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Orlando Science Center,
777 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 514-2000

http://www.osc.org

Science center, with a CineDome (large-format Iwerks theater combined with a planetarium), an observatory, and 10 exhibition halls, including more than 380 interactive exhibits and 5 Discovery Labs; focused on natural and physical sciences, mathematics, and applied technologies.

Programs for students:
At the center: classes; interactive exhibits; Discovery Labs; field trips. At schools: outreach programs; traveling exhibits.

Materials:
Teacher's guides; lending boxes of hands-on materials; audiovisual and computer-based materials; catalog of materials.

Education and support for teachers:
Preservice and in-service education on science content and hands-on learning; teacher resource center; distance learning center.

[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]
	Copyright 1998 National Academy of Sciences National Academy Press

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