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NSTA 60th National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis, Indiana • March 29–April 1, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA March 29–April 1, 2012 Volume 1 Wed., Mar. 28/Thu., March 29 Conference Resources, cont. President’s Welcome...... 5 Floor Plans...... 24–33 Contributors to the Indianapolis Conference...... 5 Professional Development Documentation Committee Welcome ...... 7 Form...... following p. 32 Indianapolis Conference Committee ...... 7 NSTA Headquarters Staff...... 34–35 NSTA Conferences Go Green! ...... 9 NSTA Officers, Board of Directors, Council, and Alliance of Affiliates...... 35 Registration, Travel, and Hotels Future NSTA Conferences...... 36 Meeting Location and Times ...... 13 San Antonio Call for Sessions ...... 36 Registration ...... 13 Conference Program Purchasing Ticketed Events...... 13 Airlines/Amtrak...... 13 NSTA Award Winners...... 38–42 Ground Transportation to/from Airport ...... 13 Conference Highlights...... 46–47 Getting Around Town...... 13 Conference Strands...... 48–51 Parking...... 13 Global Conversations in Science Education Conference . . . 52 Discounted Rental Cars...... 13 NSTA Exemplary Science Program (ESP)...... 52 Conference Hotels ...... 13–15 Informal Science Day ...... 53 Indianapolis Map ...... 15 Teacher Researcher Day ...... 53 Science Leadership Summit...... 54 Conference Resources NESTA Earth and Space Science Resource Day . . . . . 54 NSTA Exhibits...... 16 The Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence NSTA Avenue...... 16 (COSEE) Program...... 55 NSTA Science Bookstore ...... 16 NSTA/SCST Symposium...... 55 Advice for First-Time Attendees ...... 18 NSTA Press Sessions ...... 56 HASTI Booth...... 18 NSTA Avenue Sessions ...... 58 Presenters and Presiders Check-In...... 18 Research Dissemination Conference ...... 59–61 Thursday “Meet and Greet”...... 18 NSTA Professional Development Institutes . . . . . 62–66 Conference Evaluation ...... 18 NSTA Symposia...... 67–68 First Aid Services/Security...... 18 Short Courses...... 70–75 Lost and Found...... 18 Field Trips...... 77–82 International Lounge...... 18 Meetings and Social Functions...... 83–86 Graduate Credit...... 18 NSTA Affiliate Sessions ...... 87–93 Business Services ...... 19 Wednesday Daily Program...... 95 Audiovisual Needs ...... 19 Thursday Daily Program...... 101 NSTA Mobile Website...... 19 NSTA Coordinating Center for People with Indexes Disabilities...... 20 Index of Exhibitor Workshops (Thu.) ...... 204 Message Center ...... 20 Schedule At A Glance (Thu.)...... 210 ExploraVision Giveaways ...... 20 Index of Participants (Wed./Thu.)...... 224 Online Session Evaluations/Tracking Professional Index of Advertisers ...... 232 Development...... 20 Special Offers from Local Museums...... 21 Cover Photo: Bronze sculpture of astronaut Neil Armstrong in front of the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus. Photo courtesy of Purdue University.
2 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Mission Statement The mission of NSTA is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. The ideas and opinions expressed in the conference sessions, and in any handout materials provided, are those of the presenter. They are not those of the National Science Teachers Association nor can any endorsement by NSTA be claimed.
Volume 2 Fri., Mar. 30 —Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association; visitIndy.com . Table of Contents Conference Highlights (Fri.) Conference Strands Informal Science Day NSTA Press Sessions Friday Daily Program Meetings and Social Functions (Fri.) Index of Exhibitor Workshops (Fri.) Schedule At A Glance (Fri.) Index of Participants (Fri.) Index of Advertisers
Volume 3 Sat., Mar. 31 /Sun., Apr. 1 Table of Contents Conference Highlights (Sat./Sun.) Conference Strands Research Dissemination Conference NSTA/SCST Symposium The Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) Program Teacher Researcher Day NSTA Press Sessions National Science Teachers Association Saturday Daily Program 1840 Wilson Blvd. Sunday Daily Program Arlington, VA 22201-3000 Meetings and Social Functions (Sat./Sun.) 703-243-7100 Index of Exhibitor Workshops (Sat.) E-mail: [email protected] Schedule At A Glance (Sat./Sun.) www.nsta.org Index of Participants (Sat./Sun.) Index of Advertisers NSTA Affiliates Volume 4 Exhibitors Association for Multicultural Science Education (AMSE) Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) Table of Contents Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Exhibitor List Council for Elementary Science International (CESI) Index of Exhibitor Workshops Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) Index of Advertisers National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) National Middle Level Science Teachers Association (NMLSTA) National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) Society for College Science Teachers (SCST)
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Science Kit® &Boreal®Laboratories 7 2 Stop by booth # 1237 President’s Welcome Welcome to the 2012 NSTA conference in • How can we reach ALL of our students with the spirit and pas- Indianapolis! This year, it has never been more sion for learning science and STEM areas? critical to engage you in the dynamic profes- • How do we engage all science education stakeholders to make sional conversation about outstanding science outstanding science teaching happen…that is, science education teaching. Through our conferences, all teachers for a smarter planet? of science can share their insights and practices I encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity to net- about the best science teaching. work with new and current colleagues and your elected board and The conference team has built an outstanding council members, see our featured speakers, explore the exhibit program around the theme of At the Crossroads for Science Education, with hall and exhibitor workshops, sign up for special ticketed events, the strands of “Mapping Our Way to Success Through the New Core Stan- and attend outstanding teacher workshops and presentations. dards,” “Pathways to a Sustainable Planet,” “Merging Inquiry, Creativity, Again, I welcome you to the 2012 Indianapolis conference and and Innovation Through STEM,” and “Traveling New Instructional Roads look forward to meeting you. We must reach all of our students, Through Technology.” They allow us to address questions such as: and ignite and inspire their spirit and creative energy in disciplines • What does it mean to model the best science teaching practices about which we are all passionate—science and science education! and STEM education practices? • What role will the Next Generation Science Standards play? Patricia Simmons, 2011–2012 NSTA President Contributors to the Indianapolis Conference
NSTA and the Indianapolis Planning Committee are extremely grateful to the following companies and associations for their generous contributions to the NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education. American Geophysical Union Association for Science Education Carolina Biological Supply Co. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Delta Education~CPO Science~Frey Scientific Discover Magazine Discovery Dome DuPont Educational Innovations Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Entergy Nuclear GEICO Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc. (HASTI) Indiana State Museum Kendall Hunt Publishing Co. National Geographic Learning Northrop Grumman Foundation Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo Paul F-Brandwein Institute, Inc. Pearson The Planetary Society Science Cheerleader Science Kit SciStarter Shell Oil Co. Southwest Airlines Texas Instruments
We at NSTA wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the members of the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc. (HASTI) for the many hours of time they volunteered in planning this conference.
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District X Representative Strand Leader: Pathways to Kate Baird a Sustainable Planet Assistant Clinical Professor of James Calaway Education Science Curriculum IUPUC Director Carolyn A. Hayes Gerald H. Krockover Monica A. Ellis Columbus, IN Lawton Public Schools Lawton, OK elcome to Indianapolis, home of the 2012 NSTA National Confer- Program Representatives Wence on Science Education. The Indianapolis Planning Committee Pat Himelick Strand Leader: Merging is excited that you, whether a first-timer or veteran attendee, have come Science Specialist Inquiry, Creativity, and to the Crossroads of America to experience the professional development Kokomo-Center Consolidated Innovation Through STEM mapped out to meet your needs for science education. School Corp. Bill Bayley NSTA President Patricia Simmons’ theme “Spirit, Opportunity, and Kokomo, IN K–12 Chemistry Outreach Innovation: Science Education for a Smarter Planet” is found within the Coordinator strands and the selected sessions for this conference: Pablo A. Llerandi-Román Assistant Professor of Purdue University • Mapping Our Way to Success Through the New Core Standards West Lafayette, IN • Pathways to a Sustainable Planet Geology • Merging Inquiry, Creativity, and Innovation Through STEM Grand Valley State University Strand Leader: Traveling • Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Technology Allendale, MI New Instructional Roads With more than 1,600 sessions, including field trips, short courses, Strand Leader: Mapping Through Technology workshops, professional development institutes, and symposia, you Shelly Witham will be able to select your path from broad perspectives on standards Our Way to Success Through the New Core Standards Science Teacher to specific strategies for the classroom. We hope that this conference High Tech High School will be your road map to building new friendships as well as continuing Jan Sharp North Bergen, NJ professional dialogues from past conferences. Teacher The 2012 conference is set in a venue where you walk to ses- Indianapolis Public Schools sions held in the conference hotels and the Convention Center in an Indianapolis, IN enclosed environment with no weather problems, no coats, and no busing. This convenience will allow you to participate in more sessions, to visit the Exhibit Hall more frequently, and to attend more share-a-thons and networking events. Local Arrangements Committee While in Indianapolis, we encourage you to discover the many mu- seums, sporting events, outstanding restaurants, and shopping—all Exhibits Liaison Manager of Services for People within walking distance. We are glad that you have chosen to come Charles Flack with Disabilities and enjoy our Hoosier Hospitality while traveling through “The Cross- Computer Applications Deb Sachs roads for Science Education.” Instructor Woodrow Wilson Indiana 2012 Indianapolis Conference Committee Leaders Jasper Middle School Teaching Fellowship Clinical Carolyn A. Hayes, Gerald H. Krockover, and Monica A. Ellis Jasper, IN and Mentoring Coordinator University of Indianapolis Field Trips Coordinator Conference Chairperson Purdue University Indianapolis, IN Carol Chen 550 Stadium Mall Dr. Carolyn A. Hayes Former HASTI President Publicity Manager West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051 Director of Student Assessment Retired High School Teacher Jane Hunn [email protected] Indiana University School of Kokomo, IN Science Teacher Medicine Tippecanoe Valley Middle School 1110 W. Michigan St. Guides Manager Local Arrangements Akron, IN Indianapolis, IN 46202 Linda Airey Coordinator [email protected] Professor of Education Volunteers Manager Monica A. Ellis Franklin College Claire A. Baker Program Coordinator Retired Educator Franklin, IN Retired Educator Gerald H. Krockover HASTI Past President Zionsville, IN Professor Emeritus of Science 10909 Tenacious Dr. Education Indianapolis, IN 46236-8430 [email protected]
NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 7 SEE THE SOLUTION BEHIND THE SOLUTION
THE GENIUS OF SMART. Dow solutions are used in the production of 95% of the world’s smart devices. From more vivid colors, to more speed to more capabilities in less space, it’s how smart becomes brilliant. Together, the elements of science and the human element can solve anything. Solutionism. The new optimism.™ NSTA Conferences Go Green! The National Science Teachers Association is committed to meeting today’s environmental challenges by adopting eco-friendly prac- tices both in our own day-to-day operations and at our conferences, workshops, and other events. In addition, we strongly encourage our contracted conference facilities to follow green practices as well. Here are some of the ways NSTA’s conference department has worked to minimize our impact on the environment:
Conference Previews Green Initiatives at the Indiana Convention Center Gone are the days of bulky, newspaper-style advance programs. The Indiana Convention Center is committed to reducing the Brief conference previews allow us to be more focused in our environmental impact of operations and services by providing conference content, since each preview is specific to a particular the following: conference. As an added bonus, they are more environmentally friendly, as they dramatically reduce both our print and mailing • Food Rescue. Second Helpings, a food rescue program, re- requirements. claims food after a food function and takes it to kitchens at their facility. Local residents are given the chance to participate in a Online Conference Information and Personal Scheduler job-training program. Under the supervision of trained chefs, Most of your conference arrangements can now be accomplished these local residents learn to prepare food, which is given to online (www.nsta.org/conferences). Register and make your housing homeless shelters and missions in Indianapolis. For meeting reservations on the web. Program details are available to you planners having receptions off-site, Second Helping drivers on our website using the Session Browser/Personal Scheduler. will pick up the food in refrigerated trucks. Scheduling information on our website is up to date and more • Energy Efficiency. High-efficiency exterior Visionwall® complete than that available through a printed piece. curtainwall glass throughout the Convention Center helps Final Conference Programs by E-Mail keep energy use low. Meeting rooms and lobby areas utilize Conference registrants are now given the option of receiving compact fluorescent lamps and exhibit halls provide more ef- an electronic version (PDF) of the final conference program by ficient lower wattage lamps with the same light output. Also, e-mail approximately two weeks prior to the conference, further public area toilets have low-flow valves with automatic flush. reducing print and shipping requirements. • Recycling. The Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Sta- dium recycle more than 14 tons of aluminum cans, plastic bot- Recycled Paper and Sustainable Print Services tles, and glass on an annual basis. Paper, cardboard, and cooking Conference previews and final conference programs are now oil are also recycled. printed on recycled paper. In addition, Walsworth Print Group, • Biodegradable. Biodegradable disposable serviceware prod- the printer for our conference materials, is in strict compliance ucts are available. The Convention Center also uses Green with all environmental laws and exceeds these standards in many Seal–certified cleaning products throughout the facility. Paper areas. Wherever possible, Walsworth Print Group works to re- towel and tissue products are made from 100% recycled mate- duce and recycle waste, use reduced or low-VOC chemicals, in- rial. crease the recycled content of raw materials, and use soy- and/or “Go Green” at the Indianapolis Conference! vegetable-based inks. Walsworth Print Group has also obtained • Recycle your conference programs in the clearly marked chain-of-custody certification for paper products to ensure they recycle bins located throughout the Convention Center. are being harvested from environmentally responsible sources. • Recycle or re-use your plastic badge holders—you can either Environmentally Friendly Exhibition Practices turn them in at the NSTA Registration Counter or use them at Our conference partner, Hargrove, Inc., offers many green future conferences. product options and services in the production of our confer- • Use double-sided printing and/or recycled paper for session ence exhibitions, including 100% recyclable carpet and padding, handouts and other conference materials. recycled exhibit structures, a “reclaimer” that recycles 92% of • Walk or use public transportation when possible at the confer- all solvents the company uses in production of graphics, use of ence. LP natural gas in 75–90% of show-site vehicles, and many bio- • Bring your own refillable water bottle to the conference. degradable and recycled products such as trash bags and waste- • In advance of the conference, presenters are encouraged to baskets. Their green efforts are extended operationally with re- post their presentations and handouts on the Session Browser/ ductions in electricity, heating fuel, and water usage, as well as a Personal Scheduler. move to 100% recyclable and biodegradable products. NSTA APPRECIATES YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
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Exhibitor Workshops. Exhibitor-spon- sored workshops for science teachers are offered throughout the conference. These workshops give you an opportunity to use a variety of commercial instructional materials. Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. See Volume 4 for a com- Don’t forget to visit plete list of exhibitor workshops. An in- the NSTA Science dex of exhibitor workshops scheduled on Bookstore. Thursday begins on page 204. We offer a wide range of books as NSTA Avenue well as “I Love Stop by the NSTA Avenue and learn about Science” T-shirts, NSTA’s benefits, services, programs, and mugs, and gifts partners…all created for you! Share with galore. others, expand your knowledge, and earn rewards for you and your students. See page 151 for a complete list of NSTA ser- vices and programs.
NSTA Science Bookstore You are invited to browse the rede- signed NSTA Science Bookstore, where you’re sure to find hundreds of teach- ing resources for science educators of all grade bands and disciplines. Not only do we offer a wide range of books to sharpen your content knowledge and expand your teaching strategies, we also offer dozens of wonderful “Science Matters” and “I Love Science” NSTA Gear product lines. NSTA Exhibits will be open for viewing during the fol- Examine our new spring titles: Uncover- lowing hours: NSTA exhibits are an essential feature of ing Student Ideas in Astronomy, Vol. 1: 45 New every NSTA conference. Here you will Thu., March 29 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Formative Assessment Probes, by Page Keeley find the latest textbooks, computer hard- Fri., March 30 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and Cary Sneider; You Want Me to Teach What? ware and software, laboratory equipment, Sat., March 31 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Sure-Fire Methods for Teaching Physical Science industry-supported educational materials, and Math, by Norman J. LaFave; Bringing Ribbon Cutting. An opening ceremony is summer opportunities, and many other Outdoor Science In: Thrifty Classroom Lessons, scheduled on Thursday at 10:00 AM at the exhibits that are designed to enhance your by Steve Rich; Teaching Science Through Trade entrance to Exhibit Hall F. knowledge and teaching skills. Books, edited by Christine Anne Royce, The lapel badge mailed to you with your Leads Retrieval. NSTA exhibitors use Karen Ansberry, and Emily Morgan; and confirmation, or issued to you at registra- leads retrieval, a paperless tracking system many more. Meet NSTA Press® authors tion on-site, is your “ticket of admission” to that allows them to receive fast, accurate and have your books signed. the Exhibit Hall and all conference activi- information about conference attendees The Science Bookstore is located in ties. A complete list of exhibitors and contact who have visited their booth. With the Exhibit Hall F of the Convention Center. information is available in Volume 4 of the system, an exhibitor scans your badge as All attendees receive discounts of 20% on program. A foldout map of the Exhibit Hall you visit the booth. This allows exhibitors NSTA Press items and 10% on books from floor plan is available at Program Pickup. to send information to you while the con- other publishers. Enjoy our free shipping Exhibit Hall Hours. Located in Exhibit ference is still fresh in your mind. option when you place your order online for Hall F of the Convention Center, exhibits both books and gear during the conference.
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HASTI Booth Presenters and Presiders Check-In Conference Evaluation The Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, If you are presenting or presiding at a ses- All conference attendees are invited to Inc. (HASTI) booth is located in the NSTA sion, please check in and pick up your rib- complete a conference evaluation form on- Registration Area. Stop by for information bon at the Presenters/Presiders booth in line at http://ecommerce.nsta.org/2012ind/ about Indiana and the benefits of becoming the Registration Area after you have regis- conference_evaluation.asp. a HASTI member. Membership forms and tered for the conference and received your First Aid Services/Security information on association activities will name badge. be available as well as registration forms for The First Aid Room is located near the Thursday “Meet and Greet” graduate credit. Limited edition, commem- Security Office, outside of Exhibit Hall orative tree ornaments will be on sale—one Be sure to stop by Thursday from 10:05 AM E in the Crossroads corridor of the Con- featuring the NSTA Indianapolis conference to 10:30 AM at the entrance to the Exhibit vention Center. Look for the red cross. logo and the other the HASTI logo. Hall for a special session. Come “meet and In case of emergency, call X3350 on greet” with your elected NSTA officers. any red house phone to connect to the Dispatch/Security Office.
Lost and Found Advice for First-Time Conference Attendees All lost-and-found items at the Convention Center will be turned in at the Exhibitor • Wear comfortable shoes. You’ll be • Bring cash or credit cards. You’ll Registration counter. Lost-and-found items doing a lot of walking! end up buying things from some of at other facilities will be turned in at the fa- • If you like to collect posters, bring a the vendors. cilities’ security offices. cardboard tube. • Avoid large lines. Eat lunch at an International Lounge • Leave plenty of empty space in your “odd” hour. Room 107 at the JW Marriott has been suitcase...in fact, bring an extra • Spoil yourself. Plan at least one reserved as an international lounge. All in- large one. You will collect pounds great dinner. If you have an extra ternational guests are welcome to use this and pounds of literature and stuff. day before or after, tour the city. lounge as a place to meet or just simply re- • If you read through the schedule for But don’t take conference time to do lax while here at the NSTA conference. The the day, plan on one or two backups. that. lounge will be open Thursday, Friday, and Sometimes a presenter does not show • Keep all receipts. Remember: this is Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. (for me, it averaged one per confer- tax deductible. ence...not bad) or a room is full or the • Keep the pages from the daily sched- topic was not really what I needed. ules for those workshops you at- Graduate Credit Opportunity Having another one to go to allows tended. If you have to give a report you to walk out of a session with a when you get back to school, you will Indianapolis conference attendees can sense of purpose. And when you read have all the information. But you earn one or two graduate-level credits the schedule, look around. Ask the might find you have a question, and in professional development through people next to you, “Who’s a great the presenters’ Indiana University–Purdue Univer- presenter?” e-mail addresses are listed. sity Columbus. Learn more about the assignment requirements and pick • Give yourself plenty of time to visit • Before you leave, go online to find up a registration form at the Hoosier the exhibits, but unless you want to your state science teachers association, Association of Science Teachers, Inc. stand in a crowd, don’t go just as it and then contact them to see if they (HASTI) booth, located in the NSTA opens. There will be plenty of hand- plan to host a hospitality party. It is a Registration Area, or at www.iupuc. outs to go around. You won’t miss nice way to end the day, meet people edu/nsta. Registration will be avail- anything by going a bit later. in your state, get a free munchie or able on Wednesday, March 28, from • If you like to network, bring busi- two, and to network. 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Thursday, ness cards and collect those of March 29, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. presenters and sales reps you want (Submitted by William Peltz) to stay in contact with.
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Business Services presenters must arrange and pay for their ence from your phone. The mobile web- The IKON Business Center at the Con- own equipment. Technology Express, the site features a slimmed-down version of vention Center is located on the first designated AV company on-site, will be our popular session browser tool, allow- floor, directly across from Room 116. located in the following rooms: ing you to view sessions by Date/Time, The hours during the conference are Convention Center CS02/CS03 Session Format, Subject, and Keyword, Wednesday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Thurs- (Hall D) and to evaluate those you have attended. day–Saturday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; and (Second Floor The site also includes a map of Indianapo- Sunday, 8:00 AM–12 Noon. Services in- Show Offices) lis with bookmarks for the conference ho- clude printing, faxing, scanning, photo- tels and Convention Center, a link to the Indianapolis Marriott Registration 1 copying, binding, and shipping (UPS only). #nsta Twitter feed, NSTA news, and other Downtown For more information, contact the IKON important information. Please note that Business Center at 317-262-4496 or e-mail: JW Marriott Room 109 the site has been optimized for use with [email protected]. Omni Severin Indiana iPhone and Android devices. If you have a barcode reader installed, Audiovisual Needs Westin Registration 2 point your phone’s camera at the image in NSTA will provide an LCD projector if NSTA Mobile Website the ad below to go directly to the NSTA it was requested on the original proposal mobile site. We invite you to visit the NSTA Mobile form. Microphones are also provided in We welcome your feedback about the Website, m.nsta.org, the best way to keep large rooms. For any other AV needs, conference mobile website. (Note: This is track of what’s happening at the confer- not an app; it is a website optimized for viewing on phones.)
• MOBILE WEBSITE Help us with your feedback...and get a chance for a free Kindle Fire We’re giving you one more reason to evaluate conference sessions. When you log on to www.nsta.org/conferences/evaluati ons and fi ll out an evaluati on, you get entered into a drawing for a chance to win a Kindle Fire, courtesy of the NSTA Conferences Department.
e remaining land-birds form a most singular group of nches, related to each other in the structure of their beaks, short tails, form of body and plumage: there are thirteen species, which Mr. Your feedback helps us in creati ng Gould has divided into four subgroups. All these species are peculiar to this archipelago; and so is the whole group, the best conference experience with the exception of one species of the sub-group Cactornis, lately brought from Bow Island, in the Low Archipelago. Of Cactornis, the two species may be for you and other att endees. o en seen climbing about the owers of • You can also evaluate the great cactus-trees; but all the other species of this group of nches, mingled together in ocks, feed on the dry and sterile ground of the lower districts. e sessions via your smartphone males of all, or certainly of the greater number, are jet black; and the females (with perhaps one or two exceptions) are brown. Fig. 2, there are no less than six at m.nsta.org. • KINDLE FIRE species with insensibly graduated beaks. GIVEAWAY
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NSTA Coordinating Center for ExploraVision Giveaways People with Disabilities How’s this for 20/20 vision? To celebrate its NSTA makes an effort to provide con- 20th anniversary, the Toshiba/NSTA Explora- venience and accessibility for all per- Vision program will give away 20 brand-new sons attending conferences. A Center for Toshiba Tablet PCs at its Booth #1666—and Services for Disabled Persons, staffed by you could win one! A new Toshiba Tablet local committee volunteers, is located in will be given out every hour during exhibit the NSTA Registration Area. If you need hours from Thursday through Saturday— assistance, visit this table during registra- plus one bonus giveaway at a randomly select- tion hours. NSTA cannot guarantee ser- ed hour! All you have to do to enter is visit the vices for requests not made in advance of ExploraVision Booth for a quick introduction the conference. to ExploraVision. Then you’ll be asked to an- swer a pop quiz question about the program Message Center to win! (For instance: “Question: What is A Message Center for conference attend- the world’s largest K–12 student science ees is available in the NSTA Registration competition? Answer: ExploraVision!) You Area. No messages, except extreme emer- can join the fun and enter once an hour, but gencies, can be broadcast over the public only one Tablet will be awarded per person. address system. Winners will be announced at the 45-minute mark of every hour.
NEW! Online Session Evaluations and Tracking Professional Development All attendees can now evaluate sessions online while simultaneously tracking their professional development certification (based on clock hours).
Help NSTA’s GREEN efforts by completing session evaluations To evaluate a session via your smartphone, visit m.nsta.org and: online March 29–April 12, 2012, via your smartphone (m.nsta.org) • Locate the appropriate session by schedule, format, subject, while the session is fresh in your mind! Or attendees can visit www. or keyword search from the home page and then click on the nsta.org/evaluations at a later time to complete a short online session “Evaluate This Session” button. evaluation for each session they attend. And this year, we’re • Enter your badge number at the top of the form and then giving away a Kindle Fire to two attendees who com- answer the nine questions. plete a session evaluation! Remember, the more sessions you attend and evaluate, the more chances you have to A Professional Development Documentation Form is included win! following page 32 to help attendees keep track of sessions/events Concurrent session presenters may also complete evaluation attended that are NOT available for online session evaluation. forms for their own sessions in order to track professional devel- This form can also be used to take notes on sessions attended opment credit. that are available for online session evaluation. Beginning April 18, 2012, an attendee can view his or her To evaluate a session via www.nsta.org/evaluations: transcript at the NSTA Learning Center (learningcenter.nsta.org) • Enter your badge number (if you don’t remember your badge by clicking on “My PD Record and Certificates.” Attendees can number, click “help me find my badge number”). also document credit for activities that are not being evaluated • Type the beginning of the session title in the “Lookup Session” (e.g., short courses, Exhibit Hall visits, featured speakers, meet- field, scroll down to find the correct session, and click the ings, etc.). Each attendee is responsible for tracking his or her “Submit Session” button. The session information will appear own attendance at such events. The transcript can be printed and you can begin to evaluate the session. here and presented to an administrator who requires documen- • When finished evaluating the session, click the “Submit tation of participation in the conference. All information in these Evaluation” button. transcripts will be maintained (and can be accessed) indefinitely as part of an attendee’s individual profile. • Repeat this process for each session attended.
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The following venues have extended special offers for Indianapolis conference attendees. During the days of the conference, attendees need only show their badge to gain free entrance to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the Indiana State Museum, and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis www.childrensmuseum.org The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis invites conference attendees to visit at no charge during the conference by showing their conference badge at the museum box office, Thursday, March 29, through Sunday, April 1, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. The museum is located at 3000 N. Meridian Street, which is about four miles from the Convention Center. Free parking is available in the parking garage on Illinois Street or you can take Bus 39 from the Maryland and Pennsylvania bus stop. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. The 472,900-square-foot facility houses 11 major galleries. Visitors can explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures, and the arts.
Indiana State Museum www.indianamuseum.org The Indiana State Museum invites conference attendees to visit at no charge during the conference by showing their conference badge Thursday, March 29, through, Sunday, April 1. Regular hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Sunday. The museum is located at 650 W. Washington Street, just a few blocks and a short walk from the Convention Center. To get there, head north to Washington Street and then head west. The Indiana State Museum explores Indiana’s past, present, and future through artistic, cultural, and scientific exhibits. Race a Pinewood Derby car on our two-story 120-foot-long track! Check out our exhibitions Science on the Edge; Amazing Maize: The Science, History, and Culture of Corn; and Chaos Is a Friend of Mine: Cultural Icons from the Jim Irsay Collection.
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art www.eiteljorg.org The Eiteljorg Museum invites conference attendees to visit at no charge during the conference by showing their conference badge Thursday, March 29, through Sunday, April 1. Regular hours are 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 12 Noon–5:00 PM Sunday. The museum is located at 500 W. Washington Street, just a few blocks and a short walk from the Convention Center. To get there, head north to Washington Street and then head west. The Eiteljorg Museum is the only museum of its kind in the Midwest and one of only two museums east of the Mississippi that showcase both Native American and Western art, culture, and history. The permanent gallery and traveling exhibitions use audiovisual technology, interactive displays, historical photos, Native American art, and artifacts to explore the West and North America’s indigenous peoples.
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32 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education This form is for planning purposes only. Do NOT submit to NSTA. NSTA 2012 Indianapolis National Conference Professional Development Documentation Form All attendees can evaluate concurrent teacher and exhibitor sessions online while simultaneously tracking professional development certification (based on clock hours) between March 29 and April 12, 2012. Use this form to keep track of all sessions/events attended during the Indianapolis conference. Sessions/events such as field trips, short courses, featured speakers, the General Session, meetings, and exhibit hall visits are not available for online evaluation. However, these events still qualify for professional development. Beginning April 18, 2012, Indianapolis transcripts can be accessed at the NSTA Learning Center (learningcenter.nsta.org) by logging on with your Indianapolis Badge ID# and then clicking on “My PD Record and Certificates.” Keep this form and use it to add the following activities to your Indianapolis transcript. Completed transcripts can be printed from this website and presented to an administrator who requires documentation of participation in the conference. All information in these transcripts will be maintained (and can be accessed) indefinitely as part of an attendee’s individual profile. First Name: ______Last Name: ______Badge ID# ______Visit m.nsta.org to evaluate sessions via your smartphone, or go to www.nsta.org/evaluations to evaluate sessions (workshops, presentations, and exhibitor workshops) online. See page 20 of the conference program for instructions. And don’t forget, the more sessions you attend and evaluate, the more chances you have to win a Kindle Fire!
Sample Questions: 2. The session met my needs. 1. I selected this session: 3. The information presented was clear and well organized. a. for immediate classroom use. b. based on the reputation of the speaker. 4. Safe practices were employed. c. to improve my personal pedagogical knowledge/skill. 5. The session avoided commercial solicitation d. to improve my science content knowledge. (n/a for exhibitor workshops and NSTA Press sessions). 6. The session should be repeated at another NSTA conference. Sample Responses: 1=Strongly Agree 2=Agree 3=Neutral 4=Disagree 5=Strongly Disagree Wednesday, March 28 6:00 AM–8:30 PM Start Time End Time Activity/Event Title ______
Thursday, March 29 6:30 AM–12 Midnight Start Time End Time Activity/Event Title ______We’re giving a Kindle Fire to two lucky attendees who evaluate sessions that they attend. The more sessions you attend and evaluate, the more chances you have to win!
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Executive Office Business and Finance e-Learning Production Francis Q. Eberle, Executive Director Jennifer Ford, Director of Accounting & Leisa Clark, Producer/Director Controller SciPacks and Science Objects Board Relations Kristin Carter, Director of Grants and Contracts Matthew Hartman, Course Developer Michelle Butler, Executive Administrator and Diane Cash, Manager, Accounts Payable Kara Pantalena, Course Developer Manager Beth Custer, Manager, Cash Receipts Whitney Swain, Multimedia Specialist cOMPASS Stephanie Steffer, Coordinator, Accounts Ted Willard, Program Director Receivable NASA Explorer Schools Gaby Bathiche, Accountant Jodie Rozzell, Director development Office Larry Cain, Business & Financial Analyst Vacant, Budget Manager Ann Korando, Director, Major Gifts NSTA Learning Center Christina Rice, Development Services Facilities and Operations Coordinator Christine Gregory, Director Al Byers, Acting Director LeKeisha Hines, Development Services Rodney Palmer, Building Engineer Flavio Mendez, Senior Director Coordinator Donovan Parker, Mailing Services Assistant Paul Tingler, Director, NSTA Symposia, Web Manager Seminars, and Online Short Courses legislative and Public Affairs Joe Harpe, Mailing Services Coordinator Brynn Slate, e-Learning Production Web Jodi Peterson, Assistant Executive Director Seminars & Symposia Project Coordinator Cynthia Workosky, Communications Specialist Human Resources SciGuides Kate Falk, Manager, Public Relations Irene Doley, Assistant Executive Director Janine Smith, Human Resources Generalist Jeff Layman, Web/Technical Coordinator nominations and Teacher Recognition nformation echnology Symposia and Web Seminars programs i T Amanda Upton, Manager Todd Wallace, CIO Jeff Layman, Web/Technical Coordinator Tim Weber, Assistant Executive Director of conferences and Meetings Web and News Marketing and Sales Delores Howard, Assistant Executive Director Ed Rock, Associate Executive Director Ryan Foley, Director, Systems Development Jeffrey LeGrand, Marketing and Sales Associate Jim Convery, Director, Information Technology Conference Planning Edwin Pearce, Manager, Information Technology Dina Weiss, Associate Director Corporate Recognition Programs Support David J. Berenhaus, Conference Coordinator Eric Crossley, Director, Science Martin Lopong, Manager, Web Development Donna Fletcher, Conference Coordinator Education Competitions Edward Hausknecht, Web and Database Kim McDonald, Registration Supervisor/ Brian Short, Assistant Director, Science Developer Conference Coordinator Assistant Jo Neville, Database Manager Education Competitions member, Chapter, and Customer Relations Beverly Shaw, Conference Administrator Vacant, Program Coordinator, Howard Wahlberg, Assistant Executive Director Science Education Competitions Marcelo Nunez, Exhibit Services Coordinator Member and Chapter Relations Conference Publications exhibits and Advertising Sales Teshia Birts, Senior Manager, Chapter Relations Linda Crossley, Assistant Director/Managing Rick Smith, Director Ken Rosenbaum, Chapter Relations Consultant Jason Sheldrake, Assistant Director Editor Kimberly Hotz, Administrator, Exhibitor Service Central Christina Dierssen, Project Editor Relations and Sales Support Michelle Chauncey, Director, Customer Service professional Development Programs Olenka Dobczanska, Advertising Production Jasmine McCall, Special Project Coordinator Nelly Guacheta, Assistant Manager Kim Cherry, Director, Professional Development Manager Tiffany McCoy, Program Coordinator Becky Shoemaker, Advertising Sales Associate Cindy Thomas, Fulfillment Coordinator/Claims Correspondent Vacant, Program Manager marketing Kiara Pate, Customer Service Representative NSTA New Science Teacher Academy Michele Soulé, Director Brittany Stringer, Receptionist Damaries Blondonville, Senior Director, Jennifer Gulley, Marketing Manager Professional Development Professional Programs nsta Mailing Lists Zipporah Miller, Associate Executive Director Research Dissemination Conferences Greg Holzheimer, Project Manager Caroline Nichols, Executive Administrator and Wendy Binder, Program Director
International Program Coordinator Operations and Membership School Services Initiative Moira Baker, Associate Executive Director, COO, e -Learning and Government Wendy Binder, Program Director, Science and CFO partnerships Program Improvement Review (SPIR) Shantee Young, Administrative Assistant Al Byers, Assistant Executive Director Jan Tuomi, Education Specialist Vacant, Budget Manager Dayna Anderson, e-Learning and Government Partnerships Coordinator
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Publications and Product nsta News printing and Production Development NSTA Reports Catherine Lorrain, Director David Beacom, Associate Executive Director Lynn Petrinjak, Editor Nguyet Tran, Assistant Production Manager and Publisher Debra Shapiro, Associate Editor Jack Parker, Electronic Prepress Technician Emily Brady, Executive Administrator Journals and E-Newsletter publications Operations art and Design Science and Children Rick Bounds, Assistant Executive Director Will Thomas, Director Linda Froschauer, Field Editor Elsie Maka, Manager, Inventory and Distribution Joseph Butera, Senior Graphic Designer Valynda Mayes, Managing Editor Vacant, Graphic Designer sciLinks Stephanie Muldrow, Assistant Editor Tyson Brown, Director new Products and Services Science Scope Virginie Chokouanga, Customer Service and Tyson Brown, Director Inez Fugate Liftig, Field Editor Database Coordinator Ken Roberts, Managing Editor nsta Press social Media and e-Messaging Claire Reinburg, Assistant Executive Director The Science Teacher Lauren Jonas, Director Jennifer Horak, Managing Editor, Books Stephen C. Metz, Field Editor Agnes Bannigan, Associate Editor Scott Stuckey, Managing Editor website Management Andrew Cooke, Senior Editor Meg Streker, Assistant Editor Tim Weber, Assistant Executive Director of ` Wendy Rubin, Associate Editor Web and News Journal of College Science Teaching Amy America, Book Acquisitions Coordinator Lauren Jonas, Internet Editor Ann Cutler, Field Editor nsta Recommends Caroline Barnes, Managing Editor Emily Brady, Manager Science Class Lauren Jonas, Managing Editor
NSTA Officers, Board of Directors, Council, and Alliance of Affiliates
NSTA Mission Statement The mission of NSTA is to promote excel- Lisa Nyberg, Preservice Teacher Preparation John Graves, District XV lence and innovation in science teaching Kathy Wright, Multicultural/Equity in Denise Antrim, District XVI and learning for all. Science Education Jennifer Thompson, District XVII Christine Anne Royce, Professional Philip Langford, District XVIII Officers and Board of Directors Development Alliance of Affiliates Francis Q. Eberle, Executive Director Council Patricia Simmons, President Cherry C. Brewton, AMSE Karen Ostlund, President-Elect Patricia Simmons, President Margaret Glass, ASTC Alan McCormack, Retiring President Harold Pratt, Parliamentarian John Tillotson, ASTE Kay Atchison Warfield, CESI Harold Pratt, Parliamentarian Patricia Ruane, District I LeRoy Lee, Treasurer Peter McLaren, CSSS Linda Bates, District II Troy Sadler, NARST Melvina Jones, Preschool/Elementary Gloria Allen, District III Rajeev Swami, NMLSTA Kathy Prophet, Middle Level Science Lynn Gatto, District IV Brenda Wojnowski, NSELA Teaching Cynthia Willingham, District V Brian Shmaefsky, SCST Michael Lowry, High School Science Carrie Jones, District VI Teaching Chris Campbell, District VII Timothy Slater, College Science Teaching Bonnie Embry, District VIII Elizabeth Mulkerrin, Informal Science Ramona Lundberg, District IX Kathryn Scantlebury, Research in Science Kate Baird, District X Education Sally Harms, District XI Linda Lacy, Coordination and Supervision of Eric Brunsell, District XII Science Teaching Deidre Parish, District XIII Beverly DeVore-Wedding, District XIV
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For more information or to register, visit www.nsta.org/conferences or call 1-800-722-6782 Conference Program • NSTA Award Winners
National Science Teachers Association Robert H. Carleton Award for National Leadership in the Field of Science Education Shell Science Teaching Award Sponsored by Dow Chemical Co. Sponsored by Shell Oil Co.
Michael Padilla Awardee Finalist Finalist Professor Clemson University Clemson, S.C.
Joseph Ruhl Glenn Wagner Gregory Benedis-Grab Distinguished Service to Science Science Teacher Science Teacher Elementary Science Education Award Jefferson High School Centre Wellington Teacher Lafayette, Ind. District High School The School at Columbia John E. Penick Fergus, Ont. University Professor and Head Emeritus Canada New York, N.Y. North Carolina State University Raleigh, N.C. 2012 Shell Science Lab Challenge
Grand-Prize Winner National Finalist National Finalist
Distinguished Teaching Award
Robert Adkins Science Teacher Save High School Kristy Martens Jennifer Bargardi Lance Doss Anchorage, Alaska Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Westmount Charter Jalen Rose Leadership Wagoner High School School Academy Wagoner, Okla. Calgary, Alta. Detroit, Mich. Canada National Finalist National Finalist
Presidential Citation
Eric Jolly President Science Museum of Minnesota St. Paul, Minn. Manuel Paul Peña Denise Ponte Science Teacher Science Teacher Longfellow High Roy W. Brown School for Pregnant & Middle School Parenting Mothers Bergenfield, N.J. Minneapolis, Minn.
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2011 Shell Science Lab Challenge Wendell G. Mohling Outstanding Aerospace Educator Award Grand-Prize Winner Stephanie Wright Director Aerospace Education Foundation Smyrna, Del.
Andrew Goodin Science Teacher Sylvia Shugrue Award Soldan International Studies High School Sergio de Alba St. Louis, Mo. Teacher R.M. Miano Elementary National Finalist National Finalist School Los Banos, Calif.
Ron Mardigian Memorial Biotechnology Explorer Award Sponsored by Bio-Rad Laboratories Michael Barker Jason Crean Science Teacher Science Teacher Newport High Lyons Township Andrew Lettes School High School Science Teacher Newport, Ky. Western Springs, Ill. Pueblo Magnet High School Tuscon, Ariz.
National Finalist National Finalist
“Angela” Award
Carolyn Jess Grady Rasco Middle School Corey Dornack John Munro Lake Jackson, Tex. Science Teacher Science Teacher Lincoln K–8 Choice Highroad Academy School Chilliwack, B.C. Rochester, Minn. Canada
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DCAT “Making a Difference” Awards PASCO STEM Educator Awards Sponsored by the Drug, Chemical, and Associated Technologies Assn. Sponsored by PASCO scientific
Middle Level Rebekah Hammack Science Teacher Stillwater Middle School Stillwater, Okla.
Elementary Level Middle Level Lesa Roe Donna Markey Heather Stewart Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher High School Leesburg Elementary Vista Magnet Middle Paxton School Mike Scully School School Paxton, Fla. Science Teacher Leesburg, Fla. Vista, Calif. John Jay Science and Engineering Academy San Antonio, Tex.
DuPont Challenge Science Essay Teacher Awardees
Junior Division High School Raymond Piccininni Ophelia Barizo Sherrie Chovanec Teacher for Project Peter Fischer Science Teacher Science Teacher Arrow Gifted and Science Teacher Highland View Academy Hiram High School Talented Program Hiram High School Hagerstown, Md. Hiram, Ga. Scullen Middle School Hiram, Ga. Naperville, Ill.
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Outstanding Environmental Educator of the Year Senior Division
Stephanie M. Kawamura Pierre Beauchamp Science Teacher/Chair Aquaponics System Project InTech Collegiate High Leader School Del Oro High School North Logan, Utah Loomis, Calif. .
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Vernier Technology Awards Delta Education/Frey-Neo/CPO Science Awards for Sponsored by Vernier Software & Technology Excellence in Inquiry-based Science Teaching Sponsored by Delta Education, Frey-Neo, CPO Science (divisions of School Specialty Science), LLC Elementary Level Middle Level
Elementary Level
Laura Finney Science Teacher Chamberlin Hill Intermediate School Zoe Jorgensen Shannon Hudson Christopher Widmaier Findley, Ohio Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher A.H. Bush Math and Tuttle Middle School World of Inquiry School Science School Crawfordsville, Ind. No. 58 Idaho Falls, Idaho Rochester, N.Y.
High School Level
Middle Level
Nicole Ackerson Science Teacher Berkeley Preparatory School Tampa, Fla.
Jacqueline Bondell Ershela Sims Sharla Dowding Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher North Carolina School of North Carolina School of Newcastle High School Science and Mathematics Science and Mathematics Newcastle, Wyo. Durham, N.C. Durham, N.C.
High School Level College Level High School Level
Lisa Backus Science Teacher Deerfield High School Deerfield, Ill.
John Gensic Venkatesh Gopal Science Teacher Professor New Prairie High School Elmhurst College New Carlisle, Ind. Elmhurst, Ill.
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Disney Planet Challenge Grand-Prize Winners
Elementary Elementary Middle School (Grades 3–5) (Grades 3–5) (Grades 6–8) Kristy Gilpin Breigh Rhodes Fran Wachter Zachary Elementary Zachary Elementary Creal Springs School School School Creal Springs, Ill. Zachary, La. Zachary, La.
The Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers
Denise Andrade Amanda Browder John Clark Julie Coder Dean Cress H.A. Hyde Elementary Smithfield Middle School Deltona High School Bellfonte Area High Signal Mountain School Smithfield, Va. Deltona, Fla. School Middle/High School Watsonville, Calif. Bellefonte, Pa. Signal Mountain, Tenn.
Pamela Evans Marci Farmer Candice Guy Amy Hruska Sarah Jordan Jefferson Elementary Sanborn Central School Saint Brigid School Roland Park Country South Central Middle School Forestburg, S.Dak. San Francisco, Calif. School School Charleston, Ill. Baltimore, Md. Emerson, Ga.
Stephanie Kennelly Malina Maldonado Caroline Moon Garlough Environmental Victory Creek Middle Wren Middle School Magnet School School Piedmont, S.C. West St. Paul, Minn. Cumming, Ga.
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Conference Program • Highlights
—Courtesy of Conner Prairie History Park—Courtesy (Field Trips S-4 and S-8) Wednesday, March 28 (Volume 1) 8:00 AM–4:00 PM NSTA Professional Development Institutes and Work Sessions ...... 96, 98 6:00–8:30 PM Science Rocks!...... 99 Thursday, March 29 (Volume 1) 8:00–9:00 AM First-Timers’ Meeting (Is This Your First NSTA Conference?). .112 8:00 AM–2:00 PM Global Conversations in Science Education Conference (M-1) . .118 9:00–10:00 AM Featured Presentation: Leland Melvin ...... 120 9:00–10:30 AM Preservice and New Teachers Breakfast (M-2) ...... 121 9:30–10:30 AM Mary C. McCurdy Lecture: Brian “Fox” Ellis...... 123 10:00–10:10 AM Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony/Exhibits Opening...... 136 10:05–10:30 AM Meet the Presidents and Board Council...... 140 10:10 AM–6:00 PM Exhibits ...... 140 11:00 AM–12:30 PM General Session: Tim Samaras ...... 143 12:30–1:30 PM Featured Presentation: Jeff Goldstein ...... 152 1:00–4:45 PM Science Leadership Summit...... 54 2:00–4:00 PM The Planetary Society Lecture: Bill Nye ...... 183 3:30–4:30 PM Featured Presentation: Jay Siegel ...... 186 3:30–4:30 PM Scientist Talk: Catherine T. Hunt...... 186 3:30–4:30 PM First-Timers’ Meeting (Conference Tips for First-Timers) . . . 193 Is This Your First 6:00 PM–12 Mid Special Evening Session: A Video Showcase of Legendary NSTA Conference? Icons, Inspiring Teachers, Memorable Performances, and Stimulating, Engaging Courses, Part 1...... 203 Yes, you say? Then you are invited Friday, March 30 (Volume 2) to attend either one of two Thurs- day sessions that are specifically See Conference Highlights, Volume 2, for page numbers. 7:00–8:00 AM Science in the Community Breakfast intended for first-time conference (Informal Science Day) (M-3): Paula Gangopadhyay attendees. These sessions will help 7:00–8:30 AM High School Breakfast (M-4): Helen Quinn you make the most of your first- 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Informal Science Day time conference experience! 8:00–9:30 AM Elementary Extravaganza The morning session is gen- 9:00 AM–12 Noon Global Conversations in Science Education Conference (M-1) erously sponsored by Carolina 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Exhibits Biological Supply Company. See 9:30–10:30 AM Featured Presentation: Sonia Lasher-Trapp pages 112 and 193 for details. 9:30–10:30 AM Featured Panel: Next Generation Science Standards: Stephen L. Pruitt and Francis Q. Eberle 10:30 AM–12 Noon Shell Science Seminar: Lisa Pratt 10:30 AM–12 Noon Shell Science Seminar: Lydia Villa-Komaroff 12 Noon–2:00 PM ASTE/NSELA Luncheon (M-5): Jeffrey Weld 12 Noon–2:00 PM CESI/NSTA Elementary Science Luncheon (M-6): Michael A . . Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony DiSpezio An opening ceremony is sched- 12 Noon–2:00 PM NSTA/NMLSTA Middle Level Luncheon (M-7): Rick Crosslin uled on Thursday at 10:00 AM 12:30–1:30 PM Informal Science Day Brown Bag Lunch: Dennis Schatz (moderator),. in the lobby of Exhibit Hall F. David Hanych, and Monya Ruffin 1:30–3:00 PM Shell Science Seminar: Dale Brown Emeagwali 1:30–3:00 PM Shell Science Seminar: Marilyn N. Raphael 2:00–3:00 PM AGU Lecture: Gabriel Filippelli 3:30–4:30 PM Robert H. Carleton Lecture: Emma Walton 6:15–8:45 PM NSTA Teacher Awards Gala (M-8)
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Friday, March 30, continued 6:00 PM–12 Mid Special Evening Session: A Video Showcase of Legendary Icons, General Session Inspiring Teachers, Memorable Performances, Stimulating, Thursday, March 29, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Engaging Courses, Part 2 Tim Samaras Saturday, March 31 (Volume 3) Severe-Storms See Conference Highlights, Volume 3, for page numbers. Researcher and 7:45 AM–3:00 PM Looking Toward the New Framework for the Next Generation . National Geographic Science Standards: New Research on Promising Practices in . . . Emerging Explorer, Professional Development with a Focus on Curriculum Lakewood, Colo. Integration (Research Dissemination Conference) (C-1) 8:00 AM–6:00 PM The Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence The Science Behind Chasing Tornadoes (COSEE) Program Tim Samaras will speak about his 20-year 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Teacher Researcher Day career as a storm chaser. 9:00 AM–12 Noon NSTA Exemplary Science Programs (ESP) (See page 143 for details.) 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Exhibits 9:30 AM–12 Noon NSTA/SCST Symposium on Forensic Science —Courtesy of Indianapolis Convention—Courtesy & Visitors Association; visitIndy.com 10:30 AM–12 Noon Shell Science Seminar: Chen-Yu Liu 10:30 AM–12 Noon Shell Science Seminar: Joseph M. DeSimone 11:00 AM–12 Noon Paul F-Brandwein Lecture: David Macaulay 12 Noon–1:30 PM NSTA/SCST College Luncheon (M-9): Kimberly D. Tanner 12 Noon–2:00 PM Aerospace Educators Luncheon:(M-10): Mary Ellen Weber 1:30–3:00 PM Shell Science Seminar: Dev Niyogi 1:30–3:00 PM Shell Science Seminar: Jay A. Levy 2:00–3:00 PM NSTA/ASE Honors Exchange Lecture: Steve Marshall 3:30–4:30 PM Robert H. Karplus Lecture: Bill G. Aldridge 3:30–4:30 PM Featured Presentation: Jason Snell 7:00–8:15 PM President’s Reception (M-11) 8:30–9:30 PM Evening Featured Presentation: Eric Jolly 6:00 PM–12 Mid Special Evening Session: A Video Showcase of Legendary Icons, . Inspiring Teachers, Memorable Performances, and Stimulating, Engaging Courses, Part 3 9:45 PM–12 Mid President’s Mixer with DJ and cash bar The following venues have Sunday, April 1 (Volume 3) extended special offers for See Conference Highlights, Volume 3, for page numbers. 7:00–9:00 AM NSTA Life Members’ Buffet Breakfast: Celebrate Your Lifetime Indianapolis conference Dedication (M-12) attendees. See page 21 for details.
• The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis • Indiana State Museum • Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
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The Indianapolis Planning Mapping Our Way to Success Through the New Core Standards Committee has planned Science education standards ensure that all students have access and opportunity to the conference around the experience success in science. Education is a partnership that requires support and following four strands, dialogue among administrators, teachers, students, and the community. To achieve enabling you to focus on student success, science teachers must be knowledgeable about the strategies, tools, a specific area of interest resources, and assessments available to them. or need. Strand events are identified by icons p Pathways to a Sustainable Planet throughout the daily The global community relies on science to understand the world around them. With program. the current issues in science (e.g., global disasters and shrinking resources) affecting us locally, nationally, and internationally, science teachers must know how to build See the following pages for a partnerships and implement research-based practices in science education. It is imperative list of sessions and events for that we educate our students to be knowledgeable and active citizens for a sustainable each strand. planet. Merging Inquiry, Creativity, and Innovation Through STEM 'Inquiry provides the platform for educators and learners to explore STEM content. The resulting innovations lead to understanding and learning. The blending of creativity, innovation, and inquiry fosters the growth of human understanding. This provides educators with the foundation, tools, and resources to facilitate community conversations, promote STEM education, and generate effective assessments.
Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Technology The global learning community grows daily through the use of technology. As educators we must prepare all learners for a future we can only imagine. It is imperative that students and educators be fluent in how the nature of science is supported through the use of strategies and technological tools. Facilitating alternative community partnerships will lead to innovations in science teaching. Engaging learners in creative partnerships will foster innovation in science teaching and learning.
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Mapping Our Way to Success Through the New Core Standards Pathways to a Sustainable Planet
Thursday, March 29 3:30–4:30 PM Thursday, March 29 The SAT Subject Test in Biology: Not Just for 8:00–9:00 AM College Admissions 8:00–9:00 AM I Am a Scientist! Tracking Water from Space: Classroom 5:00–6:00 PM Resources Using Global Visualization and 9:30–10:30 AM Engaging Science Instruction for Special NASA Data Sets Curious Scientific Investigators: Flight Needs Students Adventures 9:30–10:30 AM Saturday, March 31 Building a Sustainable Planet…One 12:30–1:30 PM Biodegradable Utensil at a Time Featured Presentation: The Art of Science 8:00–9:00 AM and the Framework for Science Education Drilling Through the Core: School Leadership 12:30–1:30 PM (Speaker: Jeff Goldstein) in Transitioning to Common Core Standards NASA’s Ready-to-Go Solar Science and Solar Energy Activities for the K–5 Classroom How Do You Know What They Know? 9:30–10:30 AM Assessing Understanding Differentiating Content, Process, and Product 1:00–5:00 PM via Strategies to Promote Understanding of Short Course: Saving Energy, Saving Our 1:00–5:00 PM Science Among Students with Special Needs Night Sky (By Ticket: SC-4) Short Course: Using Learning Progressions to Improve Science Teaching and Learning 11:00 AM–12 Noon 2:00–3:00 PM (By Ticket: SC-3) Making Terrific Science Games Bioplastics—Going from Synthetic to Natural Polymers 3:30–4:30 PM 12:30–1:30 PM Differentiation Strategies for Meeting the Notebooking for Meaning 3:30–4:30 PM Common Core State Standards Develop Literacy, Math, Science, and Social 2:00–5:00 PM Studies School-readiness Skills in Early 5:00–6:00 PM Short Course: Science for ELL: Sheltered Childhood Education via Local Wildlife and Supporting Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Content Instruction for Inquiry Science Farm Animals (CER) Across Grades and Curricula (SCI2S) (By Ticket: SC-19) Friday, March 30 3:30–4:30 PM Friday, March 30 Changing Cookbook Labs into Inquiry Labs 8:00–9:00 AM 8:00–9:00 AM in Six Easy Steps Students’ Science Notebooks: Implementing Climate Models: Everything You Ever Writing Standards with Hands-On Science 5:00–5:30 PM Wanted to Know, Ask, and Teach Understanding Deep Time: “Wait, You Mean 8:30–11:30 AM 9:30–10:30 AM Dinosaurs Lived Before the Ice Age?” Short Course: Common Core Science Featured Presentation: Cloud and Literacy Standards: Keeping Inquiry in the Sunday, April 1 Precipitation in a Future Climate: Why Isn’t Science Classroom (By Ticket: SC-8) There an App for This Yet? 8:00–9:30 AM (Speaker: Sonia Lasher-Trapp) 9:30–10:00 AM The Future of Bioethics Formative Queries for the Biology Classroom Lake St. Clair: Use or Abuse? 9:30–10:00 AM 11:00 AM–12 Noon Addressing Core Standards Through Project- 11:00 AM–12 Noon The Great Diseases: A Collaborative Approach based Instruction: Keys to Success Connecting Students to the Above- and to Real-World Science in the Classroom Below-Ground Connection 11:00 AM–12 Noon 12:30–1:30 PM The Role of Argumentation in Inquiry: Doing 12:30–1:30 PM Have Your Students Looking Forward to What Real Scientists Really Do Water in the Valley: Watershed Monitoring Opening Their Textbooks for Children 1:30–5:30 PM The ULTIMATE Project Based Learning Short Course: Aligning Science Assessment (PBL): Changing the World! Items to Content Standards (By Ticket: SC-11) 1:00–5:00 PM 2:00–3:00 PM Short Course: Using WALL-E, an Animated Low-Tech but High-Effect Inquiry-based Film, as an Effective Classroom Educational Science Lab Activities Resource (By Ticket: SC-10)
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Pathways to a Sustainable Planet, cont. 2:00–3:00 PM 11:00 AM–12 Noon 3:30–4:30 PM Can Venice Be Saved? Marine Plastic Pollution: Examining Issues Math, Science, Literacy, and Technology: and Solutions in a Middle School Classroom Teaching Sustainability Across the 5:00–5:30 PM Curriculum Exploring the Boundaries of Earth Systems 12:30–1:30 PM Education Galápagos NEST 5:00–6:00 PM Bringing the Tropical Rain Forest to the Saturday, March 31 1:00–4:30 PM Urban Classroom Short Course: To Be or Not to Be? Solar- 8:00–11:30 AM powered Cars, Is That Our Future? Sunday, April 1 Short Course: Thinking Green with Dr. Seuss (By Ticket: SC-17) (By Ticket: SC-15) 8:00–9:00 AM 2:00–3:00 PM Developing Skills to Unveil “Nature’s Designing the City Operating Instructions” for 21st-Century Environmental Problem Solving
Merging Inquiry, Creativity, and Innovation Through STEM Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:00 AM 9:30–10:30 AM 9:30–10:30 AM A Full Year of STEM Class…and the Kids Are You Remotely Interested? The Little Things That Run the World: Soil Loved It! Ecology in the Classroom 12:30–1:30 PM 8:00–11:00 AM Cell Phones Uncovered 11:00 AM–12 Noon Short Course: Energize Your Classroom Activities That Integrate Concepts in (By Ticket: SC-1) 1:00–4:30 PM Chemistry and Physics and Engage Students Short Course: Building Physical Science 9:30–10:30 AM Demonstration Models (By Ticket: SC-9) 12:30–1:30 PM A Hands-On Approach to Exploring Life Cycles Celebrating African-American Scientists and 2:00–3:00 PM Inventors Through Hands-On Science 12:30–1:30 PM Fun with Flight Assessing Inquiry with Science Notebooks 1:00–5:00 PM 3:30–4:30 PM Short Course: Developing Learner-centered 2:00–3:00 PM How Pure Science Becomes Applied Science: STEM Experiences in the Life Sciences Authentic STEM for the Youngest Scientists Using STS to Understand the STEM Initiative (By Ticket: SC-18) 3:30–4:30 PM 5:00–6:00 PM 3:30–4:30 PM Featured Presentation: Forensic Whodunit? (Forensic Science for Middle Exploring Seafloor Spreading with Data Science Education: Multidisciplinary School Students) from the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Science—Bringing Critical Thinking, (IODP) Interactive Learning, and Creativity to the Saturday, March 31 Classroom (Speaker: Jay Siegel) 8:00–9:00 AM Sunday, April 1 Close Enough: A Journey into Solar System “Ms. Larson, We Have to Think So Much in 8:00–9:00 AM Modeling for Hands-On Thinking This Class!” Local Connections in Environmental Studies: 5:00–6:00 PM 8:00–11:00 AM The Science of Research in the Outdoor Draw Your Way to Better Teaching and Short Course: Young Investigators in Classroom Learning in Science Environmental Health Science: Challenging 9:30–10:30 AM and Exciting Young Minds with Forensic Toxicology: An Interdisciplinary Friday, March 30 Novel, Inquiry-based Environmental Approach to Enhance Understandings in Activities (By Ticket: SC-13) 8:00–9:00 AM Biology and Chemistry Science on the Cheap: Teaching Science Activities Without Spending a Ton of Money
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Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Technology Thursday, March 29 11:00 AM–12 Noon 8:00 AM–12 Noon The World of Google in Science Short Course: Explore Plate Tectonics and 8:00–9:30 AM Earthquakes Through Web Tools and Apps Technology + Science = Making IT Work 12:30–2:00 PM (By Ticket: SC-16) Google Me This: How to Make Collaboration 10:00–11:00 AM Work in a Wiki World 9:30–10:30 AM An Overview of NSDL’s Science Literacy Get Technology Down to a Science Maps 2:00–5:00 PM Short Course: Using Technology to Develop 11:00 AM–12 Noon 12:30–1:30 PM a “Naturalistic” Approach in the Teaching of Integrating the NSTA Learning Center into Digitizing the Learning Experience and Science Concepts and Inquiry Preservice Education Taking IT Mobile (By Ticket: SC-12) 3:30–4:30 PM 2:00–3:30 PM 3:30–4:30 PM Featured Presentation: Technology and More Than Just Probes Science 2.0: Putting Web 2.0 into the Science Humanity (Speaker: Jason Snell) 5:00–6:00 PM Classroom 5:00–6:00 PM Podcasting and Blogging for Students and 5:00–6:00 PM Customizing Science Instruction with Teachers in Science Online Just-in-Time Professional Educational Digital Libraries Development Friday, March 30 Sunday, April 1 8:00–9:30 AM Saturday, March 31 8:00–9:00 AM iPads and Mobile Apps in Science 8:00–9:00 AM Promoting Scientific Discourse with Digital Teaching Science for Understanding in a 8:00 AM–12 Noon Tools Short Course: Bringing Nanotechnology to Digital World the Classroom 9:30–10:30 AM (By Ticket: SC-6) Challenge: Create and Present an Interactive Science Course Online
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Global Conversations in Science NSTA Exemplary Science Program (ESP) Education Conference Meeting the Reform Features Recommended STEMing Across Borders: An International Perspective in the National Science Education Standards on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Thursday, March 29, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM Saturday, March 31, 9:00 AM–12 Noon White River Ballroom E/F, JW Marriott JW Grand Ballroom 4, JW Marriott Tickets (M-1) are required. Beginning on Thursday, March 29, NSTA will host two days dedi- ESP symposia were organized by Robert E. Yager, 1982–1983 cated to science education from an international perspective. Dur- NSTA President and editor of the NSTA ESP Program. These ing this event, there will be numerous opportunities for internation- sessions will include brief descriptions of programs that exem- al visitors to network with science educators from various cultures. plify how the four NSES goals have been met. The discussants An agenda follows. Global Conversations Conference events are described in will be drawn from authors of chapters from several monographs the Thursday and Friday daily programs. See page 118 (Vol. 1) and Vol. 2. in the series. Discussion will center on how NSES “More Emphasis” suggestions have guided instruction. Wednesday, March 28 ESP symposia are described in the daily program (Volume 3). 6:00–7:00 PM NSTA President’s International Reception (White River Ballroom F) Open to international visitors and invited guests. Symposium I (Volume 3) Thursday, March 29 Coordinators: Robert E. Yager, University of Iowa, Iowa 8:00–8:30 AM Welcome and Introductions City; and Bonnie Brunkhorst, California State University, San (White River Ballroom E/F) Bernardino 8:30–9:00 AM Plenary Session (White River Ballroom E/F) Student Inquiry and Research (from ESP #5) Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Science: Judith A. Scheppler, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Global Opportunities in a Changing World Aurora Speaker: Joan Ferrini-Mundy 9:00–9:15 AM Break Thinking Outside the Box (from ESP #1) Kim C. Sadler, Middle Tennessee State University, 9:15–10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions: Session 1, (Room 103); Murfreesboro Session 2, (Room 104); Session 3, (Room 105); Session 4, (Room 106) Inquiry Is Elementary (from ESP #5) 10:15–11:00 AM Poster Session (White River Ballroom E/F) Patricia C. Paulson, Bethel University, Arden Hills, Minn. 11:15 AM–12:15 PM Concurrent Sessions: Session 1, (Room 103); Linking Science, Technology, and Society (from ESP #7) Session 2, (Room 104); Session 3, (Room 105) Barbara Hug, University of Illinois at Urban–Champaign, Session 4, (Room 106) Champaign 12:15–1:15 PM Luncheon Plenary Session (White River Ballroom E/F) Toward STEM Improvement in South Africa: Breaking the Vicious Cycle Speaker: Marissa Rollnick 1:15–1:35 PM Panel Discussion (White River Ballroom E/F) 1:35–1:55 PM Updates from Around the World (White River Ballroom E/F) 1:55–2:00 PM Closing Remarks Friday, March 30 9:00–10:00 AM “Welcome To My Classroom” Showcase (Room 104) 10:15–11:15 AM Sessions: Session 1, (Room 103); Session 2, (Room 104)
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Informal Science Day Teacher Researcher Day Friday, March 30, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Saturday, March 31, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM JW Grand Ballroom 5, JW Marriott JW Grand Ballroom 5, JW Marriott
Packed with exciting informal science presentations and activi- Teacher researchers are curious about their students’ learning ties, Informal Science Day is intended to build awareness of the and ask questions to try to better understand what is happening abundance of existing high-quality informal science education in their classrooms. They collect data such as videotapes of in- methods, resources, and opportunities available to enhance sci- struction, copies of student work, and their own written reflec- ence teaching and learning. It is designed to offer a “town square” tions. Then they try to make sense out of what they see in the at which both informal and formal science educators can meet and data and use this knowledge to improve their teaching. Teacher interact to share best practices in informal science, learn about Researcher Day is for both new and experienced teacher re- exciting collaborations happening among informal and formal sci- searchers. The full day of activities includes a poster session and ence organizations, network with colleagues, and dialogue around presentations on topical issues. These sessions provide opportu- ideas and innovations. Informal organizations represented include nities to meet teacher researchers and learn about their studies in zoos, museums, media, after-school programs, university out- a wide variety of contexts. reach, and others that provide and/or support out-of-school sci- An agenda follows. Teacher Researcher Day events are described ence education. throughout the Saturday daily program (Vol. 3). An agenda follows. Informal Science Day events are described throughout the Friday daily program (Vol. 2). Saturday, March 31 8:30–9:30 AM Poster Session Friday, March 30 9:30–11:00 AM Presentation: Exploring Teacher Inquiry 7:00–8:00 AM Science in the Community Breakfast from the Dual Perspectives of New Teacher (Tickets Required: M-3) Researchers and Professional Development Teaching Science Principles with “Artifactual” Leaders Stories and Engagement! A Unique Informal 11:00 AM–12 Noon Concurrent Sessions Science Educational Approach Paula Gangopadhyay, The Henry Ford, 12 Noon–12:30 PM Science Inquiry Group Network Dearborn, Mich. 12:30–1:30 PM Concurrent Sessions 9:30–10:30 AM Breakout Sessions 2:00–3:00 PM Concurrent Sessions 11:00 AM–12 Noon Breakout Sessions 3:30–4:30 PM Concurrent Sessions 12:30–1:30 PM Informal Science Day Brown Bag Lunch 4:30–5:00 PM Presentation: Fostering Teacher Building Bridges Between In-School and Researcher Collaborations Out-of-School STEM Learning Dennis Schatz (moderator), Pacific Science Center, and National Science Foundation, Arlington, Va. David Hanych and Monya Ruffin, National Science Foundation, Arlington, Va. 2:00–5:00 PM Informal Science Education Share-a-Thon
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Science Leadership Summit
Thursday, March 29, 1:00–4:45 PM
JW Grand Ballroom 8, JW Marriott
Attend the Science Leadership Summit to learn about a statewide Thursday, March 29 science initiative that has brought about change in how science is 1:00–2:15 PM Science Leadership Summit Session: being taught across grades K–8; hear from the school leaders, Indiana Science Initiative teachers, and trainers who have been involved in the process; 2:30–3:30 PM Science Leadership Summit Session: discuss what makes a good science teacher and how teachers can The Science Teacher Rubric be active participants in their own professional development and evaluation; investigate components of rubrics that can be used to 3:45–4:45 PM Science Leadership Summit Session: evaluate science teaching; and view results from the establish- Increasing Student Engagement and ment of professional learning communities. Achievement Through Teacher-led Professional Learning Communities
NESTA Earth and Space Science Resource Day
Saturday, March 31, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Grand Ballroom 5, Westin
This jam-packed day of professional development includes a tick- 2:00–3:00 PM National Earth Science Teachers eted luncheon and speaker and finishes with the NESTA Annual Association Astronomy, Space, and Membership meeting. We look forward to seeing you on Satur- Planetary Science Share-a-Thon day, as well as at other scheduled NESTA events on Friday, includ- 2:00–3:00 PM Our Changing Planet ing our three share-a-thons and Friends of Earth and Space Sci- ence Reception. See the Saturday daily program (Vol. 3) for details on 3:30–5:00 PM National Earth Science Teachers NESTA Earth and Space Science Resource Day events. Association Rock and Mineral Raffle 5:30–7:00 PM NESTA Annual Membership Meeting Saturday, March 31 8:00–9:00 AM Activities from Across the Earth System 9:30–10:30 AM Strategies for Teaching About Charged Topics in the Earth Science Classroom 11:30 AM–1:00 PM NESTA Earth and Space Science Educator Luncheon, State, Westin Dust in the Wind: The Geological Record of Ancient Atmospheric Circulation Featured Speaker: Steven A. Hovan, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Geoscience, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana (This event was available from NESTA by preregistration only. By ticket through NESTA)
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The Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) Program Saturday, March 31, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM 312, JW Marriott Since 2002, the Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence 10:00–11:00 AM Sea Level Trends (COSEE) have worked to increase understanding of the ocean and its 11:00–11:30 AM Linking Our Ocean and Climate Through relevance to society. Primarily funded through the National Science Innovative Learning Connections Foundation, the COSEE network promotes partnerships between research scientists and educators, disseminates high-quality ocean 12:15–1:15 PM COSEE Luncheon (By Invitation Only) sciences education resources, and promotes ocean science as a charis- Featured Speaker: Sonya Dyhrman, Woods matic vehicle for learning at any age. Hole Oceanographic Institution COSEE sessions will highlight activities and products designed for 1:30–2:00 PM Combining Inquiry and Community classroom science teachers. Walk away with links to real-time data, Through Scientist/Educator Partnerships relevant scientific resources, lesson plans, information on regional 2:30–3:30 PM Spice Up Your Curriculum with a Little programs, and connections to a nationwide network of scientists and “Fresh and Salt” educators who are dedicated to improving ocean literacy. 3:30–4:30 PM Teaching Physical Science via Underwater A list of COSEE events follows. See the Saturday daily program Sound (Vol. 3) for details. 4:30–5:30 PM Teaching the Facts About Hurricanes and Climate Change Saturday, March 31 8:00–9:00 AM The Carbon Cycle 5:30–6:00 PM Bringing Ocean Scientists and Their Data into Your Classroom 9:00–10:00 AM Tiny but Toxic! Teaching About Harmful Algal Blooms
NSTA/SCST Symposium Nature Under Investigation—Forensic Science in the Classroom Symposium Jointly Sponsored by NSTA and SCST
Saturday, March 31, 7:30 AM–12 Noon
204/205, JW Marriott
This year’s symposium focuses on the integration of forensic sci- 9:15–10:15 AM Implementation of Forensic Science in ences into the middle school and high school as well as under- the Classroom graduate college-level classroom. The symposium starts with Featured Speaker: Kathy Mirakovits presentations by two renowned educators in the field of forensic 10:30 AM–12 Noon The Mystery of Lyle and Louise: A Forensic sciences followed by a breakout session that provides attendees Science Curriculum with Hands-On Exercise with hands-on experiences that can directly be translated into 12 Noon–1:30 PM NSTA/SCST College Luncheon the classroom. This symposium is sponsored by the University (Tickets Required: M-9) of Florida, Distance Education program in Forensic Sciences. See Measuring Biological Expertise and Cultivating Expertise the Saturday daily program (Vol. 3) for details. in Biology Teaching: Card Sorting, Superheroes, and Science Faculty with an Education Specialty Following the symposium, don’t miss the NSTA/SCST College Luncheon Kimberly D. Tanner, SEPAL: The Science (Ticket M-9) from 12 Noon to 1:30 PM (see Vol. 3). Education Partnership and Assessment Laboratory, San Francisco State University, Saturday, March 31 San Francisco, Calif. 8:00–9:00 AM The Case for Forensic Science in the Classroom Featured Speaker: Jay Siegel
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NSTA Press Sessions
NSTA Press® books offer new classroom Friday, March 30 (Volume 2) 3:30–5:00 PM ideas and standards-based strategies. Join 8:00–9:00 AM Linking NSTA Press Books—Connect- NSTA Press authors for these sessions linked Daltonian Atoms in Five Discrepantly ing Content, Inquiry, Picture Books, and to the topics of their books. E(z) Steps: The (w)Hole Truth? Formative Assessment
Thursday, March 29 9:30–10:30 AM Saturday, March 31 (Volume 3) 8:00–9:00 AM SAFER Science: Laboratory Hazards You 8:00–9:00 AM Front-Page Science: Engaging Teens in Science Must Deal With! Classroom Activities for Force and Literacy 11:00 AM–12 Noon Motion: Stop Faking It! Outdoor Science Providing Feedback to Scaffold Student- Teaching Evolution with Video and directed Collaborations in Whole-Class Activities 9:30–10:30 AM Inquiry Bringing Outdoor Science into Your Classroom 9:30–10:30 AM Explain Your Thinking Stop Faking It! Finally Understand 11:00 AM–12 Noon Chemistry Basics So You Can Teach It Solving “Earth Science Puzzles” with 12:30–1:30 PM Data The Gourmet Lab 11:00 AM–12 Noon 12:30–1:30 PM Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Team-Teaching Science—You Can Do It!
