CAST 07 PROGRAM CATALOG

Thursday, November 15 workshops 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, there is no fee assoicated with individual workshops. 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.  

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Workshops Thursday, November 15, 2007

ID	TITLE	DATE	START	END	LOCATION	GRADE LEVEL	PRESENTERS	ABSTRACT
WS1000	First Timer's Breakfast	11/15/07	7:00 AM	8:00 AM	ACC-Level 1-Ballroom B	Elementary, Middle, High	Vanessa  Westbrook	First time at CAST? Find out all the important details you'll need for a successful experience at your first CAST Conference. Who to see. What to do. Where to Go. Join us for breakfast from 7:00 - 8:00 AM on Thursday or Friday morning during CAST 2007. Enjoy breakfast and a lively presentation by the Charles A. Dana Center. Breakfast and doorprizes provided by OHAUS and Sargent-Welch.
AD101	The State of Science in Texas	11/15/07	8:30 AM	9:45 AM	ACC-Level 1-Ballroom A	Elementary, Middle, High	Chris Castillo-Comer Irene Pickhardt	A broad overview of the major issues affecting Science Education in Texas today will be addressed.  Critical topics for science educators K-16 include: 4x4 Graduation requirements;Science for the English Language Learner; TEKS update, and more.
WS1101	The Rock Cycle and Beyond	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 4-Room 15	Middle	Rachal Roessler	Upon completion of the discussion of geologic time, students are presented with the standard rock cycle. This lesson connects the rock cycle to other common cycles present on the Earth. Furthermore since the students are engaged in a traveling the rock cycle they begin to understand how changes occur along the rock cycle and how the Earth was shaped.
WS1102	Lunch Time Field Trip	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 4-Room 16B	Elementary	Pam Baldree	Lunch Time Field Trip is a hand-on, mind-on activity that allows students to explore living things in their environment. The students then apply their knowledge of feeding relationships, food chains, and food webs to common living things found in their own back yard.
WS1103	Dive into Science with TAKScopes Learning Experiences	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 4-Room 17A	Elementary	Lisa Webber C.J. Thompson	TAKScopes is an all inclusive online science curriculum designed to address directly all the TEKS tested on the elementary science TAKS.  Multiple, research-based instructional strategies are built into the rich assortment of activities and assessments designed to ensure students have many opportunities to learn and master the concepts being taught.
WS1104	Earth Science: Tricks of the Trade for New Middle School Science Teachers	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 1-Room 17B	Middle	Alan Peters	"The last thing I want to teach is anything to do with earth science. I wouldn't mind if I could figure out how to make it interesting." Feel like that? This workshop is for you. Learn the tricks of the trade for making earth science exciting.Let's get started.
WS1105	Hands-On Data Collection with Vernier	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18A	Elementary, Middle, High	Robyn Johnson	Are you looking for new ways to engage your science students? In this hands-on workshop, we will show you how to integrate Vernier technology into your classroom. Find the perfect solution for your labs and see how versatile Vernier technology is.
WS1106	Using the QX5 Computer Microscope	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18B	Elementary, Middle	Kenneth Rainis	Learn techniques that allow you to use the QX5 Computer Microscope to its maximum potential! Participants will be exposed to a number of activities centered on using a microscope to help students explore earth, life, and physical  science concepts. Each participant will receive a special resource CD including sample activities correlated to the Texas Standards (TEKS).
WS1109	Mousetrap Car and Vehicle Propulsion Theory	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 4-Room 16A	Middle	Al Balmer	Investigate simple machines, force and motion, friction and the transfer of energy using the mousetrap car activity.
WS1110	You Make Me Sick!	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 4-Room 19A	Elementary, Middle	Amy Hill	Come and participate in a scenario based learning experience that can be used to teach your students about the bacteria and viruses that make them sick!  Handouts will be provided and unit related door prizes will be awarded
WS1112	Get In The Game With Science	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 4-Room 11A	Elementary	Brenda Hill Mindi Stewart	Cheer on your students to a science victory with an integrated curriculum. Come ready to score some hands on interactive science activities and cool labs for your elementary team. Score a TEKS "touchdown" as you fill your playbook with innovative ideas.
WS1113	More Bigger: Science Inquiry, Metacognition, and Measurement	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 4-Room 11B	Elementary, Middle	Dr. Teresa Le Sage Dr. Barba Patton Dr. Jane Devick Fry	This session will examine strategies that strengthen scientific inquiry and metacognition with measurement through comparative language to solve problems.  Educators will investigate several instructional methods utilizing the scientific method, step by step, on the attributes of length, area, volume, weight/mass, density, heat, and time on the states of matter.
WS1119	Differentiation: Strategies for Teaching Science to Diverse Students	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML1	Elementary	Jill Johnson	This workshop will introduce teachers to the idea of differentiation in the science classroom.  The workshop will focus on strategies for teaching all students the same critical science concepts while providing students with differentiated text and vocabulary.  Participants will discover how nonfiction can extend students’ curiosity about science.
WS1132	Reflections of a First-Year Teacher	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML8	Elementary, Middle, High	Dr. Ann Lewis	After the first few months of teaching, are you having second thoughts about your new career?  We will discuss questions such as "Why Am I in Teaching?", "Should I Stay In Teaching?". etc.  We will summarize Ron Clark's The Excellent "11" and provide 6 copies as door prizes.  Also a reading list of  other motivational books will be provided.
WS1153	NASA Fit Explorer: Train Like an Astronaut!	11/15/07	9:45 AM	11:00 AM	ACC-Level 3-Room 5C	Elementary	Lisa  Neasbitt Jaqueline Cortez	The NASA Fit Explorer project is a scientific and physical approach to human health and fitness on Earth and in space. Students in grades 3-5 will “train like an astronaut” by completing physical activities modeled after the real-life physical requirements of humans traveling in space. Students track their progress while recording goals, experiences and observations in a physical activity journal. Students also gain an understanding of the science behind nutrition and physical fitness by participating in structured hands-on activities that relate physical Earth-based needs to the requirements of exploring space.
AD102	Science Facility Standards for Excellence in Science Education	11/15/07	10:00 AM	10:45 AM	ACC-Level 1-Ballroom B	Elementary, Middle, High	Sandra West Gary Marek Brad Pfluger Gary Marek	Science facilities standards: legal requirements, meeting new 4x4 science requirements, and research-based choices.
