TILT Conference Session Descriptions & Time Slots:

MONDAY,February 22, 1999

Workshop A 10:00-12:00
We have made every effort to provide a number of hands-on workshop sessions. Unfortunately, some sessions must be limited for maximium instruction. If a hands-on workshop is filled before you are able to enter as a participant, you may watch from the sidelines and attend the session as a demonstration. Thank you for your understanding.

Bison, Brucella and DNA: Research in the Greater Yellowstone Area
Dr. John Kowalski, Science Chairman, Roanoke Valley Governor's School, Roanoke
Dr. Cheryl Lindeman, Biology Instructor/Partnership Coordinator, Central Virginia Governor's School, Lynchburg
Dr. Stephen Boyle, Professor, Bio-Med Sciences and Pathobiology, VA MD Regional Veterinary School
10:00-12:00 - Roanoke E
Learn how to use student activities, teacher resources and links to scientists working on the Yellowstone Brucellosis problem from this new Web site.
Middle and high school

Enzymes: Catalysts for Change
Dr.Toby M Horn, Division Manager, Science and Technology, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria
10:00-12:00 - Roanoke H
Through interactive cybertours, visit university labs where students, technicians, and professors conduct research with enzymes. Connect this frontline information with classroom-ready resources on experimentation with enzymes as a theme to teach many of the benchmark topics of life science.
High School

Extraction Of DNA From Fruits and Vegetables
Dr. Rebecca Ross, Anatomy/Physiology Teacher, Cave Spring High School, Roanoke County Schools and Fralin Biotech Center Outreach
10:00-12:00 - Roanoke G
In this hands-on laboratory exercise Life Science and Biology teachers will learn how to use ordinary low-cost supplies from the grocery store and a few laboratory chemicals to extract DNA from 10-15 fruits and vegetables.
Middle and high school (Limited to 20 participants)

Using Discrepant Events to Stimulate Inquiry Science
Frank Taylor, Biology Teacher, Radford High School, Radford City Schools
10:00-12:00 - Roanoke F (This session repeats on Tuesday 8:30-10:30)
Experience the power of discrepant events as you explore a variety of science topics. Participants will be engaged as learners in these discovery activities, will examine the inquiry process itself, and will develop applications specific to their own curriculum.
Elementary, middle and high school

Calculator Based Biology: Hands-ON Workshop
Bob Goodman, Biology Teacher, Hunter College High School, New York City
10:00-12:00 - Crystal A
Prepare to roll up your sleeves and get your hands wet as you conduct biology experiments using Graphing Calculators interfaced to Probeware. Don't worry, no experience is necessary! Step by step instructions will be given. Participants will measure the rates of transpiration, respiration, photosynthesis, enzyme catalysis and osmosis, will examine breathing and cardiac function and will measure the concentration of a biological sample.
Middle and high school

TechnoZoo: Integrating Technology Across the Elementary Curriculum
Cathy Ney, Fifth Grade Teacher, Christiansburg Elementary, Montgomery County Schools
John McDonald, Instructional Technology, Christiansburg Elementary School, Montgomery County Schools
10:00-12:00 - Appalachian Computer Lab
In this "hands-on" workshop, WebWeavers (11 fifth graders) will lead participants through telecommunication technology activities that integrate K-5 science/math/language arts SOLs. By researching endangered species to design a zoo habitat and contributing endangered species
reports to the web, participants will experience a variety of problem-solving strategies to make this a great web adventure in science.
Elementary

Image Processing Applications for Discovery Learning
Bob Kolvoord, Associate Dean of Educational Technologies and Assistant Professor of Integrated Science and Technology, James Madison University
10:00-12:00 - Buck Mt Computer Lab - (This workshop repeats Tuesday 8:30-10:30am)
Manipulating and analyzing images are powerful ways for students to discover math and science content and to make the Virginia SOL's for technology achievable and productive, especially for visual learners. In this session, you'll learn the basics of image processing, a few curriculum lessons (which you may take home) and the necessary software to get started.
Elementary, middle and high school

