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SHORT COURSES
Short Courses offer participants an opportunity to explore a specific science concept in-depth during a three- or six-hour course. Short Courses are California standards-aligned and include a considerable amount of hands-on activity, interactive instruction, group work, and discussion. They are optional, additional-fee events that are open to registered conference participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Unsold Short Course tickets may be available on-site at the conference, but as many Short Courses sell out early, CSTA highly encourages advance ticket purchase. Short Courses will be held at the Westin Long Beach Hotel and shuttle service will be provided.
Friday,
October 26 (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) |
| SC1
- Inquiry-Based Explorations and Investigations of Properties of Matter Experience inquiry-based lessons on the properties of matter and how the theme flows through the K-5 science standards, and learn how to gradually guide students towards student-directed learning opportunities. Fee: $15.00 Presenter: Patricia Caldera, Academic Coordinator, UC, San Francisco Co-Presenter: Sabine Jeske, Academic Coordinator, UC, San Francisco Grades: 3 - 5 |
| SC2
- Beyond the Solar System: Earth's Place in the Universe Join NASA Universe Education Forum members in Beyond the Solar System. Explore student misconceptions and space science research. Receive professional development DVD with classroom videos and classroom activities. Fee: $15.00 Presenter: Sarah Jawed, Science Teacher, Independent Elementary School, Castro Valley USD Grades: 6 - 12 |
| SC3
- Ocean Dynamics--Exploring Currents, Upwelling, and Downwelling Explore ocean currents and see how thermohaline circulation causes upwelling, downwelling, el Niño, and la Niña. Learn how wind influences ocean circulation patterns. Build models, and leave with curriculum guide. (COSEE/SWMEA) Fee: $15.00 Presenter: Megan Gray, Science Teacher, Tesoro High School, Capistrano USD Grades: 9 - 12 Click here to add this course to your registration. |
| SC4
- Energy from the Sun Explore scientific concepts of solar energy through hands-on activities for all grade levels. Activities include: solar beads, balloons and ovens, NaturePrint® paper, thermometers, radiometers, solar concentration and collection, and photovoltaics. Fee: $10.00 Presenter: Cindy Welchko, Curriculum Associate, The NEED Project Co-Presenter: Barry Scott, Program Associate, The NEED Project, PG&E Solar Schools Grades: K - 12 |
| SC5
- Discrepant Events and Pseudoscience Help Teach the Nature of Science Use discrepant events and science vs. pseudoscience activities to teach critical thinking and the nature of science. Participants receive materials and handouts. Appropriate for elementary through college level instructors. Fee: $40.00 Presenter: Walter Wogee, Retired Science Teacher, Carter High School, Rialto USD Grades: 3 - 13+ |
| SC6
- Bringing OCR's "Mystery to Medicine" to Life through Scientific
Investigation How does the science of medicine work? Help your students understand the mysterious inner-workings of their bodies as simple scientific activities create meaningful connections to OCR's Mystery to Medicine stories. Vocabulary development, data analysis, and writing skills will be addressed. Fee: $15.00 Presenter: Andrea Mauk, Science Teacher, Tenth Street Elementary School, Los Angeles USD Grades: 3-5 |
| SC7
- EEEWWW Is Not a Scientific Word!! Explore the arthropods. Dissect and rebuild an owl pellet. Conquer your fears of the unknown by desensitizing yourself. Prizes and materials provided by Acorn Naturalist and Science on the Go. Fee: $25.00 Presenter: Michelle Price, President, Science on the Go Grades: K - 5 |
| SC8
- Academic Literacy in Science -- Focus on Writing This course provides secondary teachers with tools for having students generate meaningful writing. Participants will learn how to design effective writing prompts, make use of rubrics, and evaluate student work. Fee: $25.00 Presenter: Arthur Beauchamp, Director, Sacramento Area Science Project , UC, Davis Co-Presenter: Rick McCallum, Secondary Reading Specialist - School of Education Academic Coordinator, UC, Berkeley Grades: 6 - 12 |
| SC9
- Pacific Adventures with the Aquarium of the Pacific Dive in with the Aquarium of the Pacific! Explore marine habitats and learn ways to integrate marine science into your curriculum. Tours, activities, and free materials included. This Short Course will be held at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Fee: $30.00 Presenter: Alie LeBeau, Teacher and School Resources Coordinator, Aquarium of the Pacific Grades: K - 5 |
Saturday,
October 27 (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) |
| SC10
- Discovering Plate Boundaries--Using Data to Understand Plate Tectonics "Discovering Plate Boundaries," is a data-rich exercise to help students discover the processes that occur at plate tectonic boundaries. Participants will receive a CD containing all course resources. Fee: $15.00 Presenter: Richard Pomeroy, Lecturer/Supervisor Teacher Education, University of California, Davis, School of Education Co-Presenter: Richard Hedman, Director of Science Grades: 6 - 13+ |
| SC11
- Shop Before You Adopt! Learn the AIM Process for Analyzing Instructional
Materials Interested in standards-based instructional materials to teach science? Use Analyzing Instructional Materials (AIM) to make evidence-based decisions about which instructional materials are right for you, your school, and your students' learning. (K-12 Alliance) Fee: $30.00 Presenter: Jo Topps, Regional Director, K-12 Alliance / WestEd Co-Presenter: Kenneth Tang, Teacher/Staff Developer, Garvey School District/K-12 Alliance Grades: K - 13+ |
