Thursday Sessions Thursday 8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m. #104 One in a Million Room 219 Level: 9-10 Topic Area: HS Chemistry (A Natural Approach to Chemistry) Type: Hands-on Presenters: Linda Culpepper, Little River, SC Utilizing a user-friendly spectrophotometer, explore how light interacts with dyes. Use unique spectrum cards to show how atoms, color and spectra are related, making a conceptual bridge between a core chemical technology- making dyes- and fundamental structure of the atom. #70 Be a NOAA Teacher at Sea! Room 221 Presenter: Patty McGinnis, Arcola Intermediate School, Eagleville, PA This session will share information about the NOAA Teacher at Sea program and tips on the application process. A lesson plan related to fisheries will also be shared. #61 Environmental Engineering Oil Spill Management Kit Room 222 Presenter: Roxane Ohl, AquaPhoenix Come engage as an Environmental Engineering Team using oil spill models you create. Sample this Unit’s activities; basic oil biology and chemistry; skimming, dispersants, oil containment, and removal, bioremediation; brainstorming, engineering design, and reiterative process. #20 The Magic of Science Room 112 Presenter: Vince Mancuso, Twelve Corners Middle School, Rochester, NY This workshop explores how magic can be used as an effective strategy to enhance instruction and promote potential learning opportunities in the science classroom by engaging students and creating meaningful connections to science concepts. Bring the magic to your classroom! #30 Fun Forensic Apps: Inexpensive, Interesting Ways to Integrate MST Room 211 Presenter: Anthony (Bud) Bertino, Patricia Nolan Bertino, Scotia, NY Forensics, Biology, Physics, Math Teachers. Solve real-life problems integrating math, science and technology using free or inexpensive apps. Time of death, Anthropology, Facial recognition, Ballistics, Crime Scene documentation and more. #31 From School Science to Citizen Science: Model My Watershed Room 218 Presenter: Nanette Marcum-Dietrich, Millersville University, Millersville, PA; Susan Gill, Stroud Water Research Center, Avondale, PA Harness the power of real data to assess the health of your local watershed. This easy-to-use free web application allows students to accurately model Pennsylvania watershed health.

#49 Notebooking in the Science Classroom Room 203 Presenter: Cheryl Coldren, Twin Valley High School, Elverson, PA and Shelly Baker, Twin Valley High School, Elverson, PA Rationales for starting science notebooks, as well as strategies and examples will be presented and discussed. Keeping a science notebook encourages students to record and reflect on inquiry-based activities, investigations, and experiments as well as communicate their understanding of science concepts. #74 Using Prezi to Meet the Ecology Standards Room 105 Presenter: Nicole Gruber Koller, Steelton-Highspire Junior/Senior High School, Steelton, PA Learn ways to use Prezi to illustrate key ecology concepts. Participants receive access to a complete ecology unit including a pre-made Prezi, guided note sheets, quizzes, unit test, and a student Prezi project description and rubric. #91 Establishing a Bioenergy Garden Room 205 Topic Area: Biology Type: Hands-on Presenters: Kristen Baughman-Gray, Clearfield Area School District, Clearfield, PA; and Tiffany Fleming, Director of Education and Outreach, Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research Teachers will learn about the research being conducted to find clean energy sources, such as bioenergy. In this workshop, teachers will develop a model and a plan to implement a testable bioenergy garden at their site. #118 Connecting Students with Conservation Locally and Globally Room 106 Level: 5-8 Topic Area: Environmental Type: Hands-On Presenters: Lindsey Dahl, Diehl Elementary School, Erie, PA The goal of this session is to provide teachers with conservation lessons for the middle school classroom. A variety of lessons will be covered from school energy audits, to citizen science opportunities. The last part of the presentation will focus on providing inquiry opportunities at local zoos and environmental parks. #123 Messing Around with the Nitrogen Cycle Room107 Level 6-12 Type: Hands-On Topic Area: Environmental Presenters: Meg Burton, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts Not as catchy as global warming, human induced changes in the nitrogen cycle pose challenges to our future as critical as coping with consequences of burning fossil fuels. We will explore the details of the N cycle, the impacts of humans on the diagram that we learned in biology class, and solutions to these problems through one of the lessons from the Expedition Chesapeake project.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. #3 NSTA Press Session - Teaching Science Through Trade Books Room: 112 Presenter: Christine Royce, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA Hands-On—3-5 The presenter will share some of the activities from the new compendium with the same title as the session. Come join in activities that help connect science and reading. Connections to the Framework for K-12 Science Education as well as the Common Core will be explored. #8 Plate Tectonics – Guided Inquiry Activity for Middle/High School Room 211 Presenter: Tanya Furman, Penn State University – University Park Campus, State College, PA Plate tectonics encompasses many dimensions of data analysis and critical thinking. This synthesis is challenging for students. We present an activity on earthquakes and volcanoes from convergent plate boundaries for interactive guided inquiry. All materials provided: adaptable for grades 4+ #38 Integrating Core Standards in Middle School /High School Science Room 218 Presenter: Kathleen K. Blouch, Lauren A. Eltringham, Rachel Fuehrer, , Abigail Steele, Emily Young Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA How can you help students develop the skills required in the common core standards when teaching science? Strategies and lessons that were developed to build content understanding will be shared. #51 Engaging the NextGen in the NGSS Scientific and Engineering Practices: What Does Argumentation Look Like in an Elementary Classroom? Room 106 Presenter: Helen Weber, Amy Hamacher, Hamilton, NJ Learn about the scientific and engineering practices within the context of the FOSS Program. Experience analyzing and interpreting data, constructing explanations, and engaging in argumentation from evidence as tools to deepen student learning. #65 Examine a Model for Promoting Strategic University-School District STEM Education Outreach Planning Room 222 Presenters: Annmarie R. Ward, Leah Bug, Matt Johnson, Penn State University, PA This session describes a model for developing a balanced school district STEM Education Outreach plan and for selecting strategically from available programs or collaborating with outreach provides to design meaningful programs.

Thursday 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall

#113 Expedition Chesapeake: Educating a Watershed One Backyard at a Time Room 205 Presenters: Lori Lauver, Director of Education; and Meg Burton, Expedition Chesapeake Curriculum Design Specialist During this workshop teachers will engage in interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experiments that exemplify challenges within a watershed. Following the workshop, all participants will receive access to teacher and student resources, including ready-to-implement lesson plans, which are correlated with the current state academic standard, Common Core Standards for Mathematics and Literacy and address the Next Generation Science Standards. #114 Project WILD and Growing Up WILD Room 107 Presenter: Dr. Todd F. Hoover, Assistant Professor, Department of Early Childhood & Adolescent Education, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Growing up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills. Project WILD, one of the most widely-used conservation and environmental education programs in the USA, is a wildlife-focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students. Come to this session to try an activity or two, preview the resources that accompany the program, and learn how you can get your team trained to become Project & G.U. WILD educators. #119 Modeling Global STEM Collaborations in Developing Countries Room 108 Topic Area: Collaboration Presenter: Jeff Remington, Palmyra Middle School, Palmyra, PA Inspire a STEM revolution in a developing country. With emerging technology, see how your school can collaborate with and mentor schools from developing countries to reveal overlooked global science potential. Mankind’s next great discovery may come from a developing country.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

#26 Light, Color, & Spectroscopy for Kids Room 221 Presenter: John Varine and Hubert MacDonald, Spectroscopy of Pittsburgh, Vandergrift, PA Elementary and Middle School teachers experience activities demonstrating concepts of light and color, including why colors appear the way they do, addition and subtraction of colors, spectroscopy as an art form and more. Most materials demonstrated will be provided. #5 The Barely visible “E” in STEM, the Frameworks, and NGSS Room 105 Presenter: Dr. Mitch Batoff, Professor Emeritus, New Jersey City University, 2004-2005 NJSTA President Wall to wall hands-on activities that accurately present key engineering concepts and practices including the engineering design process. Take home a comprehensive guide to carefully selected resources. I think you will love this session!

Thursday 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. #13 Dissecting the PECT/PreK-4 Practice Tests (Module 3) Room 222 Presenter: Ling Liang and Greer Richardson, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA; and Christine Royce, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA During the session, we will present our observations, preliminary data analysis results, and recommendations on the Pennsylvania Education Certification Tests (PreK-4, Module 3). Participants are welcome to join the discussion. #17 21st Century Probeware and Digital Labs Room 112 Presenter: Craig Luckfield, PASCO Scientific, Roseville, CA Using 21st century technology in your classroom to create an all-digital, hands-on environment to increase student engagement using probeware, SPARK Science, and the iPad/Laptop/Netbook/Desktop/Standalone Interface. #39 Children’s Literature and Science: It’s a Natural Connection Room 218 Presenter: Isabella Amity, Taylor Beck, Kirsten Beyer, Jennifer Cook, Delany Gunther, Alexandria Gustaitis, Wendy Harriman, Caitlin Hogan, Matthew Hudak, Abigail Kelly, Rachel Kurtz, Joanna Loewenstein, Meredith Lorenz, Sophie Neumann, Ellie Puhalla, Natalie Rangel, Madeline Roak, Stephanie Sauerbrunn, Amy Stoops, Kaitlin Tackels, Amelia Tearnan, Faith Walter, Danielle Wijtyk, Desiree Yeager. Dr. Kathy Blouch Elizbethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA Come and enjoy the excitement generated by connecting science and reading. Books were used to generate inquiries that could be investigated in the classroom. Lessons and activities will be shared. #42 A Review of Careers in the Earth Sciences and Available Resources Through the Pennsylvania Earth Science Teachers Association (PAESTA) Room 211 Presenter: Laura Guertin, Penn State University – Brandywine Campus, Media, PA Earth scientists study wide-ranging topics, such as natural hazards, natural resources, and changing environments over time. This session will explore Earth science (inter)disciplinary careers available to students, review the necessary skills and employment outlook, and highlight resources available through PAESTA. #52 FOSStering the Common Core: Science-Centered Language Development Room 106 Presenter: Helen Weber and Amy Hamacher, Hamilton, NJ Session Narrative: Discover the ways language is used to help elementary students make sense of their active-learning experiences. We will model a FOSS investigation using listening and speaking, reading and writing, and language-development strategies to further content knowledge, scientific practices, and academic literacy.

