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

Thursday, 1:00–1:30 PM
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1:00–1:30 PM PRESENTATION
SESSION 1
Thinking and Writing About Science —Professional Development— (Gen)
(General) Magnolia, Hilton
Ronald L. Towery, Mark A. McJunkin, and Greg B. Meeks, Arkansas State University,
State University, Ark.
Brandi Russom, Green County Tech-Oak Grove Middle School, Paragould, Ark.
Focus on the use of content-writing strategies to promote student thinking, problem solving,
and comprehension of science texts.
1:00–1:45 PM NSTA INTERNATIONAL DAY PANEL DISCUSSION
(General) Napoleon Ballroom, Hilton
Teresa Kennedy, The GLOBE Program, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research,
Boulder, Colo.
Judith Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
Marylin Lisowski, Chair, NSTA International Advisory Board, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Presider: Norman Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
This concluding session will engage scholars from each of the educational levels regarding
common issues that cut across grade levels when designing and implementing teaching and
learning activities at the international level. Both benefits and obstacles will be addressed.
This discussion will provide maximum interaction between the panel and audience.
1:00–2:15 PM EXHIBITOR WORKSHOPS
Put Some Spark into Science Investigations —Science Content— (Gen)
(Grades 3–8) Room 208, Convention Center
Sponsor: Delta Education/School Specialty Science
Tom Graika, Consultant, Lemont, Ill.
Johanna Strange, Consultant, Richmond, Ky.
Using the science topics of magnetism and electricity, learn how to turn guided investigations
into challenge investigations and open inquiries. These strategies will help your students
become independent thinkers and inquirers. Participants will receive a complimentary
resource packet and related Delta products.
Bio-Rad pGLO Bacterial Transformation Kit —Science Teaching— (Bio)
(Grades 7–12) Room 230, Convention Center
Sponsor: Bio-Rad Laboratories
Stan Hitomi (professional_development@bio-rad.com) and Kirk Brown (professional_development@bio-rad.com),
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Hercules, Calif.
Genetic engineering has led to a phenomenal explosion of new health treatments, agricultural
applications, and environmental solutions. In this hands-on workshop you will create your
own genetically modified organisms and designer proteins and explore the mechanisms of
gene expression and genetic selection. You will transform bacteria with a bioluminescent
jellyfish gene that codes for Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP). Learn key background and