| 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: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 5 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Best Practice, Character Education, Gifted & Talented, Health/Physical Education, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Reading, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science, Writing | |
| Program Description | Winter can be a dreary time when students are wishing to be outside and productivity in the classroom seems to dwindle. Pump up your students with a little bit of winter fun while they learn about the seasonal changes in weather and explore snowflakes at the same time! An introduction to “Snowflake Bentley and his snowflake theories and photography, will help students connect geometry and math to the weather. | |
| Program Format | Here is a brief outline of this program: 1. Introduction 2. Seasons, why? 3. What forms can water take? 4. Snowflake Bentley 5. Geometry (symmetry, hexagon) 5. Review and Wrap Up Game! | |
| Objectives | As a result of this interactive lesson, students will: 1. Describe solids, liquids, and gas forms 2. Identify hexagons and lines of symmetry 3. Describe why we have seasons | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | Language Arts-Grades K-12 NL.ENG.K-12.3 Evaluation Strategies Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics). NL.ENG.K-12.4 Communication Skills Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes. NL.ENG.K-12.5 Communication Strategies Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes. NL.ENG.K-12.6 Applying Knowledge Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and nonprint texts. NL.ENG.K-12.7 Evaluating Data Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print and nonprint texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience. NL.ENG.K-12.8 Developing Research Skills Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge. NL.ENG.K-12.11 Participating in Society Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities. NL.ENG.K-12.12 Applying Language Skills Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information). 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 | Kindergarten Science Indicators Earth and Space Sciences Standard 5. Observe and describe seasonal changes in weather. Scientific Inquiry Standard 4. Use the five senses to make observations about the natural world. 10. Make new observations when people give different descriptions for the same thing. Grade One Science Indicators Physical Sciences Standard 2. Investigate that water can change from liquid to solid or solid to liquid. 3. Explore and observe that things can be done to materials to change their properties (e.g., heating, freezing, mixing, cutting, wetting, dissolving, bending and exposing to light). Scientific Inquiry Standard 1. Ask "what happens when" questions. 2. Explore and pursue student-generated "what happens when" questions. Scientific Ways of Knowing Standard 2. Demonstrate good explanations based on evidence from investigations and observations. Grade Two Science Indicators Earth and Space Sciences Standard 4. Observe and describe that some weather changes occur throughout the day and some changes occur in a repeating seasonal pattern. 5. Describe weather by measurable quantities such as temperature and precipitation. Scientific Inquiry Standard 1. Ask "how can I/we" questions. 2. Ask "how do you know" questions (not "why" questions) in appropriate situations and attempt to give reasonable answers when others ask questions. 3. Explore and pursue student-generated "how" questions. 10. Share explanations with others to provide opportunities to ask questions, examine evidence and suggest alternative explanations. Grade Three Science Indicators Scientific Inquiry Standard 2. Discuss observations and measurements made by other people. 6. Communicate scientific findings to others through a variety of methods (e.g., pictures, written, oral and recorded observations). Scientific Ways of Knowing Standard 3. Explore through stories how men and women have contributed to the development of science. 4. Identify various careers in science. Grade One Math Indicators Geometry and Spatial Sense Standard 1. Identify, compare and sort two-dimensional shapes; i.e., square, circle, ellipse, triangle, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid, parallelogram, pentagon and hexagon Grade Two Math Indicators Geometry and Spatial Sense Standard 5. Create and identify two-dimensional figures with line symmetry; e.g., What letter shapes, logos, polygons are symmetrical?. Grade Three Math Indicators Geometry and Spatial Sense Standard 4. Draw lines of symmetry to verify symmetrical two-dimensional shapes. | |
| 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 | |
| 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, |
