SCIENCE TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
A Message from the Conference Chairpersons
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are here. More than just standards, the NGSS represent one of the most substantive changes in the delivery of science education in a generation. In recognition of the pressing need to make sense of these changes by all educators, the San Diego Science
Educators Association (SDSEA) has revived its annual conference devoted to networking and sharing
best practices in science education.
Science is both a body of knowledge which is known, and a process to find new knowledge. The
NGSS—including engineering–will now encourage students to use and apply the tools and practices of
scientists and engineers: research problems, construct models, design experimental protocols, carry out
investigations, analyze data, and argue from evidence. Students will now become much more involved
in developing and applying scientific ideas. At the same time, the NGSS will ensure that students understand the relevance of science and engineering in their lives, and that scientific thinking is used to make
sense of their world.
The NGSS Performance Expectations integrate science/engineering practices with the Disciplinary
Core Ideas and Crosscutting Concepts and require that students demonstrate their knowledge. The
challenges for science instruction will be great, including the design of innovative lessons which weave
together these ideas, the delivery of these lessons to engage students, and the creation of assessment
vehicles which truly measure student learning.
Networking and sharing best practices with our colleagues now becomes more important than ever as
we start to create novel lessons for a new, Next Generation of students who are capable of applying
their science/engineering knowledge to solve future problems.
Thanks to the San Diego Unified School District, San Diego County Office of Education, and Grossmont College for their support of this conference. And thank you all for joining us as we begin the
demanding —but invigorating—work of designing and implementing the Next Generation of science
education.
Chuck Abel
Conference Co-Chair
President, SDSEA
Steve Rodecker
Conference Co-Chair
SDSEA Board Member
Spring, 2014
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Featured Speakers
Kevin Hardy
After more than 35 years of engineering and exploration with Scripps
Institution of Oceanography, Kevin is now President of Global Ocean
Designs. As the “Lander Commander” of the DEEPSEA CHALLENGE
EXPEDITION lead by James Cameron, Hardy was responsible for the
design, construction and operation of the twin unmanned free vehicles
that carried scientific sampling and theatrical camera payloads independent of Cameron’s one-man vehicle. Kevin’s vehicles were part of the
first successful expedition in 52 years to the deepest point in any ocean
on earth.
Enjoy Kevin’s enthusiasm for science and engineering, and relive the
adventure, as he presents in words, pictures, and videos what it was like
to be there! From Australia to the Challenger Deep, from Guam to living
among island people of Ulithi Atoll, Kevin’s story epitomizes how
science and engineering matter!
Dr. James Nieh
Dr. James Nieh, SDSEA’s 2012 Excellence Award recipient
for University Level Science, is interested in the evolution
of communication in social bees and factors that influence
honey bee health. Recently, he has begun to focus on the
effects of pesticides and pathogens on honey bee behavior
and health.
In addition to cutting edge research, Dr. Nieh is widely published, and graciously shares materials for K - 12 teachers
on his web site U C San Diego Nieh Lab. Watch for his talk
“The Science Behind Saving the Bees.”
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Table of Contents
General Information……………………………………………………………… 4
Featured Attractions………………………………………………………………. 5
Conference Committee…………………………………………………………… 6
Presentations………………………………………………………………………
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Presenters Index……………………………………………………………….......
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Exhibitor List………………………………………………………………………
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Map of Conference Area at Grossmont College………………............................... Back
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Acknowledgements
The SDSEA wishes to acknowledge the support of the following persons and organizations:
Carin Holliday for the SDSEA website online presenter and participant registration development.
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General Information
Exhibits
Exhibits are located in Griffin Center where you will find the latest textbooks, hardware, software, lab equipment and
business sponsored educational materials. Visit the Exhibitors from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
College Credit
You can obtain San Diego State University Extension Credit, one semester unit, by paying the necessary fee,
attending sessions at the SDSEA Conference, and completing the necessary assignment(s) to fulfill the required 15 hours.
Register at the College Credit information table starting at 7:45 on Saturday.
Food
The SDSEA is happy to provide complimentary coffee and a snack in the morning until 8:30 a.m. and a boxed lunch in the
afternoon. A coffee cart will also be available in the morning.
Cancelled Sessions
Sessions listed in the program were confirmed as of printing time. The SDSEA has no control over presenters who cancel
or who are no-shows. The SDSEA will do its best to inform conference attendees if a session has been cancelled or if the
room number/time has been changed. Please watch for posted information in front of the registration area.
Door Prizes Drawings
Door Prize drawings will be held throughout the day. Drop off your Door Prize Ticket (located on your name badge) in the
box in the Exhibit Hall. Stop by the Exhibit Hall throughout the day to see if you have won one of the amazing door prizes
contributed by the exhibitors and SDSEA. The Grand Prize will be selected at 3:45 pm. For prize drawings at 3:45, you
must be present to win.
Conference Schedule
7:45 am - 8:15 am
8:15 am - 9:05­am
9:15 am -10:05 am
10:05 am -11:10 am
11:10 am -12:00 pm 12:00 pm -12:40 pm
12:50 pm -1:40 pm
1:50 pm - 2:40 pm
2:50 pm - 3:40pm
3:45 pm
— Registration, Morning Coffee
— Session 1
— Session 2
— Keynote Speaker - Kevin Hardy + Exhibitor Time
— Session 3
— Lunch + Exhibitor Time
— Session 4
— Session 5
— Session 6
— Closing Event and Grand Prize Drawing in the Exhibits Area
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Featured Attractions
The Green Machine
The Green Machine is a K-4 “Seed to Table” agriculture program that teaches in a “Farmers Market” atmosphere, describing the journey of the seed as it grows into a fruit and arrives at your table. The Green Machine
comes to your school equipped with an interactive, in-the-class exploration program.
The Green Machine program creates opportunities:
• Teaches children where food comes from
• Helps them make healthier food choices
• Gives them a greater understanding of natural systems
• Introduces students to scientific concepts in a real world situation
• Reinforces classroom learning
The Green Machine comes equipped with:
• A soils research station (complete with live earthworms)
• An integrated pest management station (with role play scenarios and puppets)
• A water cycle station (complete with dramatic role play and costumes)
• Musical and dramatic wrap-up designed to reinforce the learning
• Comprehensive teacher packet complete with pre and post Green Machine activities
Attend the Open House in the van anytime during the conference to learn more about this exciting program!
