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Friday, October 25
 

8:00am PDT

Hydrogen: Fuel for the Next Generation?
Use a hands-on approach to investigate the fuelcell redox reaction and use a computer simulation to understand applications of this alternative energy source. (STEM focus)

Speakers
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Donna Markey

Science Teacher, Vista Magnet Middle School


Friday October 25, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree A
  Commercial Workshop

8:00am PDT

Your Students Can Solve a Crime! Cutting-Edge Forensic Science in Your Classroom
Perform two hands-on experiments used in crime scene investigations. Identify the culprit by comparing a “crime scene” and “suspect” DNA fingerprints. Study the principles of blood type screening by performing forensic analysis of “blood” samples. Free flash-drive / T-shirt drawing.

Speakers
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Khuyen Mai

Exhibit Coordinator, Edvotek, Inc.


Friday October 25, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

11:00am PDT

Digital Globes: Transforming the Way We Learn About Global Concepts
Digital globes have revolutionized science museums, but the costs were prohibitive for classrooms... until now! Learn how this technology can transform students’ understanding of climate, geology, astronomy, earth systems, etc.

Speakers
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Representative

Digital Globe Systems of California


Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

11:00am PDT

National Geographic STEM Activities - Bringing the World to Your Classroom
National Geographic resources help to infuse science teaching with technology, engineering, and math. We’ll take a simple activity kids love and make it a prime example of STEM in your classroom.

Speakers
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Tom Hinojosa

National Engagement Consultant, National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning


Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree D 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

11:00am PDT

New Advanced Inquiry Labs for AP Chemistry from Flinn Scientific
Hands-on workshop to help implement the revised laboratory curriculum framework for AP Chemistry! Join Flinn as we present guided-inquiry experiments that support the integrated learning objectives and applied science skills.

Speakers
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Irene Cesa

Flinn Scientific


Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

11:00am PDT

Teaching STEM using a Simulation of DNA Gel Electrophoresis
Explore the application of STEM learning techniques to agarose gel electrophoresis using brightly colored dyes that simulate DNA samples. A logarithmic scale is used to analyze data. Four real-world scenarios will complement your existing curriculum. Free flash-drive/T-shirt drawing.

Speakers
KM

Khuyen Mai

Exhibit Coordinator, Edvotek, Inc.


Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

11:00am PDT

Your Battery Powered Life: Investigating Chemical Batteries
Make a wet cell battery, explore the effect of using different metal electrodes on output, and consider ways to reduce the number of discarded batteries (STEM/NGSS focus).

Speakers
DM

Donna Markey

Science Teacher, Vista Magnet Middle School


Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree A
  Commercial Workshop

1:00pm PDT

A Genetic Game of Chance: CPO Crazy Traits
Concepts like traits, alleles, phenotypes, genotypes, and heredity will come alive as you create crazy creatures with a unique kit, and study the resulting population. Take away STEM activities and an understanding of how to incorporate science and engineering practices in lessons.

Speakers
SD

Susan Dewberry

Regional Sales Manager, CPO Science


Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

1:00pm PDT

Equip Your iPad® or Android Tablet for Science with SPARKvue® HD – A Full-Featured Science Application
Explore PASCO’s SPARKvue app for iPad and Android Tablet, which offer display and analytical tools within an integrated learning environment. SPARKlabs® content with data collection and analysis is also supported. Grades: K-12

Speakers
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Jason Lovell

K-12 Education Consultant, PASCO scientific


Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

1:00pm PDT

Integrate iPad® and BYOD with Vernier Technology
In this workshop, you will use Vernier’s digital tools to conduct an investigation with Graphical Analysis for iPad or Vernier Data Share for BYOD environments. These tools will address NGSS Practices and Performance Expectations, as well as many states’ standards. Grades: 3-13+

Speakers
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Roger Larson

Consultant, Vernier Software & Technology


Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

1:00pm PDT

What Colors Your World? Quick, Easy and Cheap Biotech Activities for Biology and Chemistry
In this hands-on workshop, learn how natural and synthetic pigments can be extracted and separated based upon molecular properties. The use of biotechnology separation techniques cuts across the chemistry and biology curriculum, and are easy to bring into the classroom. Grades: 7-13+

Speakers
avatar for Bio-Rad Laboratories

Bio-Rad Laboratories

Product Manager, Bio-Rad Laboratories
erika_fong@bio-rad.com
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Bio-Rad Laboratories

Curriculum and Training Specialist, Bio-Rad Laboratories
I am a Curriculum and Training Specialist at Bio-Rad Laboratories, and work with educators to help them bring cutting edge biotech labs and curricula into their high school and post-secondary classrooms. I'm currently living in New Braunfels, and travel all over Texas (and the Central... Read More →


Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite F 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

2:30pm PDT

Adventure into the 21st Century Biology Class: How Technology Can Revolutionize Science Teaching
Tour The Science Bank, Animalearn’s lending program of biology resources. Examine the issues of using of animals to teach biology. Get hands-on experience with resources that Animalearn offers. And win a dissection software program. Grades: 5-12

Speakers
avatar for Nicole Green

Nicole Green

Director, Animalearn
Nicole has worked with Animalearn for over 20 years, helping to educate the public about the many innovative non-animal resources that can be used to teach and study life science. Nicole has an M.A. in Education & Innovation, with an emphasis in humane education. Most recently Nicole... Read More →


Friday October 25, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite A 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

2:30pm PDT

Fast and Furious: Measuring Speed and Interpreting Motion Graphs
Explore Newton's Laws in a context of motor vehicle safety where participants use a moving cart to design and graph an investigation. (STEM/NGSS focus)

Speakers
DM

Donna Markey

Science Teacher, Vista Magnet Middle School


Friday October 25, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite E
  Commercial Workshop

2:30pm PDT

Integrate iPad® and other Mobile Devices with Vernier Technology
In this workshop, you will use Vernier’s digital tools to carry out an investigation with either Graphical Analysis for iPad or Vernier Data Share for other mobile technologies (BYOT). Design and conduct an investigation that addresses an NGSS Performance Expectation. Grades: 3-13+

Speakers
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Roger Larson

Consultant, Vernier Software & Technology


Friday October 25, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

3:30pm PDT

Engineer the Tools for Inquiry of Candy Food Dyes
Extract colorful food dyes from candy, separate and identify them using a STEM integrated do-it-yourself electrophoresis box. This inquiry-based activity is a great way to introduce pipetting, electrophoresis, and solution making skills in addition to chemistry, physics and engineering concepts. Grades: 7-13+

Speakers
avatar for Bio-Rad Laboratories

Bio-Rad Laboratories

Product Manager, Bio-Rad Laboratories
erika_fong@bio-rad.com
avatar for Bio-Rad Laboratories

Bio-Rad Laboratories

Curriculum and Training Specialist, Bio-Rad Laboratories
I am a Curriculum and Training Specialist at Bio-Rad Laboratories, and work with educators to help them bring cutting edge biotech labs and curricula into their high school and post-secondary classrooms. I'm currently living in New Braunfels, and travel all over Texas (and the Central... Read More →


Friday October 25, 2013 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite F 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

3:30pm PDT

Wind Turbine: Energy and Energy Transformations
Explore how electrical energy is generated and how energy is transformed from one form into another by building a working wind turbine. Take away STEM activities and an understanding of how to apply the Engineering Cycle in your class. Grades 5-13+

Speakers
SD

Susan Dewberry

Regional Sales Manager, CPO Science


Friday October 25, 2013 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

4:00pm PDT

A Jump Start: Meeting the Challenges of NGSS
Middle level science instructional materials from SEPUP were developed with support from NSF and are widely used in California. This hands-on workshop will show how they address all three major dimensions of NGSS.

Speakers

Friday October 25, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite E
  Commercial Workshop

4:00pm PDT

Experience the Future with Digital Middle School Science
Experience eScience3000, an innovation, digital, middle school science program, Developed in partnership with National Geographic, and written at 4 Lexile©/Reading levels, eScience3000 meets the CA science standards and CCSS. Grades: 6-8.

Speakers
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Kathy Warnert

Senior Vice-President, Curriculum Solutions, ACHIEVE3000
Achieve3000, the leader in differentiate instruction, provides Lexile-leveled content for Grades 2-12 Literacy (KidBiz, TeenBiz, Empower) and eScience, a core middle school program developed in partnership with National Geographic.


Friday October 25, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

4:00pm PDT

Texas Instruments Technology and the NGSS….Make the Learning Become Real
Hands-on workshop showcasing TI technology and resources that offer a single, unique platform for Science interaction in the classroom, lab and filed while supporting NGSS initiatives. Grades 5-13+

Speakers
avatar for Jen Brewer Cezar

Jen Brewer Cezar

Inside Sales Consultant, Texas Instruments


Friday October 25, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite A 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop
 
Saturday, October 26
 

8:00am PDT

Boost Brainpower with Nutrition Education
Continue to make a difference! Provide your students with the tools they need to grow, succeed and be healthy by using our free and newly revised interactive nutrition lesson plans!

Speakers
HB

Heather Berkoben

Dairy Council of California

Exhibitors
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Dairy Council of California

Dairy Council of CA produces balanced nutrition education programs and resources, which are free in California, for schools and health professionals.


