Lorna Barth, Sunrise Elementary Science Teacher Friday 9:45-10:45
Room: 303
Creating an Inquiry-Based Science Exposition for All Students
I will show how an event all ready in the school calendar (Science Fair) can be used to enhance the science
curriculum and foster confidence in science learning at the elementary and middle school level. I will bring
student work to illustrate my presentation. Handouts include an information brochure with references,
websites, books, and a copy of the scoring rubric.
Strand: Application Level: 3-8
Dr. Louise Baxter, Bainbridge High School Teacher Friday 9:45-10:45
Co-presenter: Room: 104
Dr. Martha Kurtz
Helping Students Make "Contact" with the Nature of Science
Using the movie Contact, students analyze the Nature of Science (differences between science and other
ways of knowing) by focusing on what science is and is not. Study guide included.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: HS/University
Dr. Paul Beisenherz, Western Washington University Saturday 9:15-10:15
Co-presenter: Room: 106
Dr. Marylou Dantonio
DO Students Retain What You Teach? Strategies to Use to Make Sure They DO!
This hands-on workshop will identify specific examples and strategies that demonstrate how to develop
understanding and long-term retention in the teaching of science concepts to our students.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
Kelly Bell, Teacher-Manson High School Friday 9:45-12:45
Room 604
Scoring Student Responses on the Science WASL for High School Level
This workshop will demystify scoring of the 10th grade Science WASL by providing an overview of the
process as well as practice using rubrics with actual student responses.
Strand: Assessment Level: HS
Roy Beven, OSPI Science Assessment Manager Friday 9:45-10:45
Choir Room
Washington's Science Learning System
Our K-10 science educational system is now informed by assessment and guided by the grade level
expectations. This presentation will highlight the evolution of our system while explaining the components.
Participants will experience how we measure student understanding of the science GLEs and discuss the
science WASL message.
Strand: Assessment Level: General
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Saturday 1:00-4:00
Room: 604
Powerful Classroom Assessment for 10th Grade Science
This three hour High School level workshop provides participants with experience of how the Grade Level
Expectations (GLEs) lead to powerful evidence of learning. Participants experience how an enhanced
released scenario can be used to model valid reliable classroom assessment while they learn how to use
item specific rubrics with sample student responses. Finally, participants learn how a systems approach to
science curriculum and assessment can focus opportunities to learn in science classrooms.
Strand: Assessment Level: HS
Andy Boyd, Science Assessment, TOSA, OSPI Friday: 1:30-4:30
Room 604
Powerful Classroom Assessment for 5th Grade Science
This three hour elementary level workshop provides participants with experience of how the Grade Level
Expectations (GLEs) lead to powerful evidence of learning. Participants experience how an enhanced
released scenario can be used to model valid reliable classroom assessment while they learn how to use
items specific rubrics with sample student responses. Finally, participants learn how a systems approach to
science curriculum and assessment can focus opportunities to learn in science classrooms.
Strand: Assessment Level: 3-5
Steve M. Carlson, Mountain Home Biological Friday 1:00-2:00
Co-presenter: Room: 804
Frank See
Using Owl Pellets in the Classroom
Owl Pellets. Welcome to the world of Mt. Home Biological! This session will provide hands on experience
in how to use owl pellets. It will cover the systematic process of delving into the live of owls. What they
eat, how they eat, and the fascinating process of finding out will be presented. Come enjoy this session and
walk away with a new inquiry lesson for your classroom. Information on how to procure materials for your
classroom locally, at a bargain price, will be available.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
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Friday 2:15-3:15
Room: 804
Using Aquariums in the Classroom
Aquariums. Welcome to the world of Mt. Home Biological! This session will provide hands on experience
in how to use an aquarium. It will cover the systematic process of setting up a new living world. Discover
the fascinating process of finding out the multiple ways you can use an aquarium safely and effectively in
your classroom. Come enjoy this session and walk away with new inquiry lesson for your classroom.
Information on how to procure materials for your classroom locally, at a bargain price, will be available.
Information will also be made available for you to sign up for a ―free‖ on-line 3 graduate credit weather,
hydrology or oceanography through AMS/NOAA ‗s Project DataStreme
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
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Friday 3:30-4:30
Room: 804
Dew Point, Relative Humidity and Orographics
Orographics. Welcome to the world of Mt. Home Biological! This session will provide hands on
experience in how to set up your own ―classroom orographic Mt. system. Come enjoy this session and walk
away with a new inquiry lesson for your classroom. Information on how to procure materials for your
classroom locally, at a bargain price, will be available. Information will also be made available for you to
sign up for a ―free‖ on-line 3 graduate credit weather, hydrology or oceanography through AMS/NOAA ‗s
Project DataStreme.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
Bob Christman, WWU and NAGT Saturday 8:00-9:00
Room 904
Understanding and Interpreting a Seismogram
Classroom activities for middle-level and high school students using real data to learn about earthquakes.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS/HS
Bruce W. Claiborne, Marine Science/Biology Teacher Saturday 9:15-10:15
Room: 302
Bringing Puget Sound's Underwater Life to the Classroom
Explore Puget Sound's amazing marine life through a 27 minute underwater video, still images, and food
web resident on a DVD produced locally in 2005 for educators. View Puget Sound‘s local marine life and
participate with study materials designed to reinforce and evaluate student learning.
Strand: Application Level: 6-12
Michael Clapp, CAM 7/8 Science Saturday 9:15-10:15
Co-presenter: Room: 304
Keith Johnson
Shahala MS
Stream Bugs and Stream Health
A partnership between teachers and the EIC in SW Washington enriches the field experiences and
classroom instruction of students. Learn how ―aquatic bugs‖ can assist student learning on topics such as
life cycles, adaptations, habitat, and pollution.
Strand: Application Level: 3-8
Laura Clark, Okanogan Conservation District Friday 9:45-12:45
Co-presenter: Room: 905
Sally Hubbs, Grant Conservation District
Washington State Envirothon
Envirothon is a natural resource competition for high school students. Five student teams test in aquatics,
soils, forestry, wildlife and the current environmental issue at regional, state, and international levels.
