Elementary Science Mini-Conference
Tues., August 9, 2011
Fair Oaks Elementary School - 407 Barber Road
Marietta, GA30060
Parking is limited. Please carpool. Overflow parking at Oakwood HS / Adult Ed Center.
K – 2 Special Session8:00-11:15 – (All Morning)
Starlab Basics Teacher Training - Presenter: Kelly Bodner (Russell ES)
Grade Level: 2nd Grade Room: Gym
Description:The CCSD science department has 4 Starlab portable planetariums available for check out. Each Starlab costs $20,000.00. For this reason we starlabs are only available to schools with teachers who have completed a Starlab Basics training course. Learn about how this unique resource will help your student experience outer space in a whole new way! Participants who attend this very hands-on session will learn how to set up and take down the starlabs and receive a starlab basics training notebook.
K – 2 Session 1
8:00-8:50
Kindergarten Content Preview - Presenter: Robin Benefield
Grade Level: Kindergarten Room: 55
Description: Preview Kindergarten standards, resources, and materials. A variety of simple hands on lab experiments and strategies will be shared with participants.
IDBIDS – Iddy Biddy Steps for a Greener World - Presenter:Pam Tallmadge (Idbids)
Grade Level:Kindergarten Room: 59
Description: Come and learn about the IDBIDS – Iddy Biddy Steps for a Greener World – program designed and aligned specifically for Kindergarten GPS. Interdisciplinary lessons that address multiple K GPS standards have been created to teach young students all about the environment and how they can make a difference.
1st Grade AIMS - Presenter:Elizabeth Jefferson
Grade Level:1st Room: 50
Description:Learn how to get the most from your AIMS resources. These books are full of simple hands-on science labs that integrate data collection and math skills. This session will demonstrate a few favorite hands-on experiments and share classroom management techniques to make the labs go smoothly in an elementary classroom.
1st Grade Content Preview - Presenter: Kathleen Adair & Deryl Heflin
Grade Level:1st Room: 44
Description: Preview 1st grade standards, resources, and materials. A variety of simple hands on lab experiments will be completed by all participants. And a CD with a vast array of activities will be provided. Literature connections, websites, resources, and more!
2nd Grade Content Preview - Presenter: Debbie Snyder
Grade Level:2nd Room: 23
Description: Preview 2nd grade standards, resources, and materials. A variety of simple hands on lab experiments will be completed by all participants. Hand outs of all activities provided.
Clean Air Campaign - Presenter: Joey Guinta
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: 20
Description: Through lesson plans and hands-on activities, students can learn about air quality and how they can help reduce air pollution, creating a healthier school and community.
Vocabulary Strategies for Science - Presenter: Jenna Doggett
Grade Level:General K – 2nd Room: 57
Description:Learn a variety of effective vocabulary strategies to enhance your science instruction. These simple techniques will engage and help students move beyond memorization and on to application! Many of the strategies employ multiple intelligences, learning strategies, and higher order thinking skills.
Pasco - Presenter: Holly Vida
Grade Level: General K-2nd Room: 45
Description: Interested in including more STEM opportunities for your students? This session on the PascoSPARK Science Learning System is an all-in-one mobile device that seamlessly integrates the power of probeware with inquiry-based content and assessment. SPARK is designed to become the center of your school's discovery-based science learning environment, providing both teacher and student the embedded support for exploring scientific concepts.
Fun with Foldables - Presenter: Jamie Lattimore
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: 43
Description: Looking for ideas to make learning more student oriented and incorporate alternative assessments? Then this session is for you! Foldables implement brain-based research and visual-kinesthetic learning. Participants will make and take a variety of great foldables!
Georgia Aquarium Cobb Partnership - Presenter: Kim Morris-Zarneke (GA Aquarium)
Grade level: General K – 2nd Room: 25
Description: Cobb Schools has a special partnership with the GA Aquarium for 1st & 4th grades. Come and learn about the benefits of this partnership and how to take advantage of it! Also learn about upcoming teacher workshops, school programs, and special events coming up at the Aquarium.
Cobb Water Department - Presenter: Stephanie Lewis (Cobb Water Department)
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: 27
Description:Come and learn about FREE programs offered by the Cobb Water Department. Presenter will demonstrate the following school programs: Water Cycle Puppets (K-2) - Students learn about the water cycle as they cut and glue each part of the water cycle to a stick that they can use as a puppet or pointer to learn the steps of the water cycle. Water Bingo (K-2) - Students learn about water conservation and water source protection by the use of pictures and terms when asked a specific question.
Get Your Geek On – Using Technology in the Primary Classroom - Presenter:Sean Splawski
Grade Level:General K-2nd Room: Media Center
Description: Learn how to integrate technology to create activities for different types of Science content. Examples of integrating interactive white boards, computer software, digital music recording, and web resources to enhance student understanding of different science concepts will be explored. Take away list of easily adapted activities and web resources for various GPS concepts.