Splash Mobile Science Van
The Splash Science Mobile Van will come to your school and present your 4-6 grade students with a meaningful hands-on scientific experience. Your students will use experimentation and teamwork to investigate a water
quality problem. The lab is fully contained with scientific equipment and multiple workstations.
The Splash Van is a completely self-contained mobile science laboratory. It is the experience of a field-trip
brought directly to your school!
The Splash Lab provides your students with hands-on experience including:
• Microscopes with live specimens
• Chemistry experiments
• State of the art computers.
Attend the Open House in the van anytime during the conference to learn more about this exciting program!
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Conference Committee
Conference Co-Chairpersons
Chuck Abel
Retired Educator/Administrator
SDSEA Webmaster
Steve Rodecker
Science Specialist, Biology Teacher
Sweetwater Union High School District
Program Committee
Chuck Abel
Su Scott
Middle School Science Teacher
Escondido Union School District
Steve Rodecker
Jelen Rodecker
4th-6th Grade Reading Teacher
National School District
Martin Teachworth
Physics Teacher
La Jolla High School
Registration
Jelen Rodecker
Exhibitors Coordinator
Chuck Abel
Su Scott
Preconference Publicity
Steve Rodecker
Chuck Abel
Food Coordinator
Gina Woodard
Biology Teacher
Hilltop High School
Carol Radford
Retired Educator
Natural History Museum
Volunteers Committee
Martin Teachworth
Lorand Irinyi
SDSEA Board Member
College Credit
Barton Hayes
Retired Educator, Grossmont UHSD
Martin Teachworth
Door Signs/Signs
Steve and Jelen Rodecker
Conference Program Design and Production
Steve and Jelen Rodecker
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8:15 am to 9:05 am
Health Professions Informational Session & Tour
9-College
General
371
The workshop will provide information about the Allied Health & Nursing Programs. We will discuss the pre-requisites
and application procedures. M Denise Aceves, Health Professions Outreach Coordinator & Student Success Advisor, Grossmont College
Dan Lopez, co-presenter
Our Environment, Our Health: Making the Connection
6-12
Environmental Sciences/Life Sciences
376
The connection between environmental pollutants and health issues is an ongoing concern. Learn about ToxTown and
other free, interactive resources from the National Library of Medicine to help students learn the science behind toxic
substances in the environment and their impact on human health.
Kelli Ham, Consumer Health and Technology Coordinator/Librarian, UCLA Biomedical Library
San Diego Blood Bank High School Program
9-12
Life Sciences
Overview of high school program and Q&A.
Sue Forster
522
Using Technology to Enhance Science Curriculum
4-8
Technology
523
See how to use QR codes, GPS, phones, and cameras with websites and simulations to stimulate learning. Learn about
Scratch and Popplet and how easy they can be added to your curriculum. When done you will have lessons and ideas for
grades 5-8, including lessons to integrate Computational Thinking.
Laura Barker, Teacher, Carlton Hills, Santee School District
Support NGSS and Common Core Goals with Freeware!
6-8
Technology
524
NGSS looks for students to be able to gather data and formulate models. Common Core requires those same students to
be able to communicate their findings. In this session we’ll look at some of the current freeware available to help students
and teachers achieve these goals.
Brendan Casey, Science Teacher, Joan MacQueen Middle School, Alpine Union
Using Picture Books in Schoolyard Science
K-5
Environmental Sciences/Cross-Curricular
526
Nothing grabs student interest like outdoor learning. Learn how narrative nonfiction and fact-based fiction picture books
can be used as mentor texts to help focus student learning in the schoolyard and school garden and allow teachers to integrate science and Common Core writing standards. Cindy Jenson-Elliott, Garden Coordinator, Explorer Elementary Charter School, SDUSD
Science Fair and NGSS: Natural Fits
7-12
Pedagogy
528
Doing science fair projects is a natural fit with the NGSS. Join us as we discuss ideas to integrate science fair projects and
NGSS into your class­—and keep your sanity!
Steve Rodecker, Science Specialist/Biology Teacher, Chula Vista High School, Sweetwater Union High School District
Visit the Exhibitors in Griffin Center from 8:15 am to 3:30 pm.
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8:15 am to 9:05 am (continued)
99 Cent Science
4-12
General
581
99 Cent Science is a fun filled hour of hands-on science demonstrations/labs that can be created with inexpensive materials found at a 99 Cent store. These activities are aligned to the NGSS 8 Science Practices. These activities include the
areas of Life, Physical and Earth Sciences.
Melanie Brown, Academic Support Teacher, SweetwaterUnion High School District
Shannon Chamberlin, Christine Fax-Huckaby, DWAST, Sweetwater Union High School District
So you think you can model?: NGSS Practice 2--Moving from Awareness to Implementation
4-12
Pedagogy
582
SDSU Project Learn teachers will share lessons, student work, and video examples from their intensive NGSS study.
Participants will engage in sample lesson and analysis. This will answer the question “How do these look in a real classroom?” Focus on Practice #2. See all 4 Project Learn workshops. Lenelle Wylie, Co-Presenters: Jeremiah Potter, Dave Tupper, Jessie Wade-Robinson
The Power of the Arts in Mastering the NGSS!
6-8
Integrated/Cross-Curricular
535B
Walk away with engaging ideas and resources for integrating art/science at the middle school level, in an effort to enhance
student experience and mastery of the NGSS.
Nicole LaBella, Teacher, Joan MacQueen Middle SchoolAlpine Union
Stephanie Jacques, co-presenter
8:15 am to 10:05 am
A Wind in the Door: A Unit for Biology and ELA
9-12
General, Cross-Curricular
358
The audience will play the role of students as Josh and I model our collaborative, cross-curricular unit. We use Madeleine
L’Engle’s A Wind in the Door, a “Science Fiction vs. Science Fact” journal, and supporting resources to teach scientific
concepts as well as critical reading/thinking skills. Ev Nusic, Biology/Life Sciences Teacher/Science Dept.Chair, Mountain Empire High School, Mountain Empire USD
Joshua Carter, co-presenter
Science/Engineering Practices In Your Curriculum K-5
STEM
375
The NGSS will change the content that students are required to know. However, these new standards focus on the way in
which students learn the content. In this hands on session, we will discover how to enrich current curriculum with the science and engineering practices emphasized in the NGSS. Sharon Fargason, Teacher/Author, Fay Elementary, San Diego Unified School District
Rebecca McRae, co-presenter
Reasoning, Dialogue, Reading & Writing in Science
6-12
Integrated/Cross-Curricular
525
This session will focus on a lesson sequence that explores a simple model of motion. It will incorporate the Science Literacy Framework with model based reasoning to illustrate how the goals of the NGSS can be met as well as meeting the
Common Core Standards for Science and Technical subjects.