Misconceptions Matter—Where Do Children’s Books to Guide Inquiry, K–4 12:30–1:30 PM They Come From? Where Do They Go? 2:00–3:00 PM Promoting Learning Through Formative 2:00–3:00 PM Picture-Perfect Science Lessons, Using Assessment
Safety and Liability—Is the Jury Out on Children’s Books to Guide Inquiry, 2:00–3:00 PM Your Class? Grades 3–6 Developing Formative Assessment 5:00–6:00 PM Rise and Shine: A Practical Guide for the Probes Beginning Science Teacher Model-based Science Teaching Read All About It! Teaching Through Science as a Mystery Trade Books—Authors Share Their New Book 3:30–4:30 PM Top Ten Challenges of Learning Science
5:00–6:00 PM Using Predict, Observe, and Explain Activities in Your Classroom
Sunday, April 1 (Volume 3) 8:00–9:00 AM Watershed Investigations: 12 Labs for High School Science
9:30–10:30 AM Forensics in Chemistry: The Murder of Kirsten K.
11:00 AM–12 Noon Implementing Research Projects as Part of the STEM Curriculum
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Looking Toward the New Framework for the Next Generation Science Standards: New Research on Promising Practices in Professional Development with a Focus on Curriculum Integration A Research Dissemination Conference for K–12 Teachers, Administrators, Professional Development Providers, University Faculty, and Curriculum Specialists (Ticket C-1)
Saturday, March 31, 7:45 AM–3:00 PM (Breakfast begins at 7:00 AM) White River Ballroom E, JW Marriott Indianapolis
Research on science teaching and learning plays an important role in improving science liter- acy, a goal called for in the National Science Education Standards (NRC 1996) and supported by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA 2003). NSTA promotes a research agenda that is focused on the goal of enhancing student learning through effective teaching practic- es that connect research and practice. NSTA encourages ALL participants in science educa- Ticket C-1 • tion, including K–16 teachers of science and administrators, to recognize the importance of $95, plus conference research and assume active roles in research practices. registration NSTA Position Statement: The Role of Research on Science Teaching and Learning *Preregistration only The synergistic relationship between research and practice includes teachers and researchers communicating goals, activities, and findings with the greater science education community in ways that make research accessible, understandable, meaningful, and relevant to teachers, Tickets, if still available, can administrators, and policy makers. Through the bridging of research and practice NSTA can be purchased at the promote science literacy for students in the 21st century as envisioned by A Framework for K–12 Ticket Sales Counter in the Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (NAS, 2011). NSTA Registration Area. Tickets must be purchased by In response to the need for knowledge of effective science education strategies, the National 5:00 PM on Friday, March 30. Science Teachers Association developed Research Dissemination Conferences (RDC) to high- Upon purchase of a ticket, light research topics and NSTA’s expanding commitment to bring specific, meaningful, and participants may select three practical professional development to science educators. By disseminating best practice and breakout sessions that best current research, RDCs have provided and supported high-quality professional development match their needs and interests. opportunities for educators since 2005. The goals of RDCs are to share tools and resources that support high-quality and effective science teaching; implement strategies to connect sci- ence educators with the broader science community; as well as promote the use of education research to inform policy and practice.
The overall objective of this daylong event is to: • Disseminate current research on K–12 science education to practitioners and policy makers in order to promote its wide application to improve science teaching and student learning; • Emphasize results that address key issues and concerns such as student achievement, STEM integration, teacher content knowledge, scalability, and sustainability; • Provide a forum for discussing issues and fostering ongoing collaboration in support of improving science teaching for learning; • Allow teachers and administrators at school and district levels, as well as professional development providers, to learn about the implications of researchers’ work for classroom practice and professional development.
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The conference format includes plenary sessions that address issues of general interest and multiple Focused professional concurrent small group sessions that focus on best practice and current research for a practitioner development audience. Breakout session topics will include but are not limited to: bridging research • Online and school-based professional development to instructional • STEM Integration practice • Questions, claims, and evidence as part of science assessment • Formal and informal science education integration • Science learning through simulations and games • Science and literacy integration • Teaching science in a social context
When registering for the conference, participants select breakout sessions that best match their needs and interests. Each breakout session targets the interests of specific groups, such as elementary teachers, secondary teachers, principals, curriculum coordinators, and professional development providers. The RDC is designed to encourage greater dialogue among researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to bring about a better understanding of science education strategies. Agenda 7:00–7:45 AM Continental Breakfast 7:45–8:00 AM Welcome and Introductions Zipporah Miller, NSTA Associate Executive Director for Professional Programs and Conferences Francis Q. Eberle, NSTA Executive Director 8:00–8:45 AM Plenary Session I: What You Should Know About the Framework for the Next Generation Science Standards 8:50–10:20 AM Breakout Block A 10:30 AM–12 Noon Breakout Block B 12 Noon–12:45 PM Lunch 12:50–2:20 PM Breakout Block C 2:25–3:00 PM Plenary Session II: Reflection and Discussion
Research Dissemination Conference Breakout Sessions
Breakout Block A (8:50–10:20 AM) Larry Gristanti, Aurora Public Schools, Au- Breakout Session 4 Breakout Block B (10:30 AM–12 Noon) rora, N.Y. Increasing the Effectiveness of School- Breakout Block C (12:50–2:20 PM) Breakout Session 3 based Professional Development: A Model (White River Ballroom I, JW Marriott Indianapolis) for Science Teacher Professional Growth: Mathematics Infusion into Science: Mak- Observing for Evidence of Learning (OEL) Breakout Session 2 ing Connections Across the STEM Cur- Caroline Kiehle, Center for Inquiry Science How Online Science Professional Devel- riculum During Middle School at the Institute for Systems Biology, Seattle, opment Can Improve Teacher Knowl- James Lauckhardt, Center for Advanced Wash. edge, Practice, and Student Learning Study in Education, CUNY Graduate Center, Kathryn Kelsey, Seattle Public Schools, Se- Lauren B. Goldenberg, Marian Pasquale, New York, N.Y. attle, Wash. Alice Anderson, and Camille Ferguson, Scott J. McMullen, Retired District Coordi- Educational Development Center, Newton, nator for Science and Technology, K–12, New Mass. York, N.Y.
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Breakout Session 5 Breakout Session 8 Breakout Session 11 Integrating Engineering Design Across SciGames: Integrating Formal and Informal Weaving a Web of Reading and Writing the Curriculum and into Student Col- Science Learning Environments to Improve in Science: Strategies for Science Literacy laboration Skills: A Pedagogical Model All Students’ Motivation and Science That Stick for Classroom Practice Content Knowledge Jennifer Hope, Angela Kohnen, and Cathy Ann P. McMahon, Engineer Educator and David Kanter, New York Hall of Science, Farrar, University of Missouri–St. Louis K–12 PD Provider, St. Louis, Mo. Queens, N.Y. Rose Davidson, St. Joseph’s Academy, St. Virginia Horowitz, Saul Mirowitz Day Thomas McManus, P.S./M.S. 029 Melrose Louis, Mo. School—Reform Jewish Academy, St. Louis, Mo. School, Bronx, N.Y. Tonya Barnes, Hazelwood East High School, St. Louis, Mo. Breakout Session 6 Breakout Session 9 Research-based Science Instruction for Understanding the Role of Questions, Breakout Session 12 Climate Change: A Place-based Cultur- Claims, and Evidence in Assessment Problems Worth Solving: Implementing ally Responsive Approach Brian Hand, University of Iowa, Iowa City CLA-style Performance Tasks in the K–12 Anne L. Kern and Bree J. Reynolds, Uni- Lori Norton-Meier, University of Louisville, Science Classroom versity of Idaho, Coeur d’Alene Louisville, Ky. Marc Chun, Council for Aid to Education, R. Justin Hougham, NASA–Intermountain Lynn Hockenberry, Literacy Consultant and New York, N.Y. Climate Education Network (ICE–Net), Uni- Consultant for Continuous Improvement at Green Elizabeth McEneaney, University of Massa- versity of Idaho, Moscow Hills Area Education Agency, Council Bluffs, Iowa chusetts–Amherst Gillian H. Roehrig and Devarati Bhat- Josh Steenhoek, Pella Intermediate School, Alana MacDonald, ABC Unified School tacharya, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Pella, Iowa District, Cerritos, Calif.
Breakout Session 7 Breakout Session 10 Situating Secondary Science in a Social Beyond the “Gee Whiz” Factor: Evaluat- Context ing and Integrating Simulations and Games Lisa A. Borgerding (Donnelly), Alicia R. for the Science (Chemistry) Classroom Crowe, Andrew Hostetler, Rajlakshmi Catherine Milne and Ruth N. Schwartz, Ghosh, Diane Smith, and Elizabeth Fein, New York University, New York Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Susan Price, Manhattan Comprehensive Day and Night High School, New York, N.Y.
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Friday, March 30 8:00–10:00 AM STEM Resources for Grade 4 12:30–2:30 PM STEM Resources for Grade 5
Energy: What’s the Big Idea? Energy! (PDI-2) Offered by the Center of Science and Math in Context (COSMIC), University of Mas- sachusetts Boston Arthur Eisenkraft, 2000–2001 NSTA President, and University of Massachu- setts, Boston Level: Grades K–12 NSTA Professional Engineering byDesign™ (EbD): An Location: White River Ballroom B, JW Integrative STEM Solution for K–12 Marriott Development Institutes (PDI-1) Wednesday, March 28 Offered by International Technology and Boston Energy in Science Teaching (BEST) presents a comprehensive way to connect 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Engineering Education Association (ITEEA) the sciences through the big idea of energy. PDIs and work sessions were Joey H. Rider-Bertrand, Lower Mer- Explore where energy is within each K–12 available by preregistration only. ion School District, Ardmore, Pa. science discipline through a vertical team- Level: Grades K–12 ing model, learn how to articulate the Key topics in science teaching Location: White River Ballroom A, JW K–12 energy curriculum and how to con- for learning are explored. NSTA Marriott nect energy across science content areas, professional development institutes and discover the benefits associated with The ITEEA STEM Center for Teaching and (PDIs) are focused, content-based using this conceptual model. programs conducted by well-known Learning™ (STEM±CTL) has developed a professional development provid- standards-based national model for grades BEST Pathway Sessions ers and NSTA partners. Each PDI K–12, Engineering byDesign, that delivers All sessions are located in White River begins with a full-day preconference technological literacy through STEM-based Ballroom B. See daily program for details. session on Wednesday, March 28, instruction. Examine a model that works to foster development of a global perspective Thursday, March 29 followed by two days of pathway 8:00–9:00 AM sessions during the conference that for personal and social responsibility and en- courages individuals to collaborate and take Connecting Energy Concepts Through offer further exploration of the top- Professional Development ics covered. The three work sessions action to address problems. are one-day sessions at a reduced fee ITEEA Pathway Sessions 11:00 AM–12 Noon because they do not include pathway All sessions are located in White River How Can Students in Grades 3–5 Under- sessions. Check-in opens at Ballroom A. See daily program for details. stand Energy? 8:00 AM. Thursday, March 29 12:30–1:30 PM 8:00–10:00 AM Stop Faking It—Energy STEM Resources for Grades K–2 2:00–3:00 PM 12:30–2:30 PM Uncovering Students’ (and Teachers’) Ideas About Energy STEM Resources for Grade 3
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3:30–4:30 PM own science materials. The Center’s mis- The Literacy and Inquiry Connec- Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and sion is to apply what cognitive science has tion: Instruction That Scaffolds and Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education learned about learning in the past 20 years Enhances Scientific Thinking and Un- to what is being done in science education derstanding (PDI-4) 5:00–6:00 PM in our schools. Offered by Seattle Public Schools Energy in the AP Biology Redesign
PSTEM Pathway Sessions Betsy Rupp Fulwiler, Seattle (Wash.) Friday, March 30 All sessions are located in White River Public Schools 8:00–9:00 AM Ballroom C, JW Marriott. See daily pro- Level: Grades K–8 The Science of Energy gram for details. Location: White River Ballroom D, JW 9:30–10:30 AM Marriott Thursday, March 29 Energy in K–12 Biology 8:00–9:30 AM Students of all ability levels can deepen 11:00 AM–12 Noon More Best Practices in Teaching: A Look their thinking and content understanding Energy in K–12 Physics at the Research while learning to write specific forms of expository text (e.g., scientific observa- 12:30–1:30 PM 10:00 AM–12 Noon tions, comparisons, cause and effect, data Energy in K–12 Chemistry Cognitive Science Learning Principles in analysis, conclusions). Learn how to use Action: Contrasting Cases 2:00–3:00 PM language structures and other strategies to Energy in K–12 Earth Science 12:30–1:30 PM scaffold students’ learning of science con- Cognitive Science Learning Principles in tent and scientific thinking and enhance 3:30–4:30 PM Action: Visualizations their ability to write scientifically, all in Engaging Students Through Green Energy the context of firsthand inquiry. 2:00–5:00 PM 5:00–6:00 PM Cognitive Science Learning Principles in SPS Pathway Sessions Supporting Students Learning Energy Action: Misconceptions and Their Use in Most sessions are located in White River Throughout the Middle School Curriculum Spaced Assessment Ballroom D, JW Marriott. See daily pro- gram for details. Using Cognitive Science to Improve Friday, March 30 Science Learning (PDI-3) 8:00–9:00 AM Thursday, March 29 Offered by 21st Century Center for Re- Cognitive Science Learning Principles in 8:00–10:00 AM search and Development in Cognition and Action: Earth Science Content as the Context They’re Not Too Young: Emergent Writers Science Instruction, a partnership between for the Enhancements Thinking and Writing Like Scientists the University of Pittsburgh, Temple Uni- 9:30–10:30 AM 12:30–3:30 PM versity, the University of Pennsylvania, Cognitive Science Learning Principles in Scientific Inquiry Blended with the Writ- Research for Better Schools, and the 21st Action: Life Science Content as the Context ing in Science Approach Century Partnership in STEM Education for the Enhancements (PSTEM) 5:00–6:00 PM 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Science-related Research in the Middle Donna Cleland, The 21st Century Critical Issues in Science Success for Urban School Partnership for STEM Education, Con- Children shohocken, Pa. Friday, March 30 Level: Grades 6–12 8:00–11:00 AM Location: White River Ballroom C, JW Integrating Science and Literacy: A Jour- Marriott ney, Not a Destination Engage in four research-based cognitive 12:30–2:30 PM science learning principles and embed Taking Little Ones from Questions to them into existing science curricula. Af- Claims: K–3 Inquiry Using the SWH ter experiencing learning science through 3:30–4:30 PM activities using these principles, engage in Reading and Writing the News developing similar modifications for your
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Coaching: Knowledge That Works in WestEd Pathway Sessions BSCS Pathway Sessions Science Education Leadership (PDI-5) Most sessions are located in 102. See daily Thursday sessions are located in 309/310. Offered by S2TEM Centers, South Carolina program for details. Friday sessions are located in 305/306. See daily program for details. Tom Peters,CANCELED South Carolina’s Coalition Thursday, March 29 for Mathematics & Science, Clemson 8:00–11:00 AM Thursday, March 29 Level: Grades K–12 The TLC Is a PLC! 8:00–9:30 AM Location: 101, JW Marriott Understanding the Practices of Science for 1:00–4:00 PM Classroom Implementation Explore an effective, efficient, and eco- Understanding the Conceptual Flow nomical leadership paradigm to address 10:00 –11:30 AM Friday, March 30 the loss of science coaching positions. Ac- Videocase Lesson Analysis for Increased 8:00–10:00 AM tively engage in thinking about changes in Teacher Content Understanding Assessment-centered Teaching: A Reflec- the leadership paradigm by examining and tive Practice 12:30–2:00 PM developing a deeper understanding of the fac- Pedagogical Content Knowledge—Jargon tors of professional community, the impor- 11:00 AM–12 Noon or a Path to Improved Student Understanding? tance of instructional leadership in science Target Interventions Matter: Improving education, and coaching’s influence on devel- Student Graphing 3:00–4:30 PM oping, maintaining, and supporting learning Getting Ready for the Changes in AP Biology 12:30–3:30 PM communities through the use of video clips, Designing Rubrics and Feedback Friday, March 30 reflective writing, real-time coaching, small 8:00–9:00 AM group discussion, and a variety of protocols. Inquiring into Inquiry: Creating an The Science of Climate Change and Your Inquiry-based Classroom (PDI-7) Conceptual Flow: Bridging the Gap Biology Class Offered by BSCS Between Standards, Instructional Ma- 9:30–10:30 AM terials, and Student Learning (PDI-6) Paul Numedahl, BSCS, Colorado Springs, Virtual Lab Gaming for Student Under- Offered by WestEd Colo. standing of Genetics Level: Grades K–12 Kathy DiRanna, WestEd, Santa Ana, 11:00 AM–12 Noon Location: 309/310, JW Marriott Calif. Understanding the Science of Type 2 Diabetes Level: Grades K–12 Are you interested in developing an inquiry- 12:30–2:00 PM Location: 102, JW Marriott based science classroom to advance student Teaching Life Science so Students Learn How instructional materials are designed learning? Immerse yourself in a day of sci- and knowing how to enhance or adjust to entific inquiry! This PDI will model and 3:00–4:30 PM maximize student learning have a tremen- provide an understanding of what inquiry Videocase Lesson Analysis for Improved dous impact on how teachers teach. Explore means for teaching and learning. Engage in Teacher Practice how instructional materials can be analyzed activities that explore inquiry as a learner, for their instructional design (or lack there elaborate ways in which inquiry can be used of), coherence of activities to build student as a tool for teaching, and allow for discus- understanding, and usefulness of assess- sion of how to set up and maintain an inquiry- ments to measure student understanding. based classroom.
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What Works in Science Classrooms: McREL Pathway Sessions Friday, March 30 Developing Student Understanding All sessions are located in White River 8:00–9:30 AM Through Classroom Inquiry, Discourse, Ballroom G. See daily program for details. What Works in Science Classrooms: Con- and Sense-Making (PDI-8) structing Understanding via Visual Tools Offered by McREL Thursday, March 29 8:00–10:00 AM 10:00 –11:30 AM Anne Tweed, 2004–2005 NSTA Presi- What Works in Science Classrooms—De- What Works in Science Classrooms: Address- dent, and McREL, Denver, Colo veloping Student Understanding: Identi- ing Student Misconceptions (Preconceptions) Level: Grades K–12 fying Learning Goals and the Criteria for 12:30–1:30 PM Location: White River Ballroom G, JW Success from the Common Core Science What Works in Science Classrooms: Stu- Marriott Standards dent-designed Experiments What Works in Science Instruction is a pro- 10:30 AM–12 Noon 2:00–3:30 PM fessional development program based on the What Works in Science Classrooms—De- What Works in Science Classrooms: Sci- Designing Effective Science Instruction book. It is veloping Student Understanding Using a entific Discourse in the Classroom designed to improve teachers’ ability to plan Conceptual Change Model to Teach Na- and deliver effective lessons to diverse student noscience and Technology Concepts 4:00–5:30 PM populations. Engage in activities to help your What Works in Science Classrooms: Help- 12:30–2:30 PM understanding of how inquiry, discourse, and ing Students Think Scientifically sense-making activities in science classrooms What Works in Science Classrooms—Using translate to student understanding. a Formative Assessment Process to Deter- mine Evidence of Student Understanding 3:30–5:00 PM What Works in Science Classrooms—In- structional Technology and Virtual Ma- nipulatives That Support Student Under- standing
One-Day Work Session on Lecture-free Teaching: A One-Day Work Session on Using Children’s Books to Learning Partnership Between Science Educators and Guide Inquiry: Picture-Perfect Science (PDI-10) Their Students (PDI-9) Offered by Picture-Perfect Science Bonnie Wood, University of Maine at Presque Isle Karen Ansberry, Mason (Ohio) City Schools Level: Middle Level–College Emily R. Morgan, Picture-Perfect Science, West Chester, Location: White River Ballroom J, JW Marriott Ohio Assuming the role of students, participants will experience how Level: Grades K–6 the interplay of student preparation before class, cooperative Location: White River Ballroom I, JW Marriott learning, and formative assessment techniques allow an educa- Using high-quality, science-related picture books and the 5E In- tor to achieve course content identical to that of a lecture-based structional Model, Picture-Perfect Science integrates science and course. Exploring Wood’s 13 steps to lecture-free teaching will reading in a meaningful way. The facilitators will utilize a hands-on guide you in planning revisions of your own previously taught approach to share classroom-ready model lessons that integrate sci- course or to design a course you have never taught before. ence inquiry and reading comprehension strategies. Picture-Perfect Science lessons are a great supplement to any textbook or kit-based program.
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One-Day Work Session on Using Science Notebooks to Develop Conceptual Understanding in Grades K–8 (PDI-11)
Connie Hvidsten, BSCS, Colorado Springs, Colo. Level: Grades K–8 Location: White River Ballroom H, JW Marriott Learn how science notebooks can be used as an effective sense- making and formative assessment tool in the science classroom. Using authentic examples of notebook assessment rubrics, par- ticipate in a discussion about issues concerning student use and accountability, how students use notebooks for organization, and how the assessment rubrics are utilized.
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—Photo courtesy of John Priscu —Photo courtesy Interagency Symposium: Teaching About Climate Change— Here and Now (SYM-1) Edward Maibach, George Mason University, Fairfax, Va. Bono Sen ([email protected]), National Institute of Environ- mental Health Sciences, Durham, N.C. Peg Steffen ([email protected]), LuAnn Dahlman (luann. [email protected]), and Bruce Moravchik (bruce.moravchik@ noaa.gov), NOAA National Ocean Service, Silver Spring, Md. Vicki Arthur, U.S. Forest Service, Washington, D.C. Level: Grades 5–12 Date/Time: Thursday, March 29, 8:00 AM–12:30 PM Location: JW Grand Ballroom 2, JW Marriott Registration Fee: $54 During this half-day symposium, scientists and education spe- cialists from NIEHS, NOAA, and the U.S. Forest Service will present information about climate science and impacts of climate change on the ocean, forests, and human health. Participants will be provided with resources and activities about the processes of science, the use of data in the classroom, and how to address climate misconceptions and controversial issues. The NIEHS, NOAA, and the U.S. Forest Service are pleased to provide a stipend of $60 to all symposium participants upon completion. Related sessions open to all conference attendees. See the daily program for details. Thu., March 29 2:00–3:00 PM Climate Toolbox: Tools for Educators Clues to the Cryosphere: Lessons from the Ice (SYM-3) Thu., March 29 3:30–4:30 PM Explore Impacts of Different Carbon Emissions Scenarios on NSTA symposia are high-quality professional develop- Eastern U.S. Birds and Trees ment opportunities that include a face-to-face learning Thu., March 29 5:00–6:00 PM symposium at the conference followed by two NSTA web Teaching About Climate Change and Public Health: Challenges and Strategies for Effective Communication seminars and a discussion forum within NSTA Com- munities that allow for extended interaction between Fri., March 30 8:00–9:00 AM Using Real Data to Teach Ocean Acidification and Coral Bleaching participants and presenters. Designed to enhance teach- ers’ knowledge of both science content and best teaching Fri., March 30 9:30–10:30 AM Bring Climate Issues Closer to Home: U.S. Forest Service Cli- practices, symposia are standards based and presented mate Change Education Resources by scientists, engineers, and educational specialists from Fri., March 30 11:00 AM–12 Noon NSTA partners such as FDA, NOAA, NIEHS, NSF, and Climate Change: A Human Health Perspective the U.S. Forest Service. Admission to NSTA symposia is by ticket only and requires conference registration.
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FDA Symposium: Teaching Nutrition Science and the Arctic and Antarctic. Join us to learn more about the latest in Food Label (SYM-2) polar science research and participate in hands-on activities for Level: Grades 5–12 CANCELED your classroom. Date/Time: Friday, March 30 8:00 AM–12:30 PM In its second year, Clues to the Cryosphere will focus on the Location: JW Grand Ballroom 3, JW Marriott importance of ice in the polar ecosystem and how it affects all of Registration Fee: $54 Earth’s systems and the enormous changes occurring around the world today. Topics include an overview of the Polar Regions and Explore ways of making science relevant for students by applying how they impact global systems and Arctic sea ice loss, and how it to something that is a big part of their everyday lives—food! that loss is affecting the climate system worldwide. This sym- Learn the basics of nutrition science, nutrition-related health posium will also include a discussion that focuses on microbial trends in the U.S., the scientific basis for the percent daily values life in ice and how that information informs climate science. A (% DVs) on the Nutrition Facts Label, what teaching resources one-hour panel discussion with six polar scientists will conclude FDA has developed, and much more. FDA scientists and master the symposium and provide time for one-on-one interaction. teachers will lead participants in hands-on, inquiry-oriented ac- All participants will receive educational materials and resources tivities that enable students to experience several National Sci- from a variety of NSF-funded polar projects and learn about on- ence Education Standards, including those for Science in Per- going education and outreach opportunities for educators. sonal Health and Social Perspectives. Related NSF sessions open to all conference attendees. See the daily pro- Clues to the Cryosphere: Lessons from the Ice (SYM-3) gram for details. Christine Foreman ([email protected]) and Susan B. Kelly Sat., March 31, 8:00–9:00 AM ([email protected]), Montana State University, Bozeman The McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica: Harshest Place on Michael Gooseff ([email protected]), Penn State, Univer- Earth or a Polar Oasis? sity Park, Pa. Sat., March 31, 9:30–10:30 AM Louise Huffman ([email protected]), University of Nebras- Science Is Cool! Using Polar Science Data in the Classroom ka–Lincoln Sat., March 31, 11:00 AM–12 Noon Walt Meier ([email protected]), National Snow and Ice Data Cen- How Are Arctic Landscapes Responding to Permafrost Degra- ter (NSIDC), University of Colorado–Boulder dation Under a Warming Climate? Linda M. Morris ([email protected]), Dartmouth Col- lege, Hanover, N.H. Sat., March 31, 12:30–1:30 PM Jill Mikucki ([email protected]), University of Tennessee, Knoxville Icy Life on Earth and Beyond? Ross D. Powell ([email protected]), Northern Illinois University, Sat., March 31, 2:00–3:00 PM DeKalb The Arctic: Global Climate’s Canary in a Coal Mine Level: Grades 7–12 Sat., March 31, 3:30–4:30 PM Date/Time: Friday, March 30, 1:30–6:00 PM Thriving in the Polar Seas Location: JW Grand Ballroom 2, JW Marriott Registration Fee: $54
Rapid change coupled with new discoveries make the polar re- gions an exciting area to study and explore. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation’s Polar Program Office, this in- teractive half-day symposium features scientists working in the
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Admission to NSTA short courses is by ticket only. Tickets, if still available, can be purchased at the Ticket Sales Counter in the NSTA Registration Area.
Energize Your Classroom (SC-1) 'Tracie Cain ([email protected]), Academy of the Sacred Heart, St. Charles, Mo. Kim Petzing ([email protected]), EarthWays Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Level: Elementary–Middle Level Date/Time: Thursday, March 29, 8:00–11:00 AM Location: Fisher Ballroom A, Omni Registration Fee: $39 Engage in inquiry-based activities designed to teach stu- dents about energy resources with an emphasis on coal and wind. With a focus on energy topics typically covered in elementary and middle school, participants will first en-
gage in activities dealing with six forms of energy (nuclear, —Courtesy Peterson. Swearingen Sara of radiant, thermal, mechanical, chemical, and electrical) and Young Investigators in Environmental Health Science: Challenging how they transform during the process of source forma- and Exciting Young Minds with Novel, Inquiry-based tion, from mining to generating electricity. Each partici- Environmental Activities (SC-13) pant will also work with a team to design blades for a model wind turbine. Take home directions for building your own Linda M. Morris ([email protected]), Dart- model turbines. Door prizes! mouth College, Hanover, N.H. Gary Clow, U.S. Geological Survey, Lakewood, Colo. Climate Change Essential Knowledge and Beyond: Using the Past to Predict the Future (SC-2) Jay Johnson, Space Science and Engineering Center, Madi- son, Wis. Louise Huffman ([email protected]) and Frank R. Ross Powell, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Rack, ANDRILL Science Management Office, University Level: Grades 5–12 of Nebraska–Lincoln Date/Time: Thursday, March 29, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM Susan Kelly and Christine Foreman (cforeman@montana. Location: McClellan, Omni edu), Montana State University, Bozeman Registration Fee: $21 Don Duggan-Haas ([email protected]), Museum of the Earth, Paleontological Research Institution, Ithaca, N.Y. This short course will address the issues facing grades 5–12 Susan M. Buhr ([email protected]) and Anne U. educators who want to include climate change in their cur- Gold ([email protected]), Cooperative Institute for riculum but need to know where it fits into their required Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado standards. Educators will interact with climate change re- at Boulder search scientists, building essential knowledge of climate Michael Jabot ([email protected]), Institute for Research change and Earth systems. Scientists will share field ex- in Science Teaching, State University of New York at Fredonia periences and cutting-edge research that is informing and Candace Lutzow-Felling ([email protected]), Arbo- changing current climate models. Educators will be intro- retum of Virginia and Blandy Experimental Farm, University of duced to the CLEAN (Climate Literacy and Energy Aware- Virginia, Boyce ness Network) Pathways collection of climate change mate-
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rials, ANDRILL (ANtarctic geological DRILLing) science more about what LPs are (and are not) and how they are use- research, the Young Voices on Climate Change videos, and ful. Gain an introduction to LP research and practice inter- other online resources. Participants will experience hands- preting student data from assessments designed to measure on activities and receive curriculum materials as well as progress along LPs on core science topics. Walk away with take home cross-curricular resources for immediate class- resources for planning professional development aimed at room use. Lunch on own. supporting teachers in using new standards with an LP per- spective. Note: Please bring a copy of your state’s science stan- Using Learning Progressions to Improve Science dards. Teaching and Learning (SC-3) Hannah Sevian ([email protected]), University of p Saving Energy, Saving Our Night Sky (SC-4) Massachusetts Boston Constance E. Walker ([email protected]), Robert T. Charles (Andy) W. Anderson ([email protected]), Michigan Sparks ([email protected]), and Stephen M. Pompea State University, East Lansing ([email protected]), National Optical Astronomy Observa- James E. Hamos ([email protected]), National Science Foun- tory, Tucson, Ariz. dation, Arlington, Va Chuck Bueter, Nightwise.org, Granger, Ind. Level: Elementary–High School Level: Middle Level–High School/Informal Education Date/Time: Thursday, March 29, 1:00–5:00 PM Date/Time: Thursday, March 29, 1:00–5:00 PM Location: Fisher Ballroom A, Omni Severin Location: Fisher Ballroom B, Omni Severin Registration Fee: $77 Registration Fee: $51 Both the new A Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Students discover how to conserve energy while preserving soon expected Next Generation Science Standards empha- dark skies through standards-based, immersive learning ex- size learning progressions (LPs) as an important strategy for periences illustrating responsible lighting, effects on wild- evidence-based instructional decisions, assessment design life, night-sky brightness measurements, and more. One- and interpretation, and school and district science program third of light from outdoor lighting escapes unused into planning. This short course provides an opportunity to learn space, wasting energy and causing light pollution. Wasted
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light has negative effects on health and wildlife as well. An Conducting Authentic Research on Smoking Be- interactive light shielding demonstration developed by a havior Using a Scientific Database (SC-7) team of leading astronomers and science educators along Maureen Munn ([email protected]), University of Wash- with a spectra of lights activity provide a fun, hands-on way ington, Seattle to investigate the efficiency of good and bad lights and lead Level: High School–CollegeCANCELED into a lighting audit of school buildings and homes. Please Date/Time: Friday, March 30, 8:15 AM–12:30 PM bring laptop, if possible. Location: Off-site, Computer Lab at the Brebeuf Jesuit School DNA Subway in the Classroom (SC-5) Registration Fee: $60 Uwe Hilgert, University of Arizona, Tucson Join us as we explore ways to engage students in conducting Level: HighCANCELED School–College Date/Time: Thursday, March 29, 2:00–5:00 PM original research using the database from an epidemiologi- Location: Gates, Omni Severin cal study of smoking behavior and an engaging curriculum. Registration Fee: $112 This short course will feature the curriculum, Explor- ing Databases: Conducting Authentic Research Using the Engage your students in discovering the principles of mo- Smoking Behavior Database, which guides students in de- lecular biology while using DNA Subway to sleuth DNA veloping and testing hypotheses that address the question, for genes, prospect plant genomes for gene and transpo- “Why do some people become smokers while others do son families, and identify species by analyzing their DNA not?” The Smoking Behavior Database contains data from barcodes. Built by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s DNA an epidemiological study that collected genetic and envi- Learning Center for the iPlant Collaborative, DNA Subway ronmental data from 300 adult smokers and nonsmokers. (http://dnasubway.org) is a collaborative and intuitive work- Students use the database to answer their own research space to create and share projects, upload and access DNA questions about factors that affect smoking behavior and sequences, and analyze genomic data in streamlined bioin- learn about epidemiology, genetics, neuroscience, bioeth- formatics workflows. Please bring laptop, if possible. ics, the nature of science, and careers in science and tech- nology. Note: Participants should plan to meet at the Mary- Bringing Nanotechnology to the Classroom (SC-6) land St. entrance/Motor Lobby of the Indiana Convention Morton M. Sternheim ([email protected]), and Rob Center 15 minutes prior to departure time for this off-site Snyder ([email protected]), STEM Education Institute, short course. University of Massachusetts, Amherst Level: Middle Level–College/Informal Education Common Core Science Literacy Standards: Keeping Date/Time: Friday, March 30, 8:00 AM–12 Noon Inquiry in the Science Classroom (SC-8) Location: Fisher Ballroom A, Omni Severin Nancy Jackson, NCS Pearson, Westford, Mass. Registration Fee: $41 Robert CuttingSOLD and OUTFrances-Joan Cutting, NCS Pearson, Pass Christian, Miss. Nanotechnology is accessible in the classroom! Make a Robert Vandel ([email protected]), Woodstock, nanofilm using inexpensive materials and explore the ef- Ga. fects of decreasing the size of materials to 1/100,000th of Level: Grades 6–12 the width of a hair. At this scale, there are completely new Date/Time: Friday, March 30, 8:30–11:30 AM physical phenomena in a domain where macroscopic and Location: Illinois, Omni Severin quantum concepts overlap. Other activities center on what Registration Fee: $35 makes nanomaterials special and enable us to make better products that are smaller, cheaper, faster, and more effec- The new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for literacy tive. Such products include electronics, catalysts, water pu- in science outlines reading and writing tasks to be completed rification, solar cells, sunscreens, coatings, medical diag- by science teachers in the classroom. This short course fo- nostics, therapy resources, and more. Additional activities cuses on the College and Career Readiness (CCR) reading will be described that can be adapted for a range of grade and writing standards for grades 6–12. Learn how to incor- levels and subject areas. porate an inquiry-based framework for teaching science as well as how to embed reading and writing activities that are connected to the science literacy standards. Identify connec-
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tions to the CCSS science literacy standards by using energy- Take home classroom-ready activities and lesson plans. themed activities to explore a variety of reading and writ- ing strategies. Please bring your science log notebook, if you Aligning Science Assessment Items to Content have one. Standards (SC-11) Ted Willard ([email protected]),SOLD OUT NSTA, Arlington, Va. Building Physical Science Demonstration Models Cari Herrmann Abell ([email protected]), AAAS Project 2061, (SC-9) ' SOLD OUT Washington, D.C. Martha M. Day ([email protected]), and David C. Level: K–12 Slonim ([email protected]), SKyTeach, Western Kentucky Date/Time: Friday, March 30, 1:30–5:30 PM University, Bowling Green Location: Illinois, Omni Severin Matthew Ignash ([email protected]) and Registration Fee: $29 Courtney D. Jernigan ([email protected]. Project 2061 has developed a process for examining the us), Southern High School/Jefferson County Public Schools, alignment of assessment tasks to the ideas and skills they were Louisville, Ky. written to assess. The process involves examining assess- Level: Middle Level–High School ment tasks for their alignment to the exact ideas specified in Date/Time: Friday, March 30, 1:00–4:30 PM targeted content standards and for features that might make Location: McClellan, Omni Severin interpretation of student understanding difficult. The pro- Registration Fee: $45 cess is useful to national and state assessment developers, Participants will make and take classroom demonstration and to curriculum developers and classroom teachers who models for teaching the gas laws, conductivity, Bernoulli’s use assessment tasks as a basis for instructional decisions. In principle, and waves. Each demonstration model is accompa- this short course, we will demonstrate the alignment pro- nied by a 5E (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate) cedure and participants will practice using the procedure science inquiry lesson appropriate for use in middle or high on test items. We will also show participants how to ac- school physical science or high school chemistry classrooms. cess a bank of assessment items that are freely available on the web that Project 2061 developed using this process. For p Using WALL-E, an Animated Film, as an Effective more details, visit assessment.aaas.org. Classroom Educational Resource (SC-10) Sara Swearingen Peterson (sswearingen@smithvilleisd. Using Technology to Develop a “Naturalistic” Ap- org), Smithville (Tex.) Independent School District proach in the Teaching of Science Concepts and Jason Peterson ([email protected]), Smithville El- Inquiry (SC-12) ementary School, Smithville, Tex. Bill Klein ([email protected]), Western Iowa Tech Com- Heather Reddick ([email protected]), The Uni- munity College, Sioux City versity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Smithville, Tex. Level: General Level: Elementary Date/Time: Friday, March 30, 2:00–5:00 PM Date/Time: Friday, March 30, 1:00–5:00 PM Location: Fisher Ballroom A, Omni Severin Location: Fisher Ballroom B, Omni Severin Registration Fee: $75 Registration Fee: $19 Many of today’s students lack knowledge of the natural Explore ways to innovatively present science, health, and world with some educators labeling them “nature defi- environmental concepts using the animated movie, WALL-E. cient.” Because they have never studied firsthand the most The visual nature of animation helps make science accessible common organisms, students frequently have difficulty for all students, including special needs students and English correlating concepts described in their texts with actual language learners. Create spaceships with inner-working life cycles and adaptations/behaviors of living organisms. components, build electrical circuits, test soil properties, Participants will be exposed to methods for presenting sci- explore properties of light, create ecosystems, and test tra- ence concepts as an inquiry process using technological ditional and alternative forms of energy. The hands-on lessons tools such as digital microscopes and cameras. Research encourage students to think critically, solve problems, focus has validated these activities as effective and ones you can on details within larger contexts, and derive valid conclusions use to enhance comprehension of science concepts for all from their observations while using scientific terms in context. learners—visual, aural, tactile, and ELL. Students employ
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basic science process skills and experience concepts in the context of their meaning. The knowledge and skills gained through interaction with the natural world of lawns, gar- dens, waters, and creatures will benefit students the rest of their lives. A wealth of handouts, teaching strategies, ac- tivities, and a CD are provided.
Young Investigators in Environmental Health Sci- 'ence: Challenging and Exciting Young Minds with Novel, Inquiry-based Environmental Activities (SC-13) Sara Swearingen Peterson (sswearingen@smithvilleisd. org), Smithville (Tex.) Independent School District Jason Peterson ([email protected]), Smithville Elementary School, Smithville, Tex. Heather Reddick ([email protected]), The Uni- versity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Smithville Level: Elementary Date/Time: Saturday, March 31, 8:00–11:00 AM —Courtesy Morton of Sternheim M. Location: Fisher Ballroom B, Omni Severin Bringing Nanotechnology to the Classroom (SC-6). Registration Fee: $19 activities to show you step by step how to develop a grant pro- Discover new and exciting ways to integrate environmental posal. The participants will actively engage in writing a pro- health inquiry-based “investigations” to build on students’ posal to fulfill the requirements of agencies that are funding in- curiosity to stimulate exploration of critical scientific con- novative STEM education projects. Note: Please bring a laptop, cepts. This short course will include hands-on activities USB, and power cord. developed collaboratively by scientists and teachers. These lessons foster Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency. p Thinking Green with Dr. Seuss (SC-15) During the course, teachers will set up a mock crime scene Leslie Suters ([email protected]), Melissa Comer (mcomer@ to solve an environmental mystery. Participants will also tntech.edu), and Sarah Keller ([email protected]), Tennes- explore an activity with “push-pull” spring scales to dem- see Tech University, Oak Ridge onstrate forces in nature and how these forces affect the Level: Grades 4–12 environment. Handouts and door prizes! Date/Time: Saturday, March 31, 8:00–11:30 AM Location: Fisher Ballroom A, Omni Severin Be a Winner! Get a Grant and Your Students Win, Too (SC-14) Registration Fee: $46 Kitchka Petrova ([email protected]), Ponce de “Unless Someone Like You Cares a Whole Awful Lot, Leon Middle School, Coral Gables, Fla. Nothing Is Going to Get Better. It’s Not.” The books of Patty McGinnis, NBCT ([email protected]), Ar- Dr. Seuss are excellent prompts for exploring the intercon- cola Intermediate School, Eagleville, Pa. nection between living organisms and environment and the Level: Elementary–High School dichotomy associated with making money in a capitalist so- Date/Time: Saturday, March 31, 8:00–11:00 AM ciety versus environmental impacts. This short course will Location: Gates, Omni Severin immerse participants in small group Project Based Learn- Registration Fee: $36 ing. Four books are the main inspiration for the activities: The Lorax, The King’s Stilts, The Butter Battle Book, and Yertle Are you excited about a project your students will benefit the Turtle. Participate in small group Project Based Learn- from? Grant money will help you realize your idea. There ing experiences, including creating inventions, mapping a are many agencies, organizations, and foundations that have country, simulating resource exchange, and a mock trial money to give away and are looking for high-quality propos- based on Dr. Seuss books. als. This short course includes instructions and proposal-writing
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Explore Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes Through explored. Solar cell N-P junctions will be explained using crys- Web Tools and Apps (SC-16) tal models, and participants will investigate how color, angle Shelley Olds ([email protected]), UNAVCO, Boulder, Colo. of incidence, and light intensity affect solar cell output. Par- John Taber ([email protected]) and Michael Hubenthal ticipants will create a T-Chart comparing two vehicles. Take ([email protected]), IRIS Consortium, Washington, D.C. home handouts on the research being done in photovoltaics and Nancy West ([email protected]), Quarter Dome Con- the business being created as a result of the research. sulting, Fort Collins, Colo. Level: Middle Level–High School Developing Learner-centered STEM Experiences in Date/Time: Saturday, March 31, 8:00 AM–12 Noon 'the Life Sciences (SC-18) Location: McClellan, Omni Severin Neil Knobloch, Natalie Carroll ([email protected]), Registration Fee: $22 Kathryn Orvis ([email protected]), Colleen Brady (bradyc@ purdue.edu), and Levon Esters ([email protected]), Purdue Learning about earthquakes and plate tectonics is fun and ex- University, West Lafayette, Ind. citing by exploring real data. In this fun and interactive short Level: Middle Level–High School course, you will gain hands-on experience with place-based, Date/Time: Saturday, March 31, 1:00–5:00 PM data-rich activities and science content to teach plate tecton- Location: Gates, Omni Severin ics and earthquakes. You will explore modern technologies Registration Fee: $37 used to study the geology and geophysics of the earth beneath your feet in North America. You will learn how scientists An interdisciplinary team of formal and informal education use high-precision GPS and seismic data to discover the in- specialists will demonstrate how to create engaging experi- ner workings of the continent and how these measurements ences using active, inquiry, and contextualized learning activi- are important to hazard prediction highlighting the scientific ties involving animal, plant, food, and environmental sciences. process and practice with these data. Take home classroom Two innovative models for STEM learning and career develop- materials. Please bring a laptop, if possible. For more details, ment will be discussed as a way to create more engaging expe- visit www.unavco.org and www.iris.edu. riences for middle and high school students to learn life science knowledge and skills for STEM careers. The Indiana Advanced p To Be or Not to Be? Solar-powered Cars, Is That Our Life Sciences Curriculum and the Learner-Centered Teaching Future? (SC-17) Model will be shared as frameworks for developing STEM en- Ted Richardson ([email protected]), Toledo Technology gagement and career pathways. Learn about new instructional Academy and The University of Toledo, Ohio tools developed by the Purdue University Life Science Educa- Ken Newbury ([email protected]), The Univer- tion Team. Please bring an internet-enabled laptop. For more sity of Toledo, Ohio details, visit www.ydae.purdue.edu/lct/. Elizabeth Buckholtz ([email protected]), To- ledo Board of Education, Toledo, Ohio Science for ELL: Sheltered Content Instruction for 2 Presider: Janet L. Struble ([email protected]), The Inquiry Science (SCI S) (SC-19) University of Toledo, Ohio David T. Crowther ([email protected]) and Elisa Storke Level: High School ([email protected]), University of Nevada, Reno Date/Time: Saturday, March 31, 1:00–4:30 PM Level: K–8 Location: Fisher Ballroom B, Omni Severin Date/Time: Saturday, March 31, 2:00–5:00 PM Registration Fee: $69 Location: Fisher Ballroom A, Omni Severin Registration Fee: $43 Leadership for Educators: Academy for Driving Economic Revitalization in Science (LEADERS) is a mathematics and This short course will discuss the use of science education science partnership that merges K–12 school districts, higher standards, new core curriculum language arts and math stan- education (The University of Toledo), and renewable energy dards, and ELL standards (TESOL) in planning a learning industry focused on the economic revitalization of the Great cycle and developing student background knowledge in ap- Lakes Region. Join us for this Project-Based Science (PBS) propriate ways. Beck’s (2002) three tiers of words as well as unit in which participants will build a model car powered by a blended approach will also be discussed. Participants will an electric motor and learn how to measure voltage, current, engage in several hands-on activities modeling various strat- and resistance using a digital multimeter. Different gear ratios egies such as tiered/blended vocabulary, background build- as well as battery-powered series and parallel circuits will be ing, and scaffolding inquiry. Handouts!
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Building America: Dimension Limestone Quarrying pants need to sign in and provide picture ID. No large bags/ in South Central Indiana $46 backpacks allowed. Purses are subject to search if brought T-1 Thursday, March 29 8:00 AM–6:00 PM into the facility. Cameras are allowed Salem Limestone (“Indiana Limestone”) is one of the na- Simulation: Voyage to Mars $66 tion’s premier building stones, gracing numerous buildings across the country. This stone is quarried in a two-county T-3 Thursday, March 29 11:45 AM–4:30 PM area in south central Indiana that 340 million years ago was Participate as an astronaut on a future Mars mission! You covered by a shallow epicontinental sea with carbonate sand may be assigned to a group that has been living on Mars for shoals similar to the modern Bahamas. This field trip will two years, serving as the Mars Control officers. Or your examine the general geology of the Bloomington quarry and assignment might be as part of the mission group who’s milling of Salem Limestone, and limestone building archi- been rocketing toward the red planet on the Mars Trans- tecture on the Indiana University (IU) campus. Following port spacecraft for the last six months. Mars Control offi- a field experience on the Beanblossom Creek section, the cers will research, analyze data, and guide the Mars-bound group will go to the IU campus and look at a variety of ar- group to a safe landing during the first half of the mission. chitectural styles and Salem Limestone uses. Lunch will be Following landing, a reunion occurs in Mars Control, and on your own at the IU Student Union. The afternoon tour the two groups exchange places. During the second half, includes a visit to a limestone quarry and mill. the former Mars Controllers must safely launch from the Note: Remember to wear sturdy comfortable shoes, dress Martian surface, achieve orbit, and then head home to in layers, and bring rain gear. A moderate amount of walk- Earth, while the other group settles in for their two-year ing should be expected. Participants must be at least 18 stay on Mars! Emergencies are always a possibility, and each years of age and complete a hazardous awareness form at astronaut must be at his or her best in order to pull off this the quarry, following MSHA rules upon arrival at the site. important, but risky mission! For more details, visit h t t p:// Hard hats will be provided. Travel times will be roughly 75 challenger.brownsburg.k12.in.us. Lunch not included. minutes each way.
Architectural Tour of Columbus, Indiana $45 National Weather Service Forecast Office $54 T-4 Thursday, March 29 12:30–5:00 PM T-2 Thursday, March 29 9:15 AM–12:15 PM CANCELED Travel writer Jordan Simon ranked Columbus, Indiana, Join us for an in-depth look at a forecast office in action. Learn among his “Top 10 Things to See in the U.S. Before You about education requirements for a career in this field and see Die.” Columbus is ranked sixth in the United States for ar- the equipment used today in observing and forecasting the chitectural innovation and design by the American Institute weather. Lunch not included. of Architects. Visitors will see the work of luminaries such Note: Due to increased security concerns, field trip partici-
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as Eero Saarinen, Cesar Pelli, Eliel Saarinen, Harry Weese, off your visit with a look at our exhibits and see how we are Kevin Roche, Robert Venturi, and Richard Meier. A guided engaging people to discover the world as it was, as it is, and bus tour enables you to see many of the 70 world-renowned as it can be. For more details, visit www.indianamuseum.org. buildings and public art installations. Your guide will take Lunch not included. you inside two building interiors on the two-hour tour. You Note: There is not a bus for this excursion. Participants will be traveling through a virtual museum of contemporary will walk as a group to the museum. architecture with a blend of history. For more details, visit www.columbus.in.us. Lunch not included. Travel time will be Indiana State Police Forensic Lab $45 roughly 60 minutes each way. T-6 Thursday, March 29 1:00–4:00 PM F-5 Friday, March 30 9:00 AM–12 Noon Collecting the Natural Past of Indiana $21 The Indiana StateSOLD Police OUTIndianapolis Regional Laboratory T-5 Thursday, March 29 12:45–4:30 PM is a state-of-the-art (opened in 2007), full-service public F-2 Friday, March 30 8:30 AM–12:15 PM forensic laboratory (just like CSI...but different). The labo- Step back in time and see what the world was like millions ratory provides forensic services for criminal justice agen- of years ago, from an Indiana point of view. Since 1862, the cies throughout Indiana, including crime scene processing, Indiana State Museum has been a leader in collecting, pre- evidence security, polygraph testing, forensic analysis of serving, and researching Indiana’s rich natural heritage. Get physical evidence, training, and expert witness testimony. a guided tour of the museum’s laboratories and discover how Analytical services include forensic biology, drug identifi- archaeological and paleontological remains begin their jour- cation, latent print examination, firearm examination, fo- ney from dirt-covered objects to priceless exhibit pieces. Get rensic document examination, and microanalysis (trace evi- a rare glimpse into the storage areas and see the state’s largest dence). An overview of laboratory organization and services collection of Ice Age animals, fossils, and much more. Top will be discussed in addition to a walk-through tour. The walk-through tour includes informational bulletin boards —Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association; visitIndy.com and large windows to view many analytical lab spaces. In- teraction with various analytical staff is likely (and encour- aged) during the tour.
Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research and Riley Children’s Foundation $37 T-7 Thursday, March 29 1:15–4:30 PM CANCELED Tour and speak with top researchers at the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research. The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and transla- tional research within the Department of Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Participants will
. also visit one of the nation’s premier children’s hospitals, the Riley Hospital for Children, and learn about the many “first and only” pediatric clinical programs and services the hospital offers. A tour stop includes the DNA Tower, a glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly that stands in the atrium of the Van Nuys Medical Sciences Building. Note: Participants must be able to walk/mobilize through facility; fever free and in good health within two weeks of visit. Photos may be taken of touring group and physical facilities, but not of any patients or patient families.
Indianapolis Zoo (F-7).
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Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company Tour $33 F-1 Friday, March 30 8:00 AM–12:15 PM Located in Kokomo, Indiana, The Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company is the oldest manufacturer of hand-cast, rolled cathedral and opalescent glass in America. The fac- tory has been at this location since 1888 and has docu- mented sales to Louis C. Tiffany. This tour will feature the production of glass for the stained glass industry using time-honored processes. The factory can manufacture more than 22,000 different colors/density/texture combinations. Participants will have time to browse The Op Shop where glass objects may be purchased. Travel time will be roughly 75 minutes each way. Lunch not included. Note: No high-heeled or open-toed sandal-like shoes are permitted. Wear thick-soled shoes to protect your feet from glass shards and hot glass on the factory floor. People
adversely affected by high temperatures or dust should not Center Visitors Area —Courtesy of Columbus take tour. Dress in layers. All participants will be required Architectural Tour of Columbus, Indiana (T-4 and S-1) to sign a “Plant Tour Assumption of Risk and Release” form that will be available on the bus before beginning the tour. lowed in the facilities. Travel time will be roughly 75 min- utes each way. Purdue University—Discovery Park and College of Agriculture $43 Indiana University School of Medicine Research F-3 CANCELED Friday, March 30 8:30 AM–5:30 PM Tour $51 Discover Purdue! Learn what we are doing to prepare and F-4 CANCELED Friday, March 30 9:00–11:55 AM support educators around the world through a tour and Participants will have a chance to discuss research with sci- hands-on activities during this day on campus. The day be- entists as they conduct investigations and view some of the gins at Purdue’s Discovery Park, an innovative, interdisci- latest technologies, including advanced imaging systems as plinary research complex, followed by visits to the Birck well as genetics, genomics, and proteomics tools that build Nanotechnology Center’s Scifres Nanofabrication Laborato- on the secrets unveiled by the sequencing of the human ge- ry, the Bindley Bioscience Center, and the Hall for Discov- nome. Join us for this special glimpse into one of the pre- ery and Learning Research. In the second half of the field mier clinical research laboratories. Bring cameras. trip, explore science within the agriculture discipline at Note: Some walking required. Purdue’s College of Agriculture. Discover “The Nature of Teaching” program developed for educators to incorporate Agricultural Biotechnology Presented by The wildlife and the study of ecosystems into their classrooms. Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and Dow Agro- Take part in hands-on activities that you can take back to Sciences $73 your classrooms. Final stop will be a visit to the Biochem- F-6 Friday,CANCELED March 30 9:00 AM–3:45 PM istry Teaching Laboratory where participants will conduct experiments and demonstrations illustrating scientific con- Connect life science content with real-world applications in cepts. Take home lesson plans and resources throughout the a study of agricultural biotechnology. Engage in activities day. Lunch on own at Campus Dining Court. For more de- relating to cells, DNA, and applications of biotechnology tails, visit www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/. appropriate for middle school students at the Biotechnology Note: Wear comfortable shoes for walking and clothing Learning Center at The Children’s Museum of Indianapo- suitable for outdoor conditions. Participants should also lis. Take home a curriculum guide and access to online re- have mobility to navigate college campus. Cameras are al- sources developed for SciencePort. For more details about the Children’s Museum, visit www.childrensmuseum.org. After
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lunch, participants will receive a tour of Dow AgroSciences to view biotechnology research in action. Learn about their research focusing on game-changing technologies to pro- vide better crops, better plant nutrition, and better control of destructive crop and noncrop weed and insect pests. For more details about Dow AgroSciences, visit www.dowagro. com. Lunch on own at museum cafeteria. Note: Participants must show a government ID for entry into Dow AgroSciences. Participants are required to wear socks and close-toed shoes with pants or skirts with hosiery. Shorts are not permitted on the tour. Photography is not permitted at Dow AgroSciences.
Indianapolis Zoo $37 F-7 Friday, March 30 12 Noon–4:00 PM Explore the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens to learn about animals and plants from around the world. Exhibit highlights include the country’s largest shark touch pool, close-up views of tigers and cheetahs, daily dolphin shows, animal chats, and more. The zoo programs focus on the animals’ habits specific to their environments and how the zoo works to meet the needs of each animal. Admission includes both the zoo and the White River Gardens, a 3.3- acre landmark botanical attraction with a Hilbert Conser- vatory show. Bring cameras and wear comfortable walking shoes. Lunch on own at Cafe on the Commons. For more Learning Challenger Center —Courtesy of Brownsburg Simulation: Voyage to Mars (T-3) details about program and the zoo in general, visit www. indianapoliszoo.com. accessible. However, due to the historic nature of the build- ing, there is no elevator to reach the second floor. A short Indiana Medical History Museum $34 movie that shows the second floor can be set up upon request. F-8 Friday, March 30 12:20–2:20 PM CANCELED Indianapolis Motor Speedway $55 The Indiana Medical History Museum is housed in the 19th- F-9 Friday, March 30 12:45–3:45 PM century pathological department of what used to be Central State Hospital in Indianapolis. When the building closed in The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been a National His- the late ’60s, it was largely left intact so the tour gives you toric Landmark since 1987. The first 500 Mile Race was an interesting glimpse into the state of medical science from run here in 1911, and it’s home to the Indianapolis 500 Mile the late 19th century to about the 1930s and 1940s. In this Race, the Brickyard 400 Race, and the Red Bull Indianapo- building, scientists and physicians from Central State Hos- lis GP Race. There are more than 75 race cars on display in pital were applying pathology, a relatively new science at the museum as well as trophies, racing memorabilia, and the time, to mental illness. They were looking for physical artwork. A 20-minute video on the history of the Speedway causes of and treatments for mental illness. The tour begins is shown every half hour in the museum theater. Track tours with an introduction to this building and Central State Hos- on the 2.5-mile oval racetrack are available except for times pital in the surgical amphitheater followed by a tour of other when there are racing, testing, special events, construc- rooms and laboratories, which include the autopsy room; tion, or winter weather conditions. In addition, the Track- lab rooms for clinical chemistry, bacteriology, histology, side Gift Shop features a complete line of Indianapolis 500, and photography; records room; medical library; reception Brickyard 400, and MotoGP souvenirs, including apparel, room; and chemical storage room. Lunch not included. books, videotapes, jewelry, and novelties. Note: The building entrance and first floor are wheelchair
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Riley Hospital for Children and The Simulation Center tains, and the rich sound of the Welte Orchestrator. For more at Fairbanks Hall $33 information on menu and ice cream items, go to www.zaharakos. F-10 Saturday, March 30 1:30–4:15 PM com. Travel time will be roughly 60 minutes each way. CANCELED Broken up into two groups, participants will visit one of Indiana University—In Search of Discovery $93 the nation’s premier children’s hospitals, the Riley Hospi- S-2 Saturday, March 31 8:30 AM–6:15 PM tal for Children, and learn about the many “first and only” CANCELED pediatric clinical programs and services the hospital offers. Be a college student again—without the late-night cram ses- After touring this member of the Children’s Miracle Net- sions, final exam, and cold pizza. Experience firsthand the work and seeing their dedicated work, participants will exciting research being conducted in various disciplines from leave with ideas for enriching their science curriculum and science education to cancer treatment. Conduct experiments for promoting lifelong philanthropic service. The other in state-of-the-art labs, practice computer-assisted learning half of the tour includes a visit to The Simulation Center at methods (CALM), examine Project Based Learning initiatives, Fairbanks Hall, a collaborative effort among Indiana Uni- and explore recent scientific breakthroughs. Participants will versity’s Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Health. The have the opportunity to visit two of the following: the Indi- simulation center’s mission is to provide a replica of the ana University (IU) Molecular Structure Center, the Nuclear patient care environment where health care providers can Magnetic Resonance Facility, or the IU Proteomics Facility. In learn to apply cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills the afternoon, all participants will tour the Integrated Science in an interdisciplinary approach. Participants will engage and Accelerator Technology Hall, which is comprised of The in activities involving health-care techniques such as mask Center for Exploration of Matter and Energy, the IU Cyclotron ventilation and CPR practice on mannequins. The tour Operations, and the IU Health Proton Therapy Center. Our will show clinical settings such as computer-simulated award-winning faculty and talented staff are ready to share surgery and provide a glimpse of what future hospitals will their knowledge and quest for discovery. Lunch will be served be like. in the heart of the Bloomington campus at the Indiana Memo- Note: Participants must be able to walk/mobilize rial Union, the world’s largest student union. The cost for the through facility; fever free and in good health within two lunch is included in the ticket price. The day’s adventures will weeks of visit. Photos may be taken of touring group and conclude with a wine-tasting mixer at Oliver Winery with fac- physical facilities, but not of any patients or patient families. ulty. Travel time will be roughly 75 minutes each way.
Architectural Tour of Columbus, Indiana, with Kelsay Farms Tour $30 Lunch at Zaharakos $48 S-3 Saturday,CANCELED March 31 9:00 AM–12:30 PM S-1 Saturday, March 31 8:00 AM–3:30 PM CANCELED Visit a real working dairy farm! Kelsay Farms is a sixth-gen- Travel writer Jordan Simon ranked Columbus, Indiana, among eration family farm located in Whiteland, Indiana, milking his “Top 10 Things to See in the U.S. Before You Die.” Co- more than 500 cows three times every day. The 1.5-hour lumbus is ranked sixth in the United States for architectural guided tour will be complete with a trip inside a milking innovation and design by the American Institute of Architects. parlor, barns, calving area, and a special lesson on dairy Visitors will see the work of luminaries such as Eero Saarinen, foods. Each participant will receive a complimentary dairy Cesar Pelli, Eliel Saarinen, Harry Weese, Kevin Roche, Robert snack as well as some “fun” items related to dairy farming. Venturi, and Richard Meier. A guided bus tour enables you to Come dressed to be outdoors on a farm. For more details, see many of the 70 world-renowned buildings and public art visit www.kelsayfarms.com. No lunch included. installations. Your guide will take you inside two building in- teriors on the two-hour tour. You will be traveling through a virtual museum of contemporary architecture with a blend of history. For more details, visit www.columbus.in.us. At the end of the city tour, the bus will stop at Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor for lunch. In business since 1900, this historic landmark features stained glass, carved oak, Tiffany-style lamps, double soda foun-
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Conner Prairie Interactive History Park $37 Don’t leave before going to the R.B. Annis Western Family S-4 Saturday, March 31 9:00 AM–1:15 PM Experience where you can try raising a totem pole, weaving S-8 Saturday, March 31 1:00–5:15 PM on a loom inside a modern-day Navajo hogan, stepping back in time to build a sod home in Nebraska, or traveling inside At Conner Prairie, the Smithsonian Institution’s only Indi- the Cheyenne to Deadwood stagecoach. There is not a bus ana affiliate, you’ll find that “look, don’t touch” becomes for this excursion. Participants will walk as a group to the “look, touch, smell, taste, and hear.” As you explore five museum. themed historic areas on 200 beautiful, wooded acres, you’ll discover more exciting, memorable ways to experience the Easley Winery Tour and Wine Tasting $25 past than you can pack into a day. Visit the Science Lab where changing experiments satisfy all ages...you might build a ma- S-6 Saturday, March 31 11:45 AM–1:45 PM chine that moves, tame the power of the wind, or spark up Come visit Indiana’s oldest family-owned winery located in some fun with electricity. At Conner Prairie, the Indiana his- downtown Indianapolis. You will have a chance to tour our tory you read about in textbooks becomes a vibrant learning wine-making facility, sample our wines, and enjoy some experience full of activities for students and teachers to see lovely appetizers. All participants will receive a 25% dis- and do. You can talk with the potter, feel the heat from the count on all wine bottle purchases made the day of the event blacksmith’s forge, play games with the local pioneer chil- (excluding Reserve wines.) For more details, visit www. dren, and help with farm chores. For more details, visit www. easleywinery.com. Lunch not included. connerprairie.org. Lunch is available on your own at the Cafe on the Common and handmade items are available at the Conner Monument Circle Walking Tour $18 Prairie store. Bring your cameras! S-7 Saturday, March 31 12:45–2:45 PM Note: Bring your walking shoes and coats as your visit will take place on the outdoor historic grounds. Indiana Landmarks’ guided tour around the physical and symbolic heart of Indianapolis tells the story of Monument Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Circle—how it came to be and cool features you might oth- Art $17 erwise miss. Guides discuss the Soldiers and Sailors Monu- S-5 Saturday, March 31 9:45 AM–12 Noon ment, the symbolism of its sculptures, and why the woman on top faces south. They’ll also tell stories of the encircling The Eiteljorg Museum contains one of the most renowned architecture and offer a look at a landmark interior. For collections of American Indian and Western art in the world, more details, visit www.indianalandmarks.org. expansive exhibitions of artifacts, and dynamic programming.
