Some museums provide hands-on science experiences for children of many ages.
Sometimes the most effective science education occurs outside of the classroom. The grants from HHMI's Precollege Science Education program will help nurture and expand programs that stimulate enthusiasm for science, particularly among young people and families. This is the fourth round of awards from HHMI to community-based science institutions. HHMI will announce the new grants awards in July 2001. Science museums and related institutions are adept at integrating informal and formal educational approaches to meet needs often not addressed by schools.