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CAST 07 PROGRAM CATALOG

Short Course Schedule (Final Program last updated October 18)


Thursday, November 15 Short Courses are listed below by day in order by time. Remember you can use the Find command in your browser to search the page. (Control F - Windows, Command F - Mac) Note, the short courses wtih ID SC100, SC200, and SC300 are six hour courses beginning at 9 am Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Conference shuttle buses will run between Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Town Lake, Radisson Town Lake, Embassy Suites Austin Downtown and Sheraton Austin Hotel to Austin Convention Center stop outside Exhibit Hall 3 on Trinity St. 6:30 am – 8:00 pm.  The Hilton Austin and Hampton Inn are adjacent to the convention center.  

Workshops    Fieldtrips  

Short Courses Thursday, November 15, 2007

ID TITLE FEE DATE START END LOCATION GRADE LEVEL PRESENTERS ABSTRACT
SC101 5th grade hands-on experiments to improve TAKS scores $25.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Room 403 Elementary Cathy Bain
Theresa Mascola



 Practical, hands-on activities, linked to TEKS and TAKS, let you see how excited students become in the classroom.  All four objectives will be addressed during this session.
SC102 Astronomy as the 4th Science $10.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Room 408 High Murry Fly




 Astronomy is a relatively low cost science that meets the new graduation requirements for the fourth year of science.  Astronomy is one of those sciences that peaks students' interests.
SC103 Using EarthScope Data in the Classroom $10.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Room 404 Middle, High Shelley Olds
John Taber
Susan  Eriksson


 Come learn how your students can access GPS and seismic data over the Internet from the largest ever Earth science experiment.   The data can be used in the classroom to discover the processes underlying tectonic plate motions and to understand Earth structure.
SC104 Why does Water go Up and Down in a Toilet? $70.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Room 406 Middle, High Ken Burnam




 This is a hands-on, fast paced, presentation of 20 or more Activities that can be used as engaging activities to hook student interest for your current lessons.   6 DVDs with 500 demonstrations by Ken Burnam, Physics Circus & Dr. Hudson included for many chemistry and Physics topics.  
SC105 I'm a Little Bit Science and I'm a Little Bit Mathematics! $30.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Room 602 Elementary Russell  Larson
Kathleen Crowe



 Participants will experience the fusion of math and science in a hands-on, interactive classroom environment. Attendees will explore two math and science integrated lessons they can take back to use in their own classrooms. Presenters will share strategies for creating integrated lessons and provide additional integrated curriculum ideas.
SC107 Sharks: Up Close and Personal $20.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon B Elementary, Middle, High Nancy Schultz




 Have you ever wanted to learn more about sharks? What about the difference between sharks and other types of fish? Well, here is your opportunity to do just that! Discover the amazing world of sharks in this "hands-on" workshop. A shark dissection will be one of the many highlights of this feeding frenzy!! FREE STUFF!
SC108 Science: A Work of Art $15.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon C Elementary, Middle, High Linda  Simpson
Robin Ford



 This is a repeat session first presented at CAST 2006, Wichita Falls. Use art techniques to enhance science concepts. This hands-on session will get your creative juices flowing. Be amazed at what your students will produce woth these easy to do, inexpensive activities. Take home ideas as well as product.
SC109 Energy Education in Texas with Watt Watchers of Texas $5.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon F Elementary, Middle, High Watt Watchers  Representatives




 Learn about great new tools for teaching energy. Teachers will learn how to start a student energy patrol program at their school, explore energy with Traveling Energy Exploration Stations, put their minds to work with the Knowledge is Power curriculum supplement, solar cook, build a model solar car and more.
SC110 The Dana Center Presents - GEMS Training for Grades 4 – 5 $35.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon G Elementary Gayle Evertson
Vanessa Westbrook



 Let's dive into investigations from GEMS materials. Join colleagues from across Texas as we analyze the components of GEMS, and how the investigations can support Grade 4/5 students conceptual understanding of science.
SC111 The Dana Center Presents - Building Intellectual Capactiy $30.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon H Middle Mary Jane Schott
Barbara Taylor



 The belief that intelligence is fixed has contributed to a generation of students who fail to see the value of participating in the learning process. Participants will engage in a guided inquiry activity that encourages students to recognize their role in controlling their learning.
SC112 Genetic Jewelry $30.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon J High Shauna Pinkerton
Melinda Owens



 Genetics is a topic that is easier to understand with some hands on experience.  We will be build our own DNA earings to represent the double helix.  You can use this activity in many, many ways.  Come join in on the fun.
SC113 Hands On Weather Workshop for 6th Grade Science Teachers $40.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon K Middle Laurie Fowlkes
Powers Vivan



 Everyone has experienced weather, but do they really understand why it occurs? This session is designed to teach the 6th grade weather TEKS with a hands on approach.  During the session the participants will have a chance to complete 5 different lab activities as well as modeling the importance for checking for understanding after completing a lab or demo. Many simulations and custom animations will be shown to help model the importance of relating the weather concept to real-life sitiations.  Partcipants will recieve a CD with all of the materials referenced during the workshop.
SC114 Earth and Moon Comparisons $5.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 9C Middle Stephanie Shipp
Katy Buckaloo
Christine Shupla
Katy Buckaloo

 Learn about the formation and geologic history of the Moon, and compare and contrast the features and environments of the Moon and Earth using observations and hands-on activities. Explore lunar phases and eclipses with scale modeling activities.
SC115 Using Space Exploration to Teach the Process of Science $5.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 8C Middle, High,College Paige Valderrama Graff




 Do you need to teach the scientific method in your classroom? Come to this hands-on shortcourse and experience techniques on how to use Mars to have students focus on a question, propose a hypothesis, plan and conduct an experiment, analyze data, and draw conclusions. Numerous NASA Resources will be provided.
SC116 Race into Physics with the CPO Energy Car $5.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 4A Middle, High Cory  Ort




