|
 Critter Highlight - Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum)
Milk snakes appear to be one of the smaller species of the kingsnake genus. Due to the many colors of the eastern milk snake, it can resemble the coral snake, corn snake, fox snake, and the scarlet snake.
Milk snakes are non-venomous and typically live in forested regions, however, in some regions, they can be located in open prairies, on rocky slopes, and in some situations they migrate seasonally. In winter, they move to higher and drier habitats for hibernation and moister habitats for the summer.
Milk snakes are mostly nocturnal during summer months. They are primarily terrestrial and attempt to blend in with ground litter. When threatened, a milk snake will usually try to escape. If cornered or harassed, it may vibrate its tail and strike energetically, though of course they are non-venomous, have only tiny teeth and their tails lack a rattle. They are also able to climb and swim.
Milk Snake Facts:
- An early myth about milk snakes is that they suck cow udders to get the milk. FALSE! Milk snakes do not have the physical capacity to suck milk out of a cow.
- Milk snakes are oviparous, laying an average of about 10 eggs per clutch.
- Milk snakes typically live around 12 years, or up to 21 years in captivity.
These long, creepy critters are available for a 2-week checkout for your classroom.
|
|
 Body Bag Kit
|
This month's spotlight is on the "NEW" Body Bag Kit. This is a 2-week check-out item for your classroom.
Kit includes:
- 3 sets of Body System Manipulative Blocks
- "Systematic Me" book of poems and plays
- "Maybe You!" book of science inquiry
- Reproducible "Systematic Me Scientific Journal"
This kit explores many aspects of the human body and its many systems.
Systems of the Human Body
-
Circulatory System - consists of the heart and blood vessels
-
Digestive System - consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and rectum
-
Endocrine System - consists of the principal glands that regulate body functions
-
Immune System - includes the white blood cells which protect the body from infections and sickness
-
Integumentary System - consists of the skin, including the hair and nails
-
Lymphatic System - responsible tor extracting and transporting the fluid in between the cells
-
Musculoskeletal System - consists of bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage and muscles
-
Nervous System - consists of the body's neurons, which form the nerves and ganglia which in turn form the brain
-
Reproductive System - consists of the internal and external sex organs
-
Respiratory System - consists of the nose, pharynx, trachea, and lungs
-
Urinary System - consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
|
|
About Living Science
Our goal is to positively impact student learning through high quality materials & customer service.
For PUBLIC and PRIVATE/CHARTER school districts that have joined our CO-OP PROGRAM, the Living Science Center provides a variety of materials such as living organisms and non-living items giving teachers the ability to integrate into their lessons creating a fun, hands-on learning experience for students.
|
Living Science Shade House & Greenhouse
The Living Science Shade House is located behind building 2. The focal point of the Shade House is the Turtle Pond which is the home to over 40 Red Slider Turtles. These turtles are checked out on a 2 week basis to those schools which are members of our CO-OP PROGRAM.
|
Next to the Turtle Pond is the Greenhouse. Here we house various plants which we provide to our clients. They include Geraniums, Begonias, and two varieties of Coleus.
Available Materials
 Orders must be placed ONLINE before 3 p.m., 48 hours prior to delivery or 24 hours prior to pickup.
|
|
Labor Day, September 4
Thanksgiving, November 22-24
Winter Break, December 20-January 2
M.L. King Day, January 15
Spring Break, March 11-15
Good Friday, March 29
Battle of Flowers, April 26
Memorial Day, May 27
Independence Day, July 4
Holiday Cut Off Dates Reminder
End of Year (Summer Break)
The last day to order any 2-week check out materials before End of Year will be Friday, May 10, 2024.
UPCOMING CENTER TRAINING
SAVE THE DATES!
 SESSION #92979 2024 Special Education Academy
 SESSION #97868 Curiosity Unleashed
 SESSION #92997 Math & Science Conference
|
|
Deliveries & Returns Information
Living materials are delivered within Region 20 by the ESC-20 Living Science Van on a weekly basis. Non Region 20 schools should check with their Regional Service Centers for delivery schedule.
|
|
|
|
|
