Atlanta Conference Program

Friday, 4:00–5:15 PM
Sangari Active Science
(Gen)
(Grades K–5)
B311, GWCC
Sponsor: Sangari Active Science
John E. Penick (john.penick@sangariglobaled.com), 2003–
2004 NSTA President, and Sangari Active Science, Miami,
Fla.
Come experience a standards-based, exciting, experiential,
inquiry-centered 21st-century elementary science program.
Participate in grade-level innovative activities and leave with
classroom-ready materials. Designed by leading scientists and
educators, Sangari Active Science will remind you of all the
reasons you love teaching students and science.
High School Biology in a Digital World: Critical
Thinking Trumps Information Overload (Bio)
(Grades 9–12)
B312, GWCC
Sponsor: Discovery Education
Wendy Raymond, Williams College, Williamstown,
Mass.
Join Wendy Raymond, Discovery Education’s senior biology
consultant, in exploring the excitement of biology education
in a digital world. Learn why some students with the best
high school science grades often struggle in college courses
and what may be done to provide a stronger high school
science foundation.
4:00–5:30 PM Exhibitor Workshop
Chemistry and the Atom: Fun with Atom-building
Games!
(Chem)
(Grades 5–12)
B203, GWCC
Sponsor: CPO Science/School Specialty Science
Erik Benton, CPO Science/School Specialty Science,
Nashua, N.H.
Understanding abstract concepts about atoms can be difficult.
Use our model to experience innovative games and
activities that present students with opportunities to grasp
atomic structure and its connection to the periodic table.
Take away STEM activities and an understanding of how
to incorporate science and engineering practices into your
lessons.
5:00–6:00 PM Meeting
GSTA Annual Meeting
(By Invitation Only)
International B, Omni
GSTA members are invited to attend the 2012–2013 GSTA
Annual Meeting. Visit www.georgiascienceteacher.org for more
information.
100 NSTA Atlanta Area Conference on Science Education