SAVE THE DATESaturday,

June 11, 20168:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

New Orleans, LAHyatt Regency New Orleans

(biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, physical science, life science, environmental, general science, etc.)

AGENDA:

7:30 a.m. Registrant Check-in & Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Workshop Sessions Begin(Lunch and breaks included in schedule)

• Background Information about Radiation, Sources, etc.

• Detecting Radiation – Using the Geiger Counter• Activities for the Classroom• Nuclear Science and Technology Applications • Uranium fuel cycle• Risk Management• Radioactive Waste & Transportation Issues• Future of Nuclear

5:00 p.m. Workshop Ends

WORKSHOP BENEFITS:

• FULL DAY of Hands-on Professional Development.

• Earn eight (8) contact hours of training.

• Take home a Geiger counter (CD-V 700) and home radon kit upon completion of workshop.

• Receive a comprehensive teacher resource guide with activities, demonstrations, and visual aides.

• Meet and talk with professionals in nuclear science and technology.

NuclearConnect.org/2016NewOrleans

Register Online Today!

Register by May 6 for Savings!Early Bird Registration (05/06) : $95.00

General Registration (05/07 - 05/27) : $149.00

Final deadline for registration, Friday, May 27

SPACE IS LIMITED: Pre-registration is required.

TEACHER WORKSHOPfor Science Educators -- Middle School & High School

DETECTING RADIATION IN OUR RADIOACTIVE WORLDJoin ANS for a full-day exploration of nuclear science and technology.

Our knowledgeable nuclear professionals will work right alongside you, providing guidance and inspiration as you explore classroom-ready experiments and activities that align with the current science standards (CCSS and NGSS). You’ll leave the workshop ready to engage your students about learning nuclear science.

American Nuclear Society / 555 N. Kensington Ave. / La Grange Park, IL 60526 (P) 708-579-8209 / (F) 708-579-8238 / (E) outreach@ans.org / www.NuclearConnect.org

THE NEW ANS RESOURCE GUIDE:

• Covers the structure of atoms, radiation, energy of different types of radiation, interactions of energy and matter, nuclear reactions, sources of radiation in everyday life, and ways to detect and quantify radiation using an analog Geiger counter.

• Correlated to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Com-mon Core Math and English Literacy State Standards (CCSS) for grades 5-8 and 9-12. The NGSS Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts are also included.

PRESENTERS

Scheduled presenters include:

• Dr. Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Asst. Prof. Nuclear Engineering, Idaho State University and Research Scientist, Idaho National Laboratory

• Ms. Candace C. Davison, SRO, Research/Ed Specialist, Penn State University;

Other educators and nuclear specialists may also make presentations.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Workshop participants may be eligible for continuing education credits, depending upon the requirements of their local school districts. ANS will provide verification of your workshop attendance.

Cloud Chamber Demonstration

Sponsored by: The ANS Center for Nuclear Science and Technology Information.

Geiger Counter Demonstration