AD103	STEP UP with STEM Middle School Summer Enrichment	11/15/07	10:00 AM	10:45 AM	ACC-Level 1-Room 1	Elementary, Middle	Katie Kizziar	Step Up! is a 4-week summer program for middle school students.  Innovative problem-based learning drives the STEM focused curriculum. Step Up was designed in collaboration with industry and education.  The model is more affordable to operate than traditional enrichment programs and benefits teachers and classrooms in addition to student participants.
AD106	Aerospace Engineering problem based curriculum	11/15/07	10:00 AM	10:45 AM	ACC-Level 1-Room 3	High,College	Brett Williams Andrew Matthes	Teachers, coordinators and administratos will learn how students get hooked on engineering in this Aeroscience Studies program progressing from high power rockets to one mile high at the first level to high altitude rockets carrying university research packages to 100,000 feet at White Sands Missile Range at the third level. With 11 years of proven success the curriculum and training is being offered to any school or teacher.
AD107	Impacting Student Achievement through P-16 Collaboration	11/15/07	10:00 AM	10:45 AM	ACC Level 1 Room 3	Elementary, Middle, High	Kamil Jbeily Carol Fletcher Mary  Hobbs	The Texas Regional Collaboratives program offers high intensity professional development to K-12 teachers of science that improves TAKS scores and develops Science Teacher Mentors at Elementary, middle and high school levels. Learn how your district can get involved in this NCLB funded program that is free to teachers across the state.
AD109	Texas Science Diagnostic System	11/15/07	10:00 AM	10:45 AM	ACC Level 1 Room 2	Elementary, Middle, High	Richard Powell	The TSDS is a web-based diagnostic assessment tool available for free to all Texas public and charter schools as part of TEA's Science Initiative. The TSDS currently has assessment items for Grades 4 through 8, Biology, IPC, Chemistry, and Physics. This session will provide an overview of the system and explain how your district can use this resource to impact student achievement.
AD111	How Does an Administrator Help Elementary Teachers Balance the Teaching of Science with other Conten	11/15/07	10:00 AM	10:45 AM	ACC Level 1 Ballroom A	Elementary	Bob Anderson	The panel will share ideas for helping teachers balance teaching science with other content areas, especially at lower grades where so much emphasis is on reading.  Effective models for integrating science into quality literacy programs and resources to learn those skills will be discussed.
AD104	Engineering a Better Approach to Science and Math Education	11/15/07	11:00 AM	11:45 AM	ACC Level 1 Ballroom C	Elementary, Middle, High	Cheryl Farmer Richard Crawford Lauren Niver Paver	Hear about a unique university and high-tech industry partnership (UT and National Instruments), that focuses on STEM education through the use of LEGO Mindstorms. This outreach program serves as a model for using technology to excite teachers and students about science, technology, engineering and math.
AD105	Systemic Elements Present in Exemplary Science Programs: Meeting 4x4 Challenges	11/15/07	11:00 AM	11:45 AM	ACC Level 1 Ballroom B	High	Sandra West	The common systemic elements in exemplary science programs will be discussed with a specific focus on the new 4x4 challenges. Suggestions for hiring, retention, scheduling, facilities, equipment, proper student placement, course offerings and curricula choices will be presented.
AD108	Texas High School Project and T-STEM Initiative	11/15/07	11:00 AM	11:45 AM	ACC Level 1 Room 2	High	Brenda Wojnowski	The Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM) project was launched to transform STEM instruction in Texas high schools. Learn how T-STEM can impact professional development and student learning in your district.
AD110	Experiencing Science and Mathematics Through Field-Based Instruction	11/15/07	11:00 AM	11:45 AM	ACC Level 1 Room 1	High	Karen Ostlund	This session will describe activities in the professional development academy conducted by Austin ISD with funding from TEA and the Texas Regional Collaboratives. Learn how to capture students’ interest and excitement in science and mathematics for improved performance by using field-based experiences.
WS1201	Building Hot Air Balloon Models	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 15	Elementary, Middle	Jamie Long	Explore the properties of gas, weather systems and the limitations of models as you learn how to build a hot air balloon using tissue paper and glue sticks.
WS1202	Motivating Lab Activites That Bring Real-World Problem Solving Into Your Applied Biology/Chemistry	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 12B	High	Karen  McDowell Darin Brock	Experience lab activities that teach students to use science concepts and technology to solve real-world problems. Turn your classroom into a business called "ABC TECHNOLOGIES", where your student employees are trained to solve science-related problems from clients around the world. These labs are guaranteed to motivate your students!
WS1203	How to Make Your Local Science Fair a Success	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 16B	Elementary, Middle, High	Kelly Bordner	Participants will be provided with handouts of science fair forms & guidelines, websites, and additional resources to help them accomplish the task of producing a successful science fair
WS1204	Good Bugs/Bad Bugs - Water Quality and Population Sampling	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 9A	Middle, High,College	Greg McDonald Gina  Disteldorf	Come be involved in a simulation activity determining the water quality of a stream based on the numbers and types of macroinvertebrates collected and identified.  Also participate in activities demonstrating random sampling techniques for identifying population sizes of both motile and sessile species.  Handouts and CDs available.
WS1205	A World in Motion - Challenge 2	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 13A	Middle	Lorton Trent Charles Lovas	A multi-disclipinary hands-on workshop teaching the principal activities for science, math technology education, social studies and language arts.  Student teams design, build and market a electric toy car.  The vehicle is tested to specifications at the conclusion of the project.
WS1207	Energize your Classroom with Discrepant Events	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 16A	Elementary, Middle, High	Dwight Putnam	Come and learn from an awarding winning teacher how to create excitement in your classroom through the use of discrepant event demonstrations. Get your students asking, "How can that happen?" Great for all grade levels
WS1209	Classroom Human DNA Typing and the LifeBulb TM DNA Necklace	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 17B	Middle, High	Tom Cynkar Tom Cynkar	Learn about EDVOTEK's SAFE DNA Fingerprinting procedure adapted from FBI protocols. This educational lab activity employs extraction of DNA from hair or cheek cells and PCR. DNA extracted from your cells can be made into the LifeBulb TM DNA necklace - what's in your genes? Come and explore!
