Includes bibliographical references and index.

Front Matter -- Copyright page -- Dedication -- Foreword / David F. Treagust -- About the Cover -- List of Figures and Tables -- What Research Has To Tell Teachers about Learning Experiences outside School (LEOS) -- Enhancing Science Learning -- Formal, Informal, Non-Formal Learning & Free-Choice Learning -- Learning Experiences outside School -- The Learner-Integrated Field Trip Inventory (LIFTI) -- Integrating Formal, Informal and Non-Formal Learning Using the Digitally-Integrated Fieldtrip Inventory (DIFI) -- The Practice of Learning Experiences outside School -- Learning Biological Sciences via Learning Experiences outside School -- Learning Chemical Sciences via Learning Experiences outside School -- Learning Earth & Space Sciences via Learning Experiences outside School -- Learning Physical Sciences via Learning Experiences outside School -- Back Matter -- The New Zealand Curriculum and Science Curriculum -- Index.

The authors provide practical, research-informed, guidelines and detailed lesson plans that improve learning of chemical, physical, biological, and Earth & space sciences. The context for learning is the myriad of exciting opportunities provided by informal science institutions such as zoos, museums, space centers and the outdoors. Many such institutions seek to educate the public and inspire budding scientists. Visits outside school help students relate science to everyday life, providing strong motivation to learn science for all abilities. This book shows the key to making such visits effective, is when they are linked to classroom learning using a learning management system, drawing upon modern students’ fascination with digital technologies and mobile devices.