Strand: Integration Level: HS
Tansy Clay, Graduate Research Assistant Saturday 2:45-3:45
Co-presenters: Room: 105
Jen Fox, Roosevelt High School, Seattle Public Schools
Dr. Danny Grunbaum, School of Oceanography, U of Washington
Using Physics To Understand Marine Organisms
We will present high school-level curricular materials that encourage student use of mathematics and
physics to answer biological questions by focusing on the physical mechanisms that influence plankton
ecology.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: HS
Jason Colberg, National Science Decathlon (Acting) Executive Director Friday 1:30-4:30
Co-presenter: Room: 405
Kevin Pattison
Stump-The-Panel: Endangered Species
This interactive ‗game‘ will be presented to you in the same manner in which it can be introduced to
intermediate elementary through high school students. Join us for a round!
Strand: Integration Level: MS/HS
Roy Conover, Middle School Science and LA Teacher Saturday 1:30-2:30
Room: 104
Utilizing Local Resources to Enhance Classroom Opportunities
Participants will become knowable of resources found in every community/ county in our state that are
willing to support and or fund science education. Participants will become more comfortable with asking
outside sources for funding.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: K-3
Lynn Cook, Consultant, McMillian Publishing Saturday 2:45-3:45
Room: 902
Graphic Organizing with Foldables
Foldables are 3-D, interactive study organizers where students have a fun, hands-on activity that helps them
organize and retain information. Each participant will receive Dinah Zike's 136-page book.
Strand: Integration Level: K-5
Judy D'Amore, Natural History Educator Friday 11:00-12:00
Room: 103
Fishes, Food Webs and the Beach
Introduction to forage fish, species that spawn on beaches where we walk and play. Learn how scientists
study these fish and find where they spawn—and their important ecological role.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: 3-8
Cathy Darley, Secondary Teacher, Omak School District Saturday 10:30-11:30
Co-presenter: Room: 903
Nancy Ridenour, Secondary Teacher, Omak School District
Lab Notebooks Made Easy
Practical lab notebook formats, rubrics, and grading strategies that match WASL language will be shared.
Come learn how to maximize your students' use of their notebooks without you having to stay up all night
to grade them.
Strand: Integration Level: MS/HS
Georgi Delgadillo, TOSA- Science Friday 3:30-4:30
Co-presenter: Room: 102
Mary Moore
WASLize your Science Fair
Use your school science fair to reinforce the Washington Science Standards. Participants will get materials
and ideas from 2 different school districts on how to get the most out of your science fair. Reinforce
Inquiry, the Investiagtion Process science GLEs and Evidences of Learning in a fun and exciting format.
Let us help you make your science fair a focal point for science learning!!
Strand: Science Literacy Level: K-2
Kyle Doane, Wild Wise Educator/Woodland Park Zoo Friday 1:00-2:00
Co. Presenter: Room: 304
Maribeth Crowe
Wild Wise
A field biologist perspective exploring habitats found in Washington. Utilizing the concepts of field marks,
journaling, sketching, making observations, collecting data and the scientific method all within a
conservation theme. Interactive PowerPoint with great movies and sounds.
Strand: Application Level: 3-8
Ron Draggoo, Solid Waste Program Administrator Friday 3:30-4:30
Room: 304
The True Cost of Garbage
Discussion of how much garbage we all generate, what makes up our garbage, methods of diversion for our
garbage and how we can utilize our garbage, save money and help preserve our environment.
Strand: Application Level: General
Matt Elisara, It‘s About Time, Educational Sales Consultant Saturday 9:15-10:15
Room 402
How Can You Help Your Students Pass the WASL?
Participants will be able to observe a motion of a pulse and standing waves, measure the speed of a wave,
investigate the relationship among wave speed, wavelength, and frequency and will be able to make a
model of wave motion. In this activity, slinkies will be used to simulate how waves are made. You will
learn about wave properties such as amplitude, frequency, wavelength, and speed. Frequency, wavelength,
and speed are generally independent of amplitude. Use various learning strategies to help understand
Washington State Science Standards.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: HS
Kathleen Ferguson, Science Dept. Chair/Teacher, Okanogan High School Friday 11:00-12:00
Room 102
Biodiversity Field Study (Project)
A copy-ready three part biodiversity project which has student groups perform as real biologists collecting
data in the field, analyzing data in the lab, and making recommendations based on their analysis.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: HS
Gloria Ferguson, ESD 112 Math & Science Specialist Saturday 2:45-3:45
Room 603
WA Assessment Folios for FOSS® K-6-updates to GLEs
Learn how the FOSS® K-6 WA formative assessment tools have been updated to the GLEs including new
Inquiry Project Planning Sheets in WASL format.
Strand: Assessment Level: K-6
Stacy Fox, Science Teacher, Kent School District Saturday 2:45-3:45
Co-presenter: Room: 605
Heidi Cleveland, Science Teacher Kent School District
Science Doodles: A Unique Extension of Concept Cartoons!
Science Doodles feature cartoon-style drawings depicting students discussing scientific ideas present in
everyday situations and each is accompanied by one of our favorite laboratory experiences. Participants
receive four complete activities.
Strand: Assessment Level: 3-12
Jonathan Frostad, Science Teacher, Oak Harbor High School Saturday 2:45-3:45
Room: 803
A Lesson to Introduce Science Inquiry and the GLE's to Your Classroom
Are you mystified by the state standards on science inquiry and the GLE's on writing conclusions to
investigations? All out of fresh ideas to get your students excited about responding variables? Come learn a
simple lesson that ingeniously models the entire inquiry process from hypothesis to conclusion and beyond.
You and your students will be able to call on this lesson for clarification the rest of the school year and the
rest of our lives!
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
Sandy Gady Math Instructional specialist, ESD 121 Friday 1:00-2:00
Co-presenter: Repeats: 2:15-3:15
Sheryl Lathrop Room 902 Four Sessions
Who Me? Teach Science? Math? A Differentiated Approach
Differentiation requires we know our students more than ever before. Planning is done through scaffolding,
reflection, and focusing on what you want students to know and getting them there.