 Explore the concepts of velocity, acceleration and more with this exciting equipment module from Physics: A First Course. Friction and momentum are made simple with our inquiry-based investigations. Equipment raffle.
SC117 FOSS - Middle School Science Program: Weather & Water Course $5.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 8A Middle Dr. Terry Shaw
Teri Dannenberg



 Explore the FOSS-MS Weather & Water Course in this hands-on workshop presented by Lawrence Hall of Science Developers. Learn how FOSS-MS is used to meet Science TEKS in Grades 6-8.
SC118 Delta Science Modules (DSM) for Middle School: Newton's Toy Box $5.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 8B Elementary Alfonso Ramirez
Verne Isbell



 Force, mass, velocity, gravity, and acceleration are examined as students experiment with everyday toys. Then they will predict and compare to the way the same toys work at 0 gravity by viewing a video of astronauts experimenting with the same toys in space.
SC119 Are You Having Issues and Earth Science…You Should Be! $5.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 4C Middle Oralia Gil
Joe Miller



 This SEPUP session address the essential knowledge and skills to develop student understanding of earth science concepts. The course has an inquiry-based approach to topics such as rocks and minerals, erosion, lunar cycles and plate tectonics. Each unit is centered on an issue which helps students to make informed decisions.
SC120 FOSS Science Program for Grades K-2 $5.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 5A Elementary Carol Carter
Verne Isbell



 Students in Grades K-2 are natural scientists. FOSS enables the teacher to capitalize on their natural curiosity by providing the best of hands-on, inquiry investigations and FOSS Science Strories books.
SC121 FOSS Science Program for Grades 3-5 $5.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 5B Elementary Kaz Kuzminski




 Hands-on workshop to provide proven strategies for teaching Science TEKS using the inquiry approach with FOSS. Focus on Physical and Earth Science.
SC122 Bio-Rad Genes in a Bottle $5.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 7 High Essy Levy




 Can I see your DNA? The first step in many research applications is isolating the DNA sample. Introduce your students to molecular biology with their own DNA. In this hands-on workshop you will extract the DNA from your own cheek cells then watch it precipitate from solution as floating white strands. Collect and transfer the DNA strands to create a fashionable necklace. This simple procedure is used to extract DNA from many different organisms for a variety of real research applications. Bring only your imagination and take home your own DNA - in a necklace. Another BIO-Rad lab your students will never forget! Learn key background and how to prep the lab. Do exactly what your students will do.
SC100

Building Your Own Telescope Made Easy

(6 hour course)

 $100.00 11/15/07 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Hilton-Room 400 Middle, High,College Claire Hodgin
Linda Krouse
Betty Stennett


 Participants will build their own Dobsonian telescope. An introduction to optics will precede a step-by-step procedure to assemble a reflecting telescope powerful enough to see deep-sky objects. This is one of the most “user friendly” telescopes and can be operated by a child! Lunch, snacks, all materials, plans for the telescope, lessons on introductory optics, and information on obtaining materials for additional telescopes will be provided.
SC125 Home and School Science Activities $45.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Room 408 Elementary, Middle, High Bernie Horvath




 For Grades 4-9. Demonstrations of hands on activities on the relationships of friction, gravity, inertia, centripetal force and air pressure. Also included will be atoms, molecules, the Periodic Table and related concepts. All demonstrations are based upon everyday events in everyday language. Participants will receive two resource books, lesson plans and a materials packet.
SC126 Matter Matters! Explorations in Elementary Chemistry $30.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Room 403 Elementary Monica Schmidt
Colleen Covey
Claudia Rodriguez
Janet Epresi

 Experience chemistry for the elementary classroom! Use toys to explore the properties of matter, density, buoyancy, air pressure, mixtures and solutions. Nonfiction literacy ideas and active vocabulary strategies for English Language Learners will be shared. Walk away with many songs, games, foldable ideas and TOYS to use in your classroom!
SC127 The Last Great Race on Earth $10.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Room 404 Middle Judy York
Jeanine Wolf



 In this 3 week Arctic Insulation unit, students are introduced to the science behind the Iditarod Race, Alaskan Biomes and life in the Arctic Circle. The unit correlates with other core subjects. Using the 5E method, participants will determine what keeps arctic animals warm and then extend to determine arctic birds’ legs stay warm.
SC128 Why does Water go Up and Down in a Toilet? the Short course $30.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Room 406 Middle, High Ken Burnam




 This is a hands-on presentation of 20 or more Demonstrations & Activities that can be used as engaging activities to hook student interest for your current lessons.   The fee includes Book with 253 demonstrations for Chemistry and Physics including light, sound, density, electricity, heat, gases, & chemical reactions. 

 

SC130 Science SuperStars, Energizing Science in Your School and District $5.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Salon A Elementary, Middle Michael  Hoke
Tara  Caruther



 Science SuperStars is a method to energize your students through a hands-on science program emphasizing older students teaching science to younger students.  This highly successful program also provides financial support to schools and develops a value for science among all students. Teachers attending this workshop will experience 25 hands-on science activities along with learning how to start their own Science SuperStar program.
SC131 E=Mc2 The magic formula for success Empowerment= Motivation/Connections $30.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Salon B Middle, High Cynthia Martinez-Bagwill




 Join me for an innovative and exciting way to empower students for classroom success.  Through character connections and motivational strategies you will find the formula to reach the unreachable. Active assessments, field tested strategies, and interactive learning will be discussed.  Get that enthusiasm, energy, and effectiveness back in the classroom.
SC132 Science: A Work of Art - Part 2 $15.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Salon C Elementary, Middle, High Robin Ford
Linda Simpson



