We also assume that water and electric outlets will be available. In addition we need one table which can be cleared for our use. We will bring everything else with us unless we contact you in advance. Please remain in your classroom and help to maintain order as you would for any other visitor. Occasionally, we might ask you to help with an activity, but nothing that requires advanced preparation.
Some teachers like to participate in all of the activities, others prefer to observe.
Either approach is fine with us. All our units are self-contained, drawing only on knowledge from previous grades. There is no academic preparation necessary. The purpose of this event is to make science the focus of a fun week, so building excitement as you would for an assembly or reading program is always appreciated. We assume that most classes contain special needs students, and that dynamics are already in place which help to support those students.