Strand: Integration Level: MS
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Saturday 1:30-2:30
Repeats: 2:45-3:45
Transforming the Science Classroom: Room: 101
A Systems Approach – Secondary
This workshop models a system approach describing relationships amongst natural world systems as
participants examine interactions with their environment through inputs, outputs, transfers of matter, energy
and information.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS
John Gallagher, Science Teacher, Port Angles High School Friday 9:45-10:45
Room: 805
Assessing Student Understanding of the Seasons
Why do we have seasons? These activities from MSU's Teachers in Geoscience program help teach this
concept and assess student understanding as part of an astronomy learning cycle
Strand: Assessment Level: General
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Friday 11:00-12:00
Room: 805
Assessing Student Understanding of Moon Phases
What causes the phases of the moon? These activities from MSU's Teachers in Geoscience program help
teach this concept and assess student understanding as part of an astronomy learning cycle
Strand: Assessment Level: General
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Friday 1:00-2:00
Room: 805
Constructivist Activities for Teachers in Geosciences
Change how you teach rock identification and the rock cycle using hands-on, inquiry-based activities with
a constructivist approach from MSU's Teachers in Geoscience program.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
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Friday 2:15-3:15
Room: 805
More Constructivist Activities for Teachers in Geosciences
Change how you teach mineral identification and geological time using hands-on, inquiry-based activities
with a constructivist approach from MSU's Teachers in Geoscience program.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
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Co-presenters: Friday 3:30-4:30
John Henry, Derek Johnson, Room: 805
Byron Weeks, Roy Vermillion,
Jennifer Duncan-Taylor, Bobbie Jacobson
Electrifying an Integrated Science Curriculum
Learn how electricity can be used to weave connections among physical, life, and earth science topics in an
integrated science curriculum.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
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Saturday 8:00-9:00
Integrating Reading, Writing, Math, and Room: Aux. Gym
Science in a Starlab Planetarium
Our national focus emphasizes including reading, writing, and mathematics in science teaching. Come
listen to, read, and write star stories in the Starlab Planetarium; practice applying math through scale
models.
Strand: Integration Level: General
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Saturday 9:15-10:15
An Introduction to the Night Sky Room: Aux. Gym
Learn the circumpolar and seasonal constellations, how to find them in the night sky, and how to use this to
teach relationships among the Earth, Sun, and Stars.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
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Saturday 10:30-11:30
Room: Aux. Gym
Use Starlabs For All the Right Seasons
Why do we have seasons? If you ask your students, they will probably recite from memory, "Because of
the tilt of the Earth." But do they really understand this?
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
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Saturday 1:30-2:30
Room: Aux. Gym
Teaching the Space Science GLEs in a Starlab Planetarium
What is our place in the universe? Why do constellations change with the seasons? What are stars made of?
Experience sequenced activities for primary, intermediate and secondary classes in Starlabs.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
Marcia Green, Ag-Forestry Leadership for Washington State Friday 9:45-10:45
Room: 403
Bugs & Breakfast—How They're Related
Presenter Marcia Green is a current class member of Ag-Forestry Leadership for Washington State. As a
true advocate for educational field experiences Green will share resources for your classroom that are
directly related to science, history and nutrition.
Strand: Application Level: K-12
Bill Gruner, Middle School Science Specialist Saturday 10:30-11:30
Room: 304
SMART SKIES
Smart Skies has been developed by NASA's Airspace Systems Program to engage students in Grades 5-9 in
real-life applications of mathematics and science. It consists of six Air Traffic Control situations examining
different real-world distance-rate-time air traffic scenarios.
Strand: Application Level: 5-9
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Saturday 1:30-2:30
Room: 304
Doing More Science with Student Home Labs
Return to those thrilling days when kids did science at home. It's not about reading and note taking.
Encourage your students to do meaningful inquiry by exploring/observing and investigating at home.
Strand: Application Level: 3-8
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Saturday 2:45-3:45
DESIGN A MARS AIRPLANE Room: 304
Enable your students to work with NASA scientists and engineers to design an airplane
that can be packaged for safe travel to Mars and then fly upon arrival.
Strand: Application Level: 3-8
Jeffrey Gullikson, Golf Course Superintendent Friday 2:15-3:15
Room: 302
First Green of Washington, Using Links as Labs for Education
Golf Courses are more than playing surfaces for the game of golf. Learn how to use these facilities for the
teaching of science. Participants will be introduced to curriculum, classroom resource materials, and field
trip grant opportunities.
Strand: Application Level: General
Amy Hale, Community Science Program Director, Saturday 8:00-9:00
Center for Inquiry Science, Institute for Systems Biology Room: 104
Elements for Successful Community Involvement in Science Education Reform
Join this session to discuss—Increasing science literacy for all—Gaining community support for science
education reform—Involving parents to support student engagement in science—Building partnerships
with diverse communities
Strand: Science Literacy Level: K-8
Sasha Hammond, Teaching Partner, Carolina Biological Supply Co. Friday 11:00-12:00
Room: 305
STC®: Motion and Design
Through sample hands-on activities, learn about this inquiry-based unit that uses K'NEX® materials to help
students explore force, momentum, energy, and how design affects motion.
Strand: Application Level: K-5
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Friday 1:00-2:00
Make the Connections: Room: 305
STC/MS ™ Electrical Energy and Circuit Design
Through sample hands-on activities, students learn about this inquiry-based module that explores electrical
energy transferring through electrical circuits, and how circuits control a variety of devices.
Strand: Application Level: MS
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Friday 3:30-4:30
STC/MS ™: Earth in Space Room: 305
Through sample hands-on activities, learn about this inquiry-based module that helps students investigate
the relationships of the sun-earth-moon and planetary systems. Includes STC/MS™ program overview
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS
Dale Hancock, Professor, Washington State University Saturday 9:15-10:15
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences WSU, Pullman Room: 404
Science in Veterinary Medicine
Several case-based examples will be presented of how science is key to veterinary medicine. Learning
materials will be provided to participants on a CD. A brief overview of career options in veterinary
medicine will be presented along with contact information for those who wish to arrange visits by students
to the WSU Veterinary College.
Strand: Application Level: General
Laurie Hassell, NWABR Regional Manager Friday 1:00-2:00
Co-presenter: Friday 2:15-3:15
Sylvia Oliver, Washington State University Spokane Friday 3:30-4:30
Room: 104
Cutting-Edge Science Research in Eastern Washington
Come hear what is happening in science research in Eastern Washington! Each session will feature
scientists from different Eastern Washington research institutions to discuss their cutting-edge work and its
relation to important scientific concepts taught in schools.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS/HS/University
Rodger C. Hauge, Science Education–Eastern Washington University Saturday 8:00-9:00
Room 601
e-Portfolios in the Science Education Classroom
The presentation will share the results of a pilot project that uses e-Portfolios in a science education
classroom at the college pre-service teacher level with implications for Washington high school students
Strand: Assessment Level: HS/University
Brian J. Hawkins, NASA Education Friday 11:00-12:00
Room: 804
Visit to an Ocean Planet … Even in Wenatchee?
