This page originated from an effort to provide information to teachers in the Department of Exceptional Children in Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES. Read more >
Living Environment
Living Environment is a basic Biology course taught at the freshman and/or sophomore level to high school students in New York State. Resources provided could be used in most HS Biology classes. LIVING ENVIRONMENT (BIOLOGY)
Earth Science is taught to juniors in the Department of Exceptional Children. Typically, this is a freshman or sophomore course in NYS. EARTH SCIENCE
Environmental Science
Environmental Science is a third year elective course that is taught when students have completed Living Environment and Earth Science in a two year sequence.
Intermediate Level Science
Intermediate Level Science includes core content for grades 5-8 in NYS. There is both a performance assessment and written assessment given in Grade 8. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SCIENCE
Elementary Level Science
Elementary Level Science includes core content for grades K-4 in NYS. There is both a performance assessment and written assessment given in Grade 4. ELEMENTARY LEVEL SCIENCE
Professional Development
Professional development opportunities for science teachers are provided in various areas. Resources provided have been developed in response to requests of various districts and from presentations given to TLQP, NSTA, NABT and STANYS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Subject Area Representatives Biology
This page is for the SAR's who provide professional development for Biology teachers across New York State. Updated meeting information, directions and presentations are provided. SAR PAGE
Integrated Math and Science Programs
Problem based learning programs which integrate math and science have been developed for Intermediate Level summer school students. Topics include the Mathematical Applications to Human Body Systems and Homeostasis and Forces, Motion and Math.
Framework for Science Education Presentation
The Framework for Science Education was recently released for Public Comment. An informational meeting was held through the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES. Resources and information on the draft are available. PowerPoint Presentation >
Kathy Hoppe, DAL Biology, Rosemary Catlin(Brockport HS), Tige Noni (Kendall HS) Kris Cyr(Brockport HS), Don Chmielowiec(Brockport HS),
Mike Schesser(Brockport HS) : Lake Ontario Floating Field Trip
Thank you to all who attended my sessions at the University of Buffalo Case Studies Institute and NSTA last spring. I had a great time with all of you and hope that you can use these materials in your classroom.
Who's The Daddy? A Problem Based/Case Based Learning Unit on the Structure, Function and Analysis of DNA