2013 California Science Education Conference: Full Schedule

Thank you for attending the 2013 California Science Education Conference.

To view a list of workshops with handouts posted online, click here.

8:00am PDT

Meet-Connect-Learn-Conference Orientation, Sponsored by VWR Education

Join CSTA and the VWR Education family of companies for a cup of coffee and informative session that will give California Science Education Conference attendees tips and pointers on how to make the most of their time at the conference. Mix with CSTA board members and other conference attendees and give your networking a kick-start. Meet fellow science educators, connect with new colleagues, and learn how to navigate and maximize your conference experience. Door prizes! Sponsored by VWR Education

Speakers

Lisa Hegdahl

Laura Henriques

Professor, CSU Long Beach

Exhibitors

VWR Science Education

Wards Science

Wards provides hands-on, standards-based science activities, specimens, and supplies for every science discipline so you can do what you do best - teach, inspire, and connect.

Sponsors

VWR Science Education

Wards Science

Wards provides hands-on, standards-based science activities, specimens, and supplies for every science discipline so you can do what you do best - teach, inspire, and connect.

Friday October 25, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Pasadena Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Meal Event

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, K, PreK, PreK-13+, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

8:00am PDT

California Science Safety

This science safety workshop will provide participants with a general overview of science safety and liability for public schools. A comprehensive set of materials will be provided to each participant. Grades PreK-13+

Speakers

Dean Gilbert

Science Coordinator, Orange County Department of Education

Friday October 25, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Sierra

Workshop

Grade Level PreK-13+, PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, All Grade Levels, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis Classroom Management
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

8:00am PDT

Super School University: Robots Helping Teachers with STEM and STEAM in K-13+

California teachers are working together through a Super School Virtual University to explore how humanoid robots can help teachers with STEM, STEAM and STEAM plus in K-13+ classrooms. We will demonstrate Backpack Robotics, Backpack Science and Backpack STEAM Journalism. Grades: K-13+

Speakers

Bob Barboza

CEO, Barboza Space Center

Bob Barboza is a former K-12 educator. He currently works as a self-taught design engineer, astrosociologist, and CEO of the Barboza Space Center. He is a member of the Mars Society, and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is under contract with the Fontana and... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite A 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, STEM

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-13+, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Technology
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

9:00am PDT

Coffee Break - Sponsored by Chevron

Enjoy a hot cup of coffee before heading off to your first session of the conference.
Sponsored by Chevron

Sponsors

Chevron

Friday October 25, 2013 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Oasis Foyer 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Meal Event

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, K, PreK, PreK-13+, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

9:00am PDT

Exhibit Hall

The exhibit hall will open for the first time on Friday at 9:00 am.
Click here to view a current floor plan of all exhibitors

Friday October 25, 2013 9:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Oasis 1 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Exhibit Hall

Grade Level All Grade Levels, PreK, PreK-13+, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

9:15am PDT

Keynote Address: Implementing the NGSS: Shifts in Classroom Practice; Opening Session; and Membership Meeting

Join CSTA for the annual meeting of members! CSTA President, Laura Henriques will deliver an update on the state of the association and the state of science education in California. Following Laura's address will be the keynote presentation by Dr. Stephen Pruitt. Dr. Pruitt is the Vice President for Content, Research, and Development for Achieve and led the development of the Next Generation of Science Standards.

Stephen will update the audience on current adoption and implementation efforts around the Next Generation Science Standards in California and other states, as well as discuss the vision for how classroom practice will shift as a result of the NGSS.
Sponsored by Chevron

Link to PDF of PowerPoint Presentation

Speakers

Laura Henriques

Professor, CSU Long Beach

Stephen Pruitt

Vice President for Content, Research, and Development, Achieve

Stephen Pruitt is senior vice president at Achieve. For the past three years, he has been leading the development of the Next Generation Science Standards. Stephen began his career as a high school chemistry teacher in Georgia, where he taught for 12 years. In 2003, he joined the... Read More →

Sponsors

Chevron

Friday October 25, 2013 9:15am - 10:45am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Primrose B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

General Session, NGSS

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, K, PreK, PreK-13+, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Included with Registration? Included with Registration
Tags NGSS

11:00am PDT

Digital Globes: Transforming the Way We Learn About Global Concepts

Digital globes have revolutionized science museums, but the costs were prohibitive for classrooms... until now! Learn how this technology can transform students’ understanding of climate, geology, astronomy, earth systems, etc.

Speakers

Representative

Digital Globe Systems of California

Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Commercial Workshop

Host Organization Digital Globe Systems of California
Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-13+, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Technology
Track Earth-Space Science
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

11:00am PDT

Power of Non-Verbal Communication in Classroom Management

Use the often neglected power of non-verbal communication to make your classroom a happy and productive one. Learn what TIMSS research from real science classrooms tells us about non-verbals and effective classrooms.

