Teacher Resources
Welcome
to the Holifield Science Learning Center's
Teacher Resource page!
Here you will find information regarding how to borrow animals from the Living Materials Center for use in your classroom, natural materials and scientific tools available for checkout, how to schedule a classroom presentation, and preparation for your field trip to the Outdoor Learning Center.
Animal Library
The Living Materials Center (LMC) provides a variety of live animals that teachers can borrow for use in their classroom for any specified length of time. These animals come with habitat set-up, food, and instructions for care. Some animals are subject to availability. Click here for a list of animals in the LMC Animal Library.
Contact Tammy Welch during school hours at (469) 752-1193 or Tammy.Welch@pisd.edu to request animals for your classroom.
Classroom Materials
The Holifield Science Learning Center has a collection of natural items, scientific tools, and discovery boxes available for teachers to checkout and use in their classrooms. A complete list of materials that may be borrowed can be found here.
Classroom Presentations
Teachers can schedule a live animal presentation by HSLC staff by contacting Tammy Welch at 469-752-1193 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Presentations are approximately 30 minutes in duration and can be tailored to fit the intended audience. Click here for a list of presentation topics offered.
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This page last updated in August 2006.
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