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109th Annual Conference & General MeetingNovember 7 - 9, 2004

Science Teachers Association of New York State

An InvitationAn Invitation to Learn!to Learn!

Register onlineRegister onlinewww.stanys.org

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President’s Invitation Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Conference Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Conference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Membership Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Keynote and Fellow Address Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Conference Events

Star and Solar Observing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10GPS Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Invited Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Eco-Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Exhibits and STANYS Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10College Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Hotel Reservation Information and Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Conference Registration Information and Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

CONFERENCE SESSIONSSession X – Sunday, 12:30 p.m - 1:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Session Y – Sunday, 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Session Z – Sunday, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Session A – Monday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Session B – Monday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Session C – Monday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Session D – Monday, 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Session E – Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Session F – Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Session G – Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Workshop Cross Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Travel Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover

For current Conference Information see our web site: www.stanys.orgFor current Hotel Information visit the hotel web site: www.nevele.com

This is an annual publication of the Science Teachers Association of New York State.491 Oakdale Road • East Meadow, NY 11554516-783-5432 • www.stanys.org

Publication Editors: Bruce Hall, Jack Higham

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

STANYS Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-783-5432

Conference Registration Information . . . . . 800-893-0348/607-748-0348

Hotel Reservation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-647-6000

In the event of an emergency for which youneed to be reached while at the Conference, call:Nevele Grande Hotels and Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-647-6000

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An Invitation to Learn: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate

Effective science teachers must understand the nature of science, be content specialists and have the ability to excite and

motivate the learner. This is quite an undertaking. It is not for the timid soul! It cannot be done in isolation for the very nature of science

requires that we stay up to date in our field of expertise. The STANYS annual conference, regional meetings and its many other initiatives

throughout New York State help teachers address the many challenges of effective science teaching. Therefore, I am extending an

invitation to you, the science teacher to actively engage in the 109th annual STANYS Conference at the newly renovated Nevele Hotels in

Ellenville, NY, from November 7-9. Come and explore the Nevele Hotels, nestled in the Catskill Mountains (a plateau carved by streams,

erosion and glaciers)! This location forms a splendid venue for a conference. During this time of the year the brilliant colors of the

leaves are a feast for the eyes, rendered more magnificent as images of the leaves reflect from a pond bordering the golf course. A short

hike will take participants to the Nevele Falls. Nevele is eleven spelled backwards and represents the 11 teachers who discovered the Falls

in the late 1800’s. STANYS’ Sunday Showcase of workshops presented by the STANYS SARs and DALs has received rave reviews from past

conference attendees. Add to this over 200 more workshops to further explain and elaborate on a multitude of science and science

teaching topics and we have an amazing conference for you! This year, a new format called “invited speakers” will be initiated. Look for

the article in the conference brochure that tells you more about this new format. All through the conference there are numerous

hospitality events for relaxation and networking with other science teachers. Lastly, the conference planners want you to evaluate your

conference experience so please do not forget to complete the evaluation form.

The 5E instructional model is one of a number of effective models for inquiry or constructivist learning. As science educators

we need to engage the learners so they are interested in learning. They must be provided with opportunities to explore topics in science

much in the same way a scientist does. Teachers may monitor the learning of their students by asking them to explain their observations

while also providing opportunities for students to elaborate on their new knowledge such as applying it to new situations. Both the

teacher and student need to evaluate the learning experience.

We have an exciting conference in store for you! Sunday night, we are privileged to have with us Nobel Laureate, Dr. Richard

Roberts who will provide an update on stem cell research. Monday night, our Fellows speaker is the very dynamic, Dr. Joycelyn Elders,

Surgeon General under President Clinton who will talk about how we can help students learn.

The professional development provided by this conference should provide you with many ways to emphasize a 5E approach to

learning. I look forward to meeting many of you at this year’s conference.

Sincerely,

Joan Wagner

(President 2004-2005)

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e SUNDAY, November 7, 200410:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Nevele Grande East Conference Registration (for onsite registration and preregistered Nevele Grande East

guests), Lobby10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Buffalo State College: conference for college credit information booth, Nevele Grande East, Lobby10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Nevele Grande West Conference Registration (for preregistered Nevele Grande West guests only), Lobby

After 5:30 p.m. All preregistered guests for the Nevele Grande West go to Nevele Grande East, Lobby12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Session X

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Session Y3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Session Z

4:00 p.m. Earliest time for room availability and room key distribution3:30 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. Welcoming Wine Reception: Courtesy of Center for Science Teaching and Learning, Nevele Grande West, lobby and

rear of Stardust Room4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. General Meeting of the Membership and Award Ceremony: Nevele Grande West, Stardust Room

Keynote Address: Dr. Richard Roberts, Nobel Laureate, New England Biolabs, Beverly, Massachusetts, “Stem CellResearch – Medicine meets Politics”

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Awards and Officers Dinner:** Nevele Grande West, Back of Main Dining Room8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Exhibits Open: Nevele Grande West, Indoor Tennis Courts9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Star Observing: Walkway behind the Nevele Grande East overlooking the golf course, weather permitting

MONDAY, November 8, 20047:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Conference Registration: Nevele Grande East, Lobby7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Buffalo State College: conference for college credit information booth, Nevele Grande East, Lobby6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Chemistry Breakfast Session: Nevele Grande East, Fantasy Room, Session A-02. Meal ticket needed.7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Earth Science Breakfast Session: Nevele Grande West, back of Main Dining Room, sponsored by Glencoe,

Session A-36. Meal ticket needed.8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Session A8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Exhibits Open: Nevele Grande West, Indoor Tennis Courts9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Session B

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Session C11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Solar Observing: Walkway behind the Nevele Grande East overlooking the golf course, weather permitting12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Exhibits Closed

12:00 p.m. LunchIntermediate Level Luncheon:* Nevele Grande West, back of Main Dining Room, sponsored by Holt, Rinehart &Winston. Meal ticket needed.Science Leadership Luncheon:* Nevele Grande East,, back of Main Dining Room. Meal ticket needed.

1:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Exhibits Open: Nevele Grande West, Indoor Tennis Courts1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Session D

4:00 p.m. Exhibits Close for the day4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Fellows Induction Ceremony and Fellows Address: Nevele Grande West, Stardust Room

Fellows Address: M. Joycelyn Elders, Professor Emeritus of Pediatric Endocrinology, at the University of Arkansas School ofMedical Science, “Preparing Students to Face Tomorrow’s Challenges”. Dr. Elders’ address is sponsored by Eduware Inc.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. STANYS Reception: Nevele Grand West, Lobby 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Elementary Teachers Social: * Nevele Grande West,, Safari Lounge, sponsored by Delta Education

7:00 p.m. Dinner7:00 p.m. Fellows and Past Presidents Dinner:** Nevele Grande West, back of Main Dining Room8:30 p.m. Door Prize Drawing: Nevele Grande West, Stardust Room

10:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Star Observing: Walkway behind the Nevele Grande East overlooking the golf course, weather permitting10:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Music and Dancing: Nevele Grande West, Safari Lounge

TUESDAY, November 9, 20046:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Physics Breakfast Session: Nevele Grande East, Fantasy Room, Session E-02. Meal ticket needed.7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Biology Breakfast Session: Nevele Grande West, back of Main Dining Room, Session E-36, sponsored by Prentice Hall.

Meal ticket needed.7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Conference Registration: Nevele Grande East, Lobby8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Session E8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Exhibits Open: Nevele Grande West, Indoor Tennis Courts9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Solar Observing: Walkway behind the Nevele Grande East overlooking the golf course, weather permitting9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Session F

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Session G11:30 a.m. Exhibits Close12:00 p.m. Lunch

Science Honor Society Luncheon:* Nevele Grande West, back of Dining Room, Meal ticket needed.* Preregistration required (you must preregister on your Registration form for these events.) ** Invitation only

Conference Schedule

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ationWhere is the STANYS 109thAnnual Conference held?The Annual Conference is held at the NeveleGrande East and Nevele Grande West Hotels inEllenville, NY. In 1997, the hotels wereconsolidated into the Nevele Grande Hotels andResort, Inc. Both hotels have undergonecomplete renovation of their facilities andaccommodations. View these accommodationsat the website http://www.Nevele.com. Thehotels are located about one mile south of thedowntown area of Ellenville. The mainentrance is from Nevele Road, which runsfrom Main Street in the village, south, past thehotel entrance and back to Route 209 South, alittle more than one mile below the village.The proximity of the hotels to each other makesgetting from one to the other quite easy. Alighted walkway allows attendees to walk fromone to the other. Since workshop sessions andlarge group sessions are held in both locations,and exhibits are held in the Nevele GrandeWest, you will likely be moving back and forthseveral times during the Conference. Theapproximate walking time is 10 minutes. Forattendees needing special assistance an “onrequest” shuttle service is available. Contactthe hotel’s front desk for times and availability.

Workshop sessions numbered 1 through 19 arealways in the Nevele Grande East Hotel, andworkshop sessions numbered 20 and above arealways in the Nevele Grande West. Adequatetime is allowed between the sessions to easilymove from one venue to the other. Bothfacilities are wheelchair-accessible.

What do you get for yourConference fee?Your Conference registration fee allows you toregister for up to ten workshops of yourchoice. Attendees are scheduled into eachworkshop. In this way, presenters know howmany to expect. Since you are scheduled intoeach workshop, it is important for you to selectthree workshops for each session. If one ofyour first choices is filled when yourregistration form is processed, your second,then third choices are used, respectively. Westrive to give each attendee their first-choiceselections for each session. Despite our bestefforts, however, some sessions may becanceled, or filled to capacity, and we will haveto go to an attendee’s alternative choices.

Your Conference badge will admit you to yourworkshop sessions, Conference events, and theExhibition Hall. This year Prentice Hall isagain sponsoring a tote bag for each attendee.Look for more information about the exhibitselsewhere in the brochure.

Each year the Conference features two majorspeakers. The Keynote Address opens theAnnual Conference and the Fellows Addressfollows the presentation of individualsreceiving the highest honor that STANYSbestows. Look for descriptions of the speakersand the topics elsewhere in the brochure.

What do you get for yourhotel fee?Your Conference hotel fee is one of the bestbargains you will find, including a comfort-able room at multiple occupancy rates,gratuities, and all meals, starting Sundaynight dinner through lunch on Tuesday.Monday evening at the STANYS reception youwill find an abundance of hot hors d’oeuvresand refreshing beverages.

Dining room service in both hotels is non-kosher and Full American Plan. You will selectfrom a varied menu for each meal. Breakfastsoffer a wide variety of hot and cold choices,with most hot choices cooked to order. Lunchesand dinners include soup, salad, and a varietyof entrees. Finish your lunch or dinner with aselection of desserts and coffee or tea.Prepackaged kosher meals are available onrequest. No prior arrangements are necessary,simply inform the maitre d’ on your arrival

Both hotels have a varied selection of servicesand recreational facilities available to allattending the Conference.

Please note: Hotel rooms and keys will beavailable on Sunday after 4:00 p.m. Roomswill be held until 7:00 P.M. on the day ofarrival. YOUR ROOM IS NOT GUARANTEEDAFTER 7:00 P.M. If you are planning onarriving later than 7:00 P.M. you must informthe hotel prior to that time.

Conference Information

New STANYS Fellows —Nancy Ridenour, Jim Overhiser, Virginia Perino, David Perino

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for a commuter attendee?If you are a commuter attendee and wish toeat a meal in the dining room, such as aspecial breakfast or a luncheon meeting onMonday and/or Tuesday, you can purchase ameal ticket for a meal from the respective hotelat the hotel registration/reservation desk. Thecost, including tax and gratuity, is $10 forbreakfast, $15 for lunch, and $25 for dinner. Ifyou are only looking for a quick bite to eat,both hotels have coffee shops where you canobtain light meals. In the Nevele Grande Westyou will find a new Starbucks coffee bar.Commuter attendees are invited to the STANYSreception, Monday evening, prior to dinner.

Why must I pay a STANYSmembership fee to attendthis Conference?The Annual Conference is organized and runas a service to members of STANYS, and is theofficial Annual Meeting of the generalmembership. If you are not a member whenyou register, you pay a higher registration fee,which includes the current year’s membershipfee. Look elsewhere in the brochure for moreinformation about STANYS membershipcategories and rates.

What special events are heldat the Conference?

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7WELCOMING WINE RECEPTION:courtesy of Center for Science Teaching andLearning. Stop by and say hello to STANYSOfficers and meet old and make new friends.Nevele Grande West, lobby and rear of StardustRoom, 3:30 - 4:25 p.m.

HOSPITALITY ROOMS: many STANYSsections hold hospitality rooms. Check theregistration areas for flyers indicating timesand rooms.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8CHEMISTRY BREAKFAST SESSION:7-9 a.m., Nevele Grande East. Preregister forSession A-02. A meal ticket is required of allattendees.

EARTH SCIENCE BREAKFAST SESSION:7-9 a.m., Sponsored by Glencoe, Nevele GrandeWest, back of Main Dining Room, SessionA-36. A meal ticket is required of all attendees

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL LUNCHEON:Noon, Sponsored by Holt, Rinehart & Winston,Nevele Grande West, back of Main DiningRoom. A meal ticket is required of allattendees.

SCIENCE LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON:Noon, presented by NYSSELA, Nevele GrandeEast, back of Main Dining Room. Preregister onthe Conference Registration form, Section 2.A meal ticket is required of all attendees.

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS SOCIAL:6-7 p.m., Sponsored by Delta Education,Nevele Grande West, Safari Lounge. Preregisteron the Conference Registration form, Section2. Hors d’oeuvres and an open bar will beprovided. This is a great opportunity for K-6teachers, administrators, and college professorsfrom across the state to network. Attendees areencouraged to bring multiple copies of theirfavorite science activity to share!

HOSPITALITY ROOMS: many STANYSsections hold hospitality rooms. Check theregistration areas for flyers indicating timesand rooms.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9PHYSICS BREAKFAST SESSION:7-9 a.m., Nevele Grande East. Preregister forSession E-02. A meal ticket is required of allattendees.

BIOLOGY BREAKFAST SESSION:7-9 a.m., Nevele Grande West, back of MainDining Room. Preregister for Session E-36.A meal ticket is required of all attendees

SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY LUNCHEON:Noon, Nevele Grande West, back of MainDining Room. Preregister on the ConferenceRegistration form, Section 2. Preregister on theConference Registration form. A meal ticket isrequired of all attendees.

Why are there noTournaments this year atthe Conference?STANYS has extended its conference workshopsto Sunday by offering the X, Y and Zworkshops. According to the conferenceevaluations, these workshops are highly valuedso STANYS plans to continue this new formatfor this and future conferences. Participationin the tournaments has decreased considerablyas most conference participants register for theSunday offerings. However, if you choose not toparticipate in the Sunday workshops, you maystill arrange to play tennis or golf.

Conference Information

One happy teacher with books atthe Exhibits – Grace Ann Ashley,Lexington School for the Deaf, NYC

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ationWhat are the categories ofSTANYS membership?A requisite for your participation in theSTANYS Annual Conference is that you must bea current member of the organization.Membership can be established beforehand orat the time you register. Please be aware, if youestablish your membership at the time ofregistration you will not be able to participatein the election of STANYS officers.

In order to vote in the election youmust be a member by September 15,2004.

The STANYS membership year runs from July 1through June 30. The expiration date on yourmembership card must show 2005 or greater.If a membership fee is received after April 30,it will be applied to the next membershipyear. The categories of membership and theduration can vary according to your situation.

The categories and one-year rates include:

• Regular status membership - can beheld by any classroom teacher at elemen-tary, middle/junior, high school, or college/university levels. The annual rate is $40;

• Associate membership - can be held bypersons who are employed by museums,government agencies, businesses, andcommunity members who share ourinterest of quality science education. Theannual rate is $40;

• Retired membership - can be held byanyone with an established history ofregular membership who has retired. Theannual rate is $20;

• Student (preservice) membership -First year membership is free when theapplication is accompanied by a letter froma professor on institution letterheadindicating eligibility. After one year of freemembership, preservice students (graduateor undergraduate) pay a discount fee of $20.

• College Education Seniors - Free, oneyear, one time only. Application must includea letter signed by a professor on institutionletterhead indicating eligibility and mailedby the student to the STANYS Office.

A savings of $2 occurs by purchasing a two-year membership. This option is available toall categories, except student, and is intendedto make STANYS membership more convenientand economical. Membership payment cannow be made by check or by credit card(MasterCard or Visa).

If you cannot attend the Conference, but wishto join STANYS, simply complete and returnSection 1 of the Registration form.

What can membership inSTANYS offer you?• Networking with other professionals in your

discipline for friendships and collaborations.

• Workshops in your region and at thestate level.

• Updates on what is happening at thestate level.

• Access to the STANYS Directors-at-Large andSubject Area Representatives

• Section meetings and updates. Each sectionof STANYS has meetings and activities fortheir members.

Membership Information

To which STANYS section do I belong?STANYS Sections are organized by counties. Check carefully to determine which Section contains the county in which you reside. However, you maybelong to any Section you wish.

Catskill-Leatherstocking (CL)ChenangoDelawareOtsego

Central (CE)CayugaOnondagaOswego

Central-Western (CW)LivingstonMonroeOntarioSenecaWayneYates

Eastern (EA)AlbanyColumbiaFultonGreeneHamiltonMontgomeryRensselaerSaratogaSchenectadySchoharieWarrenWashington

Mohawk Valley(MV)HerkimerMadisonOneida

Nassau (NA)Nassau

North Central (NC)JeffersonLewisSt. Lawrence

Northeastern (NE)ClintonEssexFranklin

Northwestern (NW)GeneseeNiagaraOrleans

New York City (NY)BrooklynManhattanQueensStaten Island

Southeastern (SE)DutchessOrangePutnamRocklandSullivanUlster

Southern (SO)BroomeChemungCortlandSchuylerSteubenTiogaTompkins

Southwestern (SW)AlleganyCattaraugusChautauqua

Suffolk (SU)Suffolk

Westchester (WE)BronxWestchester

Western (WR)ErieWyoming

• Five issues each year of the STANYS newsletter.

• The Science Teachers Bulletin, containingphilosophical issues, educational methodologies,and information about STANYS members.The Bulletin is published twice a year.

• Opportunities for inexpensive internationaltravel.

• A voice in Albany. STANYS leaders willbring your concerns to the State EducationDepartment and actively provide sugges-tions for in-service that will be helpful tothe members.

• Information for you and your studentsabout Science Olympiads and the StateScience Congress.

• Representation through elected leadershipto National Science Teachers Association.

• Legislative updates at the state andnational level.

• Statewide representation through the Boardof Directors where each active Section andeach level and discipline of scienceeducation can meet and share opinions.

• The STANYS Employment Clearinghousewhich operates from the perspective ofhelping potential employers find the desiredemployee and where the science educatorcan discover available openings that matchhis/her qualifications.

• Opportunities for recognition through itsawards such as those for OutstandingElementary, Middle, and High SchoolScience Educator, STANYS Fellow, plus localSection awards.

• Opportunities for leadership in theorganization.

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One of the most exciting prospects for

the future of medicine involves the use

of stem cells as a source of spare parts to

repair defective organs. In this talk I will

describe the basic science behind the

derivation of stem cells and will explain

the differences between embryonic and

adult versions of stem cells. I will outline

their potential uses and discuss the

limitations. Stem cells come in many

flavors of which embryonic stem cells

appear the most versatile. However, their

use raises ethical issues that affect all of

us. A key question is whether we can

afford to ignore their enormous

potential. Can we justify not pursuing

the most promising advance in medical

science of the last 50 years?

Dr. Richard Roberts was jointly awarded theNobel Prize in Medicine in 1993 with PhillipSharp for the discovery of “split genes”(known today as introns). The discoverychanged our understanding of genes in higherorganisms and revealed a novel mechanism ofRNA splicing that was essential for thedecoding of the genetic information in higherorganisms such as humans. The discovery hasbeen of fundamental importance for today’sbasic biology research, as well as for moremedically oriented research concerning thedevelopment of cancer and other diseases.

The main theme of Dr. Roberts work in biologyhas centered on the belief that we must knowthe structure of the molecules we work with ifwe are to understand how they function. Thismeans knowing the sequence of macromol-ecules and cataloguing any modificationssuch as methylation. For proteins, 3-dimensional structure and post-translationalmodification are crucial.

Dr. Roberts is a Research Director at NewEngland Biolabs, Beverly, Massachusetts. Hewas educated in England, attending St.Stephen’s School and the City of Bath Boys’School in Bath before moving to the Universityof Sheffield where he obtained a B.Sc. inChemistry in 1965 and a Ph.D. in OrganicChemistry in 1968. His postdoctoral researchwas carried out in Professor J.L. Strominger’slaboratory at Harvard, where he studied thetRNAs that are involved in the biosynthesis ofbacterial cell walls. From 1972 to 1992, heworked at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,reaching the position of Assistant Director forResearch under Dr. J.D. Watson. He began workon the newly discovered Type II restrictionenzymes in 1972 and in the next few yearsmore than 100 such enzymes were discoveredand characterized in Dr. Roberts’ laboratory.His laboratory has cloned the genes for severalrestriction enzymes and their cognate

methylases and studies of these enzymes hasbeen a major research theme. Dr. Roberts hasalso been involved in studies of Adenovirus-2beginning with studies of transcription that ledto the discovery of split genes and mRNAsplicing in 1977. This was followed by efforts todeduce the DNA sequence of the Adenovirus-2genome and a complete sequence of 35,937nucleotides was obtained. This latter projectrequired the extensive use of computermethods, both for the assembly of the sequenceand its subsequent analysis. His laboratorypioneered the application of computers in thisarea and the further development of computermethods of protein and nucleic acid sequenceanalysis continues to be a major researchfocus. The field of DNA methyltransferases isalso an area of active research interest andcrystal structures for the HhaImethyltransferase both alone and in complexwith DNA have been obtained in collaborationwith Dr. X. Cheng. The latter complex is quiteremarkable as the protein causes the targetcytosine base to flip completely out of the helixso that it is accessible for chemical reaction.This extreme, but elegant, distortion of thedouble helix had not been seen previously. Aconsuming interest at present is the semi-automatic identification of restriction enzymeand methylase genes within the GenBankdatabase and the development of rapidmethods to assay function. Already several newspecificities have been found and it is clearthat there are many more restriction enzymegenes in Nature than had been previouslysuspected.

Dr. Roberts enjoys music and loves to collectand play games, especially video games. Heand his wife, Jean have four children, Alison,Andrew, Christopher and Amanda.

Keynote Speaker

“Stem Cell Research – Medicine Meets Politics”

Dr. Richard Roberts

Nobel Laureate, New England Biolabs, Beverly, Massachusetts.

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American youth are faced with many problemsjust trying to grow up in America. Scienceteachers can play a major role in preparingour young to face the many new challenges ofthe 21st century. If we don’t prepare our youth,we will have a major salvage operation.Everyday we have 53 million children enteringthe “Temple of Betterment” we call school,preparing to take their places at the table inthe 21st century. Every child must haveopportunities to grow up healthy, educated,motivated and have hope for the future. Healthis more than the absence of disease; it is aboutjobs, community, schools, neighborhoods,friends, etc. Youth are facing the most difficultproblems of their lifetimes, such as changes intheir body, obtaining an education, separationfrom family, peer acceptance, gender identity,sexual orientation and acceptance by society.

Our healthcare system is inequitable andunjust with our youth being the mostunderserved group. We have many social andbehavioral problems impacting health, such asillicit drugs (34% have tried illicit drugs),tobacco use (39 percent), alcohol use (50% of12 – 17 year olds), sexual activity (56% of 9thgraders), STD’s, HIV/AIDS, TAP, suicide,homicide, mental disorders (7000 youth severeenough for treatment), children becomingparents before they become adults and

increasing poverty in children as our countrybecomes richer. We have increasing member-ship in the “5-H Club” (healthless, hungry,homeless, hugless, hopeless) and anincreasing loss of a generation of bright youngpeople because of our failure to respond. Ourchildren are the most valuable resources thatwe have, they have the greatest need, thegreatest potential for change, and investmentsmade for children will last a lifetime

Science teachers can invest in children inmany ways; we must use multiple strategies:1) Educational Strategies, 2) Health access,cultural access, and transportation access,3) Preventative strategies, 4) Interventionstrategies, 5) Leadership strategies, politicalstrategies and strategies of compassion.Science teachers can help to transform societyby preparing a new generation of transforma-tional leaders. We must “educate, educate,educate” and take science out of the laboratoryand help students understand that science iseverywhere and motivate them to get on boardwith science or get left behind. It is the role ofscience teachers to lay the foundation for thenew creative leaders of tomorrow.

Dr. Elders is Professor Emeritus of pediatricendocrinology, at the University of ArkansasSchool of Medical Science. Dr. Elders neversaw a physician prior to her first year incollege. At the age of 15 she received ascholarship from the United Methodist Churchto attend Philander Smith College in LittleRock, AR. Upon graduation at age 18, sheentered the U.S. Army as a first lieutenant andreceived training as a physical therapist.

Dr. Elders attended the University of ArkansasMedical School (UAMS) on the G.I. Bill. Aftergraduation in 1960, she was an intern at theUniversity of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapo-lis and did a pediatric residency and anendocrinology fellowship at the University ofArkansas Medical Center in Little Rock and she

ascended the academic ladder to fullprofessorship after her fellowship and boardcertification in 1976. She also holds a Masterof Science degree in biochemistry.

