Atlanta Conference Program
Atlanta Conference Program
Atlanta Conference Program
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Friday, 2:00–3:00 PM<br />
'<br />
2:00–3:00 PM Presentations<br />
SESSION 1<br />
STEM in Georgia<br />
(Gen)<br />
(General)<br />
B214, GWCC<br />
Gilda D. Lyon (glyon@doe.k12.ga.us), Georgia Dept. of<br />
Education, <strong>Atlanta</strong><br />
Walk away with an overview of STEM initiatives that are<br />
improving STEM education for students in Georgia.<br />
SESSION 2<br />
Tricks and Tips for Maintaining a Nontraditional<br />
Classroom<br />
(Gen)<br />
(Middle Level–High School)<br />
B217, GWCC<br />
Marla R. Hines (hinesmp@vestavia.k12.al.us), Vestavia Hills<br />
High School, Vestavia Hills, Ala.<br />
Amy Murphy (amykfmurphy@gmail.com), Alabama Math,<br />
Science and Technology Initiative, Montevallo<br />
Walk away with successful tools for creating a studentcentered<br />
hands-on classroom that assesses authentic learning.<br />
SESSION 3<br />
Inclusive Practices That Engage All Learners (Gen)<br />
(General)<br />
B218, GWCC<br />
Jennifer Richards (jennifer.richards@utk.edu) and Patty<br />
Stinger-Barnes (pstinger@utk.edu), University of Tennessee,<br />
Knoxville<br />
Presider: Jennifer Richards<br />
Confronting instructional bias is difficult, especially when the<br />
biases in question are ours! Come explore ways to improve<br />
equity in science instruction in your classroom.<br />
SESSION 6<br />
ASTC Session: The Ideal Solution—Merging the<br />
Classroom and Community<br />
(Env)<br />
(General)<br />
B315, GWCC<br />
Stacy Graison (sgraison@zooatlanta.org), Zoo <strong>Atlanta</strong>, Ga.<br />
Brian Davis (bdavis@georgiaaquarium.org), Georgia Aquarium,<br />
<strong>Atlanta</strong><br />
Christine Bean (chris.bean@fernbankmuseum.org), Fernbank<br />
Museum of Natural History, <strong>Atlanta</strong>, Ga.<br />
Take advantage of the unique resources and expertise provided<br />
by informal science centers to support teachers and students<br />
in meeting environmental literacy and science needs.<br />
SESSION 7<br />
Chemistry Demos, Labs, and Projects (Chem)<br />
(Middle Level–High School)<br />
B403, GWCC<br />
Nancy H. Brim (nancy_h_brim@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us), Lakeside<br />
High School, <strong>Atlanta</strong>, Ga.<br />
Come see a variety of demonstrations, labs, and projects for<br />
chemistry or physical science classes. Handouts!<br />
SESSION 8<br />
The Secret Life of Toys and H 2<br />
0 Bottles (Chem)<br />
(Elementary–High School)<br />
B404, GWCC<br />
Sherri Conn Rukes (sherri.rukes@d128.org), Libertyville<br />
High School, Libertyville, Ill.<br />
Learn about the process of how a toy is made and what<br />
happens to it after it is discarded. Take home a CD with<br />
information and activities.<br />
SESSION 4<br />
Authors Needed! Write for an NSTA Journal (Gen)<br />
(General)<br />
B304, GWCC<br />
Ken Roberts, Assistant Executive Director of Journals,<br />
NSTA, Arlington, Va.<br />
Meet with journal editors to discuss your article ideas and<br />
learn how to prepare and submit an article to an NSTA<br />
journal.<br />
SESSION 5<br />
Differentiate! Differentiate! Differentiate! (Gen)<br />
(Preschool–Middle Level)<br />
B314, GWCC<br />
Shawn A. Brown (sab@reinhardt.edu), Reinhardt University,<br />
Waleska, Ga.<br />
Find out how differentiated science assessment strategies<br />
were used in elementary classrooms with all students.<br />
NSTA <strong>Atlanta</strong> Area <strong>Conference</strong> on Science Education<br />
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