K-2 Session 2
8:55-9:45
Kindergarten Content Preview - Presenter: Robin Benefield
Grade Level: Kindergarten Room: 55
Description: Preview Kindergarten standards, resources, and materials. A variety of simple hands on lab experiments and strategies will be shared with participants.
1st Grade AIMS - Presenter: Elizabeth Jefferson
Grade Level: 1st Room: 50
Description: Learn how to get the most from your AIMS resources. These books are full of simple hands-on science labs that integrate data collection and math skills. This session will demonstrate a few favorite hands-on experiments and share classroom management techniques to make the labs go smoothly in an elementary classroom.
IDBIDS – Iddy Biddy Steps for a Greener World - Presenter:Pam Tallmadge (Idbids)
Grade Level:Kindergarten Room: 59
Description: Come and learn about the IDBIDS – Iddy Biddy Steps for a Greener World – program designed and aligned specifically for Kindergarten GPS. Interdisciplinary lessons that address multiple K GPS standards have been created to teach young students all about the environment and how they can make a difference.
1st Grade Content Preview - Presenter: Kathleen Adair & Deryl Heflin
Grade Level:1st Room: 44
Description: Preview 1st grade standards, resources, and materials. A variety of simple hands on lab experiments will be completed by all participants. And a CD with a vast array of activities will be provided. Literature connections, websites, resources, and more!
2nd Grade AIMS - Presenter:Lindy Moot
Grade Level:2nd Room: 27
Description:Learn how to get the most from your AIMS resources. These books are full of simple hands-on science labs that integrate data collection and math skills. This session will demonstrate a few favorite hands-on experiments and share classroom management techniques to make the labs go smoothly in an elementary classroom.
Get Your Geek On – Using Technology in the Primary Classroom - Presenter:Sean Splawski
Grade Level:General K-2nd Room: Media Center
Description: Learn how to integrate technology to create activities for different types of Science content. Examples of integrating interactive white boards, computer software, digital music recording, and web resources to enhance student understanding of different science concepts will be explored. Take away list of easily adapted activities and web resources for various GPS concepts.
SMART Table - Presenter: Joey Terrell & Tom Kazmierski
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: Cafeteria
Description: Do you love your SMARTboard? Well come and see the next great thing in interactive technology – the SMART Table. There will be a fully set up model for you to explore, investigate. This will be the next thing you’ll want for your classroom!
Family Science Night Kits - Presenter: Sherry Trimble & Kelly Bodner
Grade Level:General K – 2nd Room: 25
Description:New for the 2011-2012 school year are Family Science Night kits that can be checked out to schools to use for FREE! These kits consist of 15 different hands-on science activities/stations. Participants in this session will learn about each of the different stations, how to plan for and organize a family science night at their school. Be one of the first in the county to learn about and reserve this great new resource.
Vocabulary Strategies for Science - Presenter: Jenna Doggett
Grade Level:General K – 2nd Room: 57
Description:Learn a variety of effective vocabulary strategies to enhance your science instruction. These simple techniques will engage and help students move beyond memorization and on to application! Many of the strategies employ multiple intelligences, learning strategies, and higher order thinking skills.
Cobb Parks & Recreation - Presenter: Rusty Simpson & Joni Atkinson
Grade Level:General K-2nd Room: 23
Description:Cobb Parks offer a variety of programs related to the GPS. Come and learn about how to get the most from Cobb parks to enhance your classroom instruction. See a sample of the types of GPS activities they do with your students. Also learn about special programs just for Cobb schools!
Fun with Foldables - Presenter: Jamie Lattimore
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: 43
Description: Looking for ideas to make learning more student oriented and incorporate alternative assessments? Then this session is for you! Foldables implement brain-based research and visual-kinesthetic learning. Participants will make and take a variety of great foldables!
Fernbank Science Center - Presenter: Becky Facer
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: 45
Description: The Fernbank science center has a long tradition of offering exciting learning opportunities to students & teachers alike. Attend this session and see an example of the programming they offer to support the GPS. You might even get an up and close visit with a live critter!
ESOL Strategies for Science - Presenter: Debra Collins & Suzanne Hawkins
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: 20
Description: We all need new strategies to add to our teacher toolboxes! This session will share several simple strategies & resources you can use to support your ELL and non-ELL students alike. District ESOL teachers created many new resources for PICASSO. Come and learn about these and more.
Chattahoochee Nature Center - Presenter: Alicia Evans
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: Cafeteria
Description: The CNC offers a variety of programs related to the GPS. Come and learn about how a visit to the CNC’s new state of the art Science Discovery center could enhance your classroom instruction. Also learn about special discounts and programs just for Cobb schools!
Georgia Mineral Society - Presenter: Dr. Bill Waggener
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: Cafeteria
Description: Do you teach about rocks & minerals? Then come visit the GA Mineral Society booth & learn more about them! The GMS is a local organization committed to helping Georgians understand the unique rock and mineral formations found in our state and across the world. Visitors will receive free stickers for students & may be able to schedule an in-school visit from an expert.
Vendor Session
9:45-10:20 - Cafeteria
Use this time to visit local vendors to learn about special partnerships, discounts, and free resources they have to support classroom instruction. Vendors with informational booths are: Chattahoochee Nature Center, Clean Air Campaign, Cobb Water Department, GA Aquarium, GA Mineral Society, Atlanta Audobon Society, Idbids, Keep Cobb Beautiful, Nature in a Nutshell, Pasco, Zoo Atlanta, and more! Register for Door Prizes that will be given away during the final session!
K-2 Session 3
10:25-11:15
Kindergarten Grade AIMS - Presenter: Elizabeth Jefferson
Grade Level: K Room: 50
Description: Learn how to get the most from your AIMS resources. These books are full of simple hands-on science labs that integrate data collection and math skills. This session will demonstrate a few favorite hands-on experiments and share classroom management techniques to make the labs go smoothly in an elementary classroom.
2nd Grade Content Preview - Presenter: Debbie Snyder
Grade Level:2nd Room: 23
Description: Preview 2nd grade standards, resources, and materials. A variety of simple hands on lab experiments will be completed by all participants. Hand outs of all activities provided.
2nd Grade AIMS - Presenter:Lindy Moot
Grade Level:2nd Room: 27
Description:Learn how to get the most from your AIMS resources. These books are full of simple hands-on science labs that integrate data collection and math skills. This session will demonstrate a few favorite hands-on experiments and share classroom management techniques to make the labs go smoothly in an elementary classroom.
Vocabulary Strategies for Science - Presenter: Jenna Doggett
Grade Level:General K – 2nd Room: 57
Description:Learn a variety of effective vocabulary strategies to enhance your science instruction. These simple techniques will engage and help students move beyond memorization and on to application! Many of the strategies employ multiple intelligences, learning strategies, and higher order thinking skills.
Garden Earth Naturalist - Presenter: Michaela D’Aquani & Deryl Heflin
Grade Level: K-2 Room: 55
Description: Are you interested in gardening on your school campus? If so, this session is for you! Several Cobb teachers attended an outstanding workshop this summer at UGA. In this session they will share the resources and tips they were provided as well as techniques that are working at their schools!
Becoming A Mobile Learner - Presenters: Will Mansfield, Arvin Ross and Michael Edwards
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: Media Center
Description:Hear from students on becoming a mobile learner in today's world. These college students bring only their tablets to classes. They do not own paper, pen, a printer, or books. Learn how they accomplish this and get a glimpse of what students will look like in the very near future. Also, hear about iSchool Initiative's student led non-profit dedicated to revolutionizing education.
SMARTboard Basics - Presenter: Hoke Wilcox
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: 59
Description:SMART Boards are an excellent learning tool for classroom instruction. They come with all kinds of bells and whistles, and can be a bit overwhelming to the “not-so-techie” teacher. This informal session will be an opportunity to learn how to do all kinds of SMART things on your SMART Board! Participants will be using the technology and training will be based on the needs/questions from those present.
Family Science Night Kits - Presenter: Sherry Trimble & Kelly Bodner
Grade Level:General K – 2nd Room: 25
Description:New for the 2011-2012 school year are Family Science Night kits that can be checked out to schools to use for FREE! These kits consist of 15 different hands-on science activities/stations. Participants in this session will learn about each of the different stations, how to plan for and organize a family science night at their school. Be one of the first in the county to learn about and reserve this great new resource.
ESOL Strategies for Science - Presenter: Debra Collins & Suzanne Hawkins
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: 20
Description: We all need new strategies to add to our teacher toolboxes! This session will share several simple strategies & resources you can use to support your ELL and non-ELL students alike. District ESOL teachers created many new resources for PICASSO. Come and learn about these and more.
Zoo Atlanta - Presenter: Laurel Askue
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: 45
Description: Can’t visit the Zoo…learn how to bring the Zoo to you using the Zoo-mobile! This is a very affordable option for many schools. Come play with the animals as Zoo personnel demonstrate what they do when the Zoo-mobile comes to your school. Learn about the new partnership CCSD has with Zoo Atlanta and special discounts for Kindergarten & 2nd grade classes!
Get Your Grant On - Presenter: Jennifer Gates
Grade Level: General K – 2nd Room: 43
Description: Learn about several sources to fund classroom and school projects; as well as funding sources to help you grow professionally. At a time when budgets are tight, there are still plenty of pockets of funding out there if you know where to look and how to ask!
Keep Smyrna Beautiful - Presenter: Ann Kirk
Grade Level: General K-2nd Room: 44
Description:Come and learn about FREE programs, resources, and grant opportunities from Keep Smyrna & Cobb Beautiful. There are a variety of resources out there to help your school, your classroom, and you Go Green!