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Web game boosts girls' interest in science

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About a dozen girls, from 6th through 12th grade, have joined an afterschool program called Universe Quest. Through their participation in this ITEST project, they're learning about astronomy and building their own 3-D, immersive online game that centers around creating characters, who explore the cosmos and answer questions along the way.

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Publication Year
2009
Source
ABC7 News
Topic(s)
Informal Learning and Afterschool
STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development
Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogy
Additional Disciplines
Computer Science - gaming and simulations
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