Arthur Beauchamp, Director, of SASP, UC Davis
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8:15 am to 10:05 am (continued)
Engaging Students as Citizen Scientists
6-College
Environmental Sciences
527
Students can participate with scientists in research projects by collecting data about plants, birds, insects, weather, and astronomy. The San Diego Citizen Science Network can help educators identify online programs and smartphone apps that
enhance learning in and out of the classroom.
Nick Regoli, Associate Biologist, San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy
Shelley Glenn Lee, co-presenter
Discovering the Organization of the Periodic Table
4-College
Physical Sciences
583
This hands-on session lets you use atoms models to make molecules, learn how to write chemical formulae, and discover
the organization of the periodic table via inquiry. At the end, you will be able to see why the chemistry of the elements in
a family are similar.
Jodye Selco, Professor, Cal Poly Pomona, Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
9:15 am to 10:05 am
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The Science Behind Saving the Bees
Room 370
Learn about the current research about bees and how science is trying to save them.
Dr. James Nieh, Professor of Biology, UCSD
S.T.E.M.ming the Gap in Outdoor Education
4-12
STEM
359
A new, creative approach to outdoor education strategically incorporates STEM into outdoor education programs. In this
session, we will explore how rock climbing, a high and low ropes course, GPS, map and compass, plus other activities can
be utilized to provide development in STEM subjects.
Sarah Ahrens
Using Robotics to Teach STEAM/STEM Education
K-College
STEM
371
We plan on discussing our company, how to use robotics to teach STEAM/STEM education and what is a robot. We are a
manufacturer and developer of innovative teaching and learning solutions utilizing educational robotics platforms.
Rachel Miller, STEAM Consultant/Head Instructor, ROBOTIS Inc
Aaron Park, co-presenter
Developing Processing Skills
6-12
Pedagogy
376
Learn how to use art, creative and scientific writing to develop processing skills, learn content and excite students. Four
processing activities to develop vocabulary and conceptual understanding will be covered.
Martin Teachworth, Physics Teacher, La Jolla High School, SDUSD
Kinetic Friction Surprises
9-College
Physical Sciences
522
A series of “clicker” style questions on kinetic friction will be presented, and answers will be evaluated through a simple
(and cheap) hands-on exploration of the phenomenon involving cups and saucers.
Dr. Galen Pickett, Professor of Physics, CSU Long Beach
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9:15 am to 10:05 am (continued)
Engaging Students in Science Through Visualizations, Simulations and Digital Resources
4-8
Technology
523
Lessons utilize free digital resources, visualization tools and simulations to support student learning through inquiry
based activities. This session will share some of the lessons, resources, strategies tips from teachers in CyberQUEST and
iQUEST and an opportunity to preview the tools. Dr. Debbie Delucia, Professor, Cal State San Marcos
Concept/Performance Tasks in the Classroom 6-12
Integrated Life and Physical Sciences
524
Alien Blood in the classroom! Teachers will participate in 2 actual Concept/Performance tasks from start to finish. The
first task asks why the Alien is sick (a pH activity). The next activity is Reaction in a Baggie. This activity will focus on
the NGSS science practices.
Marilin Escalante, Chemistry Teacher, Mar Vista High, Sweetwater Union High School District
Jennifer Jackson Fee and Melanie Brown, Sweetwater Union High School District
Science and Literacy: Core of Students’ Learning 9-12
Integrated/Cross-Curricular
526
Using Brokers of Expertise Content Literacy in Science PD Module, CCSS for Literacy can be translated into effective
instructional strategies fostering academically rigorous science classes. Science notebooks allow acquisition of science
knowledge and development of literacy skills.
Maria Simani, Executive Director, California Science Project, UC Riverside
Henry Shimojyo, UC Riverside
Biology Action Modeling (BAM)
9-College
Life Sciences
528
The new AP Biology and NGSS Life Science standards frequently ask students to design and describe models. Join us as
we explore action modeling in the new standards with three examples: Protein Synthesis, Photosynthesis, and Mitosis.
Participants will use and receive copies of the models. Steve Rodecker, Science Specialist/Biology Teacher, Chula Vista High School, Sweetwater Union High School District
NASA & NGSS: Integrating STEM in Your Classroom
4-12
Earth Science/STEM
581
Learn about free resources for integrating your students’ STEM learning designed by educators working with scientists,
engineers, and mathematicians for whom every day is about integrated problem solving. Receive free resources for your
classroom and engaging lessons that you can use immediately.
Ota Lutz, NASA JPL
Student Designed Experiments in the Classroom: Detouring the Roadblocks (NGSS Practice 3)
4-12
Pedagogy
582
SDSU Project Learn teachers will share lessons, student work, and video examples from their intensive NGSS study.
Participants will engage in sample lesson and analysis. This will answer the question “How do these look in a real classroom?” Focus on Practice #3. See all 4 Project Learn workshops. Rachel Poland, Scott Stambach, Jeff Rapp, Crystal Howe
The Arts in the Next Generation Science Standards
6-8
Integrated/Cross-Curricular
Experience the power of art in mastering the NGSS
Stephanie Jacques, Teacher, Joan MacQueen Middle School, Alpine Union
Nicole LaBella, co-presenter
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10:05 am to 11:10 am
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
The Deep Sea Challenge Expedition
with Kevin Hardy
Marine Scientist and Engineer
Enjoy Kevin’s enthusiam for science and engineering, and relive his adventure as he presents in
words, pictures, and video what it was like to be a part of the deep sea challenge expedition with
James Cameron as they explored the deepest oceans of earth.
