CALIFORNIA SCIENCE EDUCATION CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 22-25, 2009
PALM SPRINGS, CA

CONTENT FOCUS SEMINARS

These three-hour programs are specifically designed to provide secondary teachers with intensive coursework in each of the major science content areas: life science, earth/space science, chemistry, and physics.

Each course will be held concurrently on Saturday, October 24, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

CFS1: Discovering Plate Boundaries

"Discovering Plate Boundaries" (DPB) is a data-rich exercise to help you discover the processes that occur at plate tectonic boundaries. The exercise is built around four global data maps: 1) Earthquake location and depth, 2) Location of volcanic activity, 3) Seafloor Age, and 4) Topography and bathymetry. Participants will receive a CD with all map and activity resources used in the course.

Fee: $35

Presenter: Richard Hedman, Interim Director, Center for Math and Science Education, CSU Sacramento

About the Presenter: In his position at the Center for Mathematics and Science Education, and as the Co-Director of the Sacramento Area Science Project (SASP), Rich Hedman designs and provides professional development programs for teachers of science. Rich has extensive experience in inquiry science, lesson study, teacher research, and model-based reasoning through his current positions and former experiences as a high school earth science teacher.

Co-Presenter: Richard Pomeroy, Lecturer/Supervisor Teacher Education, UC Davis School of Education

CFS2: Teaching Evolution in a Secondary Classroom

Build a stronger background in evolution so you can be more comfortable with teaching evolution. This course will focus on three main areas of evolution: Darwin’s theories, the evidence for evolution, and the patterns and mechanisms of evolution. Please bring your adopted textbooks as a reference.

Fee: $35

Presenter: Jeff Orlinsky, Science Department Chair, Warren High School

CFS3: Stoichiometry and Thermodynamics

Learn “real life” examples of stoichiometry and thermodynamics to help you gain a better understanding of the concepts. This course will help you to provide everyday examples for your students as well as some new ways to think about these topics.

Fee: $35

Presenter: Jody Selco, Professor, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Co-Presenter: Chris Brazier, Associate Professor, California State University, Long Beach

CFS4: Re-Charge Your Teaching! Delving into Electricity and Magnetism

Lecture, hands-on activities, demonstrations and web-based resources will help you understand and teach E&M. Start with static electricity, flow into current electricity (pun intended!) and investigate how electricity and magnetism relate. Common misconceptions will be discussed, a demonstration apparatus will be made, and directions for other equipment and resources will be provided.

Fee: $35

Presenter: Laura Henriques, Professor and Science Department Chair, CSU Long Beach

Co-Presenters: Kathryn Beck, Science Teacher, Bolsa Grande High School and Meredith Ashbran, Science Teacher, Cabrillo High School