Speakers

Kendall Zoller

President, Sierra Training Associates, Inc.

Kendall Zoller is co-author of The Choreography of Presenting: The 7 Essential Abilities of Effective Presenters (Corwin Press, 2010) and President of Sierra Training Associates, Inc. He holds an Ed.D. in educational leadership from California State University, Fresno, and University of California, Davis. He provides professional learning seminars and keynotes on a variety of topics, including... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Catalina Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Focus Speaker, New Teacher PD Strand

Grade Level All Grade Levels, K-13+, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis Classroom Management
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration
Tags Classroom Management, Non-Verbal Communication

11:00am PDT

Explaining California’s Recommended NGSS Integrated Learning Progressions for Middle School

Learn about the rationale for the proposed integration in grades 6-8 and receive examples of how the connection of performance expectations in integrated science domains reinforces the learning progressions for each grade level through the Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts.

Link to Handouts:

.zip file ~1.5MB The file contains .webarchive files (3), .doc (3) and .docx (1) files, and a .pptx (1) file.
PowerPoint

Speakers

Kathy DiRanna

Statewied Director, K-12 Alliance

Maria Simani

Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Pasadena Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, NGSS

Grade Level All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K-12, Middle School-Jr. High
Track Integrated Science
Included with Registration? Included with Registration
Tags Integrated Science, Middle School, Next Generation Science Standards, NGSS

11:00am PDT

Make Your Class a Story Worth Telling: Conceptual Flow Graphics for Course

Too much to teach, but can’t cut anything? Conceptual Flow Graphics are a novel course planning paradigm to streamline class sequencing for a story worth telling. Integrate labs and curriculum in a dynamic way to save time and increase engagement. Grades PreK-12

Link to Handouts:

http://www.wscacademy.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=240273&type=u&pREC_ID=537209

Speakers

Bethany Dixon

Science Teacher, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy

Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree E

Workshop

Grade Level 1, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, PreK, PreK-12, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

11:00am PDT

PLAN!T NOW's Young Meteorologist Program

A Severe Weather Preparedness Adventure - learn about severe weather types, how to prepare for, how to safely survive them. This engaging on-line game from PLAN!t NOW stands alone or springboards to effective follow up activities, projects, and assessments. K-12.

Lesson materials can be downloaded from NOAA-CREST West at http://www.calstatela.edu/programs/crest

Speakers

Donna Lee

Director, PLAN!T Now

Paula Arvedson PhD

Associate Professor, CSU Los Angeles

I am passionate about teaching -- at all grade levels, working with learners of all ages.

Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs USD, Tech Room B

Workshop

Host Organization SEA (Satellite Educators Association)
Grade Level 1, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-12, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

12:00pm PDT

Exhibit Hall - Exculsive Hour

Grab lunch from the concession stand while visiting the exhibit hall. Enter your name for door prize drawings which will take place on Saturday afternoon.
Click here to view the current floor plan of all exhibitors.

Friday October 25, 2013 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Oasis 1 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Exhibit Hall

Grade Level All Grade Levels, PreK, PreK-13+, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

1:00pm PDT

Equip Your iPad® or Android Tablet for Science with SPARKvue® HD – A Full-Featured Science Application

Explore PASCO’s SPARKvue app for iPad and Android Tablet, which offer display and analytical tools within an integrated learning environment. SPARKlabs® content with data collection and analysis is also supported. Grades: K-12

Speakers

Jason Lovell

K-12 Education Consultant, PASCO scientific

Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Commercial Workshop

Host Organization PASCO scientific
Grade Level K-12, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High, All Grade Levels
Emphasis Technology
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

1:00pm PDT

A Framework for K-12 Science Education

Engage in the driver for the Next Generation Standards in Science Education. A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Cross-Cutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. Learn how Next Generation Science Education Standards relate to Common Core Standards in English Language Arts.

Speakers

Jo Topps

Regional Director, K12 Alliance

Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite H 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, NGSS

Host Organization K-12A
Grade Level 1, 2, 4, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K-12
Emphasis Science Leadership
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

1:00pm PDT

Channel Islands Live - Science, Technology, and Fun!