Griffin Gate Room
Griffin Center
11:10 am to 12:00 pm
If a Picture is Worth a 1000 Words, a Simulation is Worth a 1,000,000 Words
3-12
General, Technology (Commerical Presentation)
ExploreLearning Gizmos are the world’s largest library of interactive online science simulations
Eileen Salsman, Consultant, ExploreLearning
358
Engineered for Society: Investigating a Cliff Model
6-8
STEM (Commercial Presentation)
359
Engineer a coastal breakwater (from the Issues and Earth Science from LAB-AIDS) and analyze the design. Explore how
the natural world is influenced by our engineered world, which in turn creates more societal issues that must be solved
through science and engineering practices. Donna Markey, Teacher/Consultant/Trainer, Vista Middle, LAB-AIDS, INC.
Dilani Rosa, co-presenter
San Diego Archaeological Center K-12 Programs
K-College
Integrated/Cross-Curricular
371
This presentation will include a brief history of the San Diego area, which dates back to 10,000 years ago, as well as an introduction to the San Diego Archaeological Center, including a description of our many education programs and museum
exhibits. Cara Ratner, Education Program Director, San Diego Archaeological Center
Engineering in the Elementary NGSS
K-5
STEM
375
Learn more about the vision of engineering as laid out in the Framework for K-12 Education and the Next Generation
Science Standards. Participants will work together to explore the possibilities of engineering in their own elementary
classroom. Cristina Trecha, California Science Project, UCSD
Melanie Villanueva, Californa Science Project, UCSD
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11:10 am to 12:00 pm (continued)
Small-Scale Science
K-3
General Science
376
Looking for engaging hands-on activities to spark curiosity in the minds of your budding scientists? Try your hand at a
variety of science activities that are perfect for a primary classroom. Age-appropriate and easy to execute, these projects
are fun, fascinating and educational. Kris Mooney, Director of Education, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Great Engineering Challenges of the 21st Century
6-College
STEM
522
The great engineering challenges of this century, as described by the world’s leading engineers, will be identified. Exploring STEM Careers Initiative (ESCI) utilizes STEM-based competitive events as an effective way to prepare students to
meet future challenges.
Dave Massey, Project Director Exploring STEM Careers Initative, San Diego Science Alliance
HHMI’s Making of the Fittest: Got Lactase? 6-12
Life Sciences
523
View HHMI’s short film, Got Lactase? The Co-evolution of Genes and Culture, which tells the story of how human
lactose digestion evolved in the last 10,000 years. Receive free classroom-ready resources to help you bring this
memorable example of the evolutionary process into your classroom. Dana Grooms
Project WET - Project WILD - Project Learning Tree
K-8
Environmental Sciences/Cross-Curricular
524
These curricula adhere to strict efforts for balance and objectivity and are backed by sound educational practices and
theory. They are concerned with providing information through hands-on lessons, as well as helping students to evaluate
choices and the make responsible environmental decisions. Katharine Havert, Environmental Educator
A Watershed Approach to Teaching Science K-5
Environmental Sciences
526
The Escondido Creek passes through the city of Escondido and the Elfin Forest, eventually reaching the San Elijo Lagoon
and the Pacific Ocean. This watershed serves as an “outdoor classroom” to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students learning about
plant and animal adaptations and ecosystem functions. Jeff Anderson, Education Director, San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy
Tara Fuad, Jeff Swenerton, and Peter Gilson, co-presenters
Taming the Wild Bowling Ball
6-12
Physical Sciences
528
Learn how to tame wild bowling balls for use in the science class to learn about motion, graphing and using the DUFAS
method to do calculations, increase problem solving skills and increase writing. Math will be discussed so this is not for
the faint of heart.
Martin Teachworth, Physics Teacher, La Jolla HS, SDUSD
You think what??!!
4-12
Pedagogy
582
SDSU Project Learn teachers will share lessons, student work, and video examples from their intensive NGSS study.
Participants will engage in sample lesson and analysis. This will answer the question “How do these look in a real classroom?” Focus on Practice #1 See all 4 Project Learn workshops. Tony Sandoval, Shawna Payton, Kari Koch, Brenda Muller
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11:10 am to 12:00 pm (continued)
Supermarket Chemical Reactions
K-College
Physical Sciences
583
The use of chemicals available in the supermarket enables students to safely explore a variety of chemical reactions in
sealed zip lock bags.
Jodye Selco, Professor, Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Cal Poly Pomona
Adding Rigor to the Science Journal
4-12
Pedagogy
525
Are youinterested in getting more out of your science journal? Share ideas of how to better organize an entire science
journal, units within the journal, and each individual activity. Increase the amount of higher level learning every day by
adding Rigor to your journal.
Jennifer Chranowski, Science Teacher, O’Farrell Charter Schools
Bernard “Buddy” Young, co-presenter
12:00 - 12:50 LUNCH
San Diego Science Educators is pleased to provide a complimentary boxed lunch
for all preregistered participants.
Lunches may be picked up between 11:45 to 1:00 at the Griffin Center.
Bottled water (and a limited amount of soft drinks) will be provided.
Please present your lunch ticket (located on your name badge sheet).
For on-site registered participants: lunches will be dependent on available quantities.
SPECIAL LUNCHTIME SESSION
For all Student Teachers and First or Second Year Teachers:
Bring your boxed lunch and meet with veteran teachers to find out how to become an
active science professional and be a leader in the science educator community.
“New Teachers and Professionalism”
Martin Teachworth and Barton Hayes
Room 527
Visit the Exhibitors in Griffin Center from 8:15 am to 3:30 pm.
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12:50 pm - 1:40 pm
DSM and STEM
K-5
General (Commercial Presentation)
Use Delta Science Modules to integrate STEM with your elementary students.
Delta Education Consultant, Delta Education
358
Investigating Your Battery-Powered Life!
6-12
Physical Sciences (Commercial Presentation)
359
We live a battery-powered lifestyle but most of us have no idea how batteries actually work. In this hands-on demo, make
a wet cell battery, explore the effect of using different metal electrodes on battery output, and consider ways to reduce the
number of discarded batteries in the waste stream.
Donna Markey,Teacher/Consultant/Trainer, Vista Middle, LAB-AIDS, INC.
