcase for local technology Mars Landing
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Teacher Professional Development
Teacher Institute
Institute for Inquiry
Onsite exhibit-based teacher workshops
Professional development curriculumwith inquiry focus
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Online Experience
Online Exhibits
Online Teacher Development
Extend inquiry experience toremote audiences
Create unique online activities
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Research on Learning
Visitor Research
Design Research
Exhibit floor as a researchlaboratory for learning
Study exhibit and media design
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Key Exploratorium Philosophy
Radical Participation - Learner centered attitude fostering
personal Inquiry
Integrated Science, Art & Humanities approach - providingopportunities to explore the world
Advocates for Education - Changing the way the worldlearns
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Museum as Laboratory
N l Hi M
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Collection
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Natural History Museum
Laboratory
Natural History Museum
Research and development in natural science
Develop naturalists
T hi H i l
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Hospital
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Medical School
University
Teaching Hospital
Research and development in medicine
Develop medical practitioners
P bli L i L b
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Exhibits
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Exploratorium
Laboratory
Public Learning Laboratory
Research and development in education
Develop educators
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Research and Development Staff - 24 PhD Level researchstaff in science, art, education
Creative Studio - ongoing development of exhibits,programs, media and workshops
Impact Strategy - Local laboratory with national andinternational reach through professional development andproduct creation
Online Production - Provide inquiry experiences to remoteaudiences
Global Studios - Support inquiry-based institutionsworldwide through knowledge sharing and consulting
Public Learning Laboratory
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Designing a 21st Century LearningCenter for Inquiry-Based Science
Education
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Relocation provides new opportunities
33,000 sq. mt. of developed space
Access to the city, the outdoor and the bayAdditional themes and new experiences
Improved educator development facility
Enhanced online production facilities
Net energy zero building showcase
Major Galleries
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Major Galleries
HumanBehavior
Physics &Perception
LivingSystems
Embarcadero Bay
Pier 15
Pier 17Environment
New Experiences
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New Experiences
New Experiences
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New Experiences
Observatory
New Experiences
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New Experiences
Outdoor Exploratorium
Observatory
New Experiences
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New Experiences
Outdoor Exploratorium
ObservatoryTinkering Studio
New Experiences
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New Experiences
Outdoor Exploratorium
ObservatoryTinkering Studio
Webcast Studio
New Experiences
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New Experiences
Outdoor Exploratorium
ObservatoryTinkering StudioForum
Webcast Studio
New Experiences
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New Experiences
Wired Pier
Outdoor Exploratorium
ObservatoryTinkering StudioForum
Webcast Studio
Creative Engines
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Workshops
Laboratory
Media Production Research
Creative Partnerships (Artists, etc.)
Classrooms/Conferences
Creative Engines
Extend Content to Social Science
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Extend Content to Social Science
Prisioners Delema
Sip of Conflict
Extend Content to Environment
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Extend Content to Environment
Outdoor Exhibits
Plankton
Extend Experience to Observing
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Extend Experience to Observing
Bay Observatory
Bay Model
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Extend Experience to Dialogue
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Extend Experience to Dialogue
Forum
E t d th E i B d th W ll
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Extend the Experience Beyond the Walls
Tablet Apps
Teacher Toolbox
Develop Partnerships with Innovators
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Develop Partnerships with Innovators
National Ocean and
Atmosphere Agency
AutoDesk
Incubator
A 21st Century Learning Center for
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A 21st Century Learning Center forInquiry-Based Science Education