Remote, isolated, rugged, and sometimes inaccessible, the Channel Islands can be challenging to experience. Now, through advanced but accessible technology, Channel Islands Live brings the park right to your classroom. Grades K-12

Link to Presentation: http://prezi.com/3b6pi6hku7qd/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

Speakers

Catharine Reznicek

Director, Education Technology, Ventura County Office of Education

Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Palm Springs USD, Tech Room B

Workshop

Grade Level 1, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-12, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

1:00pm PDT

SC01: Science Literacy: Writing, Reading and Oral Language in CCSS - SOLD OUT

Inquiry science instruction is the best way to teach the Common Core standards ELA. Participate in an integrated inquiry science lesson that uses speaking, reading and writing to develop students’ science understanding while meeting the demands of the new CCSS. Grades K-13 Ticket $25

Link to Handouts:

PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt)

Speakers

Susan Gomez-Zwiep

Department of Science Education, CSU Long Beach - K-12 Alliance

Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, San Jacinto 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course, CCSS, New Teacher PD Strand

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-13+, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $25
Tags CCSS, Common Core State Standards, Inquiry, Literacy

1:00pm PDT

SC05: Leading the Change: Common Core State Standards- Literacy in Science, Part 1 - SOLD OUT

Lead your school/district in implementing the Common Core for Literacy in Science. The 6-hour module, part of CDE’s PLMs, provides K-12 examples for inquiry, writing, reading, and oral language. Experience the module; get materials necessary to lead discussions back home. Part 1

Ticket: SOLD OUT

Speakers

Kathy DiRanna

Statewied Director, K-12 Alliance

Maria Simani

Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Santa Rosa 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course, CCSS

Grade Level 1, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-12, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Literacy-EL
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $20

2:30pm PDT

Shark Tracking Robots

Making waves in how we research shark behavior. In an effort to track shark motion, Dr. Lowe and his colleagues have developed a shark tracking robot to monitor and track shark movements. The development of the robot requires input from a team of partners - engineers, programmers and mathematicians. Getting a diverse group of experts to share a common language starts with mathematics, the truly common language of all STEM fields. Dr. Lowe will share with the audience how the team answers scientific questions through the design and development of the robots. This promises to be an engaging and informative session.

Speakers

Chris Lowe

Professor, CSU Long Beach

Friday October 25, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Catalina Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Focus Speaker

Grade Level All Grade Levels, K-13+, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis Technology
Track Life Science
Included with Registration? Included with Registration
Tags Sharks

2:30pm PDT

Analyzing and Interpreting Data - Building a New Understanding

Explore a robust version of the practice of Analyzing and Interpreting Data. Take a look at this practice across grade levels, explore a process for engaging with colleagues in building a shared vision and connect to the intent in this practice. Grades K-12

Link to Handouts:

Speakers

Arthur Beauchamp

Director, Sacramento Area Science Project

Friday October 25, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite D 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, NGSS

Host Organization CSP
Grade Level 1, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

2:30pm PDT

Implications of CCSS on NGSS

Participants will gain an understanding of the implications and correlations of the Common Core State Standards in English/Language Arts, and Mathematics on Next Generation Science Standards. PreK-13+

Link to Handouts:

http://tinyurl.com/LACOE-ImplicatioinsCSTA2013

Speakers

Anthony Quan

Consultant III, STEM, Los Angeles County Office of Education

A firm believer that all students are capable of entering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Fields. Students should all be given the opportunities, experiences, and tools to become successful. Teachers should all be given appropriate and practical professional development... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree F

Workshop, CCSS, NGSS

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, PreK, PreK-13+, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Science Leadership
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

2:30pm PDT

New Curriculum Framework for Science: Development and Timeline

Join the staff from CDE’s Curriculum and Instructional Unit for an informative workshop on the development process for the new Curriculum Framework for science based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The NGSS are the “what” students will learn; the Curriculum Framework is the “how” teachers will get them there. Learn about opportunities for you to participate in the process and the timeline for development and adoption.
Link to Handout

Speakers

Kristen Cruz Allen

AdministratorCurriculum Frameworks UnitCalifornia Department of Education

Bryan Boyd

Lead Science ConsultantInstructional Resources UnitCalifornia Department of Education

Friday October 25, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Pasadena Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, NGSS

Grade Level All Grade Levels
Emphasis Science Leadership
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration
Tags Next Generation Science Standards, NGSS

2:30pm PDT

STEM Can Lead the Way

STEM Can Lead the Way, a report synthesizing the recommendations by 30 experts was commissioned to catalyze a dialogue to define and implement systemic reforms in teacher preparation through the lens of STEM. The report will guide the session. Grades PreK-13+

Link to Handouts:

Speakers

Marcella Klein Williams

Cheif Education Officer, California STEM Learning Network

STEM can lead the way! We are living in dynamic times. Technological advances have changed our world and education is shifting to meet the challenge. The changes in education are huge with both the redesign in funding (LCFF) and standards (CCSS and NGSS). I am the Chief Education... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree E

Workshop

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, PreK, PreK-13+, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Preservice Teacher Education
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

4:00pm PDT

NGSS: The Basics

Feel like you are just starting to learn about Next Generation Science Standards? Do you find the whole thing a little overwhelming? Come join us for an overview presentation regarding the Next Generation Science. Develop a deeper understanding of the key elements of these standards, the connection to 21st Century Skills, and the strong emphasis on engineering and technology integration. Time will be devoted to answering your questions and presenting the draft timeline for implementation.

