The Physical Environment
Bickart
Provide tools for scientific Investigations
Create An Invention Center
Provide a variety of interesting collections
Include living things in the classroom
Kilmer
Science can occur anywhere, anytime
Have a science center in the classroom as long it is kept interesting
Holt
Create arrays, centers
Displays containing novelty
Use the school yard to find science activities
Chille
Provide a stimulating environment and engaging materials
Use of commercial products.
Other materials (for constructivist physics)
e.g. Balls, tubing, pulleys, hooks and ropes, boxes
Provide an environment which encourages children to work cooperatively
Questions
For those who are teachers or have experience in the classroom, what are some effective or successful ways of organizing the physical environment to promote science learning?