Community Connections For Science Education: History and Theory You Can Use, Volume II takes a look at various informal science education (ISE) settings—some found in most communities, some unique to one location. An informal science experience has the potential to enhance hands-on interaction, and by extension, scientific inquiry. Here the authors speak of their joys and constraints as they offer an insider’s perspective of what informal science settings can provide teachers, parents, school board members, and informal educators. By extending the science program beyond the school walls and into the community, all children can learn science in a meaningful context.