Link to Handout: Copy of Presentation (.pdf ~2MB)

Speakers

Phil Lafontaine

Director Professional Learning and Support Division California Department of Education

Friday October 25, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Pasadena Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, NGSS

Grade Level 1, All Grade Levels, K, K-12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

4:00pm PDT

Planning SMART: Improving Student Achievement

Research shows that time spent planning "smarter" translates into improved student achievement. Explore elements of a standards-based instructional unit, using the backwards mapping model. Receive printed materials and interactive CD.

Speakers

Dean Gilbert

Science Coordinator, Orange County Department of Education

Friday October 25, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Sierra

Workshop

Grade Level PreK-13+, PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, All Grade Levels, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis Classroom Management
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

4:00pm PDT

The Presidential Award of Excellence- The Application Process

This session is appropriate for educators that are interested in learning about The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Previous recipients will discuss the nomination process, strategies for completing the application and support for completing. Grades K-12

Speakers

Dawn O'Connor

Director of STEM, Alameda County Office OfAlameda County Office of Education

Friday October 25, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Ventura

Workshop

Grade Level K, K-12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, All Grade Levels, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis Science Leadership
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

5:00pm PDT

Exhibit Hall - Exculsive Hour

Stop in the hall for some shopping and to visit with exhibitors. View exciting new products, learn about services and opportunitites for students and teachers alike.

Click here to view a current floor plan of all exhibitors.

Friday October 25, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Oasis 1 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Exhibit Hall

Grade Level All Grade Levels, PreK, PreK-13+, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

6:30pm PDT

STEM Pool Party and Engineering Challenge

Limited Capacity seats available

Palm Springs is all about hanging by the pool! Join CSTA for a fun evening of music, networking, and more around the largest swimming pool in Palm Springs! The Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel pool deck features cabanas, fire pits, and a heated swimming pool. CSTA and the UCR Bourns College of Engineering/MESA program will add a twist to the standard pool party scene with engineering challenges! Register your team for the cardboard boat challenge (teams of 2 to 4) and race across the swimming pool, try to build a stomp rocket that will clear the pool, or just kick back and enjoy the music of Tim Griffin. Tim Griffin is a former educator and music artist specializing writing and performing science and educational songs. To get a sneak preview of his music visit www.TimGriffinMusic.com. Be sure to buy your ticket, only $10, for this fun and new event. No need to find a place to have dinner in town before the event, your $10 ticket entitles you to $10 worth of food and drinks from the hotel BBQ and bar at the event to help fill your belly and fuel the conversations. The BBQ and bar will feature drinks, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, and salads.

Friday October 25, 2013 6:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Pool Deck 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Evening Event

Grade Level 1, 2, 13+, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, All Grade Levels, K, PreK, PreK-13+, 9, 10, 11, 12
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $10

5:15am PDT

Astronomy on the Lawn: Pre-Dawn Star Gazing

Can't do astronomy during the day? Think again. Meet astronomer Robert Victor of the Abrams Planetarium on the back lawn of the convention center to see some amazing sites in the daytime (and pre-dawn) sky. From 5:15 to 6:15 AM join for some cool pre-dawn viewing of Mars, Jupiter, the Moon, Comet ISON and winter skies in October. From 8 to 10 AM learn how to use a polarizing filter to do high contrast Moon observations during the day. In the afternoon from 3 to 4:30 PM see a gibbous planet Venus in broad daylight!

Speakers

Robert Victor

Staff Astronomer (retired), Abrams Planetarium, Mich St Univ

Saturday October 26, 2013 5:15am - 6:15am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, East Lawn 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Outdoor Astronomy Events

Grade Level 1, 2, 13+, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, All Grade Levels, K, PreK, PreK-13+, 9, 10, 11, 12
Track Earth-Space Science
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

7:30am PDT

Awards Breakfast: Earth and Life Science, Animation and Art: Intersections That Speak to Our Students' Futures

Limited Capacity seats available

Stuart Sumida will describe his work as a paleontologist at the intersection of life and earth sciences, and his work at the intersection of the sciences and the arts as an anatomical consultant to animation and digital effects studios. Using his experiences from among the over 50 films on which he has consulted - films such as Lion King, Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, to Life of Pi - he will demonstrate the powerful connections between the sciences and the arts, and how they can benefit our students.

