and health. Programs for students: At the center: hands-on exhibits; demonstrations; classes. At schools: outreach program combining science and art; traveling exhibits. Materials: Teacher's guides; previsit materials. Education and support for teachers: Workshops; newsletter.

1801 Mountain Rd., N.W.,

Albuquerque, NM 87104-1375

(505) 841-2800

http://www.nmmnh-abq.mus.nm.us

Natural history museum focusing on earth and life sciences, with special emphasis on strengthening science education in rural schools. Programs for students: At the museum: large-format film theater; self-guided tours; hands-on exhibits; summer science camps. At schools: outreach programs; satellite broadcasts on ecology of the Southwest. Materials: Hands-on bilingual activity books; lending boxes of specimens; teacher's guides; lending equipment for student research in ecology. Education and support for teachers: Statewide in-service education programs on science content and hands-on learning; newsletter.

Top of New Mexico Highway 2001,

Alamogordo, NM 88310

(Mailing address: P.O. Box 533, Alamogordo, NM 88311)

(505) 437-2840

Space center complex with a 4-story museum, space theater (planetarium and Omnimax), and air and space park. Programs for students: At the center: guided/self-guided tours; numerous classes; planetarium shows. At schools in Arizona, Texas, and Colorado: outreach programs with grade-specific, hands-on learning experiences; traveling exhibits. Materials: Hands-on activity books; lending boxes of hands-on materials; teacher's guides; audiovisual and computer-based materials; catalog of materials. Education and support for teachers: In-service workshops at schools on science content and hands-on learning, using national curricular materials; resource library.

1320 S. Hwy. 191,

Moab, UT 84532

(Mailing address: P.O. Box 68, Moab, UT 84532)

(800) 860-5262

Educational institute situated in and using as its classroom the canyons of southeastern Utah (including Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and several Bureau of Land Management Wilderness Study Areas); focused on physical, earth, and life sciences, and on public lands issues; also emphasizes scientific, recreational, and social aspects of the environment. Programs for students: At the institute: multidisciplinary program for school groups. At schools: outreach programs. Materials: River study programs on the Colorado, Green, San Juan, and Dolores rivers. Education and support for teachers: Programs; workshops; graduate residency program.

15 S. State St.,

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

(801) 531-4940

Planetarium and space science museum, emphasizing astronomy and astrophysics, space science, physics, and chemistry. Programs for students: At the planetarium: planetarium shows; discussions on space topics; science demonstrations; hands-on exhibits; telescope observing sessions. At schools: assemblies; classroom visits; exhibits; portable planetarium. Materials: Lending boxes with hands-on materials; teacher's guides; computer-based materials.

University of Utah,

President's Circle,

200 S. University St.,

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

(Mailing address: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112)

(801) 581-4887

University-based natural history museum focusing on physical, life, and earth sciences. Programs for students: At the museum: classes; guided/self-guided tours; hands-on exhibits. At schools: outreach classes. Materials: Teaching kits with hands-on materials for loan. Education and support for teachers: In-service classes on science content and hands-on learning; field trips.

Front Matter (R1-R16)

PART 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE GUIDE (1-5)

PART 2. MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE CURRICULUM MATERIALS (6-13)

1. Physical Science (14-69)

2. Life Science (70-115)

3. Environmental Science (116-153)

4. Earth and Space Science (154-197)

5. Multidisciplinary and Applied Science (198-255)

6. Sources of Information on Educational Software and Multimedia Programs (256-261)

PART 3. REFERENCE MATERIALS (262-267)

7. Books on Teaching Science (268-281)

8. Science Book Lists and Resource Guides (282-291)

9. Periodicals (292-303)

PART 4. ANCILLARY RESOURCES (304-309)

10. Museums and Other Places to Visit (310-371)

11. Professional Associations and U.S. Government Organizations (372-395)

Appendix A (396-408)

Appendix B (409-424)

Appendix C (425-440)

Appendix D (441-448)

THE INDEXES (449-480)