Using NASA CD's, websites and hands-on activities teachers can supplement an earth science curriculum.
Professional development opportunities (Teacher at Sea, Maury Summer Program and the NOAA "Adopt a
Buoy") will be discussed.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS/HS
Shannon Heckelsmiller , Teacher, Kent School District Friday 11:00-12:00
Co-presenters: Room: 304
Leigh-Ann Lundy, Stacy Fox,
And Heidi Cleveland
Science and Engineering Contest
We will be presenting information on the WSTA Science and Engineering Contest that will be held next
spring at Cedar Heights for the third year. We want to encourage more participation!
Strand: Application Level: K-8
John Henry and Judy Shaw, Secondary Teachers Friday 9:45-12:45
Room: 931
Igniting Science Literacy Through Inquiry and Design: Sludge Separation by Design.
This session will include activities for grades 9-12 that model high quality teaching and learning.
Participants will experience examples of embedded assessments that align with the format of the science
WASL
Strand: Assessment Level: 9-12
Jeff Hogan, Executive Director Saturday 8:00-9:00
Room: 303
Killer Whale Tales
Killer Whale Tales mission is to promote stewardship of Puget Sound killer whales and their habitat by
teaching children about the species and human impacts on it.
Strand: Application Level: 3-5
Tracie Johannessen, Education Director, North Cascades Institute Saturday 1:30-2:30
Room: 904
Back to Basics: Using Natural History to Enhance Science Education
In this workshop you will be introduced to North Cascades Institute‘s programs for teachers and students at
the new the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center. NCI has helped teachers integrate field-based
natural history education into their science curriculum for 19 years.
Strand: Integration Level: General
Elaine Jones, Elementary Teacher Friday 1:00-2:00
Room: 303
Transforming the Science Classroom: A Systems Approach
This presentation models a "Systems Approach to Science" as described in the EALRs. Participants will be
guided through this EALR with entertaining and engaging hands-on activities.
Strand: Science Literacy. Level: K-6 - Friday
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Teaching EALR 3 in Washington State Saturday 10:30-11:30
Room: 303
Strand: Application Level: K-6
Connie Kelly, High School Teacher, Shoreline Saturday 1:00-4:00
Room: 303
BIO-RAD Genes in a Bottle –and- ELISA Immuno Explorer
Bio-Rad Genes in a Bottle™ (1:00 – 2:15 pm) and ELISA Immuno Explorer (2:45-4:00 pm) Kits. Genes
in a Bottle: Capture your unique essence. Introduce your students to their own DNA! Extract DNA from
your cheek cells, and capture it in a fabulously cool necklace. ELISA Immuno Explorer: Simulate the
outbreak of a disease in your classroom and use antibodies to track it. Teach how diseases (HIV) and
markers of cancer, pregnancy, or drug use are diagnosed
Strand: Application Level: HS
Dave Knorr , Director of Science, ETA/Cuisenaire Saturday 2:45-3:45
Co-presenter: Room: 102
Susan Turner
Differentiation of K-6 Science Activities with Centers
Center activities allow for differentiation! Presentation will focus on effective characteristics and strategies
for setting-up centers. Participants will work with different types science materials that were designed for
use in centers. Hand-out and samplers of materials will be provided.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: K-6
Chris Koester, Teacher, Moses Lake High School Saturday 1:30-2:30
Room: 106
Chemistry and Physics Demonstrations for Everyone
A series of demonstrations will be presented that can be applied to all levels of learning. Topics include
will be light/color, air pressure, surface tension, properties of matter, motion, and chemical reactions.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: 3-12
Barbara Lawson is a national trainer for coaching and mentoring. Friday 1:30-4:30
In her 36 years in education she has worked with Teacher Leaders in Science Room: 803
Mathematics, Title I, Special Education, ELL, Technology, Reading and Mentoring.
As a teacher/leader, she has experienced the trials and tribulations of moving among and between roles.
The Oxymoron of Teacher Leadership
Sponsored by LASER
When are you a colleague and when are you a leader? How do you communicate your role without mixed
messages? This workshop includes the verbal and non-verbal basics of working with adult learners and
skeptical colleagues. Participants will walk away with skills and strategies to differentiate roles and
maintain trusting, learning relationships that affect second order change.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
Dr. Daniel Levine, Doctor of Education Saturday 9:15-10:15
Co-presenter: Saturday 10:30-11:30
Mary Moore Room: 101
Two Sessions
Puzzling Our Way Through the Universe
Exploring science and instilling lifelong learning through puzzles and games.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: K-8
Pat Lewis, Regional Sales Manager, Lab-Aids Friday 11:00-12:00
Room: 105
SEPUP The Rock Cycle Activity
Experience the SEPUP way of developing the understanding of Cycle in the Rock Cycle Activity. The
newest SEPUP curriculum is becoming available now. Titles include: Rocks, Minerals and Soil, Shaping
the Earth (also including plate tectonics), Weather and Atmosphere and Earth in Space.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS
Rich Lienesch, The Museum of Flight Friday 9:45-10:45
Co-presenter: Room: 904
Seth! Leary, Aviation Learning Center Manager
The Aviation Learning Center: A context for Science, Math, & Technology
The new ALC at The Museum of Flight takes students through a day in the life of a pilot. Learn how the
Museum‘s educators have integrated authentic MST into an exciting environment—and how teachers can
build upon this experience in the classroom.
Strand: Integration Level: 3-12
Izi Loveluck, Middle School Science Teacher, Snohomish School District Saturday 1:00-4:00
Co-presenter: Room: 931
Linda Talman, Middle School Science
Improving Learning Through Writing
This session will allow teachers to increase their understanding of how science journals can be used to
assess student understanding of GLEs through integration of writing in science. Additionally, teachers will
learn how to teach students to respond to WASL prompts appropriately as well as addressing certain
Mathematics and Writing GLEs
Strand: Integration Level: 6-12
Ken Luthy, Science Co-Chair, Tacoma School of Arts Saturday 8:00-11:00
Co-presenters: Room: 401
Tod Lokey, Science Teacher
Robert Whitney, President, Earthspan
Engaging Students in Wildlife Conservation Research by Utilizing
Satellite Tracking and GIS Mapping Technology
Learn how you can use current data from research scientists to have your students doing their own
authentic research investigating the relationships between animal movements and a wide range of
landscape variables. (This is a 3 hour program)
Strand: Application Level: MS
Julie Lutz, Director, NASA Educator Resource Center Friday 1:00-2:00
Room: 906
3,2,1,….Liftoff!!
