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

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Thursday, 1:30–3:00 PM<br />

210<br />

engage your students with state-of-the-art simulations that are scientifically sound? Attend<br />

this hands-on workshop using notebook computers and learn how to remove misconceptions<br />

and teach more effectively. Free take-home CD with select demonstrations.<br />

1:30–3:30 PM PRESENTATION<br />

PDI<br />

1:30–3:30 PM WORKSHOP<br />

PDI<br />

SESSION 1<br />

EDCi Pathway Session: Expository Writing and <strong>Science</strong> Notebooks: Documented<br />

Success in Increasing Achievement in Expository Writing and Inquiry-based<br />

<strong>Science</strong> in the Elementary Grades —<strong>Science</strong> Teaching— (Gen)<br />

(Elementary) Room 335, Convention Center<br />

Betsy Rupp Fulwiler (brfulwiler@seattleschools.org), Seattle (Wash.) Public Schools<br />

Through mini-lessons and discussion, learn research-based strategies for using word banks,<br />

graphic organizers, and writing frames to increase student achievement in science and<br />

expository writing.<br />

EDCm Pathway: Facilitating the Work of <strong>Science</strong> Mentors —Professional Development—<br />

(Gen)<br />

(Middle Level) Room 336, Convention Center<br />

Marian Pasquale, Education Development Center, Inc., <strong>New</strong>ton, Mass.<br />

This session provides resources and support for science specialists to prepare middle grades<br />

mentors. Using EDC’s guide, case studies, and videos, participants practice mentoring<br />

strategies.<br />

1:30–3:30 PM EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP<br />

1:30–4:00 PM MEETINGS<br />

Chemical Interactions Course for Middle School —<strong>Science</strong> Content— (Chem)<br />

(Grades 7–8) Room 209, Convention Center<br />

Sponsor: Delta Education/School Specialty <strong>Science</strong>-FOSS<br />

Larry Malone, Linda De Lucchi, and Teri Dannenberg, Lawrence Hall of <strong>Science</strong>,<br />

University of California, Berkeley<br />

Join FOSS developers to learn how FOSS introduces the fundamental concepts in chemistry<br />

for grades 7–8. We’ll investigate substances to learn about properties of matter, the particulate<br />

nature of matter, changes in matter, and energy interaction and transfer. Student<br />

books and course CD-ROMs will be distributed.<br />

Preservice Teacher Preparation Committee Meeting<br />

Bacchus, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong> Marriott<br />

Coordination and Supervision of <strong>Science</strong> Teaching Committee Meeting<br />

Bonaparte, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong> Marriott

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