 Use art techniques to enhance science concepts. This hands-on session will get your creative juices flowing. Be amazed at what your students will produce with these easy to do, inexpensive activities. Take home ideas as well as products.
SC133 No Lab--No Problem! $5.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Salon F Middle Byron Howell




 Come learn how students can build a micro-stream table, create catastrophic Earth events, study pollution effects, and model cloud and wave formation without the need of a laboratory setting.
SC134 Voyage Through Astronomy – and Meet Middle School TEKS – with Stars and Planets $10.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Salon G Middle Mary Urquhart




 Come explore a series of free NASA IDEAS supported lessons field-tested in Richardson ISD 8th  grade classes.   Combine real Hubble images, models, math, and more to explore the sizes and distances of stars, the life cycle of stars, extrasolar planets, galaxies, and the expansion of the universe.  CDs provided!
SC135 The Dana Center Presents - A Study of the Science TEKS $30.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Salon H Elementary, Middle, High Vanessa Westbrook
Phyllis Kirkpatrick



 Through a collaborative study of the science TEKS, participants will learn about tools that can be used to translate the strands into a curriculum that focuses on good science education as well as prepare students for TAKS.
SC136 Key to Sudaes $30.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Salon J Middle, High Shauna Pinkerton
Melinda Owens



 Join as we study how a dichotomous key works with ICE CREAM.  You can never go wrong when using food with your students.  We have several kinds of keys to work through using the same technique.  What a way to get it to stick in you students heads!!!!
SC137 Hands On Force and Motion for 7th grade $35.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Salon K Middle Laurie Fowlkes
Vivian Powers



 Come experience how to teach force and motion with an inquiry twist. Participants will have an opportunity to experience labs that are aligned with the 7th grade force and motion TEKS.  Activities and discussion will address the following topics calculating work, mechanical advantage, pulleys, incline planes, levers, potential/kinetic energy and unbalanced forces.  Each participant will receive a CD with all of the material that is referenced during the workshop.
SC138 The Fire Within: Volcanos, Plate Tectonics & the Rock Cycle $5.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ACC-Level 3-Room 5C Middle Stephanie Shipp
Christine Shupla
Becky  Nelson


 What patterns do we observe about igneous rocks on Earth? How do these rocks – and the rock cycle - relate to plate tectonics? Identify igneous rocks and explore how they form and are related to plate boundaries. Participants receive extensive presentation materials, resources, and hands-on classroom lesson plans.
SC140 Inquiry Investigation in Earth Science: Topographic Mapping and the GeoBox $5.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton - Room 602 Middle Kat Woodring




 Participants will use the CPO GeoBox to make a scale model of a land surface, draw contour lines and connect points of equal elevation.

Equipment raffle.
SC141 FOSS - Middle School Science Program - Populations & Ecosystems Course $5.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ACC-Exhibit Hall 3-Room B Middle Dr. Terry Shaw
Teri Dannenberg



 Explore the FOSS-MS Populations & Ecosystems Course in this hands-on workshop presented by Lawrence Hall of Science Developers. Learn how FOSS-MS is used to meet Science TEKS in Grades 6-8.
SC142 Delta Science Modules for Grades 3-5 $5.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ACC-Exhibit Hall 3-Room C Elementary Alfonso Ramirez
Judith Garcia



 Hands-on workshop featuring Delta Science Modules (DSM) for Grades 3-5. Learn how DSM and Delta Science Readers (DSR) meet Science TEKS. Focus on Earth and Physical Science. Participants will receive a free DSR book.
SC143 A Natural Approach to Chemistry $5.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ACC-Exhibit Hall 3-Room D Middle, High Dr. Tom Hsu




 This session emphasizes and builds from the foundational concepts of atoms, systems, and energy.  It covers the basic concepts that are needed by students who have completed a ninth grade physics or physcial science program.
SC144 Join MADKAT Science for Fun And Interactive Activity Stations and Science Sorts That Master TEKS! $20.00 11/15/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ACC-Level 3-Room 8A Elementary Kathryn Torralva-Villa
Madaline  Sherrill



 Be prepared to immerse yourself in science content as you engage in rotation stations that TRIUMPH OVER TAKS objectives. Participants rotate thru stations that encompass 2nd-5th grade TEKS objectives. Use science sorts to enhance comprehension of important content and process skills. Course includes FREE CD and Make-N-Take Study Sphere.

 

 

Friday, November 16th short courses are listed below by day in order by time. Remember you can use the Find command in your browser to search the page. (Control F - Windows, Command F - Mac) Conference shuttle buses will run between Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Town Lake, Radisson Town Lake, Embassy Suites Austin Downtown and Sheraton Austin Hotel to Austin Convention Center stop outside Exhibit Hall 3 on Trinity St. 6:30 am – 11:30 pm.  The Hilton Austin and Hampton Inn are adjacent to the convention center.  

Workshops    Fieldtrips  

Short Courses Friday, November 16, 2007

ID TITLE FEE DATE START END LOCATION GRADE LEVEL PRESENTERS ABSTRACT
SC203 Genetics, Cloning and Stem Cells, Oh My! $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton Gardens-Pedernales High Mary Ingle




 Experience active and engaging instructional strategies that address the basics of heredity, genetics, and biotechnology. Lessons integrate the use of online virtual labs.
SC204 Electricity Make 'n' Take: Jumping Ring and Electric Pickle $35.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Holiday Inn-Ballroom 1 Middle, High,College Kathleen Holley
Trey Seastrunk



 Participants will build two electricity demonstration devices during this session: an inexpensive and very effective jumping ring apparatus and a framework for the electric pickle demonstration.  Participants will receive plans for devices, complete explanations for their function, and safety concerns associated with these demonstrations.
SC205 Steps for Mastering the Science TAKS: IF I TRY $25.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Radisson-Travis 3 Elementary, Middle Karen Lane