Dr. Elders joined the faculty at UAMS as aprofessor of pediatrics and received boardcertification as a pediatric endocrinologist in1978. Based on her studies of growth in childrenand the treatment of hormone-related illnesses,she has written many articles for medicalresearch publications. She was appointedDirector of the Arkansas Department of Healthin October of 1987. While serving as director,she was elected President of the Association ofState and Territorial Health Officers.

Dr. Elders was nominated as Surgeon Generalof the U.S. Public Health Service by PresidentClinton on July 1, 1993, confirmed by theSenate, September 7, and sworn in onSeptember 8. Dr. Elders served in this post untilJanuary 1995, following which, she returned tothe University of Arkansas Children’s Hospitaluntil her retirement on June 30, 1998.

Dr. Elders has been active in civic affairs as amember of the Little Rock Chamber ofCommerce, Northside YMCA and Youth Homes.She was listed in 100 Outstanding Women inArkansas, Personalities of the South andDistinguished Women in America. She haswon awards such as the Arkansas Democrat’sWoman of the Year, the National Governor’sAssociation Distinguished Service Award, theAmerican Medical Association’s Dr. NathanDavis Award, the De Lee HumanitarianAward, and the National Coalition of 100Black Women’s Candace Award for HealthScience. Dr. Elders has also received multiplehonorary doctorate of medical sciences degreesand honorary doctorate of letters degrees.

Fellows Address

Dr. Elders’ Fellows Address is sponsored by EduWare, Inc.Preparing Students to FaceTomorrow’s ChallengesM. Joycelyn Elders, M.D.

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STAR OBSERVING - Mr. O’Connell will provide several telescopes for viewing the stars,planets, and galaxies that can be seen from Ellenville. He will assist you in finding the stellar bodyyou wish to observe and will discuss astronomy and telescopes with you. Weather permitting,the observing will start at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday evening and 10:30 p.m. onMonday evening. Look for telescopes on the walkway behind the Nevele Grande East overlookingthe golf course. No registration is required — just come and gaze.

SOLAR OBSERVING - Mr.O’Connell will also be out, weatherpermitting, on Monday from 11:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and on Tuesdayat various times between 9:00 a.m.and noon, depending on workshopcommitments. The safe solar observingsetups will be located on the walkwaybehind the Nevele Grande East overlookingthe golf course. You can’t miss the scopes.Check out the sunspots and flares. Noregistration is required.

4th Annual STANYSGPS ChallengeBe There. Don’t Be Square. Be Triangular!

Looking for an outdoor adventure? Like to solve puzzles?Take take the GPS Challenge!Jim Kuhl, Central Square Middle SchoolAnton Ninno, OCM BOCES

Participating teams will use a GPS receiver to find several “letterbox” geocaches. Teams mustprovide their own GPS receiver. Each team will represent their home school, and schools may entermore than one team. Teams will use an entry form listing all the geocaches and latitude-longitudecoordinates. Each box has a unique rubber stamp and an inkpad. Stamp your entry form to proveyour team found each box. Turn in ONE completed team entry form for each team with all therequired stamp images. Your team will be entered in a prize lottery.

Entry forms for the GPS Challenge will be available at the Conference Registration area in Fallsview(East) late Sunday or early Monday. Final submission deadline for team entries is 10:30 a.m. onTuesday.

Visit these sites to learn about using GPS for science education, and to practice your skills in thegeocaching game!

NYGPS: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nygps; Geocaching: http://www.geocaching.com/

ExhibitsBe sure to visit the Exhibit Hall, where youwill find more than 125 booths tended byrepresentatives from over 100 companies.In addition, there is the STANYS Store aswell as the NSTA booth.

Please note that the Exhibit Hall islocated in the Nevele Grande West(Nevele) indoor tennis courts.

Here under one roof, you’ll have theopportunity to view the latest in: textbooks,audiovisual equipment, software, scientificequipment, microscopes, laboratoryfurniture, science novelties, scienceT-shirts, and science classroom materials.Representatives from environmentalgroups and centers, weather forecastingservices, and scientific societies will also beon hand.

The STANYS Conference Exhibit Hall is anexcellent forum to meet other interestedprofessionals, to exchange ideas, and to formnetworks. We hope you will be able to takeadvantage of this wonderful opportunity.

The STANYSStoreSTANYS again will sponsor, in the ExhibitHall, the STANYS Store. On sale will benumerous items featuring the embroideredSTANYS logo. Included will be golf,sweatshirts, and our new all weatherjacket, as well as, our STANYS embroideredcap, the very popular beaker mugs, pensand other items. Come visit the STANYSStore!

All proceeds from the sale of items in theSTANYS Store will benefit the STANYSFoundation. The STANYS Foundation wasestablished by the Board of Directors inMay 1998, to support student activities, i.e.Science Congress, scholarships for studentparticipation in summer institutes, etc.

Only cash or checks can be acceptedat the STANYS STORE. We are unableto accept credit card charges. Forthose in need, each hotel has an ATMmachine.

Things to do at the Conference

Solar Observing with Dennis O’Connell, CorningCommunity College

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Invited SpeakersBy Joan Wagner, STANYS President

The 109th STANYS conference will be adding a new feature to its annual conference called,“Invited Speakers.” These presentations will focus on updates in science or other topics thatwill be of general interest to science educators. We will have three invited speakers. OnMonday, Session B-31, Dr. Ricki Lewis, science writer and genetic counselor, will presenther viewpoint on how science is reported by the press. Her presentation promises to beentertaining, yet it has many messages to take home to your classroom. You and yourstudents will never read a science story reported in the news the same way. FollowingDr. Lewis’ presentation on Monday, Session C-31, will be Dr. John Delano, who had been ourFellow’s speaker a few years ago. Dr. Delano is a professor at the University at Albany in theDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. He is also a NASA consultant and has beenworking on the recent exploration of Mars with the Land Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity.He will provide us with an update on the latest mission. As always, his presentations areextremely informative and engaging. Lastly, Tuesday morning, Session F-31, we will betreated to a presentation by Dr. Marvin Druger. Dr. Druger is Chair of the Department ofScience Teaching at Syracuse University and a past president of NSTA. His topic will be“Motivating the Unmotivated.” Having had Dr. Druger as my professor in biology, I knowyou will be treated to some interesting approaches to this ubiquitous problem thatchallenges even the best of educators.

Special Opportunity to Start the ConferenceWith an “Eco-Ride”By Dr. Michael Passow

The “Eco-Trail Ride” will be limited to 10 people (maximum number of horses).Participants should meet Sunday by 10 a.m. at the Nevele Stables (follow signs). There willbe a $25 fee paid to the Stables’ operator. (Tips accepted.) No riding experience is necessary.We will ride along the trail discussing the geology and ecology of the area. We will alsoconsider other aspects of its history, including the Delaware and Hudson Canal, remnants ofwhich run through the property. We will be finished about noon. A repeat “Eco-Ride” isscheduled for workshop session D-45 on Monday. You must register for the Sunday ride withDr. Passow. Register for D-45 on the Conference Registration Form.

For more information: Dr. Michael J. Passow, michael@earth2class.org.

Earn CollegeCredit!STANYS is working with Buffalo StateCollege to enable teachers attendingthe 2004 Annual Conference to earncredit for their participation in theconference. Program participants willhave the option of earning eitherContinuing Education Unit credit orGraduate credits. Participant cost willbe based upon the number and type ofcredits that are required.

Continuing Education Unit credits areawarded at a rate of 1.0 CEU for tencontact hours. Participants will earncredits based upon the total number ofsession hours that are completed.Participation in the Sunday Showcasesessions and sessions A-G would qualifyfor 1.0 CEU. Participants will beexpected to meet prior to attending theSunday Showcase; expectations fordocumenting participation will beoutlined.

Conference participants may also earnone, two or three graduate credit hoursdepending upon the amount ofadditional work that is completed.Participants will sign a course contractthat typically includes participation atsessions, written summaries of sessions,application of concepts developed inselected sessions, and a classroomproject; the required components willbe based upon the number of credithours that are requested.

Buffalo State College will have aninformation booth in the lobby of theNevele Grande East during registrationhours: Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.and Monday 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

If you are interested in college credit,contact Dr. Joseph Zawicki(zawickjl@buffalostate.edu) orDr. Robin Harris(harrisrl@buffalostate.edu)for additional information.

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Scientific research makes headlines, andteachers often assign magazine or newspaperarticles for students to analyze. But the sciencethat makes it to the evening news or morningpaper, often portrayed as a seemingly endlessand frequently contradictory parade ofbreakthroughs, does not really reflect howresearchers think or work. As a journalist,author, and geneticist, Ricki Lewis will take alighthearted look at how the media identifieswhat is newsworthy, researches and reports it -and quite often, mangles the message.

Ricki Lewis is a science writer who earned herPhD in developmental genetics from Indiana

Monday, November 8 • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.Session B-31

How the Media Mangles ScienceDr. Ricki Lewis, science writer

University in 1980. She is a contributing editorto The Scientist; contributor to Nature and theHHMI Bulletin; author of Human Genetics:Concepts and Applications, published byMcGraw-Hill Higher Education; co-author ofthree other college textbooks; and author ofDiscovery: Windows on the Life Sciencespublished by Blackwell Science. She hasauthored thousands of articles in a wide rangeof publications. Ricki has also been a geneticcounselor for a private ob/gyn practice inSchenectady, NY, since 1984. She has a chemisthusband, three daughters, and many felines.

See page 27 for session information.

Monday, November 8 • 11:00 a.m.Session C-31

Mars Exploration Rovers: An Overview ofScientific ResultsDr. John Delano, SUNY Albany

Geochemical data collected by NASA’s tworobotic rovers on Mars have demonstrated thatwater existed on the surface of Mars sometimein its distant past. Spectral and chemicalanalyses show that the mineral jarosite(hydrated iron sulfate) is a major componentof the salts that were precipitated from theMartian waters. Although this mineral on

Brook University in 1977. John has served onnumerous review panels for NASA and NSF,recently gave invited testimony to thePresident’s Commission on the Moon, Marsand Beyond, is a principal investigator inNASA’s Exobiology Program, and is the authorof more than 50 scientific publications.

In 1999, John Delano was the STANYS Fellow’sspeaker. His presentation, “Origin of Life:A Multi-Disciplinary Scientific Quest”received rave reviews by STANYS membersbecause of both the content and his dynamicpresentation style.

See page 29 for session information.

Earth is commonly associated with biologicalprocesses, a sample-return from Mars will beneeded to establish whether Martian microbeswere present on Mars.

John Delano holds the rank of DistinguishedTeaching Professor in the Department of Earthand Atmospheric Sciences, and in theDepartment of Chemistry at the University atAlbany. Since 1998, he has been an AssociateDirector of the New York Center for Studies onthe Origin of Life, which is one of two NASASpecialized Centers of Research and Trainingin the United States devoted to the study oflife’s origin and distribution in the galaxy. Hereceived his Ph.D. in geochemistry at Stony

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Tuesday, November 9 • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.Session F-31

Motivating the UnmotivatedDr. Marvin Druger, Syracuse University

Lack of motivation in science among studentsis a serious problem nationwide. Manyteachers are frustrated at the severity of theproblem and are eager for possible solutions.This session will suggest practical strategiesand techniques to alleviate the problem andcreate a motivational learning environment.Included will be reference to child versus adultmotivation, meaningful learning, novel

teaching, making learning fun, interpersonalrelations, group dynamics and specialactivities. The problem will be analyzedconcerning learners at all levels.

Dr. Druger is Chair of the Department ofScience Teaching and Professor of Biology andScience Education and Meredith Professor forTeaching Excellence at Syracuse University. Heearned his bachelor’s degree in biology andscience education from Brooklyn College andhis master’s and Ph.D. degrees in zoology(genetics) from Columbia University. He haspublished extensively and served in manyleadership roles in science education. He was

twice president of the Society for CollegeScience Teachers (SCST), president of theAssociation for the Education of Teachers ofScience (AETS), and president of the NationalScience Teachers Association (NSTA). He hasreceived many awards, including two Gustav-Ohaus Awards for Innovations in ScienceTeaching, and the Robert H. Carleton Awardfor National Leadership in the Field of ScienceEducation. He is currently Retiring Presidentof SCST and Secretary of the Education Section(Q) of the American Association for theAdvancement of Science (AAAS).

See page 35 for session information.

This same format isused in the conference

program.

The key below indicates the informationyou will find in each of the workshopsession descriptions that appear on pages14-37. Use this information and theWorkshop Cross Reference List (pages 38-41) to guide your review of the workshopchoices as you make your selections andcomplete your registration form.

SESSION-NUMBER (Letter = Session;Number = Room) PRESENTATIONTITLEPresenter’s Name; Presenter’s Affiliation/Sponsor (Multiple presenters will belisted.)Subject Area: AudiencePresentation Description (Look for specialinformation such as extended times and/ormultiple sessions.)

Key to Reading WorkshopSession Descriptions

STANYS Service Award Winners:Robert Daley, Verne N. Rockcastle, and John Bartsch

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XSession X-01 to X-15 • Nevele Grande East • Sunday 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

X-01 and Y-01 Elementary ShowcaseMake and Take Science ActivitiesMary Jean Syrek, STANYS DAL Elementary andSARs; Patricia Zuck, SAR Mohawk ; DarylleBrent, SAR New York City; Anna Liuzzo, SARNorthwestern; Mary Thomas, SAR CentralWestern; Jackie Garelick, SAR Catskill-Leatherstocking; Laura Lehtonen, SAR Eastern;Karin Wheeler, SAR Central; Midge Monat, SARSoutheast; Michael Montigelli, SAR North CentralEl: ElementaryThis is a double workshop session involving X-01and Y-01. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Come meet the elementary SARs and take home newclassroom ideas for science activities. This is a wonderfulopportunity to talk with teachers who are actively doingscience as you move from table to table. Enjoyrefreshments provided by our sponsor, Eduware, Inc.

X-02 or Y-02 Intermediate Level SARShare-A-ThonPolly Peterson, Union-Endicott Central SchoolDistrict; Cheryl Dodes, SAR Nassau; Steve Fielman,SAR Eastern; James Kuhl, SAR Central; Ron Moss,SAR Northeast; Bill Ottman, SAR Central West;David Perino, SAR Mohawk Valley; Sharon Pikul,SAR Western; Giles Reimer, SAR Southeast; JeffSabol, SAR Southern; Beth Truax, SAR Northwest;Gary Vorwald, SAR Sufolk.I: General Interest, MSTThis is a repeat workshop session involving X-02or Y-02. Register for only ONE.In this hands on workshop, Intermediate Level SARsexhibit their best practices. Roam from inquiry activityto discrepant event and leave with new and exciting ideasfor your classroom.

X-03 HO Science for Grades 1-3Loretto Canfield, St. Martin de Porres SchoolK-12, El: Elementary, MSTSeveral hands on science activities for grades 1-3 will bepresented. These activities will be correlated with NYSmath, science and technology standards and to theESPET test requirements

X-04 Using Foldables to Enhance YourScience LessonsElsie Santiago and Kimberly LaVine, ValleyStream North High SchoolK-12, I, HS: Earth Science, Living EnvironmentThis will be an exciting workshop that introduces teachershow to use foldables to enhance student understandingof Middle School Life/Earth Science and LivingEnvironment by creating foldables in the classroom. Afoldable is a paper cut out that is made to resemble areal object, like a body system.

X-05 Environmental Science SARSSunday ShowcaseDavid Baker, James I. O’Neill High School, retiredK-12: Environmental ScienceSARS in the field of Environmental Science will presentideas, projects, and resources for teachers interested inthe teaching of Environmental Science K-12. Plenty ofhandouts as well as hands on activities.

X-06 Science Olympiad (Div. C): TowerBuildingNigel Pratt, Kellenberg Memorial High SchoolHS: Physics, ResearchTechniques for building a light but strong tower that fitsthe rules for the current year. Rule changes andmodifications will also be presented.

X-07 Elementary and Middle SchoolStudents’ Ideas About Electric CurrentDavid Henry, Buffalo State College; MichaelJabot, SUNY FredoniaEl, I: Elementary, PhysicsParticipants will learn about the Path of Electric CurrentAssessment (PECA) and how it can be used to assessstudents’ ideas about electricity. Participants willexperience inquiry-based activities designed to helpstudents develop deep understanding of electric currentflow in simple circuits.

X-08 How to Create and ImplementScience Web Exploration ActivitiesJason Vitale, Peter Steckle, and AnthonyGraziano, Bellmore-Merrick Central High SchoolDistrictK-12: General Interest, Earth Science,Environmental ScienceLearn how to create Internet based learning activities foruse in the classroom. The workshop will focus on creatingand posting web pages featuring interactive activities andmethods of communicating with parents online.

X-09 Urinalysis & Health (or figuringout if ur-ine trouble!)Jeanne Raish, Cornell Institute for BiologyTeachers (CIBT)HS: Living EnvironmentThis hands on lab activity is a great way to introducestudents to the value of urine tests as a method to screenpatients for basic kidney function. Students willexperience the thrill of diagnosing patients and choosingappropriate recommendations.

X-10, Y-10, and Z-10 Hands on DataCollection Your Way with VernierLabPro®

Diana Gordon, Dan Holmquist, and Walter Rohr,Vernier Software & TechnologyI, HS, Col: Earth Science, EnvironmentalScience, Chemistry, PhysicsThis is a triple workshop session involving X-10,Y-10, and Z-10. Participants must register for ,and attend, ALL THREE.In this hands on workshop, we will show you how tointegrate our data-collection technology into yourchemistry, biology, physics, math, middle school science,physical science, and earth science curriculum. Ourproducts can be used with computers, TI graphingcalculators, and Palm OS® handhelds.

X-11 LIVING ENVIRONMENT. Part DLabs: For New LIVING ENVIRONMENTTeachersAlan Seidman, Karen Cook, De Anna Roberson,Mike Abrahamson, and Donna Bevalacqua, STANYSHS: Living EnvironmentThis session will present the four required LivingEnvironment Part D labs to teachers who have notpresented the labs and to teachers who have questions orsuggestions about the labs.

X-12, Y-12, and Z-12 Benefits of anInquiry Approach to ScienceBrian McKinney, PASCO scientificI, HS, Col: General InterestThis is a triple workshop session involving X-12,Y-12, and Z-12. Participants must register for ,and attend, ALL THREE.Find out how easy it is to incorporate inquiry-basedprobeware solutions into your science class. Learn to useprobeware to help students grasp core concepts morequickly. Get students actively collecting data with sensorsand dataloggers similar to the way actual scientists do.

X-13 The Physics SARs Present!Joseph Zawicki, STANYS Physics DAL, BuffaloState College; Fred Pidgeon, SAR-EasternSection; Maura White, SAR-Central Section; JoanTaber, SAR-Mohawk Valley SectionK-12, HS, Col: PhysicsThis session includes a series of presentations by STANYSSARs among these will be roller coaster physics, recenttrends in New York State physics and others.

X-14 Science on Seneca as a ScienceStandards Based Experiential OutreachProgram of the Finger Lakes InstituteEric Primrose, Finger Lakes Institute at Hobartand William Smith CollegesI, HS, Col: Earth Science, EnvironmentalScience, Living EnvironmentScience on Seneca (SOS) has long been a successfulscience based educational outreach program at Hobartand William Smith Colleges. SOS enables Finger Lakesarea science teachers to use The William Scandling,Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ 65 ft. research vessel,as an outdoor floating classroom on Seneca Lake. Withthe recent inclusion of the program into the Finger LakesInstitute at HWS, a dedicated educational outreachcoordinator has been able to incorporate NYS Standardsbased curriculum and activities into the already widelyused program. These lessons and activities, developed byFLI staff, HWS education students, or teachers currentlyusing the SOS program, were extensively peer reviewedto improve their quality and relevance in an increasinglydemanding educational setting.

X-15 Creativity in the ScienceClassroomHans Persson, Institute of EducationAll: General InterestHow can creativity and variety be used as powerful toolsto reach the different learners in the class. How can youraise the interest in science…and keep the interest alive?Useful examples including inquiry, drama, music andstories.

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 XSession X-21 to X-44 • Nevele Grande West • Sunday 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Celebrating 30 Great Years at STANYS!(Physics) – John Johnston, The Faraday

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X-21 Incorporating EnvironmentalIssues in Regents Science CoursesMichael Picciotti, LaFayette Jr. Sr. High School;Kersten Merkerji and Cheryl Lendrum, SyracuseUniversity; Nancy Hummell, LaFayette Jr. Sr.High SchoolI, HS: Living Environment, Chemistry, PhysicsIn cooperation with Syracuse University, local scienceteachers have created projects and lab exercises designedto use local environmental issues to illustrate scienceconcepts in all four Regents science classes. Handouts ofexperiments will be provided.

X-22 The Immediate FeedbackAssessment Technique Applied toSecondary School Science CoursesSue Marcoe, Van Wyck Junior High School; JohnLane, John Jay Senior High SchoolI, HS, Col: ResearchA classroom study of the Immediate Feedback AssessmentTechnique, a scratch-off multiple-choice answer form,resulted in statistically significant improvements inlearning and retention when compared to scan sheets.Student surveys showed high acceptance of the technique.

X-23 The Matrix Approach toDeveloping Global Citizens throughScience TeachingIris Pagan, French American School of New YorkI, Col, Sup: General Interest, Supervision/AdministrationThis is a Power Point presentation on the matrixapproach which focuses on the relationship betweenteacher and student, pedagogy and lesson plan, what istaught and what is learned by the student. Mediaexamples of matrix teachers are included along withstudent artifacts.

X-24 Science Olympiad Road ScholarBrendan Herlihy, retiredI, HS: General Interest, Earth ScienceThis workshop will help coaches or students prepare foraccurate map interpretation and thinking for the RoadScholar competition in the Science Olympiad.

X-26 and Y-26 Healthy LifestylesKottie Christie-Blick, South Orangetown CentralSchool DistrictEl: ElementaryThis is a double workshop session involving X-26and Y-26. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.In this hands on session, elementary teachers experiencea 3-week unit that addresses national concerns over theunhealthy lifestyle of this generation of children,especially childhood obesity. The unit fulfills nationaland state science standards while preparing children forthe ELST.

X-27, Y-27, and Z-27 Nanotechnology:Build a Teeny Tiny CircuitAnna Waldron, Nanobiotechnology Center; CarlBatt, Cornell UniversityI, HS, Col: ChemistryThis is a triple workshop session involving X-27,Y-27, and Z-27. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.Learn about nanotechnology techniques by building a‘teeny tiny’ circuit using technology specially developedfor middle and high school classrooms.

X-29, Y-29, and Z-29 What’s theMatter With D?Glenn Dolphin, Union Endicott High School;Susan Sharp, Phoenix School DistrictHS: Earth ScienceThis is a triple workshop session involving X-29,Y-29, and Z-29. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.Join the Earth Science Subject Area Representatives asthey present the most up to date information of the newPerformance Test for the Regents Earth Science Exam.There will be an explanation of the stations, helpfuladvice and parallel tasks will be discussed.

X-31 and Y-31 Chemistry Showcase –Chemistry SAR’s and AssociatedMembers Present a Variety of ExcitingDemonstrations and ActivitiesLance Rudiger, Potsdam CentralHS: ChemistryThis is a double workshop session involving X-31and Y-31. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Chemistry SAR’s and associated members willdemonstrate a wide variety of their most successful,exciting or favorite demonstrations and activities.

X-32 RoboBilliards Coaches Clinic -Division B Science OlympiadScott Holdren and Matthew Miller, Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High SchoolI: General Interest, Physics, MSTThis presentation and question and answer session is forScience Olympiad coaches preparing for B Divisionevents. Competition rules, helpful hints, and scoring willbe covered. Students welcome.

X-34 Teaching Marine Science in HS:A Wedding of Marine Biology andOceanographyThomas Greene, NYSMEA President/Kingsborough Community CollegeI, HS, Col: General Interest, EnvironmentalScienceMarine science, an interdisciplinary course containingsubject matter in biology, chemistry, earth science andphysics, will be presented and discussed in light of thenew science standards. Participants will receive a packetcontaining lesson plans, labs, NY State Regents examsand a syllabus.

X-37 Mad Scientists From Upstate(no – REALLY) NY Present:Jill Phaneuf and Susan Drollette, PlattsburghHigh SchoolI, HS: ChemistryFavorite chemistry demos and labs, ones we haven’t seenrecently at STANYS. We’re going home empty handed-so lots of door prizes.

X-43 Sound of MusicPatricia Sherman, Goshen Central SchoolI, HS: General Interest, PhysicsAny explanation of rule changes will be made anddetailed explanations of the National Science Olympiadrules for the not so musically inclined will be given. Manyhandout available

X-44, Y-44 and Z-44The Wright Stuff – Building and FlyingIndoor Model Aircraft – Information andDemonstrationsJesse Aronstein, Donald Typond, Alfred Shepard,and Richard Brown, Mid-Hudson ModelmastersAll: General Interest, ElementaryThis is a triple workshop session involving X-44,Y-44, and Z-44. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.A demonstration of model airplane building and flyingtechniques for the Science Olympiad’s Wright Stuff eventand after-school programs. Handout material includesplans and basic information on building, flying andsources of supplies. This is an informal walk-in session.

