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Museum of Science and Industry,
4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33617-2099
(813) 987-6324

Science center, with a planetarium, an IMAX theater, and a Challenger Learning Center; emphasizes physical, earth, space, life, and environmental sciences and archaeology.

Programs for students:
At the center: hands-on exhibits; self-guided tours; hands-on classes; planetarium and IMAX shows; telescope viewing; fossil-finding and archaeological field trips. At schools: outreach programs, including portable planetarium.

Materials:
Curriculum units with hands-on materials to accompany program topics.

Education and support for teachers:
Workshops and seminars for teachers on science content and hands-on learning; newsletter.

[Ch 1: Physical Science] [Ch 2: Life Science] [Ch 3: Environmental Science] [Ch 4: Earth and Space Science] [Ch 5: Multi and Applied Science] [Ch 6: Sources of Info on Software] [Ch 7: Books on Teaching Science] [Ch 8: Science Book Lists] [Ch 9: Periodicals] [Ch 10: Museums] [Ch 11: Professional Associations]	[Title Index] [Index of Authors, etc.] [Subject Index] [Topics Index] [Content Standards Index] [Grade Level Index] [Scientific Areas Index] [Ancillary Resources Index] [OPENING PAGE]
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