Atlanta Conference Program
Atlanta Conference Program
Atlanta Conference Program
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Thursday, 12:30–1:30 PM<br />
SESSION 9<br />
Dazzling Deceptions: Discrepant Events That Delight<br />
and Mystify!<br />
(Gen)<br />
(General)<br />
B406, GWCC<br />
Alan J. McCormack (amccorma@mail.sdsu.edu), 2010–2011<br />
NSTA President, and San Diego State University, San Diego,<br />
Calif.<br />
Science experiences that seem contrary to “common sense”<br />
are great motivators for kids! Discrepant events build scientific<br />
understanding and stimulate creativity.<br />
SESSION 10<br />
Ecosystems and Biodiversity Field Study: Environmental<br />
Science Coursework That Jumps into Your<br />
Lap!<br />
(Env)<br />
(General)<br />
B407, GWCC<br />
Lucia K. Jacobs (lckjacobs@gmail.com), Keenan High School,<br />
Columbia, S.C.<br />
Immersed in water and mud and collecting different species<br />
is all in a day’s fun when studying ecosystems along the banks<br />
of the Saluda River!<br />
SESSION 11<br />
The Scale of the Universe<br />
(Earth)<br />
(General)<br />
B408, GWCC<br />
Jeffrey Bennett (jeff@bigkidscience.com), Big Kid Science,<br />
Boulder, Colo.<br />
How big is the Sun How far are the stars The amazing<br />
scale of the universe can help you integrate science across<br />
your curriculum.<br />
12:30–1:30 PM Workshops<br />
NSTA Press® Session: Classroom Activities for Stop<br />
Faking It! Energy<br />
(Phys)<br />
(Elementary–High School)<br />
B216, GWCC<br />
Bill Robertson (wrobert9@ix.netcom.com), Bill Robertson<br />
Science, Inc., Woodland Park, Colo.<br />
In response to teacher demand, I’m developing a set of classroom<br />
activities on energy to accompany the Stop Faking It!<br />
Energy book. We incorporate the learning cycle in an easyto-use,<br />
teacher-friendly, research-based upper elementary<br />
curriculum and conceptually based high school curricula that<br />
can help students truly understand energy concepts. Join the<br />
author of the book for activities from the upcoming book.<br />
Powers of 10: Scaling the Universe with NASA (Gen)<br />
(Middle Level–High School)<br />
B301, GWCC<br />
Tyson H. Harty (tysonharty@gmail.com), Sonoma State<br />
University, Rohnert Park, Calif.<br />
How big is big How small is small “Scale the Universe” as<br />
we investigate the powers of 10 with free NASA materials.<br />
Beyond Our Solar System with NASA’s Education<br />
Resources<br />
(Earth)<br />
(Middle Level–High School)<br />
B302, GWCC<br />
Lester Morales (lester.morales@nasa.gov), NASA Aerospace<br />
Education Service Project, Penn State, Kennedy Space<br />
Center, Fla.<br />
The science concepts of the expanding universe, the red<br />
shift, black holes, and Earth’s place in the universe will be<br />
explored.<br />
Fueling the Future: Energy Interconnections and<br />
Sustainable Choices<br />
(Gen)<br />
(Informal Education)<br />
B305, GWCC<br />
Pamela Whiffen (pwpwr@aol.com), NASA/Facing the<br />
Future, Phoenix, Ariz.<br />
Experience hands-on lessons that demonstrate the interconnections<br />
between energy sources, human choices, economic<br />
challenges, and environmental impacts. Think critically<br />
about the science behind the headlines. Free curriculum!<br />
52 NSTA <strong>Atlanta</strong> Area <strong>Conference</strong> on Science Education
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