Preliminary Conference Program by0Discipline Panel Discussion on the Next Gen Science Standards hosted by John Olson and featuring Steve Pruitt, Achieve
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John Olson, Science Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education
Panel Discussion on the Next Gen Science Standards hosted by John Olson and featuring Steve Pruitt, Achieve
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Cell Phone Colorimetry
Chemistry
Eric Kehoe, JWP High School During the presentation you will be participating in a lab in which an image captured with a cell phone is used to construct a Beer's Law plot and identify the concentration of an unknown. The presenter will be discussing his own experiences conducting this lab in science classes. Hopefully there will be time to also have a group discussion about BYOD (bring your own device) successes.
Chemistry For All - Implementing A Standards Based General Chemistry Course
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Chemistry
Charles Handlon, Century High School How can all students be expected to take General Chemistry? The presenter will share pedagogy, lab activities and methods of "grading for learning" that are being implemented to assist Rochester Public School students in meeting the new high school chemistry graduation requirement.
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Chemistry Strand Speaker
Chemistry
Brian D. Gute, Instructor of Chemistry, UMD Join Mr. Gute in exploring how to prepare students for success in college-level science courses and how to survive that first general chemistry course.
Distillation: Simple and Fascinating Experiments in the Chemistry of Aromas and Smells
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Chemistry
Brandon Watters, Lakes Community High School and Lab-aids Consultant Darin Christianson We distill water to purify it, or so we think. So why does the clear distillate from apple cider smell like apples? Join us and find out! Using a clever test tube distillation apparatus, distill the essence of vanilla and the scent of mint and we’ll even show you how to make brandy from wine! Distillation is a crucial process in chemical engineering and technology, yet few students ever get to explore the process. This hands-on distillation workshop is not illegal, but it is excellent chemistry and extremely relevant to those of you who want to put a little STEM in your test tube!
Mastering the Chemical Formula: An Exceptionally Effective Way to Teach Subscripts and Coefficients
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Chemistry
Brandon Watters, Lakes High School and Lab-aids Consultant Darin Christianson What is the difference between subscripts and coefficients? What does ?balancing? a chemical equation mean? Many students have trouble with these fundamental chemistry concepts. Moles, reactions, and stoichiometry are hopelessly confusing if a student does not fully understand the chemical formula. Join us for some elegant, intuitive, and well-differentiated lessons that can help students of all ability levels master the chemical formula and, therefore, move confidently into a deeper understanding of chemistry.
BSU Summer Science Weather Balloon Project for Grades K - 8
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Earth Science
John Truedson, Bemidji State University BSU summer science program funded by an ITQP grant that included a weather balloon launch in fall 2012 and spring 2013 that carried payloads developed by students who also followed the track in real time.
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Earth Science Strand Speaker
Earth Science
Dr. Heidi Manning, Professor of Physics, Concordia College Moorhead and Curiosity Research Investigate the rocks and atmosphere of Mars with Dr. Manning and the rover Curiosity. Search for potential habitats for life, past and present.
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