Pennsylvania

9.294 The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, PA 19103-1195 (215) 299-1100

Research-based natural history museum, focused on biology, zoology, earth science, geology, paleontology, natural history, and ecology. Programs for students: At the museum: classes; guided tours; museum safaris; hands-on exhibits. At schools: outreach programs; traveling exhibit (Dinosaur Day). Materials: Dinosaur resource guide; catalog of materials. Education and support for teachers: In-service workshops on science content and hands-on learning; newsletter.

9.295 The Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 622-3131

Research-based natural history museum, with a discovery room and an educational loan collection of more than 4,000 specimens, artifacts, and thematic kits; emphasis on paleontology, geology, life sciences, archaeology, and anthropology. Programs for students: At the museum: classes; interpretive tours; hands-on learning opportunities. At schools: outreach programs; traveling exhibits. Materials: Hands-on activity books; thematic kits; curriculum materials; catalog of materials. Education and support for teachers: In-service courses on science content and hands-on learning.

9.296 The Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5850 (412) 237-3300

Science and technology center, with a planetarium, observatory, Omnimax theater, and computer learning lab. Programs for students: At the center: programs; hands-on exhibits. At schools: outreach programs. Materials: Hands-on activity books; teacher's guides. Education and support for teachers: In-service workshops on science content and hands-on learning.

9.297 Erie Zoo, Erie Zoological Society, 423 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508 (814) 864-4091

Zoo with more than 300 animals on 15 acres, with a children's zoo. Programs for students: At the zoo: guided tours; presentations; classes. At schools: hands-on outreach programs, with live animals. Materials : Hands-on activity books; lending boxes with thematic units, materials, and activities; audiovisual materials. Education and support for teachers: In-service workshops on science content and hands-on learning.

9.298 The Franklin Institute Science Museum, 20th St. & The Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, PA 19103-1194 (215) 448-1200

World-renowned science and technology museum, with a planetarium, Omniverse theater, discovery theater, and children's museum; covers a broad range of sciences, technology, and mathematics. Programs for students: At the museum: interactive exhibits; self-guided tours; Omniverse films; theater presentations; demonstrations; workshops; long-distance learning linked to museum programming. At schools: assembly programs. Materials: Teacher's guides; hands-on science activity kits; materials for self-guided tours. Education and support for teachers: In-service workshops on science content and hands-on learning; leadership programs.

9.299 Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster, 2380 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 569-KIDS

Museum for children ages 2-10, emphasizing learning by doing, with activities that allow children to explore concepts in the physical sciences, paleontology, and geology, and that promote environmental awareness and conservation. Programs for students: At the museum: eight interactive exhibits. At schools throughout south central Pennsylvania: outreach workshops (grades K3). Materials: Pre-/post-workshop classroom activities.

9.300 The Museum of Scientific Discovery, Strawberry Square, Third and Walnut, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1819 (717) 233-7969

Science and technology center with discovery labs, a discovery bar for interactive demonstrations, and a tot spot (ages 2-6); emphasizes physics, earth sciences, biology, health, mathematics, and technology. Programs for students: At the center: discovery lab workshops (enhanced field trip workshops); more than 100 participatory presentations and demonstrations; more than 100 interactive exhibits. At schools: outreach assembly programs; hands-on workshops; portable planetarium; Pennsylvania chapter of Science-by-Mail (national student/scientist pen pal program for grades 4-9). Materials: Hands-on activity books; teacher's guides; pre-/postvisit materials. Education and support for teachers: In-service workshops on science content and hands-on learning; newsletter.

Front Matter (R1-R16)

Part 1. Introduction to the Guide (1-8)

Part 2. Elementary School Science Curriculum Materials (9-9)

Part 2 Overview (10-13)

1. Life Science (14-47)

2. Earth Science (48-67)

3. Physical Science (68-95)

4. Multidisciplinary and Applied Science (96-121)

5. Curriculum Projects Past and Present (122-129)

Part 3. Teacher's References (130-131)

Part 3 Overview (132-133)

6. Books on Teaching Science (134-147)

7. Science Book Lists and Resource Guides (148-155)

8. Periodicals (156-164)

Part 4. Ancillary Resources for Elementary Science Teachers (165-165)

Part 4 Overview (166-167)

9. Museums and Other Places to Visit (168-221)

10. Professional Associations and U.S. Government Organizations (222-243)

Appendixes (244-264)

The Indexes (265-296)