| 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 | 1 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Best Practice, Career Education, Character Education, Economics/Business, Gifted & Talented, Health/Physical Education, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Reading, Sciences, Service Learning, Social Studies/History, Special Needs, Technology/Information Science, Writing | |
| Program Description | How has our understanding of the world been changed by people in the past using the scientific method to make important discoveries? History is full of such stories. It is the backbone of every invention and scientific discovery and it is imminently practical for our use in everyday life. The scientific method fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and good decision making skills. Students will learn to ask a question, make a hypothesis, design an experiment, analyze the results, make a conclusion, and share the results! They will learn the importance of not only observation but of graphs and charts to show information, and they will learn the difference between a scientific fact and a scientific theory. Put to the test, which kind of container will keep hot chocolate hot the longest? The answer may surprise! Through discussion, videos, and demonstrations, students will glean a new understanding of how we can be sure something is true. | |
| Program Format | 1. Discuss "What is a scientist?" 2. Discuss how our understanding of the world has greatly changed because of people in the past using the scientific method to observe and experiment to find truth about our world. 3. Discuss major discoveries of Copernicus, Kepler, Newton, Ben Franklin, Pasteur, Edison, and Einstein 4. Definition of Observations and activity 5. Definition of Scientific Method 6. Six steps of the scientific method using video and discussion (answering question "What container keeps hot chocolate hot the longest?"). 7. The difference between scientific theory and scientific law (as relates to difference between fact and opinion) 8. Demonstrate steps of scientific method to answer the question, "How many drops of water can fit on the head of a penny?" 9. Review Game | |
| Objectives | As a result of this interactive lesson, students will: 1. Name the six steps of the scientific method in order 2. Name someone in the past who used the scientific method to make an important discovery 3. Identify the difference between fact and theory 4. Identify a variable and a control in an experiment 5. Define the following words: observation, hypothesis, data, conclusion | |
| 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: Scientific Inquiry Standard Grade 4 4. Explain the importance of keeping conditions the same in an experiment 5. Describe how comparisons may not be fair when some conditions are not kept the same between experiments. 6. Formulate instructions and communicate data in a manner that allows others to understand and repeat an investigation or experiment. Grade 5 3. Use evidence and observations to explain and communicate the results of investigations 4. Identify one or two variables in a simple experiment. 6. Explain why results of an experiment are sometimes different (e.g., because of unexpected differences in what is being investigated, unrealized differences in the methods used or in the circumstances in which the investigation was carried out, and because of errors in observations). Science: Scientific Ways of Knowing Standard Grade 4 1. Differentiate fact from opinion and explain that scientists do not rely on claims or conclusions unless they are backed by observations that can be confirmed. 2. Record the results and data from an investigation and make a reasonable explanation. 3. Explain discrepancies in an investigation using evidence to support findings. 4. Explain why keeping records of observations and investigations is important. Grade 5 1 . Summarize how conclusions and ideas change as new knowledge is gained. 3.Explain why an experiment must be repeated by different people or at different times or places and yield consistent results before the results are accepted. 4. Identify how scientists use different kinds of ongoing investigations depending on the questions they are trying to answer (e.g., observations of things or events in nature, data collection, controlled experiments). | |
| Program Length | 50-60 minutes for all ages; please let us know if you need a shortened length | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Date/Time Notes | This program is available by request/on demand ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $75.00 Point to Point Cost: $75.00 By Request Cost: $75.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | Please Be Aware: 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. For sites that go over the student maximum, an additional $25.00 (overage fee) will be applied. This fee will be applied on your invoice at the end of the month. For each additional 30 students added to a connection, an additional $25.00 fee will be applied. (e.g. 60+ students—Site charged $75.00 instructional fee plus $25 overage fee; 90+ students--Site charged $75.00 instructional fee plus $50.00 overage fee.) | |
| Cancellation Policy | Distance Learning 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. 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. | |
| 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, |