#88 How is Science Different from Engineering? Room 205 Presenter: Dr. Kip Bollinger, Carlisle, PA Investigate these two important disciplines for similarities and differences and learn ways to emphasize each in typical science teaching. Examples of each will be shared and there will be an activity that can be used to teach important elements of scientific and engineering thinking. #115 Pre-Service Teacher Self-Efficacy: Developing science and math self-efficacy through methods courses. Room 107 Presenter: Michele White and Krista Varano, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA This presentation will include research that supports the net effect that methods courses have on pre-service teacher self-efficacy in math and science. Topics for discussion will include the importance of math and science pedagogy in elementary pre-service programs and designing courses that serve to enhance teacher self-efficacy through varied practices. Through engaging activities that involve inquiry and questioning to activate discussion, participants will experience a deeper look at pedagogy that could enhance teacher self-efficacy, and the global importance of encouraging STEM fields for future generations. #116 American Chemical Society Guidelines and Recommendations for Teaching High School Chemistry Room 108 Level: 11-12 Topic Area: Chemistry Type: Panel/Discussion Presenters: William R. Smith, Bristol High School, Bristol, PA Dr. Smith is a co-author to the American Chemical Society’s “Guidelines and Recommendations for the Teaching of High School Chemistry” published in 2012. This presentation will be interactive and attendees will receive digital and physical copies of the document. The American Chemical Society is the largest organization of scientists in the world. #105 What’s in Your Breath? Room 219 Level: Middle School Life Sciences (Issues and Life Science) Presenter: Linda Culpepper, Little River, SC In this hands-on, inquiry-based lab activity, students explore the contents of their exhaled breath by first collecting qualitative data and then quantitatively measuring the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled. Chemical indicators are used to perform a titration.

Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. #106 Traveling on the Water Cycle Room 219 Level: 5-8 Topic Area: Middle School Earth Science (Issues and Earth Science) Type: Hands-on Presenter: Linda Culpepper, Little River, SC

This activity combines an understanding of basic science with an innovative approach to supporting literacy in the science classroom. Using various water cards and dice, students simulate the travel of drops of water from one reservoir to another and then write a summary of the process. #110 Putting your best foot forward…and winning the Job! Room 221 Type: Panel/Discussion Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Jones, Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA Student teachers and those looking for jobs in education. Join us for a lively discussion of tips for the interview, prep ahead and follow-up etiquette. Also find out about some questions that might be asked and the importance of the cover letter and resume. #122 Teaching about Weather Room 108 Presenter: Meghan Twiest and Mark Twiest, IUP, Indiana, PA; and Burkely Twiest, Penn State University, State College, PA K-8—Earth Science Come learn how to use the latest technology on how to teach weather concepts. What resources can give us current information to use in our classrooms? Our team of science educators and a meteorologist will combine their expertise to provide great ideas in a variety of demonstrations and hands-on activities. Handouts will be provided. #87 A Medical Mystery of Epidemic Proportions Room 205 Presenter: Lynn Meldru and Cherylann Hollinger, York, PA Explore a real-life case study about a cholera epidemic. Why are people who have been vaccinated against cholera getting sick? Conduct laboratory tests to identify the disease-causing organism. Create a prevention plan. Free kits will be available. Experience Science Take-Out. #73 The Great Grow Along: An Animal Feeding Project Room 105 Presenter: Paula Clifford, PA Society for Biomedical Research This workshop introduces the all-ages Great Grow Along project where students work with lab rats to learn about nutrition and the scientific method. Participants learn proper animal handling and data collection techniques, and the opportunity to handle lab rats. #41 Turn Your Favorite Science Lesson into a $10,000 award – Learn How You Can Earn the Prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching Room 222 Presenter: Ruth Ruud, Fairview, PA The award includes $10,000 and an expense paid trip to Washington D.C. David Bauman, PDE Science Coordinator will lead the discussion… accompanied by former Presidential awardees. You will learn about the process to complete the application and tips on what….be a winning application. Former awardees serve as mentors as you complete the process. Applications for elementary classroom teachers will open December 1, 2013. Applications for secondary science teachers will open December 1, 2014. Participant in this session will receive GEMS units.

#27 “STEM” Science and How it Relates to Inquiry Room 203 Presenter: Barbara Lorenzon, Dick Close, Sue Johnston, Delaware Valley Science Fairs, Inc. Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Participants will experience a model of inquiry method of teaching science so that through problem-solving, collaboration, and application they will be able to adapt their teaching to encourage “STEM”. #19 Meet Science Standards with Citizen Science Room 218 Presenter: Ileana Betancourt, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY Who knew that meeting standards could go hand in hand with student projects that contribute to real science? We’ll show you how fun and motivating collecting and looking at citizen science data can be for you and your students. #9 “Are Planets on Tracks? An Activity for Teaching Planetary Orbits” Room 211 Presenter: Chris Palma, Penn State University – University Park Campus, State College, PA Using a free on-line simulation we will investigate the ingredients necessary for a planet to follow a stable orbit in the Solar System and discuss how this topic is usually presented in textbooks and state standards. #10 Teaching the Immune System: An Entire Educational Unit to Take Room 112 Presenter: Jeremy Wolf, Palisades High School, Kintnersville, PA Working with the Vaccine Education Center at CHOP, I have developed an educational unit on the immune system which I would like to share with you. Participants will complete activities and take away the unit of lessons to use in their classrooms.

Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. #35 Using Technology and Inquiry to Teach AP Chemistry Room 106 Presenter: Jack Sipe, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA Use probe technology and master inquiry in your classroom with Kemtech’s premier two labs featuring Spectrophotometric Analysis using Beer’s Law and Molar Enthalpy using Hess’s Law. Standards without compromising content.

Thursday 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. #112 Computer Software for Chemistry and Physics Teachers Room 107 Level: 9-10 Topic Area: Chemistry Presenter: Hubert MacDonald, Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburg, Pittsburg, PA; and John Varine, Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburg, Pittsburg, PA Explore web-based chemistry software from Journal of Chemical Education and ChemEd Digital Library and also Vernier’s “Logger Pro”. Take home all this software for use in your school. Bring a laptop to the presentation if you have one.

Thursday 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. #15 iPad Apps for the Science Classroom Room 112 Presenter: Oliver Dreon, Millersville University, Millersville, PA; and Nanette Marcum-Dietrich, Millersville University, Millersville, PA The iPad is an amazing tool but it can also be a powerful tool for learning. This presentation showcases some of the best iPad apps that can be used in the science classroom to promote and assess student learning. #22 Grant Writing for Science Teachers: Finding Funds in Times of Scarcity Room 222 Presenter: Brian Liskey, Oley Valley High School, Oley, PA The discussion will focus on 1) searching for appropriate sources that disseminate grants for science education according to subject and grade levels; 2) methods for structuring and writing a grant proposal; and 3) strategies for ensuring that your grant is successfully funded. #25 PA Science Framework Room 105 Presenter: Dave Bauman, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Harrisburg, PA The recently released Pennsylvania Science Framework will be shared and discussed in terms of its relationship with the Next Generation Science Standards and the Pennsylvania Science Standards. #28 Using Inquiry to Develop Quality Student Science Research Projects Room 203 Presenter: Barbara Lorenzon, Dick Close, Sue Johnston, Delaware Valley Science Fairs, Inc. Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Participants will be guided through an inquiry student science research project. Emphasis will be placed on what constitutes quality projects for student research. #43 Science Teacher Leadership: What Can You Do to Lead? Room 211 Presenter: Scott McDonald, Penn State University, State College, PA; Heather Spotts, Bellefonte Middle School and Bryan Brightbill, Park Forest Middle School. K-12—General We will focus on teacher leadership opportunities that move your impact beyond your classroom, while also developing your teaching expertise. There will be an active discussion of how to engage in school, district, state and national leadership in science education. #71 Creating a STEM Day at Your School Room 218 Presenter: Patty McGinnis, Arcola Intermediate School, Eagleville, PA Foster interest in STEM careers by organizing a STEM day for the students in your school district. The session will contain tips on obtaining a keynote presenter, recruiting session presenters, and more. Handouts include an event-planning timeline that will make it easy for you to bring this idea to fruition at your own school.

#83 Today’s Juggling Act: Keeping the NGSS and CCSS balls in the air! Room 205 Presenter: Anna Strizich, Norwalk, CT Discover how to address NGSS and Common Core in ways you and your students can get excited about! Experience an engaging activity that incorporates reading, writing, speaking & listening by pushing students’ to think deeply about science content. Consider how to juggle standards and research-based pedagogies in your own classroom. #97 NSTA Press Session: Rise and Shine: A Practical Guide for the Beginning Science Teacher Room 221 Type: Lecture Topic Area: Pedagogy Presenter: Dr. Mary Laverty Bigelow, Consultant, Author, Middletown, PA Are you new to science teaching? Do you mentor new teachers? The co-author of a recent publication from the NSTA will share strategies to help new teachers be successful from the very first day. #121 Putting a Face on Genetics Room 108 Presenter: Rikki Lewis Rikki Lewis wrote a book about families and researchers pioneering gene therapy, “The Forever Fix.” She encountered many amazing and unforgettable families who live with genetic disease. She will share a few of their stories that inspired the blog posts. Your students can “meet” rare disease families online, and then help to spread the word and educate the public about the families’ experiences.

Thursday 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. #18 Birds Bring Your Science Class Alive Room 211 Presenter: Ileana Betancourt, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY The Cornell Lab of Ornithology will share tried-and-true activities that educators across the country and in Pennsylvania have been using effectively to engage students in STEM learning, inquiry, and citizen science through birds. #23 High Energy Science: NASA’s Swift Satellite Mission Room 218 Presenter: Jamie Kennea, Penn State, University Park, PA NASA’s Swift Satellite, the Mission Operation Center which is located in State College, is a mid-size Explorer Satellite for Astrophysics, focused on the science of Gamma-Ray Bursts. In this talk I will describe the operation of Swift, and give details of some of the science that it enables. #53 Evidence for Plate Movement with FOSS Earth History, Second Edition for Middle School Room 106 Presenter: Helen Weber and Amy Hamacher, Hamilton, NJ What evidence from rocks informs us about the history of our planet? Explore Earth History concepts with hands-on activities and multimedia, and identify connections to the NGSS Scientific and Engineering Practices. Be among the first to preview the revised FOSS Earth History Course, including new features, strategies, content, and materials.

