Welcome to the Holifield Science Learning Center's Teacher Resource page!
Here you will find information regarding how to borrow animals from the Jim Dunlap 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.
Teacher Field Trip Preparation Information
Forms by Grade Level
English Kindergarten First Second Fourth
Spanish Kindergarten First Second Fourth
Plano ISD students in grades Kindergarten, First, Second, and Fourth attend a field trip to the Holifield Science Learning Center as part of their Integrated Curriculum studies. Fifth graders who do not attend Outdoor School at Collin County Adventure Camp have an opportunity to visit the HSLC for a fun day of learning that includes some of the lessons and hands-on labs taught at camp. Secondary science classes have the opportunity to utilize the facilities dependant upon staff availability.
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.
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.
The Jim Dunlap 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.