Index
–A–
Advanced High School Courses 32
American Association of Physics Teachers 194
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 41, 43, 44, 45, 52
Americans with Disabilities Act 39
An Analysis of Laboratory Safety in Texas 3, 38
Animal Study Center 85
Architectural Barriers Act 39
–B–
Bibliography 234
Biology Curriculum 27
Botanical Gardens 228
Butterfly Garden 124
building a garden 124
–C–
Certification of Design and Construction
35, 135
Chemistry Curriculum 27
Chemical Storage Room 108, 109, 110
Classroom Standards 87
Commissioner’s Rules Concerning
School Facilities 88, 132
Common Texas Wildflowers for Butterfly Gardens 229
Constructing a Pond 121
site selection 121
design 122, 127
pond maintenance 123
Corrosives Cabinets 62
accessibility 64
acid 63
purpose 62
styles 63
standards 64
types 63
Creating an Outdoor Learning Area 115
Credits 233
238
–D–
Demonstration Tables 74
mobile unit 74
optional features 75
purpose 74
retractable mirror 75
teacher’s desk 75
types 74
Display Cabinets 81
base cabinet 81, 82
specialty 83
tall case 82
upper case 81
Drench Hoses, Hand Held 55
accessibility 56
countertop-mounted 55
purpose 55
socket-mounted 55
specifications 57
standards 56
types 55
wall-mounted 55
–E–
Educational Adequacy 36
Elementary School Laboratory Facilities Design Checklist 216
Elementary School Science Curriculum
6
Emergency Eye/Face Wash Stations 43
wall-mounted 44
Emergency Showers 50
accessibility 51
floor-mounted 50
horizontally mounted 50
modesty screen 50
purpose 50
shower/eyewash specifications 54
specifications 53
standards 51
types 50
Evacuating a Laboratory Room 106
Science Facilities Standards: Kindergarten through Grade 12
Eye/Face Wash Stations 43
accessibility 46
purpose 43
specifications 49
standards 45
types 44
–F–
Faucets 78
ADA-compliant 79
aerator 78
gooseneck, panel-mounted 79
gooseneck, cold water only 78
hose connection 78
Vandalgard Unicast 78
Fifth-Grade Curriculum 12
Fire Extinguishers 65, 189
Class A 65
Class B 65
Class C 65
Class D 65
purpose 65
standards 66
specifications 67
First-Grade Curriculum 6
Flammables Cabinets 62
accessibility 64
purpose 62
standards 64
styles 63
types 63
Fourth-Grade Curriculum 12
Fume Hoods 58
accessibility 60
auxiliary-air bypass 59
conventional 58
purpose 58
specifications 61
standards 59
trifacial 58
types 58
–G–
Gas Jets 80
purpose 80
types 80
General Classroom Requirements 36
Glassware Drying Rack 77
–H–
Hand-Held Drench Hoses 55
accessibility 56
purpose 55
specifications 57
standards 56
types 55
High School Science Curriculum 24
High School Laboratory Facilities Design Checklist 218
–I–
Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act 39
Integrated Physics and Chemistry Curriculum 24
–K–
Kindergarten Curriculum 6
–L–
Laboratory Room Standards 88
elementary school 89
middle school 89
high school 90
Laboratory Safety 196
Laboratory Tables 69
ADA-compliant 70
Axis 3™ 71
bench-type 70
freestanding bench 70
four-student work bench 71
imprinted top 71
pedestal 72
perimeter 72
TE II, ADA-compliant 72
trifacial lab center 72
two-to-four student 70
Lecture/Laboratory Room Standards 91
elementary school 91
middle school 92
high school 92
Science Facilities Standards: Kindergarten through Grade 12
239
–M–
Major Space Renovation 35
Manufacturer Resources 226
Middle School Science Curriculum 16
Middle School Laboratory Facilities Design Checklist 217
Minimum Standards 93
classrooms 93
laboratory rooms 93
lecture/laboratory rooms 94
–N–
National Science Education Leadership Association 202
class size in science laboratory rooms 202
science teaching conditions 203
science for handicapped and learning disabled 202
science education for middle-level students 206
working conditions for secondary science teachers 202
National Science Education Standards 1
National Fire Protection Association 62
National Science Teachers Association
working conditions for secondary science teachers 211
–O–
Other High School Courses for Science Credit 32
Outdoor Learning Areas 115
creating a habitat 118
creating an outdoor learning area 117
design 129
evaluating the site 117
native plant species 119
planning committee 116
providing shelter and space 120
providing water 120
providing a variety of food 119
site selection criteria 116
Overcrowding and Science Facilities 38
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–P–
Plant Study Center 85
Preparation Room 107, 109, 110
–R–
Recommended Minimum Standards 93, 94
Reference Guide to Safety and Science Facilities 40, 41
Renovations and New Construction 35
Role of Laboratory and Field Investigations in Biology
Education 199
–S–
Safety Center 85
Second-Grade Curriculum 9
Seventh-Grade Curriculum 19
Science Classroom Requirements 36
