Science Materials Resource Center
The Rhode Island
Science Materials Resource Center
The Backbone of a Science-Literate
Workforce for Rhode Island
Read about the Materials Resource Center and how we can help you
Serving 50% of all K-8 students in Rhode Island
Services provided:
Provides start-up consulting support for districts/schools interested in adopting kit-based, inquiry science
Coordinates kit schedules for over 240 schools in 20 RI districts and 3 MA districts
Updates kit component parts based on teacher feedback
Supports students’ role in managing the materials with alpha inventory lists, (pictorial inventory lists for K-1), teacher training and video.
Configures kits to support 1-5 classes of students
Audits and replenishes kits after each use
Supports Teacher-to-Teacher and Teacher-to-MRC Feedback System
Organizes the kit deliveries and tracks the kits at the schools
Negotiates with vendors for best price/quality
Purchases in bulk, pre-packs consumable items
Supports districts’ related professional development needs
Track teachers’ kit training professional development
Offers tours of the RI Science Materials Resource Center
Supports pre-service teacher programs with kit materials and orientation tours
Providing state-of-the-art science materials to over 1500 K-8 teachers
The right materials to the right teacher at the right time
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