CFE 2015 Workshop Presentation Sample Breakout Presentation Titles and Descriptions

Strong presentation descriptions should:  Lead with an appealing, explanatory title  Be written in the present tense  Consist of no more than 3 sentences  Let the Workshop attendee know what to expect

Joker's Wild: Fun Family Math Night MATH | PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT | ESL GRADES 2-5 Description: Move beyond math manipulatives to include card and dice games as part of your daily curriculum. Learn how a “Family Math Night” can evolve into a game-focused, sustainable homework program that is straightforward enough for ESL parents to understand and encourage at home.

Inspiration Station: Music to their Ears ART/MUSIC/DRAMA | CHARACTER EDUCATION |TECHNOLOGY GRADES 5-8 Description: Bring out the musician in each of your students! Teach your students about music composition, and then inspire them to create their own music and lyrics. Using affordable technology to record songs and create web pages, podcasts, and blogs, you will be able to showcase the artistic works of all of your students.

Vermi-What? The “Ins & Outs” of Worm Composting SCIENCE GRADES PREK-2 Description: Learn how to begin and sustain a working worm compost bin in your classroom. This project provides you with hands-on, thought-provoking activities suitable for even the youngest learners. Watch your students transform into environmental agents as they explore concepts including waste reduction, decomposition, and life cycles.