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 CALIFORNIA
SCIENCE EDUCATION CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 2, 2008
SAN JOSE CONVENTION CENTER
FIELD COURSES
Field Courses offer hands-on learning experiences at
exciting destinations throughout the San Jose area.
They are optional, additional-fee events that require
advance ticket purchase and are open to adult, registered
conference participants on a first-come, first-served
basis. Field course buses depart from the San Jose Convention
Center. Times listed include travel time, which may
vary depending upon road and traffic conditions. Please
arrive at the bus departure site in front of the San
Jose Convention Center 15 minutes prior to the scheduled
departure time to ensure an on-time departure. For outdoor
activities, participants are encouraged to wear walking
shoes, layered clothing, and a backpack containing sunscreen,
sunglasses, a hat, binoculars, camera, a notepad, and
a pen. Meals and snacks will be provided only where
noted.
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 FC01:
TEACHING SCIENCE AT THE TIDEPOOLS
Thursday, October 30, 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Experience fun and standards-based science at one of the
world’s most diverse ecosystems, the rocky intertidal. The
afternoon will begin with a visit to the Seymour Center and
an in-depth introduction to the rocky intertidal habitat,
and then move on to visit local tide pools in this beautiful
and biologically rich area along the Santa Cruz coast. We
will explore the rocky intertidal, identifying and examining
specimens unique to this habitat. The course will conclude
with breakout sessions and resource materials for grade-specific
field activities followed by wine and cheese. Lunch is included.
Grades: K-12 Fee: $59
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 FC02:
EDUCATION OUTREACH AND FIELD ECOLOGY AT JASPER RIDGE BIOLOGICAL
PRESERVE
Thursday, October 30, 12:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Participants will visit JRBP, Stanford's biological field
station, and will have the opportunity to tour the Sun Field
Station, Stanford's first green building, tour the Jasper
Ridge Global Climate Experiment, and experience (in several
ecosystems) the curricula used in the JRBP/Eastside school
field studies class. This field trip includes some hiking
on trails, so please dress appropriately (long pants and tennis/hiking
shoes).
Grades: 6-12 Fee: $35
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 FC03:
KAYAKING AT ELKHORN SLOUGH
Friday, October 31, 7:15 am - 2:00 pm
No experience is necessary for kayaking in Elkhorn Slough.
Stable double kayaks provide our mode of transport for a naturalist-led
tour of one of our country's 27 estuarine reserves. Located
between Santa Cruz and Monterey, the Elkhorn Slough is home
to hundreds of species of migrating birds and large populations
of both sea otters and seals. Enjoy a relaxing paddle while
learning about the area from your naturalist guide. Lunch
is included.
Grades: K-13+ Fee: $65
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 FC04:
FUSION/ASTROPHYSICS TEACHER RESEARCH ACADEMY AT LLNL
Friday, October 31, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Edward Teller Education Center at Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratories (LLNL) will provide participants with
hands-on activities in fusion and astrophysics. Participants
will hear presentations from the scientists at the center
of LLNL's fusion energy research programs and will tour the
state-of-the-art National Ignition Facility. Proof of U.S.
citizenship must be provided in advance. Lunch is included.
Grades: 6-13+ Fee: $65
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 FC05:
NASA AND SETI INSTITUTE HELP YOU PREPARE FOR IYA!
Friday, October 31, 8:15 am – 5:00 pm
2009 is the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first telescope
and has been designated as the International Year of Astronomy.
Become involved with NASA's SOFIA Project as well as the Kepler
Mission to discover extra-solar planets. Educational materials
will be distributed and classroom activities demonstrated.
Visit NASA research facilities and learn about NASA Astrobiology
Institute’s education program. Educator resource guides will
be distributed. U.S. citizens only. Lunch Included.
Please note: The price printed in the registration
brochure is not correct. The correct price is listed below.
CSTA apologizes for the error.
Grades: 3 – 13+ Fee: $60
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FC06: DISCOVER RAFT
Friday, October 31, 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Reduce your teaching costs by using readily available materials
and manufacturers’ discards! The Resource Area For Teaching
(RAFT) has been providing excellent activity ideas and inexpensive
materials to teachers for 12 years. Education staff will guide
you through a series of science activities during two hands-on
sessions, and you will leave with materials to do the activities
with your students. You will learn easy techniques to “creatively
repurpose” materials to support your curriculum. Shopping
time will be included.
Grades: Pre-K - 12 Fee: $39
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 FC07:
FIELD TRIP TO THE HAYWARD FAULT
Friday, October 31, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Participants will learn about the geologic and cultural
history of the southern Hayward Fault. Stops will include
visits to public sites where gradual movement (creep) along
the fault has offset curbs, sidewalks, etc. in Fremont Central
Park, in downtown Hayward, and at the Oakland Zoo. Participants
will get to see the Mission Peak Landslide (one of the largest
and most visible in the Bay Area). Lunch is included.
Grades: 3-13+ Fee: $62
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 FC08:
RESEARCH AND PRACTICE: HOW IS MUSEUM RESEARCH RELEVANT TO
THE CLASSROOM?
Saturday, November 1, 8:45 am - 12:15 pm
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose is a hands-on, interactive
museum geared toward children ages birth-10 and featuring
science, math, arts, and humanities exhibitions. This workshop
will provide teachers with time for exploring the museum and
the opportunity to learn about some of the research that has
been done at the museum regarding children and learning, and
how research conducted in the museum might be relevant to
the classroom.
Grades: Pre-K - 5 Fee: $5
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 FC09:
MONTEREY BAY WHALE WATCH
Saturday, November 1, 7:45 am - 2:30 pm
Enjoy a day at sea off the coast of Monterey, the best place
in the nation to view a variety of marine mammals and seabirds.
The Monterey Submarine Canyon approaches close to the shore,
allowing deep water species of whales, dolphins, and seabirds
to occur near the coast. Shallow water species, such as the
gray whale, are found very close to shore in the narrow shelf
region. The trip will be led by marine biologists who will
fully narrate and answer questions during the trip. Lunch
is included.
Grades: Pre-K - 13+ Fee: $69
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 FC10:
STANFORD LINEAR ACCELERATOR CENTER
Saturday, November 1, 1:15 pm - 4:45 pm
This field course will include an overview of particle physics
research conducted at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
(SLAC), a view of the giant detectors required to observe
subatomic particles, and a stroll down the Klystron Gallery,
the world’s longest building.
Grades: 9-12 Fee: $34
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 FC11:
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM AND MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(MBARI)
Saturday, November 1, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Experience the Monterey Bay Aquarium without the crowds!
Tour the aquarium and its new Splash Zone exhibit before general
opening, and learn about its educational offerings. Participate
in and receive hands-on activities that integrate inquiry,
ELL strategies, and ocean science. Then visit the Monterey
Bay Aquarium Research Institute and take a behind the scenes
walking tour to wee why MBARI is recognized as a leader in
the ocean research, technology, and engineering fields.
Grades: Pre-K - 12 Fee: $72
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 FC12:
EDUCATOR’S FIELD TRIP TO CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER
Saturday, November 1, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Participants will be introduced to the educational resources
at Chabot and then enjoy a hands-on astronomy workshop with
correlations to the California standards. The visit will also
include a planetarium show, guided observatory tour, and time
to explore the exhibits. Event-related resources and discounts
for the gift shop will be provided. Lunch is included.
Grades: K-12 Fee: $70
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