Make your K-2 classroom a Space Place! We‘ll do Rocket Alphabet, Rocket Math, Rocket Rhymes and
Songs, followed by Simple Rocket Science with really cute science-across-the-curriculums NASA packets.
Strand: Integration Level: K-2
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Saturday 1:30-2:30
Room: 602/wrestling room
Modeling the Universe: Scaling the Realms of the Universe
We‘ll go from the solar system to the entire visible universe using a ―scaling‖ approach. Grab your
grapefruits, basketballs and BBs and be prepared for large numbers!
Strand: Science Literacy Level: HS
Dr. Mark Mazzola, Research Plant Pathologist USDA-ARS Friday 2:15-3:15
Room: Choir Room
Road Map to Career Opportunities in Agricultural Research Science
From a personal perspective, an overview of he career opportunities within agricultural research, ranging
from molecular biology to applied systems management, and the educational/experiential progression
involved in attaining such positions will be illustrated.
Strand: Integration Level: Integration
Dr. John McNamara, Scientist and Professor, Washington State University Friday 9:45:10:45
Room: 106
Integrative Biology-using computer models to teach the big picture to 'little folk'
Have fun learning how things go together-how does the liver talk to the brain? How does an animal know
it's growing, or pregnant. See real research and teaching models to make complex systems simple.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
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Friday 11:00-12:00
Making Milk-Where Chemistry and Biology Meet Nutrition Room: 106
Have fun milking milk and learning how and why milk is made. Examples for all grade
levels-teaching inquiry based chemistry and biology to practical factual nutrition and health.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
Al Merino, McDougal Littell Science Saturday 10:30-11:30
Room: 105
Simple Middle School Labs to Teach Abstract Concepts
Using inexpensive, store-bought materials, middle school science teachers will perform labs and see
demonstrations that reinforce key concepts in Earth, Life and Physical Science.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS
Lori Mitchell, Education Director, Salish Sea Expeditions Saturday 10:30-11:30
Room: 603
Inquiry-Based Project Assessment: A Case Study
Participants will review and examine models of evaluation that were recently used to evaluate the impacts
of a specific inquiry based program.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: 3-12
Eric Muhs, Teacher, Seattle School District Saturday 8:00-9:00
Room: 103
Astrophysics Projects for the High School classroom
Seven long-term student astrophysics projects will be described, with ideas for your own projects.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: HS
Cheryl Niemela, Teacher/NASA Educator Saturday 10:30-11:30
Room: 104
Cosmic Connection to the Elements
The origins of the chemical elements will be traced to various cosmic events in this interactive workshop.
NASA Curriculum and materials will be demonstrated and distributed.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS/HS
Andrew Nydam, Material Science Teacher, Polymer Ambassador, Saturday 8:00-9:00
Olympia High School Room: 304
Chemistry of Polymers
Polymers are everywhere and yet not covered in most chemistry classes. This session will provide
background and makeup of polymers as well as how to incorporate the science and the discovery into the
classroom. We will present labs and inquiry base learning activities that will engage students. Density,
chemical structures, math, elongation and shrinking, manufacturing and processing.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS/HS
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Science and Physics of Cars Saturday 9:15-10:15
Students love cars but dislike science? Here are some lessons using the car to Room: 304
teach Major science concepts, yes, even if you are mechanically challenged.
This workshop is to give teachers ideas and material to use cars as a way to introduce science and physics
concepts. Concepts such as coefficient of thermal expansion, oxidization and reduction (rust and batteries)
activity series (why some stuff rusts faster), fuel and emissions (why some gas has better power), VPT,
combustion, flash point, thermal efficiency, turbochargers and blowers. This is designed for the teacher
who wants to reach the hard to reach student who needs a reason to learn before they will try.
Strand: Application Level: MS/HS
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The Chemistry of Solids Saturday 10:30-11:30
Explore the world of solids using lab activities. A fun hour of burning, Room: 304
breaking and talking about stuff!! What is the chemistry involved in ―winning‖ the metals from the earth?
What are metals? How do we make them have the properties society wants? Experience hands on engaging
labs that teach chemistry, reactivity, and mechanical properties of metals. All while having fun!!!
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS/HS
Cinda Parton, Science Assessment Specialist, OSPI Saturday 9:00-11:00
Room: 604
Powerful Classroom Assessment for 8th Grade Science
This three hour Middle School level workshop provides participants with experience of how the Grade
Level Expectations (GLEs) lead to powerful evidence of learning. Participants experience how an enhanced
released scenario can be used to model valid reliable classroom assessment while they learn how to use
item specific rubrics with sample student responses. Finally, participants learn how a systems approach to
science curriculum and assessment can focus opportunities to learn in science classrooms.
Strand: Assessment Level: MS
Dr. John (Skip) Paznokas, Associate Professor, Washington State University Friday 3:30-4:30
Co-presenter: Room: 306
Dr. Lynda Paznokas, Associate Professor
LEGO Mindstorm® Robotics Program
The workshop will describe the LEGO® Mindstorms Robotics Program and allow for participation.
Children in classrooms and after-school programs can build, design, and program robotics using
ROBOLAB.
Strand: Application Level: MS/HS
Dr. Lynda Paznokas, Associate Professor, Washington State University Friday 9:45-10:45
Co-presenters: Room: Library
WSU Pre-Service Teachers
Environmental Science—Brought to You by Lewis and Clark!
Browse the room, collecting lessons plans, trying hands-on activities, viewing demonstrations, and talking
to pre-service teachers about environmental science activities related to journal quotations from the Lewis
and Clark Expedition from 9:45-10:45. Materials will remain in the library for two hours following the
presentation. 10:45-12:45
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS/HS/University
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Room: 306
Invention Conventions: Celebrations of Imagination
Through discussion, activities, photographs, and handouts, participants will learn about Invention
Conventions where students use creative thinking to identify "needs," make models, design displays and
marketing, and share with others.
