Equipment and Facilities

Teachers should use the Curriculum Guide and resources to determine which activities are likely to be performed. See the equipment and supplies listed in the resources chosen. It is recommended that a school or school division establish an inventory of equipment.

Some suggestions about acquiring equipment are listed below.

• Use materials from home.
  

• Procure unused equipment from other schools.
  
• Obtain community and industry support.

It is desirable that classroom facilities for doing activity-based science should include:

• flat, movable desks or tables appropriate to the size of the students (for group work);
  

• perimeter counter space;
  
• as much storage as possible;
  
• sinks with hot and cold running water;
  
• electrical outlets;
  
• AV equipment and accessories;
  
• reading materials display area;
  
• bulletin/display area;
  
• adjacent or centralized preparation/storage area; and,
  
• natural window lighting for plants or artificial plant-growing lights.

Questions to ask about facilities

• Are equipment and facilities adequate to facilitate the achievement of program objectives?
  

• What areas need improvement?