The OCM BOCES Center for Innovative Science Education supports educators in providing cohesive and authentic K-12 science learning experiences that allow students to understand and develop curiosity about the natural world and the connection between science and their life, while also developing students ability to think critically, solve problems, communicate, collaborate, and cognitively engage in the practices of science.
To contact us or order living materials, we can be reached by phone at 315.433.2671 or online using the Contact Link.
NY Science Learning Standards
New York State is in the process of adopting new science standards based on the Next Generation Science Standards. The Science Center will be leading the region in this exciting change in science education. Please use the link to find resources and up-to-date information related to the NYSSLS. (Linked page revised: June 2016)
The Science Leadership Network consists of regional district, building and teacher leaders. This group meets several times a year to engage in professional inquiry with the goal of continuous collaborative improvement of K-12 science learning in the the region. This year the group is focused on preparing for the upcoming New York State Science Learning Standards by studying A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (NRC, 2012).
Science and Health Kit Scheduling for 2016-2017 School Year
On-Line Scheduling is now closed.
Please contact the Science Center (315-433-2671) if you need a schedule added or revised for Science.
For the Health Kits, please contact Stacy McNeill (315-433-2246).
Science Kits and Programs
Our Science Kits provide teachers with the sequential lessons and materials needed to engage students, promote a positive attitude. Our science units develop inquiry and problem solving skills, as well as learn developmentally appropriate science content.
In addition to our science and health programs we offer the following: Planetarium Program (K - 12), Fish Hatching Program (K - 12), Adirondack Summer Program (10 - 12), Marine Summer Program (10 - 12).
The school health kit collection is now under the "umbrella" of Youth Development with the Science Center providing kit refurbishment/delivery support.
Get in the forefront of science education!
This new, dynamic conference will help launch the regional implementation of the NYS Science Learning Standards.
November 8, 2016
Roxboro Road Middle School
300 Bernard St, Syracuse, NY 13211
Information about the upcoming ELS (Elementary Level Science) and ILS (Intermediate Level Science) Test administration dates and training on administering/scoring the performance section.
This amazing learning program for middle school students includes several weeks of class-room curriculum aligned to Common Core and NYS Learn-ing Standards. As an Enterprise America teacher, you’ll prepare your students by having them explore what it takes to make a modern American city work, from local government to business to wellness and media. Then, you and your students will take that knowledge and put it into practice by running the Enterprise America “city” for a day.
