CANADA

9.332 National Museum of Science and Technology, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1G 5A3 (613) 991-3044

Science and technology museum, emphasizing physical and space sciences, computers, and technology. Programs for students: At the museum: hands-on exhibits; programs for school groups. Materials: Teacher's guides; audiovisual materials; pre-/postvisit materials and activity sheets available to program participants; catalog of materials. Edu cation and support for teachers: In-service workshops on hands-on learning.

9.333 Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd., Don Mills, Ontario, Canada M3C 1T3 (416) 429-4100

Renowned science center, with a Challenger Learning Center and numerous hands-on exhibits focused on the life, physical, earth, and space sciences. Programs for students: At the center: hands-on participatory workshops; presentations to school groups; and hands-on exhibits. At schools: outreach programs. 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.

9.334 Saskatchewan Science Centre, Winnipeg St. and Wascana Dr., Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4P 3M3 (306) 791-7900

Science center in two facilities: an IMAX theater and a Powerhouse of Discovery with more than 80 hands-on exhibits; emphasis on the physical, life, and environmental sciences. Programs for students: At the center: shows; demonstrations; programs for school groups; table-top science experiences; workshops. Materials: Hands-on activity books; teacher's guides. Education and support for teachers: In-service workshops on science content and hands-on learning; newsletter.

9.335 The Science Centre, 701 11th St., S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2C4 (403) 221-3700

Science museum, including a multimedia science theater with Digistar projector, exhibit halls, and a science demonstration area. Programs for students: At the center: science demonstrations; hands-on exhibits; science theater presentations; multimedia shows; science/technology competitions. At schools: inflatable planetarium. Materials: Hands-on activity books; teacher's guides; pre-/postvisit materials. Education and support for teachers: Workshop on hands-on science associated with exhibits and multimedia shows.

9.336 Science North, 100 Ramsey Lake Rd., Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3E 5S9 (705) 522-3701

Northern Ontario's original science center, with an IMAX theater, nickel mine, fossil lab, and solar telescope; focused on the physical, life, earth, space, environmental, and information sciences, and technology. Programs for students: At the center: classes; hands-on exhibits; field trips. At schools: outreach programs; traveling exhibits. Materials: Lending boxes of hands-on materials. Education and support for teachers: In-service workshops on science content and hands-on learning; newsletter.

9.337 SCIENCE WORLD British Columbia, 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6A 3Z7 (604) 687-8414

Science center with an Omnimax theater, emphasizing all the sciences, technology, and mathematics. Programs for students: At the center: interactive displays; shows; demonstrations; workshops. At schools throughout British Columbia: science presentations and hands-on displays. Materials: Hands-on activity books; teacher's guides; traveling discovery boxes; pre-/postvisit, audiovisual, and computer-based materials. Education and support for teachers: In-service education on science content and process skills; orientation evenings before class visits; lecture series; newsletter.

9.338 Vancouver Aquarium, Canada's Pacific National Aquarium, in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6B 3X8 (604) 685-3364

Canada's Pacific National Aquarium, focused on the conservation of aquatic life. Programs for students: At the aquarium: guided tours; hands-on exhibits; field trips; curriculum-based programs. At schools: aquavan; speakers bureau. Materials: Hands-on activity books; teacher resource manual and pre-/postvisit materials with each formal on-site program. Education and support for teachers: In-service workshops on marine biology 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)