San Francisco Program, Vol. 2: Friday - National Science Teachers ...

Friday, 12:30–1:30 PM
SESSION 31
Science Times: A Resource Created by Science Teachers
for Science Teachers
(Gen)
(Middle Level–High School/Informal) 252/254, Moscone Center
Susan M. Teed, David B. Zandvliet (dbz@sfu.ca), and
Carlos Gustavo A. Ormond (cormond@sfu.ca), Simon
Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., Canada
Science Times provides current, controversial news stories that
challenge students’ attitudes about science while promoting
scientific literacy (at three reading levels).
SESSION 32
Standards-based Assessment Items (Gen)
(Middle Level–High School) 258/260, Moscone Center
Ted Willard, AAAS Project 2061, Washington, D.C.
Project 2061 has developed standards-based assessment items
that can be accessed on the web for free. Come learn how.
SESSION 33
Project Based Learning: Preparing Students to Solve
Real-World Problems in STEM Disciplines (Gen)
(Middle Level–College)
262, Moscone Center
Martha M. Day (martha.day@wku.edu), Western Kentucky
University, Bowling Green
Join us for an exciting journey into the world of Problem
Based Learning, where students learn science and mathematics
content through situated inquiry to solve real-world
problems.
12:30–1:30 PM Workshops
Using the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium to Illustrate
Evolutionary Change
(Bio)
(High School–College)
Continental 1, Hilton
William H. Leonard (leonard@clemson.edu), Clemson
University, Clemson, S.C.
Presider: John Penick (john.penick@sangariglobaled.com),
2003–2004 NSTA President, and Sangari Global Education,
Miami, Fla
Engage in a mathematical and calculator population genetics
activity using a single trait among the participants that
shows evolutionary change through founder effect and
natural selection.
Point, Game, Set, Match: Science Wins with Tennis
Ball Containers
(Gen)
(Supervision/Administration) Continental 3, Hilton
David F. Mastie (mastie@umich.edu), Retired Educator,
Chelsea, Mich.
Free, “green,” transparent, unbreakable, and infinitely adaptable,
used tennis ball containers offer hands-on activities
making density, porosity, permeability, capillarity, coresampling,
and other elusive ideas visible.
Science Super Heroes
(Gen)
(Elementary)
Golden Gate 3, Hilton
Jane M. Kemp (jane.kemp@sdhc.k12.fl.us) and Sharon
Cutler, Chiles Elementary School, Tampa, Fla.
Sarah J. Kemp (sarah.kemp@sdhc.k12.fl.us), West Tampa
Elementary School, Tampa, Fla.
Incorporate a super hero theme into standards-based problem-solving
experiences using Capstone Press’s Max Axiom
Super Scientist comic book series.
Polar Fun Share-a-Thon
(Env)
(Elementary–Middle Level)
Golden Gate 4, Hilton
Jean Pennycook (jean.pennycook@gmail.com), Fresno (Calif.)
Unified School District
Dena Rosenberger (drosenberger@guhsd.net), El Capitan
High School, Lakeside, Calif.
Penguins, polar bears, and more. Cross the curricular areas
with classroom resources about the polar regions.
Sowing the Seeds of Wonder
(Env)
(Preschool)
Golden Gate 6, Hilton
Joyce Hill (science@lifelab.org), Life Lab Science Program,
Santa Cruz, Calif.
Try a selection of hands-on activities that engage preschool
children in garden explorations. Take home tips for launching
an educational garden.
NARST Session: Profile of a Successful Science Fair
Coach: How Theory and Research Translate Into
Classroom Practice
(Gen)
(General)
Union Square 5/6, Hilton
Julie Angle (julie.angle@okstate.edu), Oklahoma State
University, Stillwater
Through collaborative discussions and interactive games,
participants will learn how to mentor students in science
fair competitions based on profiles of successful science fair
coaches.
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