San Francisco Program, Vol. 2: Friday - National Science Teachers ...
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<strong>Friday</strong>, 8:00–9:30 AM<br />
Genetics: Crazy Traits and Adaptation Survivor<br />
(Bio)<br />
(Grades 5–12)<br />
131, Moscone Center<br />
Sponsor: CPO <strong>Science</strong>/School Specialty <strong>Science</strong><br />
Patsy Eldridge, CPO <strong>Science</strong>/School Specialty <strong>Science</strong>,<br />
Nashua, N.H.<br />
Students learn new vocabulary when they study genetics<br />
such as traits, alleles, and genotypes. How can you predict<br />
the traits of offspring when you know the genetic makeup<br />
of the parents These ideas will come alive as you create<br />
crazy creatures with a unique kit, and study the resulting<br />
population.<br />
Tough Topics in Earth <strong>Science</strong>: Plate Tectonics with<br />
My World GIS<br />
(Earth)<br />
(Grades 7–12)<br />
132, Moscone Center<br />
Sponsor: PASCO Scientific<br />
Presenter to be announced<br />
Explore plate tectonics, one of the most comprehensive and<br />
important topics in Earth science, in this hands-on workshop<br />
featuring PASCO’s new Earth science lab manual and My<br />
World GIS software. Use My World GIS to analyze evidence<br />
supporting the theory of plate tectonics, while experiencing<br />
how PASCO’s state-of-the-art, standards-based science<br />
education solutions enhance student learning.<br />
Classroom Weather Station with PASCO Probeware<br />
(K–5 <strong>Science</strong>)<br />
(Earth)<br />
(Grades 2–5)<br />
133, Moscone Center<br />
Sponsor: PASCO Scientific<br />
Presenter to be announced<br />
Use PASCO probeware to explore temperature, humidity,<br />
barometric pressure, and wind speed in this hands-on workshop.<br />
Learn how to create a weather station in your classroom<br />
and how to guide students through weather data analysis in a<br />
wide variety of engaging, standards-based science and math<br />
activities throughout the school year.<br />
FREE Teaching Resources from the Howard Hughes<br />
Medical Institute (HHMI) on Viral Outbreaks and<br />
the <strong>Science</strong> of Emerging Diseases<br />
(Bio)<br />
(Grades 9–College)<br />
134, Moscone Center<br />
Sponsor: Howard Hughes Medical Institute<br />
Anthony Bertino (abertino@nycap.rr.com), Retired Educator,<br />
Scotia, N.Y.<br />
Patricia Nolan Bertino (nolanp@nycap.rr.com), Scotia,<br />
N.Y.<br />
Viral diseases pose a threat to world health. International<br />
travel has resulted in infectious outbreaks that have spread<br />
rapidly to temperate areas. Learn how researchers are using<br />
simple and sophisticated technologies to detect and fight<br />
infectious diseases such as dengue fever and SARS. Receive<br />
free HHMI and teacher-generated resources.<br />
Master of <strong>Science</strong> in Geosciences via Distance<br />
Learning from Mississippi State University (Earth)<br />
(Grades K–12)<br />
202/204, Moscone Center<br />
Sponsor: Mississippi State University<br />
Renee M. Clary (rclary@geosci.msstate.edu), Mississippi State<br />
University, Mississippi State, Miss.<br />
Discover how you can earn an MS degree in geosciences<br />
via distance learning through the <strong>Teachers</strong> in Geosciences<br />
program. Our 12-course, 36-credit-hour graduate program<br />
includes courses in meteorology, geology, planetary science,<br />
oceanography, hydrology, and environmental geosciences.<br />
We have alumni in all 50 states and all students qualify for<br />
in-state tuition rates.<br />
3M Young Scientist Challenge/<strong>Science</strong> of Everyday<br />
Life<br />
(Gen)<br />
(Grades K–8)<br />
206, Moscone Center<br />
Sponsor: Discovery Education<br />
Brad Fountain, Discovery Education, Silver Spring, Md.<br />
<strong>Science</strong> is more than just Bunsen burners and beakers. Help<br />
students discover how science is actually a part of our everyday<br />
lives and how they can apply this knowledge to win<br />
$25,000 and the title of America’s Top Young Scientist. In<br />
partnership with 3M, <strong>Science</strong>ofEverydayLife.com offers teachers<br />
and families tools to facilitate learning and promote innovative<br />
thinking using hands-on lesson plans and interactive<br />
features designed to motivate and inspire K–8 students!<br />
Join us for a chance to win an innovation kit filled with 3M<br />
supplies.<br />
Teaching AP Chemistry with Molecular-Level Visualization<br />
and Simulation Tools<br />
(Chem)<br />
(Grades 8–College)<br />
256, Moscone Center<br />
Sponsor: Wavefunction, Inc.<br />
Jurgen Schnitker (sales@wavefun.com), Wavefunction,<br />
Inc., Irvine, Calif.<br />
Widely recognized as a powerful teaching tool, molecular<br />
modeling is now a common component of introductory<br />
chemistry classes at the college level. Bring your laptop and<br />
learn how to integrate state-of-the-art modeling into your<br />
teaching of AP chemistry.<br />
30 NSTA <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>National</strong> Conference on <strong>Science</strong> Education
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