| Content Provider | Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center | |
| Contact Information | Leslie Charles lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us 205 North 7th Street Zanesville, OH 43701 United States Phone: (740) 452-4518 ext. 133 Fax: (740) 455-6702 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 4, 5 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 5 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Best Practice, Gifted & Talented, Problem Solving, Sciences, Special Needs, Technology/Information Science | |
| Program Description | This fast-paced, fully illustrated class geared toward fourth and fifth graders is an introductory approach to food chains and webs. Vocabulary investigated includes energy, producers, consumers, carnivore, omnivores, herbivores, community. The transfer of energy is fully described in a class activity, and students will interactively create their own food chains and webs. The class ends with a review game. Additional hands-on follow-up activities for your classroom are included. | |
| Program Format | Here is a brief list of topics explored during this program: • Trace the organization of simple food chains and food webs (e.g., producers, herbivores, carnivores, omnivores and decomposers). • Describe the role of producers in the transfer of energy entering ecosystems as sunlight to chemical energy through photosynthesis. • Explain how almost all kinds of animals' food can be traced back to plants •Describe how organisms may interact with one another. Review Game | |
| Objectives | As a result of this interactive lesson, students will: 1. Trace the organization of simple food chains and food webs (e.g., producers, herbivores, carnivores, omnivores and decomposers). 2. Describe the role of producers in the transfer of energy entering ecosystems as sunlight to chemical energy through photosynthesis. 3. Explain how almost all kinds of animals' food can be traced back to plants 4. Describe how organisms may interact with one another. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | Technology-Grades K-12 NT.K-12.1 Basic Operations and Concepts • Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. • Students are proficient in the use of technology. NT.K-12.2 Social, Ethical and Human Issues • Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software. • Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. NT.K-12.4 Technology Communication Tools • Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. • Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | Ohio Educational Standards and Grade level Indicators: Grade 4,5 Language Arts: Reading: Acquisition of Vocabulary 1. Define the meaning of unknown words by context clues and the author’s use of definition, restatement and example. Writing: Communications: Oral and Visual 1. Demonstrate active listening strategies. 2. Summarize the main idea and draw conclusions from presentations and visual media. 3. Interpret the speaker’s purpose in presentations/visual media (to inform, to entertain, to persuade). Language Arts: Writing: Communications: Oral and Visual 1. Apply active listening strategies (monitoring message for clarity, selecting and organizing essential information, noting cues such as changes in pace). Science: Life Science Standard Grade 5 1. Describe the role of producers in the transfer of energy entering ecosystems as sunlight to chemical energy through photosynthesis. 2. Explain how almost all kinds of animals' food can be traced back to plants 3. Trace the organization of simple food chains and food webs (e.g., producers, herbivores, carnivores, omnivores and decomposers). | |
| Program Length | Please allow 50-60 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $75.00 Point to Point Cost: $75.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | There is a 30 student maximum on all MVESC connections. It is the goal of the MVESC Distance Learning Program to maintain high quality student interaction with the presenters. Limiting the number of students per session will ensure successful connections. a. All point to point student sessions will be charged a $75.00 instructional fee. All point to point PD sessions will follow the special pricing structure (listed below) in the program fee notes. b. For sites that go over the student maximum, an additional $25.00 (overage fee) will be applied. c. This fee will be applied on your invoice at the end of the month. d .For extra students added to a connection, an additional $25.00 fee will apply. (e.g. 31- 60 students—Site charged $75.00 instructional fee plus $25 overage fee; 61-90 students--Site charged $75.00 instructional fee plus $50.00 overage fee.) | |
| Cancellation Policy | Cancellation Policy: Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center Distance Learning Connection and Cancellation Policy The Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center (MVESC) understands the occasional need to reschedule programs due to changing schedules, inclement weather, or technical difficulties; however, MVESC commits resources to a program the moment a reservation is received and presenters are scheduled. Presenters must be paid for their preparation, time, and travel. Please note the Distance Learning Cancellation Policy below: 1. The school will: •Have an audience for the time and date the district scheduled the session and coordinate with teachers, technicians, coordinators, treasurers, and other parties prior to submitting the request; •MVESC asks that anyone making a reservation please check school calendars for holidays, professional development days, and testing dates to avoid potential conflicts. 2. Failure of a school to have the audience available for the scheduled session will result in a $25 charge for the session. Scheduled events must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance of the session to avoid the $25 cancellation fee. This fee is nonreturnable and may not be applied toward a future session. 3. MVESC strongly recommends performing a test connection at least two days prior to the event. The school has the right to cancel any program the day of the test if a successful connection cannot be made. In such a case, MVESC will not charge the $25 cancellation fee. If technical reasons prevent a successful connection on the day of the session, the $25 fee also will be waived. The $25 fee applies to all MVESC sponsored programming. 4. Taping of sessions is prohibited. 5. There is a 30 student maximum on all MVESC connections. It is the goal of the MVESC Distance Learning Program to maintain high quality student interaction with the presenters. Limiting the number of students per session will ensure successful connections. a. All point to point student sessions will be charged a $75.00 instructional fee. All point to point PD sessions will follow the special pricing structure (listed below) in the program fee notes. b. For sites that go over the student maximum, an additional $25.00 (overage fee) will be applied. c. This fee will be applied on your invoice at the end of the month. d .For extra students added to a connection, an additional $25.00 fee will apply. (e.g. 31- 60 students—Site charged $75.00 instructional fee plus $25 overage fee; 61-90 students--Site charged $75.00 instructional fee plus $50.00 overage fee.) 6. All MVESC distance learning programs will only be scheduled upon receipt of a signed purchase order. These may be mailed or faxed to Leslie Charles at MVESC (740-455-6702). If you regularly schedule programs with MVESC, please provide a number for us to reference when invoicing for sessions completed. Invoices will be sent at the end of each month, and payment is required in U.S. dollars within 30 days of receipt. We want this connection to be an enjoyable and valuable experience for both you and your students. We appreciate your feedback! Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions, positive comments, or constructive criticism. We look forward to working with your classrooms in the future! | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Schools must dial into the MVESC. Connection over IP is preferred, however, ISDN schools can arrange for your own bridge. LAB 1A (IP 204.9.145.244) LAB 1B (IP 204.9.146.155) It is wise to set up a test connection prior to your actual event. At any time, you are free to dial into the MVESC using IP 204.9.146.113 to test your connection. Please forward a copy of your external IP to the MVESC prior to your connection, |
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