9.301 National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Commons West, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 323-7235

A zoo for birds—more than 450, representing 225 species—with five discovery stations and a botanical garden. Programs for students: At the aviary: guided/self-guided tours; classes; discovery workshops; bird shows. At schools: outreach programs. Materials: Hands-on activity books; curriculum units with hands-on materials; teacher's guides;

pre-/postvisit and audiovisual materials. Education and support for teachers: Environmental discovery workshops and in-service workshops on science content and hands-on learning.

9.302 The North Museum of Natural History and Science, Franklin and Marshall College, College and Buchanan Ave., Lancaster, PA 17604-3003 (717) 291-3941

Museum of natural history and science, with a planetarium, herbarium, and hands-on discovery room. Programs for students: At the museum: interactive tours; hands-on exhibits; planetarium shows; field trips; 8-week, award-winning summer science program. At schools: outreach programs. Materials: Hands-on activity books; curriculum units with hands-on materials. Education and support for teachers: Adult education workshops; newsletter.

9.303 Philadelphia Zoological Garden, 3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104-1196 (215) 243-1100

Zoo and botanical collection on 42 acres, with 1,600 animals representing 500 species, and including two areas designed especially for children-the Treehouse (with simulated animal habitats) and a children's zoo. Programs for students: At the zoo: classes; guided tours; animal demonstrations; hands-on exhibits. At schools: outreach programs. Materials: Hands-on activity books; teacher's guides; audiovisual materials. Education and support for teachers: In-service workshops on science content and hands-on learning; newsletter.

9.304 Please Touch Museum, 210 No. 21st St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 963-0667

Museum for children ages 1 to 7, integrating science, arts, and humanities, with science included in all exhibits. Programs for students: At the museum: hands-on exhibits; in-depth presentation of one exhibit with each class visit. At schools: regional outreach programs. Materials : Traveling trunks containing an extensive manual and 2 weeks' worth of books, artifacts, games, and other materials, for shipment anywhere in the United States; pre-/postvisit materials. Education and support for teachers: In-service training on hands-on learning and teaching science in early elementary grades.

9.305 Wagner Free Institute of Science, Montgomery Ave. and 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19121 (215) 763-6529

Historic museum, focused primarily on natural history, geology, and paleontology. Programs for students: At the museum: hands-on classes; guided tours; lectures. At schools: outreach programs. Materials: Hands-on activity books; lending boxes of hands-on materials. Education and support for teachers: Courses, lectures, and workshops on science; in-service workshops on 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)