Atlanta Conference Program

Thursday, 8:00–9:00 AM
Baby, You Move Me
(Phys)
(Elementary)
B315, GWCC
Sharon R. Golden (sharon.golden@cobbk12.org) and Jenny
Hohn (jennifer.hohn@cobbk12.org), Garrison Mill Elementary
School, Marietta, Ga.
Presider: Sharon R. Golden
Make learning about simple machines, force and motion, and
Newton’s laws fun! Try a variety of inquiry-based hands-on
activities that can enhance your teaching.
Is This Your First NSTA Conference (Gen)
(General)
B401/B402, GWCC
NSTA Board and Council
Feeling overwhelmed by all there is to see and do at an NSTA
conference on science education Join us for an interactive
walk through the conference program book. By the end of the
session, we guarantee you’ll know just how to get the most
from your conference participation. Refreshments courtesy
of Carolina Biological Supply. Door prizes!
What Is Your Cosmic Connection to the Elements
(Chem)
(High School)
B404, GWCC
Cheryl Niemela, Universities Space Research Association,
Puyallup, Wash.
Let me introduce you to activities and curricula from NASA
on the origin of the periodic elements. A workbook, poster,
and Imagine the Universe DVD are highlighted and given to
participants.
Playing Games to Learn Complex Environmental
Science Concepts
(Env)
(High School)
B407, GWCC
Kristen R. Dotti (kristen_dotti@yahoo.com), Christ School,
Arden, N.C.
Playing the role of a coal-fired power plant owner, students
learn cap-and-trade principles, sulfur-reduction techniques,
cost-cutting measures, and the terminology of the industry.
IS THIS YOUR FIRST NSTA CONFERENCE
Thursday, November 1
8:00–9:00 AM
B401/B402
Georgia World
Congress Center
If your answer is “YES,” then please join us at our
conveniently offered session for first-time conference
attendees where we’ll walk through the program, and
you’ll learn how to get the most from your conference
experience. Door prizes!
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