Science Education Materials
The Institute has produced several publications as
outputs of some of its major projects. Additionally, in carrying out its
mandate in science popularisation, NIHERST has been actively involved in the
production of educational materials both for use in schools and for
dissemination to the general public. Copies of these materials can be found
at the Documentation Centre, which is located on the first floor of the
National Science Centre.
The Documentation Centre houses the reference library of
the Institute, providing both specific literature for the project - driven
arms of the various NIHERST departments and ongoing subscriptions with
leading science and technology periodicals.
In 2006, the Centre opened a Media Centre which is fully
air-conditioned and can accommodate a maximum of 40 persons. Special
arrangements can be made to accommodate larger groups who wish to use this
facility.
Visitors can now add video documentary viewings to their
list of activities during their tour of the National Science Centre from the
library’s supply of features from the National Geographic Society, Discovery
Kids, The Learning Channel (TLC) and NIHERST’s Science Communication Unit.
These videographic materials are suitable for a range of age groups, from
pre-school to secondary as well as for general audiences.
A list of the NIHERST publications is available on the
web site, arranged in the following categories:
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