I found a FANTASTIC article over on Wired that really encompasses a lot of philosophy behind hands-on science centers and what we try to teach!
Check it out —> HERE!
(If you’re not much of a reader [SPOILER ALERT!], it basically looks at a shirt [found below] that says “Stand Back I’m Going to try Science.” Which at first glance is funny, but really just furthers the stereotype that science is only for SCIENTISTS. What we want to teach both young and old is that science is for EVERYONE. Granted, yes, we need specialization in the world, but it’s important that we all appreciate and understand basic science principles.)
Anyway, I thought it was a fantastic little article and definitely worth the few minutes to read!
Enjoy!
-Jacie
Image Courtesy of Wired.com
Science Spectrum 