Classroom
Organization
Keeping High Traffic Areas Free of
Congestion
- Arrange high traffic areas away from each
other
- Keep aisles wide and clear
- Pay attention to accessibility for
wheelchair users
- Make sure students can easily get to and
reach necessary items
- Keep quiet areas away from the high traffic
areas
- Keep classroom pets and aquaria away from
high traffic areas
- Try to arrange sets of desks away from
other sets of desks
Be Sure Students Can Be Seen Easily by the
Teacher
- Arrange the classroom so that the teacher
has a clear line of sight to all student desks, book shelves,
learning centers, table areas, and science storage
facilities
- Watch for potential safety
problems
Keep Frequently Used Teaching Materials and
Student Supplies Readily Accessible
- Keep science equipment and supplies in
readily accessible areas
- Use rolling carts
- Have materials used in investigations
readily accessible
- Have materials used for making products
readily accessible
Be Certain Students Can See Instructional
Presentations and Displays
- Make sure that students can easily see and
hear presentations and guest speakers, discrepant events, or
demonstrations
- Keep displays where students can see
them
- Position televisions, screens, and monitors
so that all students have a clear view
- Consider height, angle, distance, and
glare
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