 Participants will receive software and teacher's instruction guide and learn how to implement IF I TRY, a successful TAKS test strategy which not only improves student passing rates, but increases commended scores as well.  Learn other motivational science strategies to help your students master difficult science concepts and vocabulary.
SC206 Meet Middle School TEKS and Explore Space Weather with a Texas-Built Space Mission $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Radisson-Old Pecan Street Middle Mary Urquhart
Marc Hairston



 Come learn how the layers of our atmosphere, scale in the Earth-Moon system, where space begins, and our dynamic sun are all connected to space weather with the joint NASA/Air Force/UT Dallas CINDI project. CDs with all resources, including our popular comic book in English and Spanish, will be provided!
SC207 Science and Literacy for Grades 4-8 $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Radisson-Austin 1 Elementary, Middle Leslie  Patrick
Paula Tilker



 When students are "doing" science, following scientific procedures, and thinking as scientists, they also are developing skills necessary for effective reading. In this workshop, the connections between science and literacy will be explored and expanded.
SC208 Learning for Use -- Teaching Environmental Decision Making Skills $20.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Radisson-Travis 1 & 2 Middle, High Marcia  Talkmitt




 When confronted with environmental issues, citizens need to be informed. Edelson’s Learning-for-Use (LfU) enables learners to develop useful knowledge that can be retrieved and applied when relevant in the future--motivate, construct, and apply. Learners will be able to utilize the LfU model to arrive at legitimate solutions.
SC210 Frollicking with Frogs, Pt. 2 $10.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Holiday Inn-Ballroom 2 Elementary Patricia Gola




 An instructional model about frogs, integrating the Curriculum, with an emphasis on environmental changes, life cycles, and uses of body parts.  Handouts and door prizes chosen randomly.
SC211 Junior Solar Sprint—Design, Build and Race Solar Powered Cars with Watt Watchers of Texas $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon H Middle Watt Watchers Representatives




 An exciting hands-on class on designing, building and racing solar powered cars.  We will design and build these model solar cars during the class and if the weather cooperates, we will race to see who has created the best design.  All participants will receive tools needed to complete this project.
SC212 The Dana Center Presents - Beyond Lesson Planning: Designing Lessons that make a Difference $40.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton Gardens-Colorado Elementary, Middle, High Phyllis Kirkpatrick
V Westbrook
LISA DUVALL


 Participants will examine activities from the Dana Center's Integrated High School Science, Middle School  Science Core Units, and Elementary Science Core Units. These lessons will be used to highlight the importance of vertical articulation as well as the benefits to students of multiple exposures to key science concepts.
SC213 The Dana Center Presents - GEMS Training for Grades K – 3 $35.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton Gardens-Trinity Elementary Gayle Evertson
Vanessa Westbrook



 What's a way to engage the little ones in science? Come see how investigations from GEMS materials does it! Join colleagues from across Texas as we analyze the components of GEMS, and how the investigations can support Kindergarten through grade three students conceptual understanding of science.
SC214 Potpourri of Marine Science Activities for Integration into the Middle School Curriculum $25.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton Gardens-Sabine Middle, High Violetta Lien




 Participate in hands-on science activities that focus on the Texas coastal zone and the Gulf of Mexico. Participants will receive a copy of the marine resource manual Investigating the Marine Environment in the 21st Century (800+ pages) with over 200 lessons designed to be integrated into middle school science classes.
SC215 CBL – A Tool for Science Investigations $15.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon J Middle, High Pam  Srinivasan




 The focus of this short course is the use of calculator based laboratories (CBL) as a tool for scientific investigations in secondary science curriculum. Participants will perform several laboratory activities in IPC, Biology, and Chemistry using the TI-83 plus and the CBL2 in interface with various probes and perform graphical analysis.
SC216 Energy: Making sense of forms, sources and transfers $30.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon K High Jennifer  Christian
Debra Hill



 During this session, teachers will experience some simple hands on activities to introduce forms of energy, sources of energy, and energy transfer mechanisms.  A structure for helping students organize these concepts will be shared.  Participants will receive a CD with electronic copies of all instructional materials used and reference during the workshop.
SC217 Prepare for Launch! The Moon Revealed! NASA’s Moon Mineralogy Mapper $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 9C Middle Allan Tremaine
Stephanie Shipp
Robyn Johnson
Robyn Johnson
Cassandra Runyon
 Learn about our Moon and NASA’s plans to explore it with the Moon Mineralogy Mapper Instrument – a spectrometer aboard the Indian Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, launching in Spring 2008! Participants will learn what light reflected from the Moon’s surface tells scientists, and use classroom spectrometers to collect and analyze rock data in an activity that simulates the mission.
SC218 STS 118: Igniting the Flame of Knowledge $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 5C Elementary, Middle Jennifer Becerra




 As the first Educator Astronaut travels into orbit, NASA's mission for education has been taken to new heights to inspire, engage and educate our nation’s future workforce. Bring the exploration of STS 118 to your students. Receive NASA lessons and ideas to engage your students in NASA STEM activities.
SC219 Crazy Traits $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Exhibit Hall 3-Room A Middle Kat Woodring




 This workshop will explore the abstract concept of genetics using the new CPO Crazy Traits.  Equipment Raffle
SC220 FOSS - Middle School Science Program: Force & Motion Course $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Exhibit Hall 3-Room B Middle Dr. Terry Shaw
Teri Dannenberg



 Explore the FOSS-MS Force & Motion Course in this hands-on workshop presented by Lawrence Hall of Science Developers. Learn how FOSS-MS is used to meet Science TEKS in Grades 6-8.
SC221 FOSS Science Program for Grades 3-5 $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Exhibit Hall 3-Room C Elementary Carol Carter
Verne Isbell



 Hands-on workshop to provide strategies for teaching Science TEKS for Grades 3-5 using the inquiry approach with FOSS. The focus will be on earth science and physical science.
SC222 Exploring Issues and Physical Science a New SEPUP Course $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Exhibit Hall 3-Room D Middle Oralia Gil
Joe Miller



