Unit Overview

• This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the interdependence of the natural world through careful observation of a given area in the schoolyard.  Special emphasis will be placed on observing, describing, collecting data, interpreting data, and discussing.  Integrated hands-on math activities are also included in this kit.

Manuals, Inventory, and NYS Correlation Downloads

• The teacher manual, student manual, inventory sheet, and kit correlation are available online for download. 
• Please make sure you have adobe acrobat reader downloaded and installed on your computer to view online manuals.

Schoolyard Studies Manual
Schoolyard Studies Student Manual
Schoolyard Studies Inventory Sheet
Schoolyard Studies Correlation

Science Kit Resources

Science Kit Related Web Links                                                                                      Online Streaming Videos in Relation to Schoolyard Studies

BOCES ISS Resources

Distance Learning   Environmental Education    Media Services  

Online Schoolyard Studies Teacher Training

• Please make sure you have the latest version of windows media player downloaded and installed on your computer to view online teacher training. 

Online Schoolyard Studies Training

Scheduling and Science Kit Ordering Information

• This unit may take seven weeks to complete depending upon the goals of the teacher and interests of the students.
• Teachers in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties request the kits from us, and the couriers deliver the kits to the schools.  Teachers have up to six weeks to complete each of the learning experiences.  Once the teachers complete the learning experiences provided with the math and science kits, the kits are then sent back to us so we can refurbish them and send them out again when they are requested.  **If you need additional time to complete your kit, please contact 716-376-8272 so we can accommodate an extension. 

**Missing Items: If the kit you requested has missing item(s), please contact 716-376-8272. We will send missing item(s) out to you as soon as possible.  

• Do you want to book this kit? There are several ways to order science kits.  Ways you can order are:

MediaNet: Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Media Library - Schoolyard Studies        Phone: 716-376-8272   Fax: 716-372-0621   Email: leigh_leyva@caboces.org or mst_kits@caboces.org                                                                                                       U.S. Mail: C/A BOCES – Math, Science, & Technology Department at Allegany, 1825 Windfall Road, Olean, NY 14760