©So then what is a Museum Classroom?
A school or museum space designed for and dedicated to interactive teaching and learning. This indoor or outdoor space is devoted to exploration and discovery through interaction with (but not limited to) works of art, science,
mathematics, and human perception. It allows students and teachers to learn through exploration, play, and experimentation with tools, materials, and other educational resources©
Setting the tone for Inspirations, Ideas, Experimentation,
and Inquiry:
A. Physical Components: The environment will be organized in stations for interactive learning through explorations, investigations, and pursuits of ideas. 
It will reflect an ever-changing museum
with stimulating exhibits. 
B. Critique Wall - Our "middle gray" wall includes three large bulletin boards with spotlights for group and individual critiques of ongoing and completed works.
Students observe, analyze and discuss their work using design elements and principles as the foundation. Students learn with their classmates and the instructor during the process and return to their work with different viewpoints.
C. Tools and Materials Workshop Space -
Areas are organized for student independent use, including art, science and
technology-based tools.
D. An in-class library
is organized to offer books,
posters, and objects for Nature studies
including both Storage and Display areas. There is a need to establish current effective computer and audio-visual offerings in the classroom both for group demonstrations and appropriate research.
E. Creating Artifacts - Students have created painted murals, ceramic tiles murals, and 
stained glass murals
. 
Students
have repaired and created art stools.
F. Featured Artist Space - Throughout the year, student, community, and professional artist works are displayed. These works enhance and support curriculum.
Students gain experience in displaying artwork as well as seeing a diverse body of artists work. This provides an area that highlights exemplary work as students explore mediums.
G. Teacher as Artist in Residence - Altered books, light/dark ox-plow books, sketch-book journal/sketchbook/scrapbook, critique session participant
H. Outdoor Classroom 
- An accessible outdoor space to the indoor classroom is developed to extend educational opportunities. This area is used for art and science investigations along with painting and drawing. 
Along with mosaic murals it includes plants, renewable energy, and ecology, and studies of birds and insects. It also will include an amphitheatre for the Theatre Arts and Music programs. Water and electricity are included.
I. Service Learning - king on two initiatives: Developing
an Outdoor Arts/Science area adjoining our classroom and providing art
activities for senior citizens at Assisted Living Residence.
J. Cooperative Learning 
- Students will teach one
another and will serve as positive role models for younger students. They may
become student ³Explorers² who do workshops for other classes or schools.
K. Technology - Website, group emails, Infocus/computer set up/ projection
area. 
Electronic Handouts
and on-line learning, Digital camera,
Slide projector, overhead, opaque
L. Other good stuff - Magnetic
tape, Idea pole, Retractable laundry line
Paint palettes with clear
plastic covers, Chromacryl paints, engraver