Speakers

Stuart Sumida

Professor of Biology, CSU San Bernardino

Stuart is the eldest out of 4 children, the only boy. Stuart has always been a highly gifted student, graduating at the top of his class both under and post-grad at UCLA. He has written books on Vertebrate Morphology as well as Palentology, teaching both subjects (and more)at universities... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2013 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Pasadena Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Meal Event

Grade Level All Grade Levels, K-13+, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $30
Tags Art & Science, Biology, STEM Careers

8:00am PDT

Boost Brainpower with Nutrition Education

Continue to make a difference! Provide your students with the tools they need to grow, succeed and be healthy by using our free and newly revised interactive nutrition lesson plans!

Speakers

Heather Berkoben

Dairy Council of California

Exhibitors

Dairy Council of California

Dairy Council of CA produces balanced nutrition education programs and resources, which are free in California, for schools and health professionals.

Saturday October 26, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Commercial Workshop

Host Organization Dairy Council of California
Grade Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, K-12
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

8:00am PDT

Project Based Learning: 3 Easy Steps to Implementation

Want to try Project Based Learning in your Classroom? Discover 3 tools to make it fun and engaging for your students and easy for you while still maintaining rigor.

Speakers

Heather Glanz

GATE Teacher, Rio Seco School

One of my true loves lies in teaching. That moment when a student's eyes and face light up because of something you taught them, that they finally "got", or when they try something new and they are amazed with the results. I love being a part of that! I love the idea that as educators... Read More →

Dave Tupper

Noyce Master Teacher Fellow (MTF), San Diego State University

Saturday October 26, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite H 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop

Host Organization K-12A
Grade Level All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, PreK, Primary, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, PreK-12
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

8:00am PDT

Astronomy on the Lawn: Daytime High-Contrast Moon Observations

Speakers

Robert Victor

Staff Astronomer (retired), Abrams Planetarium, Mich St Univ

Saturday October 26, 2013 8:00am - 10:00am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, East Lawn 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Outdoor Astronomy Events

Grade Level 1, 2, 13+, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, All Grade Levels, K, PreK, PreK-13+, 9, 10, 11, 12
Track Earth-Space Science
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

8:00am PDT

FC03: Exploring Joshua Tree National Park - SOLD OUT

Limited Capacity seats available

Joshua Tree National Park is immense, nearly 800,000 acres, and infinitely variable. Viewed from the road, this desert park only hints at its vitality. Closer examination reveals a fascinating variety of plants and animals that make their home in this land shaped by strong winds, unpredictable torrents of rain, and climatic extremes. This land may appear defeated and dead, but within this parched environment are intricate living systems waiting for the opportune moment to reproduce. They depend on their entire ecosystem for survival. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the attraction of this place.
With National Park Service Rangers, come explore this amazing desert ecosystem. Learn about amazing adaptations of plants and animals that call this area home. Explore the geology of one of the top ten rock climbing places in the world. Participants will be hiking in the Wonderful Land of Rocks area of the park. Lunch provided. Ticket: SOLD OUT

Saturday October 26, 2013 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Offsite Field Course - Bus Departs Palm Springs Convention Center 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Field Course

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, PreK, PreK-13+, Primary, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Track Earth-Space Science, Environmental Science, Life Science
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $78

9:00am PDT

SC05: Leading the Change: Common Core State Standards- Literacy in Science, Part 2 - SOLD OUT

Speakers

Kathy DiRanna

Statewied Director, K-12 Alliance

Maria Simani

Saturday October 26, 2013 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Santa Rosa 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-13+, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Literacy-EL
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Tags CCSS, Common Core State Standards, Literacy

9:00am PDT

Exhibit Hall

The exhibit hall will open at 9:00 am on Saturday.
Click here to view a floor plan of all exhibitors.

Saturday October 26, 2013 9:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Oasis 1 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Exhibit Hall

Grade Level All Grade Levels, PreK, PreK-13+, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

9:30am PDT

The Salton Sea As An Opportunity for Science Pedagogy

Dr. Krantz will virtually fly us around the Salton Sea, California's largest and very troubled lake. The flight will not only give you a birds-eye view of its austere beauty and incredible biodiversity, but also of its complex environmental problems and potential solutions. This focus of the talk will be on opportunities for science faculty and students to explore the wide range of topis involved in Salton Sea science. The talk will feature the art and science of the Salton Sea Atlas project.