Saturday October 26, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

8:00am PDT

Cinch Learning: McGraw Hill’s Personalized Online Environment
Cinch Learning, McGraw-Hill’s cloud based science platform, will give your students differentiated Science Content, while incorporating some of the digital and social tools students use every day. Grades: 6-12

Speakers
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Jason Marshall

Sr. National Consultant, McGraw-Hill Education


Saturday October 26, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

8:00am PDT

Distillation: Simple and Fascinating Experiments in the Chemistry of Aromas and Smells
Distillation is a crucial process in chemical engineering and technology, yet few students get to explore the process. Use a hands-on approach to distill the essence of vanilla and mint.

Speakers

Saturday October 26, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree D 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

8:00am PDT

Ecology to Enzymes to Industry (AP Big Idea 4)
Find and characterize novel cellobiase enzymes in fungi for application in biofuel production. This is easy to extract from mushrooms and a colorimetric system for assaying activity can be used to determine how multiple variables affect the rate of reaction. Grades: 10-13+

Speakers
avatar for Bio-Rad Laboratories

Bio-Rad Laboratories

Product Manager, Bio-Rad Laboratories
erika_fong@bio-rad.com
avatar for Bio-Rad Laboratories

Bio-Rad Laboratories

Curriculum and Training Specialist, Bio-Rad Laboratories
I am a Curriculum and Training Specialist at Bio-Rad Laboratories, and work with educators to help them bring cutting edge biotech labs and curricula into their high school and post-secondary classrooms. I'm currently living in New Braunfels, and travel all over Texas (and the Central... Read More →


Saturday October 26, 2013 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite F 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

9:30am PDT

The Ten80 Student Racing Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative Curriculum
You’ll maximize power of electric radio-controlled vehicles through data collection and graphing plus apply the same processes to solve a number of issues are fundamental for any STEM professional.

Speakers

Saturday October 26, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree D 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

9:30am PDT

What's Soil Got to Do with It?
How do plants grow? Plant seeds of success and teach biological concepts through hands-on activities! The free inquiry-based Nutrients for Life curriculum and materials will be provided as we explore properties of soil and how plant growth affects soil. Grades: 3-6

Speakers
JB

Julie Buratowski

Nutrients for Life


Saturday October 26, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

10:30am PDT

Discovering DNA: Middle School Lab Activity
Introduce your students to the world of DNA with their own DNA! Use real-world laboratory techniques to extract DNA and watch it magically come to life as floating white strands. Capture and transfer it to a plastic helix shaped keepsake. Grades: 6-8.

Speakers
avatar for Bio-Rad Laboratories

Bio-Rad Laboratories

Product Manager, Bio-Rad Laboratories
erika_fong@bio-rad.com
avatar for Bio-Rad Laboratories

Bio-Rad Laboratories

Curriculum and Training Specialist, Bio-Rad Laboratories
I am a Curriculum and Training Specialist at Bio-Rad Laboratories, and work with educators to help them bring cutting edge biotech labs and curricula into their high school and post-secondary classrooms. I'm currently living in New Braunfels, and travel all over Texas (and the Central... Read More →


Saturday October 26, 2013 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite F 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  Commercial Workshop

11:00am PDT

33 Strategies for Integrating Disciplinary Literacy
Increase reading comprehension, disciplinary literacy skills, and science knowledge simultaneously for ALL students. 33 ready-to-use strategies for your classroom. Teach both science and literacy. Free classroom materials!

Speakers
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Lauri Leone

Regional Dir. of Education Partnerships, Amplify Learning-Lawrence Hall of Science


Saturday October 26, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

11:00am PDT

Creating a Leadership Legacy Through Science
Disney YES Facilitators will share best practices on how our Cast Members work with students to give them that "ah-ha" moment through Imagination and Science.

Speakers
YF

YES Facilitator

Cast Member, Disney Youth Education Series


Saturday October 26, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

11:00am PDT

Scout It Out! Your Vision; Our Program
Schools limit classes offered, reduce summer school, and restrict AP classes. There are scheduling conflicts, limited classroom space, and accommodations for special needs and English learners – Scout can help. Grades: 8-12.

Speakers
avatar for Scout from University of California

Scout from University of California

Scout from University of California
Scout offers highly interactive, multimedia-rich online courses, designed to engage students and effectively convey the target material. California public teachers, districts, schools, and students can access this proven curriculum for free.

Exhibitors
avatar for Scout from University of California

Scout from University of California

Scout from University of California
Scout offers highly interactive, multimedia-rich online courses, designed to engage students and effectively convey the target material. California public teachers, districts, schools, and students can access this proven curriculum for free.


Saturday October 26, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
 


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