Just Beyond the Classroom
 Hands-on, interdisciplinary programs come to your school!
"JBCs" are designed to provide exploratory experiences and
develop skills that may be used to supplement school curricula or act as a
pre- or post-trip session for an outdoor field program. Our staff will
meet you at your school (or a local park or beach), bring along all the
supplies, and conduct the activities.
Why choose a JBC Program?
JBCs are cost
effective, hands-on environmental learning experiences which take place at
your school. They are available for each grade level and are easy to
schedule with no buses, permission slips or chaperones needed.
The JBC activities are grounded in Math,
Science and Technology Standards.
How is the day structured?
These exciting interdisciplinary programs are conducted by two* BOCES
Naturalists per class
for
30-90 minutes to accommodate several classes in a 4.5 hour day.(*Note: one
naturalist for Starlab and EarthBalloon) Extended times may be scheduled
at an hourly rate. If you would like a program that is not listed below,
we can design one for you! Invite
us in and experience learning the JBC way!
How to set up a Program:
Contact our main office at 516-396-2264 or email
enviroed@mail.nasboces.org
to schedule a program date.
Below is a listing of our
current programs. Keep checking for new additions! Please note that the
starred (*) seesions require an indoor space. Also note that 3 of our
programs have their own webpages where you can find detailed information:
Apple Cider Pressing (Grades K-2)
Use a press to make cider from apples.
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Download a program flyer for more information Butterflies (Grades 2-3)
Learn about life cycles and unique adaptations.
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Download a program flyer for more information Colonial Crafts (Grades 3-4)
We bring everything you need to make candles, brooms, or corn husk dolls!
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Download a program flyer for more information Cooperative
Teambuilding and Games (Grades 3-8)
We bring a group of cooperative activities to your gymnasium or school grounds. Best format is a two to four hour session per group!
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Download a program flyer for more information Earth Balloon
(Grades K-12)
Generate excitement about geography, scale and
the impact humans have on our planet with this 19-foot, highly detailed, inflatable model
of the Earth.
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more information
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Our current curriculum of geology was reinforced through this
program. landforms and types of ecosystems were further explored with
Earth Balloon! ~Bethpage Teacher, Grade 5
Giant Traveling Maps
(Grades K-8)
Created by National Geographic, these maps make geography
come alive! Great for cultural events at your school, too. The Map of
North America will be available from October 1 through June 12 for 2009-10
school year. Call today!
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Maps webpage for
more information
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the program flyer
Marine Biology:
Our programs are designed to help students understand Long Island's
unique marine ecosystems.
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Oceanography (Grades 5-8)
A series of labs focus on ocean currents, density, and
erosion. You may
wish to consider this program as a pre-
or post trip experience for a boat
or beach program.
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Shipboard Programs (Grades 3-12)
Boats are available on both the north and south shores.
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Shore-based
Programs (Grades K-8)
Learn about the plant and animal life of a north or south
shore beach
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download a program flyer
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Sunken Forest -
download a program
flyer
Orienteering I: Compass Skills
(Grades 3-6)
Follow a compass course in the schoolyard.
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Download a program flyer for more information Primitive Technology* (Grades 4-6)
How did primitive people accomplish day to day tasks? Games and/or tools are
used or created to demonstrate these concepts.
Primary Properties Of Matter* (Grades 1-2)
Use standard and non-standard measuring tools, observation, and problem solving skills to investigate the physical properties of matter. Students create a visual means to interpret their data.
Properties Of Matter* (Grades 3 - 5)
Magnetism, electricity, buoyancy, sorting, and measurement are the focus
of these labs and provide practice skills used on the 4th grade science
assessment.
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I would highly recommend this program to any and every 4th grade
teacher. What an excellent and efficient way to help prepare for our NYS
test. The children were engaged and learning. Thank you for an exciting
and meaningful day of learning. ~Bellmore Teacher, Grade 4
Reduce...Reuse...Recycle (Grades 4 - 6)
When it comes to resources - recycle, reduce, reuse, and rethink. Make a compost, create a water filtering system, and make new paper from paper that has been recycled.
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School Population Study/Transect (Grades 3-6)
Survey the plant and animal population along a transect line and make conclusions about environmental interaction.
Science Guy Bill!
Our
program’s “Science Guy” Bill Monahan, will be available for school
assemblies and classroom visits during the coming school year.
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Go to the webpage
for a list of topics Starlab* (Grades K-6)
Spend a 20-60 minute session in an indoor inflatable planetarium.
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more information
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Download the
program flyer Tinkering With Technology* (Grades 5-7)
Brainstorm and use creative designs to meet real needs and wants.
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Download a program flyer for more information Weather & Environmental Conditions (Grades 4-6)
Conduct outdoor experiments and collect data related to daily, monthly and seasonal changes.
Contact:
Outdoor & Environmental Education Program
enviroed@mail.nasboces.org
Phone: (516) 396-2264
Fax: (516) 333-6432
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