| SC12
- Bring Oceans into Classrooms with California’s National Marine
Sanctuaries California’s National Marine Sanctuaries offer a range of hands-on, standards-based curriculum and lessons. Dive into education with America’s underwater treasures and pick up materials to bring oceans into your classroom. (COSEE/SWMEA) Fee: $10.00 Presenter: Claire Johnson Fackler, National Education Liaison, NOAA/National Marine Sanctuaries Co-Presenter: Laura Francis, Education Coordinator, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Grades: 3 -12 |
| SC13
- Earth’s Place in the Universe: Galaxies, Stars, Planets, and
Us Explore the universe with your students. Learn about the origin and evolution of the universe: stars, galaxies, planets, and us. Take home a six-week module on cosmic or planetary evolution. Fee: $65.00 Presenter: Jill Tarter, Director, Center for SETI Research, SETI Institute Co-Presenter: Edna DeVore, Deputy CEO and Director of Education and Outreach, SETI Institute Grades: 9 - 12 |
| SC14
- Ten Minute Lessons on Motion: Explorations in the Primary Grades Attend this engaging, hands-on workshop with activities that involve young children in inquiry learning, and build understandings of forces and motion. Explore and create developmentally appropriate classroom activities that introduce young children to Newton’s laws of motion. Fee: $15.00 Presenter: David Nickles, Science Educator, California State University, Long Beach Grades: Pre K - 2 |
| SC15
- Meaningful Feedback: Strategies on Formative Assessment Using Notebooks This session will give you the opportunity to go through the implementation of science notebooks. Participants will practice how to evaluate student work using meaningful feedback. Fee: $25.00 Presenter: Yolanda Guerrero, Science Teacher, VIPS/ Calexico USD Grades: K - 8 |
Saturday,
October 27 (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) |
| SC16
- A Head Start on Science: A Mini-Course This workshop will engage early childhood educators in hands-on, developmentally appropriate science activities that not only engage their young learners with science content but also provide strong literacy and math connections. Fee: $45.00 Presenter: Gregory Potter, Assistant Professor, Benerd School of Education, University of the Pacific Grades: Pre K - 2 |
| SC17
- Water on Earth Exciting inquiry-based learning is promoted using multiple instructional strategies in this standards-based, 5th grade, water cycle unit. Instruction for using science notebooks and eight teacher-tested comprehensive lesson plans will be provided. Fee: $20.00 Presenter: Sue Magdziarz, Coordinator, Center for Cooperation in Research and Education, Ocean Institute Grades: 3 - 5 |
| SC18
- Earthquakes -– A One-Day Workshop for Teachers This session is for teachers who wish to learn more about earthquakes, seismology, plate tectonics, and related earth science, and implement hands-on activities. Free teaching materials and lessons. Fee: $10.00 Presenter: Lawrence Braile, Professor, Purdue University Grades: 3 - 12 |
Saturday,
October 27 (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) |
| SC19
- Essential, Effective Strategies for Language Learners Participate in a workshop demonstrating connections between science and literacy focusing on ELs through strategies that reinforce science content while building vocabulary, literacy, oral language development, and writing. Fee: $15.00 Presenter: Mercedes Durón-Flores, Science Resource Teacher, Valle Imperial Project in Science Grades: Pre K - 8 |
| SC20
- RAIM: Record of Assessment in YOUR Instructional Materials Are your assessments telling you about your students’ learning? RAIM will help you analyze the quality of the assessments in your instructional materials. Bring your text; we’ll do the rest! (K-12 Alliance) Fee: $30.00 Presenter: Melissa Smith, Science Staff Developer, Canyon Lake Middle School, Lake Elsinore USD Co-Presenter: Kathy DiRanna, Statewide Director, K-12 Alliance Grades: K - 12 |
| SC21
- Teaching and Assessing Science Process Skills of Inquiry for Primary Come experience investigations and assessments that offer primary students challenging hands-on opportunities to demonstrate what they know and are able to do as a result of their science experiences. Fee: $35.00 Presenter: Sheryl Mercier, Science Teacher, Dunlap School, Kings Canyon JT. USD Grades: K - 2 Click here to add this course to your registration. |
| SC22
- Energy and Environmental Technologies -- Carbon, Climate, and Energy This standards-based workshop will provide teachers with an understanding of the carbon cycle and the uses of technologies, such as radiocarbon dating, to examine changes in the environment over time. Fee: $10.00 Presenter: Carey Kopay, Executive Director, Edward Teller Education Center, UC, Davis School of Education Grades: 6 - 12 |
| SC23
- Creating Magnetic Demonstrations Use ring, pill, and cow magnets to create unique demonstrations. Build a demonstrator for electric current, planetary motion, and momentum conservation. Make a hand-powered "levitating magnet motor" and more. Fee: $20.00 Presenter: Michael Pollock, Retired Teacher, Santa Clara County Office of Education Grades: 3 - 12 |
| SC24
- Rockin' & Rollin' Geology Be a geologist by incorporating hands-on rock activities with academic language. Classify rocks, core-sample cupcakes, identify samples of mineral uses, and play matching games that teach the rock cycle. Fee: $35.00 Presenter: Patricia Smith, SEARCH Science Program Coordinator, Whittier City School District Grades: K - 8 |
Conference
Questions?
California
Science Teachers Assn.
3800 Watt Avenue, Ste. 100
Sacramento CA 95821
tel: 916-979-7004
fax: 916-979-7023
e-mail registration@cascience.org
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