WS1210	Hands-on Physics fromNASCO	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18A	Middle, High	Martin Taylor	The session offers teachers the opportunity to familiarize themselves with selected physics lab equipment from NASCO in a hands-on environment. The equipment will include materials addressing force, force balance, linear motion and basic optical properties. Instruction in equipment use and hints for maximizing its instructional value will be included.
WS1211	Engaging Games	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 11A	Elementary	Kristi Hernandez Omah Williams	Participants will be introduced to interactive and easy to reproduce games that make their students "gung ho" about attending tutoring.  These hands-on activities will engage students while providing an effective review of difficult scientific concepts and vocabulary in the earth, space and physical sciences.
WS1212	Tornado Warning! What you need to know.	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 11B	Elementary, Middle	Troy Farris Rogelyn  Kundert	Participants will learn how to teach students about severe weather safety since part of Texas lies in an area known as "Tornado Alley." Participants will also learn how to develop effective plans for school and home if severe weather threatens in their area.
WS1213	Forensics for the Biology Lab Series	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 12A	High	Will Martin	Take a new approach with traditional biology labs—use forensics! The inquiry-based Forensics for the Biology Laboratory manual and associated kits guide students to perform real-world activities such as collecting evidence and performing experiments to yield results for the courtroom.
WS1217	Energizing Your Classroom Using Animals	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 14	Elementary	Darlene Jacobs	Energize your literacy classroom by using live "critters" to effectively integrate persuasive writing, science research, math, technology, ESL strategies, and art.  CD handout provided.
WS1219	Differentiation: Strategies for Supplementing Science Texts to Enhance Understanding	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML1	Middle	Jill Johnson	This workshop will introduce teachers to the idea of differentiation in the science classroom.  The workshop will focus on strategies for providing all students access to reading material on required science concepts.  Participants will discover how supplemental nonfiction can strengthen students’ understanding of science concepts.
WS1220	A Look at CSCOPE	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML2	Elementary, Middle, High	Karen Laurenzi Dale Loughmiller Dale McCurdy	The Texas Education Service Center Curriculum Collaborative (TESCCC) includes a team of Education Service Centers that represents all areas of the state. The collaborative’s goal is to provide a quality curriculum support system to Texas K-12 schools. TESCCC has developed CSCOPE, a comprehensive, customized, user-friendly curriculum support system. In addition to the curriculum, CSCOPE encompasses resources for the implementation, monitors the curriculum and establishes an accountability process to ensure a quality implementation. The curriculum component of CSCOPE is based on best practice models from top researchers. Lessons are all aligned with the TEKS/TAKS and each lesson meets the highest standards of rigor and relevance
WS1221	Expand Your Life Science Teaching Strategies Using Current Cutting Edge Health Related Issues	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18B	Middle, High	Sonia Rahmati  Clayton Barbara  Tharp Nancy  Moreno	Session will highlight curricular materials based on current research of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute, funded by NASA, in areas of muscle, bone, sleep, nutrition, and the cardiovascular system.
WS 1222	Starry Night K-12 Curriculum Solutions: The Research-Proven Best Way to Teach Space Science	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML5	Middle, High,College	Herb Koller	Award-winning Starry Night software simulates moon phases, space travel within the solar system and to other galaxies, and more. Accurate visualizations engage students’ interest and are the key to student understanding. Learn how Starry Night’s comprehensive curriculum correlated to state standards is the only effective way to teach space science.
WS1225	Math Out of the Box™ - Data Analysis and Algebraic Thinking Connects	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 19B	Elementary	Cindy Liebner	Math and science connections come alive with Math Out of the Box™, an inquiry-based math curriculum developed by the College of Engineering and Science at Clemson University. Through sample lessons, participants explore how students use hands-on activities to understand algebraic and data analysis representations in a science classroom.
WS1230	Destination Claymation: Where Gumby meets Science	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 13B	Elementary	Stacie Boudrie Alison Bachert	FBISD Instructional Technology Specialists will share with participants how they successfully implemented “claymation” in their science curriculum.  Claymation addresses the kinesthetic and visual learners' needs by allowing them to reach the concrete levels of learning in preparation of the Science TAKS test.  CD provided with all materials and lesson ideas.
WS1231	My Best Chemistry & Physics Lessons	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18C	Middle, High,College	Ron Perkins	Having presented over 800 workshops and been awarded the top three national awards for chemistry teaching, Ron will share a few of his best lessons. Teach vapor pressure using heat pipes, excited states using lightsticks and phosphorescent vinyl, equilibrium using UV Detecting Beads, and cis-trans isomerization with a portable fan.
WS1232	Touching Water on Mars	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 8C	Elementary, Middle	Adrew Shaner	The E/PO team from NASA’s Phoenix Mars Mission has exciting, hands-on resources for students, including experiments and activities involving the science and engineering goals of the mission. Join the search for water on Mars and make Dirty Ice/Icy Dirt snow cones, play Mars Match, and see the Phoenix Lander animation.
WS1234	Carolina Survey of Environmental Topics	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18D	High	Brian  Kloepfer	Engage students with hands-on investigations of air, water, and earth. Participants get an overview of Carolina’s popular Environmental products and do sample activities. Kit giveaways!
WS1235	Become a Human Body Engineer!	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 19A	Middle, High	Nancy Schunke	Engage your students by integrating engineering with human body systems concepts. Participants will explore activities that combine the study of human body systems such as circulatory, digestion, and respiratory together with engineering concepts such as robotics, mechanics, and engineering design.
WS1236	Sponges and Seeds- Growing seeds from a sponge.	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 4B	Elementary	Elizabeth Deaton	The audience will discuss the history of man made and natural sponges and why they are a good medium for growing seeds.  We will compare some already grown from a sponge and do a KWL chart.  The participants will then make their own to take and observe.  They will also demonstrate through their drawings their awareness of how sponges are used to grow plants.
WS1237	Tackling the TAKS	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 4C	Middle	Jo Anne Jackson Kara Swindell	A team of experienced teachers will share practical middle school TAKS review activities that encourage critical thinking and student participation.
WS1238	Understanding Electricity	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 3 Room 5A	Elementary, Middle, High	Joel Palmer	This Operation Physics developed session will give participants a strong fundamental understanding of the nature of electricity and effective strategies with which to teach these concepts to students.
WS1208	Conserving Chemicals Using Small Scale Chemistry	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 17A	High	Holly Duncan	Learn how Small Scale Chemistry can be easily implemented into your classroom. Learn about how it is environmentally responsible, economical, and easy to use.  Participants will see demonstrations of the labs and receive a set of labs in English and Spanish.