Speakers

Tim Krantz

Professor, Environmental Studies Program, University of Redlands

Dr. Krantz has broad training and experience in environmental science and policy. He is an authority on the flora and fauna of the San Bernardino Mountains and Southern California; he has served as the Salton Sea Database Program Manager for 15 years; and has done extensive research... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Catalina Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Focus Speaker

Grade Level All Grade Levels, K-13+, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Track Environmental Science
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

9:30am PDT

21st Century Skills and STEM

Enjoy a fast-paced interactive session that will connect 21st Century Skills to STEM. Through hands-on activities, develop a deeper understanding of the 4Cs (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity), Scientific and Engineering Practices, Standards for Mathematical Practice, and ELA anchor skills. PreK-13+

Speakers

Bradley Schleder

Demonstration Center Director, Kings Canyon USD

Mary Walls

Project Administrator, OMSD

Saturday October 26, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree F

Workshop, CCSS, NGSS

Grade Level PreK-13+, PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, All Grade Levels, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

9:30am PDT

Teaching NGSS with the EEI Curriculum

Teaching NGSS with the EEI Curriculum - Learn how the Education and the Environment Initiative Curriculum can be used to teach the Next Generation Science Standards. See the new EEI/NGSS correlation documents and watch an EEI Teacher Ambassador in action. Grades K-12

Speakers

Bryan Ehlers

Deputy Dir. for Ed. and Enviro. Affairs, CalRecycle

Phil Romig

Science Curriculum Specialist, SCOE

Saturday October 26, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite G 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, NGSS

Host Organization CEEIN
Grade Level 1, 2, 4, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K-12
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

11:00am PDT

Creating a Leadership Legacy Through Science

Disney YES Facilitators will share best practices on how our Cast Members work with students to give them that "ah-ha" moment through Imagination and Science.

Speakers

YES Facilitator

Cast Member, Disney Youth Education Series

Saturday October 26, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Commercial Workshop

Host Organization Disney Youth Education Series
Grade Level PreK-12, PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, All Grade Levels, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis Informal Science
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

11:00am PDT

An Integrated, Multidisciplinary Approach to Tissue Development and Engineering

In this talk, we will see how the multidisciplinary principles and techniques related to science, technology, engineering and medicine are being seamlessly integrated to increase our understanding of how cells behave in health and disease so that more effective therapies can be developed in the future.

Link to Handout: PDF of PowerPoint Presentation (~7MB)

Speakers

Kaustabh Ghosh

Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, UC Riverside

Kaustabh Ghosh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at UC, Riverside. He is an interdisciplinary biomedical scientist and engineer with research interest in cellular biomechanics, vascular tissue engineering and biomaterials for organ regeneration. Prior to... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Catalina Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Focus Speaker

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-13+, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track Engineering
Included with Registration? Included with Registration
Tags STEM, STEM Careers

11:00am PDT

Maker Revolution: How to Make STEM Learning Through the Practices of Science and Engineering Fun

Participants will join the Maker Revolution and learn how to foster a collaborative culture of creativity, innovation, and experimentation with simple and inexpensive projects that effectively teach STEM content and scientific and engineering practices. Grades K-13+

Speakers

Ana Lopez

Science Coach, Central Valley Science Project

Jerry Valadez

Director, Central Valley Science Project; California State University, Fresno

Saturday October 26, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite E

Workshop, STEM, NGSS

Host Organization CSP
Grade Level 1, 13+, 2, 3, 4, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K-13+
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

11:00am PDT

Next Generation Science Standards: A Developmental Update

Join us for an up-to-date overview and current developmental status of the Next Generation Science Standards. Develop a deeper understanding of the key elements of these standards, the “storyline” thinking and reasoning used by the Science Expert Panel to assign specific standards to middle school grades, and implementation "next steps" for California. Grade PreK-13+

Speakers

Dean Gilbert

Science Coordinator, Orange County Department of Education

Saturday October 26, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, NGSS

Grade Level PreK-13+, PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, All Grade Levels, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis Science Leadership
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

12:30pm PDT

Understanding the World with Scientific Computing

Discover how scientists are pioneering exciting computational tools today that will be the future of science tomorrow. Explore several large challenging scientific questions across domains from geophysics to neuroscience and how these challenges incorporate simulation, visualization, and analytics. Gain insight into current and future trends that may be useful for the scientists of tomorrow.

Speakers

Emmett McQuinn

Software Engineer, IBM Research - Almaden

Saturday October 26, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Catalina Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Focus Speaker

Grade Level All Grade Levels, K-13+, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

12:30pm PDT

NGSS: The Basics

Speakers

Phil Lafontaine

Director Professional Learning and Support Division California Department of Education

Saturday October 26, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Pasadena Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, NGSS

Grade Level 1, All Grade Levels, K, K-12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

12:30pm PDT

Power of Discovery: STEM2 Out-of-School Time Initiative

The Power of Discovery: STEM2 initiative focuses on the implementation of a statewide system to support STEM learning opportunities during out-of-school time (OST). The initiative seeks to increase STEM learning in OST and increase student interest and engagement in STEM.
PreK-12

Speakers

Jeff Davis

Program Director, STEM in OST Programs, California Afterschool Network

Saturday October 26, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite E

Workshop, STEM

Grade Level All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, PreK, Primary, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, PreK-12
Emphasis Informal Science
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

1:30pm PDT

Exhibit Hall - Last Chance and Door Prize Drawings!

