These guidelines are designed to help Maryland's educators and citizens make informed choices about the types of facilities they will provide for teaching science in grades K-12. They are not a blueprint for facilities nor are they an attempt to standardize all science programs or facilities, but seek to identify elements to consider, people to involve, tasks to be completed, and a schedule to follow in planning for the renovation or construction of a school science facility. Sections discuss the planning process, the science program, facilities, equipment, safety, space requirements and utilization, and a planning timetable. (Author/MLF)