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; pre-/postvisit and computer-based materials. Education and support for teachers: In-service education on science content and hands-on learning; lecture series; newsletter.

in Stanley Park,

Vancouver,

British Columbia,

Canada V6B 3X8

(Mailing address: P.O. Box 3232, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6B 3X8)

(604) 685-3364

http://www.vancouver-aquarium.org

Canada's Pacific National Aquarium, dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research, and direct action. Programs for students: At the aquarium: self-guided tours; hands-on exhibits; field trips; curriculum-based school programs; overnight programs. At schools: aquavan; aquakits; speakers bureau. Materials: Hands-on activity books; teacher resource manual and pre-/postvisit materials with each formal on-site program; fact sheets. Education and support for teachers: Pre-/in-service workshops on hands-on, curriculum-based activities for teaching life sciences in the classroom; newsletter.

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)