Session 5 1:30 PM - Colorado Association of Science Teachers

Session 5 1:30 PM - 2:25 PMA Walk through the Weather Year in ColoradoRobert GlancyWe will look at the differences between weather and climate, and at the seasonal changes in the weather through theyear, concentrating on the major weather events that occur, when they occur and why they occur.Focus: Earth/Space ScienceAudience: MS / HSRoom: K35-39Email: d.a.fisher@noaa.govProject Based Assessments in ChemistryAmy HansonAnna NobleDo you use tests and quizzes to determine what your students understand about chemistry? Are you interested in assessingstudent understanding of chemistry concepts in new ways? Project based assessments provide another tool todetermine student understanding of chemistry concepts. We will share how projects such as building rockets, makingsoap, creating a game about the periodic table, filming a cooking show, and performing a chemistry show for elementarystudents enables us to learn what our students truly understand about chemistry. We will also discuss how to createyour own project based assessments to use in your classroom.Focus: ChemistryAudience: High SchoolRoom: H34-38Email: amy_hanson@dpsk12.orgProperly Plugging PillbugsTeresa HigginsDo you want to bring animals into your elementary classroom...consider the intriguing pillbug! Come explore the fascinatingpillbug that can be found in the garden, schoolyard and by the pond. These fascinating little critters can help childrenlearn about healthy habitats and how such a little critter can have such a big impact on the environment. You'lllearn how to start your own pillbug habitat in classroom and how to integrate mathematics and literacy into science experiencesthat will fascinate young learners.Focus: Life Science/BiologyAudience: Elementary (Primary & Intermediate)Room: J50-52Email: teresa.higgins@unco.edu50