2013 Minnesota Conference on Science Education www.mnsta.org
Discussion & Demonstration of Research Resources Christine Yaeger, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Room L 9-12; 13 and beyond
Earth Science Building student’s environmental literacy and ability to find and analyze research is required by state standards. Participate in resource discussion and a demonstration of a new tool created for improving access to water research relevant to Minnesota. BSU Summer Science Weather Balloon Project for Grades K - 8 John Truedson, Bemidji State University
Split Rock Room 1 preK-4; 5-8; 9-12
Earth Science 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. Citizen Science: Doing field Research With Your Students Sarah Weaver, University of Minnesota-Monarchs in the Classroom
Split Rock Room 2 5-8; 9-12
Life Science Citizen Science: An excellent way to involve students in the field of science! Engage with current projects and get ideas for how to incorporate citizen science. Promoting Next Generation Science Learning, a panel discussion featuring Steve St. Louis River Room Pruitt, Achieve. John Olson, Science Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education
General This panel discussion of education stakeholders in Minnesota will explore the implementation and vision of resources contained in the Framework and Next Gen Science Standards. Join our panelists for a great discussion:
Rose Chu, MN Dept. of Education, Asst. Commissioner Mary Colson, Earth Science Teacher and writer for NGSS Tim Barrett, Education Coordinator for Minn. High Tech Association Kevin Zak, Science Education Professor, Univ. of Minn. Duluth Stephen Pruitt, Achieve
1:00 - 2:45 PM
Session IV - V Teaching Nature of Science Through History Douglas Allchin, Univ. of Minnesota (Twin Cities)
Room M-N 9-12
General Engage in the case of Nobel Prize-winner Christian Eijkman as he investigates the cause of beriberi. A sample class, followed by discussion. Puff Mobiles and Bird Feeders: Engineering for K-6 teachers Michele Koomen, Gustavus Adolphus College
Room O preK-4; 5-8
Elementary In this session you will learn how to integrate engineering design into K-6 classrooms by building a puff mobile and designing bird feeders. Learn how NSTA?s Science and Children can support you with other engineering ideas.