#63 Using Forensics to Teach Deductive Reasoning Room 221 Presenter: Roxane Ohl, AquaPhoenix Scientific inquiry used in solving crimes and mysteries yields attentive students and develops deductive reasoning skills. Kemtec offers over twenty Forensics activities for K-12 ranging from Physical Science through Chemistry. Come try some and see what works for your classroom! #76 “Genetics: Build a Crazy Creature with Crazy Traits” Room 222 Presenter: Fred Pidgeon, Rensselaer, NY Student learn new vocabulary when they experience genetics. Concepts like traits, alleles, phenotypes, genotypes, and heredity will come alive as you create crazy creatures with a unique kit and study the resulting population. #85 Science Matters and NSTA Learning Center in PA Room 205 Presenter: Dr. Kip Bollinger, Carlisle, PA Participants will see and learn about important professional development components in Science Matters and the NSTA Learning Center. On-line opportunities, if available, will show ways to collaborate on professional development. #90 Science Education for Global Citizenship: People, Food, Energy and Sustainability Room 105 Level: 5-8 Presenter: Dr. Molly Carlson, Director of Instruction, Hagerstown (MD) Community College Discover interdisciplinary, hands-on activities to prepare all students to think critically and creatively about global challenges to the planet and human well-being. Receive lesson plans on CD-ROM, all matched to state and Next Generation Science Standards. #96 Inquiry, Scientific Practices, NGSS Room 203 Presenter: David A. Bauman, Science Education Advisor, Bureau of Teaching and Learning, Harrisburg, PA This session will look at the focus of the Next Generation Science Standards through the lens of inquiry and scientific practices. #117 Addressing the Common Core in the Secondary Science classroom with apps and social media Room 219 Level: 9-10 Topic Area: Biology and Chemistry Type: Lecture Presenter: Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Penn State University, University Park, PA; and Jennifer L. Weible, Punxsutawney Area High School, Punxsutawney, PA This presentation focuses using digital photographs and wikis to support common core literacy practices. Recommendations will be shared on free apps and social media sites that can support high school students as they develop scientific explanations in biology or chemistry.

#120 Differentiation, IEPS for Everyone, and The Science Olympiad Room 108 Level: 9-10 Topic Area: Pedagogy Type: Lecture Presenter: Bob Campbell & Shaun Reddick, Charles Huston Middle School, Lower Burrell, PA Differentiation – We might as well call this concept “IEPS For Everyone” like we do. Come see how two veteran Middle School Teachers handle it. This session is not for the faint of heart – it is a great deal of work, but can be very rewarding for all parties involved. #1 PSTA Board of Directors Meeting Room 112 Presiding: Kathleen Jones PSTA President Panel/Discussion – All Levels – Other The convention business meeting of the governing body, as are all PSTA Board Meetings, is open to any member wishing to attend. If you have considered running for a position but would like to see this body in action first, this may be a great opportunity. Brief reports will be presented by committee chairs as well as association business that needs to be addressed will be handled at this meeting.

Friday Sessions Friday 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. #12 Science Expression: Using the Creative Arts to Teach Science Concepts Room 211 Presenter: Donna Kowalczyk, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA Integrating the creative arts with a variety of science concepts provides opportunities for learners to express themselves while engaging in active learning experiences. Designed for the K-4 classroom teacher, this presentation will feature active learning experiences connecting the creative arts to basic science concepts. Participants will discover how the visual arts, music, literature, dance/movement, and drama can enhance science instruction. Additional science lesson and classroom activity ideas integrating the creative arts will be provided. #29 Teaching Forensic DNA Using Models, Kinesthetic Learning, STR Activity, Literacy-NGSS Room 218 Presenter: Anthony (Bud) Bertino and Patricia Nolan Bertino, Scotia, NY Increase comprehension, collaboration, and interest using inexpensive models, kinesthetic learning activities and non-fiction readings, carousel brainstorming. Perform STR activity to identify 911 victims. Free lessons and demo descriptions. #34 National Library of Medicine: Science Resources for Educators Room 203 Presenter: Lydia Collins, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region, Pittsburgh, PA The National Library of Medicine provides free resources for K-12 educators. This presentation will introduce educators to various NLM resources available in environmental health, genetics, chemistry, and more. #40 Let’s Get Physical! Room 106 Presenter: Juliana Texley, Palm Beach State College, Boca Raton, FL; and Ruth Ruud, Fairview, PA Don’t look now – but the Common Core asks that you teach physical science as early as kindergarten, and the NGSS have very specific goals for early primary. No more procrastinating. The good news is that you already have your equipment. Come get easy activities, links, and basic teacher background so that you can start right away. #57 Science in Motion: Advancing Inquiry-based STEM Education Room 222 Presenter: Wendy Martin, Elizabethtown College Science in Motion, Elizabethtown, PA; and Karen Spuck, Clarion University Science in Motion, Clarion, PA Science in Motion provides scientific equipment, standards aligned labs, and professional development for teachers on using the equipment and embedding inquiry-based activities into their curriculum. Learn about this award winning program, benefits to students and cost effective ways to bring STEM education to life.

