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NYSED-Aligned Investigations Supply Kits

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BOCES 4 Science Investigations Supply Kits are materials toolkits for educators administering Investigations at both the elementary and intermediate levels.

Each supply kit contains NYSED-specified materials or approved substitutes for the corresponding Investigation. These supply kits take the burden of sourcing materials off the plates of busy educators.

Teacher and student directions and answer packets will not be provided with the supply kits. To download the state-created resources, districts need to access the NYSED Application Business Portal.

Elementary-Level Investigations Supply Kits

Circle of Life

NYSSLS: Inheritance and Variations of Traits: Life Cycles and Traits
BOCES 4 Science Kit Alignment: Generations of Butterflies (Gr. 3); Deer, Deer Everywhere! (Gr. 5)
Investigations Supply Kit Materials: envelopes labeled BULLFROG, BEAN PLANT and EASTERN BLUEBIRD

Cloud in a Bottle

NYSSLS: Weather and Climate
BOCES 4 Science Kit Alignment: Investigating Weather and Climate (Gr. 3); Got Water? (Gr. 5)
Investigations Supply Kit Materials: 1 liter bottle with temperature strip assembly; 2 liter or 1/2 gallon bottles; 50 mL graduated cylinder; blue permanent marker; boxes of matches; insulated containers; insulated cups; package of paper towels; pad of sticky notes; red permanent marker; roll of blue tape; safety goggles; stopwatches

Light It Up

NYSSLS: Energy
BOCES 4 Science Kit Alignment: Powering Thru the Fair (Gr. 4)
Investigations Supply Kit Materials: #48 bulbs; connector wires with alligator clips; D cell batteries; electrical switches; mini-bulb holders; plastic battery holders

What's in the Bag?

NYSSLS: Structure and Properties of Matter
BOCES 4 Science Kit Alignment: Toys Matter (Gr. 5)
Investigations Supply Kit Materials: 2 liter or 1/2 gallon bottles; 100 mL graduated cylinder; Alka Seltzer tablets; pad of sticky notes; package of paper towels; plastic cups; roll of blue tape; safety goggles; small plastic Petri dish sets; stopwatches; zip bags

Intermediate-Level Investigations Supply Kits

All Mixed Up

NYSSLS: Structure and Properties of Matter
Investigations Supply Kit Materials: 2 oz. dropper bottle; 6 oz. dropper bottle; 2” sieves; 9 oz. plastic cups; 16 oz. and 4 oz. clear containers with lids labeled Mixture 1, 2, 3, and 4; 30 cm metric rulers (approx. 12 inches); 50 mL graduated cylinders; 500 mL bottle of mineral oil; hand lenses; large plastic Petri dish sets; magnets; package of paper towels; pipettes; plastic funnels; plastic tweezers; roll of blue tape

Cool It!

NYSSLS: Energy
Investigations Supply Kit Materials: 100 mL graduated cylinder; 2 liter plastic bottles; insulated cups with lids; metal washers; package of paper towels; tongs

It's Alive?

NYSSLS: Energy
Investigations Supply Kit Materials: microscope slides of Elodea, Euglena, human cheek cell (squamous epithelial), human hair, human nerve cell (multipolar neuron), onion bulb epidermis (allium cepa), onion root tip (allium), paramecium, sand, thread, yeast

Note: There is no supply kit aligned with intermediate Investigation How's the Weather Up There?

How to Order

To order BOCES 4 Science Investigations Supply Kits, visit boces4science.org/order for a fillable order form PDF and step-by-step instructions.

Districts can also request pricing and quotes to supplement, replace and/or directly purchase Investigations materials outside of an Investigations Supply Kit through the Investigations Material Request Form.

Inside the Investigations Supply Kits

Included: NYSED-aligned Investigations materials for 30 students and one teacher.

Tip: You may request to purchase additional materials separately to meet your district’s specific needs.

Not Included: NYSED Investigations teacher and student directions. Directions are solely available directly from the state through the NYSED Application Business Portal.

New York State Science Investigations

Spring 2024 marked the debut of the updated New York State Elementary- and Intermediate-Level Science Tests. These tests are designed to measure students’ understanding of science skills and concepts contained in the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS).

Prior to the written test, students are expected to participate in a series of Investigations. These hands-on, three-dimensional learning tasks are designed to be embedded into instruction and can be offered at any time in the school year.

NYSED Resources

BOCES 4 Science is proud to relieve part of the lift as educators work diligently to meet New York State Education Department requirements and administer the science examinations and associated Investigations. For the most updated information about state assessments and Investigations, access the NYSED Application Business Portal.

NYSED Portal: portal.nysed.gov/abp

Access and download teacher and student instructions for Investigations

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