Community Membership
If you are a parent, teacher, or administrator, a SMATE Membership might be perfect for you! Do you need increased access to materials and curriculum to enhance your science teaching? Are you looking for more resources to engage learners in science content?
SMATE grant participants and cooperating k-12 teachers that support WWU's Woodring students (by hosting a science education practicum or having a student teacher), are eligible for a free membership!
Memberships are valid for one academic year (August-July) .
Please note: Computers and calculators are not available for checkout by community members.
Interested? Contact Whitney Morrison at SMATE
About Us
SMATE is home to the Science Education program at Western.
We serve as a resource for teaching science and provide equipment and supplies to enhance science education.
For over 20 years, we have been training future teachers in effective science teaching methods.
Our Facility
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is open for everyone to explore at no cost during our open hours.
Affordable memberships are available, allowing you to check out books, supplies, and equipment for a two-week period.
Membership Options
- Family Membership: $95 per year
- Individual Teacher Membership: $95 per year
- School Membership: $280 per year
- Grant Participants: Free
- Cooperating teachers: Free
- Scholarships available
Storybooks
Curiosity Cabinets
EduTOYpia
Books, Curriculum and Journals
Stockroom
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