 This SEPUP session address the essential knowledge and skills to develop student understanding of physical science concepts. The course has an inquiry-based approach to topics such as chemical and physical properties, energy changes, force and motion. Each unit is centered on an issue which helps students to make informed decisions.
SC223 Bunsen Burner Cookbook and Up, Up, and Away...! (the ORIGINAL program) $25.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 10B Elementary, Middle, High Craig Smith




 Learn various multi-level EXCITING ways to teach some of the most important Physical, Chemical, and General science topics, including combusion, motion, pressure, density, volume, electricity, heat, etc. Explode Calcium carbide, propane, trap electrons, see Jacob's Ladder, Hot Air Balloons, & many others. FREE electronic copy of Bunsen Burner Cookbook!
SC224 AIMS 5th Grade Earth Science Core Curriculum Sampler $10.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 4A Elementary Judy Edmondson




 Are you "down in the dirt" about your 5th Grade TAKS Earth Science scores?  Come experience AIMS Core Curriculum TEKS-aligned activities that helped my 5th grade students achieve the highest Earth Science Scores of any of the four objectives on the Science TAKS test!
SC225 Plate Tectonics 101 $30.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Room 410 Middle Lisa Stone
Lale Bilir



 Earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains, Pangaea and plate tectonics merge for this fun, hands-on short course of mapping and model building.  Participants will leave with a completed project, and CD with all the activities.
SC226 Zoo-Matics $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Room 412 Elementary, Middle Jennifer Chapman
Linda  Kunze



 Tap into students’ enthusiasm for animals, and focus it toward designing, creating and studying zoos.  This program concentrates on intermediate and middle school students using zoos and animals to develop analytical thinking skills through hands-on activities focusing on math with an integration of science, economics, language arts, and map skills. 
SC229 The Importance Of and How To Host A Family Science Night $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 PM ACC-Level 3-Room 5A Elementary, Middle Jennifer Simpson
Pong Asawaniwed



 Studies have shown that many students develop an interest and are able to learn more about science by performing hands-on activities.  They also show that parent involvement has been known to improve a child’s performance in school.  It is important that teachers not only just lecture or assign homework and reading assignments on science.  They must also include hands-on learning activities to increase interest in science.  An event such Family Science Night not only provides science activities but also get parents involved. This session will show the importance of hosting a FSN event and also how to host one.
SC250 Bio-Rad pGLO(TM) Bacterial Transformation and Green Fluorescent Protein Purification Kits $5.00 11/16/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 7 High,College Essy Levy
Essy Levy



 Genetic engineering has led to a phenomenal explosion of new health treatments, agricultural applications, and environmental solutions. In this hands-on workshop you will creat your own genetically modified organisms and designer proteins and explore the mechanisms of gene expression and genetic selection. You will transform bacteria with a bioluminescent jellyfish gene that codes for the GReen Florescent Protein (GFP) then purify GFP from transformed bacteria using a key process in biomanufacturing, chromatography! DNA > RNA > PROTEIN ? TRAIT -_ Green Flurescence! Learn key background and how to prep the lab. Do exactly what your students will do. AP Biology Lab 6. All participants will receive a free UV lamp and DVD with step-by-step pGLO lab preparation instructions!
SC200

Erosion: It's Elementary, Dear Teacher

(6 hour course)

 $40.00 11/16/07 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Hilton-Room 400 Elementary, Middle, College Alexia Bieniek




 This workshop is designed to teach the processes and products of weathering, erosion and deposition. Topics such as soil development, porosity and permeability of soils and rocks, formation of caves will be included in the discussion. Teachers will use toy cars, stream tables, sugar cubes and rocks in exploring weathering, erosion and deposition.
SC202 Minerals Matter! Using Minerals to Teach Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter. $35.00 11/16/07 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Hilton Salon E Middle Rosemary Drummond
Diann Valentine
Linda  Knight
Elizabeth Trevino

 Hands-on session explores a constructivist unit using minerals to teach matter and energy concepts and providing basis for rock cycle study. Graphic organizers, lesson plans, CDs, free mineral samples. Aligned to TEKS/TAKS.
SC227 Investigating Atomic Bonds $5.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton Gardens-Pedernales High Byron Howell




 Come learn about inexpensive experiments that can be used to help your students investigate how atoms form bonds to acquire a stable arrangement of electrons. Microscale chemistry techniques allow your students to explore without extra preparations or cost.
SC228 Integrating Math and Science in the 8th grade classroom. $20.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton Gardens-Trinity Middle Jason Young
Mindy Rucker



 Participants will be given hands-on activities for their classrooms that integrate both math and science concepts.  Participants will also receive information on other ways to incorporate math and science skills together.  They will receive the benefit of experience from teachers who have combined classes for these activities for two years.
SC230 Mastering the Elementary Science TAKS $20.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton Gardens-Sabine Elementary Mark Jarrett




 Participants will analyze how TAKS assessment items are constructed, and draft and critique their own sample questions. Then they will discuss  the findings of the National Research Council's "How People Learn," identify the core scientific concepts tested on the TAKS, and brainstorm effective ways of teaching these concepts.  Each participant will receive a copy of the presenter's "Mastering the Grade 5 TAKS in Science."
SC231 TEKS-ing through Penny Ante Science $65.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton Gardens-Colorado Elementary, Middle Cynthia Ledbetter
Fred Fifer
Becky Sinclair


 Come enjoy these hands-on activities that help your students master the TEKS and engage in problem solving/critical thinking. Participants receive the four Penny Ante Science books and the new TEKS correlation grid.
SC232 The Dana Center Presents - Teaching Real Science $30.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Holiday Inn-Ballroom 2 Middle, High Barbara Taylor
David Castro



 PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW THE USE OF CRITERIA IN LESSON DESIGN HELPS DEFINE THE RIGOR AND RELEVANCE OF THE TEKS.  BEST PRACTICES RESEARCH WILL BE COMBINED WITH PRACTICAL "REAL WORLD" ADVICE TO CREATE CLASSROOM STRUCTURES THAT SUPPORT AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT AND LONG TERM STUDENT LEARNING.
SC233 Water Ain't Just Wet...Its wondrous: H20 Physics and Chemistry Revealed! $5.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Salon K Elementary, Middle, High William Younger
Dr. Russ  Miget



 An introduction to a set of hands-on ocean-oriented demonstrations/labs designed for economical, practical transfer to science curricula.  Includes activities on the influences of water depth on objects and lifeforms, the physics of floating objects and the unique properties of seawater.  Receive 3 CPEs and chance to win lab kits.
SC234 Awesome Astronomy for Educators $5.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Radisson-Austin 1 Elementary, Middle Janice Sturrock
Genie Martin
Jessica  Gilzow


 Educators engage in fun, effective, hands on activities that teach and reinforce astronomy concepts.  Themes include “The Moon”, “The Stars and Planets”, and “The Sun”.  Activities can be replicated with students, handouts and “how to” instructions included.
SC235 Safety/HAZCOM For Science Classrooms $40.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton Salon J Elementary, Middle, High Jim Collins




 How do you know if your science laboratories provide a safe learning environment for your students? The information presented in this session promotes safety in the classroom as well as provides information on the laws, rules and regulations.
SC236 Forensics in the Classroom $5.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Radisson-Travis 1&2 Middle, High Raul Perez




 Come investigate the evidence and see how to incorporate real-world activities into existing science programs to meet the needs of all learners. We will investigate serology, blood spatter, fingerprinting, hair, fiber, and much more.
SC237 Getting Your Hands on Infrared Light and Seeing the Universe With It $5.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Radisson-Old Pecan Street Middle, High Dan Lester




 Attendants will learn about the newest advances in using infrared light to explore the cosmos, using the NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. In the process, they will learn about what infrared light is, how it is similar and different to visible light, and how it relates to life on Earth.
SC238 To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond—let's have fun! $15.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Radisson-Travis 3 Elementary Christine Graham
Wanda Stuart



 Hands-on and interacting! Experience human sun webs, planetary venn diagrams, and stellar songs. TEKS are the focus. Adjust and integrate into your curriculum. Make and takes, yummy models and investigations.
SC239 Rocks From Space (also known as Lunar and Meteorite Science and Certification) $5.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ACC-Level 3-Room 9C Elementary, Middle, High Angelo Casaburri




 A geological approach about the Moon: studying the impact features, physical processes, and geologic mapping to determine strata formation of lava flows.  Explore meteorites to tell the story of the solar system.  Lunar and Meteorite certification for loan of NASA lunar and meteorite educational disk samples. NASA Educator Guides included.
SC240 The Thrill of Discovery: NASA's Discovery Missions Deliver Solar System Science to Your Classroom $5.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ACC-Level 3-Room 8C Elementary, Middle Shari Asplund
Kay  Tobola
Jackie Allen
Kay  Tobola

 Experience the excitement of NASA’s Discovery missions and take home standards-aligned activities that challenge our future space explorers to investigate solar system science. NASA's Discovery Program encompasses 10 exciting planetary science investigations, each with hands-on activities based on their unique goals and results. Mission DVD with design challenge provided.
SC241 Going back to the Moon $5.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ACC-Level 3-Room 5C Elementary, Middle Jennifer Becerra




 Embark your students on a trip out of lower earth orbit to the moon on NASA's Orion Spacecraft. Through an interdiciplinary lesson, teach moon and engineering concepts as students build their own spacecraft using inexpensive materials. Educators will receive hands-on activities to implement as soon as they return to the classroom.
SC242 Inquiry-based investigations: Energy Conservation with the CPO Roller Coaster $5.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ACC-Exhibit Hall 3-Room A Middle, High Kat Woodring




 Participants will explore energy conservation with the CPO Roller coaster and determine the speed of a marble on the track with measurements to within 1%.

Equipment raffle.
SC243 Forensic DNA Activities and More with K'NEX Education's DNA, Replication and Transcription Set $45.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ACC-Exhibit Hall 3-Room C Middle, High Robert Jesberg




 A forensic DNA activity with K’NEX DNA molecules will have teachers search for a DNA match amongst the suspects.  Teachers will explore and model DNA structure, replication, and transcription.  They will ‘unzip’ DNA molecules and add nucleotides as they play the role of enzymes completing these processes in real life.
SC244 Solutions for Science Teachers – Using Probeware in the Lab for Improved Conceptual Understanding $5.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ACC-Exhibit Hall 3-Room D Middle, High,College Gary Nicholson




 Integrating probeware technology into your science lab has never been easier. Whether you teach Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental science or Biology, PASCO’s latest solutions – including the award-winning Xplorer GLX hand-held graphing datalogger – will help dispel misconceptions and improve conceptual understanding by revealing the invisible phenomenon. Participants will use probeware and perform actual labs, taught by actual teachers—and one lucky participant will win an Xplorer GLX to take home.
SC245 Science Notebooking: Make Your Year A Page Turner $5.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Room 410 Elementary Katie Betty
Sharon Betty



 A teacher's guide for practical uses of science notebooks that includes nature journaling, scientific investigation, data collection, reflection, and assessment.  Move from a teacher driven to an authenic student resource.  Includes hands-on activities, student examles, and a Q and A from classroom teachers.
SC246 The Tongue Twister Experiments $10.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Hilton-Room 412 Elementary, Middle, High Don Densmore
Jayme Duckett