Dilani Rosa, co-presenter
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NGSS Update
Room 370
This presentation will provide up to the minute information about the new standards and all that
they imply for materials, instruction and assessment. You won’t want to miss this practical look at
how the NGSS rollout is taking place and what it means for your classroom, school and district.
John Spiegel, Science Coordinator, San Diego County Office of Education
Amazing Activities that Teach NGSS. 9-12
STEM
371
Don’t fear the engineers! Start teaching NGSS by adding engineering. Give up the podium! Help students learn how to
think for themselves. Capture their interest! Make the Human Sustainability Standard engaging and fun. All this plus great
ideas and tools for teaching NGSS Chemical Reactions.
Karen Bowers, Department Chair/Honors Chemistry Teacher, Monte Vista HS, Grossmont Union High School District
Wind Turbines and the STEM Approach to Science Concepts
6-8
STEM, Physical Sciences (Commercial Presentation)
Teach the science concepts using the STEM approach with wind turbine materials from CPO.
Erik Benton, Consultant, CPO Science
375
Getting the Most from Museums
K-3
General Science
376
Do museums have classes for teachers? Can a scientist come to my classroom? Can we come to the museum for free?
How can I use the NGSS practices during a field trip? Find answers to these questions and more, while also rolling up
your sleeves to try out hands-on museum activities.
Kris Mooney, Director of Education, Reuben H. Fleet
Conservation Education Program
4-12
Life Sciences
522
The workshop uses a combination of lecture and hands-on activities to investigate the role of endocrinology in recovery
of endangered species. The mechanisms behind a the hormone assay Enzyme Immunoassay are outlined, participants
perform a mock EIA focusing on African elephants at Safari Park. Maggie Reinbold, Associate Director, Conservation Education Division, San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research
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12:50 pm - 1:40 pm (continued)
Using Computational Thinking Skills to Meet NGSS 6-8
Integrated/Cross-Curricular
523
How will you cultivate high-level critical thinking in your 21st century learners to meet the cognitive demands of NGSS
and Common Core? We will model a middle school, inquiry-based lesson introducing Computational Thinking - a problem solving skill set using creativity, logic, and collaboration.
Samantha Greenstein, Science Teacher, SDUHSD
Jeremy Sherwin, co-presenter
Marine Debris: It’s Everywhere!
K-12
Environmental Sciences
524
Investigate the impacts of trash in our environment. Integrate a shoreline or neighborhood cleanup into your program.
Analyze real Coastal Cleanup Day data. Empower your students to make a difference, wherever they live! Free curricula.
Annie Frankel, Education Coordinator, California Coastal Commission
Engaging 6-12 Graders with Coastal Field Studies
6-12
Environmental Sciences
526
Learn how the Tijuana Estuary, the largest coastal wetland in Southern California, provides middle and high school
monitoring-based field studies, complementary online lessons and real data to engage your students with NGSS Scientific
Practices-questions, investigations, and data analysis.
Anne Marie Tipton, Education Coordinator, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, California State Parks
Project SWELL Environmental Education Curriculum
K-8
Environmental Sciences/Cross-Curricular
527
Project SWELL and correlation to Common Core and NGSS power point presentation. Hands-on SWELL science lessons/ exhibition. Examples of assessments for SWELL lessons align to Life Science, Earth Science and physical sciences.
SWELL lessons that use speaking, reading, listening, writing, and math. Sandra Lebron, Education Coordinator, San Diego Coastkeeper
Making Science Come Alive and Accessible to All
6-8
Technology (Commercial Presentation)
A demonstration of eScience 3000 Software, differentiated Core Curriculum for Grades 6-8.
Doug Perme, Achieve 3000 Software Representative
528
How NGSS Will Transform Modeling in Your Chemistry Classroom
4-12
Pedagogy/Physical Sciences
582
SDSU Project Learn teachers will share lessons, student work, and video examples from their intensive NGSS study.
Participants will engage in sample lesson and analysis. This will answer the question “How do these look in a real classroom?” Focus on Practice #6. See all 4 Project Learn workshops. Colleen Robinson, Brandon Cohen, Angie Holbrook, Rachel Stein-Meisner
SocialMedia: How to Get Students to “Like” Learning
9-12
Technology
535B
Connecting with students online is a great way to expand the classroom community beyond the walls. Reminders,
announcements, handouts and encouragement helps to keeps students on track. Practice questions and handouts allow
student interventions to continue any time. Jewyl Clarke, Chemistry Teacher, Eastlake High School, Sweetwater Union High School District
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1:50 pm - 2:40 pm
iPad Apps for Educators & Flipping Your Classroom
K-12
Technology
358
Which apps are the most effective in your classroom? In this session, Jeanine will discuss the top iPad apps for education
as well as give an overview of each one covering a majority of subjects and categories. Evaluation of apps for: Physical
Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences.
Jeanine Swatton, EdTech Facilitator, UCSC Extension
A Jump Start: Meeting the Challenges of NGSS
6-12
Pedagogy (Commercial Presentation)
359
Are you worried about NGSS implementation? Does deciphering the new standards make your head spin? Let us at LABAIDS make it easy for you! Join as as we walk you through NGSS and show you our close alignment and specific handson activities. Electronic samples of all texts will be given out.
Donna Markey, Teacher/Consultant/Trainer, Vista Middle, LAB-AIDS, INC.
Dilani Rosa, co-presenter
Science Opens The Door To Common Core!
K-12
Pedagogy
370
The session will model how science supports CCSS standards of speaking and listening, reading, writing, and math
practices. Attendees actively participate in a 5E learning sequence that integrates disciplines and reinforces the use of
notebooks as thinking tools. Classroom resources will be shared.
Don Whisman, Science Coordinator, SDCS
Your OPERAtunity: S.D. Opera Docent Presentation 4-12
Integrated/Cross-Curricular
371
The opera offers FREE BUSING, FREE TICKETS, and FREE DOCENT PRESENTATIONS for students in grades 4-12
to attend evening dress rehearsals. Come hear how you can get involved in this program. Two opera docents will share
activities and information about this exciting OPERAtunity. Dianne Park, Adjunct Prof. of Music Education,Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego Opera
Vicki Unnasch, co-presenter
A Voyage of Discovery - Submarine Landers You Can Build
6-8
STEM
Learn how your students can build a submarine lander.
