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Materials and equipment
The ASE Materials and Equipment booklet provides lists of equipment and materials compiled from what primary teachers at the time (1966) found met the needs of their own classes as they developed investigations. It reassured teachers that a large collection of equipment was not necessary before investigations could begin, but should be built up gradually from what was found to be needed.
The book provides addresses of sources of equipment of different kinds. In addition some instructions are included for constructing certain pieces of equipment for the children's use, such as insect cages and pond nets which it is suggested could be done by teachers. It includes photographs of displays of plant and other natural material improvised from items found in the classroom.
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