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Y-01 and X-01 Elementary ShowcaseMake and Take Science ActivitiesMary Jean Syrek, STANYS DAL Elementary andSARs; Patricia Zuck, SAR Mohawk ; DarylleBrent, SAR New York City; Anna Liuzzo, SARNorthwestern; Mary Thomas, SAR CentralWestern; Jackie Garelick, SAR Catskill-Leatherstocking; Laura Lehtonen, SAR Eastern;Karin Wheeler, SAR Central; Midge Monat, SARSoutheast; Michael Montigelli, SAR North CentralEl: ElementaryThis is a double workshop session involving X-01and Y-01. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Come meet the elementary SARs and take home newclassroom ideas for science activities. This is a wonderfulopportunity to talk with teachers who are actively doingscience as you move from table to table. Enjoyrefreshments provided by our sponsor, Eduware, Inc.

Y-02 or X-02 Intermediate Level SARShare-A-ThonPolly Peterson, Union-Endicott Central SchoolDistrict; Cheryl Dodes, SAR Nassau; Steve Fielman,SAR Eastern; James Kuhl, SAR Central; Ron Moss,SAR Northeast; Bill Ottman, SAR Central West;David Perino, SAR Mohawk Valley; Sharon Pikul,SAR Western; Giles Reimer, SAR Southeast; JeffSabol, SAR Southern; Beth Truax, SAR Northwest;Gary Vorwald, SAR Sufolk.I: General Interest, MSTThis is a repeat workshop session involving X-02or Y-02. Register for only ONE.In this hands on workshop, Intermediate Level SARsexhibit their best practices. Roam from inquiry activityto discrepant event and leave with new and exciting ideasfor your classroom.

Y-03 Discover New PossibilitiesLeslie Bettencourt, Prentice Hall Science ConsultantI: General InterestJoin Leslie Bettencourt, PH Science Consultant to discoverhow you can easily integrate technology into your sciencecurriculum. Our activities make science come alive. Allattendees will receive copies of the all-new ScienceExplorer and technology. Computer Microscope will begiven away as a door prize.

Y-04 and Z-04 Bio-Rad ELISA ImmunoExplorer Kit – 1.5 hoursJana Penders and Olga Padilla, Bio-Rad LaboratoriesI, HS, Col: Elementary, Living EnvironmentThis is a double workshop session involving Y-04and Z-04. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Biology’s magic bullet. Explore immunology with thistopical, new hands on classroom lab. ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is a powerful antibody-based test used to detect diseases such as HIV/AIDS orSARS, and to trace pathogenic agents in water, food orthe air whether these emerge naturally or through actsof aggression. You will perform ELISA and learn how thisassay identifies agents of disease, food allergens ormolecular markers of cancer, pregnancy and drug use.This kit integrates multiple standards in a single lesson,including antigen-antibody interactions and the roleantibodies play in medicine, epidemiology, andbiotechnology.

Y-05 To the Universe & Return IV:Using NASA & Other SitesMarion Weaver, Steuben-Allegany BOCESConsultantK-12: Elementary, Earth Science, PhysicsTeaching using web pages, web-based activities and labswill be shared for using web sites with or without Internetaccess in your classroom.

Y-06 So, You Want to Teach anAstronomy Elective!Edward G. Doran, Rondout Valley Central HighSchoolHS: General Interest, Earth Science, PhysicsAstronomy makes an excellent choice for an elective classin science. With all the recent advances and mediaattention in the field of astronomy, many students havea desire to learn more about the subject. This presentationwill outline the methods and discuss the pitfalls ofcreating an astronomy elective for your school. Materialswill be distributed to participants.

Y-07 Explore Active PhysicsGeorge Amann, It’s About Time, Inc.HS: PhysicsActive Physics provides engaging challenges for allstudents. This innovative approach is strongly correlatedwith what we want students to know and be able to doand research on how people learn. Fantastic labs areintegrated into a meaningful structure that encouragesstudent creativity in sports, medicine, transportation,home, and communications.

Y-09 New York’s Missing LadybugMelissa Mock, Cornell Institute for BiologyTeachers; Chris Widmaier and Abraham Parker,Cornell UniversityK-12: Living EnvironmentThe nine-spotted ladybug is New York State’s officialinsect. Unfortunately, it has not been seen in the past 15years. CIBT is inviting NYS schools to help relocate thisinsect. We’ll discuss now to go about it, classroomextensions, and supply what you’ll need.

Y-10, X-10, and Z-10 Hands on DataCollection Your Way with VernierLabPro®

Diana Gordon, Dan Holmquist, and Walter Rohr,Vernier Software & TechnologyI, HS, Col: Earth Science, EnvironmentalScience, Chemistry, PhysicsThis is a triple workshop session involving X-10,Y-10, and Z-10. Participants must register for ,and attend, ALL THREE.In this hands on workshop, we will show you how tointegrate our data-collection technology into yourchemistry, biology, physics, math, middle school science,physical science, and earth science curriculum. Ourproducts can be used with computers, TI graphingcalculators, and Palm OS® handhelds.

Y-11 Assessment and Evaluation ofThe L.E. Part D LabsAlan Seidman, Barbara Poseluzny, Mike DuPre,and Joyce Valenti, STANYSHS: Living EnvironmentShare your experience with the June and August Part Dsections. Discuss assessment techniques and evaluationmethods of the new L.E. Regents exam format.

Y-12, X-12, and Z-12 Benefits of anInquiry Approach to ScienceBrian McKinney, PASCO ScientificI, HS, Col: General InterestThis is a triple workshop session involving X-12,Y-12, and Z-12. Participants must register for ,and attend, ALL THREE.Find out how easy it is to incorporate inquiry-basedprobeware solutions into your science class. Learn to useprobeware to help students grasp core concepts morequickly. Get students actively collecting data with sensorsand dataloggers similar to the way actual scientists do.

Y-13 The Physics SARs Present 2Joseph Zawicki, STANYS Physics DAL, BuffaloState College; William Leacock, SAR-NassauSection; Ed McDaniels, SAR-Suffolk Section;Herb Gottlieb, SAR-New York City Section; PamGore, SAR-North Central SectionK-12, HS, Col: PhysicsThis session includes a series of presentations by STANYSSARs among these will be demonstrations that excitestudents, exciting demonstrations in kinematics andothers.

Y-14 and Z-14 Science and Technologyin the Exit Project ProcessJeffrey Piontek, NYC Department of EducationK-12, El, I, Sup: General Interest,Elementary, Earth Science, LivingEnvironment, MST, Research, Supervision/AdministrationThis is a double workshop session involving Y-14and Z-14. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.The workshop will entail a hands on presentation of howto complete the exit project process for Eighth gradestudents using the web quest format. I will explain therequirements of the Exit Project and then present theprocess by which a student can complete their project byusing the Internet for Primary sources and informingthem on how to use Technology to enhance their projects.

Y-15 Chandra and the X-RayUniverse - IIPaul Stengel, The Wright Center, Tufts UniversityI, HS: General Interest, Earth Science, PhysicsThe Chandra X-ray satellite is the most advanced X-rayobservatory launched by NASA. See the latest images andfind out how Chandra’s observations of supernovae,colliding galaxies, and black holes are changing ourtheories of the cosmos. Classroom activities/handouts.

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Y-21 NYLearns – Setting the Standardfor Educational Web SitesEric Vosburgh, Center for Applied Technologiesin EducationK-12: General Interest, MST, Supervision/AdministrationNYLEARNS is a dynamic, New York Standards-based,content-rich educational website for teachers, students,parents, and administrators. Participants will explore bestpractices and strategies for instruction and assessmentwhile using the online resources and contentdevelopment tools to improve planning and curriculumdelivery.

Y-23 Literacy Strategies in theTeaching of Middle School ScienceArnie Serotsky , STANYS / SUNY BrockportDepartment of EducationI, HS: General InterestLearn about and try your hand at a variety of literacystrategies especially useful in teaching inclusive middleschool science classes. Included are Concept Maps, FrayerDiagrams, Inferencing Charts, 3-2-1, and Strategy Logs.Remember.... we are all reading teachers!!

Y-24 NYS Science Olympiad – RemoteSensingBrendan Herlihy, retiredI, HS: General Interest, Earth Science, MSTParticipants in this workshop will use topographic maps,historic documents, aerial and satellite images to solvesome political problems.

Y-26 and X-26 Healthy LifestylesKottie Christie-Blick, South Orangetown CentralSchool DistrictEl: ElementaryThis is a double workshop session involving X-26and Y-26. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.In this hands on session, elementary teachers experiencea 3-week unit that addresses national concerns over theunhealthy lifestyle of this generation of children,especially childhood obesity. The unit fulfills nationaland state science standards while preparing children forthe ELST.

Y-27, X-27, and Z-27 Nanotechnology:Build a Teeny Tiny CircuitAnna Waldron, Nanobiotechnology Center; CarlBatt, Cornell UniversityI, HS, Col: Chemistry, PhysicsThis is a triple workshop session involving X-27,Y-27, and Z-27. Participants must register for ,and attend, ALL THREE.Learn about nanotechnology techniques by building a‘teeny tiny’ circuit using technology specially developedfor middle and high school classrooms.

Y-28 and Z-28 The Use Of FERMIProblems In Teaching And LearningDr. Mitch Batoff, President, New Jersey ScienceTeachers AssociationK-12, Col, Sup: General Interest,Supervision/AdministrationThis is a double workshop session involving Y-28and Z-28. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.This session will deal with the following topics: What areFermi Problems or Fermi Questions? How did the nameoriginate? More than 30 examples including a hands onactivity. Educational benefits. Useful interesting handout.Also, a sharing session. Bring three of your favorite FermiProblems and take home a collection of at least 50.

Y-29, X-29, and Z-29What’s the Matter With D?Glenn Dolphin, Union Endicott High School;Susan Sharp, Phoenix High SchoolHS: Earth ScienceThis is a triple workshop session involving X-29,Y-29, and Z-29. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.Join the Earth Science Subject Area Representatives asthey present the most up to date information of the newPerformance Test for the Regents Earth Science Exam.There will be an explanation of the stations, helpfuladvice and parallel tasks will be discussed.

Y-31 and X-31 Chemistry Showcase –Chemistry SAR’s and AssociatedMembers Present a Variety of ExcitingDemonstrations and ActivitiesLance Rudiger, Potsdam CentralHS: ChemistryThis is a double workshop session involving X-31and Y-31. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Chemistry SAR’s and associated members willdemonstrate a wide variety of their most successful,exciting or favorite demonstrations and activities.

Y-32 Cool Tools for Waves and SoundDwight Putnam, Arbor ScientificK-12, Col: General Interest, PhysicsParticipants will see and use innovative, hands onproducts related to waves and sound. Products to bedemonstrated include the Super Slinky, Wave Sticks,Talkie Tapes, Thunder Drum, Singing Rods,Boomwhackers, and Audioscope software for soundanalysis. Teaching tips and lesson ideas for all gradelevels!

Y-37 Safety and the NYS ScienceEducatorMikki Bieber, STANYS Safety CommitteeAll: General InterestAre you teaching science safely? Do you know what isconsidered safe science? Unsafe science? What should youknow about safety in the science classroom? Be informed,be prepared and be safe!

Y-43 and Z-43 The Jason Project MeetsTexas InstrumentsRobert Goodman, North Shore Hebrew AcademyHigh SchoolEl, I: Elementary, Earth Science,Environmental ScienceThis is a double workshop session involving Y-43and Z-43. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.The Jason Project and Texas Instruments have formedan alliance. This partnership has provided theopportunity for students to conduct over 15 JasonActivities using TI equipment. In this workshop we willexplore a predator-prey event, leaf cutting ants and atopographic map through the use of a GraphingCalculator. These hands on activities are all designed tohelp middle school students improve their graphing skillswhile learning science.

Y-44, X-44, and Z-44The Wright Stuff – Building and FlyingIndoor Model Aircraft – Information andDemonstrationsJesse Aronstein, Donald Typond, Alfred Shepard,and Richard Brown, Mid-Hudson ModelmastersAll: General Interest, ElementaryThis is a triple workshop session involving X-44,Y-44, and Z-44. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.A demonstration of model airplane building and flyingtechniques for the Science Olympiad’s Wright Stuff eventand after-school programs. Handout material includesplans and basic information on building, flying andsources of supplies. This is an informal walk-in session.

Joe Zawicki and Tom Shiland present aplaque to Diana Harding during theNYSSELA Science Leadership Luncheon

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Z-01 Tie Science Inquiry to Math andLiteracy for Middle and HS EarthScienceClaudia Toback, It’s-About-Time, Inc.I, HS: Earth ScienceIt’s-About-Time has something for teaching EarthScience; Investigating Earth Systems and Earthcommwill connect your students to science content, inquiry,literacy and math through research-based processes.

Z-02 Put Some ACTIVE Into ProblemSolving ActivitiesKenis Sweet and Brian Leibacher, YMCA CampChingachgookAll: General InterestUsing Games and scenarios, participants will worktogether to creatively solve physical challenges. Activitiesand follow-up discussions help build respect, community,self-esteem, responsibility, and trust.

Z-03 Prentice Hall Chemistry –Integrating Text & TechnologyLeslie Bettencourt, Prentice Hall ScienceConsultantHS: ChemistryJoin Leslie Bettencourt, Prentice Hall Science Consultantas she demonstrates how you can integrate technologyto give your students all the elements of success. We willintroduce the New York Chemistry text and show you themost sophisticated interactive text online. Experience theall-new Virtual ChemLab in action. Sample texts andVirtual ChemLab to all attendees.

Z-04 and Y-04 Bio-Rad ELISA ImmunoExplorer Kit – 1.5 hoursJana Penders and Olga Padilla, Bio-RadLaboratoriesI, HS, Col: Elementary, Living EnvironmentThis is a double workshop session involving Y-04and Z-04. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Biology’s magic bullet. Explore immunology with thistopical, new hands on classroom lab. ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is a powerful antibody-based test used to detect diseases such as HIV/AIDS orSARS, and to trace pathogenic agents in water, food orthe air whether these emerge naturally or through actsof aggression. You will perform ELISA and learn how thisassay identifies agents of disease, food allergens ormolecular markers of cancer, pregnancy and drug use.This kit integrates multiple standards in a single lesson,including antigen-antibody interactions and the roleantibodies play in medicine, epidemiology, andbiotechnology.

Z-05 Toyota TAPESTRY Grants forTeachers + $$$ for You School!John (Jack) Padalino, Paul F. BrandweinInstitute, Inc.All: General Interest, Environmental Science,Supervision/AdministrationCome to this session to learn how to get your share of the$550,000 in grants each year available from ToyotaTAPESTRY through NSTA. The presenter chairs theenvironmental science judges panel.

Z-06 Engineering Activities forGrades K-6Patrick Foster, Central Connecticut StateUniversityEl: Elementary, MSTAge- and content-appropriate engineering activities willbe introduced which (A) realize national science andtechnological education standards and (B) correlate tothe life and education of elementary children.Considerations will include materials, teaching methods,and level of project-related feedback. Handouts.

Z-07 Preparing for the ELSPerformance TasksJacqueline Garelick, Margaretville CentralSchoolEl: ElementaryIdeas to help teachers of grades K-4 prepare their studentsfor the ELS Performance Tasks .

Z-08 ...The Marble DominoPlayground...Todd Hill, Port Jervis High SchoolAll, HS: General Interest, Earth Science,Living EnvironmentThe purpose of this presentation is to discuss graveyards,specifically the tombstones in them. The talk will discussmaterials used with respect to time. Weathering,ornamentation, format, and information presented onthe stones will also be discussed with both a historic andan earth science emphasis. These topics will behighlighted with slides. References for future researchin this area will also be presented.

Z-09 Tails of TrilobitesJohn Chiment, Cornell Institute for BiologyTeachersAll: General Interest, Earth Science, LivingEnvironmentAn exploration in paleobiology. What can we learn aboutthe life history of an extinct organism? Measure andgraph the growth stages of the trilobite, Phacops rana.

Z-10, X-10, and Y-10 Hands on DataCollection Your Way with VernierLabPro®

Diana Gordon, Dan Holmquist, and Walter Rohr,Vernier Software & TechnologyI, HS, Col: Earth Science, EnvironmentalScience, Chemistry, PhysicsThis is a triple workshop session involving X-10,Y-10, and Z-10. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.In this hands on workshop, we will show you how tointegrate our data-collection technology into yourchemistry, biology, physics, math, middle school science,physical science, and earth science curriculum. Ourproducts can be used with computers, TI graphingcalculators, and Palm OS® handhelds.

Z-11 Living Environment Share-A-ThonAlan Seidman, Barbara Hobart, Sister Mary ItaO’Donnell, and Denise Reiner, STANYSHS: Living EnvironmentJoin other L.E. teachers in a Share-a-Thon session. Bring40 copies of a favorite lab, demo, project or teaching tip.See what other L.E. teachers are doing to make the courseexciting and meaningful.

Z-12, X-12, and Y-12 Benefits of anInquiry Approach to ScienceBrian McKinney, PASCO ScientificI, HS, Col: General InterestThis is a triple workshop session involving X-12,Y-12, and Z-12. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.Find out how easy it is to incorporate inquiry-basedprobeware solutions into your science class. Learn to useprobeware to help students grasp core concepts morequickly. Get students actively collecting data with sensorsand dataloggers similar to the way actual scientists do.

Z-13 The Physics SARs Present 3Joseph Zawicki, STANYS Physics DAL, BuffaloState College; Charlene Rydgren,SAR-Northeastern Section; Robert Stewart,SAR-Southeast Section; Michael Jabot,SAR-Southwestern Section; Lowell Sylwester,SAR-Western SectionK-12, HS, Col: PhysicsThis session includes a series of presentations by PhysicsSARs among these will be using ranking tasks in thephysics classroom, physics on the TI-graphing calculator,concepts in E & M and others.

Z-14 and Y-14 Science and Technologyin the Exit Project ProcessJeffrey Piontek, NYC Department of EducationK-12, El, I, Sup: General Interest, Elementary,Earth Science, Living Environment, MST,Supervision/AdministrationThis is a double workshop session involving Y-14and Z-14. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.The workshop will entail a hands on presentation of howto complete the exit project process for Eighth gradestudents using the web quest format. I will explain therequirements of the Exit Project and then present theprocess by which a student can complete their project byusing the Internet for Primary sources and informingthem on how to use Technology to enhance their projects.

Z-15 Using the World Wide Web inYour Biology ClassroomRobin Heyden, Prentice HallHS: General Interest, Living EnvironmentWhat does the WWW have to offer? What makes for aworthwhile activity online? What does a classroommaking full use of the web look like? And how do I getmyself and my classroom Internet-ready? Robin Heyden,co-author of Biology: Exploring Life, will share resourcesand suggestions for using the WWW in your biologyteaching.

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Z-21 HERA: NASA Space Science DataAnalysis in Your ClassroomDr. James Lochner, USRA & NASA/Goddard SpaceFlight Center; Sara Mitchell, SP Systems & NASA/Goddard Space Flight CenterHS: MST, ResearchThis workshop will show how your students can beastronomers by analyzing NASA data on black holes usingNASA software. Using HERA, your students will extendbasic math and science concepts into real researchapplications.

Z-22 Problem Based LearningDe Anna Roberson, Louis D. Brandeis HighSchool; Barbara Poseluzny, A. Philip RandolphCampus High SchoolHS: Living EnvironmentThis workshop is designed to introduce participants toworld scenarios that can be utilized with their students.These scenarios will help foster and develop the criticalthinking skills of students. The use of scenarios will aidin student preparation for the Living EnvironmentRegents.

Z-23 Science Kit Presents: Juniors!Teacher Developed products for PreK - 6Paula Loggans and Samantha Gasz, Science Kit& Boreal LaboratoriesEl: ElementaryFor 15 years Science Kit has worked with teachers todevelop exceptional classroom tested products. Come seethe newest TD/CT products designed specifically to bringscience into the elementary classroom. Find out how tobecome a teacher developer. Giveaways by drawing!

Z-24 On-line Elementary ScienceProfessional Development with WGBHMichael Doyle, Jennifer Sorochin, and BarbaraVan Wicklin, Cattaraugus Allegany BOCESEl: Elementary, Living Environment, MSTPresentation will highlight teacher/facilitatorexperiences with high quality on-line professionaldevelopment experiences in life science for grades k - 4.On-line learning integrates Flash and streaming video.Offerings are developed and supported by WGBH PublicTelevision.

Z-26 Astronomy and Reach for theStarsTom Lewis, New York State Science OlympiadI, HS: Earth ScienceThe workshop will help science olympiad coaches preparefor the astronomy events in this year’s olympiad. Prepquestions and web sites will be provided to help youprepare your students for this competition.

Z-27, X-27, and Y-27 Nanotechnology:Build a Teeny Tiny CircuitAnna Waldron, Nanobiotechnology Center; CarlBatt, Cornell UniversityI, HS, Col: Chemistry, PhysicsThis is a triple workshop session involving X-27,Y-27, and Z-27. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.Learn about nanotechnology techniques by building a‘teeny tiny’ circuit using technology specially developedfor middle and high school classrooms.

Z-28 and Y-28 The Use Of FERMIProblems In Teaching And LearningDr. Mitch Batoff, President, New Jersey ScienceTeachers AssociationK-12, Col, Sup: General Interest,Supervision/AdministrationThis is a double workshop session involving Y-28and Z-28. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.This session will deal with the following topics: What areFermi Problems or Fermi Questions? How did the nameoriginate? More than 30 examples including a hands onactivity. Educational benefits. Useful interesting handout.Also, a sharing session. Bring three of your favorite FermiProblems and take home a collection of at least 50.

Z-29, X-29, and Y-29What’s the Matter With D?Glenn Dolphin, Union Endicott High School;Susan Sharp, Phoenix High SchoolHS: Earth ScienceThis is a triple workshop session involving X-29,Y-29, and Z-29. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.Join the Earth Science Subject Area Representatives asthey present the most up to date information of the newPerformance Test for the Regents Earth Science Exam.There will be an explanation of the stations, helpfuladvice and parallel tasks will be discussed.

Z-32 NYSED Grade 4 Elementary LevelScience Test – Going Beyond theContent.Bill Ottman, East Irondequoit Central SchoolsEl: Elementary, Supervision/AdministrationParticipants will look at questions from the ELS test todetermine what they are really asking of students. Ideasfor how this information can be used to enhance studentlearning will be shared and discussed.

Z-34 Canal and Rail TravelJoanne Corey and David Corey; retiredAll, Retirees: General InterestCome find out about some fascinating trips you cantake by canal and/or rail. Share your travel experienceswith us.

Z-37 The Day the Circus Cameto SchoolApril Pokorny, Jamie Thom, Katherine Haack,Patty Ziparo, and Kenneth Miller, WesthamptonBeach UFSDEl: General Interest, Elementary, MSTWant to excite your students? Learn how WesthamptonBeach Elementary School used circus arts as aninterdisciplinary theme to rev up the math, science andtechnology, physical education, language arts and socialstudies curricula.

Z-43 and Y-43 The Jason Project MeetsTexas InstrumentsRobert Goodman, North Shore Hebrew AcademyHigh SchoolEl, I: Elementary, Earth Science,Environmental ScienceThis is a double workshop session involving Y-43and Z-43. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.The Jason Project and Texas Instruments have formedan alliance. This partnership has provided theopportunity for students to conduct over 15 JasonActivities using TI equipment. In this workshop we willexplore a predator-prey event, leaf cutting ants and atopographic map through the use of a GraphingCalculator. These hands on activities are all designed tohelp middle school students improve their graphing skillswhile learning science.

Z-44, X-44, and Y-44The Wright Stuff – Building and FlyingIndoor Model Aircraft – Information andDemonstrationsJesse Aronstein, Donald Typond, Alfred Shepard,and Richard Brown, Mid-Hudson ModelmastersAll: General Interest, ElementaryThis is a triple workshop session involving X-44,Y-44, and Z-44. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.A demonstration of model airplane building and flyingtechniques for the Science Olympiad’s Wright Stuff eventand after-school programs. Handout material includesplans and basic information on building, flying andsources of supplies. This is an informal walk-in session.

Is it igneous, sedimentary, ormetamorphic?Earth Science Rock Swap —participants

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What registrant data isrequired on the HotelReservation Form?

SECTION 1EACH person attending must completethe form. Appropriate information that willenable the hotel to contact you is requested.Also requested are your dates of arrival anddeparture. For full Conference attendees thesedates would be November 7 through November 9,2004. The rate schedule does not apply to anydates outside this range. You are asked toprovide the name(s) of the person(s) withwhom you will share the room. This is vitalinformation so that duplication of bookingscan be avoided.

If you choose to have the hotel assign aroommate to you, neither STANYS nor the hotelsassume any responsibility for the roommateyou are assigned. It is strongly advisable tocontact the person prior to the Conference toestablish communication. This onlyapplies to double occupancy. If aroommate cannot be found you willbe charged the single room rate.

SECTION 2Accommodation offerings and the respectiverates are indicated. While rates are offered formultiple and single occupancy, you can takeadvantage of substantial savings by selectingmultiple occupancy and sharing the room withanother. This savings is available as anincentive to use the multiple occupancychoice, helping to assure that the hotel roomcapacity accommodates the maximumnumber of persons. Please note that triple andquad rooms are subject to room availability.Visit the hotel website http://www.nevele.com/or call 800-647-6000, for further informationregarding hotel facilities and accommodations.

