Science Center Units (Grade 5 - 6 Life Science): 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.
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 of parts of it with their students as they may deem beneficial.
Animal Responses | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
Resource Files Web Site: Amazing Animal Senses (Neuroscience for Kids) This is a list of exceptional senses that different animals have developed. |
Tips, Hints and FYIs Critters: All three critters in this kit are invertebrates (no backbones) and, in fact, have no bones at all. They all have exoskeletons and belong to the group of animals called "Arthropods". Arthropods are invertebrates with exoskeletons, jointed bodies and segmented "legs". Within this group or phylum the crayfish and brine shrimp belong to the subgroup called "Crustacea" and the mealworm (Darkling Beetle) belongs to the subgroup called "Insecta".
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Websites Animal Web Cams (San Diego Zoo) Video, National Geographic these videos capture behaviors of animals, many of them being conflicts (responses) between animals. There is even a category for invertebrates such as, Crabs, Lobsters, and Shrimp. Downside - you will have to endure a 20 -30 sec. commercial before each video. |
Multimedia You Tube: Nervous System (School House Rock) |
Informational Text Resources
Animal Systems - Nervous System, I'm sensing something. (Biology 4 Kids) Your Brain and Nervous System ( KidsHealth.org) |
Professional Development(PD) Crazy About Crayfish (PDF) - an published article related to science inquiry and crayfish |
PD Websites |
PD Multimedia VITAL NY: Crayfish in the Classroom [3:28] |
Terrestrial Ecosystems | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
Resource Files PDF Files: Kit DVD Files A Turkey Tale Alien Invasion Alien Invasion of NYS Bunchberry Fall - Time for Bed Fight or Flight Fish Features Fish of NYS Reptiles and Amphibians You Looking At Me? |
Tips, Hints and FYIs |
Websites |
Multimedia Web Based Video: Sierra Nevada Snow Pack (Science 360) - hydrologic cycle [5:18] Web BaseVideo: Dead Trees and Dirty Water - eco impact of mountain pine beetle [4:61] Web BaseVideo: Baltimore's Streams - impact of a city on urban streams [4:04] MediaConnect Video (DVD): |
Informational Text Resources |
Professional Development(PD) |
PD Websites |
PD Multimedia |
Ponds and Wetlands | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
Resource Files Microscope: Field of View (Calibrate) - microscopic measurement, a resource for the teacher which can be share with students via a projection board or PCs |
Tips, Hints and FYIs |
Websites |
Multimedia |
Informational Text Resources |
Professional Development(PD) |
PD Websites |
PD Multimedia |
Human Body | ||
Unit - Kit Files |
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Tips, Hints and FYIs |
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Informational Text Resources |
Professional Development(PD) |
PD Websites |
PD Multimedia |
Revised Date: 10/7/2013