Michelle Hardy, Teacher, Ranch Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe School District
375
Explorers-Role Models of what STEM looks like
K-8
STEM/Cross-Curricular (Commercial Presentation)
376
National Geographic provides your students with examples of an integration of disciplines that removes the traditional
barriers and instead focuses on innovation and the applied process of addressing questions and designing solutions to contextual problems using current tools and technologies.
Tom Hinojosa, National Engagement Consultant, National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning
Saving Our Aquatic Resources - SOAR
4-5
Environmental Sciences
522
Join us for a hands-on biofiltration workshop and find out if your class qualifies for a free field trip. The San Diego Zoo
Safari Park offers water education at our Biofiltration Wetlands. Learn about water conservation and water recycling with
water testing activities at the Safari Park.
Joy Wolf, Director of Operations - Guest Connections/Education, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Sasha Stallard, co-presenter
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1:50 pm - 2:40 pm (continued)
San Diego County Office of Education Outdoor Education Program: No Child Left Inside!
K-6
Environmental Science, Earth Sciences
523
Participate in lessons prepared by naturalists with many years of field experience! Dare to touch and feel your way
through inquiry! You’ll feel like a child again!
Janice Duvall, Coordinator of Outdoor Education, SDCOE
Science in Olympic Archery
6-College
Physical Sciences/Integrated
525
Join us as we explore how archery equipment and technique has evolved into the precision sport of today. We will take
a look at the engineering and materials science that goes into designing modern bows. We will also see how shooting
technique has changed and the biomechanics involved.
Chia Keaton, OAS Program Supervisor, Easton Foundations
Planning Schoolyard Habitats and Gardens
K-12
Environmental Sciences
527
Schoolyard habitats provide opportunities for students to observe, learn about, and appreciate local nature every day.
Planning process features project team, site assessment, design elements and plan, easy-to-grow plants for 4 native
habitats, maintenance, and teaching in outdoor classrooms.
Clayton Tschudy, Chair, Horticulture Committee, California Native Plant Society, San Diego Chapter
Science Projects Parents Will Hate
6-12
Physical Sciences
528
Learn the secrets of projects requiring students to think, calculate, evaluate, panic and become excited while doing real
science and engineering. The Timing Device, Balsa Tower and the Eggcraft projects will be discussed.
Martin Teachworth, Physics Teacher, La Jolla High School, SDUSD
Lorand Irinyi, co-presenter
Bringing Authentic Research from Scripps Institute of Oceanography into the Classroom Via Lesson Study 9-12
Life Sciences
581
What does it look like to have high school biology students analyze authentic local marine invertebrate research data?
Participants in this session will learn about the lesson study process, engage in analysis in data from SIO, and be provided
access to authentic data and research materials to use in their own classrooms.
Melanie Villanueva, California Science Project, UCSD
Gisela Wolfe, co-presenter
RCD to Prepare for NGSS
6-8
Curriculum- NGSS
582
I will discuss the work done with the SDUSD Rigorous Curriculum Development teams to develop new units of
instruction that incorporate the NGSS.
Rachael Tarshes, Teacher/Dept Chair, Horace Mann Middle School, SDUSD
Kinetics and Equilibrium are Related!
9-College
Physical Sciences
583
Come learn how to use manipulatives to help students understand kinetics, equilibrium, and how the two are related.
The same inquiry illustrates Le Chatelier’s Principle and how to calculate equilibrium constants. Jodye Selco, Professor, Cal Poly Pomona, Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Too Much? Too Little?
4-8
Earth Science
535B
This workshop will engage participants in hands-on activities from lessons that help teach students to investigate soil
properties, how to properly prepare nutrient solutions, identify deficiencies in plant nutrients using a key, and much more. Shaney Emerson,Curriculum Coordinator,California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom
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1:50 pm - 3:40 pm
EEI - CA Education and the Environment K-12
Environmental Sciences
526
With a special focus on the environment of CA, the EEI curriculum is engaging and FREE! Session attendees qualify
for a set of class curriculum. Learn how EEI is used in classrooms from teachers who use it regularly and how CREEC
can help you to connect your environmental ed lessons to our area!
Sara Church, Teacher, Dingeman Elementary, San Diego Unified School District
Suzanne Hagan, co-presenter
2:50 pm - 3:40 pm
Digital Design for Pedagogy
6-12
Pedagogy/Technology
358
Applications, or apps, are being sold through Apple and Google’s App stores and categorized in various ways; however,
none are based on pedagogy. In fact, most apps aren’t designed with pedagogy in mind. We will explore a new way to
think about apps and how to discern apps designed pedagogically. Mark Salata, CEO, Werkz Publishing Inc.
Free Science Apps for Students! 4-12
Technology
359
Do your students have iPads or Smartphones? Investigate online notebooks, explore seismographs, measure decibels,
observe the International Space Station in real-time, travel the universe, identify plant life, view 3-D cells and more with
free apps! Bring your iPad to try these out! Donna Markey, Science Teacher, Vista Visions Academy, Vista Unified
Jacqueline Bispo, co-presenter
The Opera and Science Strand
K-8
Integrated/Cross-Curricular
371
Using Biology, Physics, and Physical Science in the Opera. Biology: The Anatomy of the Human Voice, Music and
the Brain. Physics: Physics of Music, Intensity and the Human Voice, Emotional Responses to the Human Voice.
Physical Science: Aspects of Physical Science Translated into Music Composition
Sherylle Francia, Music Instructor, Discovery Charter School, Chula Vista Elementary School District
STRS, PERS and Social Security
K-College
375
Presentation focused on the recent changes and updates to the CAL STRS, CAL PERS, and Social Security Laws. We
will focus on how to maximize your benefits from the pension system and understand how they interact with each other
as well as with your spouse (if applicable).
Reis Rosenbledt, Registered Investment Advisor, First Investors Corporation
Hands-on Human Ecology for the Next Generation
6-8
Environmental Sciences
376
Discover innovative activities to help students explore Human Impacts on Earth Systems, an NGSS Disciplinary
Core Idea. Covered topics include human population growth, carrying capacity in nature, natural resource use and
environmental impacts of human activities. Receive curriculum on CD-ROM.