Science Department Designs 95
Science Education Safety 196
Science Facilities and Safety Checklist
219
School Facilities Standards (TEA) 35
classroom requirements 36
laboratory room requirements 37
lecture/laboratory room
requirements 36
Science Room Designs 95
K–2 classroom 96
K–2 laboratory 99
3–5 classroom 97
3–5 laboratory 100
3–5 lecture/laboratory 103
6–8 laboratory 101
6–8 lecture/laboratory 104
6–12 classroom 98
9–12 laboratory 102
9–12 lecture/laboratory 105
Sliding Dry Marker Board 84
Sinks 76
island 77
perimeter 76
purpose 76
rinse-away 76
trough 76
types 76
Science Facilities Standards: Kindergarten through Grade 12
Sixth-Grade Curriculum 16
Space Requirements 36
Specialty Equipment 84
State and Federal Resources 227
Storage Rooms 108, 109, 110
Sustainable School Design 2
–T–
Tepid Water 46, 49, 51, 53, 54, 56, 57
Texas Accessibility Standards 39, 165
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills 150
Third-Grade Curriculum 9
Tools Required by the TEKS
kindergarten 7
first grade 8
second grade 10
third grade 11
fourth grade 13
fifth grade 14
sixth grade 17
seventh grade 20
eighth grade 22
–V–
Ventilation: Floor to Ceiling 64
accessibility 64
continuous system 64
forced-air system 64
purpose 64
types 64
Science Facilities Standards: Kindergarten through Grade 12
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
TITLE VI, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964; THE MODIFIED COURT ORDER, CIVIL ACTION
5281, FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, TYLER DIVISION
Reviews of local education agencies pertaining to compliance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964
and with specific requirements of the Modified Court Order, Civil Action No. 5281, Federal District
Court, Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division are conducted periodically by staff representatives of
the Texas Education Agency. These reviews cover at least the following policies and practices:
(1) acceptance policies on student transfers from other school districts;
(2) operation of school bus routes or runs on a nonsegregated basis;
(3) nondiscrimination in extracurricular activities and the use of school facilities;
(4) nondiscriminatory practices in the hiring, assigning, promoting, paying, demoting, reassigning, or dismissing of faculty and staff members who work with children;
(5) enrollment and assignment of students without discrimination on the basis of race,
color, or national origin;
(6) nondiscriminatory practices relating to the use of a student’s first language; and
(7) evidence of published procedures for hearing complaints and grievances.
In addition to conducting reviews, the Texas Education Agency staff representatives check complaints
of discrimination made by a citizen or citizens residing in a school district where it is alleged
discriminatory practices have occurred or are occurring.
Where a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act is found, the findings are reported to the Office for
Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education.
If there is a direct violation of the Court Order in Civil Action No. 5281 that cannot be cleared through
negotiation, the sanctions required by the Court Order are applied.
TITLE VII, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED BY THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1972; EXECUTIVE ORDERS 11246 AND 11375; EQUAL PAY
ACT OF 1964; TITLE IX, EDUCATION AMENDMENTS; REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
AS AMENDED; 1974 AMENDMENTS TO THE WAGE-HOUR LAW EXPANDING THE
AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1967; VIETNAM ERA VETERANS
READJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1972 AS AMENDED; IMMIGRATION REFORM
AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986; AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; AND THE
CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1991.
The Texas Education Agency shall comply fully with the nondiscrimination provisions of all federal
and state laws, rules, and regulations by assuring that no person shall be excluded by consideration for
recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or be
denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the
grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status (except where age,
sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient
administration). The Texas Education Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer.
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Science Facilities Standards: Kindergarten through Grade 12
Science Facilities Standards: Kindergarten through Grade 12
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