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Monday, March 26 NOAA Climate Stewards Annual Workshop Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) Annual Meeting By Invitation Only By Invitation Only Grand Ballroom 1, Westin...... 9:00 AM–4:00 PM JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott.....7:00 AM–5:00 PM Science Education for Students with Disabilities Preconference Meeting Tuesday, March 27 By Registration Through SESD Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) Annual Meeting Texas, Marriott Downtown...... 10:00 AM–5:00 PM By Invitation Only JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott.....7:00 AM–5:00 PM FOSS Luncheon By Invitation Only Wednesday, March 28 Caucus, Westin...... 12 Noon–1:00 PM NSELA Professional Development Institute (Registration Office) 108, JW Marriott...... 6:00 AM–6:00 PM Hands-On Science for AfterSchool Seminar Indiana Blrm. G, Marriott Downtown...... 1:00–5:00 PM NSELA Professional Development Institute By Registration Through NSELA Hands-On Science Partnership Board Meeting White River Blrm. F, JW Marriott...... 6:30 AM–3:00 PM By Invitation Only Michigan, Marriott Downtown...... 4:30–6:00 PM CSSS Annual Meeting By Invitation Only New Science Teacher Academy Reception JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott.....7:00 AM–5:00 PM By Invitation Only JW Grand Ballroom 8–10, JW Marriott..... 5:00–8:00 PM National Marine Educators Association Board Meeting By Invitation Only NSTA President’s International Reception Grand Ballroom 3, Westin...... 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Sponsored by Pearson Open to International Visitors and Invited Guests SESD Science-abled Breakfast Meeting White River Ballroom F, JW Marriott...... 6:00–7:00 PM By Registration Through SESD Michigan, Marriott Downtown...... 8:00–10:00 AM Science Rocks! Sagamore Ballroom 1–5, Conv. Center...... 6:00–8:30 PM Dr. Lowery’s Research into Practice Institute By Invitation Only NSELA/CSSS Reception Capitol I, Westin...... 8:00 AM–4:00 PM For NSELA and CSSS Members and Other Invited Guests JW Grand Ballroom 3/4, JW Marriott...... 7:00–9:00 PM CESI: Engineering Is Elementary Day By Registration Through CESI Thursday, March 29 Marriott Blrm. 1/2, Marriott Downtown.... 8:00 AM–4:00 PM NSELA Membership Meeting For NSELA Members and Other Invited Guests Supporting English Language Learners in Science: Strategies for JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott...... 6:30–9:30 AM Success By Registration Through U.S. Dept. of Education National Earth Science Teachers Association Board of Directors JW Grand Blrm. 4, JW Marriott...... 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Meeting Senate 3, Westin...... 8:00 AM–12 Noon FOSS 2012 Meeting By Invitation Only Global Conversations for Science Education Conference (M-1) Congress I/II, Westin...... 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Tickets Required: No Charge) By Pregistration Only White River Blrm. E/F, JW Marriott..... 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
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NSTA Student Chapter Showcase and Lounge SESD Board Meeting CSO5 (Hall E), Convention Center...... 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Atlanta, Marriott Downtown...... 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
NSTA Committee on Informal Science Meeting AMSE Board Meeting 206, JW Marriott...... 8:30–10:30 AM By Invitation Only House, Westin...... 10:30 AM–1:00 PM NSTA Awards and Recognitions Committee Meeting 207, JW Marriott...... 8:30–10:30 AM NSTA Development Advisory Board Meeting By Invitation Only Science Matters Advisory Board Meeting 301, JW Marriott...... 12:30–2:00 PM 304, JW Marriott...... 8:30–10:30 AM NSTA Retired Members Advisory Board Meeting NSTA Special Needs Advisory Board Meeting 206, JW Marriott...... 1:30–4:00 PM 301, JW Marriott...... 8:30–10:30 AM NSTA Committee on Coordination and Supervision of Science The Science Teacher Advisory Board Meeting Teaching Meeting 313, JW Marriott...... 8:30–10:30 AM 306, JW Marriott...... 1:30–4:00 PM
Journal of College Science Teaching Advisory Board Meeting NSTA Committee on Multicultural/Equity in Science Education 314, JW Marriott...... 8:30–10:30 AM Meeting 305, JW Marriott...... 1:30–4:00 PM NSTA Reports Advisory Board Meeting 307, JW Marriott...... 8:30–10:30 AM NSTA Nominations Committee Meeting 207, JW Marriott...... 1:30–4:00 PM NSTA Science Safety Advisory Board Meeting 308, JW Marriott...... 8:30–10:30 AM NSTA Committee on Middle Level Science Teaching Meeting 312, JW Marriott...... 1:30–4:00 PM Science and Children Advisory Board Meeting 311, JW Marriott...... 8:30–10:30 AM NSTA Committee on High School Teaching Meeting 313, JW Marriott...... 1:30–4:00 PM Science Scope Advisory Board Meeting 312, JW Marriott...... 8:30–10:30 AM NSTA Committee on Preschool–Elementary Science Teaching Meeting NSTA Urban Science Education Advisory Board Meeting 311, JW Marriott...... 1:30–4:00 PM 305, JW Marriott...... 8:30–11:30 AM NSTA Committee on Research in Science Education Meeting Preservice and New Teachers Breakfast (M-2) 308, JW Marriott...... 1:30–4:00 PM Sponsored by Kendall Hunt Publishing Co. (Tickets required: $12) NSTA Committee on Preservice Teacher Preparation Meeting JW Grand Ballroom 3, JW Marriott ...... 9:00–10:30 AM 307, JW Marriott...... 1:30–4:00 PM
NSTA International Lounge NSTA Committee on College Science Teaching Meeting 107, JW Marriott...... 9:00 AM–5:00 PM 314, JW Marriott...... 1:30–4:00 PM
NSTA Committee on Professional Development in Science Edu- Dorothy K. Culbert Chapter and Associated Groups Social cation Meeting JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott...... 2:00–3:00 PM 306, JW Marriott...... 9:30 AM–12 Noon Indiana Earth Science Teachers Association (IESTA) Meeting NSTA Technology Advisory Board Meeting Cameral, Westin...... 2:00–3:00 PM Utah, Marriott Downtown...... 10:00 AM–12 Noon
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NSTA Investment Advisory Board Meeting NSTA Student Chapter Showcase and Lounge 301, JW Marriott...... 3:00–4:00 PM CSO5 (Hall E), Convention Center...... 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
CESI Annual Board Meeting NSTA Aerospace Programs Advisory Board Meeting Atlanta, Marriott Downtown...... 3:00–6:00 PM 307, JW Marriott...... 8:30–10:30 AM
NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books Committee The Balanced Equation Meeting Meeting White River Ballroom E, JW Marriott..... 9:00–10:30 AM By Invitation Only 311, JW Marriott...... 4:30–6:00 PM NSTA International Lounge 107, JW Marriott...... 9:00 AM–5:00 PM APAST Board Meeting By Invitation Only GLBT Group Meeting Utah, Marriott Downtown...... 4:30–6:30 PM Denver, Marriott Downtown...... 9:30 –11:00 AM
Mars Education Challenge Award Reception AMSE Membership Meeting Marriott Blrm 3/4, Marriott Downtown..... 5:00–6:00 PM By Invitation Only House, Westin...... 10:00 AM–12 Noon Open Meeting: Addressing Key Content in the New Science Framework Association of Science Materials Centers Board Meeting Senate 1/2, Westin...... 5:00–8:00 PM By Invitation Only Utah, Marriott Downtown...... 10:00 AM–3:00 PM HASTI Social Children’s Museum of Indianapolis...... 7:00–9:00 PM Lifelines for Climate Change Education Luncheon By Invitation Only Friday, March 30 Florida, Marriott Downtown...... 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Science in the Community Breakfast (M-3) ASTE/NSELA Luncheon (M-5) (Tickets Required: $15) (Tickets Required: $55) JW Grand Ballroom 5, JW Marriott...... 7:00–8:00 AM JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott..... 12 Noon–2:00 PM High School Breakfast (M-4) CESI/NSTA Elementary Science Luncheon (M-6) (Tickets Required: $40) (Tickets Required: $55) Santa Fe, Marriott Downtown...... 7:00–8:30 AM Indiana Blrm. E, Marriott Downtown...... 12 Noon–2:00 PM AMSE Alice J. Moses Breakfast NSTA/NMLSTA Middle Level Luncheon (M-7) By Invitation Only (Tickets Required: $55) Grand Ballroom 1, Westin...... 7:00–9:00 AM Indiana Blrm. A/B, Marriott Downtown..... 12 Noon–2:00 PM NMLSTA Board Meeting (Part I) NSTA Chapter and District Meet and Greet in Honor of Wendell By Invitation Only Mohling Atlanta, Marriott Downtown...... 7:00–9:00 AM Exhibit Hall, Convention Center...... 2:00–3:30 PM APAST Breakfast SEPA Board Meeting By Invitation Only By Invitation Only Indiana Blrm. C/D, Marriott Downtown....7:00–9:00 AM Denver, Marriott Downtown...... 2:00–4:00 PM ASMC Networking Forum GEMS Network Reception Indiana Blrm. A/B, Marriott Downtown.....7:00–10:00 AM Marriott Ballroom 5, Marriott Downtown.. 3:00–4:30 PM
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NSTA International Advisory Board Meeting NSTA Student Chapter Showcase and Lounge 307, JW Marriott...... 3:00–5:00 PM CSO5 (Hall E), Convention Center...... 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
GEICO/NSTA New Member Orientation NSTA Past Presidents Advisory Board Meeting By Invitation Only JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott...... 8:15–9:15 AM JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott...... 3:30–4:30 PM Shell Judging Panel Meeting SCST Business Meeting By Invitation Only 203, JW Marriott...... 3:30–5:00 PM Atlanta, Marriott Downtown...... 8:30–10:30 AM
APAST General Meeting and Social NSTA International Lounge By Invitation Only 107, JW Marriott...... 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Indiana Ballroom G, Marriott Downtown...... 5:00–7:00 PM National Earth Science Teachers Association Earth and Space NMLSTA Board Meeting (Part 2) Science Educator Luncheon By Invitation Only By Ticket Through NESTA Atlanta, Marriott Downtown...... 5:30–7:00 PM State, Westin...... 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
NSTA Student Chapter and Student Members Reception NSTA/SCST College Luncheon (M-9) No Ticket Required; Open to All Preservice Teachers and Those (Tickets Required: $55) Who Work with Them 203, JW Marriott...... 12 Noon–1:30 PM JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott...... 5:30–7:00 PM Aerospace Educators Luncheon (M-10) NSTA Teacher Awards Gala (M-8) (Tickets Required: $55) (Tickets Required: $65) Grand Ballroom 4, Westin...... 12 Noon–2:00 PM Marriott Ballroom 5, Marriott Downtown...6:15–8:45 PM Presidents of AMSE Meeting National Earth Science Teachers Association Friends of Earth By Invitation Only and Space Science Reception Governor’s Suite, Westin...... 12 Noon–2:00 PM Grand Ballroom 1, Westin...... 6:30–8:00 PM COSEE Luncheon SCST Dessert Social and Poster Session By Invitation Only Open to College Faculty and SCST Members 309/310, JW Marriott...... 12:15–1:15 PM JW Grand Ballroom 7/8, JW Marriott...... 7:30–9:00 PM National Earth Science Teachers Association Annual Member- Saturday, March 31 ship Meeting Grand Ballroom 5, Westin...... 5:30–7:00 PM NSTA Past Presidents Breakfast By Invitation Only President’s Reception (M-11) JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott...... 7:00–8:15 AM (Tickets Required: $60) Marriott Ballroom 5, Marriott Downtown..... 7:00–8:15 PM AMSE/NSTA Minority Caucus George Washington Carver Breakfast President’s Mixer By Invitation Only Marriott Blrm. 5, Marriott Downtown...... 9:45–12 Midnight Grand Ballroom 1, Westin...... 7:30–9:30 AM
NSTA Recommends Reviewer/Publisher Coffee Sunday, April 1 By Invitation Only Life Members’ Buffet Breakfast (M-12) 206, JW Marriott...... 8:00–9:00 AM (Tickets Required: $45) White River Blrm. C/D, JW Marriott...... 7:00–9:00 AM
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Alliance of Affiliates (AoA)
Saturday, March 31 2:00–4:00 PM Building Scientific Minds with the NSTA Alliance of Affiliates 209, JW Marriott
Association for Multicultural Science Education (AMSE) President: Eddie A. Chevis
Thursday, March 29 10:30 AM–1:00 PM AMSE Board Meeting House, Westin (By Invitation Only)
Friday, March 30 7:00–9:00 AM AMSE Alice J. Moses Breakfast Grand Ballroom 1, Westin (By Invitation Only) 10:00 AM–12 Noon AMSE Membership Meeting House, Westin 12:30–1:30 PM Don’t Ignore the Question: The Power of Inquiry Grand Ballroom 3, Westin to Promote Awareness 2:00–4:00 PM Multiculturalism in Secondary Science House, Westin and Engineering 5:00–6:00 PM The Station Approach: Scaffolded Inquiry House, Westin and Brain-based Learning Activities
Saturday, March 31 7:30–9:30 AM AMSE/NSTA Minority Caucus George Washington Grand Ballroom 1, Westin Carver Breakfast (By Invitation Only) 11:00 AM–12 Noon Using STEM for Medical Career Exploration Council, Westin Focus On the Future: Drive Student Learning via 234, Indiana Convention Center Local Area Energy and Environmental Issues 12 Noon–2:00 PM Presidents of AMSE Meeting Governor’s Suite, Westin (By Invitation Only) 12:30–1:30 PM “I Want to Differentiate, but I Don’t Know How!” Council, Westin 2:00–3:00 PM Achieving Academic Excellence, One Case Council, Westin at a Time
Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) President: Randy Bell
Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:00 AM Making Science Matter: School/University 204, JW Marriott Partnerships for Successful Teacher Education 9:30–10:30 AM The Next Generation of Science Education 204, JW Marriott Standards—Are You Prepared to Lead the Way?
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Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE), cont.
12:30–1:30 PM What Is ASTE? 204, JW Marriott 3:30–4:30 PM Inquiring Minds, Inquiring Methods: Preservice Teachers’ 204, JW Marriott Inquiry Skills via the Elementary Science Fair
Friday, March 30 8:00–9:00 AM Five Keys to Facilitating Classroom Discourse 202, JW Marriott That Improve Student Achievement 11:00 AM–12 Noon The Importance of Teaching and Learning Nature 202, JW Marriott of Science in the Early Childhood Years 12 Noon–2:00 PM NSELA/ASTE Luncheon JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott (Tickets Required: M-5) Speaker: Jeffrey Weld 3:30–4:30 PM Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle School 202, JW Marriott Classrooms with Case Studies
Saturday, March 31 11:00 AM–12 Noon The State of Science Teacher Education: Updates and 313, JW Marriott Opportunities for Political Advocacy with NSTA and ASTE 12:30–2:30 PM Transitioning to the New NSTA Preservice Standards 201/202, JW Marriott
Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) President: Margaret Glass
Thursday, March 29 12:30–3:30 PM The UVA Bay Game: A Participatory Simulation of Environ- JW Grand Ballroom 10, JW Marriott mental and Economic Sustainability in the Chesapeake Bay 5:00–6:00 PM DIY Forensics JW Grand Ballroom 3, JW Marriott
Saturday, March 31 8:00–9:00 AM Evaluating Informal Science Education: 103, JW Marriott Tales from the Evaluative Trenches 9:30–10:30 AM Engineered Teaching and Learning Environments 103, JW Marriott for STEM-related Educational Programs 11:00 AM–12 Noon STEM Education—Partnerships, Collaboration, and Programming 103, JW Marriott 12:30–1:30 PM Professional Development at Informal Science 103, JW Marriott Settings: Recommendations for Educators
2:00–3:00 PM Partnering to Bridge the Gap Between 103, JW Marriott Formal and Informal Learning Institutions 3:30–4:30 PM 2012 Transit of Venus Chamber, Westin
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Council for Elementary Science International (CESI) President: Kay Atchison Warfield
Wednesday, March 28 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Engineering Is Elementary Day Marriott Ballroom 1/2, Marriott Downtown (By Registration Through CESI)
Thursday, March 29 3:00–6:00 PM CESI Annual Board Meeting Atlanta, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Friday, March 30 9:30–10:30 AM Helping Children Imagine and Invent 211, Indiana Convention Center Creating the Dynamic Triangle of Science, Literacy, 210, Indiana Convention Center and Technology in the Elementary Classroom 11:00 AM–12 Noon Science on Board 211, Indiana Convention Center Where to Go and What to Do at the Crossroads 210, Indiana Convention Center Between Trade Books, Emerging Web Technologies, and STEM Learning 12 Noon–2:00 PM CESI/NSTA Elementary Science Luncheon Indiana Ballroom E, Indianapolis Marriott (Tickets Required: M-6) Speaker: Michael A. DiSpezio Downtown 2:00–3:00 PM Inquiry, Creativity, and Learning Variation—That’s 210, Indiana Convention Center How to Teach the Lunar Cycle! Who Wants to Be an Engineer? 211, Indiana Convention Center 3:30–4:30 PM Simple Toys Link the Physics of Sound and STEM 211, Indiana Convention Center What Could the Matter Be? 210, Indiana Convention Center
Saturday, March 31 9:30–10:30 AM “Leaf ” It to Me: Leaf Adaptations 210, Indiana Convention Center 11:00 AM–12 Noon Think Like an Engineer, a Chemist, an Astronaut, 210, Indiana Convention Center or a Marine Scientist
Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) President: Peter McLaren
Monday, March 26 7:00 AM–5:00 PM CSSS Annual Meeting JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott (By Invitation Only)
Tuesday, March 27 7:00 AM–5:00 PM CSSS Annual Meeting JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott (By Invitation Only)
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Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS), cont.
Wednesday, March 28 7:00 AM–5:00 PM CSSS Annual Meeting JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott (By Invitation Only) 7:00–9:00 PM NSELA/CSSS Reception JW Grand Ballroom 3/4, JW Marriott (For NSELA and CSSS Members and Other Invited Guests)
Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:00 AM Crosscutting Concepts from the NRC Science Framework 209, JW Marriott 9:30–10:30 AM The Governor’s Academy for Science and Mathematics Leadership 209, JW Marriott 12:30–1:30 PM Implications of the Framework for Science Education JW Grand Ballroom 3, JW Marriott from the National Academy of Sciences 2:00–3:00 PM Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Design 209, JW Marriott in New Standards 3:30–4:30 PM GeoBays-Bridges: Observing Engineering in the Field 209, JW Marriott
Friday, March 30 8:00–9:00 AM Keystone Grade Approach: Best Practices 209, JW Marriott from a MSP Project Integrating STEM K–9 9:30–10:30 AM STEM Initiatives in Race to the Top States 209, JW Marriott 11:00 AM–12 Noon Scientific Practices 209, JW Marriott 2:00–3:00 PM The Next Generation of Science Leaders: What 209, JW Marriott Does It Take to Prepare and Support Them?
National Association for Research In Science Teaching (NARST) President: J. Randy McGinnis Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:00 AM Venn Diagrams for Lesson Planning 202, JW Marriott 9:30–10:30 AM Improving Science Instruction Through a Curriculum 202, JW Marriott Topic Study on Inquiry 2:00–3:00 PM Using Digital Media in the Science Classroom—When and How? 201, JW Marriott
Friday, March 30 8:00–9:00 AM An Investigation of Different Models of Integrating 206, JW Marriott Engineering into Science Classrooms 9:30–10:30 AM Promoting Detailed and Accurate Observations 206, JW Marriott in Elementary Science Classrooms 11:00 AM–12 Noon Teaching Practices That Support Argumentation 206, JW Marriott 12:30–1:30 PM Teaching Science to English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies 206, JW Marriott of an Inquiry-based Astronomy Curriculum That Work 2:00–3:00 PM From Teaching-to-Know to Learning-to-Think via Research-to-Practice 206, JW Marriott
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National Association for Research In Science Teaching (NARST), cont.
3:30–4:30 PM Research into Science Fairs: Understanding and 206, JW Marriott Engaging the Issues 5:00–6:00 PM Student Learning Through the Science Writing Heuristic: Iowa 206, JW Marriott Tests of Basic Skills, Cornell Critical Thinking Tests, and Classroom Implementation
National Middle Level Science Teachers Association (NMLSTA) President: Rajeev Swami
Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:00 AM What Goes Up, Must Come Down—Are 240, Indiana Convention Center All Parachutes Created Equal? 9:30–10:30 AM Flying WILD 240, Indiana Convention Center 11:00 AM–12 Noon Win Big! Write a Grant 240, Indiana Convention Center 12:30–1:30 PM Electric Expressions: Energizing the Integration 240, Indiana Convention Center of Math and Science into Education 2:00–3:00 PM Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) 240, Indiana Convention Center 3:30–4:30 PM Inquire and Learn 240, Indiana Convention Center 5:00–6:00 PM Caving in the Classroom 240, Indiana Convention Center
Friday, March 30 7:00–9:00 AM NMLSTA Board Meeting (Part 1) Atlanta, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown (By Invitation Only) 11:00 AM–12 Noon Explore and Experiment: Puzzling Polymer Properties 240, Indiana Convention Center 12 Noon–2:00 PM NSTA/NMLSTA Middle Level Luncheon Indiana Ballroom A/B, Indianapolis Marriott (Tickets Required: M-7) Speaker: Rick Crosslin Downtown 3:30–4:30 PM Grant Proposal Writing: Basics for Beginners 240, Indiana Convention Center 5:30–7:30 PM NMLSTA Board Meeting (Part 2) Atlanta, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown (By Invitation Only)
National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) President: Susan Koba
Wednesday, March 28 6:00 AM–6:00 PM NSELA Professional Development Institute (Registration Office) 108, JW Marriott 6:30 AM–3:00 PM NSELA Professional Development Institute White River Ballroom F, JW Marriott (By Registration Through NSELA) 7:00–9:00 PM NSELA/CSSS Reception JW Grand Ballroom 3/4, JW Marriott (For NSELA and CSSS Members and Other Invited Guests)
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Thursday, March 29 6:30–9:30 AM NSELA Membership Meeting JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott (For NSELA members and Other Invited Guests) 12:30–1:30 PM Publishing in the Science Educator, the Journal of NSELA 201, JW Marriott 2:00–3:00 PM Promoting Inquiry in Our Classrooms: Hands-On 202, JW Marriott Performance Assessment for K–12 Students 3:30–4:30 PM Middle School Science Teachers—Providing Support 201, JW Marriott to Successfully Deliver the New Core Standards 5:00–6:00 PM Action Research for Science Teachers: Useful Tools for 201, JW Marriott Starting a Rewarding Professional Learning Community
Friday, March 30 8:00–9:00 AM Tools for Science Leaders 201, JW Marriott 9:30–10:30 AM Preservice Teachers and Science Leadership Collaborating 201, JW Marriott in Support of New Teachers to Impact Student Learning 11:00–11:30 AM Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Performance and Reflection 201, JW Marriott on Formative Assessment Probes 12 Noon–2:00 PM ASTE/NSELA Luncheon JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott (Tickets Required: M-5) Speaker: Jeffrey Weld 2:30–5:30 PM NSELA/NSTA Standards Forum JW Grand Ballroom 8, JW Marriott
Saturday, March 31 9:30–10:30 AM Project-based Instruction: Grappling with Discovery 203, JW Marriott 12:30–2:30 PM Transitioning to the New NSTA Preservice Standards 201/202, JW Marriott
Society for College Science Teachers (SCST) President: Brian R. Shmaefsky
Thursday, March 29 9:30–10:30 AM Relationships and Responsibilities: Introducing Rising College 203, JW Marriott Freshmen to a Science Community of Practice Preferences of 21st-Century Students for Social Networking in College Science Classes Optimizing Online Discussion Board Forums’ Content and Time Parameters for Increased Student Scientific Literacy
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12:30–1:30 PM Is DNA Alive? Confronting Students’ Misconceptions 203, JW Marriott About DNA Through Innovative Instruction Recruitment and Retention of STEM Majors and the Merit Model: How It Works and How We Know Assessment Challenges for Undergraduate Introductory Biology Courses: A Study of Online and Traditional Approaches 2:00–3:00 PM The Role of an Inquiry-based Science Program 203, JW Marriott in Encouraging Undergraduate Research Facilitate Group Teamwork in an Inquiry-based Biology Lab via CATME Tangent Worlds: Teaching Academic Science vs. Commercial Science Skills 3:30–4:30 PM Combating the “Please Tell Me What I Need to Know 203, JW Marriott to Pass” Syndrome A New Model in STEM Preparation for Elementary Education Majors
Friday, March 30 8:00–9:00 AM Nanotechnology Workshop: An Interdisciplinary 203, JW Marriott Teaching Tool, Part I, Part II, and Part III 9:30–10:30 AM Full STEAM Ahead—Adding Art to STEM Education 203, JW Marriott Teaching Phylogenetic Thinking via Physical and Digital Museum Specimens 12:30–1:30 PM SCST Marjorie Gardner Lecture: Chemistry, Life, 203, JW Marriott the Universe, and Everything. Speaker: Melanie M. Cooper 2:00–3:00 PM Interactive Video Conference Broadcasts vs. Face-to-face Delivery 203, JW Marriott Socioscientific and Bioethical Issues 3:30–5:00 PM SCST Business Meeting 203, JW Marriott 7:30–9:00 PM SCST Dessert Social and Poster Session JW Grand Ballroom 7/8, JW Marriott (Open to College Faculty and SCST Members)
Saturday, March 31 7:30 AM–12 Noon NSTA/SCST 2012 Joint Session: 204/205, JW Marriott Symposium on Forensic Science in the Classroom 12 Noon–1:30 PM NSTA/SCST College Luncheon 203, JW Marriott (Tickets Required: M-9) Speaker: Kimberly D. Tanner 3:30–4:30 PM Making the Most of Your Joint NSTA/Society for 108, JW Marriott College Science Teachers Membership
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6:00 AM–6:00 PM Meeting The ideas and opinions expressed in the conference sessions, and in any handout materials provided, are those of the presenter. They are NSELA Professional Development Institute (Regis- not those of the National Science Teachers Association nor can any tration Office) 108, JW Marriott endorsement by NSTA be claimed. Please visit www.nsela.org for further information.
6:30 AM–3:00 PM Meeting Science Area A science area category is associated with each session. These NSELA Professional Development Institute categories are abbreviated in heavy type at the right imme- White River Ballroom F, JW Marriott diately following the session title. On page 210, you will find To attend the NSELA Professional Development Institute, the conference sessions grouped according to their assigned register through NSELA at www.nsela.org. science area category. The science areas and their abbreviations are: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Meetings (Bio) = Biology/Life Science CSSS Annual Meeting (Chem) = Chemistry/Physical Science (Earth) = Earth/Space Science (By Invitation Only) JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott (Env) = Environmental Science (Gen) = Integrated/General Science National Marine Educators Association Board (Phys) = Physics/Physical Science Meeting (By Invitation Only) Grand Ballroom 3, Westin Strands The Indianapolis Conference Committee has planned the con- ference around the following four strands, enabling you to 8:00–10:00 AM Breakfast focus on a specific area of interest or need. Strand events are SESD Science-abled Breakfast Meeting identified by icons throughout the daily program. For strand descriptions, see page 48. (By Registration Through SESD) Michigan, Marriott Downtown The Science-abled Breakfast Meeting features presentations Mapping Our Way to Success Through the that highlight the educational experiences of students with New Core Standards disabilities and their contributions to science. For more Pathways to a Sustainable Planet information and to register, please contact Babette Moeller p ([email protected]) and visit www.sesd.info. Merging Inquiry, Creativity, and Innovation ' Through STEM
8:00 AM–4:00 PM Meeting Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Dr. Lowery’s Research into Practice Institute Technology (By Invitation Only) Capitol I, Westin Other Icons The following icons will be used throughout this program. Global Conversations in Science Education Conference NSTA Avenue Sessions
NSTA Press Sessions
PDI Professional Development Institutes
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8:00 AM–4:00 PM Workshops CESI: Engineering Is Elementary Day Supporting English Learners in Science: Strategies Marriott Ballroom 1/2, Marriott Downtown for Success (Gen) Looking for ways to add enthusiasm and motivation to your (General) JW Grand Ballroom 4, JW Marriott science classes? This CESI session will give you hands-on ex- Classroom practitioners will share effective science instruc- perience with two NEW elementary engineering programs: tional practices for English Learners (ELs) in this one-day Engineering is Elementary (EiE) and Family Engineering. workshop facilitated by the Office of English Language Our goal is to send you home ready to teach an EiE lesson Acquisition, U.S. Department of Education. A major chal- and to lead an evening of informal engineering experiences lenge for ELs in mastering science content is acquisition of for your students and their families. Take home free instruc- the academic language reflected in science texts and other tional materials, including a sample EiE literature book and science instructional materials. This workshop is geared to- the complete Family Engineering activity guide ($45 value). ward middle school and high school science teachers seeking $75 registration fee includes lunch. to learn techniques for teaching inclusive lessons for ELs, This workshop is available by registration through CESI. as well as administrators wishing to share this information Visit www.cesiscience.org for more information. with their teachers. This workshop is available by registration through the U.S. Department of Education. For information, e-mail [email protected] prior to the event or visit h t t p://b a i - register.com/nsta2012.
8:00 AM–4:00 PM NSTA PDIs PDI Coaching: Knowledge That Works in Science Educa- PDI Engineering byDesign™ (EbD): An Integrative tion Leadership (PDI-5) STEM Solution for K–12 (PDI-1) (Grades K–12) 101, JW Marriott (Grades K–12) White River Ballroom A, JW Marriott By Preregistration OnlyCANCELED By Preregistration Only Offered by S2TEM Centers, South Carolina Offered by International Technology and Engineering Educa- Tom Peters, South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics tion Association (ITEEA) and Science, Clemson Joey H. Rider-Bertrand, Lower Merion School District, Ardmore, Pa. PDI Conceptual Flow: Bridging the Gap Between Stan- For description, see page 62. dards, Instructional Materials, and Student Learn- ing (PDI-6) PDI Energy: What’s the Big Idea? Energy! (PDI-2) (Grades K–12) 102, JW Marriott (Grades K–12) White River Ballroom B, JW Marriott By Preregistration Only By Preregistration Only Offered by WestEd Offered by the Center of Science and Math in Context Kathy DiRanna, WestEd, Santa Ana, Calif. (COSMIC), University of Massachusetts Boston For description, see page 64. Arthur Eisenkraft, 2000–2001 NSTA President, and University of Massachusetts Boston PDI Inquiring into Inquiry: Creating an Inquiry-based For description, see page 62. Classroom (PDI-7) (Grades K–12) 309/310, JW Marriott By Preregistration Only Offered by BSCS Paul Numedahl, BSCS, Colorado Springs, Colo. For description, see page 64.
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9:00 AM Featured Presentation 9:00–10:00 AM Sagamore Ballroom 7, Conv. Center Mary C. McCurdy Lecture Speaker: Leland Melvin 9:30–10:30 AM 10:00 AM Sagamore Ballroom 6, Conv. Center Speaker: Brian “Fox” Ellis
11:00 AM General Session 11:00 AM–12:30 PM Sagamore Ballroom 1–5, Conv. Center Speaker: Tim Samaras 12 Noon
Featured Presentation 12:30–1:30 PM 1:00 PM Sagamore Ballroom 6, Conv. Center Speaker: Jeff Goldstein Science Leadership Summit 1:00–4:45 PM 2:00 PM JW Grand Ballroom 8, JW Marriott Panel of administrators, K–8 The Planetary Society science teachers, and Indiana Lecture Science Initiative trainers 2:00–4:00 PM 3:00 PM Sagamore Ballroom 1–5, Conv. Center Speaker: Bill Nye
Featured Presentation Scientist Talk 3:30–4:30 PM 3:30–4:30 PM 4:00 PM Sagamore Ballroom 7, Conv. Center Sagamore Ballroom 6, Conv. Center Speaker: Jay Siegel Speaker: Catherine T. Hunt
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PDI Using Cognitive Science to Improve Science Learn- PDI One-Day Work Session on Using Science Notebooks ing (PDI-3) to Develop Conceptual Understanding in Grades (Grades 6–12) White River Ballroom C, JW Marriott K–8 (PDI-11) By Preregistration Only (Grades K–8) White River Ballroom H, JW Marriott Offered by 21st Century Center for Research and Develop- By Preregistration Only ment in Cognition and Science Instruction, a partnership Connie Hvidsten, BSCS, Colorado Springs, Colo. between the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, the For description, see page 66. University of Pennsylvania, Research for Better Schools, and the 21st Century Partnership in STEM Education (PSTEM) PDI One-Day Work Session on Using Children’s Books Donna P. Cleland, The 21st Century Partnership for STEM to Guide Inquiry: Picture-Perfect Science (PDI-10) Education, Conshohocken, Pa. (Grades K–6) White River Ballroom I, JW Marriott For description, see page 63. By Preregistration Only Offered by Picture-Perfect Science PDI The Literacy and Inquiry Connection: Instruction Karen Ansberry, Mason (Ohio) City Schools That Scaffolds and Enhances Scientific Thinking Emily R. Morgan, Picture-Perfect Science, West Chester, and Understanding (PDI-4) Ohio (Grades K–8) White River Ballroom D, JW Marriott For description, see page 65. By Preregistration Only Offered by Seattle Public Schools PDI One-Day Work Session on Lecture-free Teaching: Betsy Rupp Fulwiler, Seattle (Wash.) Public Schools A Learning Partnership Between Science Educators For description, see page 63. and Their Students (PDI-9) (Middle Level–College) White River Ballroom J, JW Marriott What Works in Science Classrooms: Developing Stu- By Preregistration Only PDI dent Understanding Through Classroom Inquiry, Bonnie S. Wood, University of Maine at Presque Isle Discourse, and Sense-Making (PDI-8) For description, see page 65. (Grades K–12) White River Ballroom G, JW Marriott By Preregistration Only Offered by McREL Anne Tweed, 2004–2005 NSTA President, and McREL, Denver, Colo. For description, see page 65.
8:00 AM–5:00 PM Meeting 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Meeting FOSS 2012 Meeting Science Education for Students with Disabilities (By Invitation Only) Congress I/II, Westin Preconference Meeting (By Registration Through SESD) Texas, Marriott Downtown Science educators, special education teachers, parents, and/ 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Meeting or administrators at all levels—learn and share information NOAA Climate Stewards Annual Workshop and strategies on teaching science to students with dis- (By Invitation Only) Grand Ballroom 1, Westin abilities. For more information, contact Patricia Davidson Attendees will share their experiences as climate educa- ([email protected]) and visit www.sesd.info. tors, provide program goal and logistics recommendations, give presentations on stewardship project development and implementation, and hear presentations on climate science 12 Noon–1:00 PM Luncheon and educational pedagogy. FOSS Luncheon (By Invitation Only) Caucus, Westin
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1:00–5:00 PM Workshop 6:00–8:30 PM Science Rocks! Hands-On Science for AfterSchool Seminar (Elementary–High School) Sagamore Blrm. 1–5, Conv. Center Indiana Ballroom G, Marriott Downtown Please join us for Science Rocks!, a FREE community event Visit www.lhsgems.org for information. to electrify parents, teachers, and students about the excit- ing world of science. Our newest program, Science Rocks! is designed to connect children and their families with the 4:30–6:00 PM Meeting nation’s accomplished scientists and to demonstrate the Hands-On Science Partnership Board Meeting importance of science education. (By Invitation Only) Michigan, Marriott Downtown For elementary, middle school, and high school students and their teachers, parents, and school administrators, this 5:00–8:00 PM Reception event will feature exciting hands-on activities such as orga- nizing a Guinness World Records™ attempt for the LARG- New Science Teacher Academy Reception EST Chemistry Experiment on the Planet! Kids—young and (By Invitation Only) JW Grand Ballroom 8–10, JW Marriott old—will use instant snow in a science experiment that will teach them about endothermic and exothermic reactions. 6:00–7:00 PM Reception NSTA President’s International Reception 7:00–9:00 PM Reception White River Ballroom F, JW Marriott NSELA/CSSS Reception Sponsored by Pearson, this reception is open to international JW Grand Ballroom 3/4, JW Marriott visitors and invited guests. For NSELA and CSSS members and other invited guests. Please visit www.nsela.org for further information.
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6:30–9:30 AM Meeting NSELA Membership Meeting Science Area JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott A science area category is associated with each session. These categories are abbreviated in heavy type at the right imme- This meeting is open to NSELA members and other invited diately following the session title. On page 210, you will find guests. the conference sessions grouped according to their assigned science area category. 7:30–9:00 AM Exhibitor Workshops The science areas and their abbreviations are: Effective STEM Challenges for the Classroom (Gen) (Bio) = Biology/Life Science (Grades 3–8) 104, Convention Center (Chem) = Chemistry/Physical Science Sponsor: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Earth) = Earth/Space Science (Env) = Environmental Science Michael DiSpezio, Science Writer and Educational Con- (Gen) = Integrated/General Science sultant, North Falmouth, Mass. (Phys) = Physics/Physical Science Join Michael DiSpezio for this high-energy, entertaining, and engaging workshop that explores effective and realistic Strands STEM construction challenges. Experience how a bit of The Indianapolis Conference Committee has planned the con- guidance can direct students’ experience toward addressing ference around the following four strands, enabling you to specific content standards in science and mathematics. You’ll focus on a specific area of interest or need. Strand events are be challenged to engineer and test models of air bag–cush- identified by icons throughout the daily program. For strand descriptions, see page 48. ioned Mars landers. You’ll also engineer a catapult and test your design against others. So come join in the engineering Mapping Our Way to Success Through the fun and leave with new and exciting ideas for the classroom. New Core Standards Pathways to a Sustainable Planet Come Get a Charge Out of This! (Chem) p (Grades 9–12) 105, Convention Center Merging Inquiry, Creativity, and Innovation Sponsor: LAB-AIDS, Inc. ' Through STEM John Howarth, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Capacitors are a vital component in consumer electronics, Technology but most students have never heard of them! In this hands-on Other Icons workshop, investigate how capacitors store electrical energy, The following icons will be used throughout this program. examine variables affecting charge, and develop a model for electric current. Experience innovative activities selected Global Conversations in Science Education from the new Science & Global Issues Chemistry/Physics program Conference from SEPUP and LAB-AIDS. NSTA Avenue Sessions
Solving a Calendar Problem (NexGen Frameworks- NSTA Press Sessions style) and Discovering Seasonality (Earth) (Grades 6–9) 106, Convention Center PDI Professional Development Institutes Sponsor: LAB-AIDS, Inc. Bill Cline, LAB-AIDS, Inc., Ronkonkoma, N.Y. SEPUP is the research-based, field-tested, hands-on core program that builds content and engineering practices in the context of an issue. In this activity from the Issues and Earth Science, Earth in Space unit from LAB-AIDS, students graph daylight length and sun angle to connect the factors that cause seasonality. Activities exemplify Next Generation Science Frameworks and show how SEPUP embeds the engineering practices and uses real issues to powerfully deliver content learning.
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It’s How They Learn: 21 Ways to Use Discovery Edu- we’ll help you bring STEM teaching to life in your class- cation (Gen) room. You’ll get to try out activities in physical science and (Grades K–12) 110, Convention Center engineering concepts to help inspire your students. Get ideas Sponsor: Discovery Education from our staff and other teachers, plus a chance to win prizes. Brad Fountain, Discovery Education, Silver Spring, Md. Half of U.S. schools incorporate Discovery Education digi- Stop Teaching and Start Coaching AP Chemistry tal resources into instruction. Come see how engaging and (Chem) interactive resources enhance science instruction. (Grades 9–12) 133, Convention Center Sponsor: Pearson Forensic Science: Blood Spatter Across the Curricu- Ed Waterman, Retired Educator, Fort Collins, Colo. lum (Gen) Make the transition from AP Chemistry teacher to coach and (Grades 7–12) 130, Convention Center help students score well on the AP Chemistry exam, even Sponsor: WARD’S Natural Science with limited time. Acquire rich resources, including an AP Kathy Mirakovits, Portage Northern High School, Por- Test Prep book that gets results. This session is correlated to tage, Mich. Chemistry, The Central Science by Brown and LeMay. Do the math while you explore the cutting-edge procedures and techniques of forensic scientists by analyzing blood spat- Using Mastering to Improve Learning Outcomes ter. Investigate the evidence and learn how to incorporate (Gen) hands-on interdisciplinary learning activities into your (Grades 9–12) 134, Convention Center existing science program to motivate and meet the needs Sponsor: Pearson of all learners. Presenter to be announced Are you interested in enhancing your students’ learning Investigating Real-World Physical Science (Phys) while collecting diagnostic information to support just-in- (Grades 5–9) 131, Convention Center time teaching? Find out how Mastering—Pearson’s powerful Sponsor: Sargent-Welch online homework and tutorial system—can help you boost Matt Benware, VWR Education, Rochester, N.Y. student performance in honors and AP courses. Using high-quality yet affordable physical science equipment,
8:00–8:30 AM Presentation 8:00–8:45 AM Exhibitor Workshop SESSION 1 Making the NASA Connection—Online! NEON/ Science College Readiness for All: A Research-based AESP (Gen) Working Definition (Gen) (Grades K–12) 142, Convention Center (General) Marriott Ballroom 10, Marriott Downtown Sponsor: NASA Christopher Lazzaro, The College Board, New York, Chris Gamrat, Penn State, University Park, Pa. N.Y. Join us for an overview of NEON (NASA’s Education Online Learn how the development of a clearly articulated defini- Network) Making the NASA Connection—Online! We’ll tion of Science College Readiness can be used to enhance describe the exciting new tools you can use to connect to the National Science Education Standards. NASA. Education and curriculum specialists will take you on a guided tour of online teaching resources, professional development opportunities, and forums to use to interact with other education professionals.
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8:00–9:00 AM Presentations SESSION 1 SESSION 3 Digital Time Machine (Gen) A Full Year of STEM Class…and the Kids Loved It! (Middle Level–High School) 111/112, Convention Center ' (Gen) Ron Milliner ([email protected]), Kentucky Acad- (Elementary) 122, Convention Center emy of Technology Education, Murray State University, Christopher A. Triola ([email protected]), General Murray McLane School District, Edinboro, Pa. Give your students the experience of going back in time Experience STEM the way our students did this year! Dis- through digital archives to hear what people were saying at cover some of the simple technology we used to develop the moment of scientific discoveries. microturbines, underwater robots, and more!
SESSION 2 SESSION 4 Increasing Inquiry and Engagement with Foren- Physics at the Movies (Phys) sics (Gen) (Middle Level–High School) 125, Convention Center (High School) 113, Convention Center Thomas E. Lynch, Jr. ([email protected]), Ros- Kristen L. Kohli ([email protected]), Estrella Foothills High lyn Public Schools, Roslyn Heights, N.Y. School, Goodyear, Ariz. Learn how to capture movie clips to incorporate into your Walk away with many inexpensive activities, ideas, and physical science lessons. Examples will be shared. resources from a high school forensics course that includes objectives from biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, and mathematics as they relate to crime scene investigations.
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SESSION 5 SESSION 10 Population Ecology: Wolf vs. Moose (Bio) The Periodic Table of Students (Chem) (Middle Level–High School) 208, Convention Center (Middle Level–High School) 237, Convention Center Sylvia J. Tufts, Retired Educator, Flossmoor, Ill. John E. Clark ([email protected]), Deltona High The wolf vs. moose, a predator/prey relationship, provides School, Deltona, Fla. an excellent opportunity to study population ecology on an With this inquiry-driven activity, get your students excited island, Isle Royale National Park. about the elements, their role in supporting life, and the scientific challenges inherent in creating the periodic table SESSION 6 itself. Everybody Loves I.N.D.Y.C.A.R.S. (Incredible New Discoveries You Can Achieve Really Simply)! (Gen) SESSION 11 (Elementary) 212, Convention Center The Digital Natives Are Restless—Web 2.0 Tools to Sharon R. Anibal, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis the Rescue! (Gen) Are you tired of driving in circles with the same old boring (Elementary–Middle Level) 242, Convention Center lessons? Zoom ahead of the pack and take the lead with these Allison K. Bemiss ([email protected]), Green River proven K–5 inquiry-based lessons. Regional Education Cooperative, Bowling Green, Ky. David M. Baxter ([email protected]) and SESSION 7 Jennifer Smith ([email protected]), GEMS Teaching Inquiry Through Engineering (Gen) Academy, Bowling Green, Ky. (Informal Education) 232, Convention Center Are you looking for ways to incorporate technology without Matt VanKouwenberg, Science Leadership Academy, sacrificing rigor? The internet offers free tools to engage sci- Philadelphia, Pa. ence students and make their work come alive. The E in STEM is often forgotten. Learn how you can incor- porate engineering into your courses and help foster problem SESSION 12 solving, creative thinking, and inquiry. Designing Creativity Assessments for the STEM Environment (Gen) SESSION 8 (Middle Level) 243, Convention Center CREATE Workshop Engaging Through STEM Lucy Sennett, NBCT ([email protected]), Walden (Earth) University, Brandon, Miss. (Elementary–Middle Level/Informal) 233, Convention Center Walk away with strategies for designing assessments to Tammy D. Lee ([email protected]) and Sharon Schleigh address creativity in a STEM environment. Let’s share ([email protected]), East Carolina University, Greenville, strategies in an open discussion. N.C. Engaging students in authentic science research and other SESSION 13 science-related careers is essential for promoting STEM Mitosis and Meiosis with the 5Es (Bio) careers. Learn about a new model of professional develop- (Middle Level–High School) 244, Convention Center ment to assist teachers in using informal science experi- Joshua M. Hubbard, Inter-City Baptist High School, ences to excite, innovate, and transform students’ ideas Allen Park, Mich. about STEM careers. One challenge teachers face is how to convert units into inquiry units. Come see how to teach cell division in a SESSION 9 project-based inquiry environment. Climate Change and Inquiry-based Science (Chem) (Elementary–High School) 236, Convention Center Gregory E. Reiva ([email protected]; [email protected]), Streamwood High School, Streamwood, Ill. Worm tea, vermicompost, hydroponics, and organic farming are key inquiry-based science projects that lead to critical thinking, creativity, and scientific analysis.
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SESSION 14 students’ attitudes toward science and interests in pursuing Please “Bug” Me About Classification and Diver- future studies and careers in STEM disciplines. sity (Bio) C-Print Captioning to Support STEM Learning of (High School) 245, Convention Center Diverse Students (Gen) Michelle R. Griffin-Wenzel ([email protected]. Michael Stinson ([email protected]) and Lisa Elliot (lbenrd@ wi.us), Germantown High School, Germantown, Wis. rit.edu), National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Experience how inquiry-based activities can promote Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y. understanding of classification, diversity, and entomol- Attention will be paid to advances in the C-Print classroom ogy. The activities are designed to accommodate varied captioning system and findings that demonstrate the benefits learning styles and multiple intelligences. and challenges of these advances. SESSION 15 SESSION 18 NSTA Press Session: Front-Page Science: Engaging Teens CSSS Session: Crosscutting Concepts from the NRC in Science Literacy (Gen) Science Framework (Gen) (General) 203, JW Marriott (General) 209, JW Marriott Wendy Saul ([email protected]), Laura Pearce Brett D. Moulding ([email protected]), Utah Part- ([email protected]), and Angela M. Kohnen (amkohnen@ nership for Effective Science Teaching and Learning, Ogden gmail.com), University of Missouri–St. Louis Juan-Carlos Aguilar ([email protected]), Georgia Rob Lamb ([email protected]), Pattonville High School, Dept. of Education, Atlanta Maryland Heights, Mo. Come explore the role of crosscutting concepts in state sci- Presider: Cathy Farrar ([email protected]), University of ence education standards and address ways to assess student Missouri–St. Louis understanding of these concepts. Join us as we share skills learned from science journalists that demonstrate strategies for teaching the importance of search SESSION 19 (two presentations) terms, having multiple credible sources, and understanding (High School–College) 302/303, JW Marriott context as well as relevance and accuracy. Chemistry Misconceptions, Concept Inventories, and Measuring Student Learning (Chem) SESSION 16 Stacey Lowery Bretz ([email protected]), Miami Uni- ASTE Session: Making Science Matter: School/Univer- versity, Oxford, Ohio sity Partnerships for Successful Teacher Education Learning chemistry requires students to understand informa- (Gen) tion encoded in representations and to connect multiple rep- (College) 204, JW Marriott resentations. Failure to do so can result in misconceptions. Meredith L. McAllister and Catherine Pangan (cpangan@ Learn about research aimed at creating concept inventories butler.edu), Butler University, Indianapolis, Ind. to measure student misconceptions about multiple represen- Deborah Teuscher, Metropolitan School District of Pike tations in chemistry. Township, Indianapolis, Ind. A panel of educators will discuss the development of a A Closer Focus: Development of an Extended Mech- professional learning community and the implementation anism Writing Assignment in Organic Chemistry of a professional development program within a school/ (Chem) university partnership. Katherine W. Stickney ([email protected]), University of Indianapolis, Ind. SESSION 17 (two presentations) Join me as I showcase an effective teaching strategy for organic (General) 208, JW Marriott chemistry literacy and mechanisms and describe the ongoing A Summer Research-based Program’s Impact on process for reflective revisions of the assessment. Students’ Attitudes Toward Science (Gen) Natalie A. Tran ([email protected]), California State University, Fullerton Join me as I evaluate the impact of Research Experience Vitalizing Science–University Program (REVS-UP) on
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SESSION 20 SESSION 21 PDI BEST Pathway Session: Connecting Energy Concepts Difficult Life Science Concepts in Introductory Col- Through Professional Development (Gen) lege Courses (Bio) (Supv/Admin) White River Ballroom B, JW Marriott (College) White River Ballroom I, JW Marriott Bob Chen ([email protected]) and Allison Scheff (allison. Neil Knobloch ([email protected]), Lisa Keefe, and [email protected]), University of Massachusetts Boston Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. Pam Pelletier, Boston (Mass.) Public Schools Savannah Robin ([email protected]) and Bryan Arthur Eisenkraft ([email protected]), 2000–2001 Hains ([email protected]), University of Kentucky, NSTA President, and University of Massachusetts Boston Lexington Join us as we aim to describe two professional development Presider: Neil Knobloch strategies that Boston is currently using to help teachers Learn how an interdisciplinary team of professors are creat- connect the big ideas of science through energy. ing online learning enhancement modules to help college students learn difficult science concepts in three introduc- tory courses.
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SESSION 22 SESSION 26 Integrating Creativity and Technology to Increase What’s in Your School Yard? Strategies to Teach New Science Achievement (Gen) Science Core Standards in the Middle Grades! (Gen) (General) Indiana Ballroom A/B, Marriott Downtown (Middle Level) Marriott Ballroom 9, Marriott Downtown Lisa Dwinal ([email protected]), Museum of David M. Murduck, Champion Middle School, Warren, Nature & Science, Dallas, Tex. Ohio Jason Aleman ([email protected]), Texas State University, Students in both urban and rural settings need to have the San Marcos opportunity to experience science in an outdoor setting Join us for an interactive session highlighting promising prac- where strategies can be used to help comprehension in tices, strategies, and resources from an initiative to enhance students with different learning styles and backgrounds. science achievement for ELL students through creative engage- ment with technology. SESSION 27 Sanity: Integrating Classroom Projects Without SESSION 23 Losing Your Mind (Gen) Polar Science and Engineering: An Exciting Model (General) Michigan/Texas, Marriott Downtown for Inquiry (Gen) Kimberly A. Swan ([email protected]) and Mary E. (General) Marriott Ballroom 1, Marriott Downtown Whaley ([email protected]), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Linda M. Morris ([email protected]), Dart- Monterey, Calif. mouth College, Hanover, N.H. Come experience tricks and tools for classroom and project Gary Clow, U.S. Geological Survey, Lakewood, Colo. management. Join Monterey Bay Aquarium educators in Jay Johnson, University of Wisconsin, Madison discussing resources available for Project Based Learning. Showcasing inquiry in your classroom? Looking for examples of engineering supporting science? An Antarctic chief sci- SESSION 28 entist and lead driller will present innovations in climate Teacher as Researcher (Env) research. (Elementary) Cabinet, Westin Doug L. Earick ([email protected]) and Mary E. SESSION 24 Earick ([email protected]), Plymouth State University, Science, Literacy, and Language Learning for English Plymouth, N.H. Language Learners and Students with Interrupted Walk away with professional development focusing on teacher- Formal Education (Gen) identified K–5 learning progressions and environmental sci- (General) Marriott Ballroom 2, Marriott Downtown ence. Receive a project overview with summative results from Fiona Bennie ([email protected]), Horace Mann 30 teachers and 350 children. School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Boston, Mass. Develop academic and higher-order thinking skills in your SESSION 29 students with limited formal education. Join me for an Extragalactic Explorations: Citizen Science Inquiry overview of an intensive language and content-rich program in Your Classroom (Earth) created by an interdisciplinary team of teachers for English (General) Capitol II, Westin language learners (deaf immigrant students in an urban Pamela Gay ([email protected]), Southern Illinois Uni- setting). versity Edwardsville See the latest in citizen science that you can use to guide SESSION 25 your students in out-of-this-world inquiries with real data Brilliant but Busted: Using Superseded Theories to from space satellites. Engage Students in Science and History (Gen) (Elementary–High School) Marriott Blrm. 3, Marriott Downtown David L. McGill ([email protected]), Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet School, St. Paul, Minn. Theories of brilliant scientists sometimes turn out to be wrong. How can we use errant ideas from the history of science to teach basic concepts?
108 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education INSPIRED BY A TEACHER “A career in aquatic animal medicine was introduced to me by my 10th grade science teacher, Mr. Hargis. He inspired my love of the ocean, its inhabitants, and an appreciation of its fragility. Each time I release a manatee or sea turtle back to its natural habitat, he’s played a role in that animal’s care without even having seen it!” Dr. Lara Croft, Veterinarian SeaWorld
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SESSION 30 8:00–9:00 AM Workshops An Arctic Connection: A Teacher Exchange Program I Am a Scientist! (Gen) Among U.S. and Swedish Educators (Gen) (Elementary) 121, Convention Center (General) Chamber, Westin Kathleen S. Roberts and Christine Strattman, Indianapolis ([email protected]), Betty Trummel Husmann Elementary (Ind.) Public Schools School, Crystal Lake, Ill. Dawn Hammon ([email protected]), Cold Spring A chance meeting at an NSTA conference developed into School 315, Indianapolis, Ind. a successful exchange program between Swedish and U.S. Join us for this hands-on workshop that focuses on facilitating teachers. Our focus is sustainable development and environ- inquiry while assisting students in refining their processes of mental education. investigation and their understanding that they are scientists.
SESSION 31 Tracking Water from Space: Classroom Resources Bring NASA Science into Your Classroom! (Earth) p Using Global Visualization and NASA Data Sets (General) Congress I/II, Westin (Bio) John D. Ensworth ([email protected]), The (Middle Level–High School/Informal) 123, Convention Center Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Arlington, Dave Randle ([email protected]) and Jim Short (jshort@ Va. amnh.org), American Museum of Natural History, New (lawton@stsci. Denise A. Smith and Brandon Lawton York, N.Y. edu), Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, Md. NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Learn about NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) (GRACE) mission tracks changes in total water storage. and how to navigate the many NASA SMD sessions for Explore ways to use data visualization and scientific data sets Earth/space, physics, chemistry, biology, and general sci- to teach about climate change. ence teachers. Scientific Inquiry for All: Making Inquiry More SESSION 32 Accessible for Students of All Skill Levels (Gen) Let’s Make Some Waves (Earth) (Middle Level–High School) 128, Convention Center (High School) Grand Ballroom 1, Westin Darin S. Munsell ([email protected]), Illinois Institute of ([email protected]), Keith T. Adams Pamela McClure Technology, Chicago ([email protected]), (morrist@purdue. and Teresa Morris Brittany P. Kinser, Perspectives/IIT Math & Science edu), Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulations, West Academy, Chicago, Ill. Lafayette, Ind. Experience model open-inquiry labs and learn how to effec- Learn how to construct a mini tsunami tank for your class- tively scaffold student experiences with simple organizers room inexpensively with maximum engagement. Capture and differentiated instruction. your students’ interest by building structures and then test- ing them via your classroom’s own wave tank. Biotechnology from Bench to Bedside (Bio) (High School) 204, Convention Center SESSION 33 Julie Bokor ([email protected]), University of Florida, Project ASTRO™: Bringing the Universe into Gainesville the Classroom by Partnering Astronomers with Students perform a differential diagnosis and then launch Teachers (Earth) into clinical and research tracks in a quest to treat a young (Elementary–High School) Grand Ballroom 3, Westin patient with Pompe disease. Brian Kruse and Greg Schultz ([email protected]), Astronomical Society of the Pacific, San Francisco, Calif. Learn about Project ASTRO, a program focusing on teacher/ astronomer partnerships, and inquiry-based hands-on activi- ties sparking student interest and understanding about the universe.
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Circuit Training with LED Hula-Hoops™ (Phys) cepts by integrating children’s literature into inquiry-based (Middle Level–High School) 205, Convention Center hands-on experiments and activities. See a demonstration of Ligia M. Ford ([email protected]), New Mexico State Uni- a seamless blend of “story time” and science. versity, Las Cruces Presider: Ashley Keisler, New Mexico State University, Las Why Do I Have to Know This? Engineering Design Cruces Challenges That Drive Inquiry Science (Gen) This electrical and math project introduces students to (Elementary) 231, Convention Center electrical engineering. Use the basics of electronics to create Kristin A. Sargianis ([email protected]) and Sharlene a LED (light-emitting diode) parallel circuit Hula-Hoop. Yang ([email protected]), Museum of Science, Boston, Mass. How can engineering design challenges provide context Easy Hands-On Science for Grade 3 (Phys) for science content and inspire inquiry? Through hands-on (Elementary) 207, Convention Center activities and discussion, we’ll explore how engineering Nathaniel C. Haeck ([email protected]), Fern- can inspire students to ask and answer their own science bank Science Center, Atlanta, Ga. questions. Hands-on activities will be tied to the new core science standards for grade 3. Handouts! Understanding Earth’s Magnetism and Space Weather (Gen) Oobleck, Slime, and Dancing Spaghetti: Using (Middle Level–High School) 234, Convention Center Children’s Literature to Enhance Your Science Cur- Tina A. Harris ([email protected]), Indiana University, riculum (Gen) Bloomington (Preschool–Elementary) 211, Convention Center An upcoming solar maximum means students need a better Jennifer C. Williams ([email protected]), Isidore understanding of the effects of space weather on electronics Newman School, New Orleans, La. and Earth’s magnetic field. Interdisciplinary lessons and Promote enthusiasm and understanding of scientific con- activities provided.