Strand: Application Level: K-8
Suzy Perrin, RN, BSN, CEN, Trauma Services Coordinator Friday 11:00-12:00
Room: 302
The Science of Trauma: Caring for the Multiple Injured Patient
Using mechanism of injury to predict injury pattern. Description of the Multi Disciplinary care approach
for trauma patients from admission to the Emergency Department through Discharge.
Strand: Application Level: MS/HS/University
Diane Petersen, 4th Grade Teacher, Waterville Saturday 9:15-10:15
Co-presenters: Room: 906
4th and 5th grade students
Cathi Nelson
Cooperative Field Investigation of Phyrnosoma Douglassi (Short-horned Lizard)
Students partner with local farmers to collect data on short-horned lizards and use Arcview software to
organize and analyze the data. Reading, writing, technology and science standards are integrated in this
project, which could be replicated in any classroom with any common species of interest
Strand: Integration Level: 3-8
Suzan M. Porter, Teacher Saturday 1:30-2:30
Room: 305
Biomonitoring of Air Pollution
Teach your students to identify lichens for pollution sensitivity, map their distribution in your community,
and correlate these findings with research into point and non-point sources of air pollution.
Strand: Application Level: HS/University
Kevin C. Powers, Director, 4-H Forestry Education Program Saturday 1:30-2:30
Room: 905
4-H Forestry Education Program-
Involving Students in Science through Experiential Education
Introduction and overview of an award winning nationally recognized natural resource education program
in Chelan County employing the WSU evaluated "CHALLENGE" experiential learning model.
Strand: Integration Level: MS
Don Pruett, High School Science Teacher, Science Curriculum Specialist and Friday 9:45-10:45
K-12 Science Fair Coordinator Room: 803
Co-presenter:
Terry Holtgraves, First Grade Teacher
Integrating Reading, Writing, and Science
Don Pruett brings a wealth of science experience in his current position as a biology teacher and curriculum
specialist. Previously he worked as a medical lab tech, zookeeper, and analytical chemist. Terry Holtgraves
is a first grade teacher with experience in grades K-2, special education, and Title I Reading. Don and Terry
have developed a powerful partnership to make science accessible to first grade students by using science
as the vehicle for teaching the reading and writing grade level expectations (GLE‘s). Come see student
work and examples of this collaboration with ready-made activities to strengthen literacy programs.
Strand: Integration Level: K-2
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Co-presenter: Saturday 1:00-4:00
Tim Garchow Room 306
Increasing Your WASL Scores Through Science Fair 101
The new Science Grade Level Expectations (GLE's) are out and there is a lot of science information to
teach. How does a K-5 teacher do more? Teachers need to incorporate writing and the scientific process
using science journals and a science fair. A large portion of the Science WASL is scientific inquiry. What
better way to give students something to write about than have a science fair? Learn the nuts and bolts of a
classroom, grade level or school wide science fair. The class will work in groups to do a science fair
project and then discuss the ―How To‖ of running a science fair.
Strand: Application Level: K-5
Virginia Reid, Consultant Saturday 2:45-3:45
Room: 906
Integrating Math & Science with the New Force & Motion Course for FOSS ® Middle School
What is motion and how do we represent and describe it? What are the relationships between distance,
time, and speed? What are velocity and acceleration? And how does force affect motion? Experience the
FOSS® tools and strategies that bring force and motion to life in the classroom—air trolleys, electronic
Dotcars, Dotmaker, Photo Finish, pushers, sleds, and more.
Strand: Integration Level: MS
Dr. Eileen Reilich, Associate Professor of Education, St. Martins College Friday 11:00-12:00
Room: 903
Earth Counts: Integrating Math with Human Ecology
Engage in memorable, hands-on activities that reinforce middle school math skills, while teaching about
human population trends and their environmental impacts. Free CD-ROM!
Strand: Integration Level: MS
Jo Lynne Roberts, Sixth Grade Teacher, Camas School District Saturday 1:30-2:30
Co-presenters: Room: 903
Betty Dietzen, Jim Dewey-Sixth Grade Teachers
Kids In Space: A Stimulating Ten-Hour Simulation
Launch into excitement aboard Space Station Alpha-Z . . . a sixth grade simulated space program; learn
about ―astronaut‖ training, activities, and certification for mission. Handout: CD containing photos, videos,
and detailed guidelines to create your own simulation!
Strand: Integration Level: MS
Rodney Roberts, Stars Northwest Planetarium Friday 9:45-10:45
Friday 2:15-3:15
StarLabs—Our Solar System Room: Aux. Gym
Our Solar System; a night sky presentation with emphasis on the Solar System.
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StarLabs—15 Years of the Hubble Telescope Friday 3:30-4:30
A Salute to the Hubble Telescope‘s 15-years of service. Room: Aux. Gym
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
Scott Rockey , WSO Board Chairman Saturday 8:00-9:00
Co-presenter: Room: 105
Brett Thompson, WSO Board Member
Science Olympiad—a great Science Competition
An overview of the Science Olympiad will be presented. The group will participate in a Science Olympiad
event. An explanation of how Science Olympiad aligns with the GLE's will be included.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
Dena Royal, Volunteer teacher Saturday 10:30-11:30
Co-presenter: Room: 904
Adrianna Royal, National Award Winning Student
Winner of Toshiba/NSTA Exploravision Grades 4-6 United States and Canada
Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Program
Interested in developing the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision program at your school? Washington's 2005
Regional Winning Team will motivate and help you integrate ExploraVision into your science curriculum
for Grades K-12. Adrianna won the regional, as well as being the sole Grades 4-6 winner for all of USA
and Canada. Dena and Adrianna attended the gala awards weekend in Washington D.C. where Adrianna
was the recipient of a $10,000 savings bond.
Strand: Integration Level: K-12
Karen Rutherford, Science Resource Center Coordinator, Saturday 9:15-10:15
Wenatchee School District Room: 902
Co-presenter:
Susan E. Ballinger
Extending K-5 FOSS®& STC®: Links to the Local Community
The Wenatchee School District has developed annual K-5th science field experiences tied to FOSS® and
STC® curriculum, making science relevant and local for both teachers and students. Using community
partners and resources, we have written interdisciplinary classroom curriculum to prepare students for a day
in the field, encompassing art, music, social studies, math, reading and writing.
