Atlanta Conference Program
Atlanta Conference Program
Atlanta Conference Program
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Saturday, 10:00–11:15 AM<br />
10:00–11:15 AM Exhibitor Workshop<br />
O 2<br />
Understand Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration!<br />
(Bio)<br />
(Grades 9–12)<br />
B209, GWCC<br />
Sponsor: LAB-AIDS, Inc.<br />
Barbara Nagle, The Lawrence Hall of Science, University<br />
of California, Berkeley<br />
Students have major misconceptions about photosynthesis<br />
and cellular respiration, but this content is essential for understanding<br />
how matter and energy flows, both at the micro<br />
(cellular) and macro (ecosystem) levels. Using a computer<br />
simulation, participants will learn to use notebooking and<br />
discussion strategies to expose student thinking…all from<br />
SEPUP’s new Science & Global Issues Biology program by<br />
LAB-AIDS.<br />
10:30–11:30 AM Exhibitor Workshop<br />
Bio-Rad: Genes in a Bottle Kit<br />
(Bio)<br />
(Grades 5–College)<br />
B310, GWCC<br />
Sponsor: Bio-Rad Laboratories<br />
Sherri Andrews (sherri_andrews@bio-rad.com), Bio-Rad<br />
Laboratories, Hercules, Calif.<br />
How do you fit a person in a bottle Your DNA contains<br />
all of the information that makes you who you are. Isolate<br />
your own DNA and capture your unique essence in a stylish<br />
glass necklace!<br />
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11:00 AM–12 Noon Presentations<br />
SESSION 1<br />
Oceans of Professional Development Opportunities<br />
Through NOAA<br />
(Gen)<br />
(General)<br />
B215, GWCC<br />
Britta Culbertson (britta.culbertson@noaa.gov), Einstein<br />
Fellow, NOAA Office of Education, Washington, D.C.<br />
Are you looking for professional development opportunities<br />
for STEM, oceans, climate, or weather NOAA has several<br />
opportunities varying from a weekend to an entire year.<br />
SESSION 2<br />
Science Writing and Publishing for Grades 6–12<br />
(Bio)<br />
(General)<br />
B218, GWCC<br />
Paula Paglioni, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School,<br />
Kennesaw, Ga.<br />
Understand the process of science writing and publishing to<br />
help your students publish in the Harvard Graduate School<br />
of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) Journal of Emerging Investigators.<br />
SESSION 3<br />
Using Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Other<br />
Strategies to Improve Academic Performance in a<br />
Grade 8 Physical Science Classroom (Phys)<br />
(Middle Level)<br />
B301, GWCC<br />
Larry K. Hampton, The University of Georgia, Athens<br />
Let’s discuss the impact of implementing PBL and online<br />
assessment systems with students’ performance on highstakes<br />
testing.<br />
CANCELED<br />
SESSION 4<br />
MY NASA DATA: Earth Systems Data Visualization<br />
Tool for Students<br />
(Earth)<br />
(Elementary–High School)<br />
B302, GWCC<br />
Preston M. Lewis, Jr. (preston.lewis@nasa.gov), SSAI/<br />
NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va.<br />
Engage your students in using MY NASA DATA as a visualization<br />
tool for NASA Earth systems satellite data. Plenty<br />
of online lessons and great handouts!<br />
SESSION 5<br />
Science Enrichment for Saturdays and After<br />
School<br />
(Gen)<br />
(Elementary)<br />
B313, GWCC<br />
Steve A. Rich (bflywriter@comcast.net), Chairperson,<br />
NSTA <strong>Atlanta</strong> Area <strong>Conference</strong>; NSTA Director, Professional<br />
Development; and West GYSTC, Carrollton, Ga.<br />
Shadra Tomei (shadra.tomei@douglas.k12.ga.us), Douglas<br />
County School System, Douglasville, Ga.<br />
Find out how to put together thematic science enrichment<br />
events for elementary students and get several successful,<br />
proven examples. Handouts and door prizes!<br />
108 NSTA <strong>Atlanta</strong> Area <strong>Conference</strong> on Science Education
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