 The Tongue Twister Experiments is book presenting the use of tongue twisters to ignite student interest in the scientific process.  Participants will be creating actual experiments using material from the book.  The Student Workbook will be shown and demonstrated.
SC251 Bio-Rad Test for HIV Using Biological Bodyguards (1.5 hrs) $5.00 11/16/07 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ACC-Level 3-Room 7 High,College Essy Levy




 Are you positive?  Explore HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases with this topical, hands-on classroom lab. The highly specific nature of antibodies allows for rapid detection of disease-causing agents such as those found in HIV, SARS and mad cow disease. In this hands-on workshop you will use the Bio-Rad ELISA Immuno Explorer (tm) Kit to screen hypothetical patients for the presence of human immunodeficiency virus. You will also learn to simulate a disease outbreak in your classroom and use ELISA to detect and track it. For biology, physiology, and health science  courses. Learn key background and how to prep the lab. Do exactly what your students will do.

 

Saturday, November 18th Short Courses are listed below by day in order by time. Remember you can use the Find command in your browser to search the page. (Control F - Windows, Command F - Mac) Conference shuttle buses will run between Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Town Lake, Radisson Town Lake, Embassy Suites Austin Downtown and Sheraton Austin Hotel to Austin Convention Center stop outside Exhibit Hall 3 on Trinity St. 6:30 am – 5:30 pm.  The Hilton Austin and Hampton Inn are adjacent to the convention center.  

Workshops    Fieldtrips  

 

Short Courses Saturday, November 17, 2007

ID TITLE FEE DATE START END LOCATION GRADE LEVEL PRESENTERS ABSTRACT
SC301 Learning Across New Dimensions in Science (L.A.N.D.S.): Making Texas Tangible $5.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Room 400 Middle Helen Holdsworth




 Tired of ecology units that center around toucans and tigers?
Would you like to introduce your students to the native wildlife they can find within our great state?

Join us as we explore options for supplementing your science curriculum with natural resource themed lesson plans. The focus of this session is to acquaint teachers with timely information about ecological themes and issues that are Texas specific.

Participating teachers will receive a complimentary copy of the Learning Across New Dimensions in Science curriculum as well as other classroom resources.
SC302 Teaching Light and Color with the Light Box $15.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Room 403 Middle, High Brian  Self




 Participants will build a light box and receive lessons plans for building and using them in class.
SC303 Evolving Galaxies/ Evolving Science $5.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Room 404 High Kyle Fricke
Chris Cotter



 How do astronomers know that galaxies have been evolving and changing over time?  In this course we will cover the broad and eclectic knowledge base and techniques used to investigate galaxies of the past and present.  Activities will encompass many of the most fundamental principles in astronomy.
SC304 Session title: It's Elemental: Exploring Environmental Health Through Chemistry $20.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Room 406 Middle, High Deborah Zoda
Debra Sampson
Ginni Smith


 It’s Elemental is an integrated curriculum for the 8th grade. The unit was developed by teachers at Bastrop ISD and researchers at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Smithville. Attendees will participate in hands-on activities, and will receive the entire integrated unit on CD-ROM, including all powerpoints and handouts usable in the classroom.
SC305 Digital Microscopy Middle and Secondary Level $5.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC Level-3 Room 4A/td> Middle, High,College Raul Perez




 Join us for this inquiry-based digital microscopy workshop which will provide the tools to gather, analyze, and interpret data.. Learn how to guide students through independent work in life, earth, and physical science. Incorporate these resources for enriching basic lessons, involve interdisciplinary learning and integrate technology into basic science lessons
SC306 What's Up With That? Principles of Rocketry $10.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton Room 602 Middle Cherri Brinley
Karen  Craig
The Nerd Herd


 The Nerd Herd returns to present Project X-35, a series of 10 hands-on, make and take activities using principles of rocketry to reinforce the laws of physics. St. Edward Catholic School students will present. Books, CD's and many incredible Door Prizes given away.Don't miss out on this much fun!
SC308 What Is Karst? The Edwards Aquifer from top to bottom $5.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon C Middle Joann DeLuna
Annalisa Peace
Jon Cradit R.S.,P.G.


 The Edwards Aquifer presents a special challenge to teachers in that it is a "karst"

aquifer. Come and learn all about how the Edwards Aquifer formed, how it works, and what effect humans are having on this fragile groundwater supply. Participants will receive free classroom teaching materials, posters, and maps.
SC309 Where in the World are Newton's Laws? $30.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon E Middle Dana Luterman
Shazia Iqbal



 Participate in an interactive session using a popular children's series theme, (Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?) to integrate Science, Mathematics and Geography concepts to promote student application of critical thinking skills. Explore inquiry based lessons on Force and Motion in an innovative and unique way to engage and motivate your students. Become an investigator using lesson content and clues to catch Carmen Sandiego in the act!
SC310 Essential Science Concepts For Exit-Level TAKS $30.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon G High Jim Collins
BARBARA TAYLOR



 Do you have students who have still not passed Exit-Level science TAKS? Explore an alternative to the typical "drill and kill" reviews. Essential Science Concepts is a series of hands-on activities that support student success on the Exit-Level science TAKS.
SC311 Is It Alive? $30.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon H Middle, High,College Melinda Owens
Thomas Strayhorn



 Looking for adventure? Come learn how to teach your kids, in a way they will always remember, how to tell the difference between living and nonliving. Be prepared to be a little on the "wild side." Let your students be "doctor for the day" and diagnose diseases caused by viruses and bacteria. So, get your motor running and come learn a fun and exciting way to start off the unit on living vs. nonliving! Come prepared to have fun! Handouts provided.
SC312 K-12 Engineering: Hands-on Design for the Science Classroom $25.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon J Elementary, Middle, High John Chandler




 Learn how engineering design can make your teaching more relevant, meaningful and fun for students with strategies for hands-on, project-based learning in your science classroom.
SC313 Phundamental Physics With a PHIZZ for Elementary and Middle School $39.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Hilton-Salon K Elementary, Middle Denise Delboy




 PHUN!!!Let Teacher Tutors show you ideas and inquiry activities illustrating concepts in sound, motion, surface tension and inertia using readily available, cheap materials. Complete handout. This is perfect for beginner teachers.
SC314 To the Moon and Beyond: NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter $5.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 9C Elementary, Middle Stephanie  Shipp
Becky Nelson
Stephanie Stockman
Stephanie Stockman
Heather Weir
 Learn about the lunar environment and NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Mission, set to launch in Fall 2008!  Participants conduct standards-based, hands-on inquiry activities including building an LRO model and teaming to select and recommend future sites for lunar outposts based on geologic and environmental data.  Numerous additional classroom resources are shared.
SC315 LiftOff Space Science Activities $10.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 5C Elementary, Middle, High Margaret Baguio
Joyce Hill
Rebecca Moreland


 LiftOff, a professional development institute held annually at NASA's Johnson Space Center continues to be ranked as one of the best, if not the best, professional development trainings participants have ever attended.  Former participants will share the "best" activity they have implemented as a result of attending.
SC316 Chemistry and the Atom Fun with the Atom Building Game $5.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 5A Middle, High Cory Ort




 Participants will explore atomic structure while playing 3 games using the CPO Atom Building Game.

Equipment raffle.
SC317 FOSS - Middle School: Chemical Interactions Course $5.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 5B Middle Alfonso Ramirez
Kaz Kuzminski



 Explore the new FOSS-MS Chemical Interactions Course in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how this course is used to address Science TEKS in Grades 6-8.
SC318 Hands-on GPS! GPS, Geocaching, Mapping and more! $10.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 4-Rooom 19B Middle, High,College Eric Bowman
Scott  Sires



 Learn how to incorporate GPS into data collection, fun geocaching games, and even learn how to take the data collected by a GPS unit to produce useable maps using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
SC329 Bio-Rad Crime Scene Investigator PCR Basics (TM) Kit (2.5 hrs) $5.00 11/17/07 8:00 AM 11:00 AM ACC-Level 3-Room 7 High,College Essy Levy




 Which human DNA sequences are used in crime scene investigations, and why? In this workshop you assume the role of crime scene investigator. You will learn which human DNA sequences are used by forensic scientists and how trace amounts of DNA can be used to identify a person. You will learn to use the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and gel electrophoresis to identify which of a number of suspects can be exonerated - based on DNA evidence. This hands-on workshop teaches the basics of polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, and the statistics of chance associated with modern DNA fingerprinting. Learn key background and how to prep the lab. Do exactly what your students will do.
SC300

Radiation and Health: a Workshop for Science Educators

(6 hour course)

 $10.00 11/17/07 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Hilton-Salon D Elementary, Middle, High Albert  Evans
John W.  Poston, Sr
Frank Iddings
John Hageman
Susan Jablonski
David Fogle		 This course is intended to familiarize teachers with basic principles of nuclear science and technology suitable for students in grades 4-12. Subjects covered are fundamentals of radiation, natural & man-made radiation, radiation effects on health, radiation waste management, and radiation safety. Notebooks, a CD, and a Geiger Counter are given to participants for use in their classes.
SC320 Earth and Moon Comparisons $5.00 11/17/07 1:00 PM 4:00 PM ACC-Level 3-Room 9C Middle Stephanie Shipp
Katy Buckaloo
Christine Shupla
Katy Buckaloo

 Learn about the formation and geologic history of the Moon, and compare and contrast the features and environments of the Moon and Earth using observations and hands-on activities. Explore lunar phases and eclipses with scale modeling activities.
SC321 Explore Mars using Earth processes–weathering, erosion, wind, water, tectonics, volcanism and life! $5.00 11/17/07 1:00 PM 4:00 PM ACC-Level 3-Room 8C Elementary, Middle, High Jaclyn Allen
Kay Tobola
Karen Stocco


 Teach Earth science processes while your students explore Mars. This activity filled short course will help involve students in authentic research and critical thinking! NASA scientists and educators will highlight data from five missions that relate to geology, the search for water and possible life. Lots of materials.
SC323 Hitting the Target with the CPO Marble Launcher $5.00 11/17/07 1:00 PM 4:00 PM ACC-Level 3-Room 5A Middle, High Cory Ort




 This workshop will allow participants to use the CPO Marble Launcher to explore projectile motion.  Other concepts to be covered include vectors, data analysis, statistics, measurement, etc.

Equipment raffle.
SC324 Digital Microscopy for Elementary Students $5.00 11/17/07 1:00 PM 4:00 PM ACC-Level 3-Room 4A Elementary Raul  Perez




 Join us for this inquiry-based digital microscopy workshop which will provide the tools to gather, analyze, and interpret data at the Elementary Level. Learn how to guide students through independent work in life, earth, and physical science. We will be using feathers, owl pellets, and other cool specimens to work on.
SC326 The CSI Kids Solve the Crime for Elementary and Middle School Teachers $40.00 11/17/07 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Hilton-Room 408 Elementary, Middle Denise Delboy




 We show how you and students can do real forensic science. Use the scientific Method while working with  Finger printing, hair analysis, chromatography and DNA evidence “solve” the mystery. Fun! Motivational! handout.
SC327 Making Science Sweeter for Girls $10.00 11/17/07 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Hilton-Room 410 Elementary, Middle, High Deanna Buckley




      Unfortunately, humans can’t see tiny things.  Microscopes have opened a whole new world to learners.  You can experience inquiry using the Digiscope, accessing lesson plans from over 1000 teachers in Texas with real classroom ecological validity.  Join us to learn about this inexpensive tool for facilitating equity in your classroom!