Science Center Units (Grade 5 - 6 Physical Science): Unit Resources
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LEARN 360: Access Learn 360 via OCM BOCES's MediaConnect at mediaconnect.cnyric.org (username and password required - see your media/library specialist). First, log into MediaConnect then click on Learn 360. Leaving the web page open, return to this page and use the link to access the resource or copy/paste the shortcut. You cannot log directly into Learn 360.
Vital NY: This is a free resource located at http://vitalny.pbslearningmedia.org available to educators. Clicking the link should access the resource.
DVD: Listed DVDs can be obtained through MediaConnect’s physical collection (mediaconnect.cnyric.org)
Professional Development (PD): These are resources that have been identified as sources of background information for the classroom teacher related to the content topic or a specific related skill. Teachers may choose to share this resource or parts of it with their students as they may deem beneficial.
Powder Puzzles | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
Resource Files |
Tips, Hints and FYIs |
Websites |
Multimedia What is an Atom? (website: NeoK12) |
Informational Text Resources Preventing Frog-sicles (Science News for Kids): use to discuss freezing point temperature (temp. at which matter becomes solid) New Bag Keeps Food Fresh Longer (Science News for Kids): use to discuss elements and compounds and how we can use the affinities between elements to form compounds to our advantage. |
Professional Development (PD) |
PD Websites |
PD Multimedia |
Energy Studies | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
Resource Files |
Tips, Hints and FYIs |
Websites |
Multimedia |
Informational Text Resources Greenhouse Effect (PDF) |
Professional Development (PD) |
PD Websites |
PD Multimedia |
Rocketry | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
Resource Files NASA: Constructing Gliders (PDF) - some students may really enjoy using the templates to create/design gliders. |
Tips, Hints and FYIs Original (pre-2013) Directions(PDF) Newer (2013) Directions (PDF) |
Websites |
Multimedia VITAL NY: Aerospace Engineering Careers [6:39] |
Informational Text Resources NASA: Kid's Page - How does a jet engine work? (compare to the Alpha rocket engine) |
Professional Development(PD) |
PD Websites |
PD Multimedia |
Electromagnetism | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
Resource Files |
Tips, Hints and FYIs |
Websites Web Based Video: Magnets (Nat. Geographic)[3:21] - applications of magnets/magnetism by humans |
Multimedia MediaConnect DVD: Magnets and Electro- magnetism (K01660) [14:00] - This program explores the various properties of magnets and the characteristics of magnetic force. Electromagnets and their many uses are demonstrated as well. [14:00] |
Informational Text Resources |
Professional Development(PD) |
PD Websites |
PD Multimedia |
Density | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
Resource Files |
Tips, Hints and FYIs We also suggest that you coordinate this kit with another kit that would lend towards application of the concepts of density. Suggest companion kits are: Energy Studies, Rocks and Minerals, Astronomy |
Websites |
Multimedia Learn360: Volume and Density - Using an example of recycled cars and a compacting machine, this program explains that volume refers to the amount of space an object envelops and that density refers to the amount of mass that is compacted in a given volume. [0:04:51] |
Informational Text Resources |
Professional Development(PD) |
PD Websites |
PD Multimedia |
Revised Date: 10/15/2013