Atlanta Conference Program

Schedule at Schedule a Glance at Earth/Space a Glance Science Biology
2:15–3:30 PM 4–12 B212, GWCC The Sky Through the Ages (p. 60)
3:30–4:30 PM G B302, GWCC NASA’s High-Energy Vision: Chandra and the X-Ray Universe (p. 62)
FRI
8:00–9:00 AM M–H B213, GWCC “Astro”nishing Astronomy: The Electromagnetic Spectrum (p. 70)
8:00–9:00 AM E–H B401/B402, GWCC Climate Change Classroom Tool Kit (p. 71)
8:00–9:15 AM 4–12 B212, GWCC Earthquakes and Tornadoes (p. 72)
9:30–10:00 AM G B308, GWCC NARST Session: An Effective Teacher Professional Development Model
Focused on Authentic Science Practices in the Classroom (p. 74)
9:30–10:30 AM M–H B315, GWCC Black Holes in a Different Light (p. 77)
9:30–10:30 AM E–H B401/B402, GWCC Let’s Get Well Grounded! (p. 77)
10:00–11:15 AM K–12 B211, GWCC What NGSS Means for Earth Science: A Message from the Authors (p. 78)
11:00–11:30 AM K–4 Booth #1239, Exhibit Hall Location, Location—Finding Your Way Around the Sky (p. 80)
11:00 AM–12 Noon P B314, GWCC Rocks, Water, and Erosion (p. 82)
11:00 AM–12 Noon E–H B401/B402, GWCC Activities from Across the Earth System (p. 83)
12:30–1:30 PM M–H B401/B402, GWCC Our Changing Planet (p. 89)
2:00–3:00 PM E–H B401/B402, GWCC National Earth Science Teachers Association Earth Science Share-a-Thon
(p. 93)
2:00–3:15 PM 4–12 B212, GWCC Black Holes and Starry Night(s) (p. 94)
3:00–4:00 PM 5–8 B204, GWCC Fossil Evidence: A Preview of FOSS Earth History, 2nd Edition for Middle
School (p. 95)
3:30–4:30 PM E–H B215, GWCC NASA CERES S’COOL Project: Cloud Observation Is S’COOL! (p. 96)
3:30–4:30 PM G B401/B402, GWCC National Earth Science Teachers Association Rock and Mineral Raffle (p. 98)
SAT
8:00–9:00 AM G B301, GWCC Ice Core Records—From Volcanoes to Supernovae (p. 104)
8:00–9:00 AM M–H B302, GWCC Solving the Mysteries in the Heart of a Supernova Explosion (p. 104)
9:30–10:30 AM G B302, GWCC Journey to the Edge of the Solar System (p. 107)
11:00 AM–12 Noon E–H B302, GWCC MY NASA DATA: Earth Systems Data Visualization Tool for Students
(p. 108)
11:00 AM–12 Noon I B407, GWCC The Carbon Cycle and Bioenergy: Quantitative Modeling with Poker Chips
and Student Monitoring of CO 2
(p. 109)
Environmental Science
THU
8:00–9:00 AM H B407, GWCC Playing Games to Learn Complex Environmental Science Concepts (p. 43)
10:00–11:15 AM 9–12 B207, GWCC Hands-On Activities to Explore Environmental Change (p. 47)
12:30–1:30 PM G B215, GWCC Developing an Effective Outdoor Classroom (p. 51)
12:30–1:30 PM G B407, GWCC Ecosystems and Biodiversity Field Study: Environmental Science Coursework
That Jumps into Your Lap! (p. 52)
12:30–1:45 PM 6–9 B208, GWCC Environmental Issues—What Can Students Really Do to Help (p. 54)
2:00–3:00 PM G B304, GWCC Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge: Top Free STEM Resources for
Your Classroom (p. 57)
2:00–3:00 PM I B407, GWCC Water, Water Everywhere (p. 59)
2:15–3:30 PM 6–12 B208, GWCC Exploring STEM Careers: Water and Our Environment (p. 59)
2:15–3:30 PM 5–C B210, GWCC Stream Ecology: Slimy Leaves for Clean Streams (p. 60)
3:30–4:30 PM M B301, GWCC Math/Science Integration for Earth’s Sake (p. 64)
3:30–4:30 PM I B407, GWCC GreenSchools! (p. 64)
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