Atlanta Conference Program

Friday, 11:00 AM–12 Noon
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11:00 AM–12 Noon Presentations
SESSION 1
Sci-Casting: Using Technology to Connect Field Trip
Science and School Science
(Bio)
(Elementary–High School)
B215, GWCC
Jennifer K. Frisch (jfrisch1@kennesaw.edu), Kennesaw State
University, Kennesaw, Ga.
David C. Taube, 4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue, Decatur,
Ga.
Laurie Brantley-Dias (lbdias@gsu.edu), Georgia State
University, Atlanta
Heather K. Borowski (hborowski@csdecatur.net), City
Schools of Decatur, Ga.
Let us introduce you to a nature study project in which
students and teachers collect data using digital cameras and
communicate findings by creating a vodcast.
SESSION 2
Aligning STEM Theory and Application Through
Community-based Initiatives
(Gen)
(General)
B217, GWCC
Emily S. Vercoe (evercoe@earthforce.org), Earth Force,
Denver, Colo.
This workshop offers facilitated discussions and practical
strategies that support critical coordination of STEM learning
before, during, and after the school bell rings through
coordinated partnerships.
SESSION 3
Science for Bl(all)ck Students
(Gen)
(General)
B218, GWCC
Theresa Y. Robinson, National Louis University, Chicago,
Ill.
The Human Genome Project has established that humans
are genetically more alike than different. Science education
for all children regardless of culture, gender, or ability is of
high importance. This presentation/discussion addresses
research and strategies for how African-American cultural
norms can be used to develop learners who are engaged and
motivated to learn.
SESSION 4
Creative Problem Solving with Toshiba/NSTA
ExploraVision
(Gen)
(General)
B308, GWCC
Barbara R. Pietrucha, Earth/Environmental Science
Educator, Point Pleasant, N.J.
Motivate students and challenge them to think creatively! Learn
how the ExploraVision competition encourages developmental
skills necessary for success in STEM and uses students’
natural curiosity to enhance their science achievement.
ExploraVision activities illustrate standards-based connections
between science and technology. Session participants
have an increased chance to win a Toshiba product!
SESSION 5
Simple Setup STEM Activities
(Gen)
(Preschool–Elementary)
B313, GWCC
Virginia Lucy (superscience@me.com), Lilburn, Ga.
Planets, light and shadow, insect life cycles, fossils, and
physical and chemical changes are used to develop scientific
thinking in simple and adaptable labs.
SESSION 6
Understanding the New AP Biology Course: Curriculum,
Science Practices, and Instructional Design
(Bio)
(High School–College)
B316, GWCC
Audra Brown Ward (warda@marist.com), Marist School,
Atlanta, Ga.
AP Biology Development Committee members will provide
an overview of the changes to the revised course, which
include changes to the curriculum, labs, and exam.
SESSION 7
AMSE Session: Infusing Design Projects into the
Early Elementary Classroom
(Gen)
(Elementary)
B407, GWCC
Robert L. Ferguson (r.l.ferguson1@csuohio.edu), Cleveland
State University, Cleveland, Ohio
Explore different ways to infuse design projects (engineeringlike
tasks) in the K–3 classroom. Join me for activities,
handouts, and assessment ideas.
SESSION 8
Promoting Scientific Literacy Through the Use of
Novels
(Gen)
(Middle Level–High School)
B408, GWCC
Leigh Bunn (leigh.bunn@athens.edu), Athens State University,
Athens, Ala.
Join me for a discussion on ways of incorporating novels
within the science classroom to promote scientific literacy.
Literacy strategies used with novels will also be provided.
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