Strand: Integration Level: K-5
Vince Santo Pietro, Science Teacher, Shorecrest High School Friday 2:15-3:15
Co-presenter: Room: 906
Dr. Julie Lutz, UW Astronomy professor and NASA Education
College Astronomy in the High School
Shorecrest High School and the UW Astronomy Department have partnered to offer UW Astronomy 101 in
the high school classroom. This session will explore why we wanted to offer astronomy in high school,
what the curriculum is like, and how the UW partnership works.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: HS
Bill Schmidt, Director of Science Center of Inquiry Friday 2:15-3:15
Friday 3:30-4:30
Room: 106
Inquiring into Inquiry
Everyone talks about inquiry, but what is it really? Explore questioning techniques that lead students to
true science discovery.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
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Friday and Saturday 10:00-2:00
Room: Aux. Gym
Science Side Show
Come see Bill Schmitt and Jim Burrows (The Science Club) amaze you with random science experiments.
Wander in and enjoy the fun!
Chris Sheridan, Science Staff Development Specialist, Friday 1:00-2:00
Lake Washington School District Room: 904
Integrating Literacy with FOSS in the Elementary Classroom
EALR with entertaining and engaging hands-on activities building an electromagnet system, FOSS®
Science Stories will be integrated with the context of the lesson and examples of student work will be
shared.
Strand: Integration Level: 3-5
Lois Sherwood, NCOSP TOSA Saturday 8:00-11:00
Co-presenter: Room: 306
Kristin Bergh
GMO in our Food?
The controversies generated by genetically modified organisms (GMO) provide opportunities for teachers
to incorporate cutting edge science and technology. Participants will spool DNA, run PCR and visualizing
PCR products using gel electrophoresis as well as explore effective strategies for discussion of bioethical
issuers. Participants will learn how to facilitate ethical discussion using Socratic seminars and decision-
making models. Participants will use cutting edge biotechnology equipment to spool DNA, run PCR and
visualizing PCR products using gel electrophoresis.
Strand: Application Level: HS
Cynthia Sistek-Chandler, Thomson Gale Publishing Saturday, 8:00-9:00
Room: 801
ClassTrac: Engage Students with Innovative Teaching for High School Science
ClassTrac is a web-enabled resource providing engaging, standards-aligned units to elevate critical-
thinking skills and to supplement and update current textbooks. Summative assessments for 200+ concepts
promote engagement and higher achievement
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS/HS
L. C. Smith, Site Visitor for Partners in Science Grant Program Friday 1:00-2:00
Friday 2:15-3:15
Room 103
Partners in Science Grant Program
M J Murdock $14,000 grant for High School Science Teachers to do research for 2 summers followed by
an $8,000 grant for High School students to work on a science project.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: HS
Mary E. Spruill, Program Director–The NEED Project Friday 11:00-12:00
Co-presenter: Room: 101
Don Pruett
Energize Your Classroom
This session will provide participants with ample materials to teach a mini-six week unit on energy.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
Friday 9:45-10:45
Darek Staab, Field Research Project Manager Room: 902
Enhancing Application and Literacy through the Elwha River Restoration Project
Student-driven research helps prepare for the upcoming removal of the two Elwha River dams. Students
are inspired by the chance to apply their field science learning to this historic experiment.
Strand: Integration Level: MS
Chris Stark, Science specialist, NCESD Saturday 9:15-10:15
Room 803
Teaching EALR3 in the Secondary Classroom
Strand: Application Level: MS/HS
Joyce Stark, Teacher Friday 2:15-3:15
Room: 105
Tsunami Driven Event
An Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow will discuss her experience at the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration. Activities from the tsunami education resource kit will be provided.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: 3-12
Danielle Stickel, Science Teacher/SALT Friday 9:45-12:45
Co-presenter: Room: 601
Angie DiLoreto
Writing Classroom Assessments with Deep Alignment to Washington State Standards
How to write classroom based assessments using on-line mini-WASL templates, the GLE document, and
EALRs.
Strand: Assessment Level: MS
Zeta Strickland, Program Supervisor, Astro Adventures, Pacific Science Center Saturday 8:00-11:00
Co-presenters: Room: 102
Dennis Schatz and Paul Allan
Astro Adventures Curriculum: Experience Astronomy
Looking for curriculum to satisfy the astronomy EALRs? In this session participants will be introduced to
the nationally recognized 4-8 grade astronomy curriculum, Astro Adventures.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: 3-8
Anne Swant, MS. NBCT, Science Teacher, Walla Walla High School Saturday 10:30-11:30
Room: 805
Technology, Timing and Tricks for the Inquiry Based Science Classroom
This presentation intended for new teachers or pre-service teachers, and anyone who is in the process of
adopting inquiry science curriculum, will present technology ideas and formats that have been essential in
making inquiry work in the presenter’s classroom. Additionally, the presenter will discuss organizational
ideas, cooperative learning, instructional strategies and timing of each of these to make the inquiry science
classroom work.
Strand: Application Level: MS/HS
Linda Talman, Teacher Saturday 8:00-11:00
Co-presenter: Room: 931
Izi Loveluck
Teaching the GLEs
Using templates, participants will increase understanding of the GLEs and how to teach them using their
existing curriculum in grade band groups.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
Bob Tierney, Retired Science Teacher, Author Saturday 8:00-11:00
Keynote Speaker Friday Morning, 8:30-9:30
During his 32 years as a science teacher and coach in the Fremont Unified School District,
CA. he developed his sciences and his interest in writing in the sciences. Today he is an Associate
Director of the Bay Area WP, Writing Across Curriculum. He is also a teacher consultant for the
National Writing Project, a position he has held since 1980. That position has given Tierney
opportunity to do presentations in 27 states, as well as Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, England,
Germany, and Norway.
Bob Tierney graduated from San Francisco State with an AB in 1954 and an MA in 1956. His
major was in biology with a minor in science. His advanced education followed service in the
Parachute/glider field artillery, of the 11th Airborne Division, Japan (1946-1949)
Among his publications is Exploring Tidal Life, Oecos, Ltd. 1966, written while doing
research on tidepool life along the Northern California coast. This research was possible due an
NSF Research Grant Tierney received to study Marine Ecology of Tomales Bay, CA. (1964-69).
