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I NSTA 2012 National Conference on Science Education n d i a n a p o l General1 Information i Wed., March 28 Thurs., March 29 s AT THE CROSSROADS FOR SCIENCE EDUcaTION Wherever your students learn science, they can use TI-Nspire™ technology. With TI, you can now offer every student a one-to-one science learning experience every day in the classroom, lab and field. TI-Nspire™ CX handhelds are permitted on many college entrance exams and compatible with more than 50 Vernier Software & Technology™ data collection sensors. TI’s interactive science classroom also includes TI-Nspire™ Student Software for creating dynamic lab reports, powerful assessment tools and an extensive library of free customizable online lessons. Learn more at education.ti.com/us/science. Visit TI Booth #336. 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AT THE 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 Association; Visitors & —Indianapolis Convention 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 visitIndy.com 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) The environment is important to science educators. These programs are recyclable and were printed on recycled paper. NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education 3 Stop By to STEM-i-fy! Visit us at Booth #1237 for the latest STEM solutions: Science: Bring biology to life with digital microscopes. Technology: Learn how to use ReallyEasyData Collectors to turn any science experiment into a STEM experiment. Engineering: Get a sneak peek at TeacherGeek, our newest line of inquiry-based building kits that put the ‘E’ in STEM. Math: Graph, measure, and analyze data with interactive whiteboard technology. Win a STEM Classroom Makeover! Stop by booth #1237 to enter. 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