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,V7KLV NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 111 Thursday, 8:00–9:00 AM Computer-supported Collaborative Science: Sup- NARST Session: Venn Diagrams for Lesson Planning port Inquiry in the Middle School Science Class- (Gen) room with Google Apps (Gen) (General) 202, JW Marriott (Middle Level) 239, Convention Center Susan A. Everett ([email protected]) and Char- Kelly Castillo and Mike G. Rivas ([email protected]), lotte A. Otto ([email protected]), University of Michi- California State University, Northridge gan–Dearborn Learn how to use Google Applications (including docs, Use Venn diagrams as tools for lesson planning and weave forms, spreadsheets, and sites) to build collaborative, together content, teaching, and students’ local context to inquiry-driven investigations in your classroom and beyond. develop pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). NMLSTA Session: What Goes Up, Must Come The Science and Ethics of Animal Research (Bio) Down—Are All Parachutes Created Equal? (Gen) (Middle Level–College) JW Grand Ballroom 4, JW Marriott (Elementary–Middle Level) 240, Convention Center Jeanne Chowning ([email protected]) and Joan Mary Lou Lipscomb ([email protected]) and Liz Griswold ([email protected]), Northwest Association for Martinez ([email protected]), Illinois Mathematics and Biomedical Research, Seattle, Wash. Science Academy, Aurora Why do scientists use animals? What are the ethical consider- Construct and investigate parachutes based on a lesson devel- ations? Engage in practical lessons that bring this challenging oped by the Institute for Inquiry at the Exploratorium. The issue into the science classroom. Take home a CD. lesson provides middle school students with an opportunity to do an inquiry and become familiar with the skills necessary Is This Your First NSTA Conference? (Gen) for successful science learning through inquiry. (General) JW Grand Ballroom 5, JW Marriott NSTA Board and Council wE-STEM, Do You? (Gen) Feeling overwhelmed by all there is to see and do at an NSTA (Elementary–Middle Level) 241, Convention Center conference on science education? Join us for an interactive Sarah E. Vannatta ([email protected]) and Lisa A. Tay- walk through the conference program. By the end of the lor ([email protected]), Willis Shaw Elementary School, session, we guarantee you’ll know just how to get the most Springdale, Ark. from your conference participation. Refreshments courtesy Experience an integration of successful E-STEM strategies, of Carolina Biological Supply Company. Door prizes! tools, and resources for use in the elementary inquiry- based classroom. Walk away with handouts, materials, and NSTA Press Session: Outdoor Science (Gen) resources. (Elementary–Middle Level) JW Grand Ballroom 7, JW Marriott Steve A. Rich ([email protected]), West Georgia Youth Coaching: Knowledge That Works for Science Science and Technology Center, Carrollton Education Leadership—Strategies for Authentic Presider: Jessica Jetton ([email protected]), Forsyth Literacy (Gen) County Schools, Cumming, Ga. (General) 101, JW Marriott Take science into the school yard with resources from this Tom Peters ([email protected]), South Carolina’s Coalition NSTA Press best seller. Create learning spaces, practice the for Mathematics & Science, Clemson lessons and activities, and take home free seeds. Dorothy Earle ([email protected]), S²TEM Centers SC, Greenville, S.C. Bringing It Together: The Power of STEM Com- Betty W. Hadden ([email protected]), S²TEM Centers bined (Gen) SC, Simpsonville, S.C. (General) White River Ballroom H, JW Marriott Join us for an overview of how purposeful reading, writ- Sara B. Sweetman, University of Rhode Island, Nar- ing, and talking support meaning-making in science and ragansett CANCELED how coaching helps teachers incorporate authentic literacy Receive the materials and knowledge to “take home” an strategies into their practice. engaging lesson or professional development session that demonstrates the power of STEM in developing students’ inquiry skills. 112 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 8:00–9:00 AM iLove Teaching Science with iPads (Gen) Flat Maps to Models: Developing an Understanding (General) Indiana Ballroom C/D, Marriott Downtown of the Shape of Our World (Earth) Amy Roediger ([email protected]), Mentor High (Elementary–High School) Grand Ballroom 2, Westin School, Mentor, Ohio Orvil L. White ([email protected]), SUNY Cortland, Come explore ways to teach, differentiate, and simulate labs N.Y. using touch-screen mobile technology! Help your students develop the ability to understand flat maps by using math and art to build 3-D models. It’s All in the Family: Hosting a Family Science Event (Gen) NMEA Session: A Whale of a Tale Share-a-Thon (General) Indiana Ballroom G, Marriott Downtown (Env) Mia Jackson ([email protected]) and David Heil, (General) Grand Ballroom 5, Westin Foundation for Family Science & Engineering, Portland, Lauren Rader ([email protected]), Project Oceanology, Ore. Groton, Conn. Discover the thrill of hands-on science activities designed Johnette Bosarge, National Marine Educators Association, to engage the whole family and learn how to host a Family Ocean Springs, Miss. Science event in your community. Handouts and prizes! Judith Coats ([email protected]), Birch Aquarium at Scripps, La Jolla, Calif. Rubric Redesign (Gen) Becky J. Cox ([email protected]), The University of Ten- (General) Marriott Ballroom 7, Marriott Downtown nessee at Martin Deborah Hanuscin ([email protected]) and Tif- Susan E. Haynes ([email protected]), NOAA Office of fany Hill ([email protected]), University of Missouri, Ocean Exploration and Research, Silver Spring, Md. Columbia Lisa A. Lawrence ([email protected]), Virginia Institute of Come hear common pitfalls to avoid in designing rubrics Marine Science, Gloucester Point and learn how you can redesign existing rubrics to improve Meghan Marrero ([email protected]), Mercy College, your classroom assessment! Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Joanna Philippoff ([email protected]), University of Climate Change Made Fun and Easy Through Labs Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu (Env) Pam Stryker ([email protected]), Austin, Tex. (Middle Level–High School) Capitol I, Westin Presider: Diana Payne ([email protected]), Connecticut Jayne Jones ([email protected]) and Cynita R. Jones Sea Grant, Groton ([email protected]), Riverton High School, Riverton, Kans. Regional chapters of the National Marine Educators Associa- The effects of climate change are made fun and easy with tion provide opportunities for networking, hands-on activities, unique, simple, and inexpensive hands-on activities. Make take-home resources, and information on marine and aquatic and take…and win a door prize! programs for teachers and students. Getting Hands On/Minds On with Earthquakes Through iPods, Laptops, and Other Portable Accel- erometers (Earth) (Middle Level–High School) Capitol III, Westin John Taber ([email protected]), IRIS Consortium, Washing- ton, D.C. Scott Kubik ([email protected]), University of Missouri, Columbia Leverage the accelerometers in modern “gizmos” as tools to explore earthquake phenomena (e.g. seismic waves, seis- mograms, magnitude, and intensity) in your Earth science classroom. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 113 Thursday, 8:00–9:00 AM 8:00–9:00 AM Exhibitor Workshops 8:00–9:15 AM Exhibitor Workshops Project-Based Inquiry Science: PBIS™ Takes the Incorporating Online Virtual Lab Solutions with Confusion Out of Implementing STEM in Middle STEM-focused Skills (Gen) School (Gen) (Grades 7–12) 136, Convention Center (Grades 6–8) 132, Convention Center Sponsor: Frey Scientific/School Specialty Science Sponsor: It’s About Time Lou Loftin, Northwest Regional Professional Development Mary Starr, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Program, Reno, Nev. Are you confused about the “E” in STEM? In this work- Integrate technology and hands-on inquiry by linking shop, discover what it really represents—the use of the e-learning with inquiry using web-based STEM-focused Engineering Design Cycle (EDC). Learn the benefits of the tools and the curriculum content of iNeo/SCI™. Par- EDC in PBIS for your middle school students. Learn why ticipate and compare a plant pigment chromatography a project-driven course makes a difference in performance virtual and bench-top laboratory experience! Be able to for all students. Get introduced to the use of data logging provide your students with valuable hands-on laboratory technology to enhance your students’ classroom experiences. experiences and AP, biology, and chemistry content that is standards correlated and student directed. 33 Ways to Integrate Science (Gen) (Grades 2–4) 135, Convention Center Learning the Design Process—Experiment or Prod- Carrie Strohl and Traci Wierman, Lawrence Hall of uct? (Gen) Science, University of California, Berkeley (Grades K–6) 138, Convention Center Discover how to increase reading comprehension and sci- Sponsor: Delta Education/School Specialty Science ence knowledge simultaneously for ALL students. Take away Johanna Strange, Consultant, Richmond, Ky. 33 ready-to-use strategies for incorporating science trade Tom Graika, Consultant, Lemont, Ill. books into your classroom. Learn integration strategies that Having trouble getting students ready for science fairs and provide a better way to teach both science and literacy. Free STEM performances? Learn an effective method for teaching classroom materials! students to design experiments from simple investigations. The same process can help students crystallize engineering ideas. This workshop features Delta products with resources to take home. 8:00–9:30 AM Presentations SESSION 1 SESSION 2 Technology + Science = Making IT Work (Gen) PDI PSTEM Pathway Session: More Best Practices in (General) 120, Convention Center Teaching: A Look at the Research (Gen) Ben Smith ([email protected]) and Jared Mader (General) White River Ballroom C, JW Marriott ([email protected]), Red Lion (Pa.) Area School Donna P. Cleland, The 21st Century Partnership for STEM District Education, Conshohocken, Pa. Learn how to tap into your students’ creative side. Including The research arm of the U.S. Department of Education, student examples, we will demonstrate how to enhance your the Institute for Education Sciences conducts and collects classroom using technology. objective research into teaching practices. Join me as I share their results. 114 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 8:00–9:30 AM 8:00–9:30 AM Workshop PDI BSCS Pathway Session: Understanding the Practices of Science for Classroom Implementation (Gen) (General) 309/310, JW Marriott Connie Huidsten ([email protected]), BSCS, Colorado Springs, Colo. Let’s inquire into the practices of science for integration in the classroom and improved student learning. 8:00–9:30 AM Exhibitor Workshops Bio-Rad: Implementing a Skills-based Biotech Pro- sensors with the LEGO® MINDSTORM® NXT robotics gram with Author Kirk Brown (Bio) kit. The second half hour will demonstrate projects using (Grades 6–College) 108, Convention Center LabVIEW™, for use with first-year college or high school Sponsor: Bio-Rad students. Kirk Brown ([email protected]), Tracy High School, Tracy, Calif. Chemistry and the Atom: Fun with Atom Building Empower your students to become tomorrow’s leaders by Games! (Phys) giving them the skills they need to become independent (Grades 5–12) 139, Convention Center thinkers. Learn how to set the foundation of your program Sponsor: CPO Science/School Specialty Science with equipment, supplies, and Bio-Rad’s new biotechnol- Erik Benton, CPO Science/School Specialty Science, ogy lab textbook: Biotechnology: A Laboratory Skills Course. Nashua, N.H. Hear words of wisdom from Tracy High School’s model Our understanding of matter is so abstract that students biotech program and inspire your students with real-world have a hard time making sense of these fascinating concepts. lab experiences. Note: The first 25 attendees will receive a Join us and experience innovative games and activities that free teacher edition! give students with different learning styles opportunities to explore and grasp atomic structure and the periodic table. Chemistry with Vernier (Chem) (Grades 9–College) 116, Convention Center SPARKvue®: A 21st-Century Inquiry-based Science Sponsor: Vernier Software & Technology Learning Environment (Gen) Jack Randall ([email protected]) and Mike Collins (info@ (Grades K–12) 140, Convention Center vernier.com), Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, Ore. Sponsor: PASCO scientific Experiments such as acid-base titration and Boyle’s law from Presenter to be announced our popular Chemistry with Vernier and Advanced Chemistry with Explore PASCO’s award-winning application, SPARKvue, Vernier lab books will be performed in this hands-on work- and discover hands-on learning that integrates interactive shop. Conduct these experiments using LabQuest and our visualization, data collection, and analysis in a meaningful LabQuest Mini. See our Mini GC Gas Chromatograph and and engaging way. SPARKvue is media rich and touch-screen SpectroVis Plus spectrophotometer in action! capable…and seamlessly adapts to your classroom technol- ogy, whether you use a Mac, PC, tablet, iPad, or interactive Engineering with Vernier (Gen) whiteboard. With SPARKvue, you can collect real-time (Grades 7–College) 117, Convention Center sensor data, make predictions right on a graph and see the Sponsor: Vernier Software & Technology results, capture a snapshot of the work at any time with the David L. Vernier ([email protected]), Vernier Software & journaling feature, and create and edit student assessment Technology, Beaverton, Ore. prompts. This is a two-part workshop. The first half hour is oriented toward middle school. We’ll demonstrate the use of Vernier NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 115 Thursday, 8:00–9:30 AM New for Elementary School Science: Learning Key Engaging Elementary Learners in STEM with Concepts Through Hands-On, Probeware-based LEGO® Education (Phys) Activities (Gen) (Grades 1–5) 202, Convention Center (Grades 4–6) 141, Convention Center Sponsor: LEGO Education Sponsor: PASCO scientific Presenter to be announced Presenter to be announced Explore key science concepts using LEGO bricks! With When you conduct an activity from the Sally Ride Science™ LEGO Education, teachers create a stimulating hands-on SPARKlab® series, you’ll get hands-on experience with a learning experience, helping students engage their minds state-of-the-art way to meet elementary science standards. so they’re ready for tomorrow’s challenges…thus increas- These activities from Sally Ride Science and PASCO cover ing students’ understanding of key STEM concepts. From the content you already teach through integrated, probeware- simple machines to robotics, with LEGO Education YOU based guided inquiry lessons. The hands-on activity and are the facilitator of an active learning environment. In this teacher resources will cover key concepts in physical science. session you will experience firsthand the different resources available from LEGO Education that cover core subjects and meet key learning standards in science and math. 8:00–10:00 AM Presentation 8:00–10:00 AM Workshops SESSION 1 PDI SPS Pathway Session: They’re Not Too Young: Emer- PDI ITEEA Pathway Session: STEM Resources for Grades gent Writers Thinking and Writing Like Scientists K–2 (Gen) (Gen) (Elementary) White River Ballroom A, JW Marriott (Preschool–Elementary) White River Ballroom D, JW Marriott Barry N. Burke ([email protected]), International Technol- Kirsten Nesholm ([email protected]), Seattle ogy and Engineering Educators Association, Gaithersburg, (Wash.) Public Schools Md. Kelly Walter ([email protected]), John Jay Elemen- Joey H. Rider-Bertrand, Lancaster-Lebanon Intermedi- tary School, Seattle, Wash. ate Unit 13, Ardmore, Pa. Experienced practitioners share research-based strategies for Explore standards-based, integrated STEM resources ap- supporting vocabulary acquisition and developing scientific propriate for grades K–2 that transcend all disciplines and thinking and writing skills that help all students achieve at use contexts and themes from the Grand Challenges for higher-than-expected levels. Engineering. PDI McREL Pathway Session: What Works in Science Classrooms—Developing Student Understanding: Identifying Learning Goals and the Criteria for Suc- cess from the Common Core Science Standards (Gen) (General) White River Ballroom G, JW Marriott Anne Tweed ([email protected]), 2004–2005 NSTA Presi- dent, and McREL, Denver, Colo. Cynthia Long ([email protected]), McREL, Denver, Colo. Trying to cover too much science content is the largest bar- rier to developing student conceptual understanding. Find out how to make decisions about essential learning goals, learning progressions that support those goals, and the crite- ria for student success. Review sample learning progressions before creating one of your own. A sample rubric will then be generated that matches your learning progression. 116 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 8:00–10:00 AM 8:00–10:00 AM Exhibitor Workshop 8:00–11:00 AM Short Course The Next Generation of Active Learning with FOSS Energize Your Classroom (SC-1) Third Edition (Gen) '(Elementary–Middle Level) Fisher Ballroom A, Omni (Grades K–6) 137, Convention Center Tickets Required: $39 Sponsor: Delta Education/School Specialty Science–FOSS Tracie Cain ([email protected]), Academy of the Sacred Larry Malone, Linda De Lucchi, and Brian Campbell, Heart, St. Charles, Mo. Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley Kim Petzing ([email protected]), EarthWays Center, Join FOSS developers to learn about the new FOSS elemen- Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis tary program. Find out how FOSS can help schools address For description, see page 70. the Next Generation Science Standards. We’ll introduce the new instructional design based on learning progressions 8:00–11:00 AM Workshop and illustrate how the system incorporates science-centered language development, outdoor experiences, notebooks, PDI WestEd Pathway Session: The TLC Is a PLC! (Gen) digital resources, and formative assessments into the learn- (General) 102, JW Marriott ing experience. Karen Cerwin ([email protected]) and Kathy DiRanna, WestEd, Santa Ana, Calif. Want to conduct a lesson study at your site? Learn how embedded professional development in classrooms links to school culture, teacher development, and student achievement. NSTA Student Chapter and Student Members Reception If your instiiitutioi n hash an NSTA StSdudent CChapter, join us to share examples of your chapter’s work or community projects to share with other students at colleges or universities that don’t have student chapters. Learn best practices in starting and running a successful student chapter at your school! Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Friday, March 30 5:30–7:00 PM JW Marriot Indianapolis JW Grand Ballroom 1 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 117 Thursday, 8:00 AM–12 Noon 8:00 AM–2:00 PM Global Conversations in Science Education Conference STEMing Across Borders: An International Per- spective on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (M-1) (General) White River Ballroom E/F, JW Marriott By Preregistration Only NSTA has planned two days dedicated to science education from an international perspective. On Thursday, the day com- mences with a plenary talk by Joan Ferrini-Mundy, assistant director of Education and Human Resources at the National Science Foundation. This plenary session will be followed by concurrent sessions, a poster session, a luncheon plenary speaker, and a panel discussion. The luncheon plenary speaker is Marissa Rollnick, chair of science education at the Marang Centre for Mathematics and Science Education, Wits Univer- sity, South Africa. The day will conclude with short presen- tations from participants on current trends, issues, and best practices from around the world. On Friday, from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon, there will be a 8:00 AM–12 Noon Meeting “Welcome to My Classroom” showcase highlighting classroom National Earth Science Teachers Association Board settings from around the world. See Volume 2 for more infor- of Directors Meeting mation on this showcase. Senate 3, Westin 8:00–8:30 AM Welcome and Introductions Individuals interested in joining us at the NESTA Board Norman Lederman, Conference Chair Meeting are welcome during open session. Seating is Patricia Simmons, NSTA President limited. Visit www.nestanet.org/cms/calendar/2635 for more Judith S. Lederman, Chair, NSTA International information. Advisory Board 8:30–9:00 AM Plenary Session (p. 119) Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Science: Global 8:00 AM–12:30 PM NSTA Symposium Opportunities in a Changing World Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Assistant Director, Interagency Symposium: Teaching About Climate Education and Human Resources, National Change—Here and Now (SYM-1) Science Foundation, Arlington, Va. (Grades 5–12) JW Grand Ballroom 2, JW Marriott 9:00–9:15 AM Break Tickets Required: $54 9:15–10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions (p. 122) Edward W. Maibach, George Mason University, Fairfax, 10:15–11:00 AM Poster Session (p. 140) Va. 11:15 AM–12:15 PM Concurrent Sessions (p. 144) Bono Sen ([email protected]), National Institute of Envi- 12:15–1:15 PM Luncheon Plenary Session (p. 152) Toward STEM Improvement in South Africa: Breaking ronmental Health Sciences, Durham, N.C. the Vicious Cycle Peggy Steffen ([email protected]), LuAnn Dahlman Marissa Rollnick, Chair of Science ([email protected]), and Bruce Moravchik (bruce. Education, Marang Centre for Mathematics [email protected]), NOAA National Ocean Service, Sil- and Science Education, Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa ver Spring, Md. 1:15–1:35 PM Panel Discussion (p. 167) Vicki Arthur, U.S. Forest Service, Washington, D.C. 1:35–1:55 PM Updates from Around the World (p. 170) For description, see page 67. 1:55–2:00 PM Closing Remarks 118 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM 8:00 AM–3:00 PM Short Course 8:30–9:00 AM Global Conversations in Climate Change Essential Knowledge and Beyond: Science Education Conference Plenary Session Using the Past to Predict the Future (SC-2) Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Science: Global (Grades 5–12) McClellan, Omni Opportunities in a Changing World (Gen) Tickets Required: $21 (General) White River Ballroom E/F, JW Marriott Louise T. Huffman ([email protected]) and Frank R. By Preregistration Only Rack, ANDRILL Science Management Office, University ([email protected]), of Nebraska–Lincoln Joan Ferrini-Mundy Susan B. Kelly and Christine Foreman (cforeman@mon- Assistant Director, Education and Human tana.edu), Montana State University, Bozeman Resources, National Science Foundation, Don Duggan-Haas ([email protected]), Museum of Arlington, Va. the Earth, Paleontological Research Institution, Ithaca, N.Y. Our efforts across the globe to prepare Susan M. Buhr ([email protected]) and Anne U. a next generation science workforce and Gold ([email protected]), Cooperative Institute for science support professionals, as well as Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado a scientifically engaged pubic, are unified by the exciting at Boulder possibilities of frontier and emerging science. From the per- Michael Jabot ([email protected]), Institute for Research spective of the National Science Foundation, I will explore in Science Teaching, State University of New York at Fredo- how key trends in science—including interdisciplinary, nia computational, and data-enabled science; sustainability sci- Candace J. Lutzow-Felling ([email protected]), ence; and innovation—might be compelling resources for Arboretum of Virginia and Blandy Experimental Farm, energizing today’s students to be tomorrow’s science leaders, University of Virginia, Boyce users, and advocates. Linda M. Morris ([email protected]), Dart- mouth College, Hanover, N.H. Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy is assistant director of Education and Human Gary Clow, U.S. Geological Survey, Lakewood, Colo. Resources for the National Science Foundation, a position she has held Jay Johnson, Space Science and Engineering Center, Madi- since February 2011. A member of the NSF senior management team, son, Wis. she is involved in strategic planning and leadership for the scientific Ross Powell, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb and education mission of NSF. In connection with her agency-wide For description, see page 70. responsibilities, Dr. Ferrini-Mundy serves as NSF’s science, technol- ogy, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce development goal leader for the Office of Management and Budget’s Priority Goal 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Meeting Initiative. NSTA Student Chapter Showcase and Lounge She holds an appointment at Michigan State University as a CSO5 (Hall E), Convention Center University Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Education in the This three-day showcase features interactive sessions pre- Departments of Mathematics and Teacher Education. Dr. Ferrini- sented by NSTA Student Chapter faculty advisors, student Mundy holds a PhD in mathematics education from the University leaders, and members highlighting campus and community of New Hampshire. activities, hands-on demonstrations, discussion groups, and more. In between sessions, the room will serve as a lounge for preservice teachers, new teachers, and faculty advisors to meet, network, and share ideas. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 119 Thursday, 8:30–10:30 AM 8:30–10:30 AM Meetings 9:00–10:00 AM Featured Presentation NSTA Committee on Informal Science Meeting Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders 206, JW Marriott (Earth) (General) Sagamore Ballroom 7, Convention Center NSTA Awards and Recognitions Committee Meeting Leland Melvin, Associate Admin- 207, JW Marriott istrator for Education, NASA Head- quarters, Washington, D.C. NSTA Special Needs Advisory Board Meeting 301, JW Marriott Presider: Pablo A. Llerandi- Román, Grand Valley State Uni- Science Matters Advisory Board Meeting versity, Allendale, Mich. 304, JW Marriott Join Leland Melvin as he provides an overview of the NASA Office NSTA Reports Advisory Board Meeting 307, JW Marriott of Education’s programs and innovative strategies designed to encourage students of all ages to pursue and succeed in NSTA Science Safety Advisory Board Meeting STEM careers. With a mission to support STEM advocates 308, JW Marriott nationwide, the agency has made a significant investment in educator professional development. Learn how NASA is using its unique capabilities to reach educators, learners, Science and Children Advisory Board Meeting 311, JW Marriott and institutions. As NASA’s Associate Administrator for Education, Leland Melvin Science Scope Advisory Board Meeting brings a passion for excellence to his STEM education endeavors. He 312, JW Marriott is responsible for the development and implementation of the agency’s education programs that strengthen student involvement and public The Science Teacher Advisory Board Meeting awareness about its scientific goals and missions. He began his NASA 313, JW Marriott career in 1989 as an aerospace research engineer at the agency’s Langley Research Center. He entered NASA’s astronaut corps in 1998 Journal of College Science Teaching Advisory Board and served as a mission specialist operating the robotic arm on two Meeting space shuttle missions to the International Space Station. His service 314, JW Marriott extends to membership on the White House National Science and Technology Council’s Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, 8:30–11:30 AM Meeting and Mathematics Education (CoSTEM) and as the U.S. representative on the International Space Education Board. Prior to his career with NSTA Urban Science Education Advisory Board NASA, he was a wide receiver with the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Meeting and Toronto Argonauts. He holds an MS degree in materials science 305, JW Marriott engineering from the University of Virginia and honorary doctorates from Centre College, St. Paul’s College, and Campbellsville University. This speaker is sponsored by Northrop Grumman Foun- dation. 120 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 9:00–10:30 AM 9:00–10:30 AM Breakfast 9:00–11:30 AM Exhibitor Workshop Preservice and New Teachers Breakfast (M-2) Bio-Rad Crime Scene Investigator PCR Basics Kit (Tickets Required: $12) JW Grand Ballroom 3, JW Marriott (Bio) Sponsored by Kendall Hunt Publishing Co. (Grades 7–College) 107, Convention Center Sponsor: Bio-Rad New to the profession? Join us for this lively and interactive Leigh Brown ([email protected]), Bio-Rad, function where you’ll learn about all the resources at your Hercules, Calif. fingertips from NSTA for your science classroom, your Which human DNA sequences are used in crime scene career, and your own content knowledge. Enjoy a complete investigations, and why? In this hands-on workshop, you breakfast (generously sponsored by Kendall Hunt Publish- will learn to use the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and ing Company) while networking with other teachers new gel electrophoresis to identify which suspects can be exon- to the profession. erated—based on DNA evidence. Lean how the statistics Tickets, if still available, must be purchased at the Ticket of chance are integral to modern DNA fingerprinting. Sales Counter in the NSTA Registration Area before 8:00 PM on Wednesday. Note: Tickets will be provided only to preservice teachers or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Meeting teachers with up to five years of teaching experience. NSTA International Lounge 107, JW Marriott Please stop by the NSTA International Lounge to relax or meet colleagues while you’re at the conference. The lounge is open Thursday through Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Preservice & New Teachers Breakfast $UH\RXQHZWRWKHSURIHVVLRQ"-RLQXVDVZHVKDUHLGHDVDQG WHFKQLTXHVIRUWKHFODVVURRPKRZWRJHWWKHPRVWRXWRI\RXU FRQIHUHQFHH[SHULHQFHDQG167$UHVRXUFHVDVZHOO Thursday, March 29 9:00–10:30 AM JW Marriott Indianapolis JW Grand Ballroom 3 7LFNHWV5HTXLUHG 0 RQVLWH DQGLIVWLOODYDLODEOHPXVWEH SXUFKDVHGDWWKH167$5HJLVWUDWLRQ$UHD E\ 30RQ:HGQHVGD\0DUFK 7KLVHYHQWLVJHQHURXVO\VSRQVRUHGE\.HQGDOO+XQW3XEOLVKLQJ&RPSDQ\ NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 121 Thursday, 9:15–10:15 AM 9:15–10:15 AM Global Conversations in Concurrent Session #2 104, JW Marriott Science Education Conference Concurrent Presider: Megan E. Faurot, Illinois Institute of Technology, Sessions Chicago Moving the Teaching of Science and Engineering By Preregistration Only Education Forward in Scotland These sessions feature papers from national and international Stuart Farmer, Robert Gordon’s College, Aberdeen, science educators on issues relating to Science, Technology, Scotland Engineering, and Mathematics education in K–16. New Trends of Science Education in Mainland of Concurrent Session #1 103, JW Marriott China Under Globalization Presider: Selina L. Bartels, Illinois Institute of Technology, Tiequan Cai, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang Chicago Province, China Improving Conceptual Understanding in the Physi- Yaozhen Pan, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago cal Science Classroom in South Africa Elizabeth M. Mavhunga, University of the Witwatersrand, Concurrent Session #3 105, JW Marriott Johannesburg, South Africa Presider: Stephen A. Bartos, Illinois Institute of Technol- ogy, Chicago Preparing to Teach with Science-related News: Creating a Learning Community into a School Based Responding to the Challenge of a Cross-curricular on Inquiry Methodology Curriculum Initiative in Northern Ireland Juan P. Jimenez, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Billy McClune and Ruth Jarman, Queen’s University, Belfast, U.K. Science on Stage Europe: The European Science Teacher Network Friedlinde Krotscheck, Buffalo, N.Y. Concurrent Session #4 106, JW Marriott Presider: Dionysius T. Gnanakkan, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Three “Nontraditional” Components in China’s New National Science Curriculum Standards Miancheng Guo, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Challenges and Opportunities in Science Education in Africa Peter A. Okebukola, Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria 122 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 9:30–10:30 AM 9:30–10:30 AM Mary C. McCurdy Lecture 9:30–10:30 AM Presentations Teaching Science Inquiry Through Storytelling SESSION 1 (Gen) STEM Learning in a Cultural Context: The Crow (General) Sagamore Ballroom 6, Convention Center Education Partnership (Bio) (Elementary–Middle Level) 111/112, Convention Center Brian “Fox” Ellis (foxtales@fox- Susan B. Kelly ([email protected]), Montana State talesint.com), Author and Storyteller, University, Bozeman Fox Tales International, Peoria, Ill. Devon Flamm ([email protected]), Hardin Presider: James Calaway, Lawton Intermediate School, Hardin, Mont. (Okla.) Public Schools Join us to learn about a science education partnership that is developing on the Crow Indian Reservation in south-central Stories invite listeners to be engaged Montana. We are implementing culturally relevant STEM in true inquiry as they predict out- enrichment activities for the upper elementary grades in the comes and peer over the shoulder of Hardin School District. historical scientists to witness the scientific process. Creative writing challenges students to ask difficult questions and look SESSION 2 for answers. Nonfiction storytelling brings the wild world A PBL Model Integrating Technology and Monitor- to life and allows students to be immersed in the procedures ing Daily Student Learning (Gen) of formulating a hypothesis, designing an investigation, col- (Middle Level–High School) 113, Convention Center lecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. In this Susan Becker ([email protected]) and Christine Stratt- dynamic and participatory address, you will hear some great man, Indianapolis (Ind.) Public Schools stories, tell a few of your own, and learn to use this universal Join us as we share examples of effective Problem-Based tool to engage your students in original inquiry. Learning (PBL) units focusing on science content and ad- Storyteller, author, and educator, Brian “Fox” Ellis tours the world dressing authentic problems and issues. For 10 years, students collecting and telling stories. His interactive monologues portray in Indianapolis Public Schools have engaged in PBL with historical scientists such as Charles Darwin, John James Audubon, technology integration as well as content rubric and daily and Gregor Mendel. He invites the audience to travel back in time accountability monitors. Interact with a PBL classroom in and peer over the shoulder of these amazing characters as they make a live broadcast. their great discoveries, embodying the scientific process. At present, he is the artistic director for Prairie Folklore Theatre, a theatre company SESSION 3 that celebrates ecology and history through original musical theatre. A Hands-On Approach to Exploring Life Cycles Author of several books, including Content Area Reading, Writ- ' (Bio) ing, and Storytelling and The Web at Dragonfly Pond, Brian (Preschool–Elementary) 122, Convention Center strives to awaken the storyteller within each of us—teacher, student, Sandi Castro, Sping Hill Elementary School, Pflugerville, parent, and naturalist alike. Visit www.foxtalesint.com for more Tex. information about his stories, songs, and lesson plans. Sonya Johnson, Child, Inc., Kyle, Tex. Join us as we share strategies to make exploring life cycles fun, hands on, and relevant for any grade level. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 123 Thursday, 9:30–10:30 AM SESSION 4 and the familiar—with flair. Learn to “teach the laws for ROKET and AILDI: Science from an American In- less” and leave with effective and captivating activities, in- dian Perspective (Phys) teractive demos, labs, and assessment activities. All activities (High School) 125, Convention Center are drawn from Kent State University’s Operation Physics. Gregory F. Luttrell ([email protected]), Baboquivari High School, Sells, Ariz. SESSION 8 Angel Lee, Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School, Eagle Designing for Inquiry in the Middle School Class- Butte, S.Dak. room—It Can Happen (Bio) Toni Smith, Indian Oasis Elementary School, Sells, Ariz. (Middle Level) 208, Convention Center Meredith Kupinski ([email protected]), Univer- Lynn Lauterbach ([email protected]) and Yvonne sity of Arizona, Tucson Klisch ([email protected]), Rice University, Houston, ROKET stands for Research in Optics for K–12 Educators Tex. and Teachers. In partnership with the University of Arizona Discover how a free online web adventure about science and the American Indian Language Development Institute, careers can be combined with graphical organizer materials ROKET students enroll in one AILDI course. ROKET to model a scientific method experimental design technique participants representing the Tohono O’odham and Lakota for use in your classroom. Handouts! nations will share how they have incorporated inquiry-based science lessons that are sensitive to traditional culture and SESSION 9 knowledge. Quality Elementary Science Teaching (QUEST) (Gen) SESSION 5 (Elementary) 212, Convention Center Addressing Misconceptions During the First Two Deborah Hanuscin ([email protected]), Tracy Hager, Weeks of Chemistry (Chem) Eun Ju Lee ([email protected]), and Tiffany Hill (trk7v7@ (High School) 127, Convention Center mail.mizzou.edu), University of Missouri, Columbia Nicole L. Shea ([email protected]) and Matthew L. Come learn how elementary teachers have used the Learn- Brodeur ([email protected]), East Hartford High ing Cycle and Universal Design for Learning to support the School, East Hartford, Conn. success of all learners in science! Learn how to confront common misconceptions early in the course and increase your students’ curiosity and interest SESSION 10 while previewing core chemistry content. Developing Early Childhood Learners’ Inquiry Skills Through Play-based Nature Study Activities SESSION 6 (Env) We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants: Inspire Student (Preschool) 235, Convention Center Innovation with an Invention Convention (Phys) J. William Hug ([email protected]), Deborah A. Farrer (Elementary–Middle Level) 206, Convention Center ([email protected]), Charlotte Orient ([email protected]), June Teisan ([email protected]), Harper Woods Jane Bonari ([email protected]), Clover Simms Wright (Mich.) Schools ([email protected]), and Soni Cairns, California University Students delve into the lives of inventors, explore the myster- of Pennsylvania, California ies of tech gadgets, and use today’s digital tools to collaborate Experience hands-on explorations using children’s natu- and create along the way! ralistic play, literature, and nature journaling activities to help early childhood learners develop proficiency in science SESSION 7 process skills and content. Newton on the Cheap (Phys) (Elementary–High School) 207, Convention Center Gene L. Easter ([email protected]), Brushfire Science Consultant, Tallmadge, Ohio Lisa Borgerding Donnelly ([email protected]), Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Rev up your physics lessons with a learning progression guide to teaching Newton’s three laws of motion using the cheap 124 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 9:30–10:30 AM SESSION 11 SESSION 13 Lessons Learned from Past AP Chemistry Exams NMLSTA Session: Flying WILD (Env) (Chem) (Elementary–Middle Level/Informal) 240, Convention Center (Elementary–High School) 236, Convention Center Mike H. Mansour ([email protected]), Hawk Fred Vital ([email protected]), Fairfield Ludlowe Woods Nature Center, Auburn Hills, Mich. High School, Fairfield, Conn. Celebrate birds with a selection of activities from Flying Join me for a look at improving student performance on WILD: An Educator’s Guide to Celebrating Birds. You will simu- bonding and intermolecular forces starting with a K–12 late the migration of birds as we play the Great Migration vertical approach to tackling the concept. Challenge and review Flying WILD. SESSION 12 STEM Camp Model: Successes and Challenges (Gen) (Elementary–Middle Level) 239, Convention Center Issam H. Abi-El-Mona ([email protected]) and Nancy DeJarnette ([email protected]), Rowan Uni- versity, Glassboro, N.J. Presider: Issam H. Abi-El-Mona Join us as we share a first-year STEM-based initiative target- ing elementary urban science learners in New Jersey. SCIENCE EDUCATION JOURNALS FROM ROUTLEDGE www.tandfonline.com/vsca www.tandfonline.com/hlns www.tandfonline.com/vjee www.tandfonline.com/ueec www.tandfonline.com/venv www.rocksandminerals.org www.tandfonline.com NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 125 Thursday, 9:30–10:30 AM SESSION 14 SESSION 18 (three presentations) Little Understanding: Preparing Students for Nano- (High School–College) 203, JW Marriott technology (Gen) SCST Session: Relationships and Responsibilities: (Elementary–Middle Level) 242, Convention Center Introducing Rising College Freshmen to a Science Rebecca Zakowski ([email protected]), Memorial Community of Practice (Bio) Health System, South Bend, Ind. Grant E. Gardner ([email protected]), East Carolina Uni- Dana Knapp ([email protected]), Elkhart Commu- versity, Greenville, N.C. nity Schools/ETHOS, Inc., Elkhart, Ind. Jennifer H. Forrester ([email protected]), University of Memorial’s BrainWorks and ETHOS have created kits Wyoming, Casper to provide students with a framework for understanding Penny Shumaker Jeffrey, North Carolina State Univer- nanotechnology. Engage in kit activities and experience big sity, Raleigh learning about a little concept. Review findings from a study examining the process and degree to which an undergraduate science research program SESSION 15 for rising college freshmen achieved its stated objectives to Snakes in the Classroom (Not on a Plane) (Bio) integrate participants into a community of practice and to (General) 243, Convention Center develop students’ research identities. Kevin Jackson ([email protected]), Louisville Collegiate SCST Session: Preferences of 21st-Century Students School, Louisville, Ky. for Social Networking in College Science Classes Presider: Peter Behr, Louisville Collegiate School, Louis- (Gen) ville, Ky. Donald French ([email protected]), Oklahoma State Snakes are ideal animals to stimulate science interest in stu- University, Stillwater dents of all levels. Learn about the advantages and practical Join us as we present the results of surveys on undergradu- considerations of snake keeping. ate uses of and preferences for social networking or similar interactions in science classes. SESSION 16 Earth First! Join the Green Life Science Revolu- SCST Session: Optimizing Online Discussion Board tion! (Bio) Forums’ Content and Time Parameters for Increased (Middle Level–High School) 244, Convention Center Student Scientific Literacy (Gen) Mark C. Krotec ([email protected]), Pittsburgh Central Renee M. Clary ([email protected]), Mississippi State Catholic High School, Pittsburgh, Pa. University, Mississippi State, Miss. Launch your life science or environmental science course James Wandersee, Louisiana State University, Baton with activities designed to enhance critical thinking, experi- Rouge mental investigation, and personal stewardship. Join us for an analysis of student scientific literacy for our three- week online courses in geologic time, biodiversity/extinction, SESSION 17 climate change, and the Gulf oil spill. Findings show students Taking Science to Go (Gen) appreciated topic diversity. However, performance measures (Elementary–Middle Level/Supervision) 201, JW Marriott indicate for optimal student scientific literacy, online units Dave Emery ([email protected]), Elkhart (Ind.) should be extended beyond three weeks. Community Schools Presider: Patsy Boehler ([email protected]), ETHOS, Inc., SESSION 19 Elkhart, Ind. ASTE Session: The Next Generation of Science Educa- Discover how an old bus was turned into a traveling science tion Standards—Are You Prepared to Lead the Way? training center designed to meet the training needs of science (Gen) students and teachers. (General) 204, JW Marriott Deborah L. Tucker ([email protected]), Science Education Consultant, Napa, Calif. Gary Nakagiri ([email protected]), Science Consultant, El Cerrito, Calif. Learn about some essential leadership tools and key resources 126 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 9:30–10:30 AM for implementing and achieving the new vision of, and stan- program to prepare exemplary teachers to step into roles dards for, science education. that require new understandings and increased knowledge of research-based science and mathematics education, staff SESSION 20 (two presentations) development, and policy issues. (High School–College/Informal Education) 205, JW Marriott Aquaponics: Teaching Sustainability Through Inte- SESSION 23 grated Applied Inquiry (Gen) PDI BEST Pathway Session: A Coherent Treatment of Chad King ([email protected]) and Ron Zielke Energy in Chemistry (Chem) ([email protected]), Ohio Dominican University, (High School–College) White River Ballroom B, JW Marriott Columbus Larry Dukerich ([email protected]), Arizona State Uni- Delve into an aquaponics system designed, built, and oper- versity, Tempe ated by students that is a tool for the STEM disciplines and Learn how to apply theCANCELED tools developed in Modeling Instruc- applies interdisciplinary inquiry, creativity, and innovation tion to represent energy storage and transfer in high school to address sustainability issues. chemistry. Advancing Environmental Stewardship Through SESSION 24 (two presentations) Service Learning and Community Partnerships (General) White River Ballroom J, JW Marriott (Env) Including Students in Assessments (Gen) Kara A. Salazar ([email protected]), Indiana University– Amol Patel ([email protected]), Heritage High School, Purdue University Indianapolis Leesburg, Va. Environmental service learning creates an informed citi- Jim Lane, AFSA High School, Vadnais Heights, Minn. zenry regarding contemporary environmental challenges. Join us as we share our practices to integrate students into The Center for Earth and Environmental Science (CEES) the assessment and data on student performance we have program engages undergraduates in community activities collected in our separate classrooms. to address urban water quality. Classroom Formative Assessment: Strategies to En- SESSION 21 hance Student Learning (Gen) Building STE(A)M: Revisiting the Importance of Art Amy E. Bentz ([email protected]), Western Michigan in STEM Education (Gen) University, Kalamazoo (General) 208, JW Marriott Walk away with ideas and strategies for implementing forma- Michele A. Korb ([email protected]), California tive assessment practices into your classroom. State University–East Bay, Hayward Victoria Brady ([email protected]), Exploratorium, SESSION 25 San Francisco, Calif. Learn to Use Technology and Recursive Concept STEM and art projects promote inquiry through design Mapping to Represent Learning (Gen) challenges. Participants design project graphic organizers (General) Indiana Ballroom A/B, Marriott Downtown that integrate STEM and art components using ecological Kristoffer Carroll ([email protected]), Eileen M. sustainability themes. Gilligan ([email protected]), and Dara M. Ma- rino ([email protected]), Clark County School SESSION 22 District, Las Vegas, Nev. CSSS Session: The Governor’s Academy for Science MaryKay Orgill ([email protected]) and Hasan and Mathematics Leadership (Gen) Deniz ([email protected]) University of Nevada, Las (General) 209, JW Marriott Vegas Anita Bernhardt ([email protected]), Maine Dept. Join us as we describe the implementation and strategies of Education, Augusta learned from a two-year evaluation of recursive concept Page Keeley ([email protected]), 2008–2009 NSTA Presi- maps developed during two summer science institutes for dent, and Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, Augusta elementary teachers. Presider: Joyce B. Tugel ([email protected]), Maine Mathemat- ics and Science Alliance, Augusta This leadership academy model offers a rigorous two-year NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 127 Thursday, 9:30–10:30 AM SESSION 26 SESSION 29 Pathways from Science-rich Institutions to Your An Art and Science Collaborative Experience in a Classroom (Gen) Teacher Preparation Program (Gen) (General) Indiana Ballroom C/D, Marriott Downtown (General) Marriott Ballroom 3, Marriott Downtown Meghan Groome ([email protected]), New York Academy Lydia Dambekalns ([email protected]), University of Wyo- of Sciences, New York, N.Y. ming, Laramie Eleanor Miele ([email protected]), Brooklyn College, William Medina-Jerez ([email protected]), The Brooklyn, N.Y. University of Texas at El Paso Pamela Fraser-Abder ([email protected]), New York Univer- During a three-week combined art and science education sity, New York, N.Y. session, preservice teachers collaborated in the preparation Ann Marie Cunningham ([email protected]; amckon141@ of an artistic piece in order to find practical applications of gmail.com), Science Friday Initiative, New York, N.Y. these disciplines during their preservice teaching residency. Alix Cotumaccio ([email protected]; amckon141@ gmail.com), American Museum of Natural History, New SESSION 30 (two presentations) York, N.Y. (General) Marriott Ballroom 9, Marriott Downtown Denise McNamara ([email protected]), New York Foster International Collaborative Research Part- City (N.Y.) Dept. of Education nerships with Global Communication Technolo- Presider: Meghan Groome gies (Gen) Join us for a panel discussion highlighting how you can iden- Aarti Mallya, Pascack Valley Regional High School Dis- tify, build, and sustain partnerships with scientific institu- trict, Montvale, N.J. tions in your geographic or digital sphere. Natalie A. Macke ([email protected]), Pascack Hills High School, Montvale, N.J. SESSION 27 Ron Fortunato ([email protected]), Trillium Learn- Moving from Activity-Mania to Meaningful Inqui- ing, Pompton Lakes, N.J. ry-based Lessons (Gen) Discover the benefits of using global communication tech- (General) Marriott Ballroom 1, Marriott Downtown nologies that allow high school science classrooms in the Robbie L. Higdon ([email protected]) and Jeff C. Mar- United States to form authentic worldwide collaborative shall, Clemson University, Clemson, S.C. research partnerships. Doing “hands-on” science does not always produce mean- International Cyber School Where People in the ingful inquiry-based lessons for students. Walk away with World Learn Science Together (Gen) strategies for transforming activities into thoughtful learning Jiyoon Yoon ([email protected]), University of Minnesota, experiences. Duluth Come hear about a computer simulation of a classroom envi- SESSION 28 ronment—the international cyber school—that is designed Family Science Nights Excite the Entire Commu- to improve multicultural experiences for future global sci- nity! (Gen) ence classrooms without the limitations of time and space. (General) Marriott Ballroom 2, Marriott Downtown Robert T. Jefferson, Jr. ([email protected]), Tantasqua SESSION 31 Regional Senior High School, Fiskdale, Mass. Developing Creativity as We Engage in Science Family Science Nights engage the entire school community in (Gen) the thrill of science. An added bonus is everyone is engaged (General) Marriott Ballroom 10, Marriott Downtown and learns real science! Find out how to plan, organize, and Sharon Schleigh ([email protected]) and Timothy M. fund a Family Science Night that actively engages students Messer ([email protected]), East Carolina Univer- and their families in a participatory atmosphere. sity, Greenville, N.C. Science requires creativity. Walk away with tools to foster the development of creativity through science. Explore how to identify and measure the development of creativity. 128 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 9:30–10:30 AM SESSION 32 The EcoTipping Points Project provides a new approach to Toward a Diverse Science Classroom: Tools and analyzing and understanding environmental and social issues Topics for Engaging Discourse on Gender and Mul- that makes school/community green projects more effective. ticulturalism (Gen) Chums Partnership and Drip Irrigation (Env) (General) Michigan/Texas, Marriott Downtown George L. Waymouth ([email protected]), The Key Christina N. Dragon ([email protected]), Johns School, Annapolis, Md. Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, Md. The Chums Partnership is a three-school partnership span- Join me in continuing to subvert the one-size-fits-all image ning three continents—Africa, North America, and Europe. of science in the 21st-century classroom through discussions Join me for an overview of Chums and the group’s projects, on gender, hermaphrodites, and multiculturalism. highlighting drip irrigation work and the benefits of mak- ing connections with schools in other parts of the world to SESSION 33 address environmental issues. Field Investigations: Foster Student Learning of the Scientific Process with Outdoor Environments SESSION 37 (Env) NASA’s WISE Mission Presents: More Than A Pretty (General) Cabinet, Westin Picture—Using Astronomical Data in the Class- Warren Gartner ([email protected]), Indiana Dept. of room (Earth) Natural Resources, Indianapolis (Middle Level–High School) Grand Ballroom 1, Westin Scientific inquiry is essential to the study of environmental Bryan J. Mendez ([email protected]), University of issues currently confronting society. Join me for an intro- California, Berkeley duction to inquiry-based methodologies used by practicing The data from WISE, which stands for Wide-Field Infrared field biologists. Survey Explorer, are public and accessible via the internet. Learn how to use real astronomical data to teach concepts SESSION 34 in physical science. Understanding Lightning and Lightning Safety (Earth) SESSION 38 (General) Capitol II, Westin NASA, Supernovas, and the Crab (Earth) David Tucek, NOAA National Weather Service, India- (General) Grand Ballroom 3, Westin napolis, Ind. Daryl Taylor ([email protected]), Greenwich High John S. Jensenius ([email protected]), NOAA Na- School, Greenwich, Conn. tional Weather Service, Gray, Maine Receive four proven inquiry-based activities based on the Learn what causes lightning and exactly what happens during science of supernovas by historically examining the Crab a lightning discharge with this animated presentation con- Nebula. NASA freebies for all! taining very slow motion video of actual lightning discharges. SESSION 39 SESSION 35 NMEA Session: Ocean Literacy in the Heartland: Bring the Great Lakes into Your Classroom (Gen) Bringing the Ocean to the Landlocked (Env) (Elementary–High School) Chamber, Westin (Middle Level) Grand Ballroom 5, Westin Katie Larson ([email protected]), Alliance for the Great Amy Larrison Gillan ([email protected]), Saint Lakes, Chicago, Ill. Mary’s College at Notre Dame, Ind. Bring Great Lakes ecology, history, and issues into your Receive an overview of the status of ocean sciences education school and into your teaching repertoire! Sample Great Lakes in landlocked states and a smorgasbord of standards-linked education materials will be modeled and provided. hands-on activities delivering the ocean to the Corn Belt. SESSION 36 (two presentations) (General) Congress I/II, Westin EcoTipping Points: Success Stories from Around the World (Env) Catherine E. Matthews ([email protected]), The Uni- versity of North Carolina at Greensboro NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 129 Thursday, 9:30–10:30 AM 9:30–10:30 AM Workshops Curious Scientific Investigators: Flight Adventures Elvia Solis ([email protected]), Arsenal Technical High (Phys) School, Indianapolis, Ind. (Elementary) 121, Convention Center Omolola A. Adedokun ([email protected]), Annwe- Rick E. Crosslin ([email protected]), The Children’s sa P. Dasgupta ([email protected]), Nancy J. Pelaez Museum of Indianapolis, Ind. ([email protected]), and Kari Clase ([email protected]), Become a Curious Scientific Investigator and learn how Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. models are tools we use to explore the science of flight. Leslie G. Fatum ([email protected]), Shortridge Magnet Join The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, NASA, and High School for Law and Policy, Indianapolis, Ind. the Academy of Model Aeronautics to explore how models Presider: Wilella Burgess ([email protected]), Purdue can be used to test ideas and solve problems. University, West Lafayette, Ind. Can your students apply the process of science and use quan- p Building a Sustainable Planet…One Biodegradable titative reasoning? Assessments can help you diagnose and Utensil at a Time (Chem) improve your students’ experimental approaches to biology. (Middle Level–High School) 123, Convention Center Cara Hale-Hanes ([email protected]), Long Beach Build a Powerful Electric Motor Out of Junk (Phys) Polytechnic High School, Long Beach, Calif. (Middle Level–High School) 205, Convention Center Learn how plastics are formed through hands-on activities Brian P. Wright, Olympia High School, Olympia, Wash. and then see how chemists work to reengineer the polymer Teach multiple STEM topics while exploring the relationship formation to create biodegradable plastics. Gain background between electricity and magnetism. Test and build a power- information needed to design inquiry questions appropriate ful electric motor out of junk (inexpensive scrap metal, nails, for students in middle school and high school. wire, and plywood). Squishy Circuits (Phys) Show the Impact of Zebra Mussels via a Web-based (Informal Education) 126, Convention Center Graphing Tool with Long-Term Data Sets (Bio) Adine A. Thoreen ([email protected]) and Sarah Carter (General) 209, Convention Center ([email protected]), Twin Cities Public Television, St. Paul, Jay R. Holmes and Hudson Roditi ([email protected]), Minn. American Museum of Natural History, New York, N.Y. Looking for a unique way to teach circuits? Use conductive Emily Welch ([email protected]), MS 821 Sunset Park and insulating dough to sculpt circuits and explore activities Prep, Brooklyn, N.Y. that add a twist to tech. Presider: Jim Short ([email protected]), American Museum of Natural History, New York, N.Y. Different Approaches to Help Students Understand Engage your students with an exploration of new under- Gases (Chem) standings in ecology, ecosystems, and biological invasions. (High School) 128, Convention Center Investigate biotic and abiotic aquatic parameters charting the Scott Page ([email protected]), Paoli High School, Paoli, zebra mussel invasion of the Hudson River through the use Ind. of a 20-year data set and an online graphing tool. John Calhoun ([email protected]) and Steve Rig- gle ([email protected]), Salem High School, Salem, Ind. Eat Your Way to Better Health (Bio) Three teachers, one topic, many approaches. Come do (Elementary) 210, Convention Center hands-on activities, see demonstrations, and learn how three Matthew Kararo and Kathryn Orvis, Purdue Univer- experienced teachers approach the study of gases. sity, West Lafayette, Ind. Learn about a garden-based school nutrition education pro- How Would You Find Out If Your Students Can gram full of activities and validated assessment tools. The Design Reasonable Biological Experiments? (Bio) program is geared toward increasing participants’ fruit and (Middle Level–College) 204, Convention Center vegetable consumption. Kirk A. Janowiak ([email protected]), Delphi Com- munity High School, Delphi, Ind. 130 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 9:30–10:30 AM A 5E Learning Cycle Integrating Science, Health, Inquiries into the Dynamic Earth—Beware of and Language Arts (Gen) Change! (Earth) (Elementary) 231, Convention Center (Elementary–Middle Level) 233, Convention Center Brenda Turgeon ([email protected]), Purdue M. Jenice “Dee” Goldston ([email protected]), University Calumet, Hammond, Ind. Melissa (Lisa) Fowler ([email protected]), Elizabeth Take part in an integrated 5E learning cycle that you can do Allison, and Amanda Glaze ([email protected]), The with inexpensive materials to teach students about health University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa and the spread of disease. Presider: M. Jenice “Dee” Goldston Elementary science has never been so exciting! Get fired up Soil Microbes, Land Management, and Global Cli- with geological processes that change rocks through science mate Change (Gen) inquiries and simulations of Earth processes. (Informal Education) 232, Convention Center John M. Greenler ([email protected]), University of Powering the Future Through Museum/School Col- Wisconsin, Madison laborations (Env) How we grow crops for food and fuel impacts soil carbon (Elementary–Middle Level) 234, Convention Center and greenhouse gases from soils. Learn how to monitor and Michelle Kortenaar ([email protected]) and experiment with soil respiration rates. Miriam Musco ([email protected]), Sciencenter, Ithaca, N.Y. Use hands-on activities to explore museum/school collabora- tions that teach students about climate change and renewable energy sources in and out of the classroom. ȱȱȱȱ ȱȱȱśȦřŖȦŘŖŗŗǯ NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 131 Thursday, 9:30–10:30 AM NIH K–12 LAB (Lessons About Bioscience) Chal- DNA Subway in the Classroom (Bio) lenge (Bio) (High School–College) JW Grand Ballroom 4, JW Marriott (Informal Education) 238, Convention Center Jason Williams ([email protected]), Cold Spring Harbor Carla L. Easter ([email protected]), National Human Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. Genome Research Institute, Bethesda, Md. Engage your students in discovering the principles of mo- Cindy Allen ([email protected]), National Institutes of lecular biology while using the bioinformatics tools in “DNA Health, Bethesda, Md. Subway” (dnasubway.org) to find genes and compare genomes. Join us for an overview of this national challenge by the Na- tional Institutes of Health and sample some of the winning NSTA Press Session: Bringing Outdoor Science into Your experiments. Handouts! Classroom (Gen) (Elementary–Middle Level) JW Grand Ballroom 7, JW Marriott Design Redesign: An Engineering Extravaganza Steve A. Rich ([email protected]), West Georgia Youth (Gen) Science and Technology Center, Carrollton (Elementary–Middle Level) 241, Convention Center Don’t have time to take your class outside? Bring the out- Kim Mechling, Karen Compton, and Diane Reckless doors inside with lessons and ideas from a new NSTA Press ([email protected]), The Ellis School, Pittsburgh, Pa. resource. Door prizes! Integrate engineering activities into your present curriculum to excite and engage students. Hands-on design challenges Beekeeping: The Perfect Way to Merge Inquiry, include constructing catapults, windmills, and a model arm. Creativity, and STEM (Gen) Free resources! (General) Indiana Ballroom F, Marriott Downtown Carol Jones ([email protected]), Lawrence Tech- Unravel the Mysteries of Genetics with Mummies nological University, Southfield, Mich. (Bio) Eileen Byrnes ([email protected]), Grissom Middle School, (High School) 245, Convention Center Sterling Heights, Mich. Kayla Anselmi ([email protected]), Lubbock-Cooper High Presider: Elizabeth Niehaus ([email protected]), Niehaus School, Lubbock, Tex. and Associates Inc., South Lyon, Mich. Solve King Tut mysteries through scientific investigation in Though beekeeping has been done for thousands of years, a cross-disciplinary simulation. Students analyze mummy it is still filled with excitement and unknowns. It can be DNA using modern techniques, including electrophoresis, investigated using all STEM areas! to uncover his unknown pedigree. Decreasing Ambiguity in Spoken Mathematics NARST Session: Improving Science Instruction (Gen) Through a Curriculum Topic Study on Inquiry (General) Indiana Ballroom G, Marriott Downtown (Gen) Mick Isaacson, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. (General) 202, JW Marriott Ambiguity in spoken mathematics is problematic for students April A. Nelms ([email protected]), North Georgia with print disabilities. Rules for nonambiguous speaking College and State University, Dahlonega of mathematics will be demonstrated. Using these rules in Amy Fowler Murphy ([email protected]), The the classroom will increase access by students with print University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa disabilities. After presenting research on Pedagogical Content Knowl- edge (PCK) and inquiry, participants will have the opportu- Exploring Young Children’s Science Knowledge and nity to engage in a Curriculum Topic Study (CTS) on inquiry Understanding (Gen) skills and dispositions. (Preschool–Elementary) Marriott Blrm. 7, Marriott Downtown Mary E. Hobbs ([email protected]) and Melissa Garcia ([email protected]), The University of Texas at Austin Experience easy-to-prepare hands-on assessment activities developed to explore what preK–2 students know and can do in science. 132 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 9:30–10:30 AM Ice Core Records—From Volcanoes to Stars (Earth) Cereal Box Pinhole Projectors—“They’re (High School–College/Informal Education) Capitol III, Westin Grrreat!” (Earth) Donna L. Young ([email protected]), Chandra E/PO Office, (Elementary–High School) Grand Ballroom 2, Westin Cambridge, Mass. Adam Pettis ([email protected]) and Scott Kubik Doug Lombardi ([email protected]), Southern ([email protected]), University of Missouri, Columbia Nevada Regional Professional Development Program, North Come learn about various methods of safe solar observation Las Vegas and build your own cereal box pinhole projector to take Pamela B. Perry ([email protected]), Lewis- home! ton High School, Lewiston, Maine Use absolute and relative dating techniques with high- resolution ice core data and historic volcanic eruptions to correlate and date supernova events from nitrate anomalies. 9:30–10:30 AM Exhibitor Workshop 9:30–11:00 AM Exhibitor Workshops Active Chemistry: Incorporate STEM into a Chem- The Life and Death of Our Sun and Other Stars istry Class Through a Simple Engineering Design (Earth) Cycle (Chem) (Grades K–12) 101, Convention Center (Grades 9–12) 132, Convention Center Sponsor: Simulation Curriculum Corp. Sponsor: It’s About Time Herb Koller ([email protected]), Simulation Curriculum Arthur Eisenkraft, 2000–2001 NSTA President, and Corp., Aurora, Ont., Canada University of Massachusetts Boston Where did our Sun come from and what will be its ultimate Learn the benefits of the Engineering Design Cycle for teach- fate? Join us as we try to answer these and other questions ing and learning chemistry. See how Dr. Arthur Eisenkraft using the award-winning Starry Night. See how the Starry designed a project-driven course that makes a difference in Night curriculum not only provides a complete solution to performance for all levels of students from the start of the your astronomy needs, but can also be used to help under- semester to the completion. Also, you will be introduced to stand current, future, and past astronomical phenomena. the use of data logging technology to enhance the classroom experience. NSF/NBC Short Videos You Can Use in Your Class- room (Gen) (Grades 7–12) 102, Convention Center Sponsor: National Science Foundation Zeke Kossover, Einstein Fellow, National Science Founda- tion, Arlington, Va. Mark Miano, NBC News/NBC Learn, Washington, D.C. Understanding how the science content students learn in classrooms applies to their everyday lives is challenging. NSF and NBC Learn, the education arm of NBC News, have partnered to offer groundbreaking short video collec- tions that demonstrate how the principles of physics, math, engineering, and chemistry apply to everyday life. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 133 Thursday, 9:30–11:00 AM Mapping and Analyzing Science Data (Gen) Students often have trouble conceptualizing how selective (Grades 5–College) 103, Convention Center gene expression works. In this workshop, participants will Sponsor: Esri use manipulatives to teach this concept and explain how it Joseph Kerski ([email protected]), Tom Baker (tbaker@ is connected to genetic engineering. Innovative activities are esri.com), and Charlie Fitzpatrick, Esri, Redlands, Calif. selected from the new Science & Global Issues Biology program Foster deeper investigation of the spatial patterns inherent from SEPUP and LAB-AIDS. Activities focus on ways to in Earth, biological, environmental, and other science data integrate selective gene expression as a relevant and engaging with powerful and easy-to-use online Geographic Infor- sustainability issue. mation Systems (GIS) tools. Running in a web browser, ArcGIS Online allows for multimedia-based presentations Stand Back! We’re Using Discovery Education’s Sci- and analysis from earthquakes to water chemistry and more. ence Techbook (Gen) (Grades K–12) 110, Convention Center That’s Amazing! Explore the Bizarre, Cool, and Excit- Sponsor: Discovery Education ing World of Project-based Biology (Bio) Brad Fountain, Discovery Education, Silver Spring, Md. (Grades 9–12) 104, Convention Center If you want to engage your students as they explore sci- Sponsor: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ence through digital media in conjunction with hands-on Michael Heithaus, Florida International University, resources, then this session is for you. We will explain how North Miami digital media can change the way you teach science, elabo- Drawing from cutting-edge research from around the world rate on how digital media can be used to meet the needs of and fast-paced high-quality productions, That’s Amazing proj- every student, and evaluate student progress through science ect-based videos grab students’ attention immediately. Kick- concepts. ing off with a high school student–posed question about the bizarre, the cool, and the exciting, Mike Heithaus takes Teaching STEM with Forensics (Gen) students on a scientific investigation with the experts, but it’s (Grades 9–12) 130, Convention Center up to the students to work with the data they see collected Sponsor: WARD’S Natural Science to solve the mystery…or debate its merits! By engaging stu- Kathy Mirakovits, Portage Northern High School, Por- dents’ curiosity and immersing them in the scientific process, tage, Mich. these project-based videos can help students grasp and retain Join us at the scene of the crime for a hands-on workshop that key science standards. In this session, Mike will draw on his incorporates forensics with the elements of STEM. Participants background in field research and documentary filmmaking will study evidence, plan and implement experimental inves- to help you make the most of this exciting teaching tool. tigations, formulate testable hypotheses, and use real-world technology and equipment of a forensic scientist. Investigations Energy Education Strategies for the Middle will include collecting, recording, and analyzing data. Grades (Chem) (Grades 6–9) 105, Convention Center Groundwater Pollution: The Case of the Toppled Sponsor: LAB-AIDS, Inc. Tanker (Env) Mark Koker, LAB-AIDS, Inc., Ronkonkoma, N.Y. (Grades 7–12) 131, Convention Center Having trouble teaching your students the difference between Sponsor: WARD’S Natural Science conservation of energy and energy conservation? Join us as we Steve Bryson, WARD’S Natural Science, Rochester, N.Y. explore some new approaches to teaching energy concepts This “roll up your sleeves” session introduces groundwater from the SEPUP Issues and Physical Science program. Hands-on principles and hazard assessment. Residents of Granite Falls activities incorporate the use of several SEPUP and LAB-AIDS are experiencing odd smells and tastes in their well water signature items. following a tanker accident. Through data collection, you will make recommendations for cleanup and remediation. I Think There’s a Genetically Engineered Fly in My You’ll learn real-world experiences to share with students. Genetically Modified Pea Soup! (Bio) (Grades 9–12) 106, Convention Center Sponsor: LAB-AIDS, Inc. Barbara Nagle, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley 134 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 9:30–11:00 AM What’s Your Evidence? Engaging K–5 Students in autopsy! Participants dissect a Carolina’s Perfect Solution Constructing Explanations in Science (Gen) pig by modeling the protocols of a forensic pathologist. Free (Grades K–5) 133, Convention Center materials and door prizes! Sponsor: Pearson Carla Zembal-Saul, Penn State, University Park, Pa. Introduction to Electrophoresis (Bio) Katherine L. McNeill, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, (Grades 9–12) 145, Convention Center Mass. Sponsor: Carolina Biological Supply Co. Kimber Hershberger, Radio Park Elementary School, Angela White, Carolina Biological Supply Co., Burling- State College, Pa. ton, N.C. Walk away with strategies and resources for using the claim, Explore the basics of electrophoresis as you separate brightly evidence, and reasoning framework to engage younger stu- colored dyes on agarose gels to determine which dyes are dents in constructing explanations in science. Learn how to present in an unknown mix. Gels are run using economi- use classroom videos to illustrate instructional strategies and cal, sturdy gel boxes that can be powered by inexpensive scaffolds for talking and writing scientifically, and analyze power supplies or batteries. Load your own gels and perform samples of student writing using rubrics. electrophoresis. From Science to Engineering (Gen) How Is HIV Detected in Humans? Welcome to the (Grades K–8) 134, Convention Center Exciting World of Immunobiotechnology! (Bio) Sponsor: Pearson (Grades 8–College) 201, Convention Center Kathryn Thornton, University of Virginia, Charlottesville Sponsor: Edvotek Typical science activities focus on demonstrating a science Jack Chirikjian ([email protected]), Khuyen Mai (info@ concept whereas engineering focuses on solving a problem. edvotek.com), and Lucia Dussan ([email protected]), Edvotek, Brainstorm ideas on how to extend your science activities Washington, D.C. into engineering design. ELISA stands for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Learn how ELISA is used as a diagnostic tool in medical diagnostics, An Invitation: Getting Started with the Next Gen- toxicology tests, and the food industry. Edvotek’s new, simple, eration Science Framework (Gen) and foolproof single-antibody ELISA can be completed in 40 (Grades K–8) 143, Convention Center minutes and analyzed by visual inspection. This procedure is Sponsor: Carolina Biological Supply Co. much more rapid than the traditional two-antibody ELISA. Anne Reichel, Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, Ill. The Next Generation Science Education Framework will Molecular-Level Visualization in Middle School challenge us to revitalize and reconceptualize the teaching and High School Science Classrooms—Engage Your of science. Join Anne Reichel as she shares insights on get- Students! (Chem) ting started. From crosscutting concepts to scientific and (Grades 7–College) 203, Convention Center engineering practices, explore strategies and approaches Sponsor: Wavefunction, Inc. that bring the dimensions of the framework to life in your Paul D. Price ([email protected]), Trinity Valley School, classroom. Fort Worth, Tex. Would you like to teach more effectively with the help of Autopsy: Forensic Dissection Featuring Carolina’s molecular models and molecular simulations that are scien- Perfect Solution® Pigs (Bio) tifically sound? Bring your laptop (Windows or Mac OS X) (Grades 9–12) 144, Convention Center to this hands-on workshop and learn how to truly engage Sponsor: Carolina Biological Supply Co. your students with the powerful 2012 release of Odyssey High Patti Kopkau, Carolina Biological Supply Co., Burlington, School Chemistry. N.C. Are you ready for a forensic dissection activity that is on the cutting edge? Engage students and revitalize your instruction of mammalian structure and function with a “real” classroom NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 135 Thursday, 9:30–11:00 AM New Guided Inquiry Labs for Advanced Placement® 10:00–10:10 AM Exhibits Opening/Ribbon Biology from Flinn Scientific (Bio) Cutting Ceremony (Grades 10–12) Wabash Ballroom 1, Convention Center Entrance to Exhibit Hall F, Convention Center Sponsor: Flinn Scientific, Inc. Presider: Patricia Simmons, NSTA President, and North Irene Cesa and Maureen Hunt, Flinn Scientific, Inc., Carolina State University, Raleigh Batavia, Ill. Four big ideas, more great labs! The revised AP Biology cur- Welcoming Remarks: Carolyn Hayes, Chairperson, NSTA riculum integrates scientific inquiry and reasoning through a Indianapolis National Conference, and Indiana University series of student-directed, inquiry-based laboratory investiga- School of Medicine, Indianapolis tions. Join Flinn Scientific as we model the inquiry process and Special Guests: Patricia Simmons; Carolyn Hayes; Alan demonstrate activities from our new guided inquiry labs for J. McCormack, NSTA Retiring President, and San Diego AP Biology. We will share proven strategies for improving State University, San Diego, Calif.; Karen Ostlund, NSTA students’ ability to generate meaningful questions, design President-Elect, and Retired Professor, The University experiments, and analyze scientific evidence. Handouts of Texas at Austin; Bill Badders, NSTA President-Elect- provided for all activities include alignment with the new Elect, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland AP Biology curriculum framework. Heights, Ohio; Duane Nickell, President, Hoosier Asso- ciation of Science Teachers, Inc., and Franklin Central 9:30 AM–12 Noon Meeting High School, Indianapolis, Ind; Kate Baird, NSTA Direc- NSTA Committee on Professional Development in tor, District X, and Indiana University–Purdue University Science Education Meeting Columbus;Francis Q. Eberle, NSTA Executive Director, 306, JW Marriott Arlington, Va.; Gerald Krockover, Program Coordina- tor, NSTA Indianapolis National Conference, and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.; Monica Ellis, Local Arrangements Coordinator, NSTA Indianapolis National Conference, and HASTI Past President, Indianapolis, Ind.; Rick Smith, NSTA Managing Director, Advertising, Exhibits, and Workshops, Arlington, Va. Musical Entertainment provided by Allison Greenwell, Franklin Community Middle School, Franklin, Ind. 10:00–10:45 AM Exhibitor Workshop IBEX Education Resources and Program (Earth) (Grades 6–12) 142, Convention Center Sponsor: NASA Heather Brubach, Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Ill. Learn about NASA’s IBEX spacecraft and how it can be used as an authentic connection to student understanding about our solar system and how it fits into the rest of the Milky Way Galaxy. 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Program, Reno, Nev. Come see how to use the Science Literacy Maps at the National Learn about STEM education and how to integrate forensics Science Digital Library to browse concepts as you look for and hands-on inquiry. Conduct STEM-focused activities that digital resources to meet your students’ needs. link STEM skills to solving evidence mysteries. See how the online program iNeo/SCI™ allows the integration of forensic activities into a STEM-based curriculum. Examine 10:00–11:00 AM Exhibitor Workshops additional STEM-focused forensic activities through Cor- The Four It’s of Science (Gen) relation Station™ to help design STEM-based curriculum (Grades 2–4) 135, Convention Center programs. Carrie Strohl and Traci Wierman, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley Delta Science Modules (DSM)—Never Heard of Do it. Talk it. Read it. Write it. Experience how Seeds of Sci- Them? Want to Know More? (Gen) ence/Roots of Reading® provides teachers with systematic, (Grades K–8) 138, Convention Center explicit instruction and students with engaging materials for Sponsor: Delta Education/School Specialty Science hands-on and resource-based investigations. A better way Johanna Strange, Consultant, Richmond, Ky. to teach science, a better way to teach literacy—proven Tom Graika, Consultant, Lemont, Ill. results in both! This workshop will involve you with all parts of the DSM program, including hands-on activities, literacy connections, Using LEGO® Bricks to Introduce Simple Machines kit components, assessments, and ideas for building a K–8 (Phys) standards-based curriculum. Take home literacy samples (Grades 1–3) 202, Convention Center and activity resources. Sponsor: LEGO Education Presenter to be announced Experience firsthand how you can develop your first, second, 10:00–11:30 AM Workshop and third graders’ understanding of science, engineering, PDI BSCS Pathway Session: Videocase Lesson Analysis and mathematics concepts using the new Simple Machines for Increased Teacher Content Understanding Set from LEGO Education. Participants will explore gears (Gen) by building a merry-go-round out of LEGO bricks and (General) 309/310, JW Marriott completing the corresponding classroom activity from the Paul Numedahl ([email protected]), BSCS, Colorado Simple Machines Activity Pack. Springs, Colo. Experience how video-based lesson analysis has an impact on preservice teacher content understanding. 138 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 10:00–11:30 AM 10:00–11:30 AM Exhibitor Workshops Bio-Rad: Explore Inquiry and Ecology with Biofuel Genetics: Crazy Traits and Adaptation Survivor Enzymes (AP Big Idea 4) (Bio) (Phys) (Grades 6–College) 108, Convention Center (Grades 5–12) 139, Convention Center Sponsor: Bio-Rad Sponsor: CPO Science/School Specialty Science Damon Tighe ([email protected]), Bio- Scott W. Eddleman, CPO Science/School Specialty Sci- Rad, Hercules, Calif. ence, Nashua, N.H. Need Energy? Reveal the power of enzyme kinetics by illustrat- When students study genetics they learn new vocabulary ing the theory through a real-world application of biofuels— such as traits, alleles, and genotypes. How can you predict using cellobiase, a key enzyme in the production of cellulosic the traits of offspring when you know the genetic makeup ethanol (a highly researched biofuel). The core reaction serves of the parents? These ideas will come alive as you create as the jumping-off point for introducing experimental variables crazy creatures with a unique kit, and study the resulting such as temperature, pH, substrate, and enzyme concentra- population. tion. The capstone activity is for student-directed experiments using naturally occurring enzymes found in mushrooms. AP® Biology: Cell Respiration in Germinating Expand the lab to ecological and evolutionary studies with Peas (Bio) mushrooms and fungi in different ecological niches. (Grades 9–12) 140, Convention Center Sponsor: PASCO scientific Physics with Vernier (Phys) Presenter to be announced (Grades 9–College) 116, Convention Center This session explores PASCO’s state-of-the-art science teach- Sponsor: Vernier Software & Technology ing solutions for one of the toughest aspects of biological Matt Anthes-Washburn ([email protected]) and David L. investigations—cell respiration. In this hands-on workshop, Vernier ([email protected]), Vernier Software & Technology, you will participate in standards-based probeware lab activi- Beaverton, Ore. ties from PASCO’s new AP biology curriculum. Be one of Experiments such as sound waves and motion of a cart on a the first to experience how the SPARK Science Learning ramp from our popular Physics with Vernier lab book will be System™ can improve opportunities for inquiry and deepen performed. A variety of new physics accessories such as the student understanding of core topics and science practices. Optics Expansion Kit will be available to try as well. Con- duct these experiments using LabQuest and LabQuest Mini. Physics and Physical Science: Investigating Motion (Phys) Water Quality with Vernier (Env) (Grades 9–12) 141, Convention Center (Grades 7–College) 117, Convention Center Sponsor: PASCO scientific Sponsor: Vernier Software & Technology Presenter to be announced Robyn Johnson ([email protected]) and Mike Collins Investigate the differences between speed and velocity in this ([email protected]), Vernier Software & Technology, Beaver- hands-on, probeware-based workshop featuring PASCO carts ton, Ore. and PAStrack. Your hands-on experience will include using Learn how to use LabQuest and sensors to study water qual- one of PASCO’s standards-based SPARKlabs® to improve ity in the field. Try LabQuest’s Data Matrix mode, designed student understanding of motion, which is a foundation topic to make field data management easy. Learn how to map your in the study of physics and physical science. Additional activi- sampling sites and data on Google Maps and ArcGIS using ties will be demonstrated. Logger Pro software. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 139 Thursday, 10:00 AM–12 Noon 10:00 AM–12 Noon Workshop 10:15–11:00 AM Global Conversations in Science Education Conference Poster Session PDI PSTEM Pathway Session: Cognitive Science Learning Principles in Action: Contrasting Cases (Gen) (General) White River Ballroom E/F, JW Marriott (General) White River Ballroom C, JW Marriott By Preregistration Only Chris Schunn ([email protected]), University of Pittsburgh, Presider: Norman Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technol- Pa. ogy, Chicago Using Contrasting Cases is a cognitive science, research- Here’s an opportunity to have focused, unrestricted interac- based learning principle that increases student learning in tions with your science teaching colleagues from around the science. Come find out how to embed it in your teaching! world. Posters will focus on projects from various cultures and will highlight similarities and differences across cultures. 10:00 AM–12 Noon Meeting New Educational Paradigm: STEAM Education in NSTA Technology Advisory Board Meeting Korea Utah, Marriott Downtown Juneuy Hong, Seowon University, Cheongju, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea Bongwoo Lee, Dankook University, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, 10:05–10:30 AM Special Session Republic of Korea Meet the Presidents and Board/Council (Gen) Sooah Lee, Sinsanggye Elementary School, Nowon-gu, (General) NSTA Exhibit Hall Entrance, Convention Center Seoul, Republic of Korea Come “meet and greet” with your elected NSTA officers. The President, President-Elect, and Retiring President along Teaching and Learning Model for STEAM Educa- with your Board and Council members are looking forward tion in Korea to talking with you at the conference! Stop by and join us for Jeongwoo Son, Gyongsang National University, Jinju-si, good conversation on your way to the exhibits. Republic of Korea Youngjoon Shin, Gyeongin National University of Educa- tion, Gyodae-Gil, Incheon, Republic of Korea 10:10 AM–6:00 PM Exhibits SooHyung Lee, Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, Exhibit Hall F, Convention Center Jongro-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea Come see the most up-to-date science textbooks, software, Seize the Anniversary and Integrate Instructional equipment, and other teaching materials. Some exhibitors Units into a Theme: 100 Years of Nuclear Physics will offer materials for sale. Jun-Ju Chiu, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan Yes, a Preservice Course in Differentiated Instruc- tion in Science and Math Anthony W. Bartley, Ann Kajander, and Jennifer Holm, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ont., Canada Integrated Educational Projects to Contribute to Sustainable Development in Argentina Carlos M. Castro-Acuña, National Autonomous Univer- sity of Mexico, Mexico City Jose M. Abraham and Maria L. Azar, National Univer- sity of San Luis, Argentina Education by Competences Through Formative and Integral Projects in COBAEH Iliana V. Mayorga-Dominguez, Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico Ramiro E. Dominguez-Danache and Carlos M. Castro-Acuña, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City 140 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 10:15–11:00 AM Research Trends in Science Education: Princess Nora Conceptualising Learning for 11- to 14-Year-Olds: University Graduate Research Exploring Perspectives of Learning Science and Hiya M. Almazroa, Princess Nora University, Riyadh, Math from Teachers in the West Midlands, U.K. Saudi Arabia Deb J. McGregor, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, U.K. Teaching Physical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry in the National Autonomous University Korean’s New Revolution of Science Education of Mexico Choi Junghoon, University of Hanyang, Seoul, Republic Ramiro E. Dominguez-Danache and Carlos M. Cas- of Korea tro-Acuña, National Autonomous University of Mexico, STEM Education Through the Education of Energy Mexico City and Climate Change The Periodic Table for Younger Students (Canada) Sunghee Lee, Woljung Elementary School, Seoul, Republic Patricia M. Betts and Matthias Bierenstiel, Cape of Korea Breton University, Sydney, N.S., Canada Kapsu Kim, Young Seok Jhun, and Dong Hoon Shin, Seoul National University of Education, Seoul, Republic of A Sampling of African Attitudes Toward Science Korea and Science Education Kwanghoon Chung and Doo Won Lim, Gwacheon Anne K. Perry, American Cooperative School of Tunis, National Science Museum, Gwacheon, Republic of Korea Laouina, Tunisia So Hee Jeon, Korea Energy Management Corp., Yongin Using Drama to Promote Understanding of Inquiry City Deb J. McGregor, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, Investigation on the Use of High School Biology U.K. Textbooks in China Mainland: Perceptions of Stu- The GLOBE Program Around the World dents, Teachers, and Coordinators Teresa J. Kennedy, UCAR Satellite Office, Tyler, Tex. Wenyuan Yang and Enshan Liu, Beijing Normal Univer- sity, Beijing, China Thriving in the Polar Seas Christina Cheng, University of Illinois at Urbana–Cham- Primary Teachers’ Views of Nature of Science in paign, Urbana Chile: Is It Possible to Improve It? Hernan L. Cofre, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Connecting Policy with Practice: The Nigerian Case Study of Science Teacher Education Policy, Demand, IIT Boeing Scholars Academy: Connecting Local Supply, and Quality and Global STEM Issues for High-achieving Urban Peter A. Okebukola, Lagos State University, Lagos, Teens Nigeria Marya Spont, llinois Institute of Technology, Chicago 10:30 AM–12 Noon Workshop PDI McREL Pathway Session: What Works in Science Learn how to plan instruction that reveals what students Classrooms—Developing Student Understanding know about nanoscience and technology content and how Using a Conceptual Change Model to Teach Nano- you can help them develop understanding of these hard-to- science and Technology Concepts (Gen) teach concepts. We will provide a planning template and (General) White River Ballroom G, JW Marriott sample lessons. The strategies used come from a framework Christine S. Jones, University of Colorado, Boulder that forms the basis of Designing Effective Science Instruction. Anne Tweed ([email protected]), 2004–2005 NSTA Presi- dent, and McREL, Denver, Colo. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 141 Thursday, 10:30 AM–12 Noon 10:30 AM–12 Noon Exhibitor Workshop 10:30 AM–1:00 PM Meeting Using FOSSweb 2.0 and Technology to Support AMSE Board Meeting Learning (Gen) (By Invitation Only) House, Westin (Grades K–8) 137, Convention Center Please visit www.amsek16.org for further information. Sponsor: Delta Education/School Specialty Science–FOSS Kate Jordan, Linda De Lucchi, and Nicole Medina, 11:00–11:45 AM Exhibitor Workshop Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley The FOSS website (www.fossweb.com) has been redesigned Expedition Earth and Beyond: Getting Students with new features! We’ll unveil new resources, including Actively Involved in NASA Exploration, Discovery, electronic versions of teacher’s guides and student books, and the Process of Science (Earth) multimedia activities, streaming video, and interactive white (Grades 5–12) 142, Convention Center board resources. Learn how to integrate new technology Sponsor: NASA elements into your classroom to support student learning. Paige Graff, Jacobs/ESCG/NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, Tex. Bring the excitement of NASA to your classroom through 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Meeting meaningful connections with NASA scientists, resources, SESD Board Meeting and standards-aligned, inquiry-based activities. To help Atlanta, Marriott Downtown motivate students in STEM, the Expedition Earth and The annual business meeting of Science Education for Stu- Beyond (EEAB) program uses the unique platform of the dents with Disabilities, an associated group with NSTA. International Space Station (ISS) and astronaut imagery. Open to everyone—please join us! For more information, These NASA resources are used as a hook to inspire students visit www.sesd.info. to learn and investigate processes that have sculpted the surface of Earth and other worlds in our solar system. This workshop will train you to inspire, engage, and prepare your students for STEM careers. 11:00 AM–12 Noon Presentations SESSION 1 SESSION 3 NMLSTA Session: Win Big! Write a Grant (Gen) NMEA Session: Teaching About the Ocean from (General) 240, Convention Center Thousands of Miles Away (Gen) Patty McGinnis, NBCT ([email protected]), Arcola (Elementary–Middle Level) Grand Ballroom 5, Westin Intermediate School, Eagleville, Pa. Meghan Marrero ([email protected]), Mercy College, Kitchka P. Petrova, NBCT ([email protected]), Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Ponce de Leon Middle School, Coral Gables, Fla. Lisa Chizek ([email protected]), NASA Endeavor Project, Do you have a dream? What’s stopping you? You can’t win Traer, Iowa if you don’t apply! Learn grant writing tips from two suc- Soi Chong Powell ([email protected]), NASA cessful grant writers. Endeavor Project, Evansville, Ind. All students have a natural curiosity about the ocean. Learn SESSION 2 how to teach science standards through the ocean, even if PDI BEST Pathway Session: How Can Students in Grades you are far inland. 3–5 Understand Energy? (Gen) (Elementary) White River Ballroom B, JW Marriott Sara J. Lacy ([email protected]), TERC, Cambridge, Mass. Presider: Arthur Eisenkraft ([email protected]), 2000–2001 NSTA President, and University of Massachu- setts Boston Explore how students can look at common experiences in the elementary science curriculum in terms of energy transfer. 142 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 11:00 AM–12 Noon 11:00 AM–12 Noon Workshops 11:00 AM–12:30 PM General Session NSTA Press Session: Solving “Earth Science Puzzles” The Science Behind Chasing Tornadoes with Data (Earth) (General) Sagamore Ballroom 1–5, Convention Center (Middle Level–High School) JW Grand Ballroom 7, JW Marriott Tim Samaras (tsamaras@ecentral. Margie Turrin ([email protected]), Lamont-Doherty com), Severe-Storms Researcher Earth Observatory, Columbia University, Palisades, N.Y. and National Geographic Emerg- Help your Earth science students improve their science ing Explorer, National Geographic, process skills by addressing real-world scientific situations Lakewood, Colo. and data. Presider and Introduction of Speaker: NASA in a Box (Gen) Patricia Simmons, NSTA President, (General) Capitol III, Westin and North Carolina State University, April A. Lanotte ([email protected]; april.a.lanotte@ Raleigh nasa.gov), Einstein Fellow, NASA Headquarters, Washing- Platform Guests: Tim Samaras; Patricia Simmons; Alan J. Mc- ton, D.C. Cormack, NSTA Retiring President, and San Diego State Uni- This hands-on workshop allows participants to try free versity, San Diego, Calif.; Karen Ostlund, NSTA President-Elect, lessons and activities about flight, forces, and motion using and Retired Professor, The University of Texas at Austin; Bill NASA’s new “Museum in a Box” materials. Badders, NSTA President-Elect-Elect, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland Heights, Ohio; Duane Nickell, 11:00 AM–12 Noon Exhibitor Workshop President, Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc., and Franklin Central High School, Indianapolis, Ind; Kate Baird, Active Physics: Incorporate STEM in Physics Class NSTA Director, District X, and Indiana University–Purdue Through a Simple Engineering Design Cycle (Phys) University Columbus; LeRoy Lee, 1986–1987 NSTA Presi- (Grades 9–12) 132, Convention Center dent, NSTA Treasurer, and Wisconsin Science Network, Sponsor: It’s About Time DeForest; Francis Q. Eberle, NSTA Executive Director, Arthur Eisenkraft, 2000–2001 NSTA President, and Arlington, Va.; Carolyn Hayes, Chairperson, NSTA India- University of Massachusetts Boston napolis National Conference, and Indiana University School Learn the benefits of the Engineering Design Cycle for teach- of Medicine, Indianapolis; Gerald Krockover, Program ing and learning physics. See how Dr. Arthur Eisenkraft Coordinator, NSTA Indianapolis National Conference, designed a project-driven course that makes a difference in and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.; Monica Ellis, performance for all levels of students from the start of the Local Arrangements Coordinator, NSTA Indianapolis National semester to the completion. Also, you will be introduced to Conference, and HASTI Past President, Indianapolis, Ind. the use of data logging technology to enhance the classroom experience. With his vehicle jammed with GPS gear, radios, scanners, a wireless internet connection, and satellite tracking devices, Tim Samaras is able to get dramatic footage of twisters and lightning as you’ve never seen it. Join us for an enthralling presentation as Tim shares the science and technology in- volved in chasing tornadoes. Denver native, Tim Samaras has made a fast-moving career out of storm chasing, especially mid-April through June. Using his back- ground in engineering and science, Tim invented a tornado probe to record meteorological data inside of tornadoes. On June 24, 2003, Tim dropped a probe in the path of an F-4 tornado where it measured an astounding 100 millibar pressure drop—a record that still stands today. A driving force behind his research is to increase warning times in “Tornado Alley,” where seconds add up to saved lives. This speaker is sponsored by National Geographic Learning. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 143 Thursday, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM 11:15 AM–12:15 PM Global Conversations Concurrent Session #3 105, JW Marriott in Science Education Conference Concurrent Presider: Stephen A. Bartos, Illinois Institute of Technol- Sessions ogy, Chicago A Practical Science in U.K. Schools—Is It Fit for By Preregistration Only Purpose? These sessions feature papers from national and international Beth Jones and Ginny Page, The Gatsby Charitable Foun- science educators on issues relating to Science, Technology, dation, London, England Engineering, and Mathematics education in K–16. Concurrent Session #4 106, JW Marriott Concurrent Session #1 103, JW Marriott Presider: Dionysius T. Gnanakkan, Illinois Institute of Presider: Selina L. Bartels, Illinois Institute of Technology, Technology, Chicago Chicago Design and Use Two-Tier Test Fitting for Rasch CESI: Experimental Design—A Springboard to Models to Investigate Grades 10–11 Students’ Un- STEM Integration derstanding of Photosynthesis Barbara Z. Tharp, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Cheng Liu, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Tex. Enshan Liu, Beijing, Normal University, Beijing, China Melissa C. Sleeper, Indian River School District, Vero Beach, Fla. 11:30 AM–12:30 PM Exhibitor Workshop Concurrent Session #2 104, JW Marriott Enhancing the Elementary Classroom Through Presider: Megan E. Faurot, Illinois Institute of Technology, Robotics (Phys) Chicago (Grades 2–4) 202, Convention Center Conversation in Science Classes for a Comprehensive Sponsor: LEGO Education Understanding Presenter to be announced Rachel Abadi, Levinsky College of Education and Kib- Learn how your students can explore science and math butzim College of Education, Tel-Aviv, Israel concepts through robotics by building moving models out of Taha Massalha, The Academic Arab College of Education, LEGO® bricks and programming the models using software Haifa, Israel developed specifically for elementary students. 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Join AIMS for hands-on activities that focus on the geo- Reading the Rocks: Fossils, Evidence, and Crosscut- sphere—its layers, its profiles, and its historical record. ting Concepts (Bio) We will build models and make diagrams, uncover a fossil (Grades 6–9) 106, Convention Center record, and make inferences from it. Sponsor: LAB-AIDS, Inc. Bill Cline, LAB-AIDS, Inc., Ronkonkoma, N.Y. BIOZONE Biology Workbooks and Presentation Examine simulated drill core samples to develop a strati- Media (Grades 9–12) (Bio) graphic column and rise to the challenge of interpreting the (Grades 9–College) 103, Convention Center stories fossils tell! Join us in this scenario from the LAB-AIDS Sponsor: BIOZONE International Issues and Life Science, Evolution unit. Answer the challenge of Richard Allan, BIOZONE International, Hamilton, New “How can you determine which fossils are older, which are Zealand younger, and which are likely to be from extinct species?” BIOZONE’s acclaimed student workbooks with their cut- This activity will cover core ideas from the Next Generation ting-edge content can assist students to achieve success. With Science Framework for “Evidence of Common Ancestry clear learning objectives, concept-based design, and engaging and Diversity” as it weaves in crosscutting concepts such as graphics, these workbooks encourage critical thinking and stability and change. active interactions. Take home a free book. Siemens STEM Academy: Top FREE STEM Resources Misconception Mania: Exciting and Engaging Ways for Your Classroom (Gen) to Address Common Misunderstandings in K–8 Sci- (Grades K–12) 110, Convention Center ence (Gen) Sponsor: Discovery Education (Grades K–8) 104, Convention Center Lance Rougeux, Discovery Education, Silver Spring, Md. Sponsor: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Do you want to boost STEM learning in your classroom? Are Michael DiSpezio, Science Writer and Educational Con- you looking for tools and resources that you can use in your sultant, North Falmouth, Mass. classroom immediately? Let’s explore 10 dynamic websites Join Houghton Mifflin Harcourt author Michael DiSpezio that can help you make STEM a part of your class every day, for an entertaining and eye-opening survey of common including the Siemens STEM Academy (siemensstemacademy. misconceptions in science. Participants will expand their com), a site with free resources, webinars, and professional awareness of common science myths through game show– development opportunities. You will walk away with a style interactions and engage in a variety of easy-to-repeat wealth of free tools and resources for your classroom. and inexpensive activities that effectively correct students’ misunderstandings. STEM-ify Your Science Lessons! (Gen) (Grades 7–12) 130, Convention Center Lemons and Light Bulbs: Exploring the Chemistry Sponsor: Science Kit of Electricity (Chem) Andrew Fulton, VWR Education, West Henrietta, N.Y. (Grades 9–12) 105, Convention Center Encourage critical thinking and integrate STEM concepts Sponsor: LAB-AIDS, Inc. in your science labs with the guided inquiry experiments in Tom Hsu, Author, Andover, Mass. this hands-on workshop. We’ll use Really Easy Data (RED) The person who comes up with better batteries for elec- probeware to show how easy it is to add practical technology tric cars will make oodles. The chemistry of electricity is applications to every lesson. Learn and share ideas for life, cutting-edge chemical engineering and technology as well as environmental, and physical science. the chemistry of our nervous system. Learn how to make a 146 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM Hands-On Science for the Elementary Classroom as entities like the Partnership for 21st Century Skills call for Using Probeware (Gen) improved student thinking across all disciplines. This ses- (Grades K–5) 131, Convention Center sion will develop an understanding of inquiry and evidence Sponsor: Science Kit and outline teaching strategies that participants can use to Tim Montondo, VWR Education, Rochester, N.Y. develop these important ideas. Learn how to engage the iPod generation by integrating probeware technology that looks and feels familiar to your The Next Generation of Science Virtual Labs for the elementary students. Discover how to incorporate Really Entire Science Curriculum! No Cleanup! (Gen) Easy Data probeware and cross-curricular learning into (Grades 9–12) 134, Convention Center your classroom so your students can spend more time on Sponsor: Pearson real science, math, and engineering concepts. Brian Woodfield, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah Brian Woodfield, author and creator of Pearson’s Virtual Inquiry and Evidence: Keys to Getting Students to Lab series, will demo some of his latest eye-popping virtual Inquire (Gen) labs, which are so visually realistic you have to see them to (Grades K–8) 133, Convention Center believe them! Whether you are short on time or short on Sponsor: Pearson lab materials, virtual labs gives students the opportunity to Michael Padilla, 2005–2006 NSTA President, and Clem- experiment numerous times with various materials…with son University, Clemson, S.C. no cleanup! Inquiry continues to be a major thrust in science education 28767$1',1* 6&,(1&(75$'(%22.6 :+$7$5(7+(<"s+2:'2<283,&.7+(0"s+2:'2<2886(7+(0,17+(&/$665220" 0HHWPHPEHUVRIWKH2XWVWDQGLQJ6FLHQFH7UDGH%RRN VHOHFWLRQFRPPLWWHH³WKH\·OOKHOS\RXRSHQDQHZFKDSWHU LQ\RXUWHDFKLQJ,QWHJUDWLQJVFLHQFHOLWHUDF\NHHSVVWXGHQWV LQWHUHVWHGDQGPDNHVIRUDQHIÀFLHQWFODVVURRP )ULGD\0DUFK ² $0 -:0DUULRWW,QGLDQDSROLV :KLWH5LYHU%DOOURRP' %22.5%2 $))/(0((7$87+256 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 147 Thursday, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM Engineering in the Classroom: Opportunities for how these procedures can be integrated into classroom experi- Integrating Across Your Curriculum (Gen) ments utilizing the affordable and user-friendly Edvocycler and (Grades K–8) 143, Convention Center electrophoresis equipment. Non-DNA-based identification Sponsor: Carolina Biological Supply Co. methods that are adaptable for classroom experiments will Ann P. McMahon ([email protected]), Ann P. also be featured. McMahon, LLC, St. Louis, Mo. K–8 engineering requires a fundamentally different teach- Teaching AP Chemistry with Molecular-Level Visu- ing process than typical science instruction. Explore how alization and Simulation Tools (Chem) to integrate engineering design across your curriculum and (Grades 8–College) 203, Convention Center develop collaboration skills in your students. Experience how Sponsor: Wavefunction, Inc. to translate engineering processes into classroom best prac- Paul D. Price ([email protected]), Trinity Valley School, tices. Learn how incorporating engineering design processes Fort Worth, Tex. affects assessment practices and professional development. Indispensable in many college chemistry courses, molecular modeling is also an effective learning tool for the high school Comparative Mammalian Organ Dissection with classroom. Bring your laptop (Windows or Mac OS X) to this Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Specimens (Bio) hands-on workshop and learn how to support your teaching (Grades 6–12) 144, Convention Center of AP Chemistry with the powerful 2012 release of Odyssey Sponsor: Carolina Biological Supply Co. College Chemistry. Andrew Uy, Carolina Biological Supply Co., Burlington, N.C. Flinn Scientific Presents Best Practices for Teaching Experience a far superior and safer alternative to formalde- Chemistry™ Experiments and Demonstrations hyde with Carolina’s Perfect Solution specimens. Participants (Chem) dissect a sheep brain, cow eye, pig heart, and pig kidney and (Grades 9–12) Wabash Ballroom 1, Convention Center observe major internal and external structures to gain a bet- Sponsor: Flinn Scientific, Inc. ter understanding of these mammalian organs. An excellent Irene Cesa, Flinn Scientific, Inc., Batavia, Ill. comparative dissection with Carolina’s best specimens! Join us as we present exciting and interactive demonstra- tions on the features and benefits of our new comprehensive Introduction to Wisconsin Fast Plants® (Bio) Teaching Chemistry professional development program. (Grades K–12) 145, Convention Center You now have the opportunity to learn best practices from Sponsor: Carolina Biological Supply Co. 20 award-winning master teachers as they carry out their Laurie Nixon, Carolina Biological Supply Co., Burlington, favorite experiments, demonstrations, and chemistry lab N.C. activities. Discover how each 40-minute video can help you Students can actively take part in science with new hands-on build content knowledge and improve your pedagogical skills activities using Wisconsin Fast Plants. These minuscule and and confidence! Handouts! quick-growing plants are ideal classroom tools for explor- ing environmental effects, variation, life cycle, and nutrient cycling. Engage in hands-on activities such as planting seeds and pick up free materials. Bring the Exciting World of PCR-based and Forensic Science into Your Classroom (Bio) (Grades 8–College) 201, Convention Center Sponsor: Edvotek Jack Chirikjian ([email protected]), Khuyen Mai (info@ edvotek.com), and Lucia Dussan ([email protected]), Edvotek, Washington, D.C. Engage in new experiments featuring different techniques used in novel forensics such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and other DNA analysis approaches. Learn fundamen- tals of how to prepare your own DNA for fingerprinting, and 148 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 12 Noon–12:45 PM 12 Noon–12:45 PM Exhibitor Workshop 12 Noon–1:15 PM Exhibitor Workshop Teaching from Space (Gen) STEM Professional Development Opportunity: (Grades K–12) 142, Convention Center STEM Education Using Inquiry Investigations™ Sponsor: NASA (Gen) Matthew J. Keil, NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, (Grades 7–10) 136, Convention Center Tex. Sponsor: Frey Scientific/School Specialty Science Make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Lou Loftin, Northwest Regional Professional Development or STEM, come alive for learners. Each experience and Program, Reno, Nev. resource offered through the NASA Teaching From Space Learn about STEM education and how to integrate technol- Office is intended to be unique and accessible and to provide ogy and hands-on inquiry. Conduct a STEM-focused activity real-life connections to the world of STEM. Learn how to that links science concepts and new USB U-Log™ datalog- get involved in real NASA missions and research, gain access ging technology to construct and investigate frequency to NASA experts, and use NASA equipment to take learning transmission in Bell’s Gallows telephone. See how the online to a new level. program iNeo/SCI™ allows the integration of activities into a STEM-based curriculum. 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Ann Brokaw ([email protected]), Rocky River High Come create and control beautiful standing wave patterns School, Rocky River, Ohio resonating on a vibrating string with CPO’s wave machine. View HHMI’s new short film, The Making of the Fittest: Natural Use a synthesizer to explore the wave properties of sound, Selection and Adaptation, the story of the rock pocket mouse and play music on a set of PVC palm pipes and learn how to as a living example of Darwin’s process of natural selection. make sets of your own. We’ll show you how. Learn about and receive free brand-new resources to help you bring this memorable example of the evolutionary process Middle School Life Science: Learning Biodiversity into your classroom. Participants will receive classroom- Through Hands-On, Probeware-based Activities ready materials appropriate for all levels of biology, including (Bio) (Grades 6–8) 140, Convention Center middle school, high school, and undergraduate. Sponsor: PASCO scientific K–8 Science with Vernier (Gen) Presenter to be announced (Grades K–8) 116, Convention Center When you conduct an activity from the Sally Ride Science™ Sponsor: Vernier Software & Technology SPARKlab® series, you’ll get hands-on experience with Matt Anthes-Washburn ([email protected]) and David a state-of-the-art way to meet the Life Science standards. Carter ([email protected]), Vernier Software & Technology, These activities from Sally Ride Science and PASCO cover Beaverton, Ore. the content you already teach through integrated, probe- Learn how easy it is to measure temperature, gas pressure, ware-based guided inquiry lessons. The hands-on activity magnetic field, and more. Try experiments from our popu- and teacher resources will cover concepts related to the lar Elementary Science with Vernier and Middle School Science biodiversity that is present in soil, through data collection with Vernier lab books using sensors on our LabQuest or and enhanced observational tools. on a computer using our low-cost line of Go! products or LabQuest Mini. Chemistry—Atmospheric Pressure (Chem) (Grades 9–12) 141, Convention Center Inquiry-based Biology with Vernier (Bio) Sponsor: PASCO scientific (Grades 9–College) 117, Convention Center Presenter to be announced Sponsor: Vernier Software & Technology This session explores PASCO’s state-of-the-art science teach- Mike Collins ([email protected]) and Elaine Nam (info@ ing solutions for a topic covered in all levels of chemistry vernier.com), Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, Ore. classes—gases in the atmosphere. PASCO’s Atmospheric Do you need to add inquiry labs to your biology course? Vernier Properties Chamber, with its closed system and ability to has done the work for you with our new book, Investigating Biol- incorporate sensors, is an ideal vessel to study gas laws and ogy through Inquiry. In this hands-on workshop, you will be able equilibrium involving gases. Use this standards-based guided to try an investigation using LabQuest and our LabQuest Mini. inquiry activity as a platform to teach your students about pressure, gases, stoichiometry, and much more. Experience how SPARKscience™ can change your teaching practice and improve your students’ understanding of core chemistry topics. 150 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education We Have the Answers Ave NSTA #1659 Pick up your “NSTA Roadmap” to guide you through member benets, products, services, programs, and partners—free gifts, too! 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Education, Capitol Heights, Md. ac.za), Chair of Science Education, Marang Presider: Kate Baird, NSTA Direc- Centre for Mathematics and Science Edu- tor, District X, and Indiana Univer- cation, Wits University, Johannesburg, sity–Purdue University Columbus South Africa Science is an art, and researchers In this talk I will provide contextual infor- are artists. Fundamental to science research is the explorer’s mation regarding the ups and downs of ability to ask questions, frame a pathway to an answer, and science education in South Africa. The challenges will be interpret what he or she finds. But this is also what science framed as a vicious cycle. I will then focus on two strategies education in the classroom ought to be—immersing our used to break the cycle—second-chance tertiary access children in authentic science experiences that bring to bear programs for students leaving school early and teacher practices and core knowledge so they, too, can become development initiatives. artists. Through A Framework for K–12 Science Education, we Marissa Rollnick is chair of science education in the Marang Centre are finally, hopefully, seeing a national emphasis on science for Science and Mathematics Education. She holds a BSc, H. Dip.Ed, education as classroom modeling of real science, and students and PhD from Wits University and MSc degree from the University given the ability to be scientists and engineers. of East Anglia. Dr. Jeff Goldstein is director of the National Center for Earth and Prior to taking up the position of chairperson of Science Educa- Space Science Education (NCESSE), where he is responsible for tion, Dr. Rollnick was director of the College of Science, an access overseeing the creation and delivery of national science education program for students entering the science faculty. initiatives with a focus on Earth and space. These include programs Prior to returning to South Africa in 1990, she worked in Swa- for schools, families, and the public; professional development for ziland at the William Pitcher Teachers’ College and the University grades K–12 educators; and exhibitions for museums and science of Swaziland. centers. Dr. Goldstein oversees the Voyage National Program, which installs replicas of the Voyage Model Solar System in communities around the world. 152 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 12:30–1:30 PM 12:30–1:30 PM Presentations SESSION 1 SESSION 3 Assessment for Learning: Increasing Students’ Digitizing the Learning Experience and Taking IT Learning with Feedback (Gen) Mobile (Gen) (Middle Level–High School) 111/112, Convention Center (General) 120, Convention Center Robin Groves ([email protected]), Curtin University of Ben Smith ([email protected]) and Jared Mader Technology, Perth, Western Australia, Australia ([email protected]), Red Lion (Pa.) Area School Join me as I outline evidence that formative assessment increases District student achievement in science and provide science education Learn how to use iPods and other mobile devices in the science strategies that teachers and students can use. classroom. You can put your content on your students’ devices. SESSION 2 SESSION 4 Clue into Climate (Gen) How Do You Know What They Know? Assessing (Middle Level–High School) 113, Convention Center Understanding (Gen) Andrea Swensrud ([email protected]) and Jessica Neely, (Preschool–Middle Level) 121, Convention Center KQED, San Francisco, Calif. Anne Mechler ([email protected]) and Karen Engage middle school and high school students in learning Norris, J. Erik Jonsson Community School, Dallas, Tex. about climate using free digital media resources, hands-on Exemplary assessment practices deepen student understand- activities, and standards-based lessons. ing and transform teaching and learning. Increase student performance with assessment strategies within the Under- standing by Design framework. TEACHERS IN GEOSCIENCES Mississippi State University offers a unique and exciting M.S. degree program through distance learning— the Teachers in Geosciences (TIG) program. Students who successfully complete this two-year, 12-course, 36-hour curriculum are awarded an M.S. degree in Geosciences The core courses in meteorology, geology, hydrology, oceanography, planetary science and environmental geoscience are taught via the internet. Over 3OO students from across the country and around the world are enrolled. Program highlights include: • DVD lectures created by Geoscience faculty • course materials presented online • Master of Science degree earned in two years • little time spent away from home (8-1O days in the field) • MSU in-state tuition rate offered to all students Arizona field course GEOSCIENCES DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS distance.msstate.edu/geosciences Mississippi State University is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Prospective students should check with the Department of Education in their states for local certification policies. Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity employer. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 153 Thursday, 12:30–1:30 PM SESSION 5 SESSION 9 Standards-aligned, Inquiry-based Physics Modules The Keys to Improved Learning: 19 Ways to Trans- by and for High School Physics Teachers (Phys) form Teacher Performance (Phys) (High School) 126, Convention Center (General) 207, Convention Center Milijana Suskavcevic ([email protected]), Rice University, Jeff C. Marshall ([email protected]), Clemson Univer- Houston, Tex. sity, Clemson, S.C. Invigorate your physics lessons with several teacher-devel- Begin transforming your classroom today! Come learn things oped, inquiry-based modules in mechanics, electricity, and that you can change (and how to change them) to improve magnetism—a part of the Inquiry Physics program at Rice student achievement in the K–12 science classroom. University. SESSION 10 SESSION 6 Medical Mysteries Web Adventures (Bio) A Spiraling Chemistry Curriculum: Mastering Core (General) 209, Convention Center Chemical Concepts (Chem) Lynn Lauterbach ([email protected]) and Yvonne (High School) 128, Convention Center Klisch ([email protected]), Rice University, Houston, Christopher J. Carrillo ([email protected]) and Phillip C. Tex. Cook ([email protected]), Culver Academies, Culver, Ind. Teach microbiology, reinforce process skills, and incorporate Help your students gain a better understanding of core chem- technology into your curriculum. Experience this free online ical concepts. Join us as we highlight a chemistry curriculum adventure game that promotes scientific inquiry and STEM that uses repetition of content in increasing complexity and careers while teaching about infectious diseases, immunity, learn how this approach facilitates students’ mastery of core and the scientific method. Handouts! concepts as defined in the overall course standards. SESSION 11 SESSION 7 From Seed to Fruit—Exploring the Garden and Pol- Dialogues for the Biology Classroom (Bio) lination (Bio) (Middle Level–College) 204, Convention Center (Elementary) 210, Convention Center Greg Bisbee ([email protected]), Arrowhead High Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue ([email protected]), Towson School, Hartland, Wis. University, Towson, Md. Craig Berg ([email protected]), University of Wisconsin– Explore how a children’s book and a science/engineering Milwaukee unit engage primary students in learning about gardening Kathleen Westrich, Reagan High School, Milwaukee, and the interdependence of flowering plants and pollinators. Wis. Come hear about Dialogues, a student-engaging activity in SESSION 12 which pairs of students read and act out two-person conver- Managing a Science Fair in the Classroom (Gen) sations based on biology content and issues. (Elementary) 212, Convention Center JoEllen Schuleman ([email protected]), P.S. 134M SESSION 8 Henrietta Szold, New York, N.Y. Virtual Science Notebooking: Build Mechanical For many of our students, participating in the science fair is Toys with Engineering e-Mentors (Phys) a challenge. Gone are the days of home-based projects and, (Elementary–Middle Level) 206, Convention Center increasingly, the classroom teacher is left to provide the sup- Gail Bush ([email protected]), Blue Springs (Mo.) School port formerly given by parents. Learn how to easily manage District a classroom full of projects. Take science notebooking to the next level with the help of a camera, a wiki, and some experts from National Lab Network (www.nationallabnetwork.org). 154 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education SHOP for the latest in PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Titles at the CONFERENCE BOOKSTORE FREE SHIPPING Onsite y Purchases Onl Learning and STEM Student More Brain- Teaching Scienti c Research Powered Science Inquiry Handbook Grades 5–12 Grades K–8 Grades 9–12 Members: $26.36 Members: $23.96 Members: $19.16 Non-members: $32.95 Non-members: $29.95 Non-members: $23.95 Science the Uncovering Welcome to “Write” Way Student Ideas Nanoscience in Life Science, Grades K–8 Grades 9–12 Members: $20.76 Volume 1 Members: $20.76 Non-members: $25.95 Grades K–12 Non-members: $25.95 Members: $23.96 Non-members: $29.95 Models-Based Schoolyard Gourmet Lab Science Teaching Science Grades 6–12 Grades K–12 Grades K–12 Members: $27.96 Members: $23.16 Members: $22.36 Non-members: $34.95 Non-members: $28.95 Non-members: $27.95 Take-Home Yet More Everyday Front-Page Chemistry Science Mysteries Science: Engaging Teens in Science Grades 9–12 Grades K–8 Members: $22.36 Members: $20.76 Literacy Non-members: $27.95 Non-members: $25.95 Grades 9-12 Members: $19.96 Non-members: $24.95 Visit the NSTA Science Bookstore or buy online at www.nsta.org/store. Thursday, 12:30–1:30 PM SESSION 13 SESSION 16 (two presentations) Compost: The “Rot” Thing for Our Earth (Env) (Middle Level) 243, Convention Center (Elementary) 235, Convention Center Presider: James E. Hollenbeck ([email protected]), Indiana Fred Estes ([email protected]), The Nueva School, University Southeast, New Albany Hillsborough, Calif. Shining Star and Novas (Gen) Build Earth awareness and activism in early childhood stu- James E. Hollenbeck ([email protected]), Natalie dents through the use of classroom composting and gardening Bronson ([email protected]), Sarah Vaughn (rossse@ to integrate science, math, and social studies. umail.iu.edu), C. Michelle Kummer ([email protected]), Katie M. Wright ([email protected]), and Angelica M. SESSION 14 Ronke ([email protected]), Indiana University Southeast, New Not Just Tests and Lab Reports: Alternate Assessment Albany in Chemistry (Chem) Join us for a discussion on how the Shining Star Program (Middle Level–High School) 237, Convention Center provided experiences for students that led to improved STEM Patti Duncan ([email protected]), Wallenpaupack state exam scores for the Greater Clark School Corporation. Area School District, Hawley, Pa. Enhancing Middle School Science Learning Through Tired of grading the same old papers over and over again? Exploration Curriculum and Service Learning Ready to see what your students really know? Come find (Gen) ways to let them shine! Chih-Che Tai ([email protected]), East Tennessee State University, Johnson City SESSION 15 Mao-Cheng Lin, Guang Wu Junior High School, Hsinchu The Driving Question Board as a Professional Devel- City, Taiwan opment Tool (Gen) Hear about lessons learned from a 10-year practice of using (Elementary–Middle Level) 242, Convention Center exploration curriculum and service learning to advance Jeffrey C. Nordine ([email protected]), Trinity Univer- middle school students’ interest in and achievement of sci- sity, San Antonio, Tex. ence learning Discover a visual organizer that can support you in planning and teaching inquiry-based science units. SESSION 17 If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can’t I? Join the Classroom Regeneration Revolution! (Bio) (Middle Level–High School) 244, Convention Center Mark C. Krotec ([email protected]), Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School, Pittsburgh, Pa. Revolutionize middle school and high school biology, human anatomy and physiology, and integrative science courses by using Tissue Engineering (TE) strategies to enhance student interest and science process skills. SESSION 18 NSELA Session: Publishing in the Science Educator, the Journal of NSELA (Gen) (General) 201, JW Marriott Brenda Wojnowski ([email protected]), Wojnowski and Associates, Dallas, Tex. David Wojnowski ([email protected]), University of North Texas, Denton Learn about publishing in the Science Educator, the journal of the National Science Education Leadership Association. Meet the editor, see examples of accepted articles, and get your questions answered. 156 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 12:30–1:30 PM SESSION 19 (three presentations) SESSION 21 (High School–College) 203, JW Marriott Science Calculators on Computer Spreadsheets SCST Session: Is DNA Alive? Confronting Students’ (Gen) Misconceptions About DNA Through Innovative (High School–College) 205, JW Marriott Instruction (Gen) Gordon L. Wells ([email protected]), Ohio Valley Uni- Stephen B. Witzig ([email protected]), University versity, Vienna, W.Va. of Missouri, Columbia Walk away with demonstrations, handouts, and visuals that Review findings from a study investigating student concep- can help you design electronic spreadsheets and calculators tions about the chemical nature of DNA. Through targeted on computer spreadsheets to perform calculations appropri- instructional interventions, we found a persistent misconcep- ate to your classes. tion about DNA with 63% of students claiming that DNA is alive prior to instruction. Implications for teaching/learning SESSION 22 will be discussed. Existing Southern Slave Dwellings: What Are the STEM Connections? (Gen) SCST Session: Recruitment and Retention of STEM (General) 208, JW Marriott Majors and the Merit Model: How It Works and How Cheryl O. Lane ([email protected]) and Carol M. Mc- We Know (Gen) Clain ([email protected]), Francis Marion University, Tracey E. Hickox ([email protected]), Gretchen Adams Florence, S.C. ([email protected]), and Jennifer R. McNeilly (jrmcneil@ A National Trust for Historic Preservation project led to data illinois.edu), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, collection on existing slave dwellings. STEM curriculum Urbana connections will be shared. Join us as we present the results from a five-year NSF-funded study demonstrating how the Merit Model has improved the SESSION 23 (two presentations) recruitment and retention of STEM majors at the University (High School–College/Supervision) 209, JW Marriott of Illinois. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Project Based SCST Session: Assessment Challenges for Under- Learning (PBL) in a STEM Content and Methods graduate Introductory Biology Courses: A Study of Class (Gen) Online and Traditional Approaches (Bio) Katherine W. Stickney ([email protected]), Debo- Linda W. Crow ([email protected]), Joe Trackey rah D. Sachs ([email protected]), Jean S. Lee (jslee@uindy. ([email protected]), and Anitha Iyer, Lone Star edu), and Krista E. Latham ([email protected]), Univer- College–Montgomery, Conroe, Tex. sity of Indianapolis, Ind. With the demand of documenting student success through out- Find out about an innovative curriculum that uses PBL and come assessment, approaches for managing these assessments clinical immersion to prepare STEM teachers for high-needs in introductory biology courses have become essential. Join us schools. The program revolves around a strong collaboration as we discuss approaches, both online and more traditional. among School of Education and College of Arts and Sciences faculty. Leave with implementation ideas to encourage inter- SESSION 20 departmental cooperation for curricular development at your ASTE Session: What Is ASTE? (Gen) educational institution. (General) 204, JW Marriott Planning for a Complete STEM Program (Gen) John W. Tillotson ([email protected]), Syracuse University, Bonnie Maur, Monroe (Conn.) Public Schools Syracuse, N.Y. Planning for an inquiry-based, integrated STEM school Lisa M. Nyberg ([email protected]), NSTA Director, program can seem daunting. Let us show you a model for Preservice Teacher Preparation, and California State Uni- running a program that meets all STEM initiatives and allows versity, Fresno for greater achievement for students. Join us as we share information about the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) and its role in promoting excellence in science teacher education. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 157 Thursday, 12:30–1:30 PM SESSION 24 SESSION 27 (two presentations) Virtual Labs in High School and College Physics, (College) White River Ballroom I, JW Marriott Astronomy, and Physical Science (Phys) Undergraduate Biology Students’ Conceptions of (High School–College) 302/303, JW Marriott the Term “Animal” (Bio) Stacy A. McCormack ([email protected]), Penn Andrea M. Bierema ([email protected]), Western High School, Mishawaka, Ind. Michigan University, Kalamazoo Virtual labs used in both high school and undergraduate Join me for a presentation on undergraduate biology students’ physics allow tremendous data analysis practice for students. conceptions of biodiversity in regards to the kingdom Anima- Come get some free online labs to use! lia. How do students interpret the term “animal”? Rediscovering Research at a Small Liberal Arts Insti- SESSION 25 tution (Bio) CSSS Session: Implications of the Framework for Jennifer L. Poulton ([email protected]), Graceland Science Education from the National Academy of University, Lamoni, Iowa Sciences (Gen) Undergraduate research at small liberal arts institutions can (General) JW Grand Ballroom 3, JW Marriott thrive despite many challenges. Faculty-mentored research Thomas Keller ([email protected]), National Academy of Sci- groups promote collaboration among students, leading to ences, Washington, D.C. successful research experiences. Stephen Pruitt, Achieve, Inc., Washington, D.C. Anita Bernhardt ([email protected]), Maine Dept. SESSION 28 of Education, Augusta The Gap Between Policy and Practice: The Impact Brett D. Moulding ([email protected]), Utah Part- of NCLB on Health and Science Education (Gen) nership for Effective Science Teaching and Learning, Ogden (Elementary/Supervision) White River Ballroom J, JW Marriott Join us as we review the vision of science education and then Brenda Turgeon ([email protected]), Purdue explore addressing or aligning multiple “other” elements to University Calumet, Hammond, Ind. foster effective implementation of the vision. Review research findings that illustrate the impact of No Child Left Behind on health and science instruction in the SESSION 26 elementary classroom. NSTA Press Session: Misconceptions Matter— Where Do They Come From? Where Do They Go? SESSION 29 (Gen) Inquiry Tech Pack: Building Global Awareness (Middle Level–College/Supv.) JW Grand Blrm. 7, JW Marriott Through Questions (Gen) Thomas P. O’Brien ([email protected]), Binghamton (General) Indiana Ballroom A/B, Marriott Downtown University, Binghamton, N.Y. Sharon Sikora ([email protected]), Paraluman Stice- Discrepant events and cartoons raise awareness of the ori- Durkin ([email protected]), and Gail A. Peiterson gins of student misconceptions and model “brain-powered ([email protected]), Punahou School, Honolulu, Hawaii science” instructional strategies that activate attention and Learn how to develop authentic questions in a global context catalyze conceptual change. with an inquiry tech pack that includes an iPod Touch and GPS. See how the questions become the formative assessments. 158 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 12:30–1:30 PM SESSION 30 Many teachers struggle with making interdisciplinary con- Help Students with Language-based Learning Dis- nections between the sciences and art. Join us as we share abilities Make Sense of Science (Gen) real content connections among biology, chemistry, physics, (General) Marriott Ballroom 2, Marriott Downtown and art. Greg Hill-Ries ([email protected]) and Stacy Miller ([email protected]), Mary McDowell Friends School, SESSION 32 Brooklyn, N.Y. Investigating Student Understanding of Recycling Understanding, speaking, and writing about science are and Composting Over the Course of an Environmen- challenging for students with language-based learning dis- tal Inquiry Project (Env) abilities. Explore strategies to support and enhance these (General) Cabinet, Westin students’ abilities to access language. Linda H. Plevyak ([email protected]), University of Cincinnati, Ohio SESSION 31 Let’s review findings from a study focusing on students’ How Science Shapes Art: The Real Art/Science Con- understanding of waste reduction before, during, and after nections Through Content (Gen) the implementation of an environmental inquiry project. (General) Marriott Ballroom 10, Marriott Downtown Lauren D. Rentfro ([email protected]), Lewis University, Romeoville, Ill. Brenda B. Rentfro ([email protected]), Alan B. 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Mottel ([email protected]), Rose- (Middle Level–High School/Informal) Grand Ballroom 1, Westin Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Ind. Nancy Alima Ali ([email protected]) and Bryan J. Presider: Jody L. Levitt ([email protected]), Stark State Mendez ([email protected]), University of California, College, North Canton, Ohio Berkeley Learn the basics of fuel cell technology and why it should Get up close and personal with the cosmos with the free be implemented in your curriculum. Sources of curriculum downloadable World Wide Telescope software that you can content and support will be identified. use to create tours of the universe with NASA images. SESSION 34 SESSION 37 A Narrative-based Approach to Environmental NASA INSPIRE Project (Earth) Education (Gen) (High School) Grand Ballroom 3, Westin (Elementary–High School) Chamber, Westin Beth Ingrum ([email protected]), NASA/Oklahoma Giuliano Reis ([email protected]), University of Ottawa, State University, Huntsville, Ala. Ont., Canada Walk away with lots of ideas for encouraging the next gen- Find out how the personal narratives of individual students eration of explorers in grades 9–12 to pursue an education and teachers can help with incorporating environmental and career in STEM fields. education into the school science curriculum. SESSION 38 SESSION 35 NMEA Session: Navigating Through Oceans of Bring Remote Sensing Alive with Kites (Env) Data (Earth) (Middle Level–High School) Congress I/II, Westin (Middle Level–High School) Grand Ballroom 5, Westin David Bydlowski ([email protected]) and Andy Henry Pat Harcourt ([email protected]), Wrigley Institute for ([email protected]), Wayne RESA, Wayne, Mich. Environmental Studies, Los Angeles, Calif. Use kite-based remote-sensing systems to engage students Do you want to use ocean data that’s in a student-friendly in inquiry STEM investigations. Also known as—students format? Check out some wonderful sites about oceans, coasts, get to fly REALLY BIG KITES! and climate—instructions included! 12:30–1:30 PM Workshops Assessing Inquiry with Science Notebooks (Gen) The Polymer Science of Sporting Spheres (aka '(Preschool–Middle Level) 122, Convention Center Balls) (Chem) Janet C. MacNeil ([email protected]), Brookline (High School) 127, Convention Center (Mass.) Public Schools Brian P. Wright, Olympia High School, Olympia, Wash. Learn how science notebooks can be used by teachers and Engage your students with the amazing chemistry of high- students to assess inquiry skills. Take home an inquiry tech sporting goods. This hands-on workshop will provide assessment tool kit, which includes inquiry skill learning numerous connections among sports and polymer chemistry, goals, checklists, and resource lists. including nanotechnology and physics. NASA’s Ready-to-Go Solar Science and Solar Energy p Activities for the K–5 Classroom (Earth) (Elementary) 123, Convention Center Ruth Paglierani ([email protected]), University of California, Berkeley Solar energy and solar science make a dynamic classroom combination. Use fun hands-on activities integrating literacy and math to learn more about our amazing Sun. 160 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 12:30–1:30 PM Differentiating Instruction in Middle School Physi- Conduct Inquiry via Science Institutions (Earth) cal Science (Phys) (Middle Level) 233, Convention Center (Middle Level–High School) 205, Convention Center Petal A. McPherson, Catherine & Count Basie Middle Barbara Nagle ([email protected]) and John Howarth School 72, Jamaica, N.Y. ([email protected]), Lawrence Hall of Science, Uni- Walk away with various creative methods that can be used to versity of California, Berkeley link state science standards with classroom activities and sci- Engage in a hands-on laboratory activity and explore strate- ence institutions within the community. Learn how botanic gies for differentiating lab activities for diverse learners in gardens can be used to help middle school students conduct your classroom. Handouts. science investigations when studying plant reproduction. Food Chains: Using Field Surveys That Give Real The Three S’s—Students, Stewardship, and Sustain- Numbers (Bio) ability (Env) (Middle Level) 208, Convention Center (Middle Level) 234, Convention Center Frederick E. Maier ([email protected]), Village of Itasca, Beth Thomas ([email protected]) and Cynde Ill. Jacobsen ([email protected]), Great Falls Roy F. Tison ([email protected]), Wheaton Park District, (Mont.) Public Schools Wheaton, Ill. Join us as we share how we designed and implemented a This session demonstrates three hands-on survey techniques middle school environmental field studies program. Take that allow students to calculate actual numbers of plants, home CDs containing teacher resources and lessons. herbivores, and carnivores in creating a food chain. Problem-Based Learning—VISTA Style (Gen) Engage Young Learners with Digital Microscopes (Elementary–Middle Level) 239, Convention Center (Gen) Jacqueline McDonnough ([email protected]) and (Preschool) 211, Convention Center Elizabeth Edmondson ([email protected]), Virginia Robert A. Williams, The University of Texas at Austin Commonwealth University, Richmond Diana McMillan, Mathews Elementary School, Austin, Anne Mannarino ([email protected]), College of Wil- Tex. liam and Mary, Williamsburg, Va. Presider: Mary Hobbs ([email protected]), The Join the VISTA team to investigate how elementary teachers University of Texas at Austin learned about Problem-Based Learning, developed question Young learners are naturals at the use of technology. Experi- maps, and taught in a summer enrichment camp. ence activities that incorporate the use of digital microscopes and computers to facilitate inquiry in the preK classroom. NMLSTA Session: Electric Expressions: Energizing the Integration of Math and Science into Educa- Addressing Core Science Standards Through Nano- tion (Gen) scale Science for Grades K–5 (Gen) (General) 240, Convention Center (Elementary) 231, Convention Center Renee Anderson ([email protected]) and Liz Martinez Joyce P. Allen ([email protected]) and Nancy ([email protected]), Illinois Mathematics and Science Acad- Healy ([email protected]), Georgia Institute of emy, Aurora Technology, Atlanta Presider: Mary Lou Lipscomb ([email protected]), Illinois Explore teaching about small-scale objects with fun hands-on Mathematics and Science Academy, Aurora activities. Take home a CD full of activities. Integrated STEM activities keep children coming back for more. Build circuits, collect and analyze data, and discuss What on Earth?! Teach the Toughest Earth Science variables. Experience it today; use it on Monday! Standards (Earth) (Elementary) 232, Convention Center Lara Arch ([email protected]), Rice University, Houston, Tex. Participants will rotate between four stations of Earth sci- ence lessons. Each station will address a misconception often taught regarding that concept. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 161 Thursday, 12:30–1:30 PM Young Engineers—Integrate Engineering into Your Halloween Chemistry Costume Show and Fun/ Science Classes (Gen) Informative Demos (Chem) (Elementary–Middle Level) 241, Convention Center (High School–College) JW Grand Ballroom 9, JW Marriott Christine G. Schnittka ([email protected]), Uni- Kavita Gupta ([email protected]), Elizabeth Mc- versity of Kentucky, Lexington Cracken ([email protected]), and Supriya Learn fun and engaging ways to integrate engineering into Moore ([email protected]), Monta Vista High School, elementary and middle level science classes so that the design Cupertino, Calif. activities actually support deep science learning. Students apply the concepts of chemistry to do a Halloween Chemistry Costume show, while you dazzle your students Drop the Lecture and Let the Students Pick Up the with fun and informative demos. Learning in AP Biology (Bio) (High School) 245, Convention Center PDI BEST Pathway Session: Stop Faking It—Energy Kristen R. Dotti (kristen_dotti@catalystlearningcurricula. (Phys) com), Christ School, Arden, N.C. (Elementary–High School) White River Ballroom B, JW Marriott Using a fast-paced group game to compare and contrast the Bill Robertson ([email protected]), Bill Robertson cellular organelle of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, a team race Science, Inc., Woodland Park, Colo. to exemplify the separation of DNA fragments by PCR, and We’ll model the learning cycle as we address basic energy a bacterial social event to elucidate the critical points of con- concepts through hands-on activities. You get to pretend jugation and transformation—this session will add several you’re molecules, too. Whee! new activities to your bag of tricks for teaching in-depth AP biology topics in an engaging and memorable manner. PDI PSTEM Pathway Session: Cognitive Science Learning Principles in Action: Visualizations (Gen) Coaching: Knowledge That Works for Science (General) White River Ballroom C, JW Marriott Education Leadership—Strategies for Addressing Nora Newcombe ([email protected]), Temple Univer- Misconceptions (Gen) sity, Philadelphia, Pa. (General) 101, JW Marriott Teaching students to decode Visualizations is a cognitive Tom Peters ([email protected]), South Carolina’s Coalition science, research-based learning principle that increases for Mathematics & Science, Clemson student learning in science. Come find out how to embed Dorothy Earle ([email protected]), S²TEM Centers it in your teaching! SC, Greenville, S.C. Betty W. Hadden ([email protected]), S²TEM Centers STEM: What “Inquiring Minds” Need to Know SC, Simpsonville, S.C. (Earth) Explore strategies for identifying and addressing teacher and (Supv/Admin) White River Ballroom H, JW Marriott student misconceptions in science and how coaching helps Barry Fried, John Dewey High School, Brooklyn, N.Y. teachers address misconceptions in their classrooms. Learn how STEM projects help engage students in the learning process by providing authentic science experiences Dive In with Physical Models: The Impact of Water through design projects, competitions, and live-data analysis. on Protein Structure (Bio) Make science relevant by blending creativity, innovation, and (High School–College) JW Grand Ballroom 4, JW Marriott inquiry to foster a deeper science understanding. Shannon Colton ([email protected]), Tim Herman (herman@ msoe.edu), and Margaret Franzen ([email protected]), Center Online Professional Development: Just-in-time Sci- for BioMolecular Modeling, Milwaukee School of Engineering, ence Workshops! (Gen) Milwaukee, Wis. (General) Indiana Ballroom C/D, Marriott Downtown Discover the physical and chemical properties of water using Nancy Moreno ([email protected]) and Barbara Z. Tharp magnetic water molecules. Explore how these chemical prin- ([email protected]), Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex. ciples of water influence protein structure using physical models. Want to stay current in your field, explore a new topic, or learn how to conduct new activities with your classes? Join us to explore BioEd Online (www.bioedonline.org) and gain access to “anytime, anywhere” free online workshops. 162 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 12:30–1:30 PM Models and Mysteries (Gen) Sunscope (Earth) (Elementary–High School) Indiana Blrm. F, Marriott Downtown (Informal Education) Grand Ballroom 2, Westin Renee Schwartz ([email protected]) and Cathy Tyler Morales and Jesús Jimenez-Lara (jjimenez@science- Northcutt, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo leadership.org), Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia, Pa. Engage in inquiry with models as we investigate mysteries Derrick H. Pitts ([email protected]), The Franklin Institute, in science. Activities relate to nature of science and inquiry. Philadelphia, Pa. Presider: Derrick H. Pitts Family Science Fun: Engaging Urban Children and Join several students on their voyage to solve the mystery of Families in Science and Literacy (Gen) capturing live images of the Sun. Learn a process of captur- (General) Indiana Ballroom G, Marriott Downtown ing the images, combining the images, and then doing more Amy M. Marsch ([email protected]), Penn State Berks, edits in a powerful picture editing software. Examples of the Reading, Pa. images are available at The Franklin Institute (www2.fi.edu). Experience science enrichment event activities and discuss techniques used for a successful event. Take home descrip- 12:30–1:30 PM Exhibitor Workshop tions and handouts of several activities. Engineering the Future: A Practical Approach to Strategies to Improve Our Students’ Graphing and STEM for High School Students (Gen) Graph Interpretation Practices (Gen) (Grades 9–12) 132, Convention Center (General) Marriott Ballroom 7, Marriott Downtown Sponsor: It’s About Time Anthony W. Bartley ([email protected]), Lakehead Lee Pulis, Museum of Science, Boston, Mass. University, Thunder Bay, Ont., Canada STEM is not a buzzword, it’s a real need, and Engineering G. Michael Bowen ([email protected]), Mount Saint the Future is a real answer. See how the Museum of Science, Vincent University, Halifax, N.S., Canada Boston has packaged a project-based solution that makes Engage in model inquiry activities and take home a booklet implementing STEM as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4. Learn how Engi- on improving students’ data literacy. neering the Future’s four practical projects make real-world connections, giving students an opportunity to see how Object Lessons to Enhance Environmental Learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are part (Env) of their everyday world. (General) Capitol I, Westin Jody A.C. Terrell ([email protected]), Texas Woman’s Uni- 12:30–2:00 PM Workshop versity, Denton Learn creative ways to use object lessons when explaining PDI BSCS Pathway Session: Pedagogical Content environmental sustainability. Object lessons use common Knowledge—Jargon or a Path to Improved Student household products such as paper clips and rubber bands. Understanding? (Gen) (General) 309/310, JW Marriott Opening Doors to CAREERS in Meteorology: Tak- Janet Carlson ([email protected]) and April L. Gardner ing Summer Weather Camp Experiences Back to the ([email protected]), BSCS, Colorado Springs, Colo. Classroom (Earth) Explore the concept of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (Middle Level–High School) Capitol III, Westin (PCK) with us—it is more than jargon. Consider how H. Michael Mogil ([email protected]) and Barbara curriculum materials and professional development work Levine, How the Weatherworks and Howard University, together to strengthen the PCK of biology teachers. Naples, Fla. Vernon Morris, Howard University, Washington, D.C. This presentation will showcase the Channeling Atmospheric Research into Educational Experiences Reaching Students (CAREERS) program. Experience multidisciplinary, hands- on summer weather camp activities that you can easily rep- licate in your classroom. We’ll also provide the associated science-math background. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 163 Thursday, 12:30–2:00 PM 12:30–2:00 PM Meeting 12:30–3:30 PM Workshops NSTA Development Advisory Board Meeting ASTC Session: The UVA Bay Game: A Participatory (By Invitation Only) 301, JW Marriott Simulation of Environmental and Economic Sustain- ability in the Chesapeake Bay (Env) (General) JW Grand Ballroom 10, JW Marriott 12:30–2:30 PM Presentation Candace J. Lutzow-Felling ([email protected]), The State SESSION 1 Arboretum of Virginia, Boyce PDI ITEEA Pathway Session: STEM Resources for Grade 3 David Feldon ([email protected]), University of Virginia, (Gen) Charlottesville (Elementary) White River Ballroom A, JW Marriott Presiders: Jeffrey Plank ([email protected]), Eric Field Barry N. Burke ([email protected]), International Technol- ([email protected]), and Michael Purvis (purvis1@virginia. ogy and Engineering Educators Association, Gaithersburg, edu), University of Virginia, Charlottesville Md. Experience a multiplayer simulation playing key stakeholder Joey H. Rider-Bertrand, Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate roles to balance environmental and economic needs in the Unit 13, Ardmore, Pa. Chesapeake Bay as a complex system. Explore standards-based, integrated STEM resources appro- priate for grade 3 that transcend all disciplines and use con- PDI SPS Pathway Session: Scientific Inquiry Blended texts and themes from the Grand Challenges for Engineering. with the Writing in Science Approach (Gen) (Elementary–Middle Level) White River Blrm. D, JW Marriott 12:30–2:30 PM Workshop Ana Crossman ([email protected]), Seattle (Wash.) Public Schools PDI McREL Pathway Session: What Works in Science Lezlie DeWater ([email protected]), Seattle Pacific Univer- Classrooms—Using a Formative Assessment Process sity, Seattle, Wash. to Determine Evidence of Student Understanding Betsy Rupp Fulwiler ([email protected]), Seattle (Gen) (Wash.) Public Schools (General) White River Ballroom G, JW Marriott Through a physical science inquiry, participants will learn Anne Tweed ([email protected]), 2004–2005 NSTA Presi- how to embed language instruction within inquiry to develop dent, and McREL, Denver, Colo. students’ content understanding, scientific thinking, and Using a formative assessment process can help teachers expository writing skills. gather evidence of student learning that can inform their instruction and help them adapt to the learning needs of their students. Learn about a feedback process and formative 1:00–1:45 PM Exhibitor Workshop assessment strategies that can close the learning gap of your Zero Robotics: Students Competing with Robots on students. Handouts! the ISS (Phys) (Grades 6–12) 142, Convention Center Sponsor: NASA Jason Crusan, NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Zero Robotics (www.zerorobotics.org) is a robotics program- ming competition where the robots are SPHERES satellites inside the International Space Station. Students program the satellites to play a challenging game that changes every year. Students can create, edit, share, save, simulate, and submit code—ALL from a web browser. All tournaments are free of charge and all you need to participate is a team, mentorship, and the internet! An astronaut will conduct the championship competition in microgravity with a live broadcast from the ISS. 164 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 1:00–2:00 PM 1:00–2:00 PM Exhibitor Workshop 1:00–2:15 PM Science Leadership Summit Exploring Shoreline Science with an Integrated Sci- Session ence and Literacy Unit (Gen) SESSION 1 (Grades 2–4) 135, Convention Center Indiana Science Initiative (Gen) Traci Wierman and Carrie Strohl, Lawrence Hall of (General) JW Grand Ballroom 8, JW Marriott Science, University of California, Berkeley Jennifer Hicks ([email protected]), I-STEM K–12 Sci- Experience the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading® pro- ence Program Manager, Purdue University, West Lafayette, gram that enables you to expand the amount of time for Ind. inquiry science in your congested curriculum by addressing Come learn from a panel of administrators, K–8 science science and literacy standards simultaneously. Hear research teachers, and ISI trainers about how the Indiana Science results that provide compelling evidence that students learn Initiative (ISI) has been implemented through a unique more science when inquiry is supported by reading and partnership among the Indiana Department of Education, writing. the I-STEM Resource Network, and Eli Lilly and Company. Panelists will share their challenges, successes, and how participation in the program has affected science education at their schools and classrooms. DOROTHY K. CULBERT CHAPTER and Associated Groups Are you a Chapter or Or do you struggle with Associated Group leader with a issues like membership, proven track record of moving board relations, and your organization forward? conference planning? Join us for this networking opportunity to share your experience and learn from other leaders who are “in the trenches” just like you. NSTA’s Chapter Relations sta will be available to oer their expertise, and Chapters and Associated Groups celebrating special anniversaries will be recognized. Thursday, March 29 2:00–3:00 PM JW Marriot Indianapolis JW Grand Ballroom 1 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 165 Thursday, 1:00–2:30 PM 1:00–2:30 PM Exhibitor Workshops Bio-Rad: Integrated Molecular Biology Labs for What’s Going on in There? Inquiry Science for Super- College Level (Bio) visors, Teacher Trainers, and Trainers (Gen) (Grades 9–College) 108, Convention Center (Grades K–8) 138, Convention Center Sponsor: Bio-Rad Sponsor: Delta Education/School Specialty Science Damon Tighe ([email protected]), Bio- John Cafarella, Consultant, Canadensis, Pa. Rad, Hercules, Calif. Learn how to support and evaluate an inquiry-based science Looking for authentic lab experiences that carry a gene lesson/program. What should you look for while observing or protein of interest from isolation to analysis? Bio-Rad’s a science lesson? During this session, we’ll define inquiry modular lab series provides validated procedures, easy prepa- and look at the use of process skills, standards-based content ration, and reproducible success year after year. Join us to and materials, notebooking, and assessment while engaging learn about our advanced series for cloning, sequencing and in interactive inquiry-based activities. bioinformatics, and protein expression and purification using affinity chromatography. This flexible modular lab series can be used as capstone projects or as a complete molecular biology course. 1:00–3:00 PM Exhibitor Workshop 1:00–4:00 PM Workshop Taking Science Outdoors with FOSS K–6 (Gen) PDI WestEd Pathway Session: Understanding the Con- (Grades K–6) 137, Convention Center ceptual Flow (Gen) Sponsor: Delta Education/School Specialty Science–FOSS (General) 102, JW Marriott Erica Beck Spencer ([email protected]) and Joanna Jo Topps ([email protected]), WestEd, Santa Ana, Calif. Snyder ([email protected]), Lawrence Hall of Sci- Learn a collaborative process to identify the flow of conceptual ence, University of California, Berkeley understanding in instructional materials and how to augment FOSS now reaches beyond the classroom and into the school flows that are less than robust for student understanding. yard and local environment. Learn how FOSS Third Edi- tion engages children in meaningful outdoor science learning 1:00–5:00 PM Short Courses experiences. Participate in outdoor investigations that apply, extend, and expand classroom content and concepts to the real Using Learning Progressions to Improve Science world. Take home a copy of Taking FOSS Outdoors. Teaching and Learning (SC-3) (Elementary–High School) Fisher Ballroom A, Omni Tickets Required: $77 1:00–3:30 PM Exhibitor Workshop Hannah Sevian ([email protected]), University of Bio-Rad GMO Investigator Kit (Bio) Massachusetts Boston (Grades 8–College) 107, Convention Center Charles (Andy) W. Anderson ([email protected]), Michigan Sponsor: Bio-Rad State University, East Lansing Sherri Andrews ([email protected]), Bio- James E. Hamos ([email protected]), National Science Foun- Rad, Hercules, Calif. dation, Arlington, Va Have your favorite foods been genetically modified (GM)? For description, see page 71. This hands-on workshop teaches the basics of DNA extrac- tion, PCR, and gel electrophoresis and how these techniques p Saving Energy, Saving Our Night Sky (SC-4) ) are used to test common grocery store food products for (Middle Level–High School/Informal) Fisher Ballroom B, Omni the presence of GM foods. Are GM crops a good thing? Tickets Required: $51 Regardless of where you stand in the GM debate, wouldn’t Constance E. Walker ([email protected]), Robert T. it be interesting to know which foods you eat are GM foods? Sparks ([email protected]), and Stephen M. Pompea ([email protected]), National Optical Astronomy Observa- tory, Tucson, Ariz. Chuck Bueter, Nightwise.org, Granger, Ind. For description, see page 71. 166 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 1:15–1:35 PM 1:15–1:35 PM Global Conversations 1:30–3:00 PM Exhibitor Workshops in Science Education Conference Panel The Layered Earth: Geology, Atmosphere, and Cli- Discussion mate for the Modern Classroom (Earth) (By Preregistration Only) White River Blrm. E/F, JW Marriott (Grades 5–College) 101, Convention Center Sponsor: Simulation Curriculum Corp. Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Assistant Director, Directorate for Herb Koller ([email protected]), Simulation Curriculum Education and Human Resources, National Science Founda- Corp., Aurora, Ont., Canada tion, Arlington, Va. Manipulating models is an effective way to investigate scien- Marissa Rollnick, Chair of Science Education, Marang tific ideas, especially when dealing with things that are very Centre for Mathematics and Science Education, Wits Schools slow, fast, large, or small. With The Layered Earth, you’ll give of Education, Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, your students a virtual model of Earth that can be measured, South Africa manipulated, and visualized, to build a deeper understanding Presider: Norman Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technol- of how the Earth system works. What powers the internal ogy, Chicago processes that produce volcanoes, earthquakes, and moun- This concluding session will engage the plenary speakers tains? What is the rock cycle and how does it work? What and other scholars regarding common issues that cut across is Earth’s atmosphere made of? How can mountains affect cultures and various grade levels. Both benefits and obstacles rainfall patterns? What are some possible effects of global will be addressed. This discussion will provide maximum warming? Come experience this 3-D interactive curriculum. interaction between the panel and audience. Improve STEM Literacy for All Students (Gen) (Grades 6–12) 102, Convention Center Sponsor: The STEM Academy Alan Gomez ([email protected]), The STEM Acad- emy, Peoria, Ariz. William E. Ball ([email protected]), Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Md. After a brief review of true STEM pedagogy, engage in classroom-ready hands-on activities that represent national best practices. Learn how to apply science and mathemat- ics using engineering habits of the mind. Apply to qualify for 1 of 15 available $2,500 STEM JUMP START GRANT AWARDS for NSTA-affiliated schools. AP Biology: Strategies for Teaching Within the New Framework (Bio) (Grades 9–12) 103, Convention Center Sponsor: BIOZONE International Tracey Greenwood, BIOZONE International, Hamilton, New Zealand A concept-based approach need not neglect covering a topic in depth. BIOZONE’s authors describe innovative approaches to teaching the four big ideas in AP Biology. A thematic, interdisciplinary approach using contextual examples and case studies encourages understanding of core content and develops the inquiry-based skills demanded of today’s science students. Free samples! NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 167 Thursday, 1:30–3:00 PM New Physics for New Students: Guiding Them as WARD’S Presents Cenco AP Physics! (Phys) They See It for the First Time (Phys) (Grades 10–12) 130, Convention Center (Grades 9–12) 104, Convention Center Sponsor: WARD’S Natural Science Sponsor: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Matt Benware, VWR Education, Rochester, N.Y. Beth Swayze, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston, Mass. Try our NEW AP Physics kits and learn how they can make Join HMH consultant Beth Swayze and friends as she takes a your class more engaging for students and easier for you! look at physics from the eyes of students as they see it for the Using our newly designed inquiry-based labs and manuals— first time. During this session, participants will experience authored by an experienced AP Physics teacher—discover new techniques and tools in differentiation, inquiry, and how to get the most out of your AP Physics labs. problem solving using examples from the updated resources from Holt McDougal Physics. Incorporating STEM in Middle School Lessons (Gen) Water, Water Everywhere…But I’m Not Drinking (Grades 5–8) 131, Convention Center It! (Chem) Sponsor: Science Kit (Grades 9–12) 105, Convention Center Andrew Fulton, VWR Education, West Henrietta, N.Y. Sponsor: LAB-AIDS, Inc. Technology is second nature to today’s iPod-savvy generation Tom Hsu, Author, Andover, Mass. of middle school students. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll We think traditional lab activities determining the amount show you how to engage their interest using ReallyEasyData of water in a hydrate really need an upgrade! Let us show Collectors to add technology and integrate STEM concepts you our novel chemistry tools designed to improve student into classic experiments. Learn and share ideas for life and lab experiences and results. We’ll conduct the classic hydrate physical science. lab…but with improvements found in A Natural Approach to Chemistry, new from LAB-AIDS! Web 2.0 and Science (Gen) (Grades K–8) 133, Convention Center Journaling: It’s Not a Fad! Become a Fan (Gen) Sponsor: Pearson (Grades 6–12) 106, Convention Center Don Buckley, The School at Columbia University, New Sponsor: LAB-AIDS, Inc. York, N.Y. Dick Duquin, LAB-AIDS, Inc., Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Is Web 2.0 related to science teaching? Can Web 2.0 be used Journaling promotes written and oral literacy and reading to teach science? Why should scientists use Web 2.0 tools? and vocabulary development, and identifies misconceptions In this workshop, Web 2.0 will be defined and examples for more effective teaching and learning. Get an overview given of how to apply this 21st-century pedagogy to your of effective research-based and practical strategies designed science teaching. to support your classroom implementation of this power- ful tool! Using authentic experiences from the LAB-AIDS Going Green: Economical and Environmentally SEPUP core program, model journal setup, operationalize Friendly Inquiry in Chemistry (Chem) definition development, and move students toward owning (Grades 9–12) 134, Convention Center their learning. Sponsor: Pearson Ed Waterman, Retired Educator, Fort Collins, Colo. I Just Want to Sublimate: Phasing Digital Media into Learn how to implement safe, simple, easy-to-set-up, Your Science Classroom (Gen) material-conserving, time-efficient, and effective inquiry (Grades K–12) 110, Convention Center activities in chemistry with safety and differentiation built Sponsor: Discovery Education in. Each activity teaches core content and fosters problem Mike Bryant, Discovery Education, Silver Spring, Md. solving, creativity, and invention. Encourage students to Students today engage with content differently than any design and carry out original experiments not possible with previous generation. Districts across the country are select- traditional methods. ing the Discovery Education Services to bring science to life in their classrooms. Examine the future of instructional materials, including the Discovery Education Science Supplemental and Techbook and see the instructional benefits and examples of current success in the science classroom. 168 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 1:30–3:00 PM Integrating Literacy Strategies into Science Instruc- family—the new AWIM Primary (K–3) challenges. This tion (Gen) workshop will give participants the tools to offer hands-on (Grades K–8) 143, Convention Center STEM activities to young learners through literacy-based Sponsor: Carolina Biological Supply Co. challenges. Visit www.awim.org for more information. Terri Sessoms, Carolina Curriculum Leadership Series, Burlington, N.C. Build and Explore the Future of Space with LEGO® Looking for improved performance in both science and Education (Phys) literacy? Join us to learn engaging strategies for developing (Grades 5–8) 202, Convention Center literacy skills through scientific instruction. We’ll explore Sponsor: LEGO Education ways to provide students with opportunities to use language Presenter to be announced while solving meaningful problems. These skills lead to bet- Investigate the use of simple machines and forces in micro- ter understanding in writing, speaking, and reading science. gravity using LEGO Education models and the scientific method. Participants will follow the LEGO 4C process— Introducing Inquiry into the Chemistry Lab: Ther- Connect, Construct, Contemplate, and Continue. After be- mochemistry and Voltaic Cells (Chem) ing told a story, participants will be asked to solve a problem. (Grades 9–12) 144, Convention Center They will use a LEGO Education Hammer model to conduct Sponsor: Carolina Biological Supply Co. experiments, record data, compare results with data from Patti Kopkau, Carolina Biological Supply Co., Burlington, the ISS via video, and answer questions. To complete the N.C. session, a design challenge will be issued. Learn how to incorporate a 5E—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate—learning cycle into your cur- Dive into Marine Ecology with National Geographic riculum and create engaging inquiry labs that can improve (Bio) student comprehension of difficult science concepts. Perform (Grades 9–12) 203, Convention Center guided experiments on voltaic cells and thermochemistry Sponsor: National Geographic Society with our Inquiries in Science® kits, which include interac- Mary Ford ([email protected]), Julie Brown, and Samantha tive tools and digital resources. Free giveaways! Zuhlke, National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C. National Geographic, along with classroom teachers from Hands-On Science with Classroom Critters (Bio) our National Teacher Leadership Academy, will demon- (Grades K–12) 145, Convention Center strate project-based activities about marine ecology, human Sponsor: Carolina Biological Supply Co. impacts, and conservation. The activities feature National Laurie Nixon, Carolina Biological Supply Co., Burlington, Geographic videos, photos, and maps. These resources are N.C. available for free online—come learn how to use them and Here’s a sure-fire boost to your class—live organisms! take home supplemental resources. Whether you use a hands-on curriculum (e.g., STC™, FOSS®) or develop your own lessons, animals broaden Hands-On Integrated Science Activities for Middle students’ inquiry-based explorations and increase their inter- School (Gen) est in science. Participate in fun, simple hands-on activities (Grades 6–8) Wabash Ballroom 1, Convention Center with bess-bugs, pill bugs, termites, and more. Free materials Sponsor: Flinn Scientific, Inc. provided. Janet Hoekenga, Flinn Scientific, Inc., Batavia, Ill. Hands-on science leads to minds-on learning! Flinn Scientific A World In Motion® Primary Literacy-based STEM presents relevant and age-appropriate activities for middle Workshop (Gen) school—integrating life, Earth, and physical science topics. (Grades K–3) 201, Convention Center Participants perform and observe experiments designed to Sponsor: SAE International’s A World In Motion capture the curiosity and engage the energy of adolescent Julie MacIntyre ([email protected]) and Christopher M. students. Handouts! Ciuca, SAE International, Warrendale, Pa. Join SAE International as we share our four new curricular additions to the award-winning A World In Motion (AWIM) NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 169 Thursday, 1:30–4:00 PM 1:30–4:00 PM Meetings 1:35–1:55 PM Global Conversations in NSTA Retired Members Advisory Board Meeting Science Education Conference Update 206, JW Marriott Updates from Around the World (By Preregistration Only) White River Blrm. E/F, JW Marriott NSTA Nominations Committee Meeting During this session, participants will be given the oppor- 207, JW Marriott tunity to briefly share (approximately five minutes) current events and concerns related to the teaching and learning NSTA Committee on Multicultural/Equity in Sci- of science in their home countries. This is an excellent ence Education Meeting opportunity to quickly find out what your colleagues have 305, JW Marriott been doing and experiencing throughout the global science education community. NSTA Committee on Coordination and Supervision of Science Teaching Meeting 306, JW Marriott 2:00–2:30 PM Presentation SESSION 1 NSTA Committee on Preservice Teacher Prepara- Packing Science Home (Gen) tion Meeting (Elementary) 212, Convention Center 307, JW Marriott Elyse Litvack ([email protected]), Maple Elemen- tary School, Seattle, Wash. NSTA Committee on Research in Science Education Hands-on take-home science backpacks help bridge the Meeting gap between home and school through curriculum-related, 308, JW Marriott inquiry-based science activities. NSTA Committee on Preschool–Elementary Science Teaching Meeting 2:00–2:45 PM Exhibitor Workshop 311, JW Marriott Engineer a Satellite (Gen) (Grades 6–12) 142, Convention Center NSTA Committee on Middle Level Science Teaching Sponsor: NASA Meeting Ginger Butcher, NASA/Sigma Space, Beltsville, Md. 312, JW Marriott Let us introduce you to a technology activity where students build their own Earth-observing satellite model. Discover NSTA Committee on High School Science Teaching the types of instruments scientists use to observe the Earth Meeting system and engineer a model with all the satellite subsystems. 313, JW Marriott Calculate the power required and determine the size of the solar array and battery capacity. Finally, test your model for NSTA Committee on College Science Teaching launch readiness to select your launch vehicle. Meeting 314, JW Marriott 2:00–3:00 PM Social Dorothy K. Culbert Chapter and Associated Groups Social JW Grand Ballroom 1, JW Marriott Network with other chapter and associated group leaders while enjoying a nice treat! Share ideas about organization and development and expand your network of “go to” people to learn from. 170 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education ([SORUHWKH2FHDQ HYHQLI\RXOLYHLQWKH+HDUWODQG ,QWURGXFLQJRXUVHOIFRQWDLQHG 2EVHUYLQJPDULQHOLIHLVDIDVFLQDWLQJOHDUQLQJ H[SHULHQFHEXWILHOGWULSVWRWKHORFDODTXDULXPPD\EHD SRUWDEOHVDOWZDWHUWRXFKWDQN WKLQJRIWKHSDVW,QWURGXFLQJDSRUWDEOHWRXFKWDQNWKDW©V WKHSHUIHFWVROXWLRQ 6SHFLILFDOO\GHVLJQHGE\RXUDTXDULVWWRUHFUHDWHD 6HHLQJDQGWRXFKLQJH[RWLFPDULQHDQLPDOVLVD VDOWZDWHUHQYLURQPHQWLW©VDWLQ\EORFNRIRFHDQRQ JUHDWZD\WRHQJDJH\RXUFODVV ZKHHOV)LOOLWZLWKZDWHUVWRFNLWZLWKFUHDWXUHVDQG 7KHWDQNLVIXOO\VHOIFRQWDLQHG$OOWKHHTXLSPHQW ZKHHOLWWKURXJKWKHGRRUDQGGRZQWKHKDOOIURP QHHGHGWRVXSSRUWPDULQHOLIHLVKLGGHQLQVLGHWKH FODVVURRPWRFODVVURRP EDVH6LPSO\SOXJLWLQ 7KHUHLQIRUFHG§WKLFNDFU\OLFFRUQHUVDQGVLGHVKROG 'HWDLOHGLQVWUXFWLRQPDQXDOKHOSV\RXPDLQWDLQ HYHU\WKLQJLQSODFHZKLOHWKHRSHQWRSDOORZVVWXGHQWVWR JRRGZDWHUTXDOLW\DQGKHDOWK\DQLPDOV REVHUYHDQGH[DPLQHWKHZRQGHUVLQVLGH$QH[WUDZLGH ULPDURXQGWKHHGJHSUHYHQWVFUHDWXUHVIURPHVFDSLQJ 7KHWDQNLVRQFDVWHUVDQGILWVWKURXJKW\SLFDO 7DQNPHDVXUHV[[§KROGVRYHUJDOORQVDQG GRRUZD\V5ROOLWZKHUHYHU\RXQHHGLW VWDQGV§KLJKIURPWRSWRZKHHOV%ODFN$%6SODVWLF EDVHFRQFHDOVLQFOXGHGSXPSV89VWHULOL]HUELRUHDFWRUV DQGVNLPPHUVWKDWNHHSWKHZDWHUIUHVKDQGSXUH+HDY\ GXW\ORFNLQJFDVWHUV&RPSOHWHLQVWUXFWLRQVZLWKGHWDLOHG OLVWRIUHFRPPHQGHGDQLPDOV6KLSVPRWRUIUHLJKW 1HYHUKDGDVDOWZDWHUDTXDULXPEHIRUH" ,W¶VHDV\-XVWDGGZDWHUDQGDQLPDOV 6FLHQFH)LUVW *HQH/DVVHUH%OYG 2:00–3:00 PM Presentations SESSION 1 SESSION 5 Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Novel Tech- Real Science, Real Stories: Using a Research-based nology That Offers New Opportunities for Science Lab Module to Model the Scientific Enterprise Education (Gen) (Chem) (High School) 111/112, Convention Center (High School) 127, Convention Center Kevin M. Ellett ([email protected]), Indiana University, Matthew Pilarz ([email protected]), Purdue University, Bloomington West Lafayette, Ind. Receive an introduction to some of the latest technologies Sarah Nern, Seeger Memorial High School, West Leba- proposed for reducing atmospheric emissions of carbon non, Ind. dioxide and the exciting new opportunities afforded for Get pointers from high school chemistry teachers as they science education. talk about their experiences and lessons learned with imple- menting a research-based lab module into their curriculum. SESSION 2 p Bioplastics—Going from Synthetic to Natural Poly- SESSION 6 mers (Chem) Chromonoodles: Jump In the Gene Pool (Bio) (Middle Level–High School) 123, Convention Center (Middle Level–College) 204, Convention Center Sherri Conn Rukes ([email protected]), Libertyville High Kelsi J. Barnhart ([email protected]), Clay- School, Libertyville, Ill. mont High School, Uhrichsville, Ohio Many of the items that we use today are becoming more Jennifer Farrar, Triway High School, Wooster, Ohio Earth friendly. Learn how a bioplastic is made and what Make chromosomes with pool noodles! We will provide plant materials are used. Take home a CD with information instructions for making “Chromonoodles” and simulate a and activities. variety of ideas for use in your classroom. SESSION 3 SESSION 7 NSTA Avenue Session: Research Insights into Online CSI Web Adventures (Bio) Communities of Practice and Teacher Learning Online: (General) 209, Convention Center The NSTA Learning Center (Gen) Lynn Lauterbach ([email protected]) and Yvonne (General) 124, Convention Center Klisch ([email protected]), Rice University, Houston, Al S. Byers ([email protected]), Assistant Executive Director, Tex. e-Learning and Government Partnerships, NSTA, Arlington, Engage students in technology, teach forensic science, and Va. encourage STEM careers. Developed with CBS and the Greg Sherman, Radford University, Radford, Va. American Academy of Forensics, this free award-winning Learn about our latest research insights conducted by the website provides rookie training plus cases for students to American Institutes for Research, North Carolina State solve. Handouts! (The Friday Institute), and Edvantia for NSTA’s e-PD portal. SESSION 8 SESSION 4 Get Moving! Kinesthetic Tools for Excellence in Physics for All (Phys) Middle School Science (Gen) (High School) 125, Convention Center (Middle Level–High School) 233, Convention Center Tracy G. Hood ([email protected]), Plainfield High Mark Schlawin ([email protected]), Princeton School, Plainfield, Ind. Charter School, Princeton, N.J. A successful student-led physics community night provides Walk away with some of the standards-based physical activities opportunities for fund-raising, recruiting, and lasting experi- and “kinesthetic clue” mnemonic devices currently used at one ences for participants. of New Jersey’s top-performing middle schools. 172 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 2:00–3:00 PM SESSION 9 SESSION 13 Building the Foundations of Climate Literacy in the NMLSTA Session: Becoming a National Board Certi- Elementary Grades (Env) fied Teacher (Gen) (Elementary) 234, Convention Center (General) RESCHEDULED240, Convention Center Jessica Fries-Gaither ([email protected]), The Ohio Patty McGinnis, NBCT ([email protected]), Arcola State University, Columbus Intermediate School,(SEE Eagleville, VOLUME Pa. 3) News about climate change is everywhere these days. But Kitchka P. Petrova, NBCT ([email protected]), how do you address this topic in the elementary classroom? Ponce de Leon Middle School, Coral Gables, Fla. Discover free resources that help. Are you interested in learning how to become a NBCT? Two NBCTs will present an overview of the process and SESSION 10 answer questions. Cyberlearning: New Online Science Curricula for Remote Labs (Chem) SESSION 14 (Informal Education) 236, Convention Center Growing STEM Sustainability in the Garden (Gen) Kemi Jona, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. (Elementary–Middle Level) 242, Convention Center Grounded in inquiry-based learning, students control Teddie Phillipson-Mower ([email protected]), Univer- actual laboratory equipment over the internet. Math/sci- sity of Louisville, Ky. ence students control usually inaccessible equipment and Tina A. Harris ([email protected]), Indiana University, analyze their own data. Bloomington Taryn Chaifetz ([email protected]), The Morton SESSION 11 Arboretum, Lisle, Ill. Promoting Student Environmental Inquiry, Lit- Join us for a demonstration of standards-based, inquiry-oriented eracy, and Empowerment Through Research and interdisciplinary lessons for maximum STEM learning in the Mentoring (Gen) elementary school garden. Get tips for unique garden situations (High School–College/Informal) 237, Convention Center and intentional delivery. Tahlia Bear ([email protected]) and Jessica Soule ([email protected]), National Council for Science and the SESSION 15 Environment, Washington, D.C. Inquiry for Everyone: Labs for Primary Content Engage in a discussion on how classroom activities, mentor- Delivery (Bio) ing, field trips, and university partnerships enhance students’ (Middle Level–High School) 244, Convention Center abilities to understand environmental issues, conduct research, Michael C. Ralph ([email protected]), Olathe East High and be environmental stewards. School, Olathe, Kans. Shannon M. Ralph ([email protected]), Dodge City High SESSION 12 School, Dodge City, Kans. Enhance Science Skills with Interactive Technology Join us as we provide evidence for successfully using labs (Gen) as a primary instructional tool with an overview of Biology (Elementary–Middle Level) 239, Convention Center Rocks! We’ll share materials to replicate the labs and activi- Jessica S. Storer, Educational Consultant, Brooklyn, N.Y. ties in your classroom. Learn how to liven up your lessons and foster critical- thinking skills through the latest Web 2.0 tools. Leave with SESSION 16 differentiated and interactive lesson templates. Dazzling Deceptions: Discrepant Events That Delight and Mystify! (Gen) (Elementary–Middle Level/Informal) Sagamore 6, Conv. Center Alan J. McCormack ([email protected]), NSTA Retiring President, and San Diego State University, San Diego, Calif. Science experiences that seem contrary to “common sense” are great motivators! Pique children’s interest and imagi- nation, and build creative and logical-thinking skills with discrepant events. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 173 Thursday, 2:00–3:00 PM SESSION 17 SESSION 19 (two presentations) NARST Session: Using Digital Media in the Science (High School–College) 205, JW Marriott Classroom—When and How? (Bio) Professional Development Schools: A Setting for (Middle Level–High School/Supervision) 201, JW Marriott Teaching Science Methods (Gen) Alice Anderson ([email protected]), Education Develop- Rebecca M. Monhardt, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa ment Center, Inc., New York, N.Y. Leigh C. Monhardt ([email protected]), University Laurie Asermily, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, of Wisconsin, Platteville Geneva, N.Y. Teaching science methods in a professional development Presider: Camille Ferguson, Education Development Center, school offers both opportunities and challenges in prepar- Inc., New York, N.Y. ing preservice teachers to teach science. Join us as we share Teachers and researchers from a research study will discuss examples from two methods classes taught in an elementary successes and challenges teachers experienced in changing and middle school setting. their practice to include digital media in inquiry-based les- Building Teacher Education Through University and sons. School Partnerships (Gen) Marcia Fetters ([email protected]), Western Michi- SESSION 18 (three presentations) gan University, Kalamazoo (High School–College) 203, JW Marriott Join us as we examine the challenges and rewards of two SCST Session: The Role of an Inquiry-based Science universities and five school districts partnering to shape clini- Program in Encouraging Undergraduate Research cal experiences for new secondary science and mathematics (Gen) teacher education programs. Kerry L. Cheesman ([email protected]), Capital Uni- versity, Columbus, Ohio SESSION 20 Find out how revamping our freshman majors program to be Girls and STEM: How to Get Them Involved (Gen) inquiry driven yielded a significant increase in the number of (General) 208, JW Marriott students pursuing undergraduate research projects. Abigail N. James ([email protected]), University of Vir- SCST Session: Facilitate Group Teamwork in an ginia, Falls Church Inquiry-based Biology Lab via CATME (Gen) Traditionally, girls are not interested in STEM courses. Let’s Tarren Shaw ([email protected]), Presbyterian College, discuss the reasons as well as strategies to increase both their Clinton, S.C. interest and involvement. Review findings from a study using the Comprehensive Assessment for Team Member Effectiveness (CATME) SESSION 21 program to assign students to lab groups in an open-inquiry CSSS Session: Scientific Inquiry and Engineering biology lab. The attitudes and effectiveness of this group Design in New Standards (Gen) were then compared to a control group. (General) 209, JW Marriott Jacob Foster ([email protected]), Massachusetts Dept. SCST Session: Tangent Worlds: Teaching Academic of Elementary & Secondary Education, Malden Science vs. Commercial Science Skills (Gen) Brett D. Moulding ([email protected]), Utah Part- Brian R. Shmaefsky ([email protected]), SCST nership for Effective Science Teaching and Learning, Ogden President, and Lone Star College–Kingwood, Tex. Explore the relationship of scientific inquiry and engineering Science-based industries are now the largest job source for design, their similarities and differences, and why engineer- science graduates. Find out how science teaching can prepare ing is included with traditional sciences in new standards. students with skills for these fields. 174 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 2:00–3:00 PM SESSION 22 Jim Smanik ([email protected]), Sycamore High School, SYM-1 Follow-Up Session: Climate Toolbox: Tools Cincinnati, Ohio for Educators (Env) Presider: Tanya D. Sharpe (Middle–High School/Informal) JW Grand Blrm. 2, JW Marriott Join members of the AP Biology Curriculum Development Peggy Steffen ([email protected]) and Bruce Morav- and Assessment Committee as they provide an overview of chik ([email protected]), NOAA National Ocean the changes to the revised course, exam, and lab component. Service, Silver Spring, Md. Learn about tools for educators from federal agencies, includ- SESSION 27 ing the Climate Change: Wildlife and Wildlands Toolkit and Effective Science Classroom Assessments for First- the online Climate Portal. Year Teachers (Gen) (General) White River Ballroom J, JW Marriott SESSION 23 Jon Yoshioka and Scott D. Robinson (scottdr@hawaii. NSTA Press Session: Safety and Liability—Is the Jury edu), University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Out on Your Class? (Gen) Walk away with formative assessment strategies to support (General) JW Grand Ballroom 7, JW Marriott the new Core Standards by focusing on what has worked Ken R. Roy ([email protected]), Glastonbury (Conn.) with first-year teachers. Public Schools Explore critical safety strategies to protect yourself from SESSION 28 (two presentations) legal issues when students do hands-on science. (General) Indiana Ballroom A/B, Marriott Downtown Design-based Science Teaching and Learning (Gen) SESSION 24 Rachel Abadi, Levinsky College of Education and Kib- I Thought Chemistry Was Just a Math Class: Text- butzim College, Tel-Aviv, Israel book Reading Comprehension in High School Taha Massalha ([email protected]), The Academic Arab Chemistry (Chem) College for Education in Israel, Haifa (High School–College) JW Grand Ballroom 9, JW Marriott See a demonstration of a design-based science teaching and Taylor M. Owings ([email protected]), Purdue Univer- learning process that we have used effectively in the past few sity, West Lafayette, Ind. years with our students. Let’s examine the importance of reading comprehension as Creating Standards-based Science Lessons Inspired it applies to chemistry and the other sciences. by Public Policy (Gen) Robert L. Ferguson ([email protected]) and Deb- SESSION 25 bie K. Jackson ([email protected]), Cleveland State BEST Pathway Session: Uncovering Students’ (and PDI University, Cleveland, Ohio Teachers’) Ideas About Energy (Gen) Based on policy talks given by scientists at the American (Elementary–High School) White River Blrm. B, JW Marriott Association for the Advancement of Science, seven standards- Page Keeley ([email protected]), 2008–2009 NSTA Presi- based science lessons were developed and field tested. These dent, and Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, Augusta lesson plans will be discussed and distributed. Lynn C. Farrin ([email protected]), Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, Augusta SESSION 29 Learn about and examine formative assessment probes that The Science of Cooking: A New View on the Scien- reveal students’ (and teachers’) commonly held ideas about tific Method (Gen) energy that can be used to inform instruction. (General) Marriott Ballroom 1, Marriott Downtown Kevin Miklasz ([email protected]), Iridescent, Pacific SESSION 26 Grove, Calif. An Overview of the Revised AP Biology Course Walk away with informal and formal educational materials (Bio) to teach the scientific method through the process of cook- (High School–College) White River Ballroom I, JW Marriott ing, which emphasizes its creative, inquiry-based nature. Tanya D. Sharpe ([email protected]), The College Board, Duluth, Ga. Spencer Benson, University of Maryland, College Park NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 175 Thursday, 2:00–3:00 PM SESSION 30 SESSION 34 Supporting Science in Schools: Dynamic Districts Primary/Secondary Environmental Sustainability and Classroom Champions (Gen) Day (Env) (General) Marriott Ballroom 2, Marriott Downtown (General) Cabinet, Westin Vanessa B. Lujan ([email protected]), Lawrence Hall of Patrick Herak, Westerville North High School, Wester- Science, University of California, Berkeley ville, Ohio Learn how to create dynamic districts for science as well as Angela Heath ([email protected]), Central College classroom science champions through partnering with a local Magnet School, Westerville, Ohio informal science institution such as a museum. Teachers from Westerville City Schools will share the logis- tics and activities involved in creating a high school (grades SESSION 31 10–12) and elementary school (grades 1–5) collaboration. Project Management 101 for the Teaching Profes- sional (Gen) SESSION 35 (General) Marriott Ballroom 9, Marriott Downtown CSI: Climate Scene Investigation! Teaching Climate Jennifer A. Carter ([email protected]), Virginia Tech, and Seasons as Scientific Mystery Stories (Earth) Arlington (General) Capitol II, Westin Karen Kinsman ([email protected]), The University of David Schuster ([email protected]) and Betty Adams, New Mexico, Albuquerque Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Emphasis will be placed on the concepts of project man- Presider: Amy E. Bentz ([email protected]), Western agement and the development of a comprehensive project Michigan University, Kalamazoo management plan (PMP). The Society for Science and the The ultimate inquiry approach to climate and seasons! Two Public will show how applying project management concepts mysteries—take a trip and the temperature changes…or can result in better management of everyday challenges in stay at home and the temperature changes. What on Earth is scientific research programs. going on? Climate Scene Investigators (CSI) are on the case. SESSION 32 SESSION 36 Looking at Learning to Teach Science: Support for Kicking the “Cookbook” Out of AP Environmental Student Teachers in Diverse High School Science Science (Env) Classrooms (Gen) (High School–College) Caucus, Westin (General) Marriott Ballroom 10, Marriott Downtown Mark Ewoldsen ([email protected]), La Canada High Douglas Larkin ([email protected]), Montclair School, La Canada, Calif. State University, Montclair, N.J. Karen Lionberger, The College Board, Duluth, Ga. Let’s discuss the results of a recent yearlong study of 15 stu- Gain insight into the AP® Science Practices and student- dent teachers in four different teacher education programs. directed learning objective. Walk away with effective This study offers some surprising insights in terms of the inquiry-based, student-directed activities, labs, and Geo- needs of student teachers, and how cooperating teachers graphic Information Systems (GIS) experiences. might support them better. SESSION 37 SESSION 33 Sustainability Is for Urban Kids, Too! (Gen) Teach Science with Adapted Primary Literature (General) Chamber, Westin (Gen) NancyLee Bergey ([email protected]), University of (Middle Level–College) Michigan/Texas, Marriott Downtown Pennsylvania, Philadelphia W.R. Klemm ([email protected]), Texas A&M Univer- Find out how an Environmental Festival—after the high- sity, College Station stakes testing in the spring—refocuses an urban elementary Discover an authentic way to teach the scientific method in a school on science. Learn how we created the festival by real-life context by implementing adapted primary literature working with local college students as an alternative to a in your science teaching. Handouts! science fair. Handouts! 176 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 2:00–3:00 PM SESSION 38 provide details regarding the evolution of the universe—star CropLife Ambassador Program (Env) formation, formation of elements, and “life cycle” of organic (General) Congress I/II, Westin compounds. Shannon Hudson ([email protected]), CropLife Ambassador, Crawfordsville, Ind. SESSION 40 Ray Sullivan ([email protected]), CropLife Ambassador, Welcome to the Zooniverse: A Citizen—and Student— Shelbyville, Ind. Science Network! (Earth) This FREE agriculture-based program brings the speakers (Informal Education) Grand Ballroom 3, Westin TO YOU! Many different programs for many different grade Pamela Gay ([email protected]), Southern Illinois Uni- levels. Free handouts and door prizes! versity, Edwardsville Discover how to bring real science data from space satellites SESSION 39 directly into your classroom for true inquiry learning for NASA: Evolution of the Universe (Earth) your students. (High School) Grand Ballroom 1, Westin Dana E. Backman ([email protected]), SOFIA, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. Stunning images from NASA’s airborne observatory, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), Come to ’s Morning of Chemistry Enlightening Indy! By Rhonda Reist, Olathe North High School, Olathe, KS &RPHWR)OLQQ6FLHQWL¿F¶VIUHH0RUQLQJRI&KHPLVWU\$VWKH\VD\LQ,QGLDQDSROLV6WDUW Friday, March 30, 2012 © 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 1-800-452-1 261 Sagamore Ballroom, Indiana Convention Center [email protected] Plan Now to Attend Flinn’s Morning of Chemistry. www.flinnsci.com NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 177 Thursday, 2:00–3:00 PM 2:00–3:00 PM Workshops Authentic STEM for the Youngest Scientists (Gen) It Definitely Has Potential! (Phys) '(Preschool–Elementary) 122, Convention Center (Elementary) 207, Convention Center Jennifer R. Fruend ([email protected]), University of James L. Neujahr ([email protected]), City College Missouri–St. Louis of New York, N.Y. Inquire using authentic materials and writing with younger Janice Porter and Angula B. Camacho, P.S. 005 Dr. scientists. Explore activities that enhance math and writ- Ronald McNair, Brooklyn, N.Y. ing while engaging students’ natural curiosity to develop Donna Johnson ([email protected]), P.S. 21 Crispus innovative skills. Attucks School, Brooklyn, N.Y. Learn how to make wind-up toys from recycled materials, Exploring the Science of Cooking! (Phys) and explore how these can lead to energy concepts for grade (Middle Level–College) 126, Convention Center 2 and beyond! Joshua Bridger ([email protected]), Harvard Uni- versity, Cambridge, Mass. Prairie Diversity Data: Applying Math and Science Joan Abrams, Cambridge Ringe & Latin School, Cam- Skills (Bio) bridge, Mass. (Middle Level) 208, Convention Center Explore the physics, chemistry, and engineering of cooking Sue Sheehan ([email protected]), Fermilab, Batavia, Ill. in this hands-on workshop. Labs have been adapted from Learn what makes up a prairie habitat. For almost 20 years, the innovative science and cooking class offered at Harvard middle school students have been conducting field studies University. where they collect plant data in the Fermilab prairie. Learn what tools they use and what online resources are available Sustaining Students’ Science Interest: An Inquiry- so that you can engage your students in prairie field studies. based Approach (Gen) (Middle Level–High School) 128, Convention Center Searching for Starch in the Food Pyramid (Bio) Dionysius T. Gnanakkan ([email protected]), Selina L. (Elementary) 210, Convention Center Bartels ([email protected]), and Judith S. Lederman Suzanne M. Cunningham ([email protected]) and ([email protected]), Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Sherry S. Fulk-Bringman, Purdue University, West Presider: Judith S. Lederman Lafayette, Ind. Emphasis will be placed on effective classroom practices Elementary school students visualize starch in various food to sustain middle school and high school students’ science products, including fruits, vegetables, and beans. Students interest by explicit reflective teaching of scientific inquiry learn that nutrients are found in many plants in various and nature of science. quantities. Build Your Bridge, Don’t Burn It! (Phys) Nuts About Nature (Gen) (Middle Level–High School) 205, Convention Center (Preschool–Elementary) 211, Convention Center Fran Zakutansky ([email protected]), Retired Educator, DeLene M. Hoffner, The da Vinci Academy, Colorado Montvale, N.J. Springs, Colo. Use creativity, teamwork, and inquiry to build a wooden Experience hands-on lessons in tracking, orienteering, nature bridge. Then test the strength of your design using technol- notebooks, outdoor inquiry, and research. Walk away with ogy. A perfect STEM activity! student examples and hands-on lessons to use in your K–6 classrooms, including Nuts for Nature, Mystery Visitor, Track Inquiry Activities in Light and Color (Phys) Casting, Nature Notebook, and L.O.S.T: Learning Outdoor (Elementary–Middle Level) 206, Convention Center Survival Techniques. John W. Payne ([email protected]), Mercer University, Lithia Springs, Ga. Operation Physics has some great activities in light and color for upper elementary students. This hands-on workshop will allow you to try out some of them. 178 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 2:00–3:00 PM Pathways to Engineering: Engineering Is Science ware, students can make spectral, special, temporal, and and Much, Much More (Gen) intensity measurements. (Elementary) 231, Convention Center Kym B. Flowers, Indianapolis (Ind.) Public Schools The Impossible Mission: Engineering, Strange Matter, Learn how to integrate engineering concepts into your daily and Nanotechnology (Gen) curriculum. Explore the engineering process with three (Elementary–Middle Level) 241, Convention Center hands-on engineering projects and receive other lesson plans/ Jennifer J. Stormer ([email protected]), O.R. resources for future collaborative projects. Edgington Elementary School, Englewood, Ohio Ian Berry, Monticello Elementary School, Huber Heights, Support Student Environment Research with Ohio AnalyzingDigitalImages Software (Env) Presider: Jennifer J. Stormer (Informal Education) 235, Convention Center Experience hands-on inquiry-based lessons exploring engineer- Morton M. Sternheim ([email protected]) and Rob ing, strange matter, and nanotechnology. Learn to implement Snyder ([email protected]), University of Massachusetts three units in which students guide Agent Pi in conducting Amherst secret missions. Use digital images for much more than illustrating reports and presentations. With free AnalyzingDigitalImages soft- “Life begins at retirement.” ²$XWKRU8QNQRZQ Join the NSTA Retired Advisory Board for an insightful information-sharing session. Fellow colleagues will share ideas about staying active both in and out of the profession. Before and After Retirement: Practicalities and Possibilities Saturday, March 31 9:30–10:30 AM JW Marriott Indianapolis Room 108 For more information on the Retired Members Advisory Board, contact Mary Strother, chair, at [email protected]. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 179 Thursday, 2:00–3:00 PM Turning “Game Time” into “Brain Time”: Linking Down That “Dusty” Instructional Road Paved with In-Class Curricula with Video Games at Home Technology (Earth) (Bio) (Supervision/Administration) White River Blrm. H, JW Marriott (Middle Level–High School) 245, Convention Center Barry Fried, John Dewey High School, Brooklyn, N.Y. James Planey ([email protected]), Barbara Hug (bhug@ Learn how to differentiate instruction and engage students illinois.edu) and Donna Korol ([email protected]), Univer- in the learning process to effectively address the needs of sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign all students through technology and inquiry-based projects/ James Schreiner ([email protected]), Bradley-Bourbonnais investigations while creating alternative partnerships that Community High School, Ill. will lead to innovations in science teaching. Project NEURON stands for Novel Education for Understand- ing Research On Neuroscience. Try out Project NEURON’s Drop the Red Pen: SMARTer Assessment Strategies game The Golden Hour and receive free curriculum materials (Gen) that explore the science and medicine behind brain injury. (Elem.–High School) Indiana Blrm. C/D, Marriott Downtown Colleen J. Schafer ([email protected]), Tequipment, NSELA Session: Promoting Inquiry in Our Class- Inc., Cicero, N.Y. rooms: Hands-On Performance Assessment for K–12 Experience SMART Board and Notebook software that allows Students (Gen) teachers to check for understanding, provide feedback, deliver (Supervision/Administration) 202, JW Marriott state assessments, and create customized questions. Also Deborah L. Tucker ([email protected]), Science Education engage in a “hands-on” SMART Response clicker experience. Consultant, Napa, Calif. Grant M. Gardner ([email protected]), Assessment Developing Academic Language in Young English Services, Inc., Pepperell, Mass. Language Learners Using Science (Gen) Assessing inquiry is essential to instruction. Engage in a (General) Indiana Ballroom G, Marriott Downtown hands-on performance task and explore the uses and advan- Maria A. Alanis ([email protected]) and Joy A. tages of this form of assessment. Moore ([email protected]), Austin (Tex.) Independent School District Maintaining Momentum: Methods to Analyze Stu- Find out how preK English language learners have advanced dent Work to Improve Teacher Practice (Gen) in academic language development through hands-on science (High School/Supervision) JW Grand Ballroom 3, JW Marriott experiences. Scott Schneider ([email protected]), Miranda Messer ([email protected]), GUESS What? This Experiment Is “Sick”! (Gen) and Tracy Ising ([email protected]), Jefferson (General) Marriott Ballroom 7, Marriott Downtown County Public Schools, Louisville, Ky. Carrie J. Leopold ([email protected]), North Dakota Elizabeth Edmondson ([email protected]), Virginia State College of Science, Fargo Commonwealth University, Richmond Explore cutting-edge hands-on experiments, including Presider: Lee Ann Nickerson, Gheens Academy, Louisville, memory metal and electron microscopy. Discover why girls Ky. are calling our GUESS program (Girls Understanding and Join us as districtwide resource teachers share Professional Exploring STEM Science) “sick” and why that’s a good thing! Learning Community (PLC) facilitation experiences, strate- gies to analyze student work, and tools for collegial classroom Wetlands and Watersheds with Inquiry (Env) observation and feedback. (General) Capitol I, Westin Judith Lucas-Odom ([email protected]), The Village at Integrating Bioinformatics into Introductory Biol- Chester Upland, Aston, Pa. ogy Courses (Bio) Our water is a precious commodity. Let’s investigate how (High School–College) JW Grand Ballroom 4, JW Marriott it will remain this way using hands-on inquiry activities. Jeanne Chowning, ([email protected]), Northwest Association for Biomedical Research, Seattle, Wash. Learn how to integrate basic bioinformatics concepts and tools into introductory biology classrooms using a case study about genetic testing for breast cancer. 180 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 2:00–3:00 PM Honey, I Shrunk the Data! (Earth) 2:00–3:00 PM Meeting (High School–College/Informal Education) Capitol III, Westin Indiana Earth Science Teachers Association (IESTA) ([email protected]), John G. Van Hoesen Green Meeting Mountain College, Poultney, Vt. Cameral, Westin Amy Work, The Institute for the Application of Geospatial During the IESTA annual business meeting we will plan the Technology at Cayuga Community College, Inc., Auburn, 2012 spring and fall field trips and discuss scholarships offered N.Y. and upcoming events related to Earth science. Steven Hovan ([email protected]), Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana Join us for a drill-down approach to exploring Earth systems 2:00–3:00 PM Exhibitor Workshop using ocean cores and geospatial technologies. Learn to use EarthComm: The American Geological Institute geospatial technologies and gigapixel image viewers in a Takes an Earth Systems Approach to Introduce scalable approach to investigate authentic Earth and ocean STEM Through a Simplified Engineering Design science data. Cycle (Earth) (Grades 8–12) 132, Convention Center Teach the Electromagnetic Spectrum via the Sun Sponsor: It’s About Time and the 5Es (Earth) Gary Curts, Dublin (Ohio) Public Schools (Middle Level–College) Grand Ballroom 2, Westin Learn the benefits of the Engineering Design Cycle for Zodiac T. Webster ([email protected]), North Carolina teaching and learning Earth science. See how the American School of Science and Mathematics, Durham Geological Institute developed a project-driven course that Juan-Carlos Aguilar ([email protected]), Georgia makes a difference in performance for all levels of students Dept. of Education, Atlanta from the start of the semester to the completion. Also, you Teach the electromagnetic spectrum and atomic energy levels will be introduced to the use of data logging technology to using astronomical images. Lessons are organized with the enhance the classroom experience. constructivist 5E inquiry model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate). 2:00–3:30 PM Presentation SESSION 1 More Than Just Probes (Gen) (General) 120, Convention Center Ben Smith ([email protected]) and Jared Mader ([email protected]), Red Lion (Pa.) Area School District Probes are a great way for students to collect data. What happens next? We use a variety of digital tools to enhance lab reports and student projects. Come learn how to change the face of the traditional lab report. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 181 Thursday, 2:00–3:30 PM 2:00–3:30 PM Exhibitor Workshops HHMI’s Bones, Stones, and Genes: The Origin of Modern Master of Science in Geosciences via Distance Learn- Humans (Bio) ing from Mississippi State University (Earth) (Grades 9–College) 109, Convention Center (Grades K–12) 136, Convention Center Sponsor: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Sponsor: Mississippi State University Mary Page Colvard ([email protected]), Deposit, N.Y. Doug Gillham ([email protected]), Mississippi State Uni- Keri Shingleton ([email protected]), Holland versity, Mississippi State, Miss. Hall, Tulsa, Okla. Discover how you can earn an MS degree in geosciences Satoshi Amagai, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Chevy via distance learning through our Teachers in Geosciences Chase, Md. program. Our 12-course, 36-credit hour graduate program is When Darwin proposed that humans evolved from a com- designed to take two years and includes courses in meteorol- mon ancestor with the great apes, he lacked fossil evidence ogy, geology, planetary science, oceanography, hydrology, to support his idea. Now 150 years later, the evidence for and environmental geosciences. We have alumni in all 50 human evolution is plentiful and growing, including detailed states and all students qualify for in-state tuition rates. molecular genetics data, an impressive fossil record, and artifacts of early human culture like stone tools. Join us on Light and Optics: A Series of EnLIGHTening Experi- a global exploration spanning millions of years to illuminate ments! (Phys) the rise of modern humans. Participants will be among the (Grades 5–12) 139, Convention Center first to own a free DVD copy of HHMI’s latest installment Sponsor: CPO Science/School Specialty Science in the Holiday Lectures on Science series. Erik Benton, CPO Science/School Specialty Science, Nashua, N.H. Biology with Vernier (Bio) Experience CPO’s Optics with Light and Color kit complete (Grades 8–College) 116, Convention Center with LED flashlights, a laser, lenses, a mirror, and more. Sponsor: Vernier Software & Technology Try color mixing, relate it to human vision, and examine Mike Collins ([email protected]) and David Carter (info@ different spectra. Shine a laser through a prism and see for vernier.com), Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, Ore. yourself the phenomenon of total internal reflection. We Experiments such as transpiration, cell respiration, and EKG make studying light exciting! from our popular Biology with Vernier and Advanced Biology with Vernier lab books will be performed in this hands-on Equip Your iPad for Science (Gen) workshop. You will be able to try these experiments using (Grades K–12) 140, Convention Center LabQuest and our LabQuest Mini. Our new Investigating Sponsor: PASCO scientific Biology through Inquiry lab book will also be on display. Presenter to be announced Get a preview of SPARKvue® HD, PASCO’s newly an- Bridging STEM and Vernier Technology (Phys) nounced sensor-based science application for the iPad. (Grades 7–12) 117, Convention Center SPARKvue HD is an integrated learning environment, Sponsor: Vernier Software & Technology offering a full suite of display and analytical tools, reflec- Verle Walters ([email protected]) and David L. Vernier tion prompts, journaling, and more—plus full support of ([email protected]), Vernier Software & Technology, Beaver- PASCO’s growing collection of SPARKlabs®. Get hands-on ton, Ore. experience in collecting data on the iPad using PASCO’s Taking STEM education from buzzword to classroom imple- AirLink 2 Bluetooth interface and PASPORT sensors. Bring mentation can be challenging. In this session, we will intro- your own iPad or use ours! duce you to several STEM activities—appropriate for middle school and high school students—that make use of Vernier technology. The activities will model an approach you can use to implement STEM education into your curriculum. 182 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 2:00–3:30 PM Renewable Energy Exploration—Solar and Wind 2:00–5:00 PM Short Course Power (Earth) DNA Subway in the Classroom (SC-5) (Grades 9–12) 141, Convention Center (High School–College) Gates, Omni Sponsor: PASCO scientific Tickets Required: $112CANCELED Presenter to be announced Uwe Hilgert, University of Arizona, Tucson In this hands-on workshop featuring the Horizon Renewable Energy SPARKlab® collection, you’ll investigate energy output from a solar cell and wind turbine under varying 2:00–5:00 PM Workshop environmental conditions. Developed jointly by PASCO and PDI PSTEM Pathway Session: Cognitive Science Learning Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies, this collection of 10 guided Principles in Action: Misconceptions and Their Use inquiry labs provides a standards-based, state-of-the-art sci- in Spaced Assessment (Gen) ence teaching solution to support your high school Earth or (General) White River Ballroom C, JW Marriott environmental science program. Additional labs from the Christine M. Massey ([email protected]), University collection will be demonstrated. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Using Spaced Assessment is a cognitive science, research- 2:00–4:00 PM The Planetary Society Lecture based learning principle that increases student retention. We will examine formative assessment practices that What Makes Space So Much Fun and So Hard? (Earth) can help teachers understand what their students have (General) Sagamore Ballroom 1–5, Convention Center “MIS”understood. Bill Nye, Executive Director, The Planetary Society, Pasadena, Calif. 2:30–3:00 PM Presentation Join Bill Nye for a far-ranging dis- SESSION 1 cussion of how physical science, life Systems Thinking for Science Success (Gen) science, and planetary science are (Middle Level–College/Supervision) 302/303, JW Marriott intertwined in understanding the George W. Stickel, Cobb County Public Schools, Mari- environment of the icy blackness of etta, Ga. space. Bill will shine a beacon on the How can struggling students grasp the whole of a science wonder, the mystery, and the fun of course or even a particular standard? By using a simple sys- exploring the cosmos. tems approach where they use key research-based strategies As a student at Cornell University, Bill Nye the Science Guy® was (writing, comparing, and nonlinguistic organizers) to get introduced to the wonders of astronomy in a class taught by Carl them thinking critically, discussing, and recording, students Sagan himself, one of the original founders of The Planetary Society. can take charge of their own learning. So, for Nye it was like coming full circle to join the Society’s board of directors and later to become the organization’s executive director. 2:30–3:30 PM Science Leadership Summit Scientist, comedian, teacher, and author, Nye became a household Session name with his innovative, fast-paced television series Bill Nye the SESSION 1 Science Guy. Currently, Bill Nye is the host of three television The Science Teacher Rubric (Gen) series: The 100 Greatest Discoveries, The Eyes of Nye, and (General) JW Grand Ballroom 8, JW Marriott his latest project Stuff Happens, a show about environmentally Courtney Cabrera, Indiana Dept. of Education, India- responsible choices that consumers can make as they go about their napolis day and their shopping. Nye earned a degree in mechanical engi- Indiana schools are currently working to understand and neering at Cornell University and spent several years working as an implement the requirements of IC 20-28-11.5, the teacher engineer until he combined his dual love of science and comedy to evaluation legislation. This session will provide an overview create the Science Guy. of these requirements, including how schools and stakehold- This speaker is sponsored by The Planetary Society. ers are able to use these requirements to improve science instruction and content-specific tools and resources to ac- complish these goals. Participants will discuss these elements and their effects on measuring effective science instruction. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 183 Thursday, 3:00–3:45 PM 3:00–3:45 PM Exhibitor Workshop 3:00–6:00 PM Meeting Physics Applications Aboard the International Space CESI Annual Board Meeting Station (Phys) Atlanta, Marriott Downtown (Grades 11–12) 142, Convention Center Get involved! Join CESI for their annual board meeting. Sponsor: NASA Natalee Lloyd and Monica Trevathan, NASA Johnson 3:30–4:00 PM Presentations Space Center, Houston, Tex. NASA’s Math and Science @ Work project provides AP SESSION 1 math and science teachers with free content to be used in Conceptual Physical Science: Catapult Building! preparing students for college. Join us for an introduction (Phys) to this project as well as highlights of physics activities from (Middle Level–High School) 126, Convention Center the project. Gain access to activities that introduce students Rick Mitchell ([email protected]), Pike High School/ to real-life physics applications and learn how to implement Pike Freshman Center, Indianapolis, Ind. these applications in your classroom. A question-and-answer Get help on preparing for your unit on catapult building. session will follow the presentation and feedback will be Hear about some of the pitfalls and successes you should gathered to help in the development of future activities. encounter. SESSION 2 3:00–4:00 PM Meeting When Is It Science? When Is It Engineering? What’s NSTA Investment Advisory Board Meeting the Difference Anyway? (Phys) 301, JW Marriott (Elementary–Middle Level) 207, Convention Center Donald DeRosa ([email protected]) and Peter Garik (garik@ bu.edu), Boston University, Boston, Mass. 3:00–4:30 PM Workshop Join us as we report on the methods and impact of profes- PDI BSCS Pathway Session: Getting Ready for the Changes sional development for K–8 teachers that progressively in AP Biology (Bio) immerses them more deeply in engineering or scientific (High School) 309/310, JW Marriott inquiries. April L. Gardner ([email protected]), BSCS, Colorado Springs, Colo. Bring your current Advanced Placement Biology textbook and other instructional materials to this session to learn how to identify (or create) a storyline for your course. We’ll also identify opportunities to improve the instruction and assessment opportunities for better alignment with the new framework. 3:00–4:30 PM Exhibitor Workshop Science Gnus—Scientists—Famous and Forgotten and Their Process Skills (Gen) (Grades K–8) 138, Convention Center Sponsor: Delta Education/School Specialty Science John Cafarella, Consultant, Canadensis, Pa. Join us for fascinating and dramatic stories of scientists, their discoveries, and the process skills used. Plus, the sometimes fine line between being famous or being forgotten by history. We’ll replicate notable activities, too. The stories in science are high interest for both teachers and students. Liberal doses of Science Gnus humor, too. 184 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 3:30–4:00 PM SESSION 3 SESSION 5 Have a Kids Inquiry Conference! (Gen) Water Watcher: Community-based Learning with (Elementary–Middle Level) 242, Convention Center Standards-based Math and Science (Gen) Paula A. Magee ([email protected]), Indiana University– (Elementary–High School) Chamber, Westin Purdue University Indianapolis Sanghee Choi ([email protected]), North Georgia Col- Learn the basics for preparing for and having a Kids Inquiry lege & State University, Cumming Conference. Learn about Water Watcher, community-based learning that promotes active student engagement in science and SESSION 4 mathematics learning that reflects the cultural practices in School/District Programmatic Changes to Enhance their own communities. Walk away with the Water Watcher K–12 Science Classrooms (Gen) curriculum, teacher guideline, and actual data with middle (General) Marriott Ballroom 9, Marriott Downtown school students. Engage in a hands-on sample activity that Dwight Schuster, Indiana University, Indianapolis promotes a better understanding of community-based John Buckwalter ([email protected]), Urban Center for learning. the Advancement of STEM Education, Indianapolis, Ind. Hear about innovative partnerships and initiatives that sup- port new science teachers as they enter the classroom. 5W^WTdSfWKagd >[XWf[_W6WV[USf[a` 4 y invitation only, join your fellow NSTA Life Members for a breakfast lled with memories as well as meaning. Catch up with old friends, make new ones, trade war stories, and discuss ways to share your talents and vitality with the science education community. NSTA Life Members’ Buet Breakfast Sunday, April 1 7:00–9:00 AM JW Marriott Indianapolis, White River Ballroom C/D Tickets are required (M-12; $45 on-site) and, if still available, must be purchased at the NSTA Registration Area by 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 31. Participation is limited to NSTA life members only. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 185 Thursday, 3:30–4:30 PM 3:30–4:30 PM Featured Presentation 3:30–4:30 PM Scientist Talk Forensic Science Education: Multidisciplinary Sci- Bridging the Gap, Transforming the Future—Educa- 'ence—Bringing Critical Thinking, Interactive Learn- tion, Collaboration, Innovation! (Gen) ing, and Creativity to the Classroom (Chem) (General) Sagamore Ballroom 6, Convention Center (General) Sagamore Ballroom 7, Convention Center Catherine T. Hunt, The Dow Chemical Jay Siegel ([email protected]), Co., Spring House, Pa. Chair, Dept. of Chemistry and Join us as Catherine Hunt shares her work Chemical Biology, and Professor of with building collaborative efforts between Forensic and Investigative Sciences, government agencies, corporate entities, Indiana University–Purdue Univer- and education institutions in order to sity Indianapolis impact STEM teaching and learning. Presider: Joe Ruhl, Lafayette Jef- Catherine T. “Katie” Hunt is Government Technologies R&D Direc- ferson High School, Lafayette, Ind. tor, Innovation Sourcing and Sustainable Technologies at The Dow The STEM education movement is testimony to the reality Chemical Company. Dr. Hunt is actively building collaborative that we can no longer study scientific disciplines as separate technology programs with leading government agencies to focus on entities. All of our sciences have become interconnected, accelerating the pace of innovation on programs of strategic impor- interdependent, and overlapping. Science education is tance to Dow. She began her career as a senior scientist in analyti- evolving. Forensic science is the quintessential example of cal research at Rohm and Haas in 1984 after completing an NIH multidisciplinary applied science and engineering. Forensic Postdoctoral Fellowship at Yale University. During her 25 years at scientists use any and all scientific methods and techniques Rohm and Haas, Katie held positions of increasing responsibility and to help them give voice to physical evidence that cannot ultimately served as corporate Sustainability Director and Leader for speak and thus relate it to civil and criminal acts. The edu- Technology Partnerships. cation of forensic science students involves teaching many sciences and applying them in creative ways. It provides numerous opportunities to reinforce critical-thinking skills and directly involve students in their own learning…and, it can also be fun! Dr. Jay Siegel has testified more than 200 times as an expert wit- ness in 12 states, federal court, and military court. He is Editor in Chief of the Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences and has authored textbooks, including Fundamentals of Forensic Science and Forensic Science: A Beginner’s Guide. From 1980 to 2004, he was professor of Forensic Chemistry and director of the Forensic Science Program at Michigan State University in the School of Criminal Justice. In 2004, he moved to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) to become director of the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program, a position he held until August 2011. He received his PhD in analytical chemistry from George Washington University. 186 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 3:30–4:30 PM 3:30–4:30 PM Presentations SESSION 1 SESSION 5 From Climbing Trees to Diving Deep: Careers in Hands-On Physics on a Tight Budget (Phys) Science (Gen) (Middle Level–High School) 125, Convention Center (Middle Level–High School) 113, Convention Center Kathy Mirakovits ([email protected]) and Jessica Andrea Swensrud ([email protected]) and Jessica Neely, Clark ([email protected]), Portage Northern High School, KQED, San Francisco, Calif. Portage, Mich. Scientists do everything from climb trees to SCUBA dive Learn about numerous inexpensive, easy-to-make physics for their work. Spark students’ interest in a career in science labs and demonstrations. Walk away with ideas ready for through an exploration of multimedia resources. Monday class. SESSION 2 SESSION 6 Differentiation Strategies for Meeting the Common (Middle Level/Informal Education) 208, Convention Center Core State Standards (Gen) Take a Bus-free Field Trip: Purdue zipTrips™ (Bio) (Elementary–Middle Level) 121, Convention Center Jamie L. Loizzo ([email protected]), Joan Crow (crow@ Larry W. Zimmerman, Teacher Created Materials, purdue.edu), Steven Doyle ([email protected]), and Wilella Alpharetta, Ga. Burgess ([email protected]), Purdue University, West To meet the demands of the Common Core State Stan- Lafayette, Ind. dards, differentiation is no longer an option. Learn quick Connect students to real-world scientists through the magic and easy strategies to start differentiating your science of technology. This session covers how to integrate an elec- content immediately. tronic field trip into the science classroom. Evaluate the Impact of an Electronic Field Trip on SESSION 3 Students’ Perceptions of Scientists with a “Draw a Close Enough: A Journey into Solar System Modeling Scientist” Test (Bio) for Hands-On Thinking (Earth) ' Wilella Burgess ([email protected]), Jamie L. Loizzo (Preschool–Middle Level) 122, Convention Center ([email protected]), Omolola A. Adedokun (oadedok@ Martin G. Horejsi, The University of Montana, Missoula purdue.edu), Ann M. Bessenbacher (ambessenbacher@purdue. Close Enough models use simple relationships simulating edu), and Loran Carleton Parker ([email protected]), the many scales of the solar system, including light speed, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. geologic time, and space missions. All grades welcome! Learn how an electronic field trip (zipTrips) impacts students’ stereotypical views of scientists and examine viability of EFTs SESSION 4 as an alternative to traditional field trips. NSTA Avenue Session: The NSTA Learning Center: A Tool to Develop Preservice Teachers (Gen) SESSION 7 (General) 124, Convention Center Thinking Like a Scientist: Lessons Learned in the Al S. Byers ([email protected]), Assistant Executive Direc- NSF-funded K–12 Experience (Bio) tor, e-Learning and Government Partnerships, NSTA, (General) 209, Convention Center Arlington, Va. Kathleen Marrs ([email protected]) and GK–12 Fellows, Carolyn Mohr, Southern Illinois University, Grayslake Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Michael Odell and Bambi Bailey ([email protected]), Presider: Mariah Judd ([email protected]), Indiana Univer- The University of Texas at Tyler sity–Purdue University Indianapolis Presider: Zipporah Miller, Associate Executive, Director, Drawing upon experience working with teachers in NSF- Professional Programs and Conferences, NSTA, Arlington, sponsored university/school partnership programs, we will Va. provide useful strategies for bringing scientific communi- Come learn about a new online system to assist professors cation and modern-day science laboratory experience into in creating customized e-textbooks using Learning Center K–12 classrooms. interactive and e-print resources for their preservice teachers. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 187 Thursday, 3:30–4:30 PM SESSION 8 SESSION 12 A District Journey on Integrating Design into Sci- Co-Labbing: Differentiation in the Lab (Gen) ence Inquiry…with an Engineering Backdrop (Middle Level) 243, Convention Center (Gen) Shawtwain Hall ([email protected]), Fulton (Elementary) 212, Convention Center County Schools, Riverdale, Ga. Elizabeth Gajdzik ([email protected]), Purdue Univer- Beverly Simmons-Johnson ([email protected]), sity, West Lafayette, Ind. Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, Ga. Engineering in the classroom? EEK! Elementary teachers Presider: Shawtwain Hall share their experiences, activities, and student outcomes You already know how to differentiate instruction in the in using engineering as their backdrop for STEM classroom classroom. Discover how to effectively implement the same activities. ideas of differentiation in the science lab. Participants will go home with strategies to immediately begin differentia- SESSION 9 tion in the lab. Get Moving 2! More Kinesthetic Tools for Excellence in Middle School Science (Gen) SESSION 13 (Middle Level–High School) 233, Convention Center The Greatest Hits (Bio) Mark Schlawin ([email protected]), Princeton Charter (Middle Level–High School) 244, Convention Center School, Princeton, N.J. Christopher J. Donovan ([email protected]) and Learn to use more of the standards-based physical activities Heather Briggs ([email protected]), Indiana Associa- and “kinesthetic clue” mnemonic devices used at one of New tion of Biology Teachers, Fort Wayne Jersey’s top-performing middle schools. Presider: Christopher J. Donovan A collection of quick hits courtesy of Indiana biology teachers, SESSION 10 including tried-and-true labs, demos, and inquiry activities Activities for Meaning and Significance in the Sci- that are easy and inexpensive. ence Classroom (Gen) (Middle Level–High School) 234, Convention Center SESSION 14 Jeremy Forest Price ([email protected]), Boston College, Coaching: Knowledge That Works for Science Chestnut Hill, Mass. Education Leadership—Strategies for Balancing the Ellen Marie Stanton ([email protected]), Roles of Evaluating and Coaching (Gen) Waltham High School, Waltham, Mass. (General) 101, JW Marriott Enliven your classroom with activities that allow high school Tom Peters ([email protected]), South Carolina’s Coalition students to engage in discovering and discussing how science for Mathematics & Science, Clemson is connected and relevant to their lives. Dorothy Earle ([email protected]), S²TEM Centers SC, Greenville SESSION 11 Betty W. Hadden ([email protected]), S²TEM Centers Science + GIS = Real-World Problem Solving + Core SC, Simpsonville Knowledge (Chem) Do your responsibilities include evaluation and coaching? (Middle Level–High School) 237, Convention Center Have you found the perfect balance between the roles of Erika S. Klose ([email protected]), Winfield Middle evaluating and coaching? Engage in dialogue, explore an School, Winfield, W.Va. observation structure, and share strategies and ideas for Maureen Miller ([email protected]), Poca High balancing the roles of evaluator and coach. School, Poca, W.Va. Have access to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) SESSION 15 software? We are presenting innovative ways to teach core ASTE Session: Inquiring Minds, Inquiring Methods: science knowledge through GIS, bringing content to the Preservice Teachers’ Inquiry Skills via the Elemen- real world. tary Science Fair (Gen) (Elementary–Middle Level/College) 204, JW Marriott Ken Paul King ([email protected]), Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, Ill. Preservice teachers served as science fair mentors for elementary 188 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 3:30–4:30 PM English language learners. During this process, the science fair for 134 trees and 150 bird species based on different carbon helped students to develop skills of inquiry and content knowl- emissions scenarios. edge growth on topics drawn from the local school district sci- ence curriculum. Let’s examine perspectives on student growth SESSION 20 among both preservice teachers and elementary students. Teaching Physics and Related STEM Subjects with Electric Guitars (Phys) SESSION 16 (High School–College) JW Grand Ballroom 9, JW Marriott From Your Mind to Your Classroom Practice (Gen) Debbie A. French, New Philadelphia High School, New (High School–College) 205, JW Marriott Philadelphia, Ohio Stephen A. Bartos ([email protected]), Norman Lederman, Thomas Singer, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, and Judith S. Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technology, Ohio Chicago Tune in to hear about lessons that relate physics to the elec- Walk away with details on a means for better ensuring that tric guitar. Find out how you can build electric guitars in your organization and conceptualization of subject matter your classroom. comes through in your classroom practices. SESSION 21 SESSION 17 PDI BEST Pathway Session: Energy Literacy: Essential “No One Who Works Here Looks Like Me”: Motiva- Principles and Fundamental Concepts for Energy tion via Student Mentors (Gen) Education (Gen) (Elementary–High School) 208, JW Marriott (General) White River Ballroom B, JW Marriott Sarah Sterling-Laldee ([email protected]), School Matthew Inman ([email protected]), U.S. Dept. No. 2, Paterson, N.J. of Energy, Washington, D.C. Lynn Tarant ([email protected]) and Carlos Join me as I share energy literacy and the U.S. Global Change Miranda, Charles J. Riley School 9, Paterson, N.J. Research Program’s recently adopted Essential Principles and Many urban students complain that STEM programming Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education. is run by people who don’t look, sound, or act like them. Come see how developing student mentors from our com- SESSION 22 munity has increased student engagement and motivation in Birth Control Methods: Cases for Teaching the Facts our out-of-school-time STEM programming. and Real-Life Decision Making (Bio) (High School–College) White River Ballroom I, JW Marriott SESSION 18 Stephanie J. Zojonc ([email protected]) and A Systematic Approach to Science Learning in Bethann Lavoie ([email protected]), Minnesota Elementary Schools (Gen) State University, Mankato (Elementary/Supervision) 302/303, JW Marriott These four mini-cases engage students in active discussion Karl Topper ([email protected]), Dillon Valley Elemen- about a private topic. Students research, teach one another, tary School, Silverthorne, Colo. and make recommendations about various birth control Learn how to identify the critical issues for implementation methods. of a systematic approach for science learning within your school. SESSION 23 Professional Development: The Need to Assess Your- SESSION 19 self (Gen) SYM-1 Follow-Up Session: Explore Impacts of Dif- (General) White River Ballroom J, JW Marriott ferent Carbon Emissions Scenarios on Eastern U.S. Michael P. Clough ([email protected]), Iowa State Birds and Trees (Bio) University, Ames (General) JW Grand Ballroom 2, JW Marriott Learn about approaches useful for monitoring classroom Vicki Arthur ([email protected]), U.S. Forest Service, teaching practices, self-assessing those practices, making Washington, D.C. changes to improve practice, and helping administrators Learn about a Forest Service–developed website that exam- observe and acknowledge your expertise. ines current distributions and models future climate habitats NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 189 Thursday, 3:30–4:30 PM SESSION 24 pictures, overlays, and polygons and embedding videos. The SOFIA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors Pro- Examples of Google Earth exercises for Earth science will gram: Observing the Infrared Universe from the be highlighted. Stratosphere (Earth) Trees, Technology, Ecology, and Inquiry: Digital (General) Indiana Ballroom A/B, Marriott Downtown Ecological Modeling for Educators and Students David V. Black ([email protected]), Walden (Env) School of Liberal Arts, Provo, Utah Robert J. Wallace ([email protected]), New York University, In this golden age of astronomy, one more NASA Great New York, N.Y. Observatory is coming online—the Stratospheric Observa- Learn about New York City students’ participation in the tory for Infrared Analysis, or SOFIA. Astronomers gather Virtual Forest Project. Ecological tree data is collected and observations from a 2.5 meter IR telescope mounted in a then measurements, drawings, and photographs are incor- converted Boeing 747 flying at 41-45,000 feet, above 99% porated into virtual tree objects and placed on an interactive of the atmosphere’s water vapor. Now, educators have the DEMES website. The data collected nationwide will be used opportunity to ride along with the astronomers aboard to answer ecological questions such as how much carbon is SOFIA as part of the Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors stored by city trees vs. rural trees? program. Find out how this program can enhance how you teach science, technology, engineering, and math; why dif- SESSION 27 ferent parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are useful for How Can I Help? Empowering Students with Citizen astronomy; and how infrared astronomy can peek into the Science (Env) hearts of galaxies to answer fundamental questions about (Elementary–High School) Capitol II, Westin the universe. Loree Griffin Burns ([email protected]), Author, West Boylston, Mass. SESSION 25 (two presentations) Scientist and author Loree Griffin Burns makes a case for (General) Marriott Ballroom 2, Marriott Downtown citizen science as a means of empowering students in this Presider: Ben Carrigan, Harding University STEM Center, age of environmental uncertainty. Searcy, Ark. Science and Horse Sense (Gen) SESSION 28 Amy L. Adair ([email protected]), Harding University, Planetary Sustainability: Educators in Action (Env) Searcy, Ark. (General) Caucus, Westin Nanette Nichols ([email protected]), Wilbur D. Jose I. Pareja ([email protected]), Earlham College, Mills Educational Services Cooperative, Beebe, Ark. Richmond, Ind. Interaction with horses promotes the academic, social, and Jill Korach and Kevin Matteson ([email protected]), emotional growth of at-risk students. Students use 21st- Miami University, Oxford, Ohio century skills in the arena and in scientific inquiry. Glen G. Schulte ([email protected]), Zoo Academy, WebQuests and Field Tests (Gen) Hughes High School, Cincinnati, Ohio Jennifer Smith, Monticello Middle School, Monticello, Ill. Lead toward a sustainable future through life-changing Learn about the use of water quality field tests to complete international experiences. Formal and informal educa- a teacher-created WebQuest. Lesson plans and suggestions tors share how direct field experiences with scientists and for replication will be presented. community leaders worldwide—in areas such as Namibia, Trinidad, Kenya, Borneo, Costa Rica, the Amazon, and SESSION 26 (two presentations) Thailand—have changed the way they approach teaching, (General) Cabinet, Westin learning, and environmental stewardship in their classroom Using Google Earth in the Classroom (Earth) and work settings. Wendy Van Norden ([email protected]), Harvard- Westlake School, North Hollywood, Calif. Receive an introduction to the basic uses of Goggle Earth, demonstrating techniques such as adding placemarks, 190 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 3:30–4:30 PM SESSION 29 (two presentations) 3:30–4:30 PM Workshops (Middle Level–High School) Congress I/II, Westin Develop Literacy, Math, Science, and Social Studies Extreme Exploration: Journey to the Radiation p School-readiness Skills in Early Childhood Educa- Belts (Earth) tion via Local Wildlife and Farm Animals (Bio) Dawn Turney ([email protected]), The Johns Hopkins (Preschool) 123, Convention Center Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Md. J. William Hug ([email protected]), Deborah A. Farrer (far- Hear how the radiation environment surrounding Earth can [email protected]), Charlotte Orient ([email protected]), Jane affect us. Explore the mysteries that a new mission to this Bonari ([email protected]), and Clover Simms Wright dangerous region is seeking to solve. ([email protected]), California University of Pennsylvania, Uncertain Answers: Exploring Climate Change and California Water Sustainability with Models (Earth) Explore successful techniques that develop children’s obser- Chad Dorsey ([email protected]), The Concord Consor- vation and data collection skills by incorporating animals into tium, Concord, Mass. lessons. Walk away with hands-on activities and strategies Students experiment with climate change and freshwater for teaching scientific inquiry. sustainability models while coming to grips with uncertainty in the scientific process with free, ready-to-use online cur- Developing 21st-Century Skills Through Issue- ricula. oriented Science (Gen) (Middle Level–High School) 128, Convention Center SESSION 30 John Howarth ([email protected]) and Barbara Galaxies and Gravity Galore (Earth) Nagle ([email protected]), Lawrence Hall of Science, (Middle Level–High School) Grand Ballroom 3, Westin University of California, Berkeley Thomas R. Tretter ([email protected]), University 21st-century science requires 21st-century skills. Look at of Louisville, Ky. ways of incorporating and assessing these skills in your sci- Voyage through visually immersive scientific data to explore ence lessons. gravitational interactions from Earth to the edge of the uni- verse. Free resources available for the classroom! Teach Biology Concepts with Magnetic Manipula- tives on Chalkboard Cookie Sheets (Bio) (Middle Level–College) 204, Convention Center Mary A. Gobbett ([email protected]) and Nancy O. Steffel ([email protected]), University of Indianapolis, Ind. Jill Bowen, Clinton Prairie Junior/Senior High School, Frankfort, Ind. Candace Smithson ([email protected]), Cowan Junior/Senior High School, Muncie, Ind. Presider: Nancy Steffel Receive sample templates and a packet of application ideas on how to improve your biology content instruction using inex- pensive magnetic manipulatives on chalkboard cookie sheets. Helping Students Understand Speed and Accelera- tion (Phys) (Middle Level–High School) 205, Convention Center Barbara Janes ([email protected]), Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Engage in an activity that teaches students the concepts of speed and acceleration concretely and mathematically. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 191 Thursday, 3:30–4:30 PM Bugs, Biodiversity, and Inflatable Biomes! A Cel- Preserve Biodiversity and Stop Aquatic Invaders ebration of Life! (Bio) with an Innovative Student Stewardship Model (Elementary) 210, Convention Center (Gen) Darla Jines, Breigh Rainey Rhodes (breigh.rhodes@ (Informal Education) 232, Convention Center zacharyschools.org), Elizabeth Leger (elizabeth.leger@ Robin Goettel, University of Illinois, Urbana zacharyschools.org), Bianca Deliberto (bianca.deliberto@ Terri Hallesy, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Urbana zacharyschools.org), and Aimee Davis, Zachary Elementary Aquatic invasive species continue to pose a serious threat School, Zachary, La. to biodiversity in the Great Lakes, our oceans, and inland. Capture your students’ inner biologists with these engaging Engage in hands-on activities on aquatic “hitchhikers” and hands-on activities featuring live mealworms and inflatable learn about biology spread, impacts, and control of these ecosystems. “Bug out” over these authentic, inquiry-based species. Get started on action plans for student research and experiences. community partnerships. Take home lesson plans. Teaching Science Through Children’s Literature in Teaching Science with Toys and Technology (Gen) Kindergarten (Gen) (General) 236, Convention Center (Preschool–Elementary) 211, Convention Center Anjana G. Arora ([email protected]), Professional Kristen Poindexter ([email protected]), Spring Development Provider, Lisle, Ill. Mill Elementary School, Indianapolis, Ind. Learn how to use everyday toys and technology to teach Learn inexpensive ways to teach science to kindergarten science concepts. Activities that are aligned with the cur- students through favorite literature. rent core-content science standards will be presented and provided to participants in digital mode. Taking the Big Leap: Designing Inquiry That Makes Students’ Minds Soar (Gen) What Is Buzzing in Our Backyard? (Bio) (Elementary) 231, Convention Center (Middle Level–High School/Informal) 238, Convention Center Susan Johnson ([email protected]), Ball State University, Julie Bokor ([email protected]), University of Florida, Muncie, Ind. Gainesville Dick Dettmer ([email protected]), Retired Educator, Emerging pathogens are terrific interdisciplinary topics. Join Huntertown, Ind. me as I highlight a high school curriculum unit on Dengue Jessie Bloom, Most Precious Blood School, Fort Wayne, fever, developed and classroom tested by Florida teachers. Ind. Join us as we model the “leap” from a direct-instruction Design Briefs: Combining Science with Technology lesson on solid/liquid changes to a model set of inquiry Education (Gen) investigations with a strong literacy component. (Middle Level) 239, Convention Center William C. Metz ([email protected]), Retired Educator, Fort Washington, Pa. Julia T. Gooding ([email protected]), Hopewell High School, Aliquippa, Pa. Challenge your students to go beyond the scripted nature of typical guided inquiry lessons through the use of STEM- based design brief investigations. NMLSTA Session: Inquire and Learn (Gen) (Middle Level) 240, Convention Center Annette Barzal ([email protected]), Science Consul- tant, Medina, Ohio Julie Bellomy ([email protected]), St. Michael School, Independence, Ohio Rajeev Swami, NMLSTA President, and Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio Invigorate your lessons with these exciting, engaging, and 192 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 3:30–4:30 PM effective techniques that use household materials to stimulate Conference Tips for First-Timers (Gen) creativity and understanding of physical science concepts. (General) JW Grand Ballroom 5, JW Marriott NSTA Board and Council Engaging Elementary-aged Children in Family Feeling overwhelmed by all there is see and do at an NSTA Engineering (Gen) conference on science education? Join us for an interac- (Elementary–Middle Level) 241, Convention Center tive and participatory (fun!) walk through the conference Joan Schumaker Chadde ([email protected]), Michigan program book. By the end of the session, we guarantee Technological University, Houghton you’ll know just how to get the most from your conference Jack Samuelson ([email protected]), Wauwatosa STEM experience. School, Wauwatosa, Wis. Mia Jackson ([email protected]), Foundation for Fam- Prepare and Empower the New Generation of Women ily Science & Engineering, Portland, Ore. in Science: How to Build a High School/University Discover the excitement of hands-on engineering activities Science Partnership (Gen) designed to engage the whole family in real-world challenges. (High School–College) White River Ballroom H, JW Marriott Megan E. Faurot ([email protected]), Illinois Institute Middle School Fun with Biotechnology! DNA and of Technology, Chicago the Principles of Gel Electrophoresis (Bio) High school science teachers unite with scientists to repli- (Middle Level–High School) 245, Convention Center cate the high school/university science partnership model Barbara Bielec, BioPharmaceutical Technology Center and contribute to the new generation of women scientists. Institute, Madison, Wis. Attention middle and high school teachers, would you like The International Masterclass Model: Real Research your students to get hands-on experience with DNA and Data for Students (Gen) gel electrophoresis? Visit www.btci.org for more information. (General) Indiana Ballroom C/D, Marriott Downtown Kris Whelan ([email protected]), University of Washing- Enhancing STEM in the Elementary Classroom ton, Seattle (Gen) Kenneth Cecire ([email protected]), University of Notre (General) 202, JW Marriott Dame, Ind. Don Powers ([email protected]), Western Illinois Univer- Particle physics students in Masterclasses use real data from sity, Macomb the Large Hadron Collider at CERN to investigate funda- How can you introduce and develop STEM in the elementary mental physics with the help of experts. We’ll discuss the classroom? You’ll be led through a variety of challenging and importance of the international aspect of the Masterclasses thought-provoking activities. and of real science research. Bring your laptop to try out an actual slice of a Masterclass exercise; then we’ll discuss how Let’s Get Helical: Exploring DNA Structure/Func- the model can be used in other science disciplines. tion with Interactive Physical Models (Bio) (High School–College) JW Grand Ballroom 4, JW Marriott So You Did an Inquiry Activity…What Next? (Gen) Margaret Franzen ([email protected]), Tim Herman (General) Indiana Ballroom F, Marriott Downtown ([email protected]), and Shannon Colton (colton@msoe. Jesse L. Wilcox ([email protected]), Valley Southwoods edu), Center for BioMolecular Modeling, Milwaukee School Freshman High School, West Des Moines, Iowa of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wis. Elizabeth Potter-Nelson ([email protected]), Explore DNA structure and information storage with an Antioch Community High School, Antioch, Ill. interactive, magnetic DNA model and a paper bioinformatics Let’s discuss how to move from the inquiry activity to exercise focusing on the beta subunit of hemoglobin. effectively teaching students the science content behind the activity. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 193 Thursday, 3:30–4:30 PM Sticky, Shaky, Bumpy: Exploring Extreme Scales fossil fuels? What is Peak Oil? Complete three hands-on (Gen) inquiry-oriented energy activities in this unit. (Middle Level–College) Indiana Blrm. G, Marriott Downtown Amy R. Taylor, University of North Carolina, Wilmington Earthquakes, Gases, Geysers, and Explosions: Explor- Mike Falvo ([email protected]), The University of North ing Yellowstone’s Dynamic Landscape (Earth) Carolina at Chapel Hill (Middle Level–High School) Capitol III, Westin Gail Jones, North Carolina State University, Raleigh Shelley E. Olds ([email protected]), UNAVCO, Boulder, Join us as we explore the sticky, shaky, and bumpy nano- Colo. world and learn why these behaviors have given us innovative Nancy West ([email protected]), Quarter Dome Con- contributions in science. sulting, LLC, Fort Collins, Colo. Explore the fascinating landscape of Yellowstone through Digital Storytelling in Science (Gen) historical and real-time data. This activity allows students (Elementary–High School) Marriott Blrm. 7, Marriott Downtown to discover volcanism using seismic, hydrothermal, and Jean M. Trusedell ([email protected]), MSD GPS data. of Decatur Township, Indianapolis, Ind. Presiders: Rhonda McCort and Cheri Meares, Valley Mills NMEA Session: Seabirds as Ocean Ambassadors Elementary School, Indianapolis, Ind. (Env) Learn how to engage students in science by having them (Informal Education) Grand Ballroom 5, Westin create movies of their experiments. Discover how to use Meghan Marrero ([email protected]), Mercy College, free resources to create multimedia projects that captivate Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. students and deepen understanding. Use virtual bolus dissections to teach physiology, adaptations, reproduction, and conservation. Learn how seabirds can tell Resources, Energy, and Oil—From Peaks to Spills us about the health of our ocean. (Env) (General) Capitol I, Westin Jill A. Black, Missouri State University, Springfield Do students understand the advantages and drawbacks of 3:30–4:30 PM Exhibitor Workshop 3:30–5:00 PM Workshop The First Comprehensive Astronomy Textbook Writ- PDI McREL Pathway Session: What Works in Science ten Specifically for High School Students (Also Well Classrooms—Instructional Technology and Virtual Suited for Community Colleges) (Earth) Manipulatives That Support Student Understanding (Grades 9–College) 132, Convention Center (Gen) Sponsor: It’s About Time (General) White River Ballroom G, JW Marriott Gary Curts, Dublin (Ohio) Public Schools Cynthia Long ([email protected]), McREL, Denver, Colo. Investigating Astronomy was developed by TERC education Christine S. Jones, University of Colorado, Boulder experts to fill in the gaps in astronomy taught in high school. Understand how to incorporate technology-based inquiry Most astronomy books used in high school classes are text learning tools such as virtual manipulatives into high-quality heavy and have been originally developed and written for science instruction. Used correctly, technological simula- college courses. Investigating Astronomy engages students with tions intellectually engage students and provide opportuni- a dynamic, active learning approach and allows them to ties for them to use evidence-based data to support their explore all the major topics in astronomy. Also get intro- understanding of science concepts. Virtual manipulatives duced to the Starry Night software that can enhance your will be modeled and participants are invited to share their students’ classroom experience. favorite applets. 194 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 3:30–5:00 PM 3:30–5:00 PM Exhibitor Workshops Genetic Testing for Huntington’s Disease (Bio) apply evolutionary relationships from SEPUP’s new Science & (Grades 6–College) 101, Convention Center Global Issues Biology program from LAB-AIDS. The featured Sponsor: Science Take-Out investigation uses physical evidence to allow participants to Susan Holt ([email protected]), Science Take-Out, create an evolutionary tree of vertebrates and then apply data Pittsford, N.Y. from four ecosystems to make decisions about conservation Should a young woman with a family history of Huntington’s priorities. disease have genetic testing? What are some benefits and risks of genetic testing? This hands-on Science Take-Out kit uses Journaling: It’s Not a Fad! Become a Fan (Gen) models, Punnett squares, pedigrees, and simulated DNA (Grades 6–12) 106, Convention Center testing for the gene involved in Huntington’s disease. Also, Sponsor: LAB-AIDS, Inc. information provided about related activities. Dick Duquin, LAB-AIDS, Inc., Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Journaling promotes written and oral literacy and reading Using Weather to Teach Across Multiple Disciplines and vocabulary development, and identifies misconceptions and to Help Students Stay Safe (Earth) for more effective teaching and learning. Get an overview (General) 103, Convention Center of effective research-based and practical strategies designed Sponsor: WeatherBug® Schools to support your classroom implementation of this power- Frank McCathran ([email protected]), Weather- ful tool! Using authentic experiences from the LAB-AIDS Bug Schools, Germantown, Md. SEPUP core program, model journal setup, operationalize Learn what it takes to connect your school to the WeatherBug definition development, and move students toward owning Schools Program, the only program that puts a scientific- their learning. grade weather station on your school and provides advanced warning of severe weather and lightning. It also helps increase Science of Everyday Life (Bio) STEM concept connections and skills development, while (Grades K–8) 110, Convention Center providing real-time data to local television station broadcasts. Sponsor: Discovery Education Jannita Demian, Discovery Education, Silver Spring, Md. I Can See Clearly Now…Digital Projection Tech- Science is more than just Bunsen burners and beakers. niques for Better Demonstration Visibility (Gen) Help students discover how science is actually a part of (Grades 6–12) 104, Convention Center our everyday lives, and how they can apply this knowledge Sponsor: Ken-A-Vision Manufacturing Co., Inc. to win $25,000 and the title of America’s Top Young Sci- Brian P. Wright ([email protected]) and Andrew G. entist. In partnership with 3M, Science of Everyday Life Nydam ([email protected]), Olympia High School, (scienceofeverydaylife.com) offers teachers and families tools to Olympia, Wash. facilitate learning and promotes innovative thinking using Learn how to take advantage of flexible neck cameras, por- hands-on lesson plans and interactive features designed to table digital microscopes, and digital projectors to inspire motivate and inspire K–8 students! Join us for a chance to your students. This workshop will demonstrate techniques win an innovation kit filled with 3M supplies. for observing microscale chemical reactions that happen in real time. Capturing chemical reactions that take place over WARD’S Updates for AP Biology (Bio) extended time using time-lapse recording will be demon- (Grades 11–12) 130, Convention Center strated as well. Also, techniques for teaching measurement Sponsor: WARD’S Natural Science and significant figures will be illustrated and discussed. Ashley Goff, VWR Education, Rochester, N.Y. Bring your AP Biology labs up to date with this hands- Phylogenetics—Barking Up a Better Tree? (Bio) on workshop using the latest activities and supplies from (Grades 9–12) 105, Convention Center WARD’S. Learn how to bring more thought-provoking Sponsor: LAB-AIDS, Inc. guided inquiry to your students with our new 3-in-1 labs. Maia Willcox, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley Experience classroom-tested, issue-oriented activities that help students understand the concepts of macroevolution and NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 195 Thursday, 3:30–5:00 PM Incorporating STEM Activities in Your Classroom ocean sciences to life for grades 3–5. These resources use (Gen) inquiry-based activities, student readings, and classroom (Grades K–8) 133, Convention Center discourse to address science standards and develop students’ Sponsor: Pearson ocean literacy. Come see what it’s all about. Kristi A. Zenchak, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, Ill. Take the Leap: Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Frog The world is and will be continually faced with challenges Dissection (Bio) ranging from designing the best shoes for different sports to (Grades 6–12) 144, Convention Center larger challenges such as global warming, natural disasters, Sponsor: Carolina Biological Supply Co. and shortages of food, water, and energy. In order to meet Mary Alexander, Carolina Biological Supply Co., Burl- these challenges, scientific concepts must be understood and ington, N.C. used to develop practical solutions. STEM activities promote Frogs are ideal specimens for introducing basic human the problem-solving skills necessary to apply scientific con- anatomy and body systems. Experience Carolina’s Perfect cepts to designing solutions for real-world problems. Solution frogs, the most lifelike and safest preserved frog specimens available. Practice basic classroom dissection Online Learning Exchange, Powered by Pearson: Our techniques and explore the anatomy and physiology of the Content, Your Content, All in One Place (Gen) frog. Free dissection supplies and door prizes. (Grades K–12) 134, Convention Center Sponsor: Pearson Introduction to Protozoa (Bio) Chuck McMillan, Curriculum Specialist, Huron, Mich. (Grades 6–12) 145, Convention Center Visit an environment where high-quality content combined Sponsor: Carolina Biological Supply Co. with tools enable you to exchange ideas, collaborate, and Tim Woody, Carolina Biological Supply Co., Burlington, improve your teaching and your students’ learning experi- N.C. ence. Join us to learn how to build lessons easily, share your Immerse your students in another world! The low-mainte- latest masterpiece, and discuss your areas of interest with nance microorganisms showcased in this workshop are ideal others. Online Learning Exchange puts our content and your for classroom inquiry, and the activities are designed for all content all in one place! learning levels. We’ll share expert tips on care and mainte- nance…and free sample cultures and activities! Science-centered Language Development Using FOSS (Gen) A World In Motion® Elementary STEM Workshop (Grades K–8) 137, Convention Center (Gen) Sponsor: Delta Education/School Specialty Science–FOSS (Grades 4–6) 201, Convention Center Joanna Totino and Diana Velez, Lawrence Hall of Sci- Sponsor: SAE International’s A World In Motion ence, University of California, Berkeley Julie MacIntyre ([email protected]) and Christopher M. Active learning requires active thinking, and thinking Ciuca, SAE International, Warrendale, Pa. involves language. Discover the ways language is used to This hands-on workshop will allow participants to experi- help students make sense of their active learning FOSS ence SAE International’s award-winning A World In Motion experiences. We will model a FOSS investigation using (AWIM) curriculum designed for grades 4–6. Participants listening and speaking, reading and writing, and language- will have a chance to build the popular JetToy car, as well development strategies to further content knowledge, as experience the Skimmer and Gravity Cruiser in a fun, scientific practices, and academic literacy. interactive session. Immerse Your Students in an Ocean Sciences Cur- Robotics in the Classroom—Science, Engineering, riculum Sequence for Grades 3–5 (Gen) and Math Come Alive! (Phys) (Grades 3–5) 143, Convention Center (Grades 5–8) 202, Convention Center Sponsor: Carolina Biological Supply Co. Sponsor: LEGO Education Craig Strang, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of Presenter to be announced California, Berkeley Robotics is a proven and effective way to capture students’ Lawrence Hall of Science, in partnership with NOAA and attention and keep them engaged in hands-on science, Rutgers University, has developed innovative tools to bring technology, engineering, and math learning. Participants 196 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 3:30–5:00 PM will complete an activity from the new LEGO® MIND- 4:00–4:45 PM Exhibitor Workshop STORMS® and Renewable Energy Activity Pack and learn MY NASA DATA: Data Visualization for Students firsthand how LEGO Education MINDSTORMS can get (Earth) students excited when they model real-life mechanisms and (Grades 5–12) 142, Convention Center solve real-world challenges, all while building the critical- Sponsor: NASA thinking and creative problem-solving skills that will serve Susan W. Moore, SSAI/NASA Langley Research Center, them well for a lifetime. Hampton, Va. MY NASA DATA (http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov) is a project Make Safety a Habit! Flinn Scientific Workshop that enables K–12 teachers and students, as well as citizen (Gen) scientists, to explore the large volumes of data that NASA (Grades 6–College) Wabash Ballroom 1, Convention Center collects about Earth from space. Join us for an overview of Sponsor: Flinn Scientific, Inc. the MY NASA DATA project. We’ll share examples of Live Irene Cesa, Flinn Scientific, Inc., Batavia, Ill. Access Server (LAS) features and sample lessons for use in the Come discover simple, practical, effective solutions to classroom or for individual and collaborative student research increase safety awareness and improve safety in the science projects. Copies of lessons and activities demonstrated in the classroom! If you have questions about how to get students session will be provided. to comply with safety rules—or how to get action from your administrator—this workshop will help you solve your safety problems. Issues to be discussed include the 4:00–5:30 PM Exhibitor Workshops right-to-know laws and teacher liability; lab ventilation; Human Evolution: Genetic and Fossil Evidence purchase, storage, and disposal of chemicals; chemical (Bio) inventory; spill control; and more. (Grades 9–College) 109, Convention Center Sponsor: Howard Hughes Medical Institute 3:45–4:45 PM Science Leadership Summit Chris Monsour ([email protected]), Tiffin Colum- Session bian High School, Tiffin, Ohio Students probably don’t realize how important genetic analysis SESSION 1 and fossil evidence are to recent advances in understanding Increasing Student Engagement and Achievement human evolution. Right now is one of the most exciting times Through Teacher-led Professional Learning Commu- for human evolution studies as these lines of evidence inform nities (Chem) our view of how modern humans, Neanderthals, Ardipithecus, (General) JW Grand Ballroom 8, JW Marriott and nonhuman primates are related. Participants will receive Deanna York ([email protected]), Ben Davis High free classroom-ready resources from HHMI utilizing the School, Indianapolis, Ind. Holiday Lectures on Science DVDs and BioInteractive website Learn how student engagement and student achievement to enhance classroom instruction on applying the scientific increased at a large diverse urban high school in Indianapolis method to understanding human origins. through teacher-led professional learning communities. Genetics: Crazy Traits and Adaptation Survivor 4:00–4:30 PM Presentation (Phys) (Grades 5–12) 139, Convention Center SESSION 1 Sponsor: CPO Science/School Specialty Science SCST Session: A New Model in STEM Preparation Scott W. Eddleman, CPO Science/School Specialty Sci- for Elementary Education Majors (Gen) ence, Nashua, N.H. (College) 203, JW Marriott When students study genetics they learn new vocabulary Tony P. Murphy ([email protected]), St. Catherine such as traits, alleles, and genotypes. How can you predict University, St. Paul, Minn. the traits of offspring when you know the genetic makeup Education and STEM professors created a STEM certificate of the parents? These ideas will come alive as you create and teaching experience for St. Catherine University’s elemen- crazy creatures with a unique kit, and study the resulting tary education majors. Review results showing gains in STEM population. knowledge and teaching confidence. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 197 Thursday, 4:00–5:30 PM Investigating Mitochondrial Genetics (Bio) 4:30–6:00 PM Exhibitor Workshop (Grades 9–12) 140, Convention Center Family Engineering Ice Cream Social and Book Sponsor: PASCO scientific Launch Party (Gen) Presenter to be announced (Grades 1–6) Wabash Ballroom 2, Convention Center When you participate in this hands-on activity from PASCO’s Sponsor: Foundation for Family Science & Engineering Advanced Biology Teacher Guide , you’ll investigate the connec- Mia Jackson and David Heil, Foundation for Family Sci- tions between mitochondrial DNA, the electron transport ence & Engineering, Portland, Ore. chain, and human health and disease. This activity fuses Joan Schumaker Chadde, Michigan Technological Uni- modern molecular biology technology from Edvotek and versity, Houghton PASCO with traditional pedigree analysis to provide a high- Family Engineering: An Activity and Event Planning Guide is full level experimental biology experience in the classroom. of fun hands-on activities and event planning resources that actively engage parents and children in exploring the world of Exploring Interference and Diffraction of Light engineering together. Join us to try out Family Engineering (Phys) activities, meet the authors, win prizes, and celebrate this (Grades 9–12) 141, Convention Center exciting new program. Sponsor: PASCO scientific Presenter to be announced In this workshop you’ll explore the wave characteristics of 4:30–6:30 PM Meeting light. You will pass a beam through a narrow slit to create APAST Board Meeting diffraction patterns and visualize the patterns using PASCO’s (By Invitation Only) Utah, Marriott Downtown award-winning SPARKvue® software. Using an Optics Bench, a High Sensitivity Light Sensor, Diffraction Slits, and a Red Diode Laser, you will explore the wave characteris- 5:00–5:30 PM Presentation tics of light and in minutes produce real-time graphs of the SESSION 1 intensity patterns caused by constructive and destructive Visualizing the Chemistry of Climate Change interference between waves of light. (Chem) (High School–College) White River Ballroom I, JW Marriott Hydrates: It Must Be Something in the Water! Marcy H. Towns ([email protected]), Purdue University, (Chem) West Lafayette, Ind. (Grades 7–12) 203, Convention Center Mary Kirchhoff ([email protected]), American Chemical Sponsor: Adam Equipment Inc. Society, Washington, D.C. Penney Sconzo, The Westminster Schools, Atlanta, Ga. Presider: Marcy H. Towns Some ionic compounds combine with water molecules with- Join us as we highlight a series of interactive web-based digital out creating a chemical bond. How can that be? During this learning objects that can help high school and undergraduate fascinating workshop, Penney Sconzo guides participants chemistry students visualize and understand the chemistry through a hands-on approach using mass measurement and underlying global climate change. heat to remove water that’s physically attached. It’s a work- shop you won’t want to miss! 5:00–6:00 PM Reception Mars Education Challenge Award Reception 4:30–6:00 PM Meeting Marriott Ballroom 3/4, Marriott Downtown NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books Com- mittee Meeting (By Invitation Only) 311, JW Marriott 198 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 5:00–6:00 PM 5:00–6:00 PM Presentations SESSION 1 SESSION 5 Podcasting and Blogging for Students and Teachers NSTA Press Session: Model-based Science Teach- in Science (Gen) ing (Gen) (General) 120, Convention Center (General) 203, JW Marriott Ben Smith ([email protected]) and Jared Mader Steven W. Gilbert ([email protected]), Retired Educa- ([email protected]), Red Lion (Pa.) Area School tor, Bloomington, Ind. District Teach science in a contemporary context. Discover how Come create your own podcasts and blogs, learn the details modern notions of cognitive modeling can permit you to of publishing, and gain new ideas for how to use podcasting better define the goals and nature of science while engaging and blogs in your classroom. Bring a laptop and make your your students in inquiry and content learning. first podcast and blog in seconds! SESSION 6 SESSION 2 SYM-1 Follow-Up Session: Teaching About Climate Teaching Young Children to Use Scientific Tools Change and Public Health: Challenges and Strategies (Gen) for Effective Communication (Env) (Elementary) 231, Convention Center (General) JW Grand Ballroom 2, JW Marriott Catherine K. Scott ([email protected]) and Catherine E. Edward W. Maibach and Erin Peters Burton (erin. Matthews ([email protected]), The University of North [email protected]), George Mason University, Fairfax, Va. Carolina at Greensboro Join us as we highlight research on perceptions and belief Presider: Catherine K. Scott systems regarding climate change and offer recommendations Students can use virtual microscopes or manipulate radio for strategies on framing discussions about climate change telescopes remotely but can’t read a thermometer, weigh and public health concepts. produce, catch a butterfly, or measure its wingspan! We aim to change that by focusing on how to best use common SESSION 7 data collection tools so that elementary students engage in PDI BEST Pathway Session: Energy in the AP Biology doing authentic science. Redesign (Bio) (High School–College) White River Ballroom B, JW Marriott SESSION 3 Jim Smanik ([email protected]), Sycamore High School, Introducing Nanotechnology into the Chemistry Cincinnati, Ohio Classroom (Chem) Spencer Benson ([email protected]), University of Mary- (Middle Level–High School) 237, Convention Center land, College Park Sherri Conn Rukes ([email protected]), Libertyville High Presider: Tanya D. Sharpe ([email protected]), The School, Libertyville, Ill. College Board, Duluth, Ga. Nanotechnology is a topic that is taking off in many different Join us as members of the AP Biology Development Commit- areas of science. Learn about what nanotechnology is as well tee describe how energy is addressed in the redesign course as applications from ancient time to present day. Take home and on the new exam. a CD with activities and concepts. SESSION 8 SESSION 4 10 Ways to Use Technology in the Science Classroom NSELA Session: Action Research for Science Teach- (Gen) ers: Useful Tools for Starting a Rewarding Profes- (General) Indiana Ballroom C/D, Marriott Downtown sional Learning Community (Gen) Patti Duncan ([email protected]), Wallenpaupack (General) 201, JW Marriott Area School District, Hawley, Pa. Ann Hammersly ([email protected]), Chaparral High Today’s technology is more than probeware and Excel School, Scottsdale, Ariz. spreadsheets. There are many ways to integrate technology Learn how to start an action research–based science PLC, in science. Come explore the possibilities! including techniques such as incorporating PLC protocols and curriculum topic studies. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 199 Thursday, 5:00–6:00 PM SESSION 9 Presider: David M. Heiser Investigating Climate Change and Remote Sensing Learn how virtual field geology experiences increase student (Env) engagement through the inquiry process and provide valu- (Middle Level–High School) Caucus, Westin able alternatives for field studies when trips are impossible. David Bydlowski ([email protected]) and Andy Henry ([email protected]), Wayne RESA, Wayne, Mich. SESSION 11 Learn how remote sensing and NASA resources can help NMEA Session: Numerical Models as Predictors of teachers and students understand the science behind Global Ocean Change (Phys) Climate Change and its relationship to human activity. (High School–College) Grand Ballroom 5, Westin David C. Wehunt ([email protected]), Soddy Daisy High SESSION 10 School, Soddy Daisy, Tenn. Virtual Earth Science Investigations: Inquiry-based Mark Harris ([email protected]), Layton High School, Field Geology in the Classroom (Earth) Layton, Utah (Informal Education) Grand Ballroom 3, Westin Join us as we compare numerical models of the North David M. Heiser ([email protected]) and Jim Sirch Atlantic generated from remote-sensing data to models ([email protected]), Yale Peabody Museum of Natural generated by data collected on location to determine which History, New Haven, Conn. is more accurate. Don Duggan-Haas ([email protected]), Museum of the Earth, Paleontological Research Institution, Ithaca, N.Y. 5:00–6:00 PM Workshops Supporting Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Book Bag Buddies: Integrating Science and Language Across Grades and Curricula (Gen) Arts Through Science Stories (Gen) (Elementary–High School) 121, Convention Center (Elementary) 211, Convention Center Katherine L. McNeill ([email protected]), Boston College, Angie Madden ([email protected]) and Jeffrey Scott Chestnut Hill, Mass. Townsend ([email protected]), Eastern Kentucky Pam Pelletier, Boston (Mass.) Public Schools University, Richmond Join us as we discuss and provide examples of how to inte- To extend inquiry-based science units, we integrated lan- grate the CER framework into curricula to support students guage arts by having elementary students use their favorite in writing and talking across grades K–12. stuffed animals as characters in fictional science stories. Handouts! Draw Your Way to Better Teaching and Learning in 'Science (Gen) NMLSTA Session: Caving in the Classroom (Earth) (Informal Education) 122, Convention Center (Elementary–Middle Level) 240, Convention Center Phyllis Katz ([email protected]), Retired Educator, Silver Holly L. Yoder ([email protected]), Pierre Moran Spring, Md. Middle School, Elkhart, Ind. J. Randy McGinnis ([email protected]), NARST Presi- Presider: Matt Hahn ([email protected]), Northridge dent, and University of Maryland, College Park Middle School, Middlebury, Ind. Kelly Riedinger ([email protected]), University of North Build a karst and water unit around caving. Use cardboard Carolina, Wilmington and tape and add cave creatures, water, formations, and Even stick figures will do! Let’s draw and consider effective classroom activities for in-depth experiential learning that science teaching and learning with a unique coding system. students won’t forget. Thoughtful fun! 200 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 5:00–6:00 PM ASTC Session: DIY Forensics (Gen) cal equilibrium using a Concept Representations rubric (General) JW Grand Ballroom 3, JW Marriott addressing learning goals, teaching strategies, and assess- April Chancellor ([email protected]) and ments. Kevin Conley ([email protected]), Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Ill. ELF: Tools and Framework for Teaching Climate Develop forensic skills and activities on a budget. Experience Change (Gen) blood spatter analysis, entomology, and more. Free lessons (General) Indiana Ballroom F, Marriott Downtown and prizes! Louise T. Huffman ([email protected]), University of Nebraska–Lincoln NSTA Press Session: Science as a Mystery (Gen) Jean Pennycook ([email protected]), Einstein Fel- (Elementary–Middle Level) JW Grand Ballroom 7, JW Marriott low, National Science Foundation, Arlington, Va. Richard D. Konicek-Moran ([email protected]), Pro- Recognize the urgency to teach climate change science, but fessor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts Amherst not sure where it fits the standards? Need resources? Come Andrea Allen ([email protected]), Knox County learn about the Environmental Literacy Framework (ELF) Schools, Knoxville, Tenn. and leave armed with resources for integrating climate Presider: Andrea Allen change science into any curriculum along with materials Science is an attempt to solve mysteries. Try out variations of for teaching it. the award-winning Everyday Science Mysteries series to increase inquiry skills in your classroom. Cutting Energy/Cutting Costs (Gen) (General) Capitol I, Westin Physics with a Purpose: Forensic Science Applica- Karen Reagor, The NEED Project, Manassas, Va. tions (Phys) Use your school building as a living laboratory! Take home (High School–College) JW Grand Ballroom 9, JW Marriott lessons and online resources that allow your students to do Kathy Mirakovits ([email protected]), Portage an audit and calculate energy use, emissions, and costs. Northern High School, Portage, Mich. Physics and forensic science? Apply physics via glass, blood- stain, and auto skid analysis. Bring new life to your repertoire of physics labs inexpensively! PDI SPS Pathway Session: Science-related Research in the Middle School (Gen) (Elementary–Middle Level) White River Blrm. D, JW Marriott Nicolle C. von der Heyde ([email protected]), Hazelwood East Middle School, St. Louis, Mo. Rebecca Cook ([email protected]), Hazelwood West Middle School, Hazelwood, Mo. Attention will be paid to effective instructional practices that help students develop research skills such as searching, assessing, and using relevant and reliable science information. Constructing a Pedagogical Content Knowledge Framework for Teaching High School Chemistry (Chem) (High School/Supervision) White River Blrm. H, JW Marriott Andrea G. Van Duzor ([email protected]) and Rita Koziarski ([email protected]), Chicago State University, Chicago, Ill. Learn how to conduct an inquiry activity and co-construct a pedagogical content knowledge framework on chemi- NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 201 Thursday, 5:00–6:00 PM 5:00–6:00 PM Exhibitor Workshop 5:00–8:00 PM Meeting Inquiry with Microgravity (Phys) Open Meeting: Addressing Key Content in the New (Grades 5–12) 142, Convention Center Science Framework Sponsor: NASA Senate 1/2, Westin Matthew J. Keil, NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, Join us for a great opportunity to learn about computational Tex. thinking featured in the Next Generation Science Standards Learn about the microgravity environment and how it affects and to help shape its implementation. Dinner included; 20 the motion of familiar toys! A NASA Education Specialist will participant maximum. Visit http://opas.ous.edu/CTMeeting for highlight NASA’s microgravity website and education kits. more information. Engage in a hands-on inquiry-based investigation of toys in space and view astronauts demonstrating the same toys on the 7:00–9:00 PM Social International Space Station. This workshop will provide all the tools needed to replicate the activities in your classroom. HASTI Social The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is located at 3000 N. Meridian Street. Check signage for the room upon arrival. For more information on HASTI and this event, please visit www.hasti.org. 202 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Thursday, 6:00 PM–12 Midnight A Video Showcase of Legendary Icons, Inspiring Teachers, Memorable Performances, and Stimulating, Engaging Courses: Part 1 6:00 PM–12 Midnight • Indiana Ballroom A/B, Marriott Downtown Mitchell E. Batoff ([email protected]), New Jersey Science Teachers Association, Nutley Gordon D. Clark, Retired Educator, Manalapan, N.J. Presider: Gordon D. Clark This three-part program offers screenings interspersed with commentary, discussion, and some live demonstrations. There will be humor, wonder, and perplexity mixed in with lots of information on a wide range of topics. Pick up ideas and content that will broaden your knowledge and that you can use in your teaching. The audience will help select from an extensive and enticing menu of course excerpts: The legendary Richard Feynman of California Institute of Technology, A Visit to His Dentist and other gems; Judith Grabiner, Pitzer College of Claremont, You Bet Your Life: Statistics and Medicine; Michael Wysession of Washington University in St. Louis, How the Earth Works; Richard Milner of the American Museum of Natural History, Darwin’s Universe: Evolution from A to Z; Robert Greenler of the University of Wisconsin, The Clarinet, Washtub, and Musical Nails: How Musical Instruments Work; Carl Sagan of Cornell University, One Voice in the Cosmic Fugue; Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, The Science of Wine; S. James Gates, Jr., of the Univer- sity of Maryland, Who Is Afraid of Music? (an excerpt from his 24-lecture course, Superstring Theory: The DNA of Reality); Verne Rockcastle of Cornell University, Quantitative Meaning- ful Science for Intermediate Grades; Stephen Ressler of U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Understanding the World’s Greatest Structures: Science, Engineering, and Innovation; the legacy of Paul F-Brandwein; Bob Becker, favorites from his chemistry course at Kirkwood (Mo.) High School, and his mentor Ron Perkins, Greenwich (Conn.) High School and later, Educational Innovations; Neil deGrasse Tyson of Princeton University and the Hayden Planetarium; Tik Liem, Fascinating Bubbles; Sam Wang of Princeton University, The Neuroscience of Ev- eryday Life; Jearl Walker of Cleveland State University in conversation with Johnny Carson; Jane Goodall, My Life with the Chimpanzees; Steven Strogatz of Cornell University, Chaos and the Double Pendulum; Harry Wong, a mind-boggling demonstration; Paul Hewitt, demonstrations from his physics course at San Francisco State University; Scott Page of the University of Michigan, Understanding Complexity; Alex Filippenko of University of California, Berkeley, Black Holes Explained; Jeanette Norden of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Understanding the Brain; Richard Muller, University of California, Berkeley, Physics for Future Presidents: The Science Behind the Headlines; Robert Hazen of George Mason University and Carnegie Institution of Washington, choice excerpts from his 60-lecture course, The Joy of Science; Michael Starbird of The University of Texas at Austin, Random Thoughts on Random Walks Dozens of door prizes directly related to this session will be raffled off throughout the evening right up to midnight. Receive a useful handout. Come and go, stay as long as you wish. Bring your dinner. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 203 Index of Exhibitor Workshops Adam Equipment Inc. (Booth No. 959) Thursday, March 29 4:00–5:30 PM 203, Conv. Center Hydrates: It Must Be Something in the Water! (p. 198) AIMS Education Foundation (Booth No. 1758) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 101, Conv. Center Digging into the Geosphere (p. 146) Bio-Rad (Booth No. 841) Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:30 AM 108, Conv. Center Bio-Rad: Implementing a Skills-based Biotech Program with Author Kirk Brown (p. 115) Thursday, March 29 9:00–11:30 AM 107, Conv. Center Bio-Rad Crime Scene Investigator PCR Basics Kit (p. 121) Thursday, March 29 10:00–11:30 AM 108, Conv. Center Bio-Rad: Explore Inquiry and Ecology with Biofuel Enzymes (AP Big Idea 4) (p. 139) Thursday, March 29 1:00–2:30 PM 108, Conv. Center Bio-Rad: Integrated Molecular Biology Labs for College Level (p. 166) Thursday, March 29 1:00–3:30 PM 107, Conv. Center Bio-Rad GMO Investigator Kit (p. 166 ) BIOZONE International (Booth No. 1452) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 103, Conv. Center BIOZONE Biology Workbooks and Presentation Media (Grades 9–12) (p. 146) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 103, Conv. Center AP Biology: Strategies for Teaching Within the New Framework (p. 167) Carolina Biological Supply Co. (Booth No. 100) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 145, Conv. Center Introduction to Electrophoresis (p. 135) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 144, Conv. Center Autopsy: Forensic Dissection Featuring Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Pigs (p. 135) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 143, Conv. Center An Invitation: Getting Started with the Next Generation Science Framework (p. 135) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 143, Conv. Center Engineering in the Classroom: Opportunities for Integrating Across Your Curriculum (p. 148) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 144, Conv. Center Comparative Mammalian Organ Dissection with Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Specimens (p. 148) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 145, Conv. Center Introduction to Wisconsin Fast Plants® (p. 148) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 144, Conv. Center Introducing Inquiry into the Chemistry Lab: Thermochemistry and Voltaic Cells (p. 169) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 145, Conv. Center Hands-On Science with Classroom Critters (p. 169 ) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 143, Conv. Center Integrating Literacy Strategies into Science Instruction (p. 169) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 143, Conv. Center Immerse Your Students in an Ocean Sciences Curriculum Sequence for Grades 3–5 (p. 196) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 145, Conv. Center Introduction to Protozoa (p. 196) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 144, Conv. Center Take the Leap: Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Frog Dissection (p. 196) CPO Science/School Specialty Science (Booth No. 1146) Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:30 AM 139, Conv. Center Chemistry and the Atom: Fun with Atom Building Games! (p. 115) Thursday, March 29 10:00–11:30 AM 139, Conv. Center Genetics: Crazy Traits and Adaptation Survivor (p. 139) Thursday, March 29 12 Noon–1:30 PM 139, Conv. Center Sound, Waves, and Music (p. 150) Thursday, March 29 2:00–3:30 PM 139, Conv. Center Light and Optics: A Series of EnLIGHTening Experiments! (p. 182) Thursday, March 29 4:00–5:30 PM 139, Conv. Center Genetics: Crazy Traits and Adaptation Survivor (p. 197) 204 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Index of Exhibitor Workshops Delta Education/School Specialty Science (Booth No. 947) Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:15 AM 138, Conv. Center Learning the Design Process—Experiment or Product? (p. 114) Thursday, March 29 10:00–11:15 AM 138, Conv. Center Delta Science Modules (DSM)—Never Heard of Them? Want to Know More? (p. 138) Thursday, March 29 1:00–2:30 PM 138, Conv. Center What’s Going on in There? Inquiry Science for Supervisors, Teacher Trainers, and Trainers (p. 166) Thursday, March 29 3:00–4:30 PM 138, Conv. Center Science Gnus—Scientists—Famous and Forgotten and Their Process Skills (p. 184) Delta Education/School Specialty Science–FOSS (Booth No. 947) Thursday, March 29 8:00–10:00 AM 137, Conv. Center The Next Generation of Active Learning with FOSS Third Edition (p. 117) Thursday, March 29 10:30 AM–12 Noon 137, Conv. Center Using FOSSweb 2.0 and Technology to Support Learning (p. 142) Thursday, March 29 1:00–3:00 PM 137, Conv. Center Taking Science Outdoors with FOSS K–6 (p. 166) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 137, Conv. Center Science-centered Language Development Using FOSS (p. 196) Discovery Education (Booth No. 1567) Thursday, March 29 7:30–9:00 AM 110, Conv. Center It’s How They Learn: 21 Ways to Use Discovery Education (p. 102) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 110, Conv. Center Stand Back! We’re Using Discovery Education’s Science Techbook (p. 134) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 110, Conv. Center Siemens STEM Academy: Top FREE STEM Resources for Your Classroom (p. 146) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 110, Conv. Center I Just Want to Sublimate: Phasing Digital Media into Your Science Classroom (p. 168) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 110, Conv. Center Science of Everyday Life (p. 195) Edvotek (Booth No. 1750) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 201, Conv. Center How Is HIV Detected in Humans? Welcome to the Exciting World of Immunobiotechnology! (p. 135) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 201, Conv. Center Bring the Exciting World of PCR-based and Forensic Science into Your Classroom (p. 148) Esri (Booth No. 1737) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 103, Conv. Center Mapping and Analyzing Science Data (p. 134) Flinn Scientific, Inc. (Booth No. 1167) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM Wabash. 1, Conv. Ctr. New Guided Inquiry Labs for Advanced Placement® Biology from Flinn Scientific (p. 136) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM Wabash. 1, Conv. Ctr. Flinn Scientific Presents Best Practices for Teaching Chemistry™ Experiments and Demonstrations (p. 148) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM Wabash. 1, Conv. Ctr. Hands-On Integrated Science Activities for Middle School (p. 169) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM Wabash. 1, Conv. Ctr. Make Safety a Habit! Flinn Scientific Workshop (p. 197) Foundation for Family Science & Engineering (Booth No. 1556) Thursday, March 29 4:30–6:00 PM Wabash. 2, Conv. Ctr. Family Engineering Ice Cream Social and Book Launch Party (p. 198) Frey Scientific/School Specialty Science (Booth No. 1047) Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:15 AM 136, Conv. Center Incorporating Online Virtual Lab Solutions with STEM-focused Skills (p. 114) Thursday, March 29 10:00–11:15 AM 136, Conv. Center STEM Professional Development Opportunity with Inquiry Investigations™ Forensics Module (p. 138) NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 205 Index of Exhibitor Workshops Frey Scientific/School Specialty Science, cont. Thursday, March 29 12 Noon–1:15 PM 136, Conv. Center STEM Professional Development Opportunity: STEM Education Using Inquiry Investigations™ (p. 149) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Booth No. 1467) Thursday, March 29 7:30–9:00 AM 104, Conv. Center Effective STEM Challenges for the Classroom (p. 101) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 104, Conv. Center That’s Amazing! Explore the Bizarre, Cool, and Exciting World of Project-based Biology (p. 134) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 104, Conv. Center Misconception Mania: Exciting and Engaging Ways to Address Common Misunderstandings in K–8 Science (p. 146) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 104, Conv. Center New Physics for New Students: Guiding Them as They See It for the First Time (p. 168) Howard Hughes Medical Institute (Booth No. 1259) Thursday, March 29 12 Noon–1:30 PM 109, Conv. Center HHMI’s The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation in Your Classroom (p. 150) Thursday, March 29 2:00–3:30 PM 109, Conv. Center HHMI’s Bones, Stones, and Genes: The Origin of Modern Humans (p. 182) Thursday, March 29 4:00–5:30 PM 109, Conv. Center Human Evolution: Genetic and Fossil Evidence (p. 197) It’s About Time (Booth No. 847) Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:00 AM 132, Conv. Center Project-Based Inquiry Science: PBIS™ Takes the Confusion Out of Implementing STEM in Middle School (p. 114) Thursday, March 29 9:30–10:30 AM 132, Conv. Center Active Chemistry: Incorporate STEM into a Chemistry Class Through a Simple Engineering Design Cycle (p. 133) Thursday, March 29 11:00 AM–12:30 PM 132, Conv. Center Active Physics: Incorporate STEM in Physics Class Through a Simple Engineering Design Cycle (p. 143) Thursday, March 29 12:30–1:30 PM 132, Conv. Center Engineering the Future: A Practical Approach to STEM for High School Students (p. 163) Thursday, March 29 2:00–3:00 PM 132, Conv. Center EarthComm: The American Geological Institute Takes an Earth Systems Approach to Introduce STEM Through a Simplified Engineering Design Cycle (p. 181) Thursday, March 29 3:30–4:30 PM 132, Conv. Center The First Comprehensive Astronomy Textbook Written Specifically for High School Students (Also Well Suited for Community Colleges) (p. 194) Ken-A-Vision Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Booth No. 1267) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 104, Conv. Center I Can See Clearly Now…Digital Projection Techniques for Better Demonstration Visibility (p. 195) LAB-AIDS, Inc. (Booth Nos. 636 and 2167) Thursday, March 29 7:30–9:00 AM 106, Conv. Center Solving a Calendar Problem (NexGen Frameworks-style) and Discovering Seasonality (p. 101) Thursday, March 29 7:30–9:00 AM 105, Conv. Center Come Get a Charge Out of This! (p. 101) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 106, Conv. Center I Think There’s a Genetically Engineered Fly in My Genetically Modified Pea Soup! (p. 134) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 105, Conv. Center Energy Education Strategies for the Middle Grades (p. 134) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 106, Conv. Center Reading the Rocks: Fossils, Evidence, and Crosscutting Concepts (p. 146) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 105, Conv. Center Lemons and Light Bulbs: Exploring the Chemistry of Electricity (p. 146) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 106, Conv. Center Journaling: It’s Not a Fad! Become a Fan (p. 168) 206 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Index of Exhibitor Workshops LAB-AIDS, Inc., cont. Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 105, Conv. Center Water, Water Everywhere…But I’m Not Drinking It! (p. 168) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 105, Conv. Center Phylogenetics—Barking Up a Better Tree? (p. 195) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 106, Conv. Center Journaling: It’s Not a Fad! Become a Fan (p. 195) Lawrence Hall of Science (Booth No. 1157) Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:00 AM 135, Conv. Center 33 Ways to Integrate Science (p. 114) Thursday, March 29 10:00–11:00 AM 135, Conv. Center The Four It’s of Science (p. 138) Thursday, March 29 1:00–2:00 PM 135, Conv. Center Exploring Shoreline Science with an Integrated Science and Literacy Unit (p. 165) LEGO Education (Booth No. 1357) Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:30 AM 202, Conv. Center Engaging Elementary Learners in STEM with LEGO® Education (p. 116) Thursday, March 29 10:00–11:00 AM 202, Conv. Center Using LEGO® Bricks to Introduce Simple Machines (p. 138) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–12:30 PM 202, Conv. Center Enhancing the Elementary Classroom Through Robotics (p. 144) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 202, Conv. Center Teaching Middle School STEM with LEGO® Education (p. 169) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 202, Conv. Center Robotics in the Classroom—Science, Engineering, and Math Come Alive! (p. 196) Mississippi State University (Booth No. 2141) Thursday, March 29 2:00–3:30 PM 136, Conv. Center Master of Science in Geosciences via Distance Learning from Mississippi State University (p. 182) NASA Office of Education (Booth No. 2159) Thursday, March 29 8:00–8:45 AM 142, Conv. Center Making the NASA Connection—Online! NEON/AESP (p. 102) Thursday, March 29 10:00–10:45 AM 142, Conv. Center IBEX Education Resources and Program (p. 136) Thursday, March 29 11:00–11:45 AM 142, Conv. Center Expedition Earth and Beyond: Getting Students Actively Involved in NASA Exploration, Discovery, and the Process of Science (p. 142) Thursday, March 29 12 Noon–12:45 PM 142, Conv. Center Teaching from Space (p. 149) Thursday, March 29 1:00–1:45 PM 142, Conv. Center Zero Robotics: Students Competing with Robots on the ISS (p. 164) Thursday, March 29 2:00–2:45 PM 142, Conv. Center Engineer a Satellite (p. 170) Thursday, March 29 3:00–3:45 PM 142, Conv. Center Physics Applications Aboard the International Space Station (p. 184) Thursday, March 29 4:00–4:45 PM 142, Conv. Center MY NASA DATA: Data Visualization for Students (p. 197) Thursday, March 29 5:00–6:00 PM 142, Conv. Center Inquiry with Microgravity (p. 202) National Geographic Education (Booth No. 1247) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 203, Conv. Center Dive into Marine Ecology with National Geographic (p. 169) National Science Foundation (Booth No. 2238) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 102, Conv. Center NSF/NBC Short Videos You Can Use in Your Classroom (p. 133) PASCO scientific (Booth Nos. 736 and 739) Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:30 AM 141, Conv. Center New for Elementary School Science: Learning Key Concepts Through Hands-On, Probeware-based Activities (p. 116) Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:30 AM 140, Conv. Center SPARKvue®: A 21st-Century Inquiry-based Science Learning Environment (p. 115) Thursday, March 29 10:00–11:30 AM 140, Conv. Center AP® Biology: Cell Respiration in Germinating Peas (p. 139) Thursday, March 29 10:00–11:30 AM 141, Conv. Center Physics and Physical Science: Investigating Motion (p. 139) Thursday, March 29 12 Noon–1:30 PM 141, Conv. Center Chemistry—Atmospheric Pressure (p. 150) NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 207 Index of Exhibitor Workshops PASCO scientific, cont. Thursday, March 29 12 Noon–1:30 PM 140, Conv. Center Middle School Life Science: Learning Biodiversity Through Hands-On, Probeware-based Activities (p. 150) Thursday, March 29 2:00–3:30 PM 140, Conv. Center Equip Your iPad for Science (p. 182) Thursday, March 29 2:00–3:30 PM 141, Conv. Center Renewable Energy Exploration—Solar and Wind Power (p. 183) Thursday, March 29 4:00–5:30 PM 141, Conv. Center Exploring Interference and Diffraction of Light (p. 198) Thursday, March 29 4:00–5:30 PM 140, Conv. Center Investigating Mitochondrial Genetics (p. 198) Pearson (Booth No. 553) Thursday, March 29 7:30–9:00 AM 133, Conv. Center Stop Teaching and Start Coaching AP Chemistry (p. 102) Thursday, March 29 7:30–9:00 AM 134, Conv. Center Using Mastering to Improve Learning Outcomes (p. 102) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 133, Conv. Center What’s Your Evidence? Engaging K–5 Students in Constructing Explanations in Science (p. 135) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 134, Conv. Center From Science to Engineering (p. 135) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 133, Conv. Center Inquiry and Evidence: Keys to Getting Students to Inquire (p. 147) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 134, Conv. Center The Next Generation of Science Virtual Labs for the Entire Science Curriculum! No Cleanup! (p. 147) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 133, Conv. Center Web 2.0 and Science (p. 168) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 134, Conv. Center Going Green: Economical and Environmentally Friendly Inquiry in Chemistry (p. 168) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 133, Conv. Center Incorporating STEM Activities in Your Classroom (p. 196) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 134, Conv. Center Online Learning Exchange, Powered by Pearson: Our Content, Your Content, All in One Place (p. 196) SAE International’s A World In Motion® (Booth No. 1472) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 201, Conv. Center A World In Motion® Primary Literacy-based STEM Workshop (p. 169) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 201, Conv. Center A World In Motion® Elementary STEM Workshop (p. 196) Sargent-Welch (Booth No. 1333) Thursday, March 29 7:30–9:00 AM 131, Conv. Center Investigating Real-World Physical Science (p. 102) Science Kit & Boreal Laboratories (Booth No. 1237) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 130, Conv. Center STEM-ify Your Science Lessons! (p. 146) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 131, Conv. Center Hands-On Science for the Elementary Classroom Using Probeware (p. 147) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 131, Conv. Center Incorporating STEM in Middle School Lessons (p. 168) Science Take-Out (Booth No. 1872) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 101, Conv. Center Genetic Testing for Huntington’s Disease (p. 195) Simulation Curriculum Corp. (Booth No. 747) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 101, Conv. Center The Life and Death of Our Sun and Other Stars (p. 133) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 101, Conv. Center The Layered Earth: Geology, Atmosphere, and Climate for the Modern Classroom (p. 167) The STEM Academy, Inc. (Booth No. 1572) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 102, Conv. Center Improve STEM Literacy for All Students (p. 167) 208 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Index of Exhibitor Workshops Vernier Software & Technology (Booth No. 436) Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:30 AM 116, Conv. Center Chemistry with Vernier (p. 115) Thursday, March 29 8:00–9:30 AM 117, Conv. Center Engineering with Vernier (p. 115) Thursday, March 29 10:00–11:30 AM 117, Conv. Center Water Quality with Vernier (p. 139) Thursday, March 29 10:00–11:30 AM 116, Conv. Center Physics with Vernier (p. 139) Thursday, March 29 12 Noon–1:30 PM 117, Conv. Center Inquiry-based Biology with Vernier (p. 150) Thursday, March 29 12 Noon–1:30 PM 116, Conv. Center K–8 Science with Vernier (p. 150) Thursday, March 29 2:00–3:30 PM 116, Conv. Center Biology with Vernier (p. 182) Thursday, March 29 2:00–3:30 PM 117, Conv. Center Bridging STEM and Vernier Technology (p. 182) WARD’S Natural Science (Booth No. 1436) Thursday, March 29 7:30–9:00 AM 130, Conv. Center Forensic Science: Blood Spatter Across the Curriculum (p. 102) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 131, Conv. Center Groundwater Pollution: The Case of the Toppled Tanker (p. 134) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 130, Conv. Center Teaching STEM with Forensics (p. 134) Thursday, March 29 1:30–3:00 PM 130, Conv. Center WARD’S Presents Cenco AP Physics! (p. 168) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 130, Conv. Center WARD’S Updates for AP Biology (p. 195) Wavefunction, Inc. (Booth No. 1029) Thursday, March 29 9:30–11:00 AM 203, Conv. Center Molecular-Level Visualization in Middle School and High School Science Classrooms—Engage Your Students! (p. 135) Thursday, March 29 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 203, Conv. Center Teaching AP Chemistry with Molecular-Level Visualization and Simulation Tools (p. 148) WeatherBug® Schools (Booth No. 2130) Thursday, March 29 3:30–5:00 PM 103, Conv. Center Using Weather to Teach Across Multiple Disciplines and to Help Students Stay Safe (p. 195) NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 209 Schedule at a Glance G = General M = Middle School S = Supervision/Administration T = Teacher Preparation P = Preschool H = High School I = Informal EducationE = Elementary C = College R = Research Biology/Life Science 8:00–9:00 AM M–H 208, Conv. Center Population Ecology: Wolf vs. Moose (p. 104) 8:00–9:00 AM H 245, Conv. Center Please “Bug” Me About Classification and Diversity (p. 106) 8:00–9:00 AM H 204, Conv. Center Biotechnology from Bench to Bedside (p. 110) 8:00–9:00 AM M–H 244, Conv. Center Mitosis and Meiosis with the 5Es (p. 104) 8:00–9:00 AM C White River I, JW Marriott Difficult Life Science Concepts in Introductory College Courses (p. 107) 8:00–9:00 AM M–H/I 123, Conv. Center Tracking Water from Space: Classroom Resources Using a Global Visualization and NASA Data Sets (p. 110) 8:00–9:00 AM M–C JW Grand 4, JW Marriott The Science and Ethics of Animal Research (p. 112) 8:00–9:30 AM 6–C 108, Conv. Center Bio-Rad: Implementing a Skills-based Biotech Program with Author Kirk Brown (p. 115) 9:00–11:30 AM 7–C 107, Conv. Center Bio-Rad Crime Scene Investigator PCR Basics Kit (p. 121) 9:30–10:30 AM H–C 203, JW Marriott SCST Session: Relationships and Responsibilities: Introducing Rising College Freshmen to a Science Community of Practice (p. 126) 9:30–10:30 AM G 209, Conv. Center Show the Impact of Zebra Mussels via a Web-based Graphing Tool with Long-Term Data Sets (p. 130) 9:30–10:30 AM P–E 122, Conv. Center A Hands-On Approach to Exploring Life Cycles (p. 123) 9:30–10:30 AM M–C 204, Conv. Center How Would You Find Out If Your Students Can Design Reasonable Biological Experiments? (p. 130) 9:30–10:30 AM E–M 111/112, Conv. Center STEM Learning in a Cultural Context: The Crow Education Partnership (p. 123) 9:30–10:30 AM H 245, Conv. Center Unravel the Mysteries of Genetics with Mummies (p. 132) 9:30–10:30 AM E 210, Conv. Center Eat Your Way to Better Health (p. 130) 9:30–10:30 AM H–C JW Grand 4, JW Marriott DNA Subway in the Classroom (p. 132) 9:30–10:30 AM M–H 244, Conv. Center Earth First! Join the Green Life Science Revolution! (p. 126) 9:30–10:30 AM G 243, Conv. Center Snakes in the Classroom (Not on a Plane) (p. 126) 9:30–10:30 AM M 208, Conv. Center Designing for Inquiry in the Middle School Classroom—It Can Happen (p. 124) 9:30–10:30 AM I 238, Conv. Center NIH K–12 LAB (Lessons About Bioscience) Challenge (p. 132) 9:30–11:00 AM 9–12 104, Conv. Center That’s Amazing! Explore the Bizarre, Cool, and Exciting World of Project- based Biology (p. 134 ) 9:30–11:00 AM 9–12 145, Conv. Center Introduction to Electrophoresis (p. 135 ) 9:30–11:00 AM 9–12 144, Conv. Center Autopsy: Forensic Dissection Featuring Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Pigs (p. 135 ) 9:30–11:00 AM 10–12 Wabash 1, Conv. Center New Guided Inquiry Labs for Advanced Placement® Biology from Flinn Scientific (p. 136 ) 9:30–11:00 AM 8–C 201, Conv. Center How Is HIV Detected in Humans? Welcome to the Exciting World of Immunobiotechnology! (p. 135) 9:30–11:00 AM 9–12 106, Conv. Center I Think There’s a Genetically Engineered Fly in My Genetically Modified Pea Soup! (p. 134) 10:00–11:30 AM 6–C 108, Conv. Center Bio-Rad: Explore Inquiry and Ecology with Biofuel Enzymes (AP Big Idea 4) (p. 139 ) 10:00–11:30 AM 9–12 140, Conv. Center AP® Biology: Cell Respiration in Germinating Peas (p. 139) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 6–12 144, Conv. Center Comparative Mammalian Organ Dissection with Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Specimens (p. 148 ) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM K–12 145, Conv. Center Introduction to Wisconsin Fast Plants® (p. 148) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 9–C 103, Conv. Center BIOZONE Biology Workbooks and Presentation Media (Grades 9–12) (p. 146 ) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 8–C 201, Conv. Center Bring the Exciting World of PCR-based and Forensic Science into Your Classroom (p. 148) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 6–9 106, Conv. Center Reading the Rocks: Fossils, Evidence, and Crosscutting Concepts (p. 146) 12 Noon–1:30 PM 6–8 140, Conv. Center Middle School Life Science: Learning Biodiversity Through Hands-On, Probeware-based Activities (p. 150) 12 Noon–1:30 PM 9–C 117, Conv. Center Inquiry-based Biology with Vernier (p. 150) 210 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education ScheduleSchedule at a Glance at a GlanceBiology/Life Biology/Life Science, Science cont. 12 Noon–1:30 PM 7–C 109, Conv. Center HHMI’s The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation in Your Classroom (p. 150) 12:30–1:30 PM C 203, JW Marriott SCST Session: Assessment Challenges for Undergraduate Introductory Biology Courses: A Study of Online and Traditional Approaches (p.157) 12:30–1:30 PM C White River I, JW Marriott Rediscovering Research at a Small Liberal Arts Institution (p. 158) 12:30–1:30 PM M 208, Conv. Center Food Chains: Using Field Surveys That Give Real Numbers (p. 161) 12:30–1:30 PM H 245, Conv. Center Drop the Lecture and Let the Students Pick Up the Learning in AP Biology (p. 162) 12:30–1:30 PM H–C JW Grand 4, JW Marriott Dive In with Physical Models: Impact of Water on Protein Structure (p. 162) 12:30–1:30 PM G 209, Conv. Center Medical Mysteries Web Adventures (p. 154) 12:30–1:30 PM M–H 244, Conv. Center If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can’t I? Join the Classroom Regeneration Revolution! (p. 156) 12:30–1:30 PM M–C 204, Conv. Center Dialogues for the Biology Classroom (p. 154) 12:30–1:30 PM E 210, Conv. Center From Seed to Fruit—Exploring the Garden and Pollination (p. 154) 12:30–1:30 PM C White River I, JW Marriott Undergraduate Biology Students’ Conceptions of the Term “Animal” (p. 158) 1:00–2:30 PM 9–C 108, Conv. Center Bio-Rad: Integrated Molecular Biology Labs for College Level (p. 166) 1:00–3:30 PM 8–C 107, Conv. Center Bio-Rad GMO Investigator Kit (p. 166) 1:30–3:00 PM 9–12 103, Conv. Center AP Biology: Strategies for Teaching Within the New Framework (p. 167) 1:30–3:00 PM K–12 145, Conv. Center Hands-On Science with Classroom Critters (p. 169) 1:30–3:00 PM 9–12 203, Conv. Center Dive into Marine Ecology with National Geographic (p. 169) 2:00–3:00 PM M–H/S 201, JW Marriott NARST Session: Using Digital Media in the Science Classroom—When and How? (p. 174) 2:00–3:00 PM E 210, Conv. Center Searching for Starch in the Food Pyramid (p. 178) 2:00–3:00 PM M–H 245, Conv. Center Turning “Game Time” into “Brain Time”: Linking In-class Curricula with Video Games at Home (p. 180) 2:00–3:00 PM M 208, Conv. Center Prairie Data Master Class (p. 178) 2:00–3:00 PM H–C White River I, JW Marriott An Overview of the Revised AP Biology Course (p. 175) 2:00–3:00 PM H–C JW Grand 4, JW Marriott Integrating Bioinformatics into Introductory Biology Courses (p. 180) 2:00–3:00 PM M–H 244, Conv. Center Inquiry for Everyone: Labs for Primary Content Delivery (p. 173) 2:00–3:00 PM M–C 204, Conv. Center Chromonoodles: Jump In the Gene Pool (p. 172) 2:00–3:00 PM G 209, Conv. Center CSI Web Adventures (p. 172) 2:00–3:30 PM 8–C 116, Conv. Center Biology with Vernier (p. 182) 2:00–3:30 PM 9–C 109, Conv. Center HHMI’s Bones, Stones, and Genes: The Origin of Modern Humans (p. 182) 3:00–4:30 PM H 309/310, JW Marriott BSCS Pathway Session: Getting Ready for the Changes in AP Biology (p. 184) 3:30–4:30 PM G JW Grand 2, JW Marriott SYM-1 Follow-Up Session: Explore Impacts of Different Carbon Emissions Scenarios on Eastern U.S. Birds and Trees (p. 189) 3:30–4:30 PM P 123, Conv. Center Develop Literacy, Math, Science, and Social Studies School-Readiness Skills in Early Childhood Education via Local Wildlife and Farm Animals (p. 191) 3:30–4:30 PM H–C JW Grand 4, JW Marriott Let’s Get Helical: Exploring DNA Structure/Function with Interactive Physical Models (p. 193) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H 244, Conv. Center The Greatest Hits (p. 188) 3:30–4:30 PM H–C White River I, JW Marriott Birth Control Methods: Cases for Teaching the Facts and Real-Life Decision Making (p. 189) 3:30–4:30 PM M/I 208, Conv. Center Take a Bus-free Field Trip: Purdue zipTrips™ (p. 187) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H/I 238, Conv. Center What Is Buzzing in Our Backyard? (p. 192) 3:30–4:30 PM G 209, Conv. Center Thinking Like a Scientist: Lessons Learned in the NSF-funded K–12 Experience (p. 187) 3:30–4:30 PM M/I 208, Conv. Center Evaluate the Impact of an Electronic Field Trip on Students’ Perceptions of Scientists with a “Draw a Scientist” Test (p. 187) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H 245, Conv. Center Middle School Fun with Biotechnology! DNA and Principles of Gel Electrophoresis (p. 193) 3:30–4:30 PM E 210, Conv. Center Bugs, Biodiversity, and Inflatable Biomes! A Celebration of Life! (p. 192) 3:30–4:30 PM M–C 204, Conv. Center Teach Biology Concepts with Magnetic Manipulatives on Chalkboard Cookie Sheets (p. 191) 3:30–5:00 PM 6–C 101, Conv. Center Genetic Testing for Huntington’s Disease (p. 195) NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 211 Schedule at at a a Glance Glance Biology/Life Biology/Life Science Science, cont. 3:30–5:00 PM 6–12 145, Conv. Center Introduction to Protozoa (p. 196) 3:30–5:00 PM 6–12 144, Conv. Center Take the Leap: Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Frog Dissection (p. 196) 3:30–5:00 PM K–8 110, Conv. Center Science of Everyday Life (p. 195) 3:30–5:00 PM 11–12 130, Conv. Center WARD’S Updates for AP Biology (p. 195) 3:30–5:00 PM 9–12 105, Conv. Center Phylogenetics—Barking Up a Better Tree? (p. 195) 4:00–5:30 PM 9–12 140, Conv. Center Investigating Mitochondrial Genetics (p. 198) 4:00–5:30 PM 9–C 109, Conv. Center Human Evolution: Genetic and Fossil Evidence (p. 197) 5:00–6:00 PM H–C White River B, JW Marriott BEST Pathway Session: Energy in the AP Biology Redesign (p. 199) Chemistry/Physical Science 7:30–9:00 AM 9–12 133, Conv. Center Stop Teaching and Start Coaching AP Chemistry (p. 102) 7:30–9:00 AM 9–12 105, Conv. Center Come Get a Charge Out of This! (p. 101) 8:00–9:00 AM E–H 236, Conv. Center Climate Change and Inquiry-based Science (p. 104) 8:00–9:00 AM H–C 302/303, JW Marriott Chemistry Misconceptions, Concept Inventories, and Measuring Student Learning (p. 106) 8:00–9:00 AM M–H 237, Conv. Center The Periodic Table of Students (p. 104) 8:00–9:00 AM H–C 302/303, JW Marriott A Closer Focus: Development of an Extended Mechanism Writing Assignment in Organic Chemistry (p. 106) 8:00–9:30 AM 9–C 116, Conv. Center Chemistry with Vernier (p. 115) 9:30–10:30 AM 9–12 132, Conv. Center Active Chemistry: Incorporate STEM into a Chemistry Class Through a Simple Engineering Design Cycle (p. 133) 9:30–10:30 AM M–H 123, Conv. Center Building a Sustainable Planet…One Biodegradable Utensil at a Time (p. 130) 9:30–10:30 AM H 127, Conv. Center Addressing Misconceptions During the First Two Weeks of Chemistry (p. 124) 9:30–10:30 AM H 128, Conv. Center Different Approaches to Help Students Understand Gases (p. 130) 9:30–10:30 AM E–H 236, Conv. Center Lessons Learned from Past AP Chemistry Exams (p. 125) 9:30–11:00 AM 6–9 105, Conv. Center Energy Education Strategies for the Middle Grades (p. 134) 9:30–11:00 AM 7–C 203, Conv. Center Molecular-Level Visualization in Middle School and High School Science Classrooms—Engage Your Students! (p. 135) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 9–12 Wabash 1, Conv. Center Flinn Scientific Presents Best Practices for Teaching Chemistry™ Experiments and Demonstrations (p. 148) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 8–C 203, Conv. Center Teaching AP Chemistry with Molecular-Level Visualization and Simulation Tools (p. 148) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 9–12 105, Conv. Center Lemons and Light Bulbs: Exploring the Chemistry of Electricity (p. 146) 12 Noon–1:30 PM 9–12 141, Conv. Center Chemistry—Atmospheric Pressure (p. 150) 12:30–1:30 PM M–H 237, Conv. Center Not Just Tests and Lab Reports: Alternate Assessment in Chemistry (p. 156) 12:30–1:30 PM H 128, Conv. Center A Spiraling Chemistry Curriculum: Mastering Core Chemical Concepts (p. 154) 12:30–1:30 PM H–C JW Grand 9, JW Marriott Halloween Chemistry Costume Show and Fun/Informative Demos (p. 162) 12:30–1:30 PM H 127, Conv. Center The Polymer Science of Sporting Spheres (aka Balls) (p. 160) 1:30–3:00 PM 9–12 144, Conv. Center Introducing Inquiry into the Chemistry Lab: Thermochemistry and Voltaic Cells (p. 169) 1:30–3:00 PM 9–12 134, Conv. Center Going Green: Economical and Environmentally Friendly Inquiry in Chemistry (p. 168) 1:30–3:00 PM 9–12 105, Conv. Center Water, Water Everywhere…But I’m Not Drinking It! (p. 168) 2:00–3:00 PM I 236, Conv. Center Cyberlearning: New Online Science Curricula for Remote Labs (p. 173) 2:00–3:00 PM H–C JW Grand 9, JW Marriott I Thought Chemistry Was Just a Math Class: Textbook Reading Comprehension in High School Chemistry (p. 175) 2:00–3:00 PM H 127, Conv. Center Real Science, Real Stories: Using a Research-based Lab Module to Model the Scientific Enterprise (p. 172) 2:00–3:00 PM M–H 123, Conv. Center Bioplastics—Going from Synthetic to Natural Polymers (p. 172) 3:30–4:30 PM G Sagamore Blrm. 7, Conv. Center Forensic Science Education: Multidisciplinary Science—Bringing Critical Thinking, Interactive Learning, and Creativity to the Classroom (p. 186) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H 237, Conv. Center Science + GIS = Real-World Problem Solving + Core Knowledge (p. 188) 3:30–4:30 PM H 127, Conv. Center All It Takes Is a Little Data (p. 188) 212 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Schedule at a ScheduleGlance Chemistry/Physical at a Glance Biology/Life Science, Science cont. 3:45–4:45 PM G JW Grand 8, JW Marriott Science Leadership Summit Session: Increasing Student Engagement and Achievement Through Teacher-led Professional Learning Communities (p. 197) 4:00–5:30 PM 7–12 203, Conv. Center Hydrates: It Must Be Something in the Water! (p. 198) 5:00–5:30 PM H–C White River I, JW Marriott Visualizing the Chemistry of Climate Change (p. 198) 5:00–6:00 PM H/S White River H, JW Marriott Constructing a Pedagogical Content Knowledge Framework for Teaching High School Chemistry (p. 201) 5:00–6:00 PM M–H 237, Conv. Center Introducing Nanotechnology into the Chemistry Classroom (p. 199) Earth/Space Science 7:30–9:00 AM 6–9 106, Conv. Center Solving a Calendar Problem (NexGen Frameworks-style) and Discovering Seasonality (p. 101) 8:00–9:00 AM E–H Grand Ballroom 2, Westin Flat Maps to Models: Developing an Understanding of the Shape of Our World (p. 113) 8:00–9:00 AM G Capitol II, Westin Extragalactic Explorations: Citizen Science Inquiry in Your Classroom (p. 108) 8:00–9:00 AM M–H Capitol III, Westin Getting Hands On/Minds On with Earthquakes Through iPods, Laptops, and Other Portable Accelerometers (p. 113) 8:00–9:00 AM H Grand Ballroom 1, Westin Let’s Make Some Waves (p. 110) 8:00–9:00 AM G Congress I/II, Westin Bring NASA Science into Your Classroom! (p. 110) 8:00–9:00 AM E–H Grand Ballroom 3, Westin Project ASTRO™: Bringing the Universe into the Classroom by Partnering Astronomers with Teachers (p. 110) 8:00–9:00 AM E–M/I 233, Conv. Center CREATE Workshop Engaging Through STEM (p. 104) 9:00–10:00 AM G Sagamore Blrm 7, Conv. Center Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders (p. 120) 9:30–10:30 AM G Grand Ballroom 3, Westin NASA, Supernovas, and the Crab (p. 129) 9:30–10:30 AM M–H Grand Ballroom 1, Westin NASA’s WISE Mission Presents: More Than A Pretty Picture—Using Astronomical Data in the Classroom (p. 129) 9:30–10:30 AM H–C/I Capitol III, Westin Ice Core Records—From Volcanoes to Stars (p. 133) 9:30–10:30 AM G Capitol II, Westin Understanding Lightning and Lightning Safety (p. 129) 9:30–10:30 AM E–H Grand Ballroom 2, Westin Cereal Box Pinhole Projectors—”They’re Grrreat!” (p. 133) 9:30–10:30 AM E–M 233, Conv. Center Inquiries into the Dynamic Earth—Beware of Change! (p. 131) 9:30–11:00 AM K–12 101, Conv. Center The Life and Death of Our Sun and Other Stars (p. 133) 10:00–10:45 AM 6–12 142, Conv. Center IBEX Education Resources and Program (p. 136) 11:00–11:45 AM 5 142, Conv. Center Expedition Earth and Beyond: Getting Students Actively Involved in NASA Exploration, Discovery, and the Process of Science (p. 142) 11:00 AM–12 Noon M–H JW Grand 7, JW Marriott NSTA Press Session: Solving “Earth Science Puzzles” with Data (p. 143) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 6–9 101, Conv. Center Digging into the Geosphere (p. 146) 12:30–1:30 PM M–H Grand Ballroom 3, Westin NASA INSPIRE Project (p. 160) 12:30–1:30 PM M–H Capitol III, Westin Opening Doors to CAREERS in Meteorology—Taking Summer Weather Camp Experiences Back to the Classroom (p. 163) 12:30–1:30 PM M–H Grand Ballroom 5, Westin NMEA Session: Navigating Through Oceans of Data (p. 160) 12:30–1:30 PM M–H/I Grand Ballroom 1, Westin NASA: Exploring the Universe Through the World Wide Telescope (p. 160) 12:30–1:30 PM S White River H, JW Marriott STEM: What “Inquiring Minds” Need to Know (p. 162) 12:30–1:30 PM M 233, Conv. Center Conduct Inquiry via Science Institutions (p. 161) 12:30–1:30 PM E 123, Conv. Center NASA’s Ready-to-Go Solar Science and Solar Energy Activities for the K–5 Classroom (p. 160) 12:30–1:30 PM E 232, Conv. Center What on Earth?! Teach the Toughest Earth Science Standards (p. 161) 12:30–1:30 PM I Grand Ballroom 2, Westin Sunscope (p. 163) 1:30–3:00 PM 5C 101, Conv. Center The Layered Earth: Geology, Atmosphere, and Climate for the Modern Classroom (p. 167) 2:00–3:00 PM 8–12 132, Conv. Center EarthComm: The American Geological Institute Takes an Earth Systems Approach to Introduce STEM Through a Simplified Engineering Design Cycle (p. 181) 2:00–3:00 PM M–C Grand Ballroom 2, Westin Teach the Electromagnetic Spectrum via the Sun and the 5Es (p. 181) 2:00–3:00 PM G Capitol II, Westin CSI: Climate Scene Investigation! Teaching Climate and Seasons as Scientific Mystery Stories (p. 176) NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 213 Schedule at at a a Glance Glance Biology/Life Earth/Space Science Science, cont. 2:00–3:00 PM H Grand Ballroom 1, Westin NASA: Evolution of the Universe (p. 177) 2:00–3:00 PM S White River H, JW Marriott Down That “Dusty” Instructional Road Paved with Technology (p. 180) 2:00–3:00 PM H–C/I Capitol III, Westin Honey, I Shrunk the Data! (p. 181) 2:00–3:00 PM I Grand Ballroom 3, Westin Welcome to the Zooniverse: A Citizen—and Student —Science Network! (p. 177) 2:00–3:30 PM 9–12 141, Conv. Center Renewable Energy Exploration—Solar and Wind Power (p. 183) 2:00–3:30 PM K–12 136, Conv. Center Master of Science in Geosciences via Distance Learning from Mississippi State University (p. 182) 2:00–4:00 PM G Sagamore Blrm. 1–5, Conv. Center What Makes Space So Much Fun and So Hard? (p. 183) 3:30–4:30 PM 9–C 132, Conv. Center The First Comprehensive Astronomy Textbook Written Specifically for High School Students (Also Well Suited for Community Colleges) (p. 194) 3:30–4:30 PM PM 122, Conv. Center Close Enough: A Journey into Solar System Modeling for Hands-On Thinking (p. 187) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H Grand Ballroom 3, Westin Galaxies and Gravity Galore (p. 191) 3:30–4:30 PM M–C Cabinet, Westin Using Google Earth in the Classroom (p. 190) 3:30–4:30 PM H Congress I/II, Westin Extreme Exploration: Journey to the Radiation Belts (p. 191) 3:30–4:30 PM G Indiana A/B, Marriott The SOFIA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors Program: Observing the Infrared Universe from the Stratosphere (p. 190) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H Capitol III, Westin Earthquakes, Gases, Geysers, and Explosions: Exploring Yellowstone’s Dynamic Landscape (p. 194) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H Congress I/II, Westin Uncertain Answers: Exploring Climate Change and Water Sustainability with Models (p. 191) 3:30–5:00 PM G 103, Conv. Center Using Weather to Teach Across Multiple Disciplines and to Help Students Stay Safe (p. 195) 4:00–4:45 PM 5 142, Conv. Center MY NASA DATA: Data Visualization for Students (p. 197) 5:00–6:00 PM E–M 240, Conv. Center NMLSTA Session: Caving in the Classroom (p. 200) 5:00–6:00 PM I Grand Ballroom 3, Westin Virtual Earth Science Investigations: Inquiry-based Field Geology in the Classroom (p. 200) Environmental Science 8:00–9:00 AM G Grand Ballroom 5, Westin NMEA Session: A Whale of a Tale Share-a-Thon (p. 113) 8:00–9:00 AM M–H Capitol I, Westin Climate Change Made Fun and Easy Through Labs (p. 113) 8:00–9:00 AM E Cabinet, Westin Teacher as Researcher (p. 108) 9:30–10:30 AM P 235, Conv. Center Developing Early Childhood Learners’ Inquiry Skills Through Play-based Nature Study Activities (p. 124) 9:30–10:30 AM E–M 234, Conv. Center Powering the Future Through Museum/School Collaborations (p. 131) 9:30–10:30 AM M Grand Ballroom 5, Westin NMEA Session: Ocean Literacy in the Heartland: Bringing the Ocean to the Landlocked (p. 129) 9:30–10:30 AM G Congress I/II, Westin EcoTipping Points: Success Stories from Around the World (p. 129) 9:30–10:30 AM G Cabinet, Westin Field Investigations: Foster Student Learning of the Scientific Process with Outdoor Environments (p. 129) 9:30–10:30 AM G Congress I/II, Westin Chums Partnership and Drip Irrigation (p. 129) 9:30–10:30 AM H–C/I 205, JW Marriott Advancing Environmental Stewardship Through Service Learning and Community Partnerships (p. 127) 9:30–10:30 AM E–M/I 240, Conv. Center NMLSTA Session: Flying WILD (p. 125) 9:30–11:00 AM 7–12 131, Conv. Center Groundwater Pollution: The Case of the Toppled Tanker (p. 134) 10:00–11:30 AM 7–C 117, Conv. Center Water Quality with Vernier (p. 139) 12:30–1:30 PM G Cabinet, Westin Investigating Student Understanding of Recycling and Composting Over the Course of an Environmental Inquiry Project (p. 159) 12:30–1:30 PM E 235, Conv. Center Compost: The “Rot” Thing for Our Earth (p. 156) 12:30–1:30 PM G Capitol I, Westin Object Lessons to Enhance Environmental Learning (p. 163) 12:30–1:30 PM M 234, Conv. Center The Three S’s—Students, Stewardship, and Sustainability (p. 161) 12:30–1:30 PM G Caucus, Westin The Great Lakes Fuel Cell Partnership (p. 160) 12:30–1:30 PM M–H Congress I/II, Westin Bring Remote Sensing Alive with Kites (p. 160) 214 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Schedule atSchedule a Glance at aEnvironmental Glance Biology/Life Science, Science cont. 12:30–3:30 PM G JW Grand 10, JW Marriott ASTC Session: The UVA Bay Game: A Participatory Simulation of Environmental and Economic Sustainability in the Chesapeake Bay (p. 164) 2:00–3:00 PM M–H/I JW Grand 2, JW Marriott SYM-1 Follow-Up Session: Climate Toolbox: Tools for Educators (p. 175) 2:00–3:00 PM H–C Caucus, Westin Kicking the “Cookbook” Out of AP Environmental Science (p. 176) 2:00–3:00 PM G Capitol I, Westin Wetlands and Watersheds with Inquiry (p. 180) 2:00–3:00 PM I 235, Conv. Center Support Student Environment Research with AnalyzingDigitalImages Software (p. 179) 2:00–3:00 PM G Cabinet, Westin Primary/Secondary Environmental Sustainability Day (p. 176) 2:00–3:00 PM G Congress I/II, Westin Crop Life Ambassador Program (p. 177) 2:00–3:00 PM E 234, Conv. Center Building the Foundations of Climate Literacy in the Elementary Grades (p. 173) 3:30–4:30 PM E–H Capitol II, Westin How Can I Help? Empowering Students with Citizen Science (p. 190) 3:30–4:30 PM G Capitol I, Westin Resources, Energy, and Oil: From Peaks to Spills (p. 194) 3:30–4:30 PM I Grand Ballroom 5, Westin NMEA Session: Seabirds as Ocean Ambassadors (p. 194) 3:30–4:30 PM G Caucus, Westin Planetary Sustainability: Educators in Action (p. 190) 3:30–4:30 PM G Cabinet, Westin Trees, Technology, Ecology, and Inquiry: Digital Ecological Modeling for Educators and Students (p. 190) 5:00–6:00 PM M–H Caucus, Westin Investigating Climate Change and Remote Sensing (p. 200) 5:00–6:00 PM G JW Grand 2, JW Marriott SYM-1 Follow-Up Session: Teaching About Climate Change and Public Health: Challenges and Strategies for Effective Communication (p. 199) Integrated/General 7:30–9:00 AM 38 104, Conv. Center Effective STEM Challenges for the Classroom (p. 101) 7:30–9:00 AM 9–12 134, Conv. Center Using Mastering to Improve Learning Outcomes (p. 102) 7:30–9:00 AM K–12 110, Conv. Center It’s How They Learn: 21 Ways to Use Discovery Education (p. 102) 7:30–9:00 AM 7–12 130, Conv. Center Forensic Science: Blood Spatter Across the Curriculum (p. 102) 8:00–8:30 AM G Marriott Blrm. 10, Marriott Science College Readiness for All: A Research-based Working Definition (p. 102) 8:00–8:45 AM K–12 142, Conv. Center Making the NASA Connection—Online! NEON/AESP (p. 102) 8:00–9:00 AM 6–8 132, Conv. Center Project-Based Inquiry Science: PBIS™ Takes the Confusion Out of Implementing STEM in Middle School (p. 114) 8:00–9:00 AM 24 135, Conv. Center 33 Ways to Integrate Science (p. 114) 8:00–9:00 AM P–E 211, Conv. Center Oobleck, Slime, and Dancing Spaghetti: Using Children’s Literature to Enhance Your Science Curriculum (p. 111) 8:00–9:00 AM G Michigan/Texas, Marriott Sanity: Integrating Classroom Projects Without Losing Your Mind (p. 108) 8:00–9:00 AM E 122, Conv. Center A Full Year of STEM Class…and the Kids Loved It! (p. 103) 8:00–9:00 AM G Indiana Ballroom G, Marriott It’s All in the Family: Hosting a Family Science Event (p. 113) 8:00–9:00 AM I 232, Conv. Center Teaching Inquiry Through Engineering (p. 104) 8:00–9:00 AM G 202, JW Marriott NARST Session: Venn Diagrams for Lesson Planning (p. 112) 8:00–9:00 AM G 203, JW Marriott NSTA Press Session: Front-Page Science: Engaging Teens in Science Literacy (p. 106) 8:00–9:00 AM C 204, JW Marriott ASTE Session: Making Science Matter: School/University Partnerships for Successful Teacher Education (p. 106) 8:00–9:00 AM G 209, JW Marriott CSSS Session: Crosscutting Concepts from the NRC Science Framework (p. 106) 8:00–9:00 AM S White River B, JW Marriott BEST Pathway Session: Connecting Energy Concepts Through Professional Development (p. 107) 8:00–9:00 AM G 101, JW Marriott Coaching: Knowledge That Works for Science Education Leadership— Strategies for Authentic Literacy (p. 112) 8:00–9:00 AM G Marriott Blrm. 7, Marriott Rubric Redesign (p. 113) 8:00–9:00 AM G 208, JW Marriott A Summer Research-based Program’s Impact on Students’ Attitudes Toward Science (p. 106) 8:00–9:00 AM E 212, Conv. Center Everybody Loves I.N.D.Y.C.A.R.S. (Incredible New Discoveries You Can Achieve Really Simply)! (p. 104) 8:00–9:00 AM G Indiana A/B, Marriott Integrating Creativity and Technology to Increase Science Achievement (p. 108) NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 215 Schedule at at a a Glance Glance Biology/Life Integrated/General Science Science, cont. 8:00–9:00 AM G Indiana C/D, Marriott iLove Teaching Science with iPads (p. 113) 8:00–9:00 AM E–M 242, Conv. Center The Digital Natives Are Restless—Web 2.0 Tools to the Rescue! (p. 104) 8:00–9:00 AM E 121, Conv. Center I Am a Scientist! (p. 110) 8:00–9:00 AM M 243, Conv. Center Designing Creativity Assessments for the STEM Environment (p. 104) 8:00–9:00 AM E–M 241, Conv. Center wE-STEM, Do You? (p. 112) 8:00–9:00 AM E–H Marriott Blrm. 3, Marriott Brilliant but Busted: Using Superseded Theories to Engage Students in Science and History (p. 108) 8:00–9:00 AM E–M JW Grand 7, JW Marriott NSTA Press Session: Outdoor Science (p. 112) 8:00–9:00 AM G JW Grand 5, JW Marriott Is This Your First NSTA Conference? (p. 112) 8:00–9:00 AM M Marriott Blrm. 9, Marriott What’s in Your School Yard? Strategies to Teach New Science Core Standards in the Middle Grades! (p. 108) 8:00–9:00 AM G Marriott Blrm. 2, Marriott Science, Literacy, and Language Learning for English Language Learners and Students with Interrupted Formal Education (p. 108) 8:00–9:00 AM M–H 111/112, Conv. Center Digital Time Machine (p. 103) 8:00–9:00 AM M–H 234, Conv. Center Understanding Earth’s Magnetism and Space Weather (p. 111) 8:00–9:00 AM M–H 128, Conv. Center Scientific Inquiry for All: Making Inquiry More Accessible for Students of All Skill Levels (p. 110) 8:00–9:00 AM E 231, Conv. Center Why Do I Have to Know This? Engineering Design Challenges That Drive Inquiry Science (p. 111) 8:00–9:00 AM M 239, Conv. Center Computer-supported Collaborative Science: Support Inquiry in the Middle School Science Classroom with Google Apps (p. 112) 8:00–9:00 AM G Chamber, Westin An Arctic Connection: A Teacher Exchange Program Among U.S. and Swedish Educators (p. 110) 8:00–9:00 AM H 113, Conv. Center Increasing Inquiry and Engagement with Forensics (p. 103) 8:00–9:00 AM E–M 240, Conv. Center NMLSTA Session: What Goes Up, Must Come Down—Are All Parachutes Created Equal? (p. 112) 8:00–9:00 AM G 208, JW Marriott C-Print Captioning to Support STEM Learning of Diverse Students (p. 106) 8:00–9:00 AM G Marriott Blrm. 1, Marriott Polar Science and Engineering: An Exciting Model for Inquiry (p. 108) 8:00–9:15 AM K–6 138, Conv. Center Learning the Design Process—Experiment or Product? (p. 114) 8:00–9:15 AM 7–12 136, Conv. Center Incorporating Online Virtual Lab Solutions with STEM-focused Skills (p. 114) 8:00–9:30 AM G White River C, JW Marriott PSTEM Pathway Session: More Best Practices in Teaching: A Look at the Research (p. 114) 8:00–9:30 AM 7–C 117, Conv. Center Engineering with Vernier (p. 115) 8:00–9:30 AM K–12 140, Conv. Center SPARKvue®: A 21st-Century Inquiry-based Science Learning Environment (p. 115) 8:00–9:30 AM 46 141, Conv. Center New for Elementary School Science: Learning Key Concepts Through Hands-On, Probeware-based Activities (p. 116) 8:00–9:30 AM G 309/310, JW Marriott BSCS Pathway Session: Understanding the Practices of Science for Classroom Implementation (p. 115) 8:00–9:30 AM G 120, Conv. Center Technology + Science = Making IT Work (p. 114) 8:00–10:00 AM G White River G, JW Marriott McREL Pathway Session: What Works in Science Classrooms—Developing Student Understanding: Identifying Learning Goals and the Criteria for Success from the Common Core Science Standards (p. 116) 8:00–10:00 AM G White River A, JW Marriott ITEEA Pathway Session: STEM Resources for Grades K–2 (p. 116) 8:00–10:00 AM P–E White River D, JW Marriott SPS Pathway Session: They’re Not Too Young: Emergent Writers Thinking and Writing Like Scientists (p. 116) 8:00–10:00 AM K–6 137, Conv. Center The Next Generation of Active Learning with FOSS Third Edition (p. 117) 8:00–11:00 AM G 102, JW Marriott WestEd Pathway Session: The TLC Is a PLC! (p. 117) 8:30–9:00 AM G White River E/F, JW Marriott Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Science: Global Opportunities in a Changing World (p. 119) 9:30–10:30 AM G Sagamore Blrm. 6, Conv. Center Teaching Science Inquiry Through Storytelling (p. 123) 9:30–10:30 AM G 209, JW Marriott CSSS Session: The Governor’s Academy for Science and Mathematics Leadership (p. 127) 9:30–10:30 AM C 203, JW Marriott SCST Session: Preferences of 21st-Century Students for Social Networking in College Science Classes (p. 126) 216 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Schedule at a ScheduleGlance Integrated/General at a Glance Biology/Life Science, Science cont. 9:30–10:30 AM H–C 203, JW Marriott SCST Session: Optimizing Online Discussion Board Forums’ Content and Time Parameters for Increased Student Scientific Literacy (p. 126) 9:30–10:30 AM G 202, JW Marriott NARST Session: Improving Science Instruction Through a Curriculum Topic Study on Inquiry (p. 132) 9:30–10:30 AM G 204, JW Marriott ASTE Session: The Next Generation of Science Education Standards—Are You Prepared to Lead the Way? (p. 126) 9:30–10:30 AM G Indiana Ballroom F, Marriott Beekeeping: The Perfect Way to Merge Inquiry, Creativity, and STEM (p. 132) 9:30–10:30 AM G Indiana A/B, Marriott Learn to Use Technology and Recursive Concept Mapping to Represent Learning (p. 127) 9:30–10:30 AM G Marriott Blrm. 3, Marriott An Art and Science Collaborative Experience in a Teacher Preparation Program (p. 128) 9:30–10:30 AM E–M 239, Conv. Center STEM Camp Model: Successes and Challenges (p. 125) 9:30–10:30 AM E 231, Conv. Center A 5E Learning Cycle Integrating Science, Health, and Language Arts (p. 131) 9:30–10:30 AM G Indiana Ballroom G, Marriott Decreasing Ambiguity in Spoken Mathematics (p. 132) 9:30–10:30 AM G Marriott Blrm. 9, Marriott International Cyber School Where People in the World Learn Science Together (p. 128) 9:30–10:30 AM G Indiana Ballroom C/D, Marriott Pathways from Science-rich Institutions to Your Classroom (p. 128) 9:30–10:30 AM I 232, Conv. Center Soil Microbes, Land Management, and Global Climate Change (p. 131) 9:30–10:30 AM E–M JW Grand 7, JW Marriott NSTA Press Session: Bringing Outdoor Science into Your Classroom (p. 132) 9:30–10:30 AM G White River J, JW Marriott Classroom Formative Assessment: Strategies to Enhance Student Learning (p. 127) 9:30–10:30 AM E–M 242, Conv. Center Little Understanding: Preparing Students for Nanotechnology (p. 126) 9:30–10:30 AM EU 201, JW Marriott Taking Science to Go (p. 126) 9:30–10:30 AM P–E Marriott Blrm. 7, Marriott Exploring Young Children’s Science Knowledge and Understanding (p. 132) 9:30–10:30 AM G White River J, JW Marriott Including Students in Assessments (p. 127) 9:30–10:30 AM G Michigan/Texas, Marriott Toward a Diverse Science Classroom: Tools and Topics for Engaging Discourse on Gender and Multiculturalism (p. 129) 9:30–10:30 AM G Marriott Blrm. 10, Marriott Developing Creativity as We Engage in Science (p. 128) 9:30–10:30 AM E–H Chamber, Westin Bring the Great Lakes into Your Classroom (p. 129) 9:30–10:30 AM G Marriott Blrm. 9, Marriott Foster International Collaborative Research Partnerships with Global Communication Technologies (p. 128) 9:30–10:30 AM G Marriott Blrm. 2, Marriott Family Science Nights Excite the Entire Community! (p. 128) 9:30–10:30 AM E–M 241, Conv. Center Design Redesign: An Engineering Extravaganza (p. 132) 9:30–10:30 AM E 212, Conv. Center Quality Elementary Science Teaching (QUEST) (p. 124) 9:30–10:30 AM M–H 113, Conv. Center A PBL Model Integrating Technology and Monitoring Daily Student Learning (p. 123) 9:30–10:30 AM H–C/I 205, JW Marriott Aquaponics: Teaching Sustainability Through Integrated Applied Inquiry (p. 127) 9:30–10:30 AM G 208, JW Marriott Building STE(A)M: Revisiting the Importance of Art in STEM Education (p. 127) 9:30–10:30 AM G Marriott Blrm. 1, Marriott Moving from Activity-Mania to Meaningful Inquiry-based Lessons (p. 128) 9:30–11:00 AM 5C 103, Conv. Center Mapping and Analyzing Science Data (p. 134) 9:30–11:00 AM K–5 133, Conv. Center What’s Your Evidence? Engaging K–5 Students in Constructing Explanations in Science (p. 135) 9:30–11:00 AM K–8 134, Conv. Center From Science to Engineering (p. 135) 9:30–11:00 AM K–12 110, Conv. Center Stand Back! We’re Using Discovery Education’s Science Techbook (p. 134) 9:30–11:00 AM 9–12 130, Conv. Center Teaching STEM with Forensics (p. 134) 9:30–11:00 AM K–8 143, Conv. Center An Invitation: Getting Started with the Next Generation Science Framework (p. 135) 9:30–11:00 AM 7–12 102, Conv. Center NSF/NBC Short Videos You Can Use in Your Classroom (p. 133) 10:00–11:00 AM 24 135, Conv. Center The Four It’s of Science (p. 138) 10:00–11:00 AM E–H 120, Conv. Center An Overview of NSDL’s Science Literacy Maps (p. 138) 10:00–11:15 AM 70 136, Conv. Center STEM Professional Development Opportunity with Inquiry Investigations™ Forensics Module (p. 138) NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 217 Schedule at at a a Glance Glance Biology/Life Integrated/General Science Science, cont. 10:00–11:15 AM K–8 138, Conv. Center Delta Science Modules (DSM)—Never Heard of Them? Want to Know More? (p. 138) 10:00–11:30 AM G 309/310, JW Marriott BSCS Pathway Session: Videocase Lesson Analysis for Increased Teacher Content Understanding (p. 138) 10:00 AM–12 Noon G White River C, JW Marriott PSTEM Pathway Session: Cognitive Science Learning Principles in Action: Contrasting Cases (p. 140) 10:05–10:30 AM G NSTA Exhibit Hall Entrance Meet the Presidents and Board/Council (p. 140) 10:30 AM–12 Noon G White River G, JW Marriott McREL Pathway Session: What Works in Science Classrooms—Developing Student Understanding Using a Conceptual Change Model to Teach Nanoscience and Technology Concepts (p. 141) 10:30 AM–12 Noon K–8 137, Conv. Center Using FOSSweb 2.0 and Technology to Support Learning (p. 142) 11:00 AM–12 Noon E White River B, JW Marriott BEST Pathway Session: How Can Students in Grades 3–5 Understand Energy? (p. 142) 11:00 AM–12 Noon E–M Grand Ballroom 5, Westin NMEA Session: Teaching About the Ocean from Thousands of Miles Away (p. 142) 11:00 AM–12 Noon G 240, Conv. Center NMLSTA Session: Win Big! Write a Grant (p. 142) 11:00 AM–12 Noon G Capitol III, Westin NASA in a Box (p. 143) 11:00 AM–12:30 PM G Sagamore Blrm. 1–5, Conv. Center The Science Behind Chasing Tornadoes (p. 143) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM K–8 104, Conv. Center Misconception Mania: Exciting and Engaging Ways to Address Common Misunderstandings in K–8 Science (p. 146) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 9–12 134, Conv. Center The Next Generation of Science Virtual Labs for the Entire Science Curriculum! No Cleanup! (p. 147) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM K–8 133, Conv. Center Inquiry and Evidence: Keys to Getting Students to Inquire (p. 147) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM K–8 143, Conv. Center Engineering in the Classroom: Opportunities for Integrating Across Your Curriculum (p. 148) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM K–12 110, Conv. Center Siemens STEM Academy: Top FREE STEM Resources for Your Classroom (p. 146) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM K–5 131, Conv. Center Hands-On Science for the Elementary Classroom Using Probeware (p. 147) 11:30 AM–1:00 PM 7–12 130, Conv. Center STEM-ify Your Science Lessons! (p. 146) 12 Noon–12:45 PM K–12 142, Conv. Center Teaching from Space (p. 149) 12 Noon–1:15 PM 70 136, Conv. Center STEM Professional Development Opportunity: STEM Education Using Inquiry Investigations™ (p. 149) 12 Noon–1:30 PM K–8 116, Conv. Center K–8 Science with Vernier (p. 150) 12:15–1:15 PM G White River E/F, JW Marriott Toward STEM Improvement in South Africa: Breaking the Vicious Cycle (p. 152 ) 12:30–1:30 PM G Sagamore Blrm. 6, Conv. Center The Art of Science and the Framework for Science Education (p. 152) 12:30–1:30 PM 9–12 132, Conv. Center Engineering the Future: A Practical Approach to STEM for High School Students (p. 163) 12:30–1:30 PM G 120, Conv. Center Digitizing the Learning Experience and Taking IT Mobile (p. 153) 12:30–1:30 PM G 101, JW Marriott Coaching: Knowledge That Works for Science Education Leadership— Strategies for Addressing Misconceptions (p. 162) 12:30–1:30 PM G White River C, JW Marriott PSTEM Pathway Session: Cognitive Science Learning Principles in Action: Visualizations (p. 162) 12:30–1:30 PM H–C 203, JW Marriott SCST Session: Is DNA Alive? Confronting Students’ Misconceptions About DNA Through Innovative Instruction (p. 157) 12:30–1:30 PM C 203, JW Marriott SCST Session: Recruitment and Retention of STEM Majors and the Merit Model: How It Works and How We Know (p. 157) 12:30–1:30 PM G JW Grand 3, JW Marriott CSSS Session: Implications of the Framework for Science Education from the National Academy of Sciences (p. 158) 12:30–1:30 PM G 201, JW Marriott NSELA Session: Publishing in the Science Educator, the Journal of NSELA (p. 156) 12:30–1:30 PM H–C 205, JW Marriott Science Calculators on Computer Spreadsheets (p. 157) 12:30–1:30 PM G 204, JW Marriott ASTE Session: What Is ASTE? (p. 157) 12:30–1:30 PM G Marriott Blrm. 10, Marriott How Science Shapes Art: The Real Art/Science Connections Through Content (p. 159) 218 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Schedule at a ScheduleGlance Integrated/General at a Glance Biology/Life Science, Science cont. 12:30–1:30 PM es White River J, JW Marriott The Gap Between Policy and Practice: The Impact of NCLB on Health and Science Education (p. 158) 12:30–1:30 PM HU 209, JW Marriott An Interdisciplinary Approach to Project Based Learning (PBL) in a STEM Content and Methods Class (p. 157) 12:30–1:30 PM M–H 111/112, Conv. Center Assessment for Learning: Increasing Students’ Learning with Feedback (p. 153) 12:30–1:30 PM M 243, Conv. Center Shining Star and Novas (p. 156) 12:30–1:30 PM E 231, Conv. Center Addressing Core Science Standards Through Nanoscale Science for Grades K–5 (p. 161) 12:30–1:30 PM MI JW Grand 7, JW Marriott NSTA Press Session: Misconceptions Matter—Where Do They Come From? Where Do They Go? (p. 158) 12:30–1:30 PM E 212, Conv. Center Managing Science Fair in the Classroom (p. 154) 12:30–1:30 PM G 240, Conv. Center NMLSTA Session: Electric Expressions: Energizing the Integration of Math and Science into Education (p. 161) 12:30–1:30 PM E–M 239, Conv. Center Problem-Based Learning—VISTA Style (p. 161) 12:30–1:30 PM G Marriott Blrm. 2, Marriott Help Students with Language-based Learning Disabilities Make Sense of Science (p. 159) 12:30–1:30 PM P 211, Conv. Center Engage Young Learners with Digital Microscopes (p. 161) 12:30–1:30 PM E–M 242, Conv. Center The Driving Question Board as a Professional Development Tool (p. 156) 12:30–1:30 PM G 208, JW Marriott Existing Southern Slave Dwellings: What Are the STEM Connections? (p. 157) 12:30–1:30 PM M–H 113, Conv. Center Clue into Climate (p. 153) 12:30–1:30 PM M 243, Conv. Center Enhancing Middle School Science Learning through Exploration Curriculum and Service Learning (p. 156) 12:30–1:30 PM E–H Chamber, Westin Narrative-based Approach to Environmental Education (p. 160) 12:30–1:30 PM PM 121, Conv. Center How Do You Know What They Know? Assessing Understanding (p. 153) 12:30–1:30 PM S 209, JW Marriott Planning for a Complete STEM Program (p. 157) 12:30–1:30 PM G Indiana A/B, Marriott Inquiry Tech Pack: Building Global Awareness Through Questions (p. 158) 12:30–1:30 PM PM 122, Conv. Center Assessing Inquiry with Science Notebooks (p. 160) 12:30–1:30 PM G Indiana Ballroom G, Marriott Family Science Fun: Engaging Urban Children and Families in Science and Literacy (p. 163) 12:30–1:30 PM G Marriott Blrm. 7, Marriott Strategies to Improve Our Students’ Graphing and Graph Interpretation Practices (p. 163) 12:30–1:30 PM G Indiana C/D, Marriott Online Professional Development: Just-in-time Science Workshops! (p. 162) 12:30–1:30 PM E–H Indiana Ballroom F, Marriott Models and Mysteries (p. 163) 12:30–1:30 PM E–M 241, Conv. Center Young Engineers—Integrate Engineering into Your Science Classes (p. 162) 12:30–2:00 PM G 309/310, JW Marriott BSCS Pathway Session: Pedagogical Content Knowledge—Jargon or a Path to Improved Student Understanding? (p. 163) 12:30–2:30 PM G White River A, JW Marriott ITEEA Pathway Session: STEM Resources for Grade 3 (p. 164) 12:30–2:30 PM G White River G, JW Marriott McREL Pathway Session: What Works in Science Classrooms—Using a Formative Assessment Process to Determine Evidence of Student Understanding (p. 164) 12:30–3:30 PM E–M White River D, JW Marriott SPS Pathway Session: Scientific Inquiry Blended with the Writing in Science Approach (p. 164) 1:00–2:00 PM 24 135, Conv. Center Exploring Shoreline Science with an Integrated Science and Literacy Unit (p. 165) 1:00–2:15 PM G JW Grand 8, JW Marriott Science Leadership Summit Session: Indiana Science Initiative (p. 165) 1:00–2:30 PM K–8 138, Conv. Center What’s Going on in There? Inquiry Science for Supervisors, Teacher Trainers, and Trainers (p. 166) 1:00–3:00 PM K–6 137, Conv. Center Taking Science Outdoors with FOSS K–6 (p. 166) 1:00–4:00 PM G 102, JW Marriott WestEd Pathway Session: Understanding the Conceptual Flow (p. 166) 1:30–3:00 PM K3 201, Conv. Center A World In Motion® Primary Literacy-based STEM Workshop (p. 169) 1:30–3:00 PM K–8 133, Conv. Center Web 2.0 and Science (p. 168) 1:30–3:00 PM 6–12 102, Conv. Center Improve STEM Literacy for All Students (p. 167) 1:30–3:00 PM K–12 110, Conv. Center I Just Want to Sublimate: Phasing Digital Media into Your Science Classroom (p. 168) 1:30–3:00 PM 6–8 Wabash 1, Conv. Center Hands-On Integrated Science Activities for Middle School (p. 169) NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 219 Schedule at at a a Glance Glance Biology/Life Integrated/General Science Science, cont. 1:30–3:00 PM K–8 143, Conv. Center Integrating Literacy Strategies into Science Instruction (p. 169) 1:30–3:00 PM 58 131, Conv. Center Incorporating STEM in Middle School Lessons (p. 168) 1:30–3:00 PM 6–12 106, Conv. Center Journaling: It’s Not a Fad! Become a Fan (p. 168) 2:00–2:30 PM E 212, Conv. Center Packing Science Home (p. 170) 2:00–2:45 PM 6–12 142, Conv. Center Engineer a Satellite (p. 170) 2:00–3:00 PM G 124, Conv. Center NSTA Avenue Session: Research Insights into Online Communities of Practice and Teacher Learning Online: The NSTA Learning Center (p. 172) 2:00–3:00 PM E 231, Conv. Center Pathways to Engineering: Engineering Is Science and Much, Much More (p. 179) 2:00–3:00 PM E–H White River B, JW Marriott BEST Pathway Session: Uncovering Students’ (and Teachers’) Ideas About Energy (p. 175) 2:00–3:00 PM G 209, JW Marriott CSSS Session: Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Design in New Standards (p. 174) 2:00–3:00 PM C 203, JW Marriott SCST Session: The Role of an Inquiry-based Science Program in Encouraging Undergraduate Research (p. 174) 2:00–3:00 PM C 203, JW Marriott SCST Session: Facilitate Group Teamwork in an Inquiry-based Biology Lab via CATME (p. 174) 2:00–3:00 PM H–C 203, JW Marriott SCST Session: Tangent Worlds: Teaching Academic Science vs. Commercial Science Skills (p. 174) 2:00–3:00 PM E–M 242, Conv. Center Growing STEM Sustainability in the Garden (p. 173) 2:00–3:00 PM P–E 211, Conv. Center Nuts About Nature (p. 178) 2:00–3:00 PM G Indiana A/B, Marriott Design-based Science Teaching and Learning (p. 175) 2:00–3:00 PM P–E 122, Conv. Center Authentic STEM for the Youngest Scientists (p. 178) 2:00–3:00 PM E–M 239, Conv. Center Enhance Science Skills with Interactive Technology (p. 173) 2:00–3:00 PM M–H 233, Conv. Center Get Moving! Kinesthetic Tools for Excellence in Middle School Science (p. 172) 2:00–3:00 PM H/S JW Grand 3, JW Marriott Maintaining Momentum: Methods to Analyze Student Work to Improve Teacher Practice (p. 180) 2:00–3:00 PM G Indiana Ballroom G, Marriott Developing Academic Language in Young English Language Learners Using Science(p. 180) 2:00–3:00 PM C 205, JW Marriott Professional Development Schools: A Setting for Teaching Science Methods (p. 174) 2:00–3:00 PM G White River J, JW Marriott Effective Science Classroom Assessments for First-Year Teachers (p. 175) 2:00–3:00 PM H–C 205, JW Marriott Building Teacher Education Through University and School Partnerships (p. 174) 2:00–3:00 PM G Indiana A/B, Marriott Creating Standards-based Science Lessons Inspired by Public Policy (p. 175) 2:00–3:00 PM E–H Indiana C/D, Marriott Drop the Red Pen: SMARTer Assessment Strategies (p. 180) 2:00–3:00 PM G Marriott Blrm. 1, Marriott The Science of Cooking: A New View on the Scientific Method (p. 175) 2:00–3:00 PM G Marriott Blrm. 2, Marriott Supporting Science in Schools: Dynamic Districts and Classroom Champions (p. 176) 2:00–3:00 PM M–H 128, Conv. Center Sustaining Students’ Science Interest: An Inquiry-based Approach (p. 176) 2:00–3:00 PM H 111/112, Conv. Center Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Novel Technology That Offers New Opportunities for Science Education (p. 172) 2:00–3:00 PM G Chamber, Westin Sustainability Is for Urban Kids, Too! (p. 176) 2:00–3:00 PM E–M/I Sagamore 6, Conv. Center Dazzling Deceptions: Discrepant Events That Delight and Mystify! (p. 173) 2:00–3:00 PM G 208, JW Marriott Girls and STEM: How to Get Them Involved (p. 174) 2:00–3:00 PM G JW Grand 7, JW Marriott NSTA Press Session: Safety and Liability—Is the Jury Out on Your Class? (p. 175) 2:00–3:00 PM G 240, Conv. Center NMLSTA Session: Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) (p. 173) 2:00–3:00 PM G Marriott Blrm. 7, Marriott GUESS What? This Experiment Is “Sick”! (p. 180) 2:00–3:00 PM G Marriott Blrm. 9, Marriott Project Management 101 for the Teaching Professional (p. 176) 2:00–3:00 PM E–M 241, Conv. Center The Impossible Mission: Engineering, Strange Matter, Nanotechnology (p. 179) 2:00–3:00 PM H–C/I 237, Conv. Center Promoting Student Environmental Inquiry, Literacy, and Empowerment Through Research and Mentoring (p. 173) 2:00–3:00 PM S 202, JW Marriott NSELA Session: Promoting Inquiry in Our Classrooms: Hands-On Performance Assessment for K–12 Students (p. 180) 220 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Schedule at a ScheduleGlance Integrated/General at a Glance Biology/Life Science, Science cont. 2:00–3:00 PM G Marriott Blrm. 10, Marriott Looking at Learning to Teach Science: Support for Student Teachers in Diverse High School Science Classrooms (p. 176) 2:00–3:00 PM M–C Michigan/Texas, Marriott Teach Science with Adapted Primary Literature (p. 176) 2:00–3:30 PM G 120, Conv. Center More Than Just Probes (p. 181) 2:00–3:30 PM K–12 140, Conv. Center Equip Your iPad for Science (p. 182) 2:00–5:00 PM G White River C, JW Marriott PSTEM Pathway Session: Cognitive Science Learning Principles in Action: Misconceptions and Their Use in Spaced Assessment (p. 183) 2:30–3:00 PM MI 302/303, JW Marriott Systems Thinking for Science Success (p. 183) 2:30–3:30 PM G JW Grand 8, JW Marriott Science Leadership Summit Session: The Science Teacher Rubric (p. 183) 3:00–4:30 PM K–8 138, Conv. Center Science Gnus—Scientists—Famous and Forgotten and Their Process Skills (p. 184) 3:30–4:00 PM E–M 242, Conv. Center Have a Kids Inquiry Conference! (p. 185) 3:30–4:00 PM G Marriott Blrm. 9, Marriott School/District Programmatic Changes to Enhance K–12 Science Classrooms (p. 185) 3:30–4:00 PM E–H Chamber, Westin Water Watcher: Community-based Learning with Standards-based Math and Science (p. 185) 3:30–4:30 PM G Sagamore Blrm. 6, Conv. Center Scientist Talk: Bridging the Gap, Transforming the Future—Education, Collaboration, Innovation! (p. 186) 3:30–4:30 PM E–M 121, Conv. Center Differentiation Strategies for Meeting the Common Core State Standards (p. 187) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H 233, Conv. Center Get Moving 2! More Kinesthetic Tools for Excellence in Middle School Science (p. 188) 3:30–4:30 PM E–M 241, Conv. Center Engaging Elementary-aged Children in Family Engineering (p. 193) 3:30–4:30 PM G Marriott Blrm. 2, Marriott Science and Horse Sense (p. 190) 3:30–4:30 PM G Marriott Blrm. 2, Marriott WebQuests and Field Tests (p. 190) 3:30–4:30 PM H–C White River H, JW Marriott Prepare and Empower the New Generation of Women in Science: How to Build a High School/University Science Partnership (p. 193) 3:30–4:30 PM E–H 208, JW Marriott “No One Who Works Here Looks Like Me”: Motivation via Student Mentors (p. 189) 3:30–4:30 PM G Indiana Ballroom F, Marriott So You Did an Inquiry Activity…What Next? (p. 193) 3:30–4:30 PM es 302/303, JW Marriott A Systematic Approach to Science Learning in Elementary Schools (p. 189) 3:30–4:30 PM E 231, Conv. Center Taking the Big Leap: Designing Inquiry That Makes Students’ Minds Soar (p. 192) 3:30–4:30 PM E 212, Conv. Center A District Journey on Integrating Design into Science Inquiry—with an Engineering Backdrop (p. 188) 3:30–4:30 PM E–H Marriott Blrm. 7, Marriott Digital Storytelling in Science (p. 194) 3:30–4:30 PM G Indiana C/D, Marriott The International Masterclass Model: Real Research Data for Students (p. 193) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H 113, Conv. Center From Climbing Trees to Diving Deep: Careers in Science (p. 187) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H 128, Conv. Center Developing 21st-Century Skills Through Issue-oriented Science (p. 191) 3:30–4:30 PM I 232, Conv. Center Preserve Biodiversity and Stop Aquatic Invaders with an Innovative Student Stewardship Model (p. 192) 3:30–4:30 PM G 202, JW Marriott Enhancing STEM in the Elementary Classroom (p. 193) 3:30–4:30 PM M 239, Conv. Center Design Briefs: Combining Science with Technology Education (p. 192) 3:30–4:30 PM M 240, Conv. Center NMLSTA Session: Inquire and Learn (p. 192) 3:30–4:30 PM P–E 211, Conv. Center Teaching Science Through Children’s Literature in Kindergarten (p. 192) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H 234, Conv. Center Activities for Meaning and Significance in the Science Classroom (p. 188) 3:30–4:30 PM M 243, Conv. Center Co-Labbing: Differentiation in the Lab (p. 188) 3:30–4:30 PM H–C 205, JW Marriott From Your Mind to Your Classroom Practice (p. 189) 3:30–4:30 PM G White River J, JW Marriott Professional Development: The Need to Assess Yourself (p. 189) 3:30–4:30 PM G 236, Conv. Center Teaching Science with Toys and Technology (p. 192) 3:30–4:30 PM ec 204, JW Marriott ASTE Session: Inquiring Minds, Inquiring Methods: Preservice Teachers’ Inquiry Skills via the Elementary Science Fair (p. 188) 3:30–4:30 PM M–C Indiana Ballroom G, Marriott Sticky, Shaky, Bumpy: Exploring Extreme Scales (p. 194) 3:30–4:30 PM G JW Grand 5, JW Marriott Conference Tips for First-Timers (p. 193) NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 221 Schedule at at a a Glance Glance Biology/Life Integrated/General Science Science, cont. 3:30–4:30 PM G White River B, JW Marriott BEST Pathway Session: Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education (p. 189) 3:30–4:30 PM G 101, JW Marriott Coaching: Knowledge That Works for Science Education Leadership— Strategies for Balancing the Roles of Evaluating and Coaching (p. 188) 3:30–4:30 PM G 124, Conv. Center NSTA Avenue Session: The NSTA Learning Center: A Tool to Develop Preservice Teachers (p. 187) 3:30–4:30 PM G Sagamore 6, Conv. Center Scientist Talk: Bridging the Gap, Transforming the Future—Education, Collaboration, Innovation! (p. 186) 3:30–5:00 PM 6–12 106, Conv. Center Journaling: It’s Not a Fad! Become a Fan (p. 195) 3:30–5:00 PM 35 143, Conv. Center Immerse Your Students in an Ocean Sciences Curriculum Sequence for Grades 3–5 (p. 196) 3:30–5:00 PM 6–12 104, Conv. Center I Can See Clearly Now…Digital Projection Techniques for Better Demonstration Visibility (p. 195) 3:30–5:00 PM K–8 137, Conv. Center Science-centered Language Development Using FOSS (p. 196) 3:30–5:00 PM 6–C Wabash 1, Conv. Center Make Safety a Habit! Flinn Scientific Workshop (p. 197 ) 3:30–5:00 PM K–8 133, Conv. Center Incorporating STEM Activities in Your Classroom (p. 196) 3:30–5:00 PM K–12 134, Conv. Center Online Learning Exchange, Powered by Pearson: Our Content, Your Content, All in One Place (p. 196) 3:30–5:00 PM 46 201, Conv. Center A World In Motion® Elementary STEM Workshop (p. 196) 3:30–5:00 PM G White River G, JW Marriott McREL Pathway Session: What Works in Science Classrooms—Instructional Technology and Virtual Manipulatives That Support Student Understanding (p. 194) 4:00–4:30 PM C 203, JW Marriott SCST Session: A New Model in STEM Preparation for Elementary Education Majors (p. 197) 4:30–6:00 PM 16 Wabash 2, Conv. Center Family Engineering Ice Cream Social and Book Launch Party (p. 198) 5:00–6:00 PM G JW Grand 3, JW Marriott ASTC Session: DIY Forensics (p. 201) 5:00–6:00 PM G 120, Conv. Center Podcasting and Blogging for Students and Teachers in Science (p. 199) 5:00–6:00 PM E–M White River D, JW Marriott SPS Pathway Session: Science-related Research in the Middle School (p. 201) 5:00–6:00 PM E–M JW Grand 7, JW Marriott NSTA Press Session: Science as a Mystery (p. 201) 5:00–6:00 PM G 203, JW Marriott NSTA Press Session: Model-based Science Teaching (p. 199) 5:00–6:00 PM G Indiana C/D, Marriott 10 Ways to Use Technology in the Science Classroom (p. 199) 5:00–6:00 PM I 122, Conv. Center Draw Your Way to Better Teaching and Learning in Science (p. 200) 5:00–6:00 PM G 201, JW Marriott NSELA Session: Action Research for Science Teachers: Useful Tools for Starting a Rewarding Professional Learning Community (p. 199) 5:00–6:00 PM G Capitol I, Westin Cutting Energy/Cutting Costs (p. 201) 5:00–6:00 PM G Indiana Ballroom F, Marriott ELF: Tools and Framework for Teaching Climate Change (p. 201) 5:00–6:00 PM E 211, Conv. Center Book Bag Buddies: Integrating Science and Language Arts Through Science Stories (p. 200) 5:00–6:00 PM E 231, Conv. Center Teaching Young Children to Use Scientific Tools (p. 199) 5:00–6:00 PM E–H 121, Conv. Center Supporting Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Across Grades and Curricula (p. 200) 6:00 PM–12 Mid G Indiana A/B, Marriott A Video Showcase of Legendary Icons, Inspiring Teachers, Memorable Performances, and Stimulating Engaging Courses, Part 1 (p. 203) Physics/Physical Science 7:30–9:00 AM 59 131, Conv. Center Investigating Real-World Physical Science (p. 102) 8:00–9:00 AM M–H 205, Conv. Center Circuit Training with LED Hula-Hoops™ (p. 111) 8:00–9:00 AM M–H 125, Conv. Center Physics at the Movies (p. 103) 8:00–9:00 AM E 207, Conv. Center Easy Hands-On Science for Grade 3 (p. 111) 8:00–9:30 AM 1–5 202, Conv. Center Engaging Elementary Learners in STEM with LEGO® Education (p. 116) 8:00–9:30 AM 5 139, Conv. Center Chemistry and the Atom: Fun with Atom Building Games! (p. 115) 9:30–10:30 AM H 125, Conv. Center ROKET and AILDI: Science from an American Indian Perspective (p. 124) 9:30–10:30 AM E–H 207, Conv. Center Newton on the Cheap (p. 124) 222 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Schedule atSchedule a Glance at Physics/Physical a Glance Biology/Life Science, Science cont. 9:30–10:30 AM E–M 206, Conv. Center We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants: Inspire Student Innovation with an Invention Convention (p. 124) 9:30–10:30 AM M–H 205, Conv. Center Build a Powerful Electric Motor Out of Junk (p. 130) 9:30–10:30 AM I 126, Conv. Center Squishy Circuits (p. 130) 9:30–10:30 AM E 121, Conv. Center Curious Scientific Investigators: Flight Adventures (p. 130) 10:00–11:00 AM 13 202, Conv. Center Using LEGO® Bricks to Introduce Simple Machines (p. 138) 10:00–11:30 AM 9–C 116, Conv. Center Physics with Vernier (p. 139) 10:00–11:30 AM 5 139, Conv. Center Genetics: Crazy Traits and Adaptation Survivor (p. 139) 10:00–11:30 AM 9–12 141, Conv. Center Physics and Physical Science: Investigating Motion (p. 139) 11:00 AM–12 Noon 9–12 132, Conv. Center Active Physics: Incorporate STEM in Physics Class Through a Simple Engineering Design Cycle (p. 143) 11:30 AM–12:30 PM 24 202, Conv. Center Enhancing the Elementary Classroom Through Robotics (p. 144) 12 Noon–1:30 PM 5 139, Conv. Center Sound, Waves, and Music (p. 150) 12:30–1:30 PM E–M 206, Conv. Center Virtual Science Notebooking: Build Mechanical Toys with Engineering e-Mentors (p. 154) 12:30–1:30 PM E–H White River B, JW Marriott BEST Pathway Session: Stop Faking It—Energy (p. 162) 12:30–1:30 PM M–H 205, Conv. Center Differentiating Instruction in Middle School Physical Science (p. 161) 12:30–1:30 PM G 207, Conv. Center The Keys to Improved Learning: 19 Ways to Transform Teacher Performance (p. 154) 12:30–1:30 PM H–C 302/303, JW Marriott Virtual Labs in High School and College Physics, Astronomy, and Physical Science (p. 158) 12:30–1:30 PM H 126, Conv. Center Standards-aligned, Inquiry-based Physics Modules by and for High School Physics Teachers (p. 154) 1:00–1:45 PM 6–12 142, Conv. Center Zero Robotics: Students Competing with Robots on the ISS (p. 164) 1:30–3:00 PM 9–12 104, Conv. Center New Physics for New Students: Guiding Them as They See It for the First Time (p. 168) 1:30–3:00 PM 58 202, Conv. Center Teaching Middle School STEM with LEGO® Education (p. 169) 1:30–3:00 PM 10–12 130, Conv. Center WARD’S Presents Cenco AP Physics! (p. 168) 2:00–3:00 PM H 125, Conv. Center Physics for All (p. 172) 2:00–3:00 PM E–M 206, Conv. Center Inquiry Activities in Light and Color (p. 178) 2:00–3:00 PM M–C 126, Conv. Center Exploring the Science of Cooking! (p. 178) 2:00–3:00 PM E 207, Conv. Center It Definitely Has Potential! (p. 178) 2:00–3:00 PM M–H 205, Conv. Center Build Your Bridge, Don’t Burn It! (p. 178) 2:00–3:30 PM 7–12 117, Conv. Center Bridging STEM and Vernier Technology (p. 182) 2:00–3:30 PM 5 139, Conv. Center Light and Optics: A Series of EnLIGHTening Experiments! (p. 182) 3:00–3:45 PM 11–12 142, Conv. Center Physics Applications Aboard the International Space Station (p. 184) 3:30–4:00 PM E–H 207, Conv. Center When Is It Science? When Is It Engineering? What’s the Difference Anyway? (p. 184) 3:30–4:00 PM M–H 126, Conv. Center Conceptual Physical Science: Catapult Building! (p. 184) 3:30–4:30 PM H–C JW Grand 9, JW Marriott Teaching Physics and Related STEM Subjects with Electric Guitars (p. 189) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H 125, Conv. Center Hands-On Physics on a Tight Budget (p. 187) 3:30–4:30 PM M–H 205, Conv. Center Helping Students Understand Speed and Acceleration (p. 191) 3:30–5:00 PM 58 202, Conv. Center Robotics in the Classroom—Science, Engineering, and Math Come Alive! (p. 196) 4:00–5:30 PM 5 139, Conv. Center Genetics: Crazy Traits and Adaptation Survivor (p. 197) 4:00–5:30 PM 9–12 141, Conv. Center Exploring Interference and Diffraction of Light (p. 198) 5:00–6:00 PM 5 142, Conv. Center Inquiry with Microgravity (p. 202) 5:00–6:00 PM H–C Grand Ballroom 5, Westin NMEA Session: Numerical Models as Predictors of Ocean Change (p. 200) 5:00–6:00 PM H–C JW Grand 9, JW Marriott Physics with a Purpose: Forensic Science Applications (p. 201) NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 223 Index of Participants A Bartos, Stephen A. 122, 144, Burgess, Wilella 130, 187 Clark, John E. 104 Abadi, Rachel 144, 175 189 Burke, Barry N. 116, 164 Clary, Renee M. 126 Abi-El-Mona, Issam H. 125 Barzal, Annette 192 Burns, Loree Griffin 190 Clase, Kari 130 Abraham, Jose M. 140 Batoff, Mitchell E. 203 Burton, Erin Peters 199 Cleland, Donna P. 98, 114 Abrams, Joan 178 Baxter, David M. 104 Bush, Gail 154 Cline, Bill 101, 146 Adair, Amy L. 190 Bear, Tahlia 173 Butcher, Ginger 170 Clough, Michael P. 189 Adams, Betty 176 Becker, Susan 123 Bydlowski, David 160, 200 Clow, Gary 108, 119 Adams, Gretchen 157 Behr, Peter 126 Byers, Al S. 172, 187 Coats, Judith 113 Adams, Keith T. 110 Bellomy, Julie 192 Byrnes, Eileen 132 Cofre, Hernan L. 141 Adedokun, Omolola A. 130, Bemiss, Allison K. 104 Collins, Mike 115, 139, 150, 187 Bennie, Fiona 108 182 Benson, Spencer 175, 199 C Colton, Shannon 162, 193 Aguilar, Juan-Carlos 106, 181 Cabrera, Courtney 183 Benton, Erik 115, 150, 182 Colvard, Mary Page 182 Alanis, Maria A. 180 Cafarella, John 166, 184 Bentz, Amy E. 127, 176 Compton, Karen 132 Aleman, Jason 108 Cain, Tracie 117 Benware, Matt 102, 168 Conley, Kevin 201 Alexander, Mary 196 Cairns, Soni 124 Berg, Craig 154 Cook, Phillip C. 154 Ali, Nancy Alima 160 Cai, Tiequan 122 Bergey, NancyLee 176 Cook, Rebecca 201 Allan, Richard 146 Calaway, James 123 Bernhardt, Anita 127, 158 Cordel, Betty 146 Allen, Andrea 201 Calhoun, John 130 Berry, Ian 179 Cotumaccio, Alix 128 Allen, Cindy 132 Camacho, Angula B. 178 Bessenbacher, Ann M. 187 Cox, Becky J. 113 Allen, Joyce P. 161 Campbell, Brian 117 Betts, Patricia M. 141 Crosslin, Rick E. 130 Allison, Elizabeth 131 Carlson, Janet 163 Bielec, Barbara 193 Crossman, Ana 164 Almazroa, Hiya M. 141 Carrigan, Ben 190 Bierema, Andrea M. 158 Crow, Joan 187 Amagai, Satoshi 182 Carrillo, Christopher J. 154 Bierenstiel, Matthias 141 Crow, Linda W. 157 Anderson, Alice 174 Carroll, Kristoffer 127 Bisbee, Greg 154 Crusan, Jason 164 Anderson, Charles (Andy) W. Carter, David 150, 182 Black, David V. 190 Cunningham, Ann Marie 128 166 Carter, Jennifer A. 176 Black, Jill A. 194 Cunningham, Suzanne M. 178 Anderson, Renee 161 Carter, Sarah 130 Bloom, Jessie 192 Curts, Gary 181, 194 Andrews, Sherri 166 Castillo, Kelly 112 Boehler, Patsy 126 Anibal, Sharon R. 104 Castro-Acuña, Carlos M. 140, Bokor, Julie 110, 192 Ansberry, Karen 98 141 Bonari, Jane 124, 191 D Anselmi, Kayla 132 Castro, Sandi 123 Dahlman, LuAnn 118 Bosarge, Johnette 113 Anthes-Washburn, Matt 139, Cecire, Kenneth 193 Dambekalns, Lydia 128 Bowen, G. Michael 163 150 Cerwin, Karen 117 Dasgupta, Annwesa P. 130 Bowen, Jill 191 Arch, Lara 161 Cesa, Irene 136, 148, 197 Davidson, Patricia 98 Brady, Victoria 127 Arora, Anjana G. 192 Chadde, Joan Schumaker 193, Davis, Aimee 192 Bretz, Stacey Lowery 106 Arthur, Vicki 118, 189 198 DeJarnette, Nancy 125 Bridger, Joshua 178 Asermily, Laurie 174 Chaifetz, Taryn 173 Deliberto, Bianca 192 Briggs, Heather 188 Azar, Maria L. 140 Chancellor, April 201 De Lucchi, Linda 117, 142 Brodeur, Matthew L. 124 Cheesman, Kerry L. 174 Demian, Jannita 195 Brokaw, Ann 150 Chen, Bob 107 Deniz, Hasan 127 B Bronson, Natalie 156 Cheng, Christina 141 DeRosa, Donald 184 Backman, Dana E. 177 Brown, Julie 169 Chirikjian, Jack 135, 148 Dettmer, Dick 192 Badders, Bill 136, 143 Brown, Kirk 115 Chiu, Jun-Ju 140 DeWater, Lezlie 164 Bailey, Bambi 187 Brown, Leigh 121 Chizek, Lisa 142 DiRanna, Kathy 96, 117 Baird, Kate 136, 143, 152 Brubach, Heather 136 Choi, Sanghee 185 DiSpezio, Michael 101, 146 Baker, Tom 134 Bryant, Mike 168 Chowning, Jeanne 112, 180 Dominguez-Danache, Ramiro Ball, William E. 167 Bryson, Steve 134 Chung, Kwanghoon 141 E. 140, 141 Barnhart, Kelsi J. 172 Buckley, Don 168 Ciuca, Christopher M. 169, Donnelly, Lisa Borgerding 124 Bartels, Selina L. 122, 144, Buckwalter, John 185 196 Donovan, Christopher J. 188 178 Bueter, Chuck 166 Clark, Gordon D. 203 Dorsey, Chad 191 Bartley, Anthony W. 140, 163 Buhr, Susan M. 119 Clark, Jessica 187 Dotti, Kristen R. 162 224 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Index of Participants Dragon, Christina N. 129 Foreman, Christine 119 Guo, Miancheng 122 Hug, Barbara 180 Duggan-Haas, Don 119, 200 Forrester, Jennifer H. 126 Gupta, Kavita 162 Hug, J. William 124, 191 Dukerich, Larry 127 Fortunato, Ron 128 Huidsten, Connie 115 Duncan, Patti 156, 199 Foster, Jacob 174 Hunt, Catherine T. 186 Duquin, Dick 168, 195 Fountain, Brad 102, 134 H Hunt, Maureen 136 Hadden, Betty W. 112, 162, Dussan, Lucia 135, 148 Fowler, Melissa (Lisa) 131 Hvidsten, Connie 98 188 Dwinal, Lisa 108 Franzen, Margaret 162, 193 Haeck, Nathaniel C. 111 Fraser-Abder, Pamela 128 Hager, Tracy 124 French, Debbie A. 189 I Hahn, Matt 200 Ingrum, Beth 160 E French, Donald 126 Earick, Doug L. 108 Hains, Bryan 107 Inman, Matthew 189 Fried, Barry 162, 180 Earick, Mary E. 108 Hale-Hanes, Cara 130 Isaacson, Mick 132 Fries-Gaither, Jessica 173 Earle, Dorothy 112, 162, 188 Hallesy, Terri 192 Ising, Tracy 180 Fruend, Jennifer R. 178 Easter, Carla L. 132 Hall, Shawtwain 188 Iyer, Anitha 157 Fulk-Bringman, Sherry S. 178 Easter, Gene L. 124 Hammersly, Ann 199 Fulton, Andrew 146, 168 Eberle, Francis Q. 136, 143 Hammon, Dawn 110 Fulwiler, Betsy Rupp 98, 164 Eddleman, Scott W. 139, 197 Hamos, James E. 166 J Jabot, Michael 119 Edmondson, Elizabeth 161,180 Hanuscin, Deborah 113, 124 Jackson, Debbie K. 175 Eisenkraft, Arthur 96, 107, G Harcourt, Pat 160 Jackson, Kevin 126 133, 142, 143 Gajdzik, Elizabeth 188 Harris, Mark 200 Jackson, Mia 113, 193, 198 Ellett, Kevin M. 172 Gamrat, Chris 102 Harris, Tina A. 111, 173 Jacobsen, Cynde 161 Elliot, Lisa 106 Garcia, Melissa 132 Hayes, Carolyn 136, 143 James, Abigail N. 174 Ellis, Brian “Fox” 123 Gardner, April L. 163, 184 Haynes, Susan E. 113 Janes, Barbara 191 Ellis, Monica 136, 143 Gardner, Grant E. 126 Healy, Nancy 161 Janowiak, Kirk A. 130 Emery, Dave 126 Gardner, Grant M. 180 Heath, Angela 176 Jarman, Ruth 122 Ensworth, John D. 110 Garik, Peter 184 Heil, David 113, 198 Jefferson Jr., Robert T. 128 Estes, Fred 156 Gartner, Warren 129 Heiser, David M. 200 Jeffrey, Penny Shumaker 126 Everett, Susan A. 112 Gay, Pamela 108, 177 Heithaus, Michael 134 Jensenius, John S. 129 Ewoldsen, Mark 176 Gilbert, Steven W. 199 Henry, Andy 160, 200 Jeon, So Hee 141 Gillan, Amy Larrison 129 Herak, Patrick 176 Jetton, Jessica 112 Gillham, Doug 182 Herman, Tim 162, 193 Jhun, Young Seok 141 F Gilligan, Eileen M. 127 Hershberger, Kimber 135 Falvo, Mike 194 Jimenez, Juan P. 122 Glaze, Amanda 131 Hickox, Tracey E. 157 Farmer, Stuart 122 Jimenez-Lara, Jesús 163 Gnanakkan, Dionysius T. 122, Hicks, Jennifer 165 Farrar, Cathy 106 Jines, Darla 192 144, 178 Higdon, Robbie L. 128 Farrar, Jennifer 172 Johnson, Donna 178 Gobbett, Mary A. 191 Hill-Ries, Greg 159 Farrer, Deborah A. 124, 191 Johnson, Jay 108, 119 Goettel, Robin 192 Hill, Tiffany 113, 124 Farrin, Lynn C. 175 Johnson, Robyn 139 Goff, Ashley 195 Hobbs, Mary E. 132 Fatum, Leslie G. 130 Johnson, Sonya 123 Gold, Anne U. 119 Hoekenga, Janet 169 Faurot, Megan E. 122, 144, Johnson, Susan 192 Goldstein, Jeff 152 Hoffner, DeLene M. 178 193 Jona, Kemi 173 Goldston, M. Jenice “Dee” 131 Hollenbeck, James E. 156 Feldon, David 164 Jones, Beth 144 Gomez, Alan 167 Holmes, Jay R. 130 Ferguson, Camille 174 Jones, Carol 132 Gooding, Julia T. 192 Holm, Jennifer 140 Ferguson, Robert L. 175 Jones, Christine S. 141, 194 Graff, Paige 142 Holt, Susan 195 Ferrini-Mundy, Joan 118, 119, Jones, Cynita R. 113 Graika, Tom 114, 138 Hong, Juneuy 140 167 Jones, Gail 194 Greenler, John M. 131 Hood, Tracy G. 172 Fetters, Marcia 174 Jones, Jayne 113 Greenwell, Allison 136 Horejsi, Martin G. 187 Field, Eric 164 Jordan, Kate 142 Greenwood, Tracey 167 Hovan, Steven 181 Fitzpatrick, Charlie 134 Judd, Mariah 187 Griffin-Wenzel, Michelle R. Howarth, John 101, 161, 191 Flamm, Devon 123 Junghoon, Choi 141 106 Hsu, Tom 146, 168 Flowers, Kym B. 179 Griswold, Joan 112 Hubbard, Joshua M. 104 Ford, Ligia M. 111 Groome, Meghan 128 Hudson, Shannon 177 Ford, Mary 169 K Groves, Robin 153 Huffman, Louise T. 119, 201 Kajander, Ann 140 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 225 Index of Participants Kararo, Matthew 130 Lauterbach, Lynn 124, 154, Magee, Paula A. 185 Melvin, Leland 120 Katz, Phyllis 200 172 Maibach, Edward W. 118, 199 Mendez, Bryan J. 129, 160 Keefe, Lisa 107 Lavoie, Bethann 189 Maier, Frederick E. 161 Messer, Miranda 180 Keeley, Page 127, 175 Lawrence, Lisa A. 113 Mai, Khuyen 135, 148 Messer, Timothy M. 128 Keil, Matthew J. 149, 202 Lawton, Brandon 110 Mallya, Aarti 128 Metz, William C. 192 Keisler, Ashley 111 Lazzaro, Christopher 102 Malone, Larry 117 Miano, Mark 133 Keller, Thomas 158 Lederman, Judith S. 118, 178, Mannarino, Anne 161 Miele, Eleanor 128 Kelly, Susan B. 119, 123 189 Mansour, Mike H. 125 Miklasz, Kevin 175 Kennedy, Teresa J. 141 Lederman, Norman 118, 140, Marino, Dara M. 127 Miller, Maureen 188 Kerski, Joseph 134 167, 189 Marrero, Meghan 113, 142, Miller, Stacy 159 Kim, Kapsu 141 Lee, Angel 124 194 Miller, Zipporah 187 King, Chad 127 Lee, Bongwoo 140 Marrs, Kathleen 187 Milliner, Ron 103 King, Ken Paul 188 Lee, Eun Ju 124 Marsch, Amy M. 163 Mirakovits, Kathy 102, 134, Kinser, Brittany P. 110 Lee, Jean S. 157 Marshall, Jeff C. 128, 154 187, 201 Kinsman, Karen 176 Lee, LeRoy 143 Martinez, Liz 112, 161 Miranda, Carlos 189 Kirchhoff, Mary 198 Lee, Sooah 140 Massalha, Taha 144, 175 Mitchell, Rick 184 Klemm, W.R. 176 Lee, SooHyung 140 Massey, Christine M. 183 Moeller, Babette 95 Klisch, Yvonne 124, 154, 172 Lee, Sunghee 141 Matteson, Kevin 190 Mogil, H. Michael 163 Klose, Erika S. 188 Lee, Tammy D. 104 Matthews, Catherine E. 129, Mohr, Carolyn 187 Knapp, Dana 126 Leger, Elizabeth 192 199 Monhardt, Leigh C. 174 Knobloch, Neil 107 Leopold, Carrie J. 180 Maur, Bonnie 157 Monhardt, Rebecca M. 174 Kohli, Kristen L. 103 Levine, Barbara 163 Mavhunga, Elizabeth M. 122 Monsour, Chris 197 Kohnen, Angela M. 106 Levitt, Jody L. 160 Mayorga-Dominguez, IlianaV. Montondo, Tim 147 Koker, Mark 134 Lim, Doo Won 141 140 Moore, Joy A. 180 Koller, Herb 133, 167 Lin, Mao-Cheng 156 McAllister, Meredith L. 106 Moore, Supriya 162 Konicek-Moran, Richard D. Lionberger, Karen 176 McCathran, Frank 195 Moore, Susan W. 197 201 Lipscomb, Mary Lou 112, 161 McClain, Carol M. 157 Morales, Tyler 163 Kopkau, Patti 135, 169 Litvack, Elyse 170 McClune, Billy 122 Moravchik, Bruce 118, 175 Korach, Jill 190 Liu, Cheng 144 McClure, Pamela 110 Moreno, Nancy 162 Korb, Michele A. 127 Liu, Enshan 141, 144 McCormack, Alan J. 136, 143, Morgan, Emily R. 98 Korol, Donna 180 Llerandi-Román, Pablo A. 120 173 Morris, Linda M. 108, 119 Kortenaar, Michelle 131 Lloyd, Natalee 184 McCormack, Stacy A. 158 Morris, Teresa 110 Kossover, Zeke 133 Loftin, Lou 114, 138, 149 McCort, Rhonda 194 Morris, Vernon 163 Koziarski, Rita 201 Loizzo, Jamie L. 187 McCracken, Elizabeth 162 Mottel, Edward A. 160 Krockover, Gerald 136, 143 Lombardi, Doug 133 McDonnough, Jacqueline 161 Moulding, Brett D. 106, 158, Krotec, Mark C. 126, 156 Long, Cynthia 116, 194 McGill, David L. 108 174 Krotscheck, Friedlinde 122 Lottero-Perdue, Pamela S. 154 McGinnis, J. Randy 200 Munsell, Darin S. 110 Kruse, Brian 110 Lucas-Odom, Judith 180 McGinnis, Patty 142, 173 Murduck, David M. 108 Kubik, Scott 113, 133 Lujan, Vanessa B. 176 McGregor, Deb J. 141 Murphy, Amy Fowler 132 Kummer, C. Michelle 156 Luttrell, Gregory F. 124 McMahon, Ann P. 148 Murphy, Tony P. 197 Kupinski, Meredith 124 Lutzow-Felling, Candace J. McMillan, Chuck 196 Musco, Miriam 131 119, 164 McMillan, Diana 161 Lynch Jr., Thomas E. 103 McNamara, Denise 128 L McNeill, Katherine L. 135, N Lacy, Sara J. 142 Nagle, Barbara 134, 161, 191 200 Lamb, Rob 106 Nakagiri, Gary 126 M McNeilly, Jennifer R. 157 Lane, Cheryl O. 157 MacIntyre, Julie 169, 196 Nam, Elaine 150 McPherson, Petal A. 161 Lane, Jim 127 Macke, Natalie A. 128 Neely, Jessica 153, 187 Meares, Cheri 194 Lanotte, April A. 143 MacNeil, Janet C. 160 Nelms, April A. 132 Mechler, Anne 153 Larkin, Douglas 176 Madden, Angie 200 Nern, Sarah 172 Mechling, Kim 132 Larson, Katie 129 Mader, Jared 114, 153, 181, Nesholm, Kirsten 116 Medina-Jerez, William 128 Latham, Krista E. 157 199 Neujahr, James L. 178 Medina, Nicole 142 Newcombe, Nora 162 226 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Index of Participants Nichols, Nanette 190 Pitts, Derrick H. 163 S Smith, Toni 124 Nickell, Duane 136, 143 Planey, James 180 Sachs, Deborah D. 157 Snyder, Joanna 166 Nickerson, Lee Ann 180 Plank, Jeffrey 164 Salazar, Kara A. 127 Snyder, Rob 179 Niehaus, Elizabeth 132 Plevyak, Linda H. 159 Samaras, Tim 143 Son, Jeongwoo 140 Nixon, Laurie 148, 169 Poindexter, Kristen 192 Samuelson, Jack 193 Soule, Jessica 173 Nordine, Jeffrey C. 156 Pompea, Stephen M. 166 Sargianis, Kristin A. 111 Sparks, Robert T. 166 Norris, Karen 153 Porter, Janice 178 Saul, Wendy 106 Spencer, Erica Beck 166 Northcutt, Cathy 163 Potter-Nelson, Elizabeth 193 Schafer, Colleen J. 180 Spont, Marya 141 Numedahl, Paul 96, 138 Poulton, Jennifer L. 158 Scheff, Allison 107 Stanton, Ellen Marie 188 Nyberg, Lisa M. 157 Powell, Ross 119 Schlawin, Mark 172, 188 Starr, Mary 114 Nydam, Andrew G. 195 Powell, Soi Chong 142 Schleigh, Sharon 104, 128 Steffel, Nancy O. 191 Nye, Bill 183 Powers, Don 193 Schneider, Scott 180 Steffen, Peggy 118, 175 Price, Jeremy Forest 188 Schnittka, Christine G. 162 Sterling-Laldee, Sarah 189 Price, Paul D. 135, 148 Schreiner, James 180 Sternheim, Morton M. 179 O Pruitt, Stephen 158 Stice-Durkin, Paraluman 158 O’Brien, Thomas P. 158 Schuleman, JoEllen 154 Pulis, Lee 163 Stickel, George W. 183 Odell, Michael 187 Schulte, Glen G. 190 Purvis, Michael 164 Stickney, Katherine W. 106, Okebukola, Peter A. 122, 141 Schultz, Greg 110 157 Olds, Shelley E. 194 Schunn, Chris 140 Stinson, Michael 106 Orgill, MaryKay 127 Schuster, David 176 R Storer, Jessica S. 173 Orient, Charlotte 124, 191 Rack, Frank R. 119 Schuster, Dwight 185 Stormer, Jennifer J. 179 Orvis, Kathryn 130 Rader, Lauren 113 Schwartz, Renee 163 Strang, Craig 196 Ostlund, Karen 136 Ralph, Michael C. 173 Sconzo, Penney 198 Strange, Johanna 114, 138 Otto, Charlotte A. 112 Ralph, Shannon M. 173 Scott, Catherine K. 199 Strattman, Christine 110, 123 Owings, Taylor M. 175 Randall, Jack 115 Sen, Bono 118 Strohl, Carrie 114, 138, 165 Randle, Dave 110 Sennett, Lucy 104 Stryker, Pam 113 Reagor, Karen 201 Sessoms, Terri 169 Sullivan, Ray 177 P Reckless, Diane 132 Sevian, Hannah 166 Padilla, Michael 147 Suskavcevic, Milijana 154 Reichel, Anne 135 Sharpe, Tanya D. 175, 199 Page, Ginny 144 Swami, Rajeev 192 Reis, Giuliano 160 Shaw, Tarren 174 Page, Scott 130 Swan, Kimberly A. 108 Reiva, Gregory E. 104 Shea, Nicole L. 124 Paglierani, Ruth 160 Swayze, Beth 168 Rentfro, Brenda B. 159 Sheehan, Sue 178 Pangan, Catherine 106 Swensrud, Andrea 153, 187 Rentfro, Lauren D. 159 Sherman, Greg 172 Pan, Yaozhen 122 Rhodes, Breigh Rainey 192 Shin, Dong Hoon 141 Pareja, Jose I. 190 Rich, Steve A. 112, 132 Shingleton, Keri 182 T Parker, Loran Carleton 187 Rider-Bertrand, Joey H. 96, Shin, Youngjoon 140 Taber, John 113 Patel, Amol 127 116, 164 Shmaefsky, Brian R. 174 Tai, Chih-Che 156 Payne, Diana 113 Riedinger, Kelly 200 Short, Jim 110, 130 Tarant, Lynn 189 Payne, John W. 178 Riggle, Steve 130 Siegel, Jay 186 Taylor, Amy R. 194 Pearce, Laura 106 Rivas, Mike G. 112 Sikora, Sharon 158 Taylor, Daryl 129 Peiterson, Gail A. 158 Roberts, Kathleen S. 110 Simmons-Johnson, Beverly Taylor, Lisa A. 112 Pelaez, Nancy J. 130 Robertson, Bill 162 188 Teisan, June 124 Pelletier, Pam 107, 200 Robin, Savannah 107 Simmons, Patricia 118, 136, Terrell, Jody A.C. 163 Pennycook, Jean 201 Robinson, Scott D. 175 143 Teuscher, Deborah 106 Perry, Anne K. 141 Roditi, Hudson 130 Singer, Thomas 189 Tharp, Barbara Z. 144, 162 Perry, Pamela B. 133 Roediger, Amy 113 Sirch, Jim 200 Thomas, Beth 161 Peters, Tom 96, 112, 162, 188 Rollnick, Marissa 118, 152, 167 Sleeper, Melissa C. 144 Thoreen, Adine A. 130 Petrova, Kitchka P. 142, 173 Ronke, Angelica M. 156 Smanik, Jim 199 Thornton, Kathryn 135 Pettis, Adam 133 Rougeux, Lance 146 Smith, Ben 114, 153, 181, 199 Tighe, Damon 139, 166 Petzing, Kim 117 Roy, Ken R. 175 Smith, Denise A. 110 Tillotson, John W. 157 Philippoff, Joanna 113 Ruhl, Joe 186 Smith, Jennifer 104, 190 Tison, Roy F. 161 Phillipson-Mower, Teddie 173 Rukes, Sherri Conn 172, 199 Smith, Rick 136 Topper, Karl 189 Pilarz, Matthew 172 Smithson, Candace 191 Topps, Jo 166 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 227 Index of Participants Totino, Joanna 196 V Welch, Emily 130 Wright, Clover Simms 124, 191 Townsend, Jeffrey Scott 200 Van Duzor, Andrea G. 201 Wells, Gordon L. 157 Wright, Katie M. 156 Towns, Marcy H. 198 Van Hoesen, John G. 181 West, Nancy 194 Trackey, Joe 157 Van Norden, Wendy 190 Westrich, Kathleen 154 Tran, Natalie A. 106 Whaley, Mary E. 108 Y VanKouwenberg, Matt 104 Yang, Sharlene 111 Tretter, Thomas R. 191 Whelan, Kris 193 Vannatta, Sarah E. 112 Yang, Wenyuan 141 Trevathan, Monica 184 White, Angela 135 Vaughn, Sarah 156 Yoder, Holly L. 200 Triola, Christopher A. 103 White, Orvil L. 113 Velez, Diana 196 Yoon, Jiyoon 128 Trummel, Betty 110 Wierman, Traci 114, 138, 165 Vernier, David L. 115, 139, York, Deanna 197 Trusedell, Jean M. 194 Wilcox, Jesse L. 193 182 Yoshioka, Jon 175 Tucek, David 129 Willard, Ted 138 Vital, Fred 125 Young, Donna L. 133 Tucker, Deborah L. 126, 180 von der Heyde, Nicolle C. 201 Willcox, Maia 195 Tufts, Sylvia J. 104 Williams, Jason 132 Tugel, Joyce B. 127 Williams, Jennifer C. 111 Z Turgeon, Brenda 131, 158 W Williams, Robert A. 161 Zakowski, Rebecca 126 Turney, Dawn 191 Walker, Constance E. 166 Witzig, Stephen B. 157 Zakutansky, Fran 178 Turrin, Margie 143 Wallace, Robert J. 190 Wojnowski, Brenda 156 Zembal-Saul, Carla 135 Tweed, Anne 98, 116, 141, Walter, Kelly 116 Wojnowski, David 156 Zenchak, Kristi A. 196 164 Walters, Verle 182 Wood, Bonnie S. 98 Zielke, Ron 127 Wandersee, James 126 Woodfield, Brian 147 Zimmerman, Larry W. 187 Waterman, Ed 102, 168 U Woody, Tim 196 Zojonc, Stephanie J. 189 Waymouth, George L. 129 Work, Amy 181 Zuhlke, Samantha 169 Uy, Andrew 148 Webster, Zodiac T. 181 Wright, Brian P. 130, 160, Wehunt, David C. 200 195 228 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Notes NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 229 Notes 230 NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education Notes NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 231 Advertisers ARKive 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