Tierney’s latest publication is How to Use Writing in Science, National Science Teachers
Association, 1996. Second edition printed in 2005.
His articles have been widely read in publications such as: Athletic Coach, Amer Bio teacher,
and Learning Magazine.
Room: Library
Writing for the Exhilaration of Discovery
This presentation is designed for participants to take an active part in classroom tested activities that
enhance content understanding.
Strand: Integration Level: General
Laura Tyler Saturday 8:00-9:00
Room 804
Wonderful Water Sheds
Students will compare a watershed on the east side of the mountains and the west side. Aerial photos and
infrared photos will show some geographical features to compare. Students will explore the interactions of
water and soil, do chemical and physical tests of watershed.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: K-8
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Co-presenters: Maureen Saturday 10:30-11:30
Munn and Megan Brown Room 804
Amazing Cells
Learn the parts of a microscope, how to use them and explore the differences of animal and plant cells.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: K-8
Bryan Wacker, Environmental Research Manager Saturday 2:45-3:45
Co-presenter: Room: 103
Colin S. Campbell
Measuring Runoff Potential of Soils
Objectives-Educate teachers about simple experiments that students can use to assess the runoff potential of
a soil. Content: Oral presentation with visuals and hands on demonstration.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
Larry Welch, Teacher Friday 9:45-10:45
Room: 404
Aerospace Activities for the Classroom
Get your Spring science program literally OFF THE GROUND with some exciting experiments and
projects. Build an 8 foot tall hot air balloon. Build and fly a kite—even if you have never done so. Success
guaranteed!
Strand: Science Literacy Level: 3-8
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Friday 1:00-2:00
Room: 404
Teach the Scientific Method in One Hour!
Participants will explore the basic steps of the scientific method through several simple experiments, then
collect and organize quantitative data. Methods to expand basic experiments to extensive labs through
inquiry are discussed.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS
Whitney West, Regional Sales Manager Friday 1:00-2:00
Co-presenter: Room: 101
Kat Woodring
Force and Motion—Predicting the Speed of a Car
Participants will use cars and ramps to predict and observe motion. Speed, acceleration and Newton's Laws
are uncovered in a quest to find a theory to predict the car's speed
Strand: Science Literacy Level: HS
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Friday 3:30-4:30
Room: 101
Chemistry and the Atom: Atom Building Games
Experience innovative games and activities that give students with different learning styles fun
opportunities to explore and grasp atomic structure and the periodic table.
Strand: Science Literacy Level: MS/HS
Gilda Wheeler, Facing the Future: People and the Planet Friday 2:15-3:15
Room: 905
Global Issues, Sustainable Solutions: Population, Poverty,
Consumption, Conflict & the Environment
Curious about teaching science in the context of global issues? Join this hands-on examination of critical
global issues including their interconnectedness, impacts, and solutions. Free grade 5-12 curriculum!
Strand: Integration Level: 5-12
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Friday 3:30-4:30
Jump Start Your Classroom: Service Learning and Global Issues Room: 905
Connect your classroom to the world through action. We'll walk through service
learning project ideas linked to hands-on science curriculum with a focus on global issues.
Free grade 5-12 curriculum!
Strand: Integration Level: 5-12
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Saturday 8:00-9:00
Building Bridges Over Troubled Water: Cross-curricular Room: 905
resources and action opportunities for teaching about water
Make a splash using these facts, graphs, hands-on activities and action tailored for the classroom. We’ll
make connections between water and other global issues. Free grade 5-12 curriculum!
Strand: Integration Level: 5-12
Anna Williamson, Everett District Science Facilitator Friday 2:15-3:15
Room 903
Making Thinking Visible: Science Notebooks in the Primary Grades
The "how’s" and "whys" of using science notebooks will be embedded throughout the workshop as
participants engage in a series of inquiry experiences.
Strand: Integration Level: K-2
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Making Thinking Visible: Science Notebooks in the Intermediate Grades Friday 3:30-4:30
Room: 903
Strand: Integration Level: 3-5
Eric Wuersten, Science Curriculum Program Supervisor Friday 9:45-12:45
Room: 401/402
Science GLEs and Systems on-line
The session will describe the nature of the Science GLE document, how it was developed and how the
Washington State symbol can be use as a model for describing K-12 science
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
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Friday 1:30-4:30
Room: 402
No Excuses: Let's Teach Evolution
The session will elaborate the concept of evolution generally and biological evolution specifically.
Concepts of evolutionary theory will be discussed in the context of the dynamic nature of scientific
theories. Issues of Creationism and Intelligent Design will be addressed and strategies to engage school
and community around the teaching of evolution will be presented
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
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Saturday 1:00-4:00
Deep Alignment of Science Lessons Room: 402
Session will describe the process of deep alignment of instructional materials to science GLEs and
connected GLEs outside of science and pedagogy standards in the Washington Capacity Tools
Strand: Science Literacy Level: General
Midge Yerge, Science Educator, West Valley Middle School
Co-presenters:
Washington REVEL teachers Friday 9:45-12:45
Room 306
Bring Deep-Sea Science Into Your Classroom with the REVEL Program
REVEL teachers will share their sea-going experiences and activities you can use in your classroom to
bring deep-sea research to life. Learn how to become a REVEL teacher!
Strand: Application Level: MS
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Co-presenter: Mary Moore Saturday 1:30-2:30
Room 805
So You Want to Be a Presidential Award Winner-Tips to Help You Succeed!
Improve your chances! Learn tips from Presidential Award winners that will help you prepare
a high quality application that will catch the reviewer’s eye!
Strand: Assessment Level: K-8
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Saturday 2:45-3:45
Room: 805
American Wilderness Leadership School
The American Wilderness Leadership School, sponsored by Safari Club International, is held each summer
in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This exciting and active conservation and outdoor education program teaches
educators and interested individuals how to bring the outdoors to students through participation and
understanding of conservation issues. You could be sponsored to attend this fantastic program in beautiful
Jackson Hole!
Strand: Integration Level: General
Tammy Zulauf, Classroom Teacher, Dieringer Saturday 8:00-9:00
Co-presenters Room: 903
Heide Schroll and Kelly Milliren, Classroom Teachers
Inquiry Science and Integrations in the Primary Classroom
Presenters from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade will share ideas for the application of the inquiry process and
integration of reading, writing, math, and technology to typical grade level science topics.
Strand: Integration Level: 1-3