WS1239	What is a Variable?	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 5B	Elementary	Janis Macomber	"What is a Variable?" provides an in-depth look at how to successfully teach the concept of variables in the elementary classroom.  Hand-outs and hands-on activities are included.
WS1241	In The Lab: Elementary Science Camp	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 6B	Elementary, High	Kyle  Conatser	How do you get kids hooked early?  Bring older students in for an exciting science camp geared to elementary kids.  Older students help the little kids learn science concepts and show them how to have fun In The Lab!  Give young minds a hands-on science camp that encourages creative thinking.
WS1243	Brain-Based Learning about the Brain... or just about anything else!	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 7	Middle	Deborah Kingsmill	In this session you will learn how to use brain-based strategies and classroom centers to teach students about the nervous system.  You will also learn how to adapt the model to teach other body systems or other scientific concepts.
WS1244	Probing Science	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 8B	Elementary, Middle	Jennifer Becerra Angela Morales	Integrate probes/sensors technology into your classroom science curriculum. During this session, teacher’s will receives lessons and ideas to bring probes/sensors technology into the hands of the kindergartener through the middle school student. Each participant will leave with a CD filled with activities and resources. NASA activities included in your resources.
WS1252	Learning Lunar Phases and Eclipses with Native American Stories	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 5C	Elementary, Middle	Becky Nelson Katy Buckaloo	Participants will listen to a Native American story and a science story about the cause of lunar phases and will conduct multiple classroom-ready, standards-based, hands-on inquiry lunar phase and eclipse activities.
WS1253	Green Engineering: Engaging Science Students with Eco-Friendly Problem Solving	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 10B	Elementary, Middle, High	Dean Fontenot	Discover the earth-friendly side of engineering in this workshop dedicated to exploring Environmental Engineering. Learn how engineering can provide a hands-on framework for exploring biology and life science topics in the K-12 science classroom using project based learning and engineering design.
WS1254	Earth Science That Really Rocks!	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 9C	Middle	Oralia Gil Cristi Casaburri	Join us for an engaging workshop highlighting SEPUP’s newest curriculum – Issues and Earth Science. Explore topics from rock cycle to plate tectonics to weather and atmosphere. Learn about issue-oriented approach to science education and walk away with sample materials.
WS1256	Conquering the Secondary Science TAKS Tests Using Content-Rich Tools	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC-Level 3 Room 4A	Middle, High	Jill Tennant	This fast-paced session focuses on improving student achievement in science and sharpening students' laboratory equipment knowledge/skills. Specific examples and methods relating to DynaNotes are provided. Interactive activities demonstrate how to achieve TAKS success in junior high and high school. Participants receive free DynaNotes products, reference materials, etc.
WS1257	Lesson Planning with Live Data in Mind	11/15/07	11:30 AM	12:45 PM	ACC Level 2 Room ML6	Elementary, Middle, High	Bertie Standley	This session will demonstrate how easily teachers can enter plans on line and how teachers and administrators can retrieve live data from those plans.  Get data on how many lessons from the campus address each TAKS objective.  Are we teaching all the TEKS? What accommodations or interventions have we made?
WS1300	Classroom Critters	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 4C	Elementary	Carla Naylor Jo Williams	Teachers will experience a hands on lesson that can be used as a performance assessment for an adaptation/camoflauge unit. Targeted grades are 4/5 but could be adaped to 6/7.
WS1301	The True Meaning of Beach Trash and Treasures!	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 14	Elementary, Middle, High	William Younger Marilyn Bowers	Beachcombing can yield countless tools for teaching biology/ecology. Although a field collection can readily be used to introduce facts and concepts, learn that their real value lies in encouraging students to develop keener observation and critical thinking skills related to the impacts of human activities on nature.
WS1302	TAKS in 10 Minutes?	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 15	Elementary, Middle, High	Jamie Long	Cramming for the TAKS in the spring semester seems to be norm around the state.  In this session you will see how your students can review for the test and show you just what they know in 10 minutes!
WS1303	Creating Testable Question Using GLOBE	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 16A	Middle	Omah  Williams	Teachers will create and evaluate testable questions using GLOBE Earth Science Posters. The questions will be used to bolster student curiosity about our environment and student based classroom research. Each teacher will receive details on how to download and create their own GLOBE poster.
WS1304	CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Labs ~ Create your own ~ for 3rd, 4th & 5th grades	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 16B	Elementary	Shari Harris	This workshop will show how to create custom crime labs for use in your classroom. You will learn ways to set up your own evidence and crime scene scenarios. Students, teachers or fictitious people can be your suspects – you decide! CSI: Captivating, Suspenseful, Intriguing and (best of all) EASY!
WS1305	Scuba Physics	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 9A	Middle, High	Bill  Crowley	Scuba diving involves a multitude of science concepts across a wide range of disciplines. Video and handouts help to explain gas laws, Archimedes' principle, air as matter, sound transmission, and light absorption among others, all using diving as the basis in order to enrich student appeal.
WS1306	Dirt Weather and Water	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 4A	Elementary	Lynn Carr	Some events in nature have repeating patterns even when change occurs. Water cycles and recycles. Clouds signal weather changes. Soil is the ground or foundation of all life on land. Soil suports the plants and animals on which humans and all other living things depend.
WS1307	Chemistry of Materials	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 9C	Middle	Oralia Gil Cristi Casaburri	This new SEPUP unit explores the question, how do the properties of materials determine their uses? When designing a product, materials engineers consider a material’s properties to determine which material is best to use. Explore concepts from lab safety to chemical and physical properties to atomic structure.
WS1308	XTreem Scvience TEKS 7.10 and 8.11	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 10A	Middle	Pamela Harrell Linda Hodges	Join us to learn about how you can use XTreem Science to teach 7th and 8th grade concepts related to inherited traits. Free CD.
WS1310	Bookcover Biology	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 11A	Middle, High	Pat Recker	Bookcovers are an endless resource for the school teacher. Bookcovers are used regularly in the Biology classroom to do projects or group work. In this workshop practical ideas will be given to the teachers on how to use the ever-plentiful bookcover. Packets of ideas will be given to all attendees.
