39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801
United States
Phone: (248) 645-3241 Fax: (248) 645-3050
Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8
Primary Disciplines
Sciences
Program Description
Using materials that the requesting organization provides, the students will explore the concept of an "ecosystem", and how scientists use the scientific method to explore the natural world. The program is meant to be open and inquiry based.
Program Format
1. The program begins with an exploration of the concept of an "ecosytem". Students brainstorm what elements might ba a part of one.
2. The scientific method is outlined.3. Students form groups and come up with a hypothesis to test with the activity to follow.
3. Students work in small groups to assemble "ecosystems in a cup" to creatively explore how the different elements of an ecosystem work together.
4. Student groups share their approach with their classmates and presentor.
5. Students are encouraged to keep journals of their experiment and write up their results.
Objectives
Objectives and Outcomes of the Program for Students:1. Understand the steps of the scientific method, and why scientists use it.2, Explore the concept of an ecosystem, and what one is composed of.3. The participants will put the scientific method into action over time to develop a real world understanding of the method and the topic.
National Standards to which this program aligns
Content Standards: 5-8, Science as Inquiry
Content Standards: 5-8 Life Science
State Standards to which this program aligns
Michigan Science Curriculum Standards:MCF:ScienceI.1.MS.1: Generate scientific questions about the world based on observation.I.1.MS.2: Design and conduct scientific investigations.II.1.MS.5: Develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world.III.5.MS.2: Describe how all organisms acquire energy directly or indirectly from sunlight.II.5.MS.6: Describe ways in which humans alter the environment.
Program Length
45 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Date/Time Notes
This program is available for a limited time under the LADDERS program free of charge. Please visit the LaDDERS website www.laddersprogram.org for more information.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
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Program Fee Notes
This program is currently available to middel school classes free of charge under the LADDERS program. (See www.laddersprogram.org). Fee for other grades is $125 per program.
Cancellation Policy
Please provide 48 hour cancellation notice.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 384 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Schools are responsible for calling in to the Cranbrook network via ISDN-type phone lines at 384 kbs.
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