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SECTION 3You must accompany your reservationwith a deposit payment of $50 for eachperson. You can choose to pay your hotelreservation deposit (and your hotel bill) bycredit card or by check. Mail the depositpayment directly to the hotel at the addressshown on the form. NOTE: Your room will beheld until 7:00 p.m. on the day of arrival.YOUR ROOM IS NOT GUARANTEEDAFTER 7:00 p.m. If you are planning toarrive later than 7:00 p.m., you mustinform the hotel prior to that time.

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SECTION 4Payment made to the hotel by an individualis not tax exempt. You are responsible for alltaxes if you pay with cash, personal check or apersonal credit card.

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Who must register for theConference?Each person attending the Conference mustcomplete a Conference Registration Form.

If you plan to attend the Conference and stay in ahotel you must complete both a ConferenceRegistration Form and a Hotel ReservationForm.

If a spouse or child attending the conference with youdoes not want to attend workshops and/or visitexhibits, there is no registration fee for them. Theymust however, complete a ConferenceRegistration Form separate from yours.

PLEASE read and complete the necessary formscarefully.

What registrant information do Ineed to put on the ConferenceRegistration Form?SECTION 1STANYS ID number. This 4-digit number is onyour membership card or on the brochure’s mailinglabel, if your brochure was mailed to your homeaddress. If you can’t find your number, or have newlyjoined STANYS, we will attach your number for you;

Membership status. The brochure mailing labelcontains the date of your membership expiration. Ifyou find no date on the label, you are not currently amember of STANYS; then select New. If yourmembership expiration date is June 30 2004 or lower,your membership has expired; then select Renew. Ifyour membership expiration is June 30, 2005 orhigher, select Current.

Personal information; correct name; homeaddress, and school/work address; The name of yourschool or work affiliation; Your correct home andwork telephone numbers; Your complete currentemail address; (N.B. Your name, school or workaffiliation, school/work city and state will appear onyour name badge. Please be sure the wording isexactly as you want it to appear.)

STANYS section to which you belong or with whichyou wish to be affiliated. You can find the list ofsections on page 5.

Category of STANYS membership in which youwish to be enrolled;

Specific Area(s) of Interest you teach or yourposition of responsibility;

Anticipated lodging. While the hotel will receiveyour hotel reservation form, we need to know whereyou plan to stay, too.

What function request should Iinclude?SECTION 2Function requests, includes the special luncheons,and a social. Any Conference attendee may attendthese functions, however, preregistration isrequired for each. A meal ticket for each specialluncheon can be purchased at the respective hotel byregistrants who are not lodged in either hotel. If you

are lodged in one hotel and attend a special luncheonin the other hotel, you use the meal ticket for yourhotel. You must preregister for the following:

• Intermediate Level Luncheon – Monday:open to all intermediate level teachers. A mealticket is required.

• Science Leaders Luncheon – Monday: ifyou are a member of the New York State ScienceEducation Leadership Association, or are interestedin Science Education Leadership. This luncheon isalso the Annual Meeting of the Membership ofNYSSELA;

• Elementary Teachers Social – Monday:6:00 p.m., if you are an elementary teacher, or areinterested in networking with other elementaryeducators. A meal ticket is not required for thisfunction.

• Science Honor Society Luncheon –Tuesday: if you are involved with a ScienceHonor Society chapter, or want to find out moreabout starting a chapter in your school.

What Conference fee should I select?SECTION 3“Full Conference” allows you to attend the entireconference or any combination of two days;

“Sunday only”, “Monday only” or “Tuesdayonly” allows you to attend the conference on therespective day for which you register. If youchoose a one-day only category, you mustarrive and depart on the same day. Yourregistration materials will only be available foryou on the day you are registered.

“Preservice Student” accommodates collegepreservice students in Science Education. Both fullconference and a one-day onsite rate are available.Check the STANYS membership informationelsewhere in the brochure for information about thiscategory of STANYS membership.

“Retired” allows the retired science educator toregister for the equivalent of the Full Conferencecategory.

“Nonteaching Spouse and Child” choices arefor those persons who wish to attend workshopsessions and/or visit the exhibits. The category allowsparticipation of the person at the Full Conferencelevel. If you are registering in this category you mustcomplete Sections 3 and 4 as described below. TheChild Conference Registration fee is for children inGrades 12 or under.

The rates for the above categories are split into twodivisions; current STANYS member, and nonmemberor renewal. Two rate schedules are shown that dependon when you submit your registration form. Todetermine which division applies to you, check foryour STANYS membership expiration date, or usenonmember to obtain a new or renewed membership.Note: You can realize substantial savings if youregister by the “early bird” deadline.

In order to qualify for the “early bird” rate you mustsubmit your form with US Post Office cancellationmark dated on or before Friday, October 15, 2004.

What workshop requests should Iinclude?SECTION 4Indicate which workshop you wish to attend in eachof the sessions (X, Y, Z and A through G). Threepriority choices are required. Workshop limits on thenumber of people, and room size affect your chancesof being placed. Scheduling you into each sessionaccording to your highest priority or to the highestpriority we can reach for you, will assure you ofgetting into sessions that come closest to meetingyour needs. And, you are guaranteed a seat in theroom no matter when you arrive for the session.Sessions will not be overbooked. Please note: Youcan enter a workshop session only if thenumber for that session is printed on yourname badge.

What are my payment options if Iregister by mail?SECTION 5Credit card: Will accept Visa and Master Card only.Please supply all necessary information

Check: If you are submitting more than one form,the check can be written to cover all of the fees for allof the registrants. Make your check payable to“STANYS Conference”

Purchase orders are not accepted.

Mail completed form with payment to: ConferenceRegistrar, 489 Echo Road, Vestal, NY 13850

How do I register and pay online?STANYS offers online Conference registration withpayment by credit card, only.

To register and pay on line:

Complete a paper registration form using thebrochure form or a copy of it as a guide.

Go to the STANYS web site, www.stanys.org, and followthe directions for registering online;

Print and save the completed online RegistrationForm for your records.

How can I use the STANYS web siteto help me with my registration if Iam not registering online?You can view the entire Conference Brochure,including the Registration and Hotel Form at theSTANYS web site, www.stanys.org; and you can printout the pages of the brochure for your convenience.The Conference Registration Form and the HotelReservation Form are both interactive. This meansyou can fill out either one while at the web site, andthen print out the completed form. You cannot payyour conference registration nor your hotel depositthis way, however. This option allows you to havelegibly printed forms to send with your payment tothe Conference Registrar and to the Hotel Reserva-tions Desk.

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A-01 Robot Ramble - ScienceOlympiad Division CJames Boyd, CJ Hooker Middle School, GoshenCentral SchoolsHS, Sup: General Interest, MSTThis will be a presentation on the Robot Ramble eventin the C Division of Science Olympiad. Rules will beexplained and strategies discussed.

A-02 Chemistry BreakfastLance Rudiger, Potsdam Central School SchoolsHS: ChemistryChemistry Breakfast - A time for new and continuingChemistry teachers to gather together, share ideas,thoughts, innovations and discuss with peers theexhilarating process of teaching Chemistry! Attendeesmust have a hotel breakfast meal ticket. For those notstaying at the hotel, a ticket may be purchased at th ehotel reservation desk for $10.(NOTE TIMES: 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.)

A-03 School of InvertebratesFred Arnold and Tom Bird, Elementary ScienceProgramEl, I: Elementary, Living EnvironmentKeep animals in the classroom to master some of theconcepts found in the Living Environment part of theScience Cores. Instead of a class guinea pig, why notpillbugs, redworms, or a hay infusion? Join us to exploreculture methods, lesson ideas, and more.

A-05 Multi-level, InterdisciplinaryEnvironmental Research – The BeaverSwamp Brook ProjectNick Pagliuca and Chris O’Gorman, Rye NeckHigh School/Rye Neck UFSDI, HS: Earth Science, Environmental Science,Living EnvironmentThe Toshiba Grant Award winning project centers aroundBeaver Swamp Brook which flows though the Rye Neckproperty. Students from 9th through 12th grade areinvolved in a long term research project using skills andconcepts from all four Regents sciences and from A.P.courses.

A-06 Wild Blue Wonders - LearningAbout Meteorology with Help fromMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2004James Kuhl, Central Square Middle SchoolI, HS, Col: Earth Science, Physics, MSTWild Blue Wonders is a national, middle schoolcompetition developed by The Experimental AircraftAssociation. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 is the basisfor flight experience within the competition. Learn howWBW can be integrated into your meteorology andphysical science units.

A-07 The Core and More : Preparingfor the I Level Science TestPeggy Lomaga and Amy Schneider, LongwoodJunior High SchoolI: General InterestTried techniques to prepare your students for theIntermediate Level Science Test without sacrificingscience content and science fun. Feel free to bring yourown ideas as well.

A-08 Repair and Maintenance ofMicroscopes, Balances and Other LabEquipmentRaoul Bovelle, Mel Sobel Microscopes, Ltd.All: General InterestProper care and basic repair of various microscopes,balances (both mechanical and electronic) and otherlab equipment. Actual demonstration of repairs withQ&A.

A-09 and B-09 Pseudomonas-PlantInteractions: HS Connect ModulesRobert Suran and Melissa Mock Cornell Institutefor Biology Teachers; Nicole Markelz, PlantGenomics Research Project; Joanne Morello,Cornell UniversityI, HS, Col: Environmental Science, LivingEnvironment, ResearchThis is a double workshop session involving A-09and B-09. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Demonstrates interactions between plants and bacteriain the classroom! In these inquiry-based activities,students design experiments that demonstrate thespecificity of the hypersensitive response (a plant’simmune response) and exchange of genetic materialbetween strains of bacteria. Developed in conjunctionwith CIBT.

A-10 and B-10 Science Data Collectionwith Palm OS® handheldsDiana Gordon, Dan Holmquist, and Walter Rohr,Vernier Software & TechnologyI, HS, Col: Earth Science, EnvironmentalScience, Living Environment, Chemistry,PhysicsIn this hands on workshop, we will show you how tointegrate Vernier technology into your classroom! Learnto use the award-winning Vernier LabPro® interface tocollect data with Palm OS® handhelds. Performexperiments using Vernier auto-ID sensors.

A-11 Those who can do, those whounderstand, teach! Exploring PCK: TheProfessional Knowledge of TeachersKathleen Lesniak, SUNY Fredonia; LuciaGuarino, St. John Fisher College; Joe Zawicki,Dan McIssac, and Kathleen Falconer, BuffaloState College; Ann Wright, Canisius College;Ethel Petrou, Erie Community College; GailZichittella, Cheekowaga Central High SchoolK-12, Sup: General Interest, ResearchHow do we know what our students understand, and howdo we address that understanding? This session describeshow PCK can give us a common language to analyzeour teaching and students’ learning. Sessions followingwill focus on the teaching of conceptually difficult topics.

A-12 Benefits of an Inquiry Approachto Middle School ScienceBrian McKinney, PASCO ScientificEl, I, Sup: Earth Science, EnvironmentalScience, Living EnvironmentLearn to use probeware to help students grasp coreconcepts such as light, sound waves, force and motionmore quickly. Get students actively collecting data withsensors and dataloggers similar to the way actualscientists do. You’ll also get a chance to explore a Palmhandheld-based solution for middle school science dataacquisition and analysis.

A-13 The Ensemble Method ofWeather ForecastingRichard Townsend, Sidney High SchoolI, HS: General Interest, Earth Science,ResearchYou and your students can learn to forecast like weatherprofessionals! Learn how to retrieve and interpret radar,satellite, and computer model data from the Internet,and put that information to use in your classroom.

A-14 Utilizing Live Animals in theClassroomChristopher Dossena and Paul Frisch, Fox LaneHigh SchoolK-12: General Interest, EnvironmentalScience, Living EnvironmentThe overall project goal is to develop a professionalpresentation that will demonstrate the benefits of utilizingboth aquatic and terrestrial animals in the scienceclassroom. The presentation will include live animaldemonstrations, printed material, and discussion of thefollowing: Providing information on age appropriateorganisms in the classroom, and animals conducive toa classroom environment: A review of NYS regulationsregarding animal husbandry in the classroom; Aninformation guide on animal husbandry and ways toobtain materials to keep them prospering; and Lessonsthat will demonstrate the use of animals in the classroom.

A-15 and B-15 Bio-Rad DNAFingerprinting Kit – 1.5 hoursJana Penders and Olga Padilla, Bio-RadLaboratoriesHS, Col: Living EnvironmentThis is a double workshop session involving A-15and B-15. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Who done it? Forensic biotechnology answers thequestion. You will learn to use gel electrophoresis toanalyze prepared DNA samples from 1 crime scene and5 suspects. This activity integrates multiple life sciencestandards in a single lesson using real-worldbiotechnology techniques to generate DNA fingerprints.Read more: explorer.bio-rad.com

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A-21 SUNY-ESF Onondaga LakeEducational UnitDr. Rick Beal, SUNY ESF; Heidi Busa and JohnBirmingham, Marcellus High SchoolI, HS: General Interest, EnvironmentalScience, MSTThis presentation outlines the strengths of a newinnovative interdisciplinary instructional unit designedto address NYS standards in MST, Social Studies, andEnglish. Unit focuses on the environmental, economic,and social impacts on Onondaga Lake by humandevelopment in the watershed.

A-22 An Effective Approach toBringing High School Students in toTeach Elementary ScienceDeborah Zeman, Thomas High School, WebsterK-12: General InterestWould you like your students to see what it’s like to be ateacher to an authentic audience? The presenter has 6years experience organizing and preparing physics classesto teach elementary students topics their teachers haverequested. While the preparation takes a little time awayfrom high school content, the rewards are more thanworth it!

A-23 Managing Effective Mentor/Student Teacher RelationshipsDon Duggan-Haas, Colgate University; JimNicholas, Hamilton High School; Sarah Miller,Colgate UniversityAll: General InterestThis interactive session will suggest some strategies formaking the mentor/student teacher relationship aneffective part of the professional development of allinvolved.

A-24 Designing Inquiry Lessons forthe Middle School ClassroomMary Hanchar and Catey Merriman, NiskayunaSchool DistrictI: General Interest, Earth Science, LivingEnvironment, MST, ResearchThis presentation will include strategies for writing andimplementing inquiry-based teaching and learning intothe middle school science classroom. Included in thisworkshop will be use of the Vernier Lab Pro, probes andgraphing calculator to enhance inquiry learning.

A-25 TIPS in Critical Thinking andProject-Based LearningMario D’Auria and Donna Baratta, Mildred E.Strang Middle SchoolEl, I: Environmental Science, MST, ResearchTechnology Information Power Strategies (TIPS)provides participants with the opportunity to develop newideas for project-based learning in science. See successfulresearch strategies, technology integration and sharingof knowledge with local and global communities usingmultimedia presentations and the Internet.

A-26 Physics of Light Emitting DiodesMonica Plisch, Cornell UniversityHS: PhysicsThe basic physics of light emitting diodes (LEDs) will beexplained including conversion of electrical energy tolight and the inverse process. Inorganic and organic LEDsand applications will be discussed. Provides backgroundfor The Phantastic Photon and Light Emitting Diodeslabs.

A-27 Build a Safe Bottle Rocket andbe Carried Away by McDougal LittellMiddle School ScienceAlice Kasten, McDougal Littell; Nancy Spaulding,Elmira Free Academy, RetiredI: General InterestMcDougal Littell’s brand new Middle School Scienceseries features true differentiated instruction, inquiry, anddaily hands on activities correlated to NY standards. Enjoyseveral activities and learn how McDougal Littell Sciencereaches all students, no matter what their learning style.

A-28 Experimental Design CoachesClinic – Division C Science OlympiadMatthew Miller and Scott Holdren, Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High SchoolI, HS: General Interest, MST, ResearchThis presentation and question and answer session is forScience Olympiad coaches preparing for C Divisionevents. Competition rules, helpful hints, and scoring willbe covered. Students and B Division coaches welcome.

A-29 BaP/ Key Leader Share-A-ThonNancy Ridenour, Douglas Reynold, and RodneyDoran, BaP State CoordinatorsAll: General InterestBaP Key Leaders will meet to share successes andchallenges in their sections for identifying and trainingPoints of Contact and implementing collaborationsbetween STANYS leaders and Mentor networks.

A-32 Physics Part C LaboratoryActivitiesWilliam Leacock, W. C. Mepham High School; EdMcDaniels, Massapequa High SchoolHS: PhysicsExplore possible laboratory activities and applicationsthat can help prepare students for Physics Part C regentsquestions.

A-33 and B-33 Hands On ImageProcessing Using The Flexible CameraSeries Curriculum GuideDavid Doty, Clear One Communications; DavidSandomir, Micro OpticsAll: Living Environment, General Interest,MST, ResearchThis is a double workshop session involving A-33and B-33. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH workshops.Teachers will be provided with hands on experience withthe ClearOne products used for classroom instruction.Images created by teachers during this workshop can beposted to the Internet, shared among students, gatheredinto digital portfolios, and analyzed with simple, butsophisticated software developed by ArcSoft and theNational Institute of Health. In this workshop we provideHO experience with lap top computers and Flex Cams.Participants will receive a packet containing instructionalmaterials, images, and software on CD-Rom.

A-35 How many angels can dance onthe head of a pin?Carl Batt and Anna Waldron, Cornell UniversityAll: General Interest, ResearchLearn about the latest discoveries in nanotechnology. Howdo we see things too small to see? How do we make thingstoo small to see? Find out in this introduction tonanotechnology.

A-36 Earth Science BreakfastGlenn Dolphin, Union Endicott High SchoolHS: Earth ScienceJoin us for Breakfast, Earth Science conversation, Updatesin information, a guest speaker, plenty of giveaways, aNESTA raffle, And much, much more. Attendees musthave a hotel breakfast meal ticket. For those not stayingat the hotel, a ticket may be purchased at th e hotelreservation desk for $10.(NOTE TIMES: 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.)

A-37 Formative Assessment: SmallStrategies that Work in a Big WayMary Colvard, STANYSI, HS: General InterestQuick and easy formative assessment strategies will bemodeled during this session. A discussion of when andhow to use several of the techniques will follow activitiesduring which participants work through a variety offormative assessment activities designed to providefeedback on student learning.

A-43 I LabsLauren Javitz, Christine Baron, Cheryl Rogers,and Theresa Billington, Cobleskill -Richmondville Middle SchoolI: Living Environment, Chemistry, PhysicsRange of hands on activities and labs directed towardGrades 6-8. Life Science, Physics, Chemistry and EarthScience areas will be covered.

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B-02 Action Research Poster SessionJoseph Zawicki, Buffalo State College; LuciaGuarino, St. John Fisher CollegeAll: General InterestThis session will focus on the action research projectsconducted by classroom teachers. Do you need tocomplete a project? Come and see what we’ve done!

B-03 and C-03 Everyday Technology asa Theme for ScienceGary Benenson, CITY TECHNOLOGY; AngelGonzalez, New York City Public Schools; MaryFlores Camacho, Claremont Community SchoolEl: ElementaryThis is a double workshop session involving B-03and C-03. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.Technology is all around us, and includes far more thancomputers! Participants will engage in analysis anddesign of mechanisms, packages, symbols, maps andgames; then share outcomes and discuss how technologyprojects can inform science education and meetstandards.

B-04 Visitors from Outer Space in YourClassroom! Building Cloud Chambersand Observing Cosmic RaysLora Hine, LEPP - Cornell UniversityHS: PhysicsLearn about the origin of cosmic rays and how to observethese subatomic particles in your own classroom. Ateacher’s guide providing valuable backgroundinformation is accompanied by a student handoutcontaining procedure steps for your students to assembletheir own cloud chamber.

B-05 Polymers 101. Plastics and OtherNeat StuffDavid Teegarden, Eastman Kodak CompanyK-12: Elementary, Environmental Science,Research, ChemistryWe’ll begin with an introduction to polymers includingan overview of the major types, why they behave as they do, andhow they are made. Intriguing demonstrations willillustrate physical science principles and some propertiesof polymeric materials (e.g., solutions and gels).

B-06 Mt. St. Helens vs. HawaiianVolcanoesLen Sharp, APAST President; Susan Sharp,Mississippi State University, Teacher inGeoscience ProgramAll, K-12, HS: General Interest, EarthScience, MSTMy wife and I have hiked Mt. St. Helens and Kilaueaseveral times on grants. Share our adventures! Learn howthey differ and how you can participate in a future fieldstudy. PowerPoint, activities, and handouts.

B-07 and C-07 Science ActivitiesGrades 5-8 using TI TechnologyTara Windle, Hayes Intermediate SchoolEl, I: ElementaryThis is a double workshop session involving B-07and C-07. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.This hands on session will explore 5 science activitiesusing the TI-73 graphing calculator, CBL2 withtemperature, light, and voltage probes, microphones, andCBR motion detector. All have been tested with grade 5students! Lot’s of fun!

B-08 Digital/Video MicroscopyRaoul Bovelle, Mel Sobel Microscopes, Ltd.All: General InterestUsing digital and video cameras with your microscopes,including Q&A on computer and video connections,built-in digital/video microscopes, the VideoFlex,accessories, software, etc.

B-09 and A-09 Pseudomonas-PlantInteractions: HS Connect ModulesRobert Suran and Melissa Mock Cornell Institutefor Biology Teachers; Nicole Markelz, PlantGenomics Research Project; Joanne Morello,Cornell UniversityI, HS, Col: Environmental Science, LivingEnvironment, ResearchThis is a double workshop session involving A-09and B-09. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Demonstrates interactions between plants and bacteriain the classroom! In these inquiry-based activities,students design experiments that demonstrate thespecificity of the hypersensitive response (a plant’simmune response) and exchange of genetic materialbetween strains of bacteria. Developed in conjunctionwith CIBT.

B-10 and A-10 Science Data Collectionwith Palm OS® handheldsDiana Gordon, Dan Holmquist, and Walter Rohr,Vernier Software & TechnologyI, HS, Col: Earth Science, Environmental Science,Living Environment, Chemistry, PhysicsThis is a double workshop session involving A-10and B-10. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.In this hands on workshop, we will show you how tointegrate Vernier technology into your classroom! Learnto use the award-winning Vernier LabPro® interface tocollect data with Palm OS® handhelds. Performexperiments using Vernier auto-ID sensors.

B-11 Teaching Tough Concepts inPhysics Using PCKKathleen Falconer, Buffalo State College; DanMacIssac, Buffalo State College; Marie Plumb,Jamestown Community College; Ann Wright,Canisius College; Ethel Petrou, Erie CommunityCollege; Gail Zichittella, Cheekowaga CentralHigh SchoolK-12, Sup: General Interest, Elementary,Physics, ResearchWhat concepts are difficult for you to teach, and studentsto learn? This workshop will draw from our experiencesteaching and student conception research to share somestrategies for helping students learn difficult concepts.

B-12 or C-12 Real-Time, Real-WorldScientific ConceptsBrian McKinney, PASCO ScientificHS, Col, Sup: PhysicsThis is a repeat workshop session involving B-12or C-12. Register for only ONE.Find out how probeware can help high school studentsgain a solid understanding of a variety of scientificphenomena. No matter which science you’re exploring,sensors, interfaces, software and lab manuals providecomplete, standards-based units that are easy to integrateinto your current curriculum and allow students to seescientific data in real-time. You’ll also get a chance toexplore a Palm handheld-based solution for science dataacquisition and analysis.

B-13 Mars Research (MSIP)Charles Kuenzel, Melinda Anderson, and MikeLeonard, Saratoga Springs High SchoolEl, I, HS: Earth ScienceA presentation of how to involve students in the MarsStudent Imaging Program(MSIP) at Arizona StateUniversity. MSIP is a NASA sponsored program that allowsstudents to use the Mars Odyssey satellite to do originalresearch on the planet Mars.

B-14 Science Supervisors: Let’s Talk!Peggy Lomaga, Longwood Junior High SchoolSup: Supervision/AdministrationAn open forum for past, present, and future sciencesupervisors. During this forum we will share ideas,concerns, and solutions that affect our role as sciencesupervisors and instructional leaders.

B-15 and A-15 Bio-Rad DNAFingerprinting Kit - 1.5 hoursJana Penders and Olga Padilla, Bio-Rad LaboratoriesHS, Col: Living EnvironmentThis is a double workshop session involving A-15and B-15. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Who done it? Forensic biotechnology answers thequestion. You will learn to use gel electrophoresis toanalyze prepared DNA samples from 1 crime scene and5 suspects. This activity integrates multiple life sciencestandards in a single lesson using real-worldbiotechnology techniques to generate DNA fingerprints.Read more: explorer.bio-rad.com

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B-21 Inquiry-based Learning Throughthe NASA Student Observation NetworkJames Thieman, NASA; Carolyn Ng, SP Systems, Inc.K-12, El, I, HS, Col: Earth Science, Physics,ResearchNASA’s Student Observation Network offers a number ofinquiry-based, standards-aligned activities using NASA’sspace science subject areas. These are being used in theNASA Explorer Schools and will work in your classroomas well.

B-22 Motivational StrategiesThomas DePaola, Farmingdale High SchoolI, HS: General Interest, Living Environment,ChemistryThis workshop will allow participants to learn some newinstructional strategies for use in their scienceclassrooms. These techniques can be used during reviewsessions, before vacations, or just to try something new.

