I. PRESENTERS

(please type information as you wish it to appear in convention program)

Presenter 1
First name
Middle name
Last name
Dept:

School/Inst:
Work Address:
Work City:
Work State:
Work Zip:
Work Country:
If your mailing address is different from your work address, please check here:
Home Address:
Home City:
Home State:
Home Zip:
Home Country:
   
Work Phone:
Home Phone:
Fax:
Email:
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III. SESSION DATA

It is NSTA's policy that any session that promotes a saleable product, program, or service must be conducted as an exhibitor workshop and NOT as a teacher workshop, presentation, or short course. In order to propose an exhibitor workshop, the company must be exhibiting at the conference. For information, contact Rick Smith, NSTA, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201–3000, (703) 312–9282.

Does your proposal relate to one of the identified convention strands?

yes
no

 Data-driven Learning
Developing and Communicating Conceptual Understanding for All Students
Scientific Innovation: Applying Science in the Real World
Not Applicable

Session Title:
Brief Description:
(limit to 25 words)

This description will appear in the final program.

 

IV. TYPE OF SESSION

Hands-on Workshop Presentation Short Course
A 60-minute presentation that actively engages a limited number of participants in a hands-on experience with materials. Limited work table setup and additional theater-style seating.

An opportunity to share an innovative teaching idea, results of research, or to discuss a topic of general or specific interest. Theater-style setup.

Check one:
30 minutes only
60 minutes only
either 30 or 60 minutes

A half-day or full-day course that showcases both local and national resources and instructors. Short courses provide extended, hands-on,
sometimes laboratory-based experience not available in a one-hour convention
session.

Check one:
half day
full day
If you sign up for a short course, we will contact you for further short-course-specific information. The number of short courses per convention is very limited.

 

V. SESSION DEMOGRAPHICS

Science Area Earth/Space Science
Biology/Life Science
Chemistry/Physical Science
Environmental Science
Integrated/General
Physics/Physical Science

Intended Audience

(More than one field may be checked.)

Preschool
Elementary
Middle Level
High School
College
lnformal Education
Supervision/Administration
General

National Standards Focus Science Teaching Standards -- planning school science programs, planning and delivering inquiry-based programs, assessing teaching and student learning, facilitating student learning, creating environments that enable students to learn science, creating communities of science learners
Professional Development Standards -- learning of science content through inquiry; integrating knowledge about science with knowledge about learning, pedagogy, and students; promoting lifelong learning opportunities
Assessment Standards -- the use of assessments by classroom teachers to improve classroom practice and plan curricula; methods of reporting student progress
Science Content Standards -- developing the knowledge and skills identified in the Standards in the context of the teaching and assessment standards
Science Education Program Standards -- designing and implementing a school program consistent with national and state standards
Science Education System Standards -- policies and issues that influence science education at the district, state, or federal level

 

VI. AV EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Due to high rental expenses, NSTA will provide only one of the equipment options shown below, if essential. Please select accordingly:

1/2" VHS with 25" monitor

LCD projector (please arrange your own computer)

No AV needed, or I will rent my own equipment.

Overhead projectors, slide projectors, video projectors, computers, modems, phone lines, etc. cannot be provided by the Association. Lectern microphones are automatically provided in larger rooms (determined by NSTA staff).

 

VII. SESSION PARTICIPANTS

How many participants do you wish to accommodate at your session? (Room assignments based on meeting space availability)
50-99 100+ 

VIII. SAFETY

Identify any potential safety hazards associated with your presentation.
      N/A
     

What precautions will be taken during the presentation to deal with these hazards and to inform the audience?
      N/A
     
What safety equipment will be required? (Please specify what equipment you will be providing and what equipment you need NSTA to provide)
      N/A
     
Please include a list of all reagents to be used in your presentation.
      N/A
     
I plan to use: Open Flame
Animals
Microorganisms
Biohazards
Projectiles
Radioactive Substances

NSTA Minimum Safety Guidelines for Presenters and Workshop Leaders

I have received a copy of the "Minimum Safety Guidelines for NSTA Presenters and Workshop Leaders" and agree to comply with the guidelines during my presentation.

 

IX. Summary of proposal

My session will address my chosen National Standard by

Session Abstract:
(150-200 words-Provide details of your session content and activities.)