WS1311	Science Literacy- The Quest for Doing and Reading Science in the Middle Grades	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 12A	Middle	Linda Furey	Explore instructional strategies to aid students in navigating informational text.  Teach to every learner by gaining ways to differentiate instruction and create alternative assessments for reading science.  Build strong background knowledge with tried inquiry science activities for re-reading content. Join us for great books, handouts, and door prizes!
WS1312	Science – It’s a GIRL Thing: The Chemistry of Perfume!	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML8	Middle, High	Mandy Biggers Ross Ann Hill	Follow your nose on a fragrant journey through the science, history and art of making perfumes. In this hands-on workshop you’ll leave with a perfume of your very own!  Learn the chemical characteristics of perfumes and physiology of smell.  Help girls get interested in science with fun and practical lessons!
WS1313	The Dana Center Presents - Supporting Unified TEKS-Based Science/Math Projects Through TC-STEM - Part I	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 1-Room 3	Middle, High	David Castro	PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS CAN SUPPORT TEACHERS IN BUILDING CONSENSUS ABOUT AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE MATH AND SCIENCE TEKS, AND A CLEARLY DEFINED SET OF STUDENT OUTCOMES.
WS1314	Instructional Leadership: Translating research into actions to produce higher student acheivemement	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 1-Room 1	Elementary, Middle, High	Sam Zigrossi	The Dana Center Presents - A review of some of the latest research on improving student achievement, and exploring a process that translates research and puts it into action for your school district.
WS1321	Can Phyics Float Your Cardboard Boat Carrying One or More Students?	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 11A	Elementary, Middle, High	Troy Farris Rogelyn  Kundert	This workshop will teach participants how to make physics a pleasurable learning experience. Participants will learn how to manipulate cardboard masking tape, and water sealant into a viable floating vessel. This workshop will be geared for 6th - 12th grade.
WS1322	Searching for Extra-solar Planets	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 12B	High	Dr. Mary Kay Hemenway Kyle Fricke Chris Cotter	Learn how studying waves can lead to the search for extra-solar planets at McDonald Observatory.  Handouts provided from a NASA sponsored program.
WS1323	Training to Be a Scientist...Science Workshop	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 13A	Elementary	Katie  Hart Elisha  Orr	Encourage students to develop independent inquiry skills, ask meaningful testable questions, carry out investigations, and present findings - at the elementary level! Adaptable to any K-5 curriculum. Teacher friendly and kid tested.
WS1324	Going Beyond the Textbook: How Literacy & Writing Skills Develop within the Elementary Science Class	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 13B	Elementary	Jim Smoyer Cindy  Liebner	(CAST Planner: Last word in title should be Classroom) Do you know how to enrich your students’ understanding and enjoyment of science with trade books, magazines, and notebooks? Participants learn how to use these resources to develop children’s scientific knowledge and their reading and writing skills. Browse collections of science books and receive sample science magazines and notebooks.
WS1325	Science Lessons for Holidays Throughout the Year	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 17A	Elementary	Lynn Hogue Arlyne Sarquis	Harness kids’ holiday high spirits into building science process skills with these enjoyable hands-on activities with motivating celebratory themes. This approach makes complex concepts meaningful while encouraging appreciation for cultural diversity.
WS1326	Rocks in Your Head; Earth Science Background and Activities for Grades K-6	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 17B	Elementary	Jane Schuelke	Learn how to teach the earth sciences with fun, simple, cheap hands-on activities.  Teach with confidence since you learn background and vocabulary.  Addressed in this fun session are the Earth's structure; how igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic rocks are formed; formation of landforms.
WS1327	Make Science Seamless	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18A	Elementary	Barbara  Tharp Deanne  Erdmann Daniel Alcazar	Join us to experience the seamless merging of science, reading, writing and mathematics, integrated with award-winning science curriculum material created by scientists and teachers.
WS1328	Bring science alive with live insects, have fun and yet, still tick off several TEKS!	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18B	Elementary, Middle, High	Craig Wilson	Handle the caterpillars and see how to raise them through the life cycle. Students observe (the basis of science) and conduct simple experiments. Class sets of insects provided free by College Station USDA/ARS lab. Students collect, analyze and display data sets. Examples provided of student work as Power points and poster sessions.
WS1329	Mitosis and Meiosis: A Hands On Approach to Cell Division	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18C	Middle	Brandy Dufrene	Teach students the processes of mitosis and meiosis, including DNA crossover, using inexpensive everyday items.  Handouts will be given, and sets of the materials will be given as door prizes.
WS1330	Hassle Free Microbiology and Food Safety	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18D	High,College	John Fedors	Microbial Activities are possible with minimal teacher prep time, without lab aides, and minimal to no capital equipment outlay. Attendees will be doing hands on activities readily available edible consumer microbes.
WS1331	Earth, Moon, and Sun	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 1-Room 19A	Elementary	Pat Rutland	Participants will model the phases of the moon in a very hands-on setting.  Participants will draw and label the phases of the moon as we model the phases. Participants will also be able to name the phases.
WS1332	Managing Your Data	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 19B	Elementary	Linda Scott Tracy Mansfield Shirley Willingham	Experienced science teachers will share how they utilize classroom data to propel their students to success. Students are actively involved in their own learning and understand what the data tells them about their learning. Students develop develop their own learning profile and track their own learning to be successful in science.
WS1333	Constructivism in the Science Classroom	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML1	Elementary, Middle, High	Joel Palmer	You may have heard the term constructivism or constructive learning. You may have wondered, “What does it mean and how can it inform my instruction?” This using a minds-on approach this presentation will demystify the term and demonstrating how and understanding of this concept can influence classroom instruction.
WS1334	Student and Novice Teacher Development through Data Collection	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML2	Middle, High	Bailey Bambi Jeff Blacklock	This session will help student teacher supervisors (or mentor teachers for novice science teachers) gather data to help new teachers analyze their practice. Using data collected during class by a supervisor or mentor provides a basis for co-discovering the small things that can escalate into huge issues.
WS1335	Formation and Geologic Evolution of the Moon	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML5	Elementary, Middle, High	Allan Treiman Cassandra Runyon Stephanie Shipp	Lunar scientists will share the story of the formation of our Moon and the geologic processes that have been occurring over the last 4.5 billion years in an interactive discussion with participants. Recommended related hands-on classroom activities will be demonstrated. Participants will receive the presentation and lesson plans.
WS1336	Solve It, Shake It, Find It, Make It!  Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Camp	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML6	Elementary	Shawn Turpin Melissia Sneed	Want to keep students learning during the summer? This session will focus on how to create a summer camp for elementary students integrating science, technology, math, and engineering. Students learn about GPS devices, chemical reactions, building/creating a house to withstand wind,and creating movies using claymation. Handouts will include examples of proposals and sign up sheets. A power point showing highlights of the 2007 camp will be shown followed by questions and answers.
WS1337	15 minutes to TAKS - 10th Grade	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML7	High,College	Tracy Jolivette	Powerpoint Presentation of Released TAKS tests for those looking for another way to prepare students for the TAKS - Information in presentation can be used once a week for 15 minutes to prepare students for the 10th grade TAKS test or daily in smaller increments.
WS1338	5 E Model of Motion and Energy for Middle School	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML9	Middle	Deborah Linscomb Ginny Heilman	Experience research-based, 5 E Model instructional strategies designed to build conceptual understanding of motion and energy at the middle school level. Age-appropriate, learner-centered activities designed to support student learning throughout the middle grades will be shared.
WS1340	Calling All Principles of Technology Teachers!  Feedback Clinic - Sharing Session	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML11	High	Karen McDowell Danny  Allan David Hailes	Join other Principles of Technology teachers in the first-ever CAST Feedback Clinic for educators teaching PT/Applied Physics/Technical Physics. Share your ideas, thoughts, and suggestions. There will even be an automated response system for those that wish to share anonymously. An agenda will be provided to streamline the clinic. Great for educators interested in hearing more about the course from the frontlines!
WS1341	Forces, Energy and Motion: It’s off to the races with K’NEX Education Models	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 1-Room 2	Middle	Robert Jesberg	Experience the fun and excitement of learning just as your students will be able to experience as you build and experiment with K’NEX models of vehicles.  Explore physical science content with high interest activities that allow students to design their own investigations.  One K’NEX Education FEM Set will be raffled.
WS1342	Moon Colony Challenge: Can you handle it?	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 4B	Elementary	Amanda Reisen	Earth science topics challenging students to recall what they know, dare to admit what they don’t, and apply what they will learn to the challenge of being the chosen group to colonize the moon.  Includes rock cycle, resources, comparing the Earth and Moon, and many other TEKS.
WS1343	Toys Gone Wild!	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 5A	Elementary, Middle	Dwight Portman	Leverage more fun into your classroom. Discover how to use homemade and commercial toys to teach physics concepts like simple machines, forces, motion, and energy.
WS1344	Evolution is a Central Theme in Biology. Learn How to Teach it	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 5B	Middle, High	John Koonz	Evolution is one of the most important concepts in modern biology.  This session will present some basic strategies for effectively teaching this fascinating subject.
WS1345	Lets Blow Something Up (...Not Really!!) : The Method To Our Madness!!	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 6A	Middle, High	April Alexander Tracy Pippins	Have you ever been at a loss for a good lab?   This compilation of hands-on activities has helped our students master specific science objectives.  The activities range from scientific investigations and the scientific method to physics and chemistry concepts.  Materials will be provided.
WS1346	Tiered Lessons: Personalizing Differentiated Instruction in Science Using Technology and Online Curriculum	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 6B	Elementary	Ginger Britain Jan Gerick Tita Alarcon Mary Swinton	Experience differentiated instruction in an interactive, hands-on session.  Discover how integrating curriculum and technology can provide personalized instruction for learners at all levels.  Participants become science learners in a multimedia, scaffolded learning experience using tiered lessons found on an online curriculum planner.   Learn how tiered science lessons can maximize learning.
WS1347	Dive in with Physical Models: Exploring the Properties of Water	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 7	Elementary, Middle, High	Tim Herman Margaret Franzen	Life happens in water.  Explore the physical properties of water using tactile models that really work. Models are available through a free model lending library.  Handouts provided.
WS1348	Explore and Experiment with Lyondell	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 8B	Elementary, Middle, High	Lisa Felske	Learn about a hands-on program from Lyondell Chemical Company that contains lesson plans for K-12 classrooms, safety information, demonstration activities, hands-on lab activities, and other useful resources.
WS1349	Volcanoes: A Monitoring Simulation and 3D Models	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 9B	Middle, High	Christine McLelland	Experience a high-energy activity in which students become "real-time" scientists, monitoring an active volcanic island about to erupt. This hands-on group simulation emphasizes the importance of accurate data and competence in fellow scientists as teams depend on each other for advice and analysis.  Participants receive CD with activities and models.
WS1350	Space Science Give-Away	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 10B	Elementary, Middle, High	Deborah Jensen	Choose from a wealth of biological, physical, Earth, and space science activities that support your own instruction. Choose from activities for multiple subjects and grade levels in hard copy, CD, and DVD formats. Teacher-curriculum developers will demonstrate selected National Space Biomedical Research Institute classroom activities.
WS1351	Motivating African American Students to Learn Science: Success Is What Success Does	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 1-Ballroom A	Elementary, Middle, High	Idol Mallard Vanessa  Westbrook	How do you ensure student success among the various learning styles and cultures?   In our quest to provide an environment conducive to learning, the gap in science achievement for African Americans children is steadily increasing. Participants in this forum will learn data-proven strategies and share their personal experiences as we make sure that "No Child Is Really Left Behind"
WS1352	Independent Investigation Method To The Rescue! … Anatomy of an Integrated Science Research Project	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 1-Ballroom B	Elementary	Sue Rolf Jean Ann Keen	Independent Investigation Method Specialists from the IIM Institute share a 7-Step formula for research that will pump new blood and breathe new life into anemic curriculum strategies, resuscitate deflated lesson plans, rejuvenate bored underachievers, and model how even the youngest learners can do authentic research without copying from a book.
WS1353	In-Transit Science: Interactive Bulletin Boards	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 1-Ballroom C	Elementary	Lisa  Hansen Lisa Webber	Turn "down time" into "teachable time". Come see how the use of interactive science bulletin boards reinforce concepts. Students will enjoy engaging in simple hands-on science tasks while moving between classes.  CD's will be avilable with examples of bulletin boards that cover all of the tested TEKS.
WS1354	Using the Design Process to Reinforce The Scientific Process: Marsbound! Mission to the Red Planet	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 8C	Middle, High,College	Paige Valderrama Graff	Marsbound is an engaging hands-on activity that uses the excitement of Mars exploration as the “hook” for getting students interested in the process of design, engineering and technology (DET). It compares that process to that of the iterative process of science. NASA resources relating to Mars exploration will be provided.
WS1355	Making Science Come Alive With Partnerships	11/15/07	2:00 PM	3:15 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML10	Elementary, Middle, High	Nancy  Moreno	Learn about science partnerships that have yielded gains in student learning and improvements in science teaching, and have changed the direction of scientific research.
WS1400	Ocean Literacy - Making Connections	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 5B	Elementary, Middle	Kelly Morales	Ocean Literacy is an understanding the ocean's influence on us, and our influence on the ocean. This session will focus on our connection to resources from various ocean habitats, and how this impacts the animals that call those habitats home.
WS1401	Sink and Float Activities through Archimedes' Principle with Pre-Service Primary Teachers	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 8B	Elementary, Middle, High	David Lamp Ratna Narayan	Several Sink and Float activities will be conducted in a hands-on fashion modeling instruction with primary students. Simple "Does it Sink or Float?" through boats displacing water will be modeled. Efficacy with a Pre-service Teacher audience will be presented.
WS1402	Project-Based Learning	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 16A	Elementary, Middle, High	Lori  Petty	Project-Based learning is not a new, but is gaining momentum in classrooms. Students in classrooms need to know when, where and how they will use the concepts. By placing TEKS and curriculum into real-world contexts, students gain a deeper knowledge of the concepts and retain them well beyond “the test.”
WS1403	Be Resourceful...Go Natural!	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 16B	Elementary, Middle, High	Cynthia Holcomb Amy  Ruhterford Marsha Tharp Debbie  Lisoski Howard Miller	Be Resourceful...Go Natural! will focus on alignment of Earth science objectives in grades K-8 with TEKS addressing natural resources; then connect to IPC and Biology with environmental issues that impact energy sources. Hands-on activities will be featured at each grade level and participants will receive a CD of all material presented in this session.
WS1404	Biotechnology Activities for All Students	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 17B	Middle, High	Tom Cynkar	Explore unique and easy biotechnology labs appropriate for all students. These fun, hands-on activities teach concepts that crossover into other areas of science. Try DNA extraction, DNA spooling, Dye/DNA electrophoresis - just some of the activities you'll experience in this whirlwind session. Learn more about this important, fun technology.
WS1405	Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary-Texas's Own Coral Reef!	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 9A	Elementary, Middle, High	Bill Crowley	An overview of the history, geology, marine life and ecology of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 110 miles off the Texas coast. Information will be provided about the Down Under, Out Yonder program in which teachers who are divers can learn more and accompany an expedition to the FGBNMS!
WS1406	Chicken Little or Pollyanna: Teaching about Global Warming and Global Conservation	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 1-Ballroom B	Middle, High	Arla Anderton	Chicken Little might yell, “The Globe is warming!”  Pollyanna could answer, “There’s something we can do!”  Students can learn about their family’s use of electricity by reading an electric meter, making observations, recording data.  Assessment includes a variety of products, one of which is a family plan for conserving energy.
WS1407	XTreem Science TEKS 7.9 and 8.6	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 10A	Middle	Pamela Harrell Linda Hodges	Join us to learn about how you can use XTreem Science to teach concepts related to human systems and interactions among human systems, and feedback systems.
WS1409	TESTA Strand: Between the Stars (Multi-wavelength Astronomy)	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 12B	Middle, High	Dr. Mary Kay Hemenway Kyle Fricke	Investigate visible, infrared, and ultra-violet light with activities. Learn about the stuff between stars.  Receive publication "StarDate: Beyond the Solar System". Sponsored by NASA   and McDonald Observatory.
WS1410	WOW your student with ENGAGING projects and lessons	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 11B	Middle, High	Lori Bradley Carol  Hix	Learn some exciting and ENGAGING lessons, activities and projects that you can take back and use immediately. All projects are tied to the TEKS and are written with the WOW framework in mind. We promise you'll be amazed at what your students can do!
WS1411	Focus on Fundamental Physics	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 11A	High	Brian Kloepfer	Experience the excitement of physics with hands-on investigations from our popular physical science kits. Using proprietary apparatus, the creative activities deliver an exceptional educational experience to students. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple machines, and light and optics. Door prizes!
WS1412	Science Select: 4th and 5th Grade Science Curriculum for Texas Teachers	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 1-Ballroom A	Elementary	Carol Daniels Carolyn  Hopper	The authors will present an overview for administrators and teachers showcasing the format of the Science Select curricula for Grade 5 as well as, the newly completed 4th Grade program for Texas teachers. Positive 5th grade TAKS score results will be shared. Handouts will be provided.
WS1413	No More Darn Volcanoes! Science projects with more style, less stress!	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 4B	Elementary, Middle, High	Michael Murray	Abstract: K-12.  Loudspeakers made from cereal bowls, Cardboard-box Microbiology, household Chemistry experiments, and more.    Stop dreading Science projects and have some fun, and learn something along the way!
WS1414	Water Cycle Fun	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 4C	Elementary	Carla Naylor Jo Williams	Teachers will learn water cycle activities for primary students.
WS1415	Exploring the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 5A	Middle, High,College	David Allard	Participants will be involved in a simple activity illustrating the use of the Hardy-Weinberg equation. Links to evolutionary biology will be explored including the founder effect.
WS1416	Space Connections—News, views, and clues for your class!	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 17A	Middle, High	Marguerite Sognier Debbie Jensen	Get connected with current research on human survival in space with a NASA researcher and experience activities to inspire your students to learn essential, standards-based skills!
WS1417	Forensic Science Curriculum	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 1-Room 1	Middle, High	Kenneth  Rainis	Finally, an integrated curriculum that uses forensics to explore science concepts! Explore the exciting world of forensic science with our new middle school curriculum in a box Inquiry InvestigationTM module and related investigation kits.  This unique program allows students to learn analysis skills and apply them to actual cases involving DNA, blood, fingerprint, forged document and trace evidence—over 50 activities!. Each participant will receive a special resource CD on this unique program including curriculum outline, sample activities correlated to the Texas Standards (TEKS).
WS1420	The Expanding World of Biology: How Do I Keep Current?	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML2	Middle, High	Deanne Erdmann Tadzia GrandPre Nancy Moreno	Learn how the BioEd Online website provides time-efficient strategies for preparing engaging, relevant, and up-to-date lessons for your students.
WS1421	Using teacher-generated and free resources from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 12A	Middle, High,College	Anthony Bertino Patricia Nolan Bertino	Free resources to enhance and improve your lessons. Topics include stem cell research, cloning, evolution, obesity, disease and DNA chip technology.  All participants will receive several DVDs, CD-ROMs, Virtual Labs and animations from H.H.M.I.  as well as our lecture scripts and other teacher-generated materials.
WS1422	A Guide to Becoming a Science Fair Superhero	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 13A	Elementary, Middle, High	Mark Oleksak	A dynamic hands-on and Discussion workshop for teachers who have minimal experience in planning and organizing a science fair.  Free take home materials will be handed out!
WS1423	Bringing TEKS to Life Through Big Books	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 13B	Elementary	Alison Schmerler	Join us to learn how nonfiction, interactive science big books can bring TEKS topics like the water cycle, energy, force and motion, and rocks and minerals to life for grades 1-3. Big Book Science offers gorgeous photographs, unique interactive materials, and plenty of solid, hands-on science teaching ideas.
WS1424	Teaching Critical Thinking While Preparing For The Science TAKS	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 14	Elementary, Middle	David Noel	Learn how to teach critical thinking basics in the science classroom, reinforce the TEKS, and prepare the students for the science TAKS test with  the RUBIES TAKS strategy.
WS1425	Join the Journey to the Moon! NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 9C	Middle, High	John Keller Stephanie Stockman Heather Weir Stephanie Stockman	NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Mission, set to launch in Fall 2008, will orbit the Moon for a year, collecting detailed information about the Lunar environment. The mission will not only enable future human exploration and but will also provide excellent opportunities for future science investigations. Come learn about LRO from the Mission Team in this interactive discussion.
WS1427	Explosive Partnerships:  Building a High School Rocketry Program With Community Support	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18A	Middle, High	John Chandler Greg Burnham Pat Gordzelik	In 2005, Estacado High School students broke the sound barrier with an engineering project they built themselves. Learn how rocketry and engineering impacted their high school science program and how partnerships with Texas Tech University and Tripoli Rocketry Association helped the school's rocketry program grow and excel.
WS1428	Big Science for Little Hands	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18B	Elementary	Arlyne Sarquis	Increase the effectiveness of your students’ science experience with engaging lessons that use non-threatening toys and common objects and as a bonus are connected to children’s literature. Come see how.
WS1429	Super, Wow, Neat Science for Everyone	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18C	Elementary, Middle, High	Ron Perkins	Discrepant events are great hooks for teaching science.  Having presented over 800 workshops, being awarded three of the top national awards for science teaching, and teaching 33 years, Ron will share a few of his best lessons using Educational Innovations, Inc. products.  Ron is the founder of Educational Innovations.
WS1430	Keeping it Real: Increasing Relevance Through Problem-Based Learning in Math and Science	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 18D	Middle	Linda Cook Michelle King	Use collaborative problem solving to increase academic rigor through relevant application and the integration of math and science.
WS1431	Cooking up Science in the Early Childhood Classroom	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 19A	Elementary	Michelle Cardenas Violetta Lien	Cooking up science in the classroom can be a breeze with these science based units on the five senses and life cycles which intergrates math, reading, music, social studies and art. These units are developed for a Bilingual or ESL classes to teach the science concepts as well as develop their academic language skills.
WS1432	Using the Tools of Science Safely	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 4-Room 19B	Elementary	Linda Scott Margaret Eddy	Not confident using metric measurement? Not sure how to use a double pan or triple beam balance? Would you like a refreasher using the Tools of Science? Would like an engaging way to introduce Safety to your students? You will recieve 1 page illustrated handouts for each of the Tools of Science listed in the TEKS along with Grades K-5  Safety First! learning experiences.
WS1433	Content Trailers: a media-rich experience that sparks learning at light speed!	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML1	Elementary, Middle, High	Joanne  Billingsley Cynthia Gonzales	A content Trailer is a short, 3-to8-minute, media-rich experience that stimulates the viewer both visually and emotionally. They are designed to invoke the inquiry process in your students. Content Trailers are a great way to introduce new TEKS and leave your students wanting to learn MORE.
WS1435	Are You Teaching Your Students an Authentic View of Science?	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML5	Elementary, Middle, High	Eugene  Chiappetta	Examination of science textbooks, surveys, and professional literature indicates many students are receiving a distorted view of science – one that often inflates the work of individual scientists, disseminates too much information, and engages students in highly simplistic hands-on activities. Here is what to say, what not to say, and do during science instruction.
WS1438	Conclusions Based on Data	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 2-Room ML8	Middle, High	Teresa Talley	In this workshop you will learn how to effectively teach students how to write lab conclusions based on data in a painless and time effective manner.
WS1442	Simple Machines Make Work Easier!  How can we help students to understand what that means?	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 1-Room 2	Elementary	Robert Jesberg	Participants will build, investigate and experiment with K’NEX models of simple machines as they determine how each machine ‘makes work easier.’ Which machines multiply force, which multiply distance, and which change the direction of force? Let’s find out through experimentation. Two Simple Machines Single Sets will be raffled.
WS1443	New Genetic Activities from Flinn Scientific.	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 1-Room 3	High	Maureen Hunt	Teacher developed and student tested genetic activities will make it easier to teach fundamental genetic concepts.  Activities range from basic topics to advanced placement, and include pencil/paper as well as laboratory activities.
WS1444	Critters In Your Classroom	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC Level 3 Room 4A	Elementary, Middle, High	Will Martin	Grab your students’ attention with critters in the classroom. Whether you use a hands-on curriculum or develop your own lessons, live animals enhance inquiry-based science explorations. Participate in fun, simple activities. Animal care/handling information presented. Receive free product samples.
WS1445	Enhancing Field Studies with Technology	11/15/07	3:45 PM	5:00 PM	ACC-Level 3-Room 6A	Middle, High,College	Roger Palmer Anita Palmer	Maximizing field studies requires placing field-measured variables in context. What technologies are most useful to support NCLB topics? We'll survey five strategic technologies we've used to enhance students experiencing nature from local schoolyards to international adventures.  These technologies include digital photography, probeware, GPS, GIS, and presentation software.