B-23 Problem-Based Learning in ScienceDeborah Zeman and Richard Christman,Webster Thomas High SchoolK-12: Environmental Science, LivingEnvironment, PhysicsDo you want your students to care about and understandscience content at a deeper level? Problem-based learningallows students to explore new topics from diverse andpersonal perspectives. With guidance and resources,teachers can lead their students to more authenticlearning. The presenters will share experiences andmodels and provide an opportunity for exchanging ideas.

B-24 A Science Lab for ElementarySchool Students (Gr.4th-6th) & ScienceLab on Wheels (Gr.3)Karen Dupre, Chenango Bridge ElementarySchool; Cindy Gates, Port Dickinson ElementarySchool, Chenango Valley School DistrictK-12, El, Sup: General Interest, Elementary,Supervision/AdministrationOverview of Elementary Science Lab (500 students) -Science Lab Teacher provides hands on activities toenhance curriculum taught by Classroom Teachers. Inanother building, Enrichment Teacher provides ScienceLab on Wheels. (PowerPoint slideshow & handouts:Elem. Sci. Labs, Websites, sample schedules...)

B-25 and C-25 NASA Solar Research,The Standards, and The ClassroomDennis Christopher, NASA’s Goddard SpaceFlight CenterI, HS: Earth Science, ResearchThis is a double workshop session involving B-25and C-25. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.The participants will be given activities on sun-earthresearch that will deal with magnetism, light, scale anddistance, and human factors. Each participant will getan incredible AV package with NASA imagery.

B-26 The Phantastic PhotonMonica Plisch, Cornell University; Jim Overhiser,Groton Central SchoolHS: PhysicsDifferent colors of light are directly related to the energyand wavelength of the photons which compose that light.Learn a hands on activity that allows students toinvestigate these relationships by shining colored light fromLEDs onto fluorescent paint and glow-in-the-dark tape.

B-27 and C-27 Mental Gymnastics YouCan Use In Your Classroom TomorrowDr. Mitch Batoff, President, New Jersey ScienceTeachers AssociationK-12, Col, Sup: General Interest,Elementary, Supervision/AdministrationThis is a double workshop session involving B-27and C-27. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.More than 90 mind-boggling,thought-provoking queriesand problems relevant to the physical and biologicalsciences. Many integrate mathematics and science. Somehands on activities will be included. Free materials forthe first 20 people. Interesting useful handout.

B-28 Blood Spatter AnalysisIrene Gruber, Pelham Memorial High School;Jennifer Wagner, Tuckahoe High SchoolI, HS: General InterestForensic Science: For any teacher who is interested inconducting laboratory activities for blood spatter. JenniferWagner and I are being trained by Herb MacDonell, aforemost expert in blood spatter analysis.

B-29 BaP/ Section Liaison Share-A-ThonNancy Ridenour, Douglas Reynolds, and RodneyDoran, BaP State CoordinatorsAll: General InterestSection Liaisons will meet to discuss successes andchallenges in identifying and training Key Leaders andto discuss the next steps in collaborations with STANYSleaders (SAR’s) and Mentor Network mentors.

INVITED SPEAKERB-31 How the Media ManglesScienceDr. Ricki Lewis, Science writerAll: General InterestScientific research makes headlines, and teachers oftenassign magazine or newspaper articles for students toanalyze. But the science that makes it to the eveningnews or morning paper, often portrayed as a seeminglyendless and frequently contradictory parade ofbreakthroughs, does not really reflect how researchersthink or work. As a journalist, author, and geneticist,Ricki Lewis will take a lighthearted look at how themedia identifies what is newsworthy, researches andreports it – and quite often, mangles the message.

B-32 and C-32 New Yorks State ScienceOlympiad Site Coordinator’s MeetingHarold Miller and Harry Kranepool, New YorkState Science OlympiadI, HS: General Interest, Earth Science, LivingEnvironment, Chemistry, PhysicsThis is a double workshop session involving B-32and C-32. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Meeting of the site coordinators to view rules, new events,regulations, etc. ONLY SITE COORDINATORS WILL BEADMITTED.

B-33 and A-33 Hands On ImageProcessing Using The Flexible CameraSeries Curriculum GuideDavid Doty, Clear One Communications; DavidSandomir, Micro OpticsAll: Living Environment, General Interest,MST, ResearchThis is a double workshop session involving A-33and B-33. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH workshops.Teachers will be provided with hands on experience withthe ClearOne products used for classroom instruction.Images created by teachers during this workshop can beposted to the Internet, shared among students, gatheredinto digital portfolios, and analyzed with simple, butsophisticated software developed by ArcSoft and theNational Institute of Health. In this workshop we provideHO experience with lap top computers and Flex Cams.Participants will receive a packet containing instructionalmaterials, images, and software on CD-Rom.

B-34 Elementary Science MethodsCourse Share-A-ThonThomas O’Brien, Binghamton University, Schoolof Education & Human Development; Pat Price,College of Saint RoseCol, Sup: Elementary, Supervision/AdministrationThe presenters will share overviews of their courses as acatalyst to initiate an exchange of syllabi and collegialdiscussion about the challenges & rewards of preparingK-6 teachers of science. Please bring ~20 copies of yoursyllabi to share with your colleagues.

B-35 Science Kit Presents: TeacherDeveloped Classroom Tested Productsfor Biology and Earth SciencePaula Loggans and Samantha Gasz; Science Kit& Boreal LaboratoriesI, HS: Earth Science, Environmental Science,Living EnvironmentScience Kit works with teachers to develop activities, labs,demonstrations, and manipulatives. Come see some of thesetried and proven ideas for your biology, environmentalscience, or earth science class. Find out how you canbecome a teacher developer. Giveaways by drawing!

B-37 Light & Color: Hands On—MindsOn DemonstrationsDwight Putnam, Arbor ScientificK-12: General Interest, PhysicsA hands on workshop using the Arbor Scientific Light Boxand Optical Set. Participants will learn how to use theLight Box and other equipment to teach optics, reflection,refraction, color, and diffraction. A Teachers Guide hasbeen written to accompany the Light Box. Sample lessonsare included in the handout. Limit to 30 participants.

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CSession C-02 to C-14 • Nevele Grande East • Monday 11:00 - 12:00 Noon

C-01 Science Olympiad: FossilsNigel Pratt, Kellenberg Memorial High SchoolI, HS: Earth Science, ResearchHow to prepare your students for the Fossil Event inScience Olympiad. Both Div. B and Div. C coaches areinvited to attend.

C-02 or D-02 SED UPDATEAnn Crotty, Dianne Tanner, and Will JaacksState Education DepartmentGeneral: General InterestThis is a repeat workshop session involving C-02or D-02. Register for only ONE.This session will provide the latest information relatedto science education in New York State.

C-03 and B-03 Everyday Technology asa Theme for ScienceGary Benenson, CITY TECHNOLOGY; AngelGonzalez, New York City Public Schools; MaryFlores Camacho, Claremont Community SchoolEl: ElementaryThis is a double workshop session involving B-03and C-03. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.Technology is all around us, and includes far more thancomputers! Participants will engage in analysis anddesign of mechanisms, packages, symbols, maps andgames; then share outcomes and discuss how technologyprojects can inform science education and meetstandards.

C-04 Retiree Roundtable: Stayin’ inScienceRobert Dayton, NYS Biology - ChemistryCoordinating Mentor; Michael DuPre, Dept. ofEnvironmental Medicine, University ofRochester; Fred Oberst, STANYS DAL for Retirees;Uriel Goldsmith, Westchester SAR for Retirees;Claudia Toback, President, NMLSTA; DennisDesain, SED Consultant, Test DevelopmentAll: General InterestRetired? Still interested in science education? We need totalk! This session is a roundtable discussion ofopportunities for retired teachers who still want to beinvolved in science education. Other than substitutingin a science classroom, what else is there to do? Come tothis session and find out. Be prepared to share yourexpertise and experiences. A panel of retired scienceteachers will share what they do as part-time involvementin various facets of science education. Then an opendiscussion will generate other ideas for retired scienceteachers and more. Join us for a look at staying active inretirement. A good science education mind is a terriblething to waste.

C-05 Polymers 201. Unique propertiesof plastics and other neat stuff.David Teegarden, Eastman Kodak CompanyK-12: ChemistryIn this session we’ll extend our understanding of theproperties of polymers. Why is a silicone rubbery,polystyrene brittle, and polyethylene somewhere in themiddle? Demonstrations of pure polymers and theirsolutions will help us understand.

C-06 Exploring Mars Geology on EarthSusan Sharp, NASA - JPL Solar SystemAmbassador, Phoenix School DistrictI, HS: Earth Science, MSTFind out how planetary events such as catastrophicflooding, volcanic eruption, sedimentation, glaciation,and earthquake faulting correlate to Mars geology.Standards-based classroom/lab activities. Handouts.

C-07 and B-07 Science ActivitiesGrades 5-8 using TI TechnologyTara Windle, Hayes Intermediate SchoolEl, I: ElementaryThis is a double workshop session involving B-07and C-07. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.This hands on session will explore 5 science activitiesusing the TI-73 graphing calculator, CBL2 withtemperature, light, and voltage probes, microphones, andCBR motion detector. All have been tested with grade 5students! Lot’s of fun!

C-08 Teaching tough concepts inChemistry using PCKGail Zichittella, Cheektowaga Central HighSchool; Kathleen Lesniak, SUNY at FredoniaHS: ChemistryWhat concepts are difficult for you to teach, and studentsto learn? This workshop will draw from our experiencesteaching and student conception research to share somestrategies for helping students learn difficult concepts.

C-09 and D-09 Measuring BehaviorMike Yerky, Cornell UniversityHS, Col: Living EnvironmentThis is a double workshop session involving C-09and D-09. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.An introduction to the methods and design of behavioralstudies. Hands on work with video clips of chimpanzeesusing scoring sheets. Lab available on CD-ROM fromCIBT.

C-10 and D-10 Science Data Collectionwith Texas Instruments HandheldsDiana Gordon, Dan Holmquist, and Walter Rohr,Vernier Software & TechnologyI, HS, Col: Earth Science, EnvironmentalScience, Living Environment, Chemistry,PhysicsThis is a double workshop session involving C-10and D-10. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.In this hands on workshop, we will show you how tointegrate Vernier technology into your classroom! Learnto use the award-winning Vernier LabPro® interface tocollect data with Texas Instruments handhelds. Performexperiments selected from our popular lab manuals(correlated to state and national standards) using Vernierauto-ID sensors.

C-11 What are the Students’Misconceptions in Human Biology:Assessing Prior KnowledgeAnn Wright, Biology Department, CanisiusCollegeAll: General Interest, Elementary, EarthScience, Environmental Science, LivingEnvironment, Chemistry, Physics, MST,Supervision/Administration, ResearchThe reasons for determining students’ misconceptionsprior to learning, during learning, and after learningwill be explained. Ideas will be suggested on how to useinformation about students’ misconceptions to helpstudents to learn.

C-12 or B-12 Real-Time, Real-WorldScientific ConceptsBrian McKinney, PASCO ScientificHS, Col, Sup: Chemistry, PhysicsThis is a repeat workshop session involving B-12or C-12. Register for only ONE.Find out how probeware can help high school studentsgain a solid understanding of a variety of scientificphenomena. No matter which science you’re exploring,sensors, interfaces, software and lab manuals providecomplete, standards-based units that are easy to integrateinto your current curriculum and allow students to seescientific data in real-time. You’ll also get a chance toexplore a Palm handheld-based solution for science dataacquisition and analysis.

C-13 Home, Desk and Lab Activities inElectricity & MagnetismRobert Stewart, Sullivan County CommunityCollegeHS: PhysicsA potpourri of activities that can be used to involvestudents in active learning of DC circuits and magnetismat their home, desk, or in lab will be demonstrated anddiscussed.

C-14 Why Not the Best? ScienceTeacher Recruitment and RetentionBruce Tulloch, National Science EducationLeadership AssociationK-12, Col, Sup: General Interest,Supervision/AdministrationIf you are involved in the recruitment and retention ofscience teachers or in the preparation of science teachers,bring your questions, concerns, strategies, andexperiences to share at this session. Let’s help each otherget the best!

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 CSession C-21 to C-37 • Nevele Grande West • Monday 11:00 - 12:00 Noon

C-21 SCHOOL POWER...NATURALLYSM

Level II/III Innovative Solar EducationProgram in 50 NY Schools using livedataLinda Anne Burtis, Solar Works, Inc.; JudyJarnefeld, New York State Energy Research andDevelopment Authority; Leigh Seddon, SolarWorks, Inc.; Clayton Handleman, Heliotronics,Inc.; Christopher Mason, NorthEast SustainableEnergy Association; Mary Colvard, Solar Works,Inc.El, I, HS: General Interest, Earth Science,Environmental ScienceDiscussion of the 50 schools in NY that received PVsystems. Demonstration of performance data andeducational software, including computerized, up-to-the-minute results. Attendees will learn how any school canlog on and use this data, including 45 new lesson plans.

C-22 NYSSELA: Providing a NewPerspective on Science TeachingJoseph Zawicki, NYSSELA; Tom Shiland, NYSSELAPerspectives Editor, Past-President; BobSorensen, NYSSELA Perspectives EditorAll: General Interest, Research, ResearchNYSSELA is a statewide network of committed teachersand leaders in science education. Our quarterlynewsletter, Perspectives, includes timely articles oncurrent topics. Learn about NYSSELA and how you canimpact science education debates in New York State.

C-23 Earth Science: The PhysicalSetting, Amsco’s new textbook for theNew York Core CurriculumThomas McGuire and Midge Pearce AmscoSchool PublicationsI, HS, Sup: Earth Science, Supervision/AdministrationAuthor Thomas McGuire will guide you through Amsco’snew textbook specifically written for the New York CoreCurriculum for the Physical Setting—Earth Science. Thepresentation will highlight features that help yourstudents prepare for the Regents exam.

C-24 Using Technology in the ScienceClassroomLee Roberts, Tuxedo Union Free School DistrictAll, HS: General Interest, LivingEnvironment, ChemistryThis session will show examples on using availabletechnology to teach science. Microsoft Office, probes, andmultimedia software will be discussed. Come and learnhow you can use what you already have to create a moretechnology rich curriculum.

C-25 and B-25 NASA Solar Research,The Standards, and The ClassroomDennis Christopher, NASA’s Goddard Space FlightCenterI, HS: Earth Science, ResearchThis is a double workshop session involving B-25and C-25. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.The participants will be given activities on sun-earthresearch that will deal with magnetism, light, scale anddistance, and human factors. Each participant will getan incredible AV package with NASA imagery.

C-26 Light Emitting DiodesMonica Plisch, Cornell University; Ralph Greco,Whitesboro High SchoolHS: PhysicsUsing super-bight light-emitting diodes (LEDs) studentsinvestigate the conversion of electrical energy into light.Measuring and comparing the energy lost by eachelectron with the frequency of the emitted light for severalLED colors allows students to determine Plank’s constant.

C-27 and B-27 Mental Gymnastics YouCan Use In Your Classroom TomorrowDr. MITCH BATOFF, President, New Jersey ScienceTeachers AssociationK-12, Col, Sup: General Interest,Elementary, Supervision/AdministrationThis is a double workshop session involving B-27and C-27. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.More than 90 mind-boggling,thought-provoking queriesand problems relevant to the physical and biologicalsciences. Many integrate mathematics and science. Somehands on activities will be included. Free materials forthe first 20 people. Interesting useful handout.

C-28 New York State Science HonorSociety: An Adjunct to Your H.S.Science ProgramMarilyn H. Reiner, Chairperson, New York StateScience Honor SocietyHS: General InterestBeginning its second decade, the New York State ScienceHonor Society, the first such honor society in the country,was established to encourage interest and understandingof science and science-related careers and to recognizeacademic achievement in the study of science. Find outhow its presence can achieve such objectives and howyou may establish a chapter in your school to strengthenthe science program.

C-29 BaP/Points of ContactShare-A-ThonNancy Ridenour, Douglas Reynolds, and RodneyDoran, BaP State CoordinatorsAll: General InterestBuilding a Presence Points of Contact and those interestedin becoming Points of Contact will have an opportunityto find out more about BaP, practice on line Internetcommunication, and to discuss their successes andchallenges for being a PoC

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C-31 Mars Exploration Rovers:An Overview of Scientific ResultsDr. John Delano, University at AlbanyAll: General Interest, Earth ScienceGeochemical data collected by NASA’s two roboticrovers on Mars have demonstrated that water existedon the surface of Mars sometime in its distant past.Spectral and chemical analyses show that the mineraljarosite (hydrated iron sulfate) is a major componentof the salts that were precipitated from the Martianwaters. Although this mineral on Earth is commonlyassociated with biological processes, a sample-returnfrom Mars will be needed to establish whether Martianmicrobes were present on Mars.

C-32 and B-32 New Yorks State ScienceOlympiad Site Coordinator’s MeetingHarold Miller and Harry Kranepool, New YorkState Science OlympiadI, HS: General Interest, Earth Science, LivingEnvironment, Chemistry, PhysicsThis is a double workshop session involving B-32and C-32. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Meeting of the site coordinators to view rules, new events,regulations, etc. ONLY SITE COORDINATORS WILL BEADMITTED.

C-33 Fun with MicroorganismsLee Kowalsky, Utica City School District; JackDemma, Parco Scientific Co.K-12: Elementary, Environmental Science,Living EnvironmentParticipants will learn and observe some microorganisms(rotifers, amoebae, paramecium, green algae, etc.) usinga FlexCam and demoslides. You will receive someenrichment activities that emphasize microscope skillsand dichotomous keys. A PARCO microscope will beraffled off to one participant.

C-35 Demo Time! Having Fun withPhysics-Part IIPaul Stengel, Shoreham-Wading River HighSchool-retired; Herb Gottlieb, New York CityPhysics-retired; Bob Spira, Ward Melville HighSchool; Dave Wicks, East Hampton High SchoolI, HS: General Interest, Physics, MSTFor novice and veteran teachers alike, there’s nothing likean effective demo to capture students’ attention andengage their minds. These favorites are proven, inquiry-based physical science demos that appeal to students ingeneral science and physics. Lots of handouts and doorprizes.

C-37 NASA Earth To Orbit EngineeringDesign Challenge Thermal ProtectionSystemsKenneth Huff, Mill Middle SchoolI: MSTDesign a model thermal protection system for the nextgeneration of space transportation vehicles and test itover a propane torch.

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DSession D-02 to D-15 • Nevele Grande East • Monday 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

Amanda E. Schulz andLaura J. Hurteau,SUNY Oneonta,demonstrate a “ASimple Dynamic Modelfor Paired ConvectionCells and Rifting”during the EarthScience: Share-a-Thon

D-02 or C-02 SED UpdateAnn Crotty, Dianne Tanner, and Will JaacksState Education DepartmentGeneral: General InterestThis is a repeat workshop session involving C-02or D-02. Register for only ONE.This session will provide the latest information relatedto science education in New York State.

D-03 GPS (Satellites + Maps) = Big FunJames Kuhl, Central Square Middle School; AntonNinno, OCM BOCESI, HS, Col, Sup, Ret: General Interest, EarthScience, MSTLearn about the Global Positioning System, how tooperate a GPS receiver and try our cool student activities.We’ll be outside playing hide and seek.

D-04 Fishbanks - A Simulation of HowOverfishing Becomes RealityDavid Baker and Michael Mallon, James I.O’Neill High SchoolI, HS, Col: General Interest, EnvironmentalScience, Living EnvironmentThis presentation will introduce the computer simulationFishbanks. Students set up their own fishing companiesand work buying and selling gear, going into differentocean areas to catch fish and selling fish and equipmentto the market and other fishing interests. Based on realnumbers and real scenarios, this simulation introducesstudents to the whys and hows over harvesting can anddoes occur. This is a hands on workshop.

D-05 Polymers 301. Why don’t werecycle more plastics, anyway?David Teegarden, Eastman Kodak CompanyI, HS: Environmental Science, ChemistryThe plastics that enter our lives so readily are eventuallydiscarded. We’ll review the common types and majorapplications of polymers. Then we’ll examine optionsand limitations for their recycling or disposal. Finallywe’ll top it off with some demonstrations that illustratebasic principles.

D-06 Interpreting Event DiagramsGenerated from e+ e- Particle CollisionsLora Hine, LEPP - Cornell UniversityHS: PhysicsThis session includes a brief introductory presentationto CLEO, the modern particle detector at CornellUniversity’s Wilson Laboratory. Using images from thedetector, along with basic ground rules for interpretingparticle collisions, participants will determine the identityof decay particles created following electron-positronannihilation.

D-07 Introduction To Project LearningTreeRichard Rommel, New York Project LearningTree; Larry Rand, Ellenville School DistrictAll, K-12, Col: General Interest,Environmental Science, Living EnvironmentProject Learning Tree(PLT) is an award winningenvironmental education program designed for teachersand other educators working with students in grades Pre-K-12 using the environment as a teaching tool.

D-08 Teaching Tough Concepts inBiology Using PCKAnn Wright, Canisius College; Joe Zawicki,Buffalo State CollegeI, HS: Living EnvironmentWhat concepts are difficult for you to teach, and studentsto learn? This workshop will draw from our experiencesteaching and student conception research to share somestrategies for helping students learn difficult concepts

D-09 and C-09 Measuring BehaviorMike Yerky, Cornell UniversityHS, Col: Living EnvironmentThis is a double workshop session involving C-09and D-09. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.An introduction to the methods and design of behavioralstudies. Hands on work with video clips of chimpanzeesusing scoring sheets. Lab available on CD-ROM fromCIBT.

D-10 and C-10 Science Data Collectionwith Texas Instruments HandheldsDiana Gordon, Dan Holmquist, and Walter Rohr,Vernier Software & TechnologyI, HS, Col: Earth Science, EnvironmentalScience, Living Environment, Chemistry,PhysicsThis is a double workshop session involving C-10and D-10. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops. In this hands onworkshop, we will show you how to integrateVernier technology into your classroom! Learn touse the award-winning Vernier LabPro® interfaceto collect data with Texas Instruments handhelds.Perform experiments selected from our popularlab manuals (correlated to state and nationalstandards) using Vernier auto-ID sensors.

D-13 Science Classroom Design basedon Science StandardsNeal Berkin, Pace University/ManhattanvilleCollegeAll: General InterestSchool districts across NYS and the USA, as a whole, areremodeling or building new science labs. Most of ourcurrent science classrooms are 40+years old and can notsupport student centered teaching that has a foundationin the extensive use of technology. I have successfullyplanned and supervised the construction of 20 newscience labs in Westchester. I will offer advice on effectivedesigns and the process needed to move through theprocess from start to finish.

D-14 Share-A-Thon for ScienceEducation LeadersBruce Tulloch, National Science EducationLeadership AssociationK-12, Sup: General Interest, Supervision/AdministrationWhether you are a new or veteran science educationleader in your school, bring your problems and solutionsto this session and we will share strategies, experiences,and ideas to help you in your role.

D-15 Jump-Starting Students WithInquiry ActivitiesHerbert Koenig, N&N Publishing Company, Inc.;Robert Bush, STANYSAll, K-12: General InterestFrom the old to the new using established scienceactivities to jump-start students in inquiry-basededucation. Participants will witness the use of easilyacquired materials to initiate problem solving inclassroom performance.

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 DSession D-21 to D-45 • Nevele Grande West • Monday 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

Dee Miller, DAL Chemistry spins the drumduring the ever exciting Door Prize evening

D-21 Earth Science Share-A-ThonTom Lewis, SAR Earth ScienceCentral WesternSTANYS; Peggy Lomaga, Longwood Junior HighSchool; Peter Wilder, Fabius-Pompey CentralSchool; Sandra Russell, Star Point High School;Sheila Ornstein, South Junior High School; MikePassow, White Plains Middle School; MichelleEbert, Greece Arcadia High School; BradPendergraft, Salmon River Central School; IrvSoden, Windsor High School, retired; PeggyWarren, Kendall Jr-Sr. High SchoolI, HS: Earth ScienceCome and get the ideas from some of the best earthscience teachers in the state. Labs, activities, ideas allshared by the individual teachers as they share their newideas.

D-22 Division C Science OlympiadCoaches Information MeetingAntonia Martin, New York State ScienceOlympiadHS: Earth Science, Environmental Science,Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics, MSTMeeting for the 2004-2005 Science Olympiad Coachesto discuss this year’s events as well as rules modificationsand changes. Schools may register at this meeting

D-23 Celebrating 31 Great Years atSTANYSJohn B. Johnston, The Faraday CenterHS: PhysicsMore good mechanics demos from the past and new,important demos on friction, electricity, and magnetism.A good demonstration still stimulates interest, inquiry,and learning.

D-24 Science Olympiad New CoachesInformation MeetingPatricia Sherman, New York State ScienceOlympiad; Virginia Curry, United StatesEnvironmental Protection AgencyI, HS: Earth Science, Environmental Science,Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics, MSTMeeting of coaches who will be, or are consideringparticipating for the first time in the 2004-2005 year.Rules, competition, events and how to organize a teamwill be discussed.

D-25 Serving the Third CourseKathaleen Burke, Buffalo Science TeachersNetworkHS: Earth Science, Environmental Science,Living Environment, ChemistryParticipants will examine challenging approaches tointegrated science using several activities supported byNSF and correlated to National Science Standards.

D-26 Water Analogy to ElectricCircuitsMonica Plisch, Cornell University; HallieSnoman, Ithaca High SchoolHS: PhysicsProperties of electric circuits such as current, potential,and resistance are often taught using a water analogy.This lab allows a hands on investigation of water circuitsincluding flow, pressure, resistance, and series andparallel arrangements. The water circuit analogyprovides a visual introduction to electric circuits.