How to use Desktop Virtual Environments for Distance Education
Dr. Ron Kriz, Director of the University Visualization and Animation Group, Virginia Tech
10:00-12:00 - Monroe Computer Lab
This tutorial workshop will introduce students to the process of creating their own content for distance education using virtual environment applications.
Middle and high school

Building and Using the Conductivity Probe
Julia Grady, Chemistry Teacher, Blacksburg High School, Montgomery
10:00-12:00 - Crystal E
Participants will have an opportunity to build their own conductivity
probes and test them using the CBL and TI calculator for an acid-base titration. Emphasis will be on using the probe as part of the inquiry approach.
High School (Limit: 15 participants)

SESSION #1 - 11:00AM-12:00PM

Coming at You Live: It's NASA
Al Byers, Ph.D. Candidate, Instructional Technology, Virginia Tech, Former Aerospace Education Specialist:, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
11:00-12:00 - Crystal D - (This session repeats Monday 1:00-2:00pm)
Learn about: Attending NASA K-12 summer teacher workshops, using the Internet to collaborate with NASA scientists, and grants from NASA K-12 sites that are sponsoring K-12 student experiment flight opportunities on the shuttle.
Elementary, middle and high school

Coast to Coast '98
Myron Blosser, Science Department Chairman, Biology Teacher, Harrisonburg High School
Andrew Jackson, Physics Teacher, Harrisonburg High School
Ryan Sensenig, Earth Science, Ecology/Environmental Research Teacher, Harrisonburg High School
11:00-12:00 - Crystal C - (This session repeats Tuesday 8:30-9:30am)
See how high school students and their instructors implemented an innovative, integrated science experience that emphasizes problem-based learning and use of technology. Learn how these students and teachers traveled 9600 miles in 31 days and conducted research in 13 National Parks from coast to coast.
High school

Students and Scientists Weave a "Nitrate Net"
Sherry Barr, Middle School Teacher, Baltimore City Schools
Bob Keddell, Middle School Teacher, Baltimore City Schools
Jean King, Principal,Gloucester County Schools
11:00-12:00 - Crystal B - (This session repeats Tuesday 10:45-11:45am)
Join this session to learn about activities from a 200 page curriculum coordinated to the Virginia SOLs that are currently being implemented by 31 middle schools in Maryland and Virginia. Learn about a growing website, observe advanced scientific testing and see how schools in the Chesapeake Bay airshed can contribute data concerning the deposition of nitrates that could influence the Clean Air Act of the USA.
Middle school

SESSION #2 - 1:00-2:00pm

Coming at You Live: It's NASA
Al Byers, Ph.D. Candidate, Instructional Technology, Virginia Tech, Former Aerospace Education Specialist:, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
1:00-2:00 - Roanoke E - (This session repeats Monday, 11:00-12:00)
Learn about: Attending NASA K-12 summer teacher workshops, using the Internet to collaborate with NASA scientists, and grants from NASA K-12 sites that are sponsoring K-12 student experiment flight opportunities on the shuttle.
Elementary, middle and high school

Photos in Space
Richard Murphy, Former Chief of Photo Operations, NASA
1:00-2:00 - Roanoke H
Experience an historical prospective of the photographic techniques developed for various NASA space missions. Learn how photography developed for space and how the application of photo emulsions can be used to enhance your students' educational experience.
Elementary, middle and high school

Update on the Human Genome Project
Rebecca Ross, Anatomy/Physiology Teacher, Cave Spring High School, Roanoke County Schools
1:00-2:00 - Roanoke G
Teachers will receive information about the latest advances taking place with the mapping and sequencing of the 100,000 genes found on the 46 chromosomes of each cell. The different tests currently available for genetic diseases will be discussed. Resources available to teachers will be presented such as books, videos, and www sites.
Middle and high school Life Science and Biology Teachers (Limited to 20 participants)

Panel Discussion of Virginia SOLs in Science
Deloris Dalton, Secondary Science Specialist, Virginia Department of Education, Richmond
Pamela Wright, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Buckingham County
Charles Pace, Coordinator for Science, Albemarle County
George Glasson, Associate Professor, Science Education, Virginia Tech
1:00-2:00 - Roanoke F - (This session repeats Tuesday 1:00-2:00pm)
Discuss key issues and concerns in assisting students to improve their achievement on the Virginia Science SOLs. Learn about strategies, models and resources recommended by panel members to help teachers in this task.
Elementary, middle and high school

