Science Center Units (Grade 3): Unit Resources
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LEARN 360: Access Learn360 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 LEARN360. 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.
PBS NY (previously Vital NY): This is a free resource located at http://ny.pbslearningmedia.org available to educators. You can have your own free account or access this resource through MediaConnect. If you are logged in, 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.
Water Cycles | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
Resource Files Water Cycle and Water Re-cycles for Kids: |
Tips, Hints and FYIs ACTIVITY 10 - RAINBOWS |
Websites |
Multimedia PBS NY: Water Cycle Animation - created by NASA, follow a water molecule through the water cycle PBS NY: Water Cycle (Interactive - series of slides) - created by NASA illustrators |
Informational Text Resources |
Professional Development (PD) |
PD Websites
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PD Multimedia |
Buoyancy | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
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Tips, Hints and FYIs
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Multimedia |
Informational Text Resources |
Professional Development (PD) Buoyancy - Concepts Overview (PDF) |
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PD Multimedia Learn360: Buoyancy - This program explains the principle of buoyancy showing viewers that objects (metal, cork and plastic cubes) immersed in a liquid are buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the liquid displaced. [5:02] |
Food Chains and Webs | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
Resource Files OWL Pellet Activity Web Site: Food Chain Links (Idaho Public TV) - there is an addition page titled "for Teachers" |
Tips, Hints and FYIs Critter Care: |
Websites |
Multimedia PBS NY: Decomposers [3:04] - good overview of decomposers, focus on earthworm PBS NY: Animals Making A Living [2:15]- how some animals get their food PBS NY: Food Chain [2:24] |
Informational Text Resources Web Site: Food Chain Facts for Kids (Idaho Public TV) |
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Sound | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
Resource Files Domino Activity (PDF) |
Tips, Hints and FYIs |
Websites |
Multimedia PBS NY: Listening Memory Games (Interactive)- several types of listening matching games PBS NY: Sound Puzzles (Interactive) PBS NY: Audio Pong (Interactive)- Close your eyes and listen to tell where the paddle is when you play this all-listening version of the classic game Pong. Headphones required. PBS NY: Visualizing Vibrations - could be a bridge from using tuning forks to discussing the students' in-class experiences [ :53] PBS NY: Sounds and Solids [1:48] PBS NY: Guess How Whales Hear? - comparing how whales hear underwater to how we hear [5:58] |
Informational Text Resources |
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PD Multimedia PBS NY: Design Squad - Sound - you can watch this video to review sound concepts and their applications, this can also be an excellent review for students at the end of the unit [6:53] |
Motion | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
Resource Files PBS NY: Super Sounding Drums - energy of motion transferred to Sound, a bridge between Sound and Motion Units Web Site: Matter and Motion - Dragonfly TV (motion investigations by students) Web Site: Easy Paper Kite for Kids (Instructables) - visual instructions for the kite referenced in the Teacher Guide |
Tips, Hints and FYIs |
Websites Friction (BBC) - Interactive using a car, track and different surfaces |
Multimedia PBS NY: Putting Air to Work - use the video to introduce a discussion about forces |
Informational Text Resources |
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PD Multimedia Learn360: Inertia [4:58] |
Revised Date: 10/7/2013