#59 Great Demos, Labs and Activities Part 1 Room 205 Presenter: Bruce Yeany, Annville-Cleona High School, Annville, PA This workshop will show many of my favorite lab activities, demonstrations, and suggestions for grabbing and holding your students interest. Materials are easy to build with tips from construction to methods of demonstration to get the best results as well as questioning, evaluation and follow up activities. Ideas shown include the areas of light, sounds, heat, motion and chemistry. Offerings range from simple to more complex and handouts or website will be presented with extensive resource materials included. #68 Engaging and Retaining Girls in STEM Room 221 Presenter: Colleen Smith, Penn State Electro-Optics Center, Freeport, PA Few smart, capable girls with ability in science and other STEM subjects persist into STEM college majors or occupations. Gain insight into cultural influences that impact girls in STEM, and learn how you might encourage more girls to pursue STEM. #69 Discrepant Events 101 Room 219 Presenter: Janna Richards, Millersville University, Millersville, PA Participants will engage in a series of simple hands-on investigation where results boggle students minds. Each Discrepant event will lead to deeper understanding of scientific phenomena. All demonstrations are suitable for elementary and middle level students. #80 The Ethics of Science and Animals Workshop Room 108 Presenter: Paula Clifford, Camp Hill, PA This workshop provides an overview of animal research. Participants hear from a scientist about their research, a veterinarian about animal care, and tour the animal housing facility. Participants receive the complete curriculum binder and CD. #98 Using iPads to Create Innovative Scientists Room 112 Presenter: Ben Smith and Jared Mader EdTechInnovators Got iPad? We will show you the best apps and how to work with students using this device. Whether you have one device or a classroom set, you will leave with ideas on how to leverage these tools for finding information, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating learning.

Friday 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. #66 Bringing the Practices of Scientists and Engineers into the Classroom for Teaching Core Disciplinary Ideas Room 107 Presenter: Annmarie R. Ward, Matt Johnson, Jenay Robert, Leah Bug, Penn State University, PA The pressures of standardized testing make it challenging for teachers to teach using the non-traditional advocated by current science standards. This session introduces a strategy for planning and teaching science core ideas using the practices of scientists and engineers.

Friday 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. #6 The Misunderstood “T” and Almost Invisible “E” in STEM as well as the Framework and NGSS Room 105 Presenter: Dr. Mitch Batoff, Professor Emeritus, New Jersey City University, 2044-2005 NJSTA President New Workshop! Neat, novel hands-on activities. Surprises. Significant content knowledge related to ENGINEERING and the more general term TECHNOLOGY. You are guaranteed to learn a lot at this session. Comprehensive handout containing choice resources for your professional development, use in your classroom, and out-of-school activities. Take-home packet for the first 20 teachers. Come join us!

Friday 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. #7 Addressing Issues Related to Science and Religion in the Classroom Room 112 Presenter: Joseph Shane, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA; Kathleen Conn, Neuman College; Nathan Einsig and Lindsey Meckley, Mechanicsburg High School. The panel will summarize aspects of the historical and legal aspects of science and religion in the United States and in public schools. Specific Strategies for addressing topics such as evolution and geologic time will also be shared. #14 What is Engineering? Room 211 Presenter: Matt Johnson, Center for Science and the Schools – Penn State, University Park, PA Participants will engage in a brief design challenge, uses simple materials to help learners see themselves as engineers and relate their own problem-solving methods to the Engineering Design Process. #32 Inquiry Teaching: There’s an App for That! Room 218 Presenter: Nanette Marcum-Dietrich, Millersville University, Millersville, PA and Oliver Dreon Apps are powerful learning tools but not all apps are created equal. Learn about the best apps for use in your inquiry classroom. We will demonstrate a list of the best inquiry apps and discuss the attributes that make them good choices for inquiry. #36 Securing a Science Teaching Position: Hiring Practices in Public Schools Room 203 Presenter: Dr. Anne E. Simmons, IUP, Indiana, PA Student teachers, cooperating teachers, and university supervisors will learn from school administrators in about the hiring process. Topics include how candidates are selected and how to succeed in the hiring process. #54 Failing at Poetry – The Best Staff Development a Science Teacher Could Have Room 221 Presenter: Lawrence McAfoos and Leslie Pratt, Lower Merion High School, Ardmore, PA What happens when a seasoned chemistry teacher studies poetry in a 12th grade AP literature class? He learns a bit about sonnets, meter and rhyme structure and a lot about careful deep reading, expressive writing, guided group discussion, peer-editing and teaching. What does he learn when an English teacher studies gas laws? He learns to watch his metaphors, choose his examples wisely, encourage peer assistance and to check his assumptions about prior knowledge at the door. Come and learn what

English teachers can teach science teachers, what science teachers can teach English teachers and about truly effective Professional Development. #60 Great Demos, Labs and Activities Part 2 Room 205 Presenter: Bruce Yeany, Annville-Cleona High School, Annville, PA This workshop will be a continuation from part one to show more of my favorite buildable ideas in the areas of light, sound, heat, motion and chemistry. Lots of lab activities, demonstrations, and suggestions for grabbing student’s interest. Half of the allotted time will be available during this session for participants to closely examine and try many of the devices shown during part 1 and this sessions. #77 Mini-Cover Boards for Science Inquiry Room 106 Presenter: Holly Travis, Punxsatawney, PA Mini-cover boards of almost any size can be used to help students develop science skills such as questioning, observation, data collection, and analysis. They are also inexpensive and easy to employ in different habitats near schools. #79 Analysis of Learning Achievement of a Conceptual Physics Class Room 219 Presenter: Brandon Graham, Beaver Falls, PA This presentation will detail the results of an analysis of student learning over one unit in an 11th and 12th grade conception physics class. This analysis will come from a variety of assessments including a pre-test, post-test, and other informal assessments. #84 Connecting NGSS, CCSS, and PJAS: Not Just Another Science Fair Room 108 Presenter: Fay Nelson, Erie, PA Connections between the NextGen Science Standards and Common Core Math and Language Arts Standards will be presented and aligned with the mission and goals of the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Integration into the middle school and high school classrooms as part of the current curriculum will be discussed as well as potential sources for projects from FOSS, STC, and traditional instructional methods. #107 Waves, Energy and Color Room 222 Level: Middle School Physical Science (Issues and Physical Science) Presenter: Linda Culpepper, Little River, SC We will explore properties of light by investigating colors of the visible spectrum as well as the energy levels of the different colors of white light through the use of a phosphorescent material. Activities exemplify the NGSS and show how SEPUP embeds the research-based practices and real-life issues to deliver powerful content learning.

Friday 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. #10 Teaching the Immune System: An Entire Educational Unit to Take Room 112 Presenter: Jeremy Wolf, Palisades High School, Kintnersville, PA Working with the Vaccine Education Center at CHOP, I have developed an educational unit on the immune system which I would like to share with you. Participants will complete activities and take away the unit of lessons to use in their classrooms. #16 Stretch Your Legs for Science Room 211 Presenter: Ileana Betancourt and Anne Rosenberg, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY Want a little more exercise than running between sessions? Join us for the mini bird walk! After a quick tutorial on bird identification, we’ll head outside. You’ll find that Cornell Lab of Ornithology citizen science is engaging, fun, and easy! #24 Connecting Children’s Literature and Science Activities to Enhance Interdisciplinary and Cross-curricular Learning Room 218 Presenter: Robert Snyder, and NSTA-SRU Student Chapter Members, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA This session provides ideas for connecting children’s literature with hands-on science utilizing the 5-E model of science learning while reinforcing reading skills. Participants will receive a lesson plan packet for each of the books and activities presented. #75 Introducing a Claims, Evidence, Reasoning Framework in the Middle School Science Classroom Room 108 Presenter: Heather Spotts and Lauren Beal, Bellefonte Area Middle School, Bellefonte, PA Encourage student engagement, argumentation, and the use of evidence in class discussion with the Claims, Evidence, Reasoning framework. Audience will be lead in an interactive discussion regarding the initial implementation of this effective pedagogical approach. #78 Verifying Positive Impact on 9th Grade Biology Student Learning Room 219 Presenter: Laura Sweeney, Albion PA By engaging in thorough and effective standards-based planning as well as using the best practices to provide opportunities for student success, I will verify positive impact on 9th grade biology student learning through analyzing student assessment results. #89 Applying Common Core ELA Standards Through Active Science Instruction in the K-8 Classroom: Making Learning Relevant Room 221 Presenter: Anna Strizich, Norwalk, CT Common Core ELA Standards require students to read using information texts and write using skills that science instruction encourages. Using a hands-on, minds on activity we will investigate and use the data we collect to write a claims and evidence response. Reading strategies will be used to tie our investigation to informational text.

#99 The World of Google in Science Room 203 Presenter: Ben Smith and Jared Mader, EdTech Innovators Just when you thought you knew everything about Google! Come learn the hidden gems that are found using Google to improve science education. #108 Genetics: From Counselor to Genetic Engineer Room 222 Level: High School Biology Presenter: Linda Culpepper, Little River, SC Make genetics more meaningful to your students. Participants will use manipulatives to teach this concept and explain how it is connected to genetic engineering. Activities focus on ways to integrate selective gene expression as a relevant and engaging sustainability issue.

Friday 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. #35 Using Technology and Inquiry to Teach AP Chemistry Room 106 Presenter: Jack Sipe, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA Use probe technology and master inquiry in your classroom with Kemtech’s premier two labs featuring Spectrophotometric Analysis using Beer’s Law and Molar Enthalpy using Hess’s Law. Standards without compromising content. #33 IUP Meet Greet Make and Take Room 107 Presenter: Mark Twiest and Meghan Twiest, IUP, Indiana, PA Come join our preservice majors as they present ideas for teaching a variety of activities across grades K-8. These activities will address the content process and affective domains. Handouts will be provided.

Friday 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. #11 A Textbook for the 21st Century Learner Room 112 Presenter: Cheryl Everett, Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, PA Looking for a way to make your textbook more interactive and engaging for your students? Join us as we walk you through the process used to create an e-book employing open education resources. #21 Using Discrepant Events as Science Demonstrations to Promote Engagement and Develop Meaningful Student-Led Inquiry Investigations Room 211 Presenter: Vince Mancuso, Twelve Corners Middle School, Rochester, NY Demonstrations can provide rich learning opportunities – especially in the context of an inquiry-based instructional approach. We will explore how discrepant event science demonstrations might be best designed to most effectively promote student engagement and facilitate student-developed investigations of inquiry.