Panel Discussion of Virginia SOLs in Math
Maureen Hijar, Mathematics Specialist, Virginia Department of Education, Richmond
Sandra Thomas, Principal, Eagle Rock Elementary School, Botetourt County
Skip Wilson, Assistant Professor, Teaching & Learning, Virginia Tech
Ron Weaver, Principal, Back Creek Elementary School, Roanoke County
Dr. Michael Amstein, Director of Elementary Education, Radford City Schools
1:00-2:00 - Crystal D - (This session repeats Tuesday 1:00-2:00pm)
Discuss key issues and concerns in assisting students to improve their achievement on the Virginia Math SOLs. Learn about strategies, models and resources recommended by panel members to help teachers in this task.
Elementary, middle and high school

Calculator Based Biology-Applications Using Probeware Interfaced To Graphing Calculators
1:00-2:00 - Crystal A
Bob Goodman, Biology Teacher, Hunter College High School, New York City
Discuss biological applications of graphing calculators which are interfaced to probeware. Learn how this relatively new data gathering system might impact learning in life science and examine how data analysis will help students reinforce connections between math and science. From biochemistry to cell biology to physiology to ecology, these new devices are revolutionizing the way we teach biology.
Middle and high school

Wildlife Mapping: A VA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Program
1:00-2:00 - Appalachian Lab
Cathy Ney, Fifth Grade Teacher, Christiansburg Elementary, Montgomery County Schools
Chris Lichty, Fifth Grade Teacher, Christiansburg Elementary, Montgomery County Schools
WildlifeMapping is designed to enhance "student-as-researcher" skills in environmental education for grades 3-12 by exchanging information about wildlife diversity between community and state levels. Learn how to train students to observe and report species identification by taking a census of wildlife in their community.
Elementary, middle and high school

Weather Labs in Class and Online
Dave Carroll, Earth Science Teacher, Pulaski County High School
1:00-2:00 - Buck Mt Lab - (This session repeats Tuesday 10:45-11:45)
Using some basic weather instruments and observations, learn how students can forecast and evaluate computer-driven forecasts available on the Internet. Participate in some "hands-on" weather measurements via the Web.
Middle and high school

A Model for Online Professional Development
Dr. James A. Botti, Instructional Designer, NASA Classroom of the Future, Wheeling Jesuit University, WV
1:00-2:00 - Monroe Lab
This session addresses the design, development, and implementation of an online graduate course delivered completely over the Internet with emphasis on integrated curricula and/classroom activities for science classes. Developed at the NASA Classroom of the Future, these courses support teachers in an online knowledge building community in which teachers come away with content knowledge, new resources, increased skills in the use of technology.
Elementary, middle and high school

SESSION #3 - 2:15-3:15pm

What's Happening to our Amphibians & What Can You Do About It?
Julie Grady, Chemistry Teacher, Blacksburg High School
2:15-3:15 - Roanoke E
Learn about the world-wide crisis concerning the disappearing amphibians with a focus on a student research project about the Bermuda toad. A representative of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will introduce Virginia's current efforts to monitor Virginia's amphibian populations and discuss how teachers and students can get involved in this very serious and timely environmental issue.
Elementary, middle and high school

Nature on the Move
Dr. Nicholas Fraser, Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology, Virginia Museum of Natural History
Sonja Wolen, Education Manager, Virginia Museum of Natural History
2:15-3:15 - Roanoke H - (This session repeats Tuesday 10:45-11:45)
Learn how to use tools to help you teach - traveling education kits and publications for teachers and students available FREE! Materials include insects, vertebrates, Virginia Rocks, fossils and dinosaurs.
Elementary, middle and high school

The Night Watchmen: A Collaborative Earth Science & Geometry Project
Mary Norris, Physics Teacher, Radford High School
2:15-3:15 - Roanoke G - (This session repeats Tuesday 10:45-11:45)
Participants in this session will learn how high school science and math students are using a telescope and ccd-camera to search for near-earth asteroids. Students in earth science measure the asteroid position and coordinate information with the Planetary Center in Cambridge, MA. Students in geometry class use the measurements to calculate and plot asteroid orbits on the TI-92. The session will also discuss the GTE Gift Grant as a source of funding for similar projects.
High school

RCX/RoboLab
Dan LaFountain, Product Manager, LEGO Dacta
2:15-3:15 - Roanoke F - (This session repeats Tuesday, 1:00-2:00pm)
Learn about the new RCX/RoboLab material from Lego. It is based on the Programmable Brick developed at MIT. This presentation will be aconstructionist-based approach to teaching using these materials.
Elementary, middle and high school

The Living Classrooms Foundation - "Learning By Doing"
Bob Keddell, Education Program Developer, Living Classrooms Foundation, Baltimore
Sherry Barr, Education Program Developer, Living Classrooms Foundation, Baltimore
2:15-3:15 - Crystal A - (This session repeats Tuesday 1:00-2:00pm)
The Living Classrooms Foundation has a twelve year tradition of using real world settings and subject matter to motivate students to learn and demonstrate to students the relevance of learning in the real world. This session will highlight the Foundation's 23 programs that service over 55,000 students annually on or around the Chesapeake Bay region as well as the Foundation's new internet outreach programming.
Elementary, middle and high school

Link Your Students to Math and Science through NASA CONNECT
Dr.Thomas E. Pinelli, Technology and Distance Learning Officer, NASA Langley
Dr. Bill Williams, Program Evaluator, NASA Langley
2:15-3:15 - Appalachian Lab - (This session repeats Tuesday 10:45-11:45)
Learn how you can use NASA CONNECT to enrich the teaching of math and science with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs). Each of the five 30-minute instructional (television and Internet) programs includes a lesson, a classroom experiment, and an interactive web-based component. NASA CONNECT is free.
Elementary and middle school

Virtual Jamestown
Mickey Hickman, Assistant Principal, Pulaski County High School
Erin Wigginten, English TeAcher, Pulaski County High School
2:15-3:15 - Buck Mt Lab - (This session repeats Tuesday 2:15-3:15pm)
Virtual Jamestown is a digital research teaching learning project to explore the legacies of the Jamestown settlement and the Virginia experiment. The site gives teachers online access to lesson plans, activities and strategies surrounding the Jamestown settlement. Learn how you can integrate your subject with the World Wide Web for instructional purposes.
Elementary, middle and high school

Problem-Based Learning and Technology:
Dr. James A. Botti, Instructional Designer, NASA Classroom of the Future, Wheeling Jesuit University, WV
2:15-3:15 - Monroe Lab - (This session repeats Tuesday 9:30-10:30)
This session outlines strategies for using PBL or Problem-Based Learning -- an instructional method that uses real-world problems as a context for in-depth investigations of a subject matter. Emphasis is also placed on classroom management, motivation and the use of the Internet for student research.

3:30-4:40pm - Roanoke A/B
Plenary Session
Dr. Jack Horner, Keynote Speaker

Teaching with Dinosaurs
Dr. Horner will explore surprising and motivating ways to teach students about scientific principles and concepts in geology, biology, engineering and even chemistry using dinosaurs as the medium.

Tuesday, February 23, 1999

We have made every effort to provide a number of hands-on workshop sessions. Unfortunately, some sessions must be limited for maximium instruction. If a hands-on workshop is filled before you are able to enter as a participant, you may watch from the sidelines and attend the session as a demonstration. Thank you for your understanding.

WORKSHOP SESSION B 8:30-10:30am
Creativity and Science Teaching
Susan Eriksson, Director, Virginia Tech Museum of Natural History and Associate Professor, Department of Geological Sciences
8:30-10:30 - Roanoke E
Participants will have a chance to try out a variety of techniques to enhance creativity in their classrooms. The emphasis will be on creativity through the science curriculum.
Elementary, middle and high school

Basic DNA Techniques
Dr. Kristin Jenkins, Biology Instructor, Southwest Virginia Governor's School
8:30-10:30 - Roanoke F
Use the same techniques molecular biologists use in lab! Participants will learn basic DNA manipulation and analysis techniques used in many biotechnology applications. Introductory workshop includes DNA electrophoresis (pouring, loading and running agