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1 - Is Your Drinking Water Safe?
Activities within Hydroville Curriuclum Project's Water Quality Scenario introduce students to what's in their drinking water and where it comes from. To understand these concepts, participants will read annual drinking water reports, learn chemical characteristics of contaminants, and play the Water Quality Hazard Game.
2 - Environment + Economy + Community = Sustainability
What is “Sustainability” all about and why should you incorporate it into your teaching? You will come away from this session with an understanding of “Sustainability” and information on why and how to integrate it into your teaching. We’ll take a look at a comprehensive new program, the Sustainable Oregon Schools Initiative, and how it can support your efforts to move your classroom, school and/or district toward sustainability. Resources on education about sustainability and sample lessons will be provided.
Lori Stole, Zero Waste Alliance; Joe Zenisek, science teacher, Molalla River SD
3 - Research Directed Learning Environments
Scientists and educators have been working together to develop valuable system strategies in the classroom to meet the needs of both schools and public land management agencies. These systems incorporate integration of workflow realities with student performance needs. This program was developed over 30 years using Universal Design in Learning theory.
4 - Volcanoes in Your Classroom!
Come learn to make "safe & sane" Volcanoes in your classroom! These models realistically represent how they work and do not contain harmful chemicals! Information on how volcanoes work will also be presented. Additional information will be available regarding PSU class offerings to gain valuable background!
5 - Project DataStreme
Learn about opportunities to receive 4 "FREE" graduate credit through SUNY Brockport with this on-line American Meteorological program. Classes in hydrology, oceanography and meteorology form in the Fall and Spring and can be offered through distance learning. Only 3 required sessions in a central location the rest fits your time schedule!
6 - Climate Change
From melting ice caps in Arctic and Antarctic, to acidification of ocean waters, what are research scientists discovering about climate change? Information for this presentation has been gathered from teacher workshops held this summer and fall at Oregon State University. Funded by the Environmental Protection Agency and Oregon Sea Grant, the workshops brought teachers and scientists together to explore the current results and thinking about climate change. Included with the presentation will be EPA fact sheets and student problem solving templates.
7 - Websites for Newbies
Designing Functional Classroom Webpages with Frontpage
Do you want to communicate with students, parents and administrators via the web? Know how to use a keyboard and mouse? Then this session is for you!
In this class you will make a webpage with Frontpage. This course is an introduction to basic html, web design, contnet dos and don'ts, and much more.
8 - How NAEP Results Support Teachers and Administrators
Using 2005 mathematics and reading assessment results, this workshop will provide:
*An analysis of NAEP subgroup scale score results for Oregon and their relationship to closing the achievement gap
*Professional development on how to use NAEP scale score data and item maps to identify student knowledge and skill in content areas.
9 - Lynn's Gimmicks
I will demonstrate several of the best labs and demonstrations that I have discovered over my 34+ years of teaching. Take at least one idea back to your classroom to Ooh and Aah your students. There will be a limited number of handouts available.
10 - Energy and Society: Forests, Energy and You
October is Energy Awareness Month! This session will energize you with activities from the PLT Energy & Society kit. Activities help students develop critical thinking skills to make decisions about their energy use. Hands-on activities, music and dance to enhance the study of energy issues. Come explore where the energy is!
11 - The Places We Live
"The Places We Live" (PLT’s new module) will provide educators with a useful tool for placed based education to help create a bond between young citizens and their communities. Educators will be given an opportunity to explore investigations focused on how local environmental issues are linked to social and economic changes.
12 - Kinesthetic Physics
Kinesthetic (body motions) demos involve the students first hand. Participation is guaranteed and many learning styles are incorporated. This session asks YOU to bring your favorite kinesthetic activity to share. Particularly powerful for younger students. I’ll lead with some examples, like electrons flowing from atom to atom.
13 - Use Authentic Digital Sky Data for Earth-in-Space Inquiry Lessons
Access the real sky (unlimited by weather, night hours, and city lights) via archived digital images in common formats via the web. We’ll demo simple astrophysics projects involving apparent motions of the sky, suitable for early elementary students. For advanced users we’ll direct you to more complex digital resources and projects.
14 - Seeing the World in a Different Light: Exploring in the Infrared!
Take your students on a field trip to a place they’ve
never seen before: your classroom in the Infrared. Learn
about the IR portion of the electromagnetic spectrum and
how students can “see” the world in infrared. Discovery
and inquiry possibilities abound. Posters, handouts, and
resource CDs (for 25).
15 - "Make a Splash in Your Class" Educational Opportunities at the Oregon Coast Aquarium
No trip to the coast would be complete without a visit to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. We offer over 32 different classroom and large group presentations aligned with the Oregon Department of Educations common curriculum goals covering subjects in marine biology, oceanography, natural history, as well as physical, life, earth and space science. Discover the many educational opportunities we have for you and your students. We will give away prizes and share fun trivial ocean facts. So whether you’re an ambitious teacher willing to make long field trips or just short on time and would like us to visit you, then be sure to stop by and discover what the education department at the Oregon Coast Aquarium has to offer you.
16 - Engaging Students Across the Curriculum: Place-Based Education
Place-based education (PBE)is the process of using the local community and environment as a starting point to teach concepts in language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and other subjects across the curriculum. Emphasizing hands-on, real-world learning experiences, this approach to education increases academic achievement, helps students develop stronger ties to their community, enhances students’ appreciation for the natural world, and creates a heightened commitment to serving as active, contributing citizens. Principles of this approach will be presented as well as numerous successful examples from a Salem/Keizer SD middle school science class. One possible template of this model will be shared. Finally, in small groups, participants will begin the process of brainstorming and developing how PBE could be used in their own school settings.
17 - Mystery Planet: Explore Samples Returned from Planet X!
Mystery Planet Revealed: The long awaited sample return mission has arrived back to Earth. Our team of scientists must now examine, analyze, descibe, classify and infer about the origins of the materials returned. What processes are at work on this "Mystery Planet"? Is it Earth-like? Could it support life?
Inquiry? .... You bet!
18 - The Oregon Explorers initiative: Linking field, classroom, and computer learning via GIS
The Oregon Explorers initiative is a prototype multi-subject learning model developed in conjunction with OSU and a number of state and local entities. Oregon Explorers would be a select group of youth who learn about Oregon’s natural resources and watersheds, and contribute to their sustainable use, in conjunction with OSU’s Oregon Explorer (a GIS and natural resource digital library) and via field, classroom, and computer activities. An education portal would be created to facilitate access to specific educational information and data for natural resource applications throughout the State.
19 - Connecting Climate Change & Earth Science with Local Landscape,
Climate change is a hot topic. It provides a way of making earth science, geology and geologic history meaningful and accessible through exploration of what local rock formations--and formations of similar age around the globe-- tell us about past climates. The geologic record is a powerful tool for education about the rates and consequences of past climate change--and the implications for today's on-going process, including volcanic eruptions, sedimentation, oceanic circulation, and extinction. Biology is also important in understanding modern and ancient climactic information--for example, local and fossil leaf shape and stomatal structure as indicators of climate and CO2. The study of past and on-going climate change makes local geologic history relevant to today's issues.
20 - Writing Through Science
This session is intended for Middle and Upper Elem. teachers (Pre-service as well) who are looking for different ways to engage their students in writing. Not all students are inspired to "brainstorm" for ideas to write about within their L.A. classes. For those students looking for purposeful writing, science can be a great vehicle. Using the "4-Square Writing Method", I have developed a process for writing lab results that is individually differentiated and ELL (English Language Learner) friendly. This method allows rigorous science expectations of all students while meeting them at their writing level and allowing them relevant application for their writing skills.
21 - Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators
At our we will have representatives all day long to share our organization
22 - AIS Traveling Tool Kits
I'd like to reserve this space and get the session description to you after I meet with my PI next week.
23 - Astrobiology in the Classroom
Is there life elsewhere in the universe?
What is life's destiny on Earth and beyond?
How did life originate on Earth?
These are just three of the many questions that Astrobiology is attempting to address. Astrobiology is a relatively new science that integrates biolgy, chemistry, physics, earth science and astronomy. It is a science rich with opportunities for inquiry.
In this session particants will get up to date information on current discoveries in the field of Astrobiology. They will also get many ideas on how to apply the concepts in the classroom.
24 - Science, Pseudoscience and Teaching Your Students How to Tell the Difference
Can your students make sense of the barrage of scientific and pseudoscientific information they hear on a daily basis? Teach them to apply the principles of "Science Thinking" to everyday situations. These simple rules of thinking can help students become better informed voters, consumers, and citizens of the world. Information will be presented in a way that is both illustrative and entertaining.
25 - TI-84 and Vernier: A Great Combination for Science!
The ability to utilize the mini-USB ports on the TI-84 and 84 plus provide powerful computing and data collection potential when coupled with Vernier probes specific to the physical sciences. Come learn more about the hands-on, "real-time" data collection possibilities available with minimal costs and minimal technology.
26 - What Do Best Practices Look Like?
What do "best practices" look like in the science classroom? Can teachers of science use a "standards-based" approach to teach reasonable content? Is there a place for creativity and professional judgement, and still meet the demands of state assessment testing and "No Child Left Behind" mandates? Will "STEM" efforts prevent us from meeting the needs of ALL children?
Come prepared to discuss these and many more important issues as together we explore "best practices" in the science class.
27 - Las OLAS - Ocean Learning Activites in Spanish
Olas means "waves." It's also an acronym for Ocean Learning Activities in Spanish, a program developed to spark an interest in science, the ocean, and learning among Spanish-speaking students and families on the Oregon coast. Established through a partnership between Oregon Sea Grant and the Oregon Community Foundation, the Las OLAS Program holds Ocean Science Family Nights at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) and the Oregon Coast Aquarium, gives workshops for English Language Learning Teachers from across Oregon, and translates into Spanish of many of the educational materials used at HMSC. Family Night programs have included such topics as tsunami preparedness, seafood safety, plankton, and marine mammals. About 20 adults and 40 elementary students, many of whom have attended more than one session, participated in Las OLAS activities during the past year. We hope to expand Las OLAS in the coming year to include older students and to provide information in Spanish on even more topics.
28 - COORDINATED SCIENCE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Since a kilogram of feathers and a kilogram of lead have the same mass, how do they appear different and why? Come and participate in our session using this integrated inquiry-based curriculum proven to engage students throughout the lesson. Observe how this active curriculum uses learning strategies and different assessments to increase comprehension. Witness how students understanding of Active Physics, Active Chemistry, Earth Comm & Active Biology concepts through inquiry can lead to developing new learning situations by applying what they have learned
29 - INTERACTIONS IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE
How do scientists describe interactions in terms of energy? Come and participate in our session using this inquiry-based curriculum proven to engage students throughout the lesson. Observe how this active curriculum uses learning strategies and different assessments to increase comprehension. Witness how students understanding of InterActions in Physical Science concepts through inquiry can lead to developing new learning situations by applying what they have learned.
30 - Bicycle powered Nintento and other Alternate Energy Ideas
Learn about how you can use alternate energy sources in the classroom. We will look at an exercise bike generator system that is used to power a TV and Nintendo NES game system. Learn how to build your own wind or bike generator system in your classroom. We will also build an ice cube tray battery system.
31 - Museums as Science Educators
The emerging focus of the Douglas County Museum is how to use inquiry as a way to engage both history and natural history. I would like to speak on how museums serve a critical role in presenting scientific concepts to the general public and especially to students.
If possible, the Douglas County Museum in Roseburg would like to tour science teachers through the Museum's exhibitions and behind the scenes into our natural history collection storage areas. We can do this all day following the concurrent schedule you are using- or something else if you'd prefer.
32 - TIDES: Teaching Investigation and Discovery through Estuary Study
The TIDES curriculum consists of 14 distinct units to assist middle school students and teachers in the investigation and discovery of estuaries and their connection to watersheds and the ocean. Components consist of an Activity Guide, Explorer kits, Estuary study backpacks, and a variety of background resources. TIDES is designed to encourage classes to explore the rich and diverse estuaries of Oregon and Northern California, to understand the importance of these extremely productive and highly impacted ecosystems, and to share their findings with South Slough and their community.
33 - ODE Science Curriculum and Instruction Update
State policy impacts Oregon science teachers. Learn what remains the same: science is still a required component of the CIM, scientific inquiry work samples, content standards and performance standards. Updates and what’s new: Oregon’s Literacy Plan; science standards review/revision timeline; the Oregon State Board of Education’s work on diploma requirements; the REAL web portal for teacher resources, online Searchable Standards, No Child Left Behind (NCLB), AYP and report cards. Meet and ask questions/give feedback to Oregon's state science curriculum specialist. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the 2005-07 Teaching and Learning to Standards!
34 - School Science Fair tips and tricks
Tips on organizing a school science fair. A checklist to guide you through the organization process and information on next steps will be provided. Rules for doing safe and ethical pre-high school projects will be presented.
35 - Engaging Inquiry with Water Rocketry
Ever thought of making a rocket out of a 2-liter pop bottle, launching it like a missile, and reaching distances topping 500 feet? If you're not 12 anymore you probably haven't, but your students would love it! We'll show you our unique version of pop bottle rocketry that has yielded excellent inquiry work samples and stratospheric student motivation. You will leave with all the information necessary to design and launch rockets, create work samples, and organize a friendly rocketry competition. Come for our little hydro version of October Sky!
36 - Aquatic Invasives in Your Classroom
This Poster Session will include information about curriculum being developed,possible invasives in your classroom and how to disposed of those in a humane way.
37 - Having Fun with Rocks
Rocks can be a way to practice several skills while at the same time getting students to be more aware of different types of rocks. Depending on their level, students can begin to understand that different characteristics are related to how the rocks formed. Both activities involve students working with their skills of observation. You will go through the two activities and take home worksheets that can be used immediately along with teacher notes. Door prizes for some rock samples will occur.
38 - Discovering Oregon's Geology
We invite OSTA participants to learn about a professional development program that features a 14 day field experience with scientists providing unique insight and expertise interpreting Oregon's geology. Great Earthquakes and Tsunami Day will be featured to illustrate how Teachers on the Leading Edge (plate margins) promotes understanding of new Earth Science concepts and facilitates transfer to classroom teaching.
39 - Bringing Earthwatch Home
How to connect "science on the wild side" to elementary students using Earthwatch techniques I learned researching Grevy's zebras in Kenya this summer.
40 - "Inquiry" Minds Want to Know
Got Questions about Inquiry? Learn a few tips and get some ideas for turning regular lessons or plain topics into inquiry lessons. Bring your challenging topics and questions and we will seek practical answers. Inquiry does not need to be complicated! It's what science should be about!
41 - Partners in Science
a fantastic $15,000 grant provided by M.J. Murdock Trust for high school science teachers. A $7000 follow-up grant for the high school. Come and learn more about it!
42 - OHSU's Middle School Teacher Institute (TIES)
Calling Middle School Teachers!
Bring Research into Your Classroom
Please join us for a conversation about OHSU’s new program, TIES (Teacher Institute for the Experience of Science).
Learn about the pathways for both Portland metro and rural teachers and how to apply. June Poling, Year One Teacher Participant, and Berk Moss, TIES Staff, share their experiences and provide first-person perspective on the value and richness of the program.
WHO: Middle school teachers; pairs from the same team or school preferred
WHAT: A 3-week summer immersion experience into the world of scientific research
WHERE: OHSU main campus and Primate Center in Beaverton
YOU WILL RECEIVE:
*help developing fun science activities for your students
*fellowship of $1600 and college credit
*scientist’s support and classroom visits
*option of a classroom visit by Oregon Zoo or a field trip to OHSU
43 - $10,000 Grants to Oregon Teachers from InvenTeams
The Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams Program awards $10,000 to teachers to support high school teams in addressing a problem by creating a new invention. Saturday Academy has provided technical assistance to Oregon teams applying for this grant. Up to five teams will be selected for this year's awards! Attend this session to learn about the application process and to hear from past InvenTeams teachers about why this opportunity is so great and the steps they took to win the $10,000.
44 - AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics)
The mission of AWSEM is to inspire young women to pursue careers in science, math and engineering through hands-on activities and exposure to professional role models in their communities. Come find out how to start your own AWSEM club at your school!
45 - Oceanography with Project Maury
Project Maury oceanography activities. Carry out activities and learn about available resources. Free materials!
46 - HOP 2
Plastics are an important material in our lives. Hands On Plastics provides a free resource kit with activities and plastic resins for experimentation.
47 - SAE in Motion
The Society of Automotive Engineers provides free resource kits for inquiry and exploration. Build a car and race for success! Learn how to tap into SAE for your students.
48 - To the Edge of Space: a partnership in high-altitude ballooning
Experience the enthusiastic partnership of a college and a K-6 school as they share the adventures of high-altitude balloon launching. Toyota Tapestry sponsored the grant that brought this project together. See how your K-12 classroom can participate in the program on a shoestring budget. What is the program design? What is its history? This presentation will show one classroom's adventure in authentic science inquiry as they implemented teamwork to design, construct, and launch experiments as part of balloon payloads.
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