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?