This is the last hour and a half of the exhibit hall. Take advantage of the opportunity to grab a late lunch from the concession stand, buy those last minute items, and listen for your name to be called during the door prize drawings. Remember you must be present to win!
Click here to view a current floor plan of all exhibitors.

Saturday October 26, 2013 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Oasis 1 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Exhibit Hall

Grade Level All Grade Levels, PreK, PreK-13+, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

3:00pm PDT

Astronomy on the Lawn: Gibbous Planet Venus

Speakers

Robert Victor

Staff Astronomer (retired), Abrams Planetarium, Mich St Univ

Saturday October 26, 2013 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, East Lawn 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Outdoor Astronomy Events

Grade Level 1, 2, 13+, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, All Grade Levels, K, PreK, PreK-13+, 9, 10, 11, 12
Track Earth-Space Science
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

3:15pm PDT

What Is Nanoscience and What Can We Do with It?

Nanoscience is at the basis of the enabling technology of the 21st century. This involves all academic disciplines as well as impacting electronics, energy, medicine, and all the future innovative technological applications. Be introduced to emerging research and applications of nanoscience and its fundamental link to a more in-depth K-12 science education.

Link to Handouts

Speakers

Maria Simani

Saturday October 26, 2013 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Catalina Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Focus Speaker

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-13+, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Track Physical Science
Included with Registration? Included with Registration
Tags Technology

3:15pm PDT

Student Notebooks: A Tool for Thinking in the Age of Common Core and NGSS

Simplifying Science Notebooks: Come learn about the “Essences” of a sense making science notebooks and how you can move from teacher to student driven while addressing NGSS and supporting Common Core. Resources provided. Grades PreK-13+

Speakers

Heather Glanz

GATE Teacher, Rio Seco School

Dave Tupper

Noyce Master Teacher Fellow (MTF), San Diego State University

Saturday October 26, 2013 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite H 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, CCSS, NGSS

Host Organization K-12A
Grade Level 1, 13+, 2, 3, 4, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K-13+
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

4:35pm PDT

Issues of Small Science Organizations

This meeting is for leaders of science organizations to meet and discuss their issues. Representatives of CSTA Chapters or those interested in starting an organization are welcomed. Grades PreK-13+

Speakers

Debra Bereki

PhD Candidate, Gold Coast Science Network

Saturday October 26, 2013 4:35pm - 5:35pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite A 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, PreK, PreK-13+, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Science Leadership
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

4:35pm PDT

NGSS in the Classroom: Connecting Inquiry Science to the New Standards

Hearing a lot about the Next Generations Science Standards? Scared? Excited? Confused? Join us as we engage in an inquiry-based activity that will shed light on NGSS. Experience NGSS through the eyes of a teacher planning and evaluating a lesson.

Links to Handouts:

PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt)

Speakers

Christine Bouma

Weaver Elementary School

Susan Gomez-Zwiep

Department of Science Education, CSU Long Beach - K-12 Alliance

Saturday October 26, 2013 4:35pm - 5:35pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite H 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, New Teacher PD Strand, NGSS

Host Organization K-12A
Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-13+, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

4:35pm PDT

Taking Physics on the Road!

In this workshop we will share our approach to a physics pedagogy and outreach course at Fresno State. Students in this service learning course design and present demonstrations of physics principles to learners in K-12 schools and community groups. Groups K-13+

Speakers

Frederick Nelson

Principal Investigator/Co- PI;STEM Education Faculty, California State University, Fresno

I am coordinating events for Noyce scholars and recent alums to develop professional networks through a couple of exciting events: the Science and Math Conference Proposal Workshop and the Western regional Noyce Network Gatherings at the California Science Education Conference and... Read More →

Donald Williams

California State University, Fresno

Saturday October 26, 2013 4:35pm - 5:35pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop

Grade Level K-13+, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, All Grade Levels, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis Preservice Teacher Education
Track Physical Science
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

7:00pm PDT

Evening Star Party - Both Indoors and Out!

Join us for a beautiful evening under the starry desert skies! Head outdoors to see the stars
for yourself through high-powered telescopes and binoculars provided by the Astronomical
Society of the Desert. When you’ve finished stargazing, you can head back indoors to
explore a STARLAB Portable Planetarium, where you’ll see the night sky devoid of any light
pollution. You can also learn how to make your own inflatable planetarium for your classroom,
presented by Maureen Allen of the Orange County Office of Education. The finished
project is large enough to seat 35-40 children and costs less than $35 to make! This event is
included with your registration. CSTA requests that you RSVP with your registration.