D-27 Build Your Own EurypteridGlenn Dolphin, Union-Endicott High SchoolAll, I, HS: Earth Science, Living EnvironmentLearn about a wonderful educational opportunity for youand or your students digging for fossil Eurypterids inupstate New York. In this hands on workshop you willalso build your own paper Eurypterid.

D-28 Inquiring Minds Solve ProblemsMary Thomas and Douglas Brucker, ElementaryScience Program, Monroe 2 BOCESAll: General Interest, ElementaryLearn about Whirligigs, Motorcycle Mike and moreproblem solving activities appropriate for all ages.Handouts and directions will be provided. Thinkers needonly apply.

D-32 Big Ideas in Earth ScienceDon Duggan-Haas and Sarah Miller, ColgateUniversityHS, Col: Earth ScienceWhat ideas cut across the Earth science curriculum? Canwe identify a small set of essential ideas that we hope ourstudents will hold onto (the enduring understandingsWiggins & McTighe refer to)? How do big ideas differfrom topics?

D-33 The New HO-Plastics Is EvenBetterClaudia Toback, NMLSTA; Cora Walter, St. JamesMiddle SchoolK-12: ChemistryFind out how HO-Plastics is a perfect companion forteaching many chemistry concepts at any level. Thematerial is user friendly and best of all... FREE.

D-34 SCIENCE 21 — Science for the21st CenturyAbby Bergman, Putnam/Northern WestchesterBOCES; John Ballard, Tri-Valley Central SchoolDistrictEl, Sup: Elementary, Research, Supervision/AdministrationThis is an awareness session of a popular science inquiryprogram developed by teachers for teachers at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. SCIENCE 21 is closelyaligned with the NYS Standards for MST and provides astrong literature support component.

D-35 Chemistry Share-A-ThonPeggy Warren, Kendall Jr. Sr. High School; RobertDayton, Chemistry SAR; Dee Miller, Alden HighSchool, retired; Milissa Albano, SouthwesternHigh School, Jamestown; Bea Werdon, NewRochelle High School; Linda Padwa, SUNY StonyBrook; Jeanne Garrisi, Canastota High School;Connie Duff, Assistant Superintendent forInstruction/Science Consultant Erie 2 CCBOCES; Marc Rosner, Hastings High School;Janice Menz, LeRoy Jr. Sr. High SchoolHS: ChemistrySeveral Chemistry teachers from around the state will besharing lesson plans and activities.

D-37 ClimographsCarol Dunbar and Sandra George, FrontierCentral School DistrictI, HS: Earth ScienceThis activity has students using the Internet to collectdata from several locations on the same line of latitude.They then take the data they have collected and determinewhich climate factors affect the climate at each location.There are several extended activities that can be donewith this activity as well.

D-45 Eco-Trail RideMichael Passow, White Plains Middle SchoolAll: General InterestJoin us for an informative horseback ride on the Nevele’strails, during which you will learn about our Conference’sgeologic setting and ecosystem, and the historicDelaware-Hudson Canal. This two-hour programrequires a special $30 fee payable at the Stables. Sessiontime is 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Session is limited to amaximum of 10.

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ESession E-01 to E-14 • Nevele Grande East • Tuesday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

E-01 Will This Be On the Test?Strategies for Successful AssessmentLinda Lundgren, Glencoe McGraw-HillI, HS: General Interest, Living Environment,Supervision/AdministrationClassroom proven strategies to help get your studentsprepared to be successful on standardized science tests.Learn time saving strategies, hands on techniques, andeasy technology to help students succeed. Methods youcan use right away. Drawing for door prizes.

E-02 Physics Breakfast: UnderstandingFreshman Physics StudentsJoseph Zawicki, STANYS Physics DAL, BuffaloState College; Karen Cummings, SouthernConnecticut State UniversityHS, Col, Sup: Physics, ResearchDr. Karen Cummings, from Southern Connecticut StateUniversity, will discuss the understandings of studentsenrolled in introductory physics courses in a presentationtitled,Observation and Experimentation as theFoundation of Introductory Science Instruction. Dr.Cummings is nationally known for her work in physicsteaching and learning. Attendees must have a hotelbreakfast meal ticket. For those not staying at the hotel,a ticket may be purchased at th e hotel reservation deskfor $10.(NOTE TIMES: 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.)

E-05 Science Research and the NewYork State Science CongressJoan Wagner, and Patricia Sherman, STANYSI, HS: ResearchThere are many State and Federal laws that regulateresearch on human subjects, handling of vertebrates,pathogens, recombinant DNA, radioactive materials,carcinogenic chemicals and high voltage equipment.Beginning in 2005, the New York State Science Congresswill be requiring all participating schools to form aScientific Review Committee and Institutional ReviewBoard (SRC/IRB)to review student proposals for researchbefore they begin research. All teachers who will havestudents participating in the New York State ScienceCongress and all Section Fair Directors hosting a ScienceCongress should attend this important workshop.

E-06 The New York Botanical Garden -A Great Place to LearnDonald Fulton, Ed.D., and Christina Colon, Ph.D.,The New York Botanical GardenK-12: Elementary, Environmental Science,Living EnvironmentThe presentation will encompass several elements: 1.overview of programs and facilities for students andteachers; 2. Local Curriculum Development - GardenAdventure SEEDS; 3. National Curriculum Development- Ethnobotany Explorers; 4. Professional Developmentfor Teachers at the Garden. It will be part Power Point,part VHS video, and part hands on demonstration.

E-07 Plant Genomics: What’s New inPlant BiologyNicole Markelz, Boyce Thompson Institute/Cornell UniversityI, HS, Col: Environmental Science, LivingEnvironment, ResearchThis presentation will bring the audience up to speed onadvances in the field of plant biology and will provide ademonstration of lab exercises designed to teach thismaterial.

E-08 and F-08 Science Notebooks:Using ELA Strategies to Assess ScienceContent & LearningLaura Lehtonen, Capital Region BOCES; TerriO’Brien, Watervliet City School DistrictEl: ElementaryThis is a double workshop session involving E-08and F-08. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.We will examine the use of notebooks as tools to increasestudent learning in an inquiry-based science program.Notebooks support content development, increase thequality of learning, and provide assessment strategies forscience lessons.

E-09 DLESE – The Digital Library forEarth System EducationNeil Holzman, Lamont-Doherty EarthObservatory of Columbia UniversityI, HS: Earth ScienceWhat is DLESE, how can you benefit from using DLESEand how to contribute to DLESE. hands onfamiliarization with DLESE and opportunity to exploreDLESE resources.

E-11, F-11, and G-11HOPE - the Hydrogen EconomyMary-Rose de Valladares and Ken Kenyon, M.R.S.Enterprises, LLCHS: General Interest, Environmental Science,ChemistryThis is a triple workshop session involving E-11,F-11, and G-11. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.This 3 hour secondary level workshop will train teachersin hydrogen fundamentals and use of the HydrogenOutreach Program for Education Pilot (HOPE PilotTM)via exercises, lecture and fuel cell demonstrations.Participants receive curriculum, videos, CDROM andRegenerative Fuel Cell kit (first 50).

E-12 and F-12 NYSUT presents MiddleSchool Key Information and Curriculawith Additional Activities including FDALance Rudiger, NYSUTI: General Interest, Living Environment, MSTThis is a double workshop session involving E-12and F-12. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.NYSUT will present a key packet of Middle Schoolinformation and documents for science. Members of theScience Committee will present. In addition, top rankedactivities and hands on learning experiences will beshared with the participants.

E-13 Wheeled Vehicles - ScienceOlympiad Division BJames Boyd, CJ Hooker Middle School, GoshenCentral SchoolsI, Sup: General Interest, MSTThis will be a presentation on the Wheeled Vehicles eventin the B Division of Science Olympiad. Rules will beexplained and strategies discussed.

E-14, F-14,and G-14Concepts of Watershed HydrologyPeter Black, SUNY ESFHS, Col, Sup, Ret: Earth Science, EnvironmentalScience, Supervision/AdministrationThis is a triple workshop session involving E-14,F-14, and G-14. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.Concepts of Watershed Hydrology© is a $20 animated/narrated auto-tutorial short course CD/workbook(reproduction of slides, implications, study questions).Created for ninth grade Earth Science classes and up, itpresents basics of water in the natural environment withtechnical terms explained. The workshop purpose is tofamiliarize participants with substance and and enablequestions on presentation details, and discussion of studyquestions.

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 ESession E-21 to E-37 • Nevele Grande West • Tuesday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Laura Lehtonen, Eastern Section ElementarySAR shares material during the “Make and Take

Elementary Science Activities” workshop

E-21 New SUNY-ESF SustainableCommunities Instructional UnitDr. Rick Beal, SUNY ESF; Heidi Busa, MarcellusHigh SchoolI, HS: General Interest, EnvironmentalScience, MSTPresentation outlines the strengths of a new innovativeinterdisciplinary instructional unit designed to addressNYS standards in MST, Social Studies, and English. Unitstresses themes such as sustainability, human-dominatedecosystems, systems thinking, and ecological footprint.

E-22 Learning from an Analysis of theRegents Chemistry ExamThomas Shiland, Saratoga Springs High SchoolHS: ChemistryA detailed analysis of student mistakes on the June 2004Regents chemistry exam will be presented, along with adiscussion of what this means for instruction.

E-23 Division B Science OlympiadCoaches Information MeetingBrendan Herlihy, New York State ScienceOlympiadI: Earth Science, Living Environment,Chemistry, Physics, MSTMeeting for the 2004-2005 Science Olympiad Division Bcoaches to discuss the year’s rules, modifications andchanges, Schools may register at this meeting.

E-24 Downsizing the Internet for YourClassroom in 3 Easy Steps.Joyce Knox, ABGS Middle SchoolAll: General InterestFilamentality is a site offered to educators for no cost, aspart of a grant from Pacific Bell. This site has hundredsof links to many different topics, which are accessiblethrough an easy subject search. Teachers can also maketheir own webquests, hotlists and treasure hunts. I planto introduce the site and train teachers on how to createtheir own projects. Easy access and teacher control overweb searches make this an invaluable tool.

E-25 and F-25 Dare to Dream...Teaching Science Through TechnologyNinette Cannon and Nancy Earnest, TheUniversity of AlabamaEl, I: General InterestThis is a double workshop session involving E-25and F-25. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.Attendees participate in a demonstration of a fullmultimedia lesson loaded with group tasks, miniactivities, technology including relevant web links, anda complete corresponding hands on activity. Participantsleave with activity ideas and ready-to-use sample lessonson CD-ROM.

E-28 TI Graphing Calculators in theScience ClassroomMelody DeRosa, Texas InstrumentsI, HS: Environmental Science, LivingEnvironment, Chemistry, PhysicsTI Graphing calculators are hand held computers withsoftware for science! Come explore hands on applicationsand receive resource/support materials for yourclassroom. TI is a NSTA and Jason Project partner. Bringyour graphing calculator if you have one for freeupgrades and Apps. Loan units will be available.

E-32 Virtual Geologic JourneyThrough the Mid-Hudson ValleyRussell Agostaro, Newburgh Enlarged City SchoolDistrictI, HS, Col: Earth ScienceThrough a virtual field trip participants will decipher thegeologic history of the Mid-Hudson Valley and the HudsonLowlands (continuation of the Valley and RidgePhysiographic Province) by visiting several classicoutcrops. Highlights of tectonic, sedimentological,paleontological, and glacial signatures will be discussedand illustrated.

E-33 Planting the Seeds of InquiryDolores Miller, Alden High School, retiredEl: ElementaryGerminate bird seeds in a baggie and learn about variousinquiry activities with plants. Make a studentmultipurpose display board to share the results in theclassroom. hands on activities and handouts will beprovided.

E-34 and F-34 Methods of TeachingIntermolecular AttractionsMark Langella, PWISTAHS, Col: ChemistryThis is a double workshop session involving E-34and F-34. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.This session will focus on ways of demonstratingIntermolecular attractions and it effects on Physical andChemical Change. Topics will include surface chemistry,vapor pressure, boiling points, viscosity, colligativeproperties, hydrogen bonding, London dispersion forces,and much more.

E-35 Down By The RiverRichard Townsend, Todd Paternoster, and DavidPysnik, Sidney High SchoolI, HS, Col: Living Environment, Chemistry,ResearchAn introduction to the Upper Susquehanna WatershedProject. You will learn how to use your local watershedas an interdisciplinary tool, using simple biological,chemical, and meteorological assessments. Resourcesand data from our project will be available for your use.

E-36 The Biology BreakfastAlan Seidman, DAL Biology - STANYSHS, Sup: Living Environment, Supervision/AdministrationFocus on Evolution as a unifying theme in Biology. Dr.Kenneth Miller, Brown University and co-author of thePrentice-Hall ‘Dragonfly’ text will be the featured speaker.SED update, status of the new Part D labs, Bio Mentorupdate. The Bio Breakfast is sponsored by Prentice-Hall.Attendees must have a hotel breakfast meal ticket. Forthose not staying at the hotel, a ticket may be purchasedat th e hotel reservation desk for $10.(NOTE TIMES: 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.)

E-37 Bringing Biotechnology to theClassroomDoug Welles, Frey ScientificI, HS: General Interest, EnvironmentalScience, Living EnvironmentYou hear the word biotechnology everyday. Come andexplore how your school can incorporate the basics ofbiotechnology with an exciting new set of labs from FreyScientific. Our hands on workshop will introduce you tokey biotechnology topics, and how biotechnology is usedin medicine, agriculture, forensics, and to help ourenvironment.

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F-01 Teaching Biology in a DynamicClassroomLinda Lundgren, Glencoe McGraw-HillI, HS: General Interest, Living EnvironmentBiology the Dynamics of Life brings you new, classroom-proven strategies, hands on activities, inquiry, friendlynew technology, and unique ways to reach all studentsand prepare them for assessment. Dive into the whalebook so your students will learn it now and remember itlater. Door Prize Drawing.

F-02 The Caching Craze Continues!Gib Brown, AuSable Valley Central School; K.D.Chimene, West Genesee Middle SchoolI, HS: Earth Science, Environmental Science,Living EnvironmentGet the kids out of classroom using GPS technology tolocate a cache containing a brand new set of Earth andLiving Environment investigations. Learn the techniquesof educaching and take part in some fun outdoor scienceactivities. (And we promise no one will get lost this year!)

F-04 and G-04 Teaching FemaleReproduction with Cow PartsDenise Reiner, Westhill High School; Marian Klik,Nazareth CollegeHS, Col: General Interest, Living EnvironmentThis is a double workshop session involving F-04and G-04. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Participants in this workshop will dissect a pregnantreproductive tract of a cow. Comparisons betweenhumans and bovine anatomy will be made. Fetaldevelopment and the menstrual cycle will also beincluded in these labs.

F-05 How to Include a Research Paperin Middle Level SciencePatricia Sherman, Linda Kowalczyk, NadinaAlarcon, and Laura Muller, Goshen CentralSchool/Science CongressI: General Interest, ResearchTeachers from a smaller school district will show theevolution of the research paper through the middle gradesfrom the scientific method, research, andexperimentation to the final product. Includes meetingstandards, benchmarks, and involvement with ScienceCongress. Many handouts.

F-06 and G-06 How to Save Taxes, LegalFees and Protect Your Assets FromNursing Home CostsMichael Ettinger, The Ettinger Law Firm, PCRet: General InterestThis is a double workshop session involving F-06and G-06. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.Elder law attorney Mike Ettinger will talk about healthcare proxies, powers of attorney, avoiding the newinheritance tax, reducing legal fees at death, three waysto shelter your assets from a long-term care situationand deferring taxes on qualified plans.

F-07 and G-07 Bio-Rad Genes in aBottle Kit – 1.5 hoursJana Penders and Olga Padilla, Bio-Rad LaboratoriesI, HS, Col: General Interest, Living EnvironmentThis is a double workshop session involving F-07and G-07. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Extract and bottle your own DNA. Introduce your studentsto molecular biology with their own DNA! In this activity,you will extract and bottle the DNA from your own cheekcells to make a necklace. This real-world laboratoryprocedure is used to extract DNA from many differentorganisms for a variety of applications and integratesmultiple life science standards in a single lesson. SeeingDNA makes it real. Be the first at your school to wearyour DNA! Read more: explorer.bio-rad.com

F-08 and E-08 Science Notebooks:Using ELA Strategies to Assess ScienceContent & LearningLaura Lehtonen, Capital Region BOCES; TerriO’Brien, Watervliet City School DistrictEl: ElementaryThis is a double workshop session involving E-08and F-08. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.We will examine the use of notebooks as tools to increasestudent learning in an inquiry-based science program.Notebooks support content development, increase thequality of learning, and provide assessment strategies forscience lessons.

F-09 Prepare For New Earth SciencePerformance Exam Using Glencoe’sTextbookDr. Fran Hess and Len Sharp, Glencoe McGraw-HillHS: Earth ScienceLearn how Glencoe’s textbook and activities prepare studentsfor the new Earth Science Performance Exam. Textbooksand handouts for all. Valuable classroom door prize.

F-10 and G-10 Science Data Collectionwith ComputersDiana Gordon, Dan Holmquist, and Walter Rohr,Vernier Software & TechnologyI, HS, Col: Earth Science, EnvironmentalScience, Living Environment, Chemistry, PhysicsThis is a double workshop session involving F-10and G-10. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.In this hands on workshop, we will show you how to integrateVernier technology into your classroom! Learn to use theaward-winning Vernier LabPro® interface to collect datawith computers. Perform experiments selected from ourpopular lab manuals (correlated to state and nationalstandards) using Vernier auto-ID sensors.

F-11, E-11, and G-11HOPE - the Hydrogen EconomyMary-Rose de Valladares and Ken Kenyon, M.R.S.Enterprises, LLCEl, I, HS: General Interest, EnvironmentalScience, ChemistryThis is a triple workshop session involving E-11,F-11, and G-11. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.

This 3 hour secondary level workshop will train teachersin hydrogen fundamentals and use of the HydrogenOutreach Program for Education Pilot (HOPE PilotTM)via exercises, lecture and fuel cell demonstrations.Participants receive curriculum, videos, CDROM andRegenerative Fuel Cell kit (first 50).

F-12 and E-12 NYSUT presents MiddleSchool Key Information and Curriculawith Additional Activities including FDALance Rudiger, NYSUTI: General Interest, Living Environment, MSTThis is a double workshop session involving E-12and F-12. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.NYSUT will present a key packet of Middle Schoolinformation and documents for science. Members of theScience Committee will present. In addition, top rankedactivities and hands on learning experiences will beshared with the participants.

F-13 Selecting a Boat Slip as an Analogfor Double Slit Interference, and OtherPractical Physics Teaching ModelsMichael Mangini, Dryden High SchoolHS: PhysicsThe physics of the small and invisible phenomena canbe difficult for students to visualize. Teaching by largerscale analogies that can be demonstrated in theclassroom makes the knowledge more accessible tostudents. A variety of short lessons will be explained anddemonstrated, including double slit interference, thinfilm interference, concave mirror image projection,pinhole camera ray tracing, sinusoidal nature of avertical spring oscillator, rotation about the center ofmass, and more.

F-14, E-14, and G-14Concepts of Watershed HydrologyPeter Black, SUNY ESFHS, Col, Sup, Ret: Earth Science,Environmental ScienceThis is a triple workshop session involving E-14,F-14, and G-14. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.Concepts of Watershed Hydrology© is a $20 animated/narrated auto-tutorial short course CD/workbook (repro-duction of slides, implications, study questions). Createdfor ninth grade Earth Science classes and up, it presentsbasics of water in the natural environment with technicalterms explained. The workshop purpose is to familiarizeparticipants with substance and and enable questions onpresentation details, and discussion of study questions.

F-15 NYS Science EducationConsortium – Leading the Good Fight forScience EducationJoseph Zawicki and Bruce Tulloch, New YorkState Science Education ConsortiumAll: General InterestThe NYS Science Education Consortium is a cooperativeventure of a number of organizations, including STANYS,NYSSELA, SCONYC, the Catholic Science Council, andScience Mentors. The group has represented its membersin discussions with SED over the past several years. Learnabout your voice in Albany and how you can impactscience teaching and learning.

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F-21 Ancient Observatories, SunWatchers, and Human Technologies:Connecting NASA with Various CulturesCarolyn Ng and Jim Thieman, NASA Sun-EarthConnection Education ForumK-12: General Interest, Earth Science, PhysicsObserve the dynamic sun, sunspots, solar storms, auroras,and seasons with diverse cultures using multimediaresources and different technologies. Learn aboutwebcasts from Chaco Canyon and Chichen Itza forschools and museums in 2005. Participants will receiveNASA education materials.

F-22 Chemistry Teachers Club ofNew York PresentsJoan Laredo-Liddell, Marymount College ofFordham University; Abby Kurnit, Pelham MemorialHigh School; Jean Delfiner, American ChemicalSociety; Ivi Tamm, Taft High School, Bronx; AlDelfiner, Chemistry Teachers Club of NYHS: ChemistryMembers will present ideas and demonstrations that willbe beneficial to all teachers, including a chemistrymentor update. Enjoy an exciting hour of chemistry!

F-23 Dynamic Physics Demonstrationsthat Motivate ThinkingHerbert H. Gottlieb, American Association ofPhysics TeachersI, HS, Col: General Interest, PhysicsSeveral of Herb Gottlieb’s favorite physics demonstrationsthat require little, or no, specialized apparatus will bepresented. In each case, the apparatus used is eitherreadily available or very easy to construct using ordinaryhand tools and supplies.

F-24 NASA Messenger MissionEducation Modules(MEMs): Staying CoolSandra Russell and Jane Gilbride, StarpointCentral Senior High SchoolI, HS: General Interest, Earth Science, MSTThe Messenger Education Modules(MEMs) are diversepackages of educational materials developed for theMessenger mission to Mercury. The focus of this activityis to examine how science can be used to solve problemsrelated to sunlight, heat, and staying cool in a hotenvironment. Presenters are NASA MessengerEducational Fellows.

F-25 and E-25 Dare to Dream...Teaching Science Through TechnologyNinette Cannon and Nancy Earnest, TheUniversity of AlabamaEl, I: General InterestThis is a double workshop session involving E-25and F-25. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.Attendees participate in a demonstration of a fullmultimedia lesson loaded with group tasks, miniactivities, technology including relevant web links, anda complete corresponding hands on activity. Participantsleave with activity ideas and ready-to-use sample lessonson CD-ROM.

F-26 and G-26 Lake Ontario FloatingClassroomRosemary Catlin, Kristeena Cyr, DonaldChmielowiec, David Kleehammer, and ScottSiegel, Brockport High School; Kathy Hoppe,Boces2HS: Earth Science, Environmental Science,Living EnvironmentThis is a double workshop session involving F-26and G-26. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.Experience what it’s like to take your students on a boatwhich becomes a floating classroom. An overview of theprogram will be provided emphasizing the LivingEnvironment Ecology Unit, APES, and AP Biologycurriculums. Hands on activities will be provided. Thisprogram can be adapted for use on smaller water bodies.

F-27 and G-27 Project Watershed: AWater Quality Education OpportunityBill Legg, Liverpool Central School District,retired; Patty Weisse, Centers for NatureEducation at Baltimore WoodsI, HS, Col, Sup, Ret: Earth Science,Environmental Science, Living Environment,ChemistryThis is a double workshop session involving F-27and G-27. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.A consortium of environmental educators, ProjectWatershed provides stream monitoring experiences forhigh school students and adult volunteers. Participantsconduct physical, chemical and biologicalmeasurements at a local stream site. Bring water wear.

F-28 and G-28 An Alternate Approach toState Examinations in ScienceEducationPaul Zachos, ACASE (Association for theCooperative Advancement of Science andEducation); Tom Shiland, Saratoga Springs HighSchool/STANYS; Jason Brechko, and StephenDanna Glens Falls City School District; RodDoran, SUNY Buffalo; Michael Jabot, SUNYFredonia/Institute for Research in ScienceTeaching; William E. J. Doane, ACASEI, HS, Sup: General Interest, MST, ResearchThis is a double workshop session involving F-28and G-28. Part I. Activity (Paul Zachos and WilliamE. J. Doane, Presenters). Part II. P Discussion (TomShiland, Facilitator). Participants must registerfor and attend BOTH workshops.Can the demands of high stakes testing be reconciledwith the concept of backwards design of educationalprograms? Can Regents Examinations serve a usefulpurpose for teachers and students, as well as stateplanners? A key to resolving these dilemmas will be foundin the use of operational learning objectives (OLO), unitsof information that simultaneously support planning,evaluation, and program improvement at the classroom,school district, and state levels. In Part I, session attendeeswill participate in an assessment activity that will givethem a direct experience of the processes and methodsdescribed. In Part II, a Panel of discussants will considerthe above questions. Time will be devoted for questionsfrom attendees in both parts of the presentation.

INVITED SPEAKERF-31 Motivating the UnmotivatedDr. Marvin Druger, Syracuse UniversityAll: General InterestLack of motivation in science among students is a seriousproblem nationwide. Many teachers are frustrated atthe severity of the problem and are eager for possiblesolutions. This session will suggest practical strategiesand techniques to alleviate the problem and create amotivational learning environment. Included will bereference to child versus adult motivation, meaningfullearning, novel teaching, making learning fun,interpersonal relations, group dynamics and specialactivities. The problem will be analyzed concerninglearners at all levels.

F-32 and G-32 The Literacy of ScienceDelores Anderson and Robert Tyrell, BuffaloPublic Schools/Campus WestK-12, El, I: General Interest, ElementaryThis is a double workshop session involving F-32and G-32. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.Participants will become familiar with a variety of rubricsthat assist teachers and students in developing literacyusing science instruction. Concrete examples of how toutilize existing science instruction materials will be used.

F-33 Teaching Science Using Fireby FrictionTony Carbone, Charlton SchoolEl, I, HS: Elementary, Living Environment, PhysicsParticipants will take part in a lab using the bow drillmethod of fire making to teach physical science concepts,math and teamwork. Connections to biology andchemistry will be addressed. Teaching suggestions and amaterials list will be provided.

F-34 and E-34 Methods of TeachingIntermolecular AttractionsMark Langella, PWISTAHS, Col: ChemistryThis is a double workshop session involving E-34and F-34. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.This session will focus on ways of demonstratingIntermolecular attractions and it effects on Physical andChemical Change. Topics will include surface chemistry,vapor pressure, boiling points, viscosity, colligativeproperties, hydrogen bonding, London dispersion forces,and much more.

F-35 Science Kit Presents: TeacherDeveloped Classroom Tested Products forChemistry, Physics, & Physical SciencePaula Loggans and Samantha Gasz; Science Kit& Boreal LaboratoriesI, HS: ChemistryScience Kit works with teachers to develop classroomtested products, including activities, labs, demonstrations,and manipulatives. Discover! Come see some of thesetried and proven ideas for your chemistry, physics, orphysical science class. Find out how to become a teacherdeveloper. Giveaways by drawing!

F-37 Inquiry: Myths and MethodsKathaleen Burke, Buffalo Science Teachers NetworkI: General InterestParticipants will examine common myths about inquiryteaching and develop a common understanding ofessential elements using NSF supported activities.

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G-01 Sound Science in 5 Ez StepsThomas O’Brien, Binghamton University, Schoolof Education & Human DevelopmentEl, I, Col: ElementaryExperience an overview of a sound unit and the NSF-funded project that uses Graduate Teaching Fellows tohelp gr. 3-6 teachers use research-informed 5 E units.

G-02 The Ten Months of ChemistryRegina Reals and Tracey Dooley, Burnt Hills -Ballston Lake Central School DistrictI, HS: ChemistryIn the first month of Chemistry, my teacher gave to mesome cool demos regarding lab safety. In the secondmonth of Chemistry, my teacher showed me, thescreaming gummy bear and lots of Stoichiometry. In thissession, we will share favorite activities and demos fromthe first half of the year.

G-04 and F-04 Teaching FemaleReproduction with Cow PartsDenise Reiner, Westhill High School; Marian Klik,Nazareth CollegeHS, Col: General Interest, LivingEnvironmentThis is a double workshop session involving F-04and G-04. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Participants in this workshop will dissect a pregnantreproductive tract of a cow. Comparisons betweenhumans and bovine anatomy will be made. Fetaldevelopment and the menstrual cycle will also beincluded in these labs.

G-05 Projectile MotionDwight Putnam, Arbor ScientificK-12: General Interest, PhysicsAttendees will see and use the Arbor Scientific Air-PoweredProjectile. This is a fun, safe, and consistent alternativeto rockets. The Projectiles can be launched at differentspeeds and at different angles.

G-06 and F-06 How to Save Taxes, LegalFees and Protect Your Assets FromNursing Home CostsMichael Ettinger, The Ettinger Law Firm, PCRet: General InterestThis is a double workshop session involving F-06and G-06. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.Elder law attorney Mike Ettinger will talk about healthcare proxies, powers of attorney, avoiding the newinheritance tax, reducing legal fees at death, three waysto shelter your assets from a long-term care situationand deferring taxes on qualified plans.

G-07 and F-07 Bio-Rad Genes in aBottle Kit - 1.5 hoursJana Penders and Olga Padilla, Bio-RadLaboratoriesI, HS, Col: General Interest, LivingEnvironmentThis is a double workshop session involving F-07and G-07. Participants must register for, andattend BOTH workshops.Extract and bottle your own DNA. Introduce your studentsto molecular biology with their own DNA! In this activity,you will extract and bottle the DNA from your own cheekcells to make a necklace. This real-world laboratoryprocedure is used to extract DNA from many differentorganisms for a variety of applications and integratesmultiple life science standards in a single lesson. SeeingDNA makes it real. Be the first at your school to wearyour DNA! Read more: explorer.bio-rad.com

G-08 Physics Programs in New YorkStateJoseph Zawicki, Buffalo State College; KevinMcFarland, University of Rochester, Fermilab;Monica Plisch, Cornell University; DanMacIsaac, Buffalo State CollegeHS, Col, Sup: General Interest, Physics,Supervision/AdministrationNew York State has a rich history of professionaldevelopment programs in physics education. This sessionwill focus on the Quarknet Project (Kevin McFarland,University of Rochester), The Cornell Physics TeacherInstitute (Monica Plisch), and Physics TeachingPathways (Dan MacIsaac, Buffalo State College).

G-09 Exploring the Hot Universe withthe Coolest Instrument in OrbitDr. James Lochner, USRA & NASA/Goddard SpaceFlight Center; Sara Mitchell, SP Systems & NASA/Goddard Space Flight CenterHS: Physics, MST, ResearchThis workshop will probe the high-temperature universeutilizing the cold, millikelvin instrument aboard theAstro-E2 satellite. Includes classroom activities on thetechnology (optics and spectroscopy) and the science, aswell as opportunities for students to obtain mission data.

G-10 and F-10 Science Data Collectionwith ComputersDiana Gordon, Dan Holmquist, and Walter Rohr,Vernier Software & TechnologyI, HS, Col: Earth Science, EnvironmentalScience, Living Environment, Chemistry,PhysicsThis is a double workshop session involving F-10and G-10. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.In this hands on workshop, we will show you how tointegrate Vernier technology into your classroom! Learnto use the award-winning Vernier LabPro® interface tocollect data with computers. Perform experimentsselected from our popular lab manuals (correlated tostate and national standards) using Vernier auto-IDsensors.

G-11, E-11, and F-11 HOPE - theHydrogen EconomyMary-Rose de Valladares and Ken Kenyon, M.R.S.Enterprises, LLCEl, I, HS: General Interest, EnvironmentalScience, ChemistryThis is a triple workshop session involving E-11,F-11, and G-11. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.This 3 hour secondary level workshop will train teachersin hydrogen fundamentals and use of the HydrogenOutreach Program for Education Pilot (HOPE PilotTM)via exercises, lecture and fuel cell demonstrations.Participants receive curriculum, videos, CDROM andRegenerative Fuel Cell kit (first 50).

G-12 Spaulding & Namowitz - TheProven Earth Science Leader AssuresRegents SuccessAlice Kasten, McDougal Littell; Nancy Spaulding,Elmira Free Academy, retiredHS: Earth ScienceThe newest edition of the New York State favorite, EarthScience by Spaulding & Namowitz, is still the best formeeting the needs of New York State teachers. Includesnew labs and a tour of McDougal Littell’s excitinginteractive website.

G-14, E-14, and F-14 Concepts ofWatershed HydrologyPeter Black, SUNY ESFHS, Col, Sup, Ret: Earth Science,Environmental ScienceThis is a triple workshop session involving E-14,F-14, and G-14. Participants must register for, andattend, ALL THREE.Concepts of Watershed Hydrology© is a $20 animated/narrated auto-tutorial short course CD/workbook(reproduction of slides, implications, study questions).Created for ninth grade Earth Science classes and up, itpresents basics of water in the natural environment withtechnical terms explained. The workshop purpose is tofamiliarize participants with substance and and enablequestions on presentation details, and discussion of studyquestions..

G-15 Earth Science Rock SwapAlan Gelatt, Romulus Central SchoolAll: Earth ScienceShare rocks from your area with participants from acrossthe state. Please bring 65 pre-bagged sets (zippered-typebags) with a written description of each to share withyour colleagues. Please contact Alan Gelatt at theFallsview Desk, as soon as you are checked in, so that aset can be donated to the Monday night door prizedrawing!

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G-21 Enhance Your Class withDataStremeMichael J. Passow, White Plains Middle SchoolAll: Earth Science, Environmental ScienceAmerican Meteorological Society DataStreme programsprovide your students with web-based access toinformation and activities. Learn how to utilize DStremeAtmosphere, DStreme Ocean, and DStreme Water in theEarth System to enhance your program.

G-22 The Success of the AestheticRealism Teaching MethodRosemary Plumstead, Fiorello H. LaGuardiaHigh SchoolK-12: Living EnvironmentExperience a lesson on the heart illustrating this kind,greatly effective method. Students LEARN through seeingthe heart’s aesthetic structure—it puts togethergentleness and force, contraction and expansion—andhow these opposites, so beautifully one in the heart arerelated to themselves.

G-23 Chemistry Demos and Projectsfrom NSTAAlan Seidman, Margaretville Central School;Fred Pidgeon, The Albany AcademyI, HS: ChemistryJoin us for a variety of neat, engaging, and easy activitieswe picked up at the National NSTA Convention in Atlanta.Use them to supplement your chemistry teaching.Handouts and take-home materials will be provided.

G-24 Labs and Activities across theILS Core CurriculumSteve Fielman, Elisabeth Milot, Lynn Nardacci,Shari Dowling, and Terry Petroccione, IchabodCrane Middle School; Matt Fuller, Taconic HillsHigh SchoolI: Earth Science, Living Environment, PhysicsTeachers will be given the opportunity to complete varioushands on activities that cover areas in the IntermediateLevel Science Core Curriculum. Presenters will also showvaluable Internet websites that enhance the coreinformation being demonstrated in these labs.

G-25 Improving Laboratory ReportWriting Skills in the Middle SchoolScience ClassroomRebecca Dudek and John Holden, Greece AthenaMiddle SchoolI: General InterestMiddle school students typically have difficulty writingorganized laboratory reports. Participants will use aproblem-based lab template and rubric that has beensuccessfully implemented into 6-8 classrooms to workthrough a laboratory investigation.

G-26 and F-26 Lake Ontario FloatingClassroomRosemary Catlin, Kristeena Cyr, DonaldChmielowiec, David Kleehammer, and ScottSiegel, Brockport High School; Kathy Hoppe,Boces2HS: Earth Science, Environmental Science,Living EnvironmentThis is a double workshop session involving F-26and G-26. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.Experience what it’s like to take your students on a boatwhich becomes a floating classroom. An overview of theprogram will be provided emphasizing the LivingEnvironment Ecology Unit, APES, and AP Biologycurriculums. Hands on activities will be provided. Thisprogram can be adapted for use on smaller water bodies.

G-27 and F-27 Project Watershed: AWater Quality Education OpportunityBill Legg, Liverpool Central School District,retired; Patty Weisse, Centers for NatureEducation at Baltimore WoodsI, HS, Col, Sup, Ret: Earth Science,Environmental Science, Living Environment,ChemistryThis is a double workshop session involving F-27and G-27. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.A consortium of environmental educators, ProjectWatershed provides stream monitoring experiences forhigh school students and adult volunteers. Participantsconduct physical, chemical and biologicalmeasurements at a local stream site. Bring water wear.

G-28 and F-28 An Alternate Approach toState Examinations in Science EducationPaul Zachos, ACASE (Association for the CooperativeAdvancement of Science and Education); TomShiland, Saratoga Springs High School/STANYS;Jason Brechko, and Stephen Danna Glens FallsCity School District; Rod Doran, SUNY Buffalo;Michael Jabot, SUNY Fredonia/Institute for Researchin Science Teaching; William E. J. Doane, ACASEI, HS, Sup: General Interest, MST,Supervision/AdministrationThis is a double workshop session involving F-28and G-28. Part I. Activity (Paul Zachos and WilliamE. J. Doane, Presenters). Part II. P Discussion (TomShiland, Facilitator). Participants must registerfor and attend BOTH workshops.Can the demands of high stakes testing be reconciledwith the concept of backwards design of educationalprograms? Can Regents Examinations serve a usefulpurpose for teachers and students, as well as stateplanners? A key to resolving these dilemmas will be foundin the use of operational learning objectives (OLO), unitsof information that simultaneously support planning,evaluation, and program improvement at the classroom,school district, and state levels. In Part I, session attendeeswill participate in an assessment activity that will givethem a direct experience of the processes and methodsdescribed. In Part II, a Panel of discussants will considerthe above questions. Time will be devoted for questionsfrom attendees in both parts of the presentation.

G-31 SED- LASERAnn Crotty, Dianne Tanner, and Will JaacksState Education DepartmentGeneral: General Interest

G-32 and F-32 The Literacy of ScienceDelores Anderson and Robert Tyrell, BuffaloPublic Schools/Campus WestK-12, El, I: General Interest, ElementaryThis is a double workshop session involving F-32and G-32. Participants must register for, andattend, BOTH wokshops.Participants will become familiar with a variety of rubricsthat assist teachers and students in developing literacyusing science instruction. Concrete examples of how toutilize existing science instruction materials will be used.

G-33 Integrating the NYS LearningStandards into Your Science CurriculumStephen Steuerman, Peoples Publishing GroupEl, I: Elementary, Earth Science, LivingEnvironmentThis presentation explores methods of integrating theNY State Learning Standards in the everyday sciencecurriculum. In various stations participants will workhands on with their specific science subject includingphysical, earth, and living environment. Applies togrades 3-8.

G-34 Writing for the Science TeachersBulletinScott Robinson, SUNY BrockportAll: General Interest, MST, ResearchCome to this session to learn what’s involved in havingan article published in the STANYS journal: the ScienceTeachers Bulletin. We will brainstorm ideas and reviewsubmission guidelines.

G-35 The Virtual ChemistryLaboratory, Simulation SoftwareDave Barnes, Arbor ScientificEl, I, HS, Col: ChemistryEnhance students’ lab experience with CrocodileChemistry software, an interactive, fun virtual lab wherestudents can create realistic experiments that couldn’tbe done in an actual lab. Free demo disks. (30) Enhancestudents’ lab experience with Crocodile Chemistrysoftware, an interactive, fun virtual lab where studentscan create realistic experiments. Free demo disks.

G-37 Mastodonts in the MuckJutta Siefert Dudley, STANYSAll: General Interest, Earth ScienceClues about the demise of the mastodonts lie hidden inthe sediments and bones found in swamps across NewYork State. The best story is unfolding at a watering holenear Byron.

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ChemistryX-10, Y-10 & Z-10 Triple I,HS,Col

Hands on Data Collection Your Way withVernier LabPro®

X-21 I,HSIncorporating Environmental Issues inRegents Science Courses

X-27, Y-27 & Z-27 Triple I,HS,ColNanotechnology: Build a Teeny Tiny Circuit

X-31 & Y-31 Double HSChemistry Showcase - Chemistry SAR’s andAssociated Members Present a Variety ofExciting Demonstrations and Activities

X-37 I,HSMad Scientists From Upstate (no-REALLY) NYPresent:

Z-03 HSPrentice Hall Chemistry – Integrating Text &Technology

A-02 HSChemistry Breakfast

A-10 & B-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with Palm OS®

handheldsA-43 I

I LabsB-05 K-12

Polymers 101. Plastics and Other Neat StuffB-32 & C-32 Double I,HS

New Yorks State Science Olympiad SiteCoordinator’s Meeting

C-05 K-12Polymers 201. Unique properties of plasticsand other neat stuff.

C-08 HSTeaching tough concepts in Chemistry usingPCK

C-10 & D-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with TexasInstruments Handhelds

C-24 All,HSUsing Technology in the Science Classroom

D-05 I,HSPolymers 301. Why don’t we recycle moreplastics, anyway?

D-22 HSDivision C Science Olympiad CoachesInformation Meeting

D-24 I,HSScience Olympiad New Coaches InformationMeeting

D-25 HSServing the Third Course

D-33 K-12The New HO-Plastics Is Even Better

D-35 HSChemistry Share-A-Thon

E-11, F-11 & G-11 Triple HSHOPE - the Hydrogen Economy

E-22 HSLearning from an Analysis of the RegentsChemistry Exam

E-23 IDivision B Science Olympiad CoachesInformation Meeting

E-28 I,HSTI Graphing Calculators in the ScienceClassroom

E-34 & F-34 Double HS,ColMethods of Teaching IntermolecularAttractions

E-35 I,HS,ColDown By The River

F-10 & G-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with Computers

F-22 HSChemistry Teachers Club of New YorkPresents

F-27 & G-27 Double I,HS,Col,Sup,RetProject Watershed: A Water Quality EducationOpportunity

F-35 I,HSScience Kit Presents: Teacher DevelopedClassroom Tested Products for Chemistry,Physics, & Physical Science

G-02 I,HSThe Ten Months of Chemistry

G-23 I,HSChemistry Demos and Projects from NSTA

G-35 El,I,HS,ColThe Virtual Chemistry Laboratory,Simulation Software

Earth ScienceX-04 K-12,I,HS

Using Foldables to Enhance Your ScienceLessons

X-08 K-12How to Create and Implement Science WebExploration Activities

X-10, Y-10 & Z-10 Triple I,HS,ColHands on Data Collection Your Way withVernier LabPro®

X-14 I,HS,ColScience on Seneca as a Science StandardsBased Experiential Outreach Program of theFinger Lakes Institute

X-24 I,HSScience Olympiad Road Scholar

X-29, Y-29 & Z-29 Triple HSWhat’s the Matter With D?

Y-05 K-12To the Universe & Return IV: Using NASA &Other Sites

Y-06 HSSo, You Want to Teach an AstronomyElective!

Y-14 & Z-14 Double K-12,El,I,SupScience and Technology in the Exit ProjectProcess

Y-15 I,HSChandra and the X-Ray Universe-II

Y-24 I,HSNYS Science Olympiad- Remote Sensing

Y-43 & Z-43 Double El,IThe Jason Project Meets Texas Instruments

Z-01 I,HSTie Science Inquiry to Math and Literacy forMiddle and HS Earth Science

Z-08 All,HS...The Marble Domino Playground...

Z-09 AllTails of Trilobites

Z-26 I,HSAstronomy and Reach for the Stars

A-05 I,HSMulti-level, Interdisciplinary EnvironmentalResearch - The Beaver Swamp Brook Project

A-06 I,HS,ColWild Blue Wonders - Learning AboutMeteorology with Help from Microsoft FlightSimulator 2004

A-10 & B-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with Palm OS®

handhelds

A-12 El,I,SupBenefits of an Inquiry Approach to MiddleSchool Science

A-13 I,HSThe Ensemble Method of WeatherForecasting

A-24 IDesigning Inquiry Lessons for the MiddleSchool Classroom

A-36 HSEarth Science Breakfast

B-06 All,K-12,HSMt. St. Helens vs. Hawaiian Volcanoes

B-13 El,I,HSMars Research (MSIP)

B-21 K-12,El,I,HS,ColInquiry-based Learning Through the NASAStudent Observation Network

B-25 & C-25 Double I,HSNASA Solar Research, The Standards, andThe Classroom

B-32 & C-32 Double I,HSNew Yorks State Science Olympiad SiteCoordinator’s Meeting

B-35 I,HSScience Kit Presents: Teacher DevelopedClassroom Tested Products for Biology andEarth Science

C-01 I,HSScience Olympiad: Fossils

C-06 I,HSExploring Mars Geology on Earth

C-10 & D-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with TexasInstruments Handhelds

C-21 El,I,HSSchool Power... NaturallySM Level II/IIIInnovative Solar Education Program in 50NY Schools using live data

C-23 I,HS,SupEarth Science: The Physical Setting, Amsco’snew textbook for the New York CoreCurriculum

C-31 AllMars Exploration Rovers: An Overview ofScientific Results

D-03 I,HS,Col,Sup,RetGPS (Satellites + Maps) = Big Fun

D-21 I,HSEarth Science Share-A-Thon

D-22 HSDivision C Science Olympiad CoachesInformation Meeting

D-24 I,HSScience Olympiad New Coaches InformationMeeting

D-25 HSServing the Third Course

D-27 All,I,HSBuild Your Own Eurypterid

D-32 HS,ColBig Ideas in Earth Science

D-37 I,HSClimographs

E-09 I,HSDLESE – The Digital Library for EarthSystem Education

E-14, F-14 & G-14 Triple HS,Col,Sup,RetConcepts of Watershed Hydrology

E-23 IDivision B Science Olympiad CoachesInformation Meeting

E-32 I,HS,ColVirtual Geologic Journey Through the Mid-Hudson Valley

F-02 I,HSThe Caching Craze Continues!

F-09 HSPrepare For New Earth Science PerformanceExam Using Glencoe’s Textbook

F-10 & G-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with Computers

F-21 K-12Ancient Observatories, Sun Watchers, andHuman Technologies: Connecting NASA withVarious Cultures

F-24 I,HSNASA Messenger Mission EducationModules(MEMs): Staying Cool

F-26 & G-26 Double HSLake Ontario Floating Classroom

F-27 & G-27 Double I,HS,Col,Sup,RetProject Watershed: A Water Quality EducationOpportunity

G-12 HSSpaulding & Namowitz - The Proven EarthScience Leader Assures Regents Success

G-15 AllEarth Science Rock Swap

G-21 AllEnhance Your Class with DataStreme

G-24 ILabs and Activities across the ILS CoreCurriculum

G-33 El,IIntegrating the NYS Learning Standards intoYour Science Curriculum

G-37 AllMastodonts in the Muck

ElementaryX-01 & Y-01 Double El

Elementary Showcase Make and TakeScience Activities

X-03 K-12,ElHO Science for Grades 1-3

X-07 El,IElementary and Middle School Students’Ideas About Electric Current

X-26 & Y-26 Double ElHealthy Lifestyles

X-44, Y-44 & Z-44 Triple AllThe Wright Stuff - Building and FlyingIndoor Model Aircraft - Information andDemonstrations

Y-04 & Z-04 Double I,HS,ColBio-Rad ELISA Immuno Explorer Kit – 1.5hours

Y-05 K-12To the Universe & Return IV: Using NASA &Other Sites

Y-14 & Z-14 Double K-12,El,I,SupScience and Technology in the Exit ProjectProcess

Y-43 & Z-43 Double El,IThe Jason Project Meets Texas Instruments

Z-06 ElEngineering Activities for Grades K-6

Z-07 ElPreparing for the ELS Performance Tasks

Z-23 ElScience Kit Presents: Juniors! TeacherDeveloped products for PreK - 6

Z-24 ElOn-line Elementary Science ProfessionalDevelopment with WGBH

Z-32 ElNYSED Grade 4 Elementary Level ScienceTest – Going Beyond the Content.

Z-37 ElThe Day the Circus Came to School

A-03 El,ISchool of Invertebrates

KeySession No. Audience

Workshop Title

INTENDED AUDIENCECol-college, El-elementary, HS-high school, I-intermediate, Sup-supervision, Ret-retired

Workshop Cross Reference ListPlease refer to pages 14 - 37 for complete workshop descriptions.

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B-03 & C-03 Double ElEveryday Technology as a Theme for Science

B-05 K-12Polymers 101. Plastics and Other Neat Stuff

B-07 & C-07 Double El,IScience Activities Grades 5-8 using TITechnology

B-11 K-12,SupTeaching Tough Concepts in Physics UsingPCK

B-24 K-12,El,SupA Science Lab for Elementary SchoolStudents (Gr.4th-6th) & Science Lab onWheels (Gr.3)

B-27 & C-27 Double K-12,Col,SupMental Gymnastics You Can Use In YourClassroom Tomorrow

B-34 Col,SupElementary Science Methods Course Share-A-Thon

C-33 K-12Fun with Microorganisms

D-28 AllInquiring Minds Solve Problems

D-34 El,SupSCIENCE 21 — Science for the 21st Century

E-06 K-12The New York Botanical Garden - A GreatPlace to Learn

E-08 & F-08 Double ElScience Notebooks: Using ELA Strategies toAssess Science Content & Learning

E-33 ElPlanting the Seeds of Inquiry

F-32 & G-32 Double K-12,El,IThe Literacy of Science

F-33 El,I,HSTeaching Science Using Fire by Friction

G-01 El,I,ColSound Science in 5 Ez Steps

G-33 El,IIntegrating the NYS Learning Standards intoYour Science Curriculum

Environmental ScienceX-05 K-12

Environmental Science SARS SundayShowcase

X-08 K-12How to Create and Implement Science WebExploration Activities

X-10, Y-10 & Z-10 Triple I,HS,ColHands on Data Collection Your Way withVernier LabPro®

X-14 I,HS,ColScience on Seneca as a Science StandardsBased Experiential Outreach Program of theFinger Lakes Institute

X-34 I,HS,ColTeaching Marine Science in HS: A Wedding ofMarine Biology and Oceanography

Y-43 & Z-43 Double El,IThe Jason Project Meets Texas Instruments

Z-05 AllToyota TAPESTRY Grants for Teachers + $$$for You School!

A-05 I,HSMulti-level, Interdisciplinary EnvironmentalResearch - The Beaver Swamp Brook Project

A-09 & B-09 Double I,HS,ColPseudomonas-Plant Interactions: HSConnect Modules

A-10 & B-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with Palm OS®

handhelds

A-12 El,I,SupBenefits of an Inquiry Approach to MiddleSchool Science

A-14 K-12Utilizing Live Animals in the Classroom

A-21 I,HSSUNY-ESF Onondaga Lake Educational Unit

A-25 El,ITIPS in Critical Thinking and Project-BasedLearning

B-05 K-12Polymers 101. Plastics and Other Neat Stuff

B-23 K-12Problem-Based Learning in Science

B-35 I,HSScience Kit Presents: Teacher DevelopedClassroom Tested Products for Biology andEarth Science

C-10 & D-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with TexasInstruments Handhelds

C-21 El,I,HSSchool Power... NaturallySM Level II/IIIInnovative Solar Education Program in 50NY Schools using live data

C-33 K-12Fun with Microorganisms

D-04 I,HS,ColFishbanks - A Simulation of How OverfishingBecomes Reality

D-05 I,HSPolymers 301. Why don’t we recycle moreplastics, anyway?

D-07 All,K-12,ColIntroduction To Project Learning Tree

D-22 HSDivision C Science Olympiad CoachesInformation Meeting

D-24 I,HSScience Olympiad New Coaches InformationMeeting

D-25 HSServing the Third Course

E-06 K-12The New York Botanical Garden - A GreatPlace to Learn

E-07 I,HS,ColPlant Genomics: What’s New in Plant Biology

E-11, F-11 & G-11 Triple HSHOPE - the Hydrogen Economy

E-14, F-14 & G-14 Triple HS,Col,Sup,RetConcepts of Watershed Hydrology

E-21 I,HSNew SUNY-ESF Sustainable CommunitiesInstructional Unit

E-28 I,HSTI Graphing Calculators in the ScienceClassroom

E-37 I,HSBringing Biotechnology to the Classroom

F-02 I,HSThe Caching Craze Continues!

F-10 & G-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with Computers

F-26 & G-26 Double HSLake Ontario Floating Classroom

F-27 & G-27 Double I,HS,Col,Sup,RetProject Watershed: A Water Quality EducationOpportunity

G-21 AllEnhance Your Class with DataStreme

General InterestX-02 or Y-02 Repeat I

Intermediate Level SAR Share-A-Thon

X-08 K-12How to Create and Implement Science WebExploration Activities

X-12, Y-12 & Z-12 Triple I,HS,ColBenefits of an Inquiry Approach to Science

X-15 AllCreativity in the Science Classroom

X-23 I,Col,SupThe Matrix Approach to Developing GlobalCitizens through Science Teaching

X-24 I,HSScience Olympiad Road Scholar

X-32 IRoboBilliards Coaches Clinic - Division BScience Olympiad

X-34 I,HS,ColTeaching Marine Science in HS: A Wedding ofMarine Biology and Oceanography

X-43 I,HSSound of Music

X-44, Y-44 & Z-44 Triple AllThe Wright Stuff - Building and FlyingIndoor Model Aircraft - Information andDemonstrations

Y-03 IDiscover New Possibilities

Y-06 HSSo, You Want to Teach an AstronomyElective!

Y-14 & Z-14 Double K-12,El,I,SupScience and Technology in the Exit ProjectProcess

Y-15 I,HSChandra and the X-Ray Universe-II

Y-21 K-12NYLearns - Setting the Standard forEducational Web Sites

Y-23 I,HSLiteracy Strategies in the Teaching of MiddleSchool Science

Y-24 I,HSNYS Science Olympiad- Remote Sensing

Y-28 & Z-28 Double K-12,Col,SupThe Use Of FERMI Problems In TeachingAnd Learning

Y-32 K-12,ColCool Tools for Waves and Sound

Y-37 AllSafety and the NYS Science Educator

Z-02 AllPut Some ACTIVE Into Problem SolvingActivities

Z-05 AllToyota TAPESTRY Grants for Teachers + $$$for You School!

Z-08 All,HS...The Marble Domino Playground...

Z-09 AllTails of Trilobites

Z-15 HSUsing the World Wide Web in Your BiologyClassroom

Z-34 All,RetireesCanal and Rail Travel

Z-37 ElThe Day the Circus Came to School

A-01 HS,SupRobot Ramble - Science Olympiad Division C

A-07 IThe Core and More : Preparing for the ILevel Science Test

A-08 AllRepair and Maintenance of Microscopes,Balances and Other Lab Equipment

A-11 K-12,SupThose who can do, those who understand,teach! Exploring PCK: The ProfessionalKnowledge of Teachers

A-13 I,HSThe Ensemble Method of WeatherForecasting

A-14 K-12Utilizing Live Animals in the Classroom

A-21 I,HSSUNY-ESF Onondaga Lake Educational Unit

A-22 K-12An Effective Approach to Bringing HighSchool Students in to Teach ElementaryScience

A-23 AllManaging Effective Mentor/Student TeacherRelationships

A-24 IDesigning Inquiry Lessons for the MiddleSchool Classroom

A-27 IBuild a Safe Bottle Rocket and be CarriedAway by McDougal Littell Middle SchoolScience

A-28 I,HSExperimental Design Coaches Clinic -Division C Science Olympiad

A-29 AllBaP/ Key Leader Share-A-Thon

A-33 & B-33 Double AllHands On Image Processing Using TheFlexible Camera Series Curriculum Guide

A-35 AllHow many angels can dance on the head of apin?

A-37 I,HSFormative Assessment: Small Strategies thatWork in a Big Way

B-02 AllAction Research Poster Session

B-06 All,K-12,HSMt. St. Helens vs. Hawaiian Volcanoes

B-08 AllDigital/Video Microscopy

B-11 K-12,SupTeaching Tough Concepts in Physics UsingPCK

B-22 I,HSMotivational Strategies

B-24 K-12,El,SupA Science Lab for Elementary SchoolStudents (Gr.4th-6th) & Science Lab onWheels (Gr.3)

B-27 & C-27 Double K-12,Col,SupMental Gymnastics You Can Use In YourClassroom Tomorrow

B-28 I,HSBlood Spatter Analysis

B-29 AllBaP/ Section Liaison Share-A-Thon

B-31 AllHow the Media Mangles Science

B-32 & C-32 Double I,HSNew Yorks State Science Olympiad SiteCoordinator’s Meeting

B-37 K-12Light & Color: Hands On—Minds OnDemonstrations

C-02 or D-02 Repeat GeneralSED UPDATE

C-04 AllRetiree Roundtable: Stayin’ in Science

C-11 AllWhat are the Students’ Misconceptions inHuman Biology: Assessing Prior Knowledge

C-14 K-12,Col,SupWhy Not the Best? Science TeacherRecruitment and Retention

INTENDED AUDIENCECol-college, El-elementary, HS-high school, I-intermediate, Sup-supervision, Ret-retired

Workshop Cross Reference ListPlease refer to pages 14 - 37 for complete workshop descriptions.

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C-21 El,I,HSSchool Power... NaturallySM Level II/IIIInnovative Solar Education Program in 50NY Schools using live data

C-22 AllNYSSELA: Providing a New Perspective onScience Teaching

C-24 All,HSUsing Technology in the Science Classroom

C-28 HSNew York State Science Honor Society: AnAdjunct to Your H.S. Science Program

C-29 AllBaP/ Points of Contact Share-A-Thon

C-31 AllMars Exploration Rovers: An Overview ofScientific Results

C-35 I,HSDemo Time! Having Fun with Physics-Part II

D-03 I,HS,Col,Sup,RetGPS (Satellites + Maps) = Big Fun

D-04 I,HS,ColFishbanks - A Simulation of How OverfishingBecomes Reality

D-07 All,K-12,ColIntroduction To Project Learning Tree

D-13 AllScience Classroom Design based on ScienceStandards

D-14 K-12,SupShare-A-Thon for Science Education Leaders

D-15 All,K-12Jump-Starting Students With Inquiry Activities

D-28 AllInquiring Minds Solve Problems

D-45 AllEco-Trail Ride

E-01 I,HSWill This Be On the Test? Strategies forSuccessful Assessment

E-11, F-11 & G-11 Triple HSHOPE - the Hydrogen Economy

E-12 & F-12 Double INYSUT presents Middle School KeyInformation and Curricula with AdditionalActivities including FDA

E-13 I,SupWheeled Vehicles - Science OlympiadDivision B

E-21 I,HSNew SUNY-ESF Sustainable CommunitiesInstructional Unit

E-24 AllDownsizing the Internet for Your Classroomin 3 Easy Steps.

E-25 & F-25 Double El,IDare to Dream...Teaching Science ThroughTechnology

E-37 I,HSBringing Biotechnology to the Classroom

F-01 I,HSTeaching Biology in a Dynamic Classroom

F-04 & G-04 Double HS,ColTeaching Female Reproduction with Cow Parts

F-05 IHow to Include a Research Paper in MiddleLevel Science

F-06 & G-06 Double RetHow to Save Taxes, Legal Fees and ProtectYour Assets From Nursing Home Costs

F-07 & G-07 Double I,HS,ColBio-Rad Genes in a Bottle Kit – 1.5 hours

F-15 AllNYS Science Education Consortium —Leading the Good Fight for Science Education

F-21 K-12Ancient Observatories, Sun Watchers, andHuman Technologies: Connecting NASA withVarious Cultures

F-23 I,HS,ColDynamic Physics Demonstrations thatMotivate Thinking

F-24 I,HSNASA Messenger Mission EducationModules(MEMs): Staying Cool

F-31 AllMotivating the Unmotivated

F-32 & G-32 Double K-12,El,IThe Literacy of Science

F-37 IInquiry: Myths and Methods

G-05 K-12Projectile Motion

G-08 HS,Col,SupPhysics Programs in New York State

G-25 IImproving Laboratory Report Writing Skillsin the Middle School Science Classroom

G-28 & F-28 Double I,HS,SupAn Alternate Approach to State Examinationsin Science Education

G-31 GeneralSED- LASER

G-34 AllWriting for the Science Teachers Bulletin

G-37 AllMastodonts in the Muck

Living EnvironmentX-04 K-12,I,HS

Using Foldables to Enhance Your ScienceLessons

X-09 HSUrinalysis & Health (or figuring out if ur-inetrouble!)

X-11 HSLiving Environment. Part D Labs: For NewLiving Environment Teachers

X-14 I,HS,ColScience on Seneca as a Science StandardsBased Experiential Outreach Program of theFinger Lakes Institute

X-21 I,HSIncorporating Environmental Issues inRegents Science Courses

Y-04 & Z-04 Double I,HS,ColBio-Rad ELISA Immuno Explorer Kit – 1.5 hrs.

Y-09 K-12New York’s Missing Ladybug

Y-11 HSAssessment and Evaluation of The L.E. Part DLabs

Y-14 & Z-14 Double K-12,El,I,SupScience and Technology in the Exit ProjectProcess

Z-08 All,HS...The Marble Domino Playground...

Z-09 AllTails of Trilobites

Z-11 HSLiving Environment Share-A-Thon

Z-15 HSUsing the World Wide Web in Your BiologyClassroom

Z-22 HSProblem Based Learning

Z-24 ElOn-line Elementary Science ProfessionalDevelopment with WGBH

A-03 El,ISchool of Invertebrates

A-05 I,HSMulti-level, Interdisciplinary EnvironmentalResearch - The Beaver Swamp Brook Project

A-09 & B-09 Double I,HS,ColPseudomonas-Plant Interactions: HSConnect Modules

A-10 & B-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with Palm OS®

handheldsA-12 El,I,Sup

Benefits of an Inquiry Approach to MiddleSchool Science

A-14 K-12Utilizing Live Animals in the Classroom

A-15 & B-15 Double HS,ColBio-Rad DNA Fingerprinting Kit - 1.5 hours

A-24 IDesigning Inquiry Lessons for the MiddleSchool Classroom

A-33 & B-33 Double AllHands On Image Processing Using TheFlexible Camera Series Curriculum Guide

A-43 II Labs

B-23 K-12Problem-Based Learning in Science

B-32 & C-32 Double I,HSNew Yorks State Science Olympiad SiteCoordinator’s Meeting

B-35 I,HSScience Kit Presents: Teacher DevelopedClassroom Tested Products for Biology andEarth Science

C-09 & D-09 Double HS,ColMeasuring Behavior

C-10 & D-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with TexasInstruments Handhelds

C-24 All,HSUsing Technology in the Science Classroom

C-33 K-12Fun with Microorganisms

D-04 I,HS,ColFishbanks - A Simulation of How OverfishingBecomes Reality

D-07 All,K-12,ColIntroduction To Project Learning Tree

D-08 I,HSTeaching Tough Concepts in Biology Using PCK

D-22 HSDivision C Science Olympiad CoachesInformation Meeting

D-24 I,HSScience Olympiad New Coaches InformationMeeting

D-25 HSServing the Third Course

D-27 All,I,HSBuild Your Own Eurypterid

E-01 I,HSWill This Be On the Test? Strategies forSuccessful Assessment

E-06 K-12The New York Botanical Garden – A GreatPlace to Learn

E-07 I,HS,ColPlant Genomics: What’s New in Plant Biology

E-12 & F-12 Double INYSUT presents Middle School KeyInformation and Curricula with AdditionalActivities including FDA

E-23 IDivision B Science Olympiad CoachesInformation Meeting

E-28 I,HSTI Graphing Calculators in the ScienceClassroom

E-35 I,HS,ColDown By The River

E-36 HS,SupThe Biology Breakfast

E-37 I,HSBringing Biotechnology to the Classroom

F-01 I,HSTeaching Biology in a Dynamic Classroom

F-02 I,HSThe Caching Craze Continues!

F-04 & G-04 Double HS,ColTeaching Female Reproduction with CowParts

F-07 & G-07 Double I,HS,ColBio-Rad Genes in a Bottle Kit - 1.5 hours

F-10 & G-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with Computers

F-26 & G-26 Double HSLake Ontario Floating Classroom

F-27 & G-27 Double I,HS,Col,Sup,RetProject Watershed: A Water Quality EducationOpportunity

F-33 El,I,HSTeaching Science Using Fire by Friction

G-22 K-12The Success of the Aesthetic RealismTeaching Method

G-24 ILabs and Activities across the ILS CoreCurriculum

G-33 El,IIntegrating the NYS Learning Standards intoYour Science Curriculum

Math, Science &TechnologyX-02 or Y-02 Repeat I

Intermediate Level SAR Share-A-ThonX-03 K-12,El

HO Science for Grades 1-3X-32 I

RoboBilliards Coaches Clinic - Division BScience Olympiad

Y-14 & Z-14 Double K-12,El,I,SupScience and Technology in the Exit ProjectProcess

Y-21 K-12NYLearns - Setting the Standard forEducational Web Sites

Y-24 I,HSNYS Science Olympiad- Remote Sensing

Z-06 ElEngineering Activities for Grades K-6

Z-21 HSHERA: NASA Space Science Data Analysis inYour Classroom

Z-24 ElOn-line Elementary Science ProfessionalDevelopment with WGBH

Z-37 ElThe Day the Circus Came to School

A-01 HS,SupRobot Ramble - Science Olympiad Division C

A-06 I,HS,ColWild Blue Wonders - Learning AboutMeteorology with Help from Microsoft FlightSimulator 2004

A-21 I,HSSUNY-ESF Onondaga Lake Educational Unit

A-24 IDesigning Inquiry Lessons for the MiddleSchool Classroom

A-25 El,ITIPS in Critical Thinking and Project-BasedLearning

INTENDED AUDIENCECol-college, El-elementary, HS-high school, I-intermediate, Sup-supervision

Workshop Cross Reference ListPlease refer to pages 14 - 37 for complete workshop descriptions.

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A-28 I,HSExperimental Design Coaches Clinic -Division C Science Olympiad

A-33 & B-33 Double AllHands On Image Processing Using TheFlexible Camera Series Curriculum Guide

B-06 All,K-12,HSMt. St. Helens vs. Hawaiian Volcanoes

C-06 I,HSExploring Mars Geology on Earth

C-35 I,HSDemo Time! Having Fun with Physics-Part II

C-37 INASA Earth To Orbit Engineering DesignChallenge Thermal Protection Systems

D-03I,HS,Col,Sup,Ret

GPS (Satellites + Maps) = Big FunD-22 HS

Division C Science Olympiad CoachesInformation Meeting

D-24 I,HSScience Olympiad New Coaches InformationMeeting

E-12 & F-12 Double INYSUT presents Middle School KeyInformation and Curricula with AdditionalActivities including FDA

E-13 I,SupWheeled Vehicles - Science OlympiadDivision B

E-21 I,HSNew SUNY-ESF Sustainable CommunitiesInstructional Unit

E-23 IDivision B Science Olympiad CoachesInformation Meeting

F-24 I,HSNASA Messenger Mission EducationModules(MEMs): Staying Cool

G-09 HSExploring the Hot Universe with the CoolestInstrument in Orbit

G-28 & F-28 Double I,HS,SupAn Alternate Approach to State Examinationsin Science Education

G-34 AllWriting for the Science Teachers Bulletin

PhysicsX-06 HS

Science Olympiad (Div. C): Tower BuildingX-07 El,I

Elementary and Middle School Students’Ideas About Electric Current

X-10, Y-10 & Z-10 Triple I,HS,ColHands on Data Collection Your Way withVernier LabPro®

X-13 K-12,HS,ColThe Physics SARs Present!

X-21 I,HSIncorporating Environmental Issues inRegents Science Courses

X-32 IRoboBilliards Coaches Clinic - Division BScience Olympiad

X-43 I,HSSound of Music

Y-05 K-12To the Universe & Return IV: Using NASA &Other Sites

Y-06 HSSo, You Want to Teach an Astronomy Elective!

Y-07 HSExplore Active Physics

Y-13 K-12,HS,ColThe Physics SARs Present 2

Y-15 I,HSChandra and the X-Ray Universe-II

Y-32 K-12,ColCool Tools for Waves and Sound

Z-13 K-12,HS,ColThe Physics SARs Present 3

A-06 I,HS,ColWild Blue Wonders - Learning AboutMeteorology with Help from Microsoft FlightSimulator 2004

A-10 & B-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with Palm OS®

handheldsA-26 HS

Physics of Light Emitting DiodesA-32 HS

Physics Part C Laboratory ActivitiesA-43 I

I LabsB-04 HS

Visitors from Outer Space in Your Classroom!Building Cloud Chambers and ObservingCosmic Rays

B-11 K-12,SupTeaching Tough Concepts in Physics UsingPCK

B-12 or C-12 Repeat HS,Col,SupReal-Time, Real-World Scientific Concepts

B-21 K-12,El,I,HS,ColInquiry-based Learning Through the NASAStudent Observation Network

B-23 K-12Problem-Based Learning in Science

B-26 HSThe Phantastic Photon

B-32 & C-32 Double I,HSNew Yorks State Science Olympiad SiteCoordinator’s Meeting

B-37 K-12Light & Color: Hands On– Minds OnDemonstrations

C-10 & D-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with TexasInstruments Handhelds

C-13 HSHome, Desk and Lab Activities in Electricity& Magnetism

C-26 HSLight Emitting Diodes

C-35 I,HSDemo Time! Having Fun with Physics-Part II

D-06 HSInterpreting Event Diagrams Generated frome+ e- Particle Collisions

D-22 HSDivision C Science Olympiad CoachesInformation Meeting

D-23 HSCelebrating 31 Great Years at STANYS

D-24 I,HSScience Olympiad New Coaches InformationMeeting

D-26 HSWater Analogy to Electric Circuits

E-02 HS,Col,SupPhysics Breakfast: Understanding FreshmanPhysics Students

E-23 IDivision B Science Olympiad CoachesInformation Meeting

E-28 I,HSTI Graphing Calculators in the ScienceClassroom

F-10 & G-10 Double I,HS,ColScience Data Collection with Computers

F-13 HSSelecting a Boat Slip as an Analog for DoubleSlit Interference, and Other Practical PhysicsTeaching Models.

F-21 K-12Ancient Observatories, Sun Watchers, andHuman Technologies: Connecting NASA withVarious Cultures

F-23 I,HS,ColDynamic Physics Demonstrations thatMotivate Thinking

F-33 El,I,HSTeaching Science Using Fire by Friction

G-05 K-12Projectile Motion

G-08 HS,Col,SupPhysics Programs in New York State

G-09 HSExploring the Hot Universe with the CoolestInstrument in Orbit

G-24 ILabs and Activities across the ILS CoreCurriculum

ResearchX-06 HS

Science Olympiad (Div. C): Tower BuildingX-22 I,HS,Col

The Immediate Feedback AssessmentTechnique Applied to Secondary SchoolScience Courses

Y-14 & Z-14 Double K-12,El,I,SupScience and Technology in the Exit ProjectProcess

Z-21 HSHERA: NASA Space Science Data Analysis inYour Classroom

A-09 & B-09 Double I,HS,ColPseudomonas-Plant Interactions: HSConnect Modules

A-11 K-12,SupThose who can do, those who understand,teach! Exploring PCK: The ProfessionalKnowledge of Teachers

A-13 I,HSThe Ensemble Method of WeatherForecasting

A-24 IDesigning Inquiry Lessons for the MiddleSchool Classroom

A-25 El,ITIPS in Critical Thinking and Project-BasedLearning

A-28 I,HSExperimental Design Coaches Clinic -Division C Science Olympiad

A-33 & B-33 Double AllHands On Image Processing Using TheFlexible Camera Series Curriculum Guide

A-35 AllHow many angels can dance on the head of apin?

B-05 K-12Polymers 101. Plastics and Other Neat Stuff

B-11 K-12,SupTeaching Tough Concepts in Physics UsingPCK

B-21 K-12,El,I,HS,ColInquiry-based Learning Through the NASAStudent Observation Network

B-25 & C-25 Double I,HSNASA Solar Research, The Standards, andThe Classroom

C-01 I,HSScience Olympiad: Fossils

C-22 AllNYSSELA: Providing a New Perspective onScience Teaching

D-34 El,SupSCIENCE 21 — Science for the 21st Century

E-02 HS,Col,SupPhysics Breakfast: Understanding FreshmanPhysics Students

E-05 I,HSScience Research and the New York StateScience Congress

E-07 I,HS,ColPlant Genomics: What’s New in Plant Biology

E-35 I,HS,ColDown By The River

F-05 IHow to Include a Research Paper in MiddleLevel Science

G-09 HSExploring the Hot Universe with the CoolestInstrument in Orbit

G-34 AllWriting for the Science Teachers Bulletin

Supervision/ AdministrationX-23 I,Col,Sup

The Matrix Approach to Developing GlobalCitizens through Science Teaching

Y-14 & Z-14 Double K-12,El,I,SupScience and Technology in the Exit ProjectProcess

Y-21 K-12NYLearns - Setting the Standard forEducational Web Sites

Y-28 & Z-28 Double K-12,Col,SupThe Use Of FERMI Problems In TeachingAnd Learning

Z-05 AllToyota TAPESTRY Grants for Teachers + $$$for You School!

Z-32 ElNYSED Grade 4 Elementary Level ScienceTest – Going Beyond the Content.

B-14 SupScience Supervisors: Let’s Talk !

B-24 K-12,El,SupA Science Lab for Elementary SchoolStudents (Gr.4th-6th) & Science Lab onWheels (Gr.3)

B-27 & C-27 Double K-12,Col,SupMental Gymnastics You Can Use In YourClassroom Tomorrow

B-34 Col,SupElementary Science Methods Course Share-A-Thon

C-14 K-12,Col,SupWhy Not the Best? Science TeacherRecruitment and Retention

C-23 I,HS,SupEarth Science: The Physical Setting, Amsco’snew textbook for the New York Core Curriculum

D-14 K-12,SupShare-A-Thon for Science Education Leaders

D-34 El,SupSCIENCE 21 — Science for the 21st Century

E-01 I,HSWill This Be On the Test? Strategies forSuccessful Assessment

E-14, F-14 & G-14 Triple HS,Col,Sup,RetConcepts of Watershed Hydrology

E-36 HS,SupThe Biology Breakfast

G-08 HS,Col,SupPhysics Programs in New York State

G-28 & F-28 Double I,HS,SupAn Alternate Approach to State Examinationsin Science Education

SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OFNEW YORK STATE, INC.491 Oakdale RoadEast Meadow, NY 11554

Attention Administrators:Please forward to your science staff

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDPERMIT # 718SYRACUSE, NY

STANYS109th Annual Conference

TIME VALUE - DO NOT DELAY

Travel to the STANYS ConferenceBy bus from New York City — Bus service direct to Ellenville from the Port Authority Building, 41stStreet and Eighth Avenue. Contact Coach USA - Shortline at 212-736-4700.

By car from New York City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania — New York State Thruway, I-87,North to Harriman Exit 16, enter onto Route 17 West to Exit 113. Follow Route 209 North approximately 8 miles.The Nevele Grande Hotels & Resort is on the right, watch carefully for their sign.

From Western New York State — Route 17 East from Binghamton, New York. At Liberty, Exit 100, enteronto Route 52 East to Ellenville, then on Route 209 South one mile to signs for the Nevele Grande Hotels & Resort.

From Northern New York State and New England — New York State Thruway, I-87, South toKingston, Exit 19. Take Route 209 South through Ellenville one mile to signs for the Nevele Grande Hotels &Resort.

From Eastern New York and Connecticut — I-84 to Route 17. West to Exit 113. Follow Route 209North to signs for the Nevele Grande Hotels & Resort.

November 7 - 9, 2004

STANYS 109th Annual Conference &General Meeting

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