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Statement of the Hypothesis

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

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Statement of the Hypothesis

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  1. Statement of the Hypothesis HR1 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.

  2. 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

  3. Method Instruments • Consent Forms • Surveys • Interviews • Pre and Post Activities

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