Judy Weber, Educational Consultant, Population Connection
Practical Tips for Science and ELA Collaboration
6-8
Integrated/Cross-Curricular
This session offers take-away activities to integrate science and language arts instruction at your site.
Jane Smith, Humanities/Science Collaborator, Joan MacQueen Middle School, LoopNova
Karen Jensen, co-presenter
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528
2:50 pm - 3:40 pm (continued)
Plants In The Classroom
K-5
General Science, Integrated
522
Get ideas to improve student observation skills using plant structures. Get simple, cheap experiments and resources. Each
person will receive artificial flowers to use for a comparison lab. An activity on dendrochronology which includes ideas
relating to historical events, weather, and geography.
Zamaria Rocio, Science Educator, Adams Elementary, San Diego Unified School District
Empowering Youth with Environmental Education
4-12
Environmental Sciences
524
Through outreach, community involvement and example, I Love A Clean San Diego leads and educates citizens to actively conserve and enhance the environment. ILACSD’s Education programs augment K-12 science curriculum while
inspiring students to become environmental stewards in their communities.
Samantha Russo, Director of Education, I Love A Clean San Diego
Ten80 Racing Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative 6-12
STEM (Commercial Presentation)
525
The Ten80 Student Racing Challenge workshop specifically incorporates forces and motion concepts into the process of
optimizing performance. By using electric RC vehicles, data collection and graphing students apply the same processes to
solve issues fundamental for any STEM professional.
Judy Mirick, Teacher/Consultant/Trainer, Marlborough School, Ten80 Education/LAB-AIDS, INC.
Dilani Rosa, co-presenter
Nature-based Lessons in Schoolyards
K-5
Environmental Sciences
527
New lessons! Hands-on outdoor activities engage students directly with nature, follow 5-E approach, require minimal
materials, meet NGSS, and feature trees and local nature. Role of school nature consultants for grade-level professional
development and modeling outdoor lessons in schoolyards. Judie Lincer and Anne S. Fege, Nature Educators56, San Diego Children and Nature Collaborative
Fun With Plant Nutrients
K-3
Life Sciences/Environmental Sciences
535B
This workshop will feature hands-on activities from the Educator’s Guide to Fun With the Plant Nutrient Team for K-3
grade students including Where Did Your Hamburger Come From? Photosynthesis and You? People and Plants Need
Nutrients Participants will receive free copies of the curriculum. Shaney Emerson, Curriculum Coordinator, California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom
Stephanie Etcheverria, co-presenter
Mystery Tubes: Fostering Metacognition in Students
9-12
Pedagogy/Integrated
581
NGSS necessitate that students be metacognitive in the classroom. Engage in fun hands-on activities aimed at making the
personal process of learning “public” and preparing students to think/talk about their learning. Share your own experiences for supporting meaningful learning in the classroom.
Kristin Evans, Director of Education, Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Lisa Gilfillan, co-presenter
Early NGSS Implementation: Trying It On
6-8
Pedagogy
582
Have you implemented the NGSS in your classroom? At your school? In your district? Coronado Middle School has fully
transitioned to the NGSS. Come hear about our growing pains, see some of this year’s lessons and discuss transition/shifts
with your colleagues. Leave feeling excited about the NGSS!
Laura Noonan, Secondary Science TOSA, Coronado Middle/High School, Coronado Unified School District
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Presenters Index
NAME
ROOM
TIME
Aceves, M. Denise
371
8:15-9:05
Ahrens, Sara
359
9:15-10:05
Anderson, Jeff
526
11:10-12:00
Barker, Laura
523
8:15-9:05
Beauchamp, Arthur
525
8:15-10:05
Benton, Erik
375
12:50-1:40
Bowers, Karen
371
12:50-1:40
Brown, Melanie
581
8:15-9:05
Casey, Brendan
524
8:15-9:05
Chranowski, Jennifer
525
11:10-12:00
Church, Sara
526
1:50-3:40
Clarke, Jewyl
535B
12:50-1:40
Delta Consultant
358
12:50-1:40
Delucia, Dr. Debbie
523
9:15-10:05
Duvall, Janice
523
1:50-2:40
Emerson, Shaney
535B
1:50-2:40
Emerson, Shaney
535B
2:50-3:40
Escalante, Marilin
524
9:15-10:05
Evans, Kristin
581
2:50-3:40
Fargasan, Sharon
375
8:15-10:05
Forster, Sue
522
8:15-9:05
Francia, Sherylle
371
2:50-3:40
Frankel,Annie
524
12:50-1:40
Greenstein, Samantha
523
12:50-1:40
Grooms, Dana
523
11:10 - 12:00
Ham, Kelli
376
8:15-9:05
Hardy, Michelle
375
1:50-2:40
Hardy, Kevin
180
10:05 - 11:10
Havert, Katherine
524
11:10-12:00
Hinojosa, Tom
376
1:50-2:40
Jacques, Stephanie
535B
9:15-10:05
Jenson-Elliott, Cindy
526
8:15-9:05
Keaton, Chia
525
1:50-2:40
LaBella,Nicole
535B
8:15-9:05
Lebron, Sandra
527
12:50-1:40
Lincer, Judie
527
2:50-3:40
Lutz, Ota
581
9:15-10:05
Markey, Donna
359
11:10-12:00
Markey, Donna
359
12:50-1:40
Markey, Donna
359
1:50-2:40
Markey, Donna
359
2:50 - 3:40
Massey, Dave
522
11:10-12:00
Miller, Rachel
371
9:15-10:05
Mirick, Judy
525
2:50-3:40
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TITLE
Health Professions Informational Session & Tour
S.T.E.M.ming the Gap in Outdoor Education
A Watershed Approach to Teaching Science
Using Technology to Enhance Science Curriculum
Reasoning, Dialogue, Reading & Writing in Science
Genetics: Crazy Traits and Adaptation Survivor
Amazing Activities that Teach NGSS.
99 Cent Science
Support NGSS and Common Core Goals with Freeware!
Adding Rigor to the Science Journal
EEI - CA Education and the Environment
SocialMedia: How to get students to “Like” learning
DSM and STEM
Engaging Students in Science Through Visualizations,
Simulations and Digital Resources
Outdoor Education: No Child Left Indoors
Too Much? Too Little?
