These guidelines are designed to help Maryland's educators and citizens make informed choices about the types of facilities they will provide for teaching science in grades K-12. They are not a blueprint for facilities nor are they an attempt to standardize all science programs or facilities, but seek to identify elements to consider, people to…

All state departments of education in the United States and Canada were surveyed in regard to their space recommendations for elementary and secondary schools. Survey results from 49 states and 5 provinces are categorized by 5 space types, with 28 room types; 3 grade levels; and 3 ranges of space. (MLF)

A new law in the Netherlands will amalgamate nursery and primary education into basic education serving students ages four to twelve years. This publication deals especially with the new approach needed for buildings meeting the needs of the combined groups. A summary of the standards for new buildings and the findings of a study examining the…

This presentation of suggested layouts and specifications for home economics facilities has been prepared to be of service to school boards, architects, teachers, and administrators who are planning new schools or making renovations to existing structures. Room layouts are shown for a foods and nutrition room, or the foods and nutrition area of a…

This document presents an inventory of current physical facilities, plus a review of trends over the past 10 years, at universities in Ontario (Canada) as of the 1995-96 academic year. In Section 1 the space formula and inventory classification system are defined. Section 2 provides an overview of space inventories and usage for the period 1983-84…

This paper offers an outline for developing a program for designing and constructing a child care facility. The importance of the administrator's communication of specific plans to the architect in order to save time and money is emphasized. It is suggested that local child care licensing agencies be contacted for information about zoning…

This guide is designed for use by any person or groups of persons responsible for planning occupational programs in the machine trades. Its major purpose is to elicit the necessary information for the writing of educational specifications for facilities to house needed vocational programs in machine tool operation, machine shop, and tool and die…

The twelfth in a series also including guides for facilities for medical x-ray technologist, medical assistant, and medical secretary programs, the document is intended for use in the preparation of educational specifications for facilities for dental laboratory technician programs. Designed for use by those responsible for planning facilities,…

This 13th in a series of guides for planning facilities for educational programs is intended for use in the preparation of educational specifications for facilities for dental assistant programs. Designed for use by those responsible for planning facilities, the guide can also be used for instructional purposes in universities, colleges, seminars,…

This 14th in a series of guides for planning facilities for educational programs is intended for use in the preparation of educational specifications for facilities for dental hygienist programs. Designed for use by those responsible for planning facilities, the guide can also be used for instructional purposes in universities, colleges, seminars,…

The Philadelphia Board of Education has begun to consider the purchase and conversion of commercial and industrial structures for use as teaching facilities. One such building, a six-story fireproof loft building, has been purchased for this purpose. This study investigates the possibilities and limitations of conversion and points up the…

This publication was developed to assist educators, engineers, and architects in planning facilities for occupational education. The first section is primarily concerned with the educator's responsibilities for involving staff and community in orderly planning. The second part is concerned with the technical characteristics of occupational…

Recommendations are offered for an adequate physical education instructional program to be considered for all proposed construction in the state. Sizes and dimensions for indoor and outdoor facilities, at the elementary, middle, and high school level are provided, with specific recommendations for middle and high school gymnasiums. A concluding…

This paper, focusing on young children's need for privacy, describes a study conducted to determine the manner in which children in day care centers resolve the problem of reduced space and time for privacy. A pilot study revealed that children displayed three privacy seeking behaviors: (1) verbal and nonverbal territorial behavior (use or defense…

In the preparation of written educational specifications, the content, organization and method of presentation of materials are far from standardized with no one pattern being advocated. There are, however, certain standards or criteria which are desirable for guidance. The educational specifications should provide the architect with all of the…