#37 “Sunshine in a Jar: Using Repurposed Materials for Building Solar Powered Lanterns” Room 218 Presenter: Pamela Ulicny, Tri-Valley Jr/Sr High School, Hegins, PA Science teacher Pamela Ulicny has teamed up with Sundance Solar (and others) to develop a STEM certified educational module teaching the chemistry, physics, and earth science behind the design of a solar powered lantern. Through the use of our Solar Garden Lantern module, students would learn about how solar panels work, how rechargeable batteries work, how LEDs work, series and parallel circuits, calculate charge and discharge times, and then will build their own solar powered lanterns. The module will include an assessment and an answer key to evaluate the student’s acquisition of STEM skills. #64 Conservation in Action: Pennsylvania eBird Room 221 Presenter: Theresa Alberici, PA Game Commission Pennsylvania eBirds helps wildlife biologists track bird populations. Participants will explore how to participate in eBird and how to access the online, real-time data that can enhance their classroom curricula and engage students in contributing to this bird conservation project #72 Squatch Watch 2013 Room 205 Presenter: Avery Fordham, Brie Reau, Jenna Rodriguez, Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA An interdisciplinary field trip planned by 7 student teachers for eighth graders. The theme was to learn as much as possible about forestry in order to find the ever elusive Squatch. Were they successful in their quest? Come and find out. #93 Analysis of Student Learning at Valley Middle School Room 108 Level: 5-8 Topic Area: Earth Science Type: Lecture Presenter: Rachael Austin, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Pittsburg, PA Throughout a student teaching experience, a teacher work sample was conducted to observe the students’ educational growth during a lesson. This talk will discuss the analysis of pre and posttests results in Valley Middle School (Arnold, PA). #100 Science 2.0: Putting Web 2.0 into the Science Classroom Room 219 Presenters: Ben Smith and Jared Made, EdTechInnovators Web 2.0 tools allow students to create products online, all while focusing upon collaboration and creativity. Grouping and associating these products through “tagging” allows students to join the conversation with students of similar interests and ideas. Come learn how to use the best free tools on the web.

Friday 12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. #62 What’s New in STEM Kits for 2014? Room 222 Presenter: Roxane Ohl, AquaPhoenix Focus on Teamwork; Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math; Hands-On Learning, and Inquiry. Workshop participants complete representative activities from Kemtec’s premier STEM kits. Select from Electromagnets, Simple Motors, Simple Circuits, Radios, Bridges, and Boomilevers. Get sold on Kemtec’s Kit Design Philosophy!

Friday 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. #86 Evidence-Based Reasoning Room 105 Presenter: Lynn Meldru and Cherylann Hollinger, York, PA Would you like to experience evidence-based reasoning? Experience formative assessments? Improve your students’ science writing skills? Yes? Then plan to attend this workshop. Participants will experience a hands-on activity and learn how to implement real change in their classes.

Friday 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. #45 STEM Learning Continues – Summer Professional Development Room 218 Presenter: Nicolee Christophel, Danielle Rosensteel, Lynn Rennell, and Sarah McMath A collaborative STEM community to promote the growth of student achievement in the sciences with an ELA Common Core emphasis. We will discuss our intensive training and how we implemented it into our curriculums. #92 Statistical Analysis of Learning in a 9th Grade Biology classroom Room 106 Level: 9-10 Topic Area: Biology Type: Lecture Presenter: Amelia Crocker, Saltsburg Middle High School, Indiana, PA A pre and posttest were given to ninth grade biology students and the results from these tests were statistically analyzed to determine if there was or was not a statistically significant difference. #95 Student Learning Objectives Room 107 Presenter: David A. Bauman, Science Education Advisor, Bureau of Teaching and Learning, Harrisburg, PA A student learning objective is a measurable, long-term academic growth target that a teacher sets at the beginning of the year for all students or for subgroups of students. Student learning objectives demonstrate a teacher’s impact on student learning. This session will be an introduction to Student Learning Objectives for teachers of science and the role with teacher evaluation.

#101 Google Me This: How to Make Collaboration Work in a Wiki World Room 205 Presenter: Ben Smith and Jared Mader , EdTechInnovators Come take a behind-the-scenes look at how to create a collaborative work environment in your science classroom using web-based tools. #109 Using Climate Proxies to Learn about Earth’s Climate History Room 219 Level: HS Earth Science Presenter: Linda Culpepper, Little River, SC How can scientists tell what Earth’s climate was like thousands of years before human measurements? This activity simulates the use of fossil ocean foraminifera whose growth patterns are different in warm or cold water. Your students will analyze samples of replicas of these organisms and then determine relative warm and cold periods in the past 200,000 years. #111 8th Grade Earth Science lessons dealing with weather Room 203 Level: 5-8 Topic Area: Earth Science Type: Lecture Presenter: Joy Kiefer, Geoscience Department of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA I will be speaking on the development of a small series of 8th grade Earth Science lessons dealing with weather. I will be judging the level of academic improvement achieved by my students by a pretest and posttest. #2 PSTA General Membership Meeting Room 112 Panel/ Discussion – All Levels – Other Presiding: Kathleen Jones PSTA President As designated in the PSTA Constitution, each year one General Membership Meeting is to be held and presided over by the President. The purpose of this meeting is to gather input from the membership at large, summarize activities of the organization for the year, and act on any business requiring action of the membership. Your attendance and input are encouraged.