Fun With Plant Nutrients
Concept/Performance Tasks in the Classroom
Mystery Tubes: Fostering Metacognition in Students
Science/Engineering Practices In Your Curriculum
San Diego Blood Bank High School Program
The Opera and Science Strand
Marine Debris: It’s Everywhere!
Using Computational Thinking Skills to Meet NGSS
HHMI’s Making of the Fittest: Got Lactase?
Our Environment, Our Health: Making the Connection
A Voyage of Discovery - Submarine Landers You Can Build
The Deep Sea Challenge Expedition
Project WET Project WILD Project Learning Tree
Explorers-Role Models of what STEM looks like
The Arts in the Next Generation Science Standards
Using Picture Books in Schoolyard Science
Science in Olympic Archery
The Power of the Arts in Mastering the NGSS!
Project SWELL Environmental Education Curriculum
Nature-based Lessons in Schoolyards
NASA & NGSS: Integrating STEM in Your Classroom
Engineered for Society: Investigating a Cliff Model
Investigating Your Battery-Powered Life!
A Jump Start: Meeting the Challenges of NGSS
Free Science Apps for Students!
Great Engineering Challenges of the 21st Century
Using Robotics to Teach STEAM/STEM Education
Ten80 Racing Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative
Presenters Index
NAME
ROOM
TIME
Mooney, Kris
376
11:10-12:00
Mooney, Kris
376
12:50-1:40
Nieh, Dr. James
370
9:15-10:05
Noonan, Laura
582
2:50-3:40
Nusic, Ev
358
8:15-10:05
Park, Dianne
371
1:50-2:40
Perme, Doug
528
12:50-1:40
Pickett, Dr. Galen
522
9:15-10:05
Poland, Rachel
582
9:15-10:05
Ratner, Cara
371
11:10-12:00
Regoli, Nick
527
8:15-10:05
Reinbold, Maggie
522
12:50-1:40
Robinson, Colleen
582
12:50-1:40
Rocio, Zamaria
522
2:50-3:40
Rodecker, Steve
528
8:15-9:05
Rodecker, Steve
528
9:15-10:05
Rosenbledt, Reis
375
2:50-3:40
Russo, Samantha
524
2:50-3:40
Salata, Mark
358
2:50-3:40
Salsman, Eileen
358
11:10-12:00
Sandoval, Tony
582
11:10-12:00
Selco, Jodye
583
1:50-2:40
Selco, Jodye
583
11:10-12:00
Selco, Jodye
583
8:15-10:05
Simani, Maria
526
9:15-10:05
Smith, Jane
528
2:50-3:40
Spiegel, John
370
12:50-1:40
Swatton, Jeanine
358
1:50-2:40
Tarshes, Rachel
582
1:50-2:40
Teachworth, Martin
376
9:15-10:05
Teachworth, Martin
528
11:10-12:00
Teachworth, Martin
528
1:50-2:40
Tipton, Anne Marie
526
12:50-1:40
Trecha, Cristina
375
11:10-12:00
Tschudy, Clayton
527
1:50-2:40
Villanueva, Melanie
581
1:50-2:40
Weber, Judy
376
2:50-3:40
Whisman, Don
370
1:50-2:40
Wolf, Joy
522
1:50-2:40
Wylie, Lenelle
582
8:15-9:05
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TITLE
Small-Scale Science
Getting the Most from Museums
The Science Behind Saving the Bees
Early NGSS Implementation: Trying It On
A Wind in the Door: A Unit for Biology and ELA
Your OPERAtunity: S.D. Opera Docent Presentation
eScience 3000 Software--Differentiated Core Curriculum
for Grades 6-8
Kinetic Friction Surprises
Student Designed Experiments in the Classroom:
Detouring the Roadblocks (NGSS Practice 3)
San Diego Archaeological Center K-12 Programs
Engaging Students as Citizen Scientists
Conservation Education Program
How NGSS Will Transform Modeling in Your Chemistry
Classroom
Plants In The Classroom
Science Fair and NGSS: Natural Fits
Biology Action Modeling (BAM)
STRS, PERS and Social Security
Empowering Youth with Environmental Education
Digital Design for Pedagogy
If a Picture is Worth a 1000 Words, a Simulation is Worth a 1,000,000 Words
You think what??!!
Kinetics and Equilibrium are Related!
Supermarket Chemical Reactions
Discovering the Organization of the Periodic Table
Science and Literacy: Core of Students’ Learning
Practical Tips for Science and ELA Collaboration
NGSS Update from the California Office of Education
iPad Apps for Educators & Flipping Your Classroom
RCD to Prepare for NGSS
Developing Processing Skills
Taming the Wild Bowling Ball
Science Projects Parents Will Hate
Engaging 6-12 Graders with Coastal Field Studies
Engineering in the Elementary NGSS
Planning Schoolyard Habitats and Gardens
Bringing Authentic Research from Scripps Institute of
Oceanography into the Classroom Via Lesson Study
Hands-on Human Ecology for the Next Generation
Science Opens The Door To Common Core!
Saving Our Aquatic Resources - SOAR
So You Think You Can Model?: NGSS Practice 2 -Moving from Awareness to Implementation
Exhibitors Index
Achieve 3000
Life Science Summer Institute
American Wilderness Leadership School
Living Coast Discovery Center
Boojum Institute for Experiential Education
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Cabrillo National Monument, National Park Service
ROBOTIS Inc.
California Regional Environmental Education
Collaborative, Region 9
San Diego Archaeological Center
California Science Teachers Association
California State Parks, PORTS Distance Learning
Coastal Studies For Girls
First Investors
Klein Educational Systems
Delta Education
Frey Scientific and CPO Sci
EmCal Scientific
Explore Learning
LAB-AIDS Inc.
LEGOLAND California
National Geographic/Cengage Learning
San Diego Children and Nature Collaborative
San Diego Computer Using Educators
San Diego Super Computer Center, UCSD
San Diego Maker Faire
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Science Educators Association
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
SeaWorld San Diego, Education and Conservation
U.S. Geological Survey, Water Science Program
UCLA Biomedical Library, National Library of Medicine
Werks Publishing Inc.
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