New Orleans Program, Vol. 1 - National Science Teachers Association

Thursday, 12:30–1:30 PM
Squeezing in Science During the Elementary Day —Science Teaching— (Gen)
(Elementary) Room R05, Convention Center
Dawn M. Hudson (dhudson@paulding.k12.ga.us), Paulding County Schools, Dallas, Ga.
Tom Brown, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Ga.
Join a successful group of educators who have received numerous MSP (Math Science
Partnership) grants for developing teacher leaders in elementary science through the use of
hands-on experiments, finding time to teach science in an elementary setting and beginning
stages of inquiry. Teacher leaders in the MSP group will also be presenting practical advice
with plenty of hands-on activities.
NSTA Student Chapter Session: Becoming a Leader in the Profession —Professional
Development— (Gen)
(General) Ile de France III, JW Marriott
Bambi Bailey (bambi_bailey@uttyler.edu), The University of Texas at Tyler
Kate A. Baird (kabaird@iupuc.edu), Indiana University-Purdue University, Columbus
Participate in a round-robin of leadership activities, including personality inventories,
problem-solving activities, and collaborative explorations of leadership.
Cuttin’ Up in Earth Science —Science Teaching— (Earth)
(Elementary–Middle Level/Supervision) Balcony J, New Orleans Marriott
Rosemary Martin (ssibastrop@gmail.com), Bastrop, Tex.
Earth science have you exasperated? Come see how these activities and manipulatives can
support your students in learning concepts. Door prizes, CDs, and fun!
Hands-On Environmental Science Activities That Are Inquiry Based —Science
Content— (Env)
(Elementary–High School) Balcony N, New Orleans Marriott
Mary Louise Bellamy (mlbellam@unity.ncsu.edu), North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Engage in inquiry activities based on cutting-edge research conducted by scientists at the
NSF Center for Environmentally Responsible Solvents and Processes.
NMEA Session: Understanding Sustainable Seafood—Good for You and Good
for the Oceans —Science Content— (Env)
(Middle Level–High School) Carondelet, New Orleans Marriott
Mary C. Whaley and Lacey Moore (lmoore@mbayaq.org), Monterey Bay Aquarium,
Monterey, Calif.
Investigate fishy ocean issues! Explore Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program
and experience student activities that explore good choices for people and oceans.
The Biotech Revolution Comes to Your Classroom —Science Content— (Bio)
(Informal Education) La Galerie 5, New Orleans Marriott
Karen Kalumuck (karenk@exploratorium.edu), The Exploratorium, San Francisco, Calif.
We’ll use simple materials to model the research techniques that have revolutionized our
understanding of biology, including the use of genomics in diagnostics and therapeutics.
Global Connections: Forests of the World —Professional Development— (Env)
(General) Mardi Gras E, New Orleans Marriott
Al Stenstrup and Kathy McGlauflin (kmcglauflin@plt.org), American Forest Foundation,
Washington, D.C.
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