Weizmann Institute of Science

The Clore Garden of Science 

Weizmann Institute of Science

Department of Science Teaching 
Ron Blonder

The Weizmann Institute of Science (Weizmann), located in Rehovot Israel, is one of the top-ranking multidisciplinary research institutions in the world. Noted for its wide-ranging exploration of the sciences and technology, the Institute gathers 2,500 scientists, technicians and research students devoted to adventuring into the unknown. The Department of Science Teaching has extensive research and development projects. Work is based on an underlying philosophy that considers curriculum development and implementation, teacher professional development, research and evaluation as an interrelated and continuous long-term activity.

The Clore Garden of Science 

www.weizmann.ac.il/pages/clore-garden-science

The Clore Garden of Science is a unique, entirely outdoor science museum. The garden is home to nearly 80 hands-on exhibits, demonstrate the laws of physics, solar energy, water power and other natural phenomena that we take for granted every day. Natural elements such as sunlight, wind and water play an important role in many of the Garden's displays.