Statement of the Hypothesis H R 1 Planned outdoor learning experiences, twice a week for 4 weeks, will lead to increased gains in the science learning.

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Statement of the Hypothesis H R 1 Planned outdoor learning experiences, twice a week for 4 weeks, will lead to increased gains in the science learning of 25 fourth graders at P.S. X, as measured by pre and post learning experiences questionnaires.

Method Participants  Twenty-five fourth graders from P.S. X, a Title 1 public school  (N) Teachers from P.S. X  Two Brooklyn Botanic Garden Instructors

Method Instruments  Consent Forms  Surveys  Interviews  Pre and Post Activities

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