Just added to the Stargazing Party:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Invasion of the Cognitive Scientists - into Astronomy

Stephanie J. Slater, Ph.D., Research Professor Capital College Department of Engineering and Executive Director of CAPER Center for Astronomy & Physics Education Research

Given the innately captivating nature of astronomy – alien planet landscapes, exploding stars, black holes hidden within galaxies, and speeding space probes – teachers are often surprised at how challenging it is to convert astronomy from a lecture-dominated descriptive class to a scientific inquiry-oriented one as called for in the NGSS. Fortunately, recent advances in cognitive science offer new pathways for teaching astronomy through inquiry. Dr. Slater will illustrate how a scaffolding approach dramatically enhances students’ ability to do scientific inquiry in astronomy and improve their conceptual understanding of science.

Speakers

Maureen Allen

Science Consultant, Orange County Dept. of Education

Stephanie Slater

Research Professor Capital College Department of Engineering and Executive Director of CAPER Center for Astronomy & Physics Education Research

Saturday October 26, 2013 7:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, East Lawn 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Evening Event Outdoor Astronomy Events

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, K, PreK, PreK-13+, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

7:30am PDT

Continental Breakfast, Sponsored by Chevron

Gather with colleagues and get a good start to your day! Chevron will host a continental breakfast before the closing keynote speaker. Take this time to plan your Sunday, grab contact information from colleagues, and get a cup of coffee and a bowl of oatmeal before heading into the Closing Session.

Sponsored by Chevron

Sponsors

Chevron

Sunday October 27, 2013 7:30am - 8:00am PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Ballroom Foyer 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Meal Event

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, K, PreK, PreK-13+, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

8:00am PDT

Closing Session and Keynote Address

How will the combination of a booming global population and global warming change the world? Which countries will struggle, and which will prosper? Laurence Smith believes the North is set for major gains. In his talk, Smith will outline the changes that our world will face in the next 50 years, both geologically and societally.

Sponsored by Chevron

Speakers

Laurence Smith

Climate Scientist and Professor, and Author of The World in 2050.

Sponsors

Chevron

Sunday October 27, 2013 8:00am - 9:15am PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, California Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

General Session

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, K, PreK, PreK-13+, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

9:20am PDT

From Snowfall to Outfall: City Infrastructure as a Teaching Tool for the Next Generation

This workshop explores how K-12 science teachers can provide students with hand-on experiences and expose them to science careers through the “living laboratory” of public water, power, and sewer infrastructure. Based on educational initiatives of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

Link to Handout

Speakers

Chandra Johnson

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

Sunday October 27, 2013 9:20am - 10:20am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite E

Workshop

Grade Level 1, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-12, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Science Leadership
Track Engineering
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

9:20am PDT

Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards in the Classroom: Start from Where You Are

This workshop intends to build awareness and capacity of teachers to implement effectively the new Science Framework dimensions to better prepare all students with a 21st century science education. Grades K-12

Link to Handouts (on Google Drive)

Speakers

Maria Simani

Sunday October 27, 2013 9:20am - 10:20am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, NGSS

Host Organization CSP
Grade Level 1, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-12, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Science Leadership
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

10:40am PDT

Flip Your Classroom! Uniting Science Classrooms and the Common Core with Flipped Teaching

Flip Your Classroom! Flipped teaching is a new trend that brings many powerful benefits to the science classroom. This session will focus on the benefits and best practices of flipped instruction as well as the nuts and bolts of implementation.

Link to Handouts: http://goo.gl/t9aeWr

Speakers

Jen Alcazar

Co-Director, UC Irvine Science Education Program

Sunday October 27, 2013 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, CCSS

Host Organization CSP
Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, Middle School-Jr. High, PreK, PreK-13+, Primary, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Pedagogy-I&E
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

12:00pm PDT

Connect Science Content with the NGSS Crosscutting Concepts

Participants will explore the NGSS crosscutting concepts as they relate to a hands-on activity, and use critical questions and a set of symbols to help make the connections with students.

Speakers

Peter A'Hearn

K-12 Science Specialist, Palm Springs USD

Sunday October 27, 2013 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite E

Workshop, NGSS

Grade Level 1, All Grade Levels, K, K-12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

12:00pm PDT

Lesson Study As a Vehicle to Integrate Next Generation Science Practices into the Classroom

Teachers will discuss how they utilize lesson study as a means to a collaborative community of practice. Lessons and strategies uncovered through the lesson study process that facilitate use of the science practices will be shared. Grades K-12

Links to Handouts:

Speakers

Christine Lee

Postdoctoral Researcher, CSU East Bay

Ai Vu

Alameda County Office of Education

Sunday October 27, 2013 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, NGSS

Host Organization CSP
Grade Level 1, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-12, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis Science Leadership
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration