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| Science and Children | 5 |
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| Huff, Phyllis | 1 |
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| Peters, Tom | 1 |
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Direct linkPeters, Tom – Science and Children, 2004
When a commercial pilot steps into the cockpit of an airplane, it has been serviced by a host of personnel and will be supported by many more from takeoff to landing. In more and more places, when an elementary school teacher steps into inquiry-centered science instruction, his or her materials have been carefully prepared by a team of experts,…
Descriptors: Learning Resources Centers, Facility Planning, Facilities Management, Science Materials
Peer reviewedUkens, Leon L. – Science and Children, 1976
Described are factors to be considered in planning, constructing, and running a learning center. Three different types of learning centers based upon the overall objective of the centers, are described. (SL)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedSherfey, Geraldine R.; Huff, Phyllis – Science and Children, 1976
Described is a method of planning and evaluating a science learning center and learning center activities. (SL)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Educational Facilities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedLapp, Douglas M.; Benton, Leslie J. – Science and Children, 1974
Describes a program in Fairfax County, Virginia, in which Elementary Science Study (ESS) materials are constructed and reconditioned in an Instructional Materials Processing Center using local community labor. Also discusses an inservice program for training teachers in the use of ESS materials. (JR)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Elementary School Science, Inservice Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedMcIntyre, Margaret – Science and Children, 1976
Described is a science learning center for preschool children, some criteria for selecting materials for the center, and management procedures for the center. (SL)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Facilities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
