9.325 Seacoast Science Center, Rte. 1A, at Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH 03870 (603) 436-8043

Aquarium and environmental education center at a 300-acre park featuring seven distinct habitats; focused on marine and coastal biology, natural sciences, and cultural history. Programs for students: At the center: outdoor classes; guided tours. At schools: outreach programs, with live animals. Materials: Hands-on activity books; teacher's guides with activities for classes at the center; pre-/postvisit activities. Education and support for teachers: Seasonal workshops; newsletter.

Rhode Island

9.326 Audubon Society of Rhode Island, 12 Sanderson Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917 (401) 949-5454

Headquarters for a 78-acre habitat area and four wildlife refuges, and location of the Teacher Resource Center, a statewide lending library of environmental materials. Programs for students: At refuges and at schools: field trip programs led by Audubon educators. At schools: hands-on outreach programs. Materials: Lending boxes; hands-on activity books; curriculum units with hands-on materials; teacher's guides; audiovisual materials; magazine for students. Education and support for teachers: In-service workshops on science content and hands-on learning; magazine.

9.327 Museum of Natural History, Roger Williams Park, Providence, RI 02907-3600 (401) 785-9450

Natural history museum, with a planetarium, an education center, and a marine invertebrate touch tank; focused on environmental, life, earth, and space sciences, and astronomy. Programs for students: At the museum: planetarium programs; interactive gallery tours; auditorium presentations; hands-on exhibits. Materials: Gallery guide; natural history loan kits. Education and support for teachers: In-service education on astronomy and on hands-on learning.

9.328 Roger Williams Park Zoo, Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02905 (401) 785-3510

One of America's first zoos, with more than 700 live animals on 35 acres in naturalistic settings; emphasis on nature conservation, with an active research and breeding program. Programs for students : At the zoo: tours. At schools: zoomobile visits. Materials: Hands-on activity books; teacher's guides; pre-/postvisit activities for students and teachers. Education and support for teachers: In-service education on science content and hands-on learning; field trips.

Vermont

9.329 The Discovery Museum, 51 Park St., Essex Junction, VT 05452 (802) 878-8687

Science museum for grades K-12, with a planetarium and a 1950s-style diner in which students participate in hands-on experiments; emphasis on the physical, natural, and environmental sciences. Programs for students: At the museum: participatory exhibits; classes and workshops; guided tours; planetarium shows; field trips. At schools: classroom workshops and experiments. Materials: Lending kits with hands-on materials; supplemental activities; catalog of materials. Education and support for teachers: Teacher training sessions; newsletter.

9.330 Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, Main and Prospect, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 (802) 748-2372

General museum and planetarium, also including the Northern New England Weather Center, and offering instructional programs in biology, ecology, meteorology, astronomy, geology, and physics. Programs for students : At the museum: hands-on natural history exhibits; classes. At field study sites: programs. At schools: outreach programs. Materials: Lending boxes of hands-on materials. Education and support for teachers : In-service workshops on science content and hands-on learning; lending library of science materials.

9.331 Montshire Museum of Science, Montshire Rd., Norwich, VT 05055 (802) 649-2200

Science museum and education center, with 100 acres of woodland and trails along the Connecticut River; focused on the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. Programs for students: At the museum: workshops; classes; self-guided tours; hands-on exhibits and demonstrations. At schools: hands-on exhibits; portable planetarium; rent-a-scientist programs. Materials: Teacher's guides; catalog of materials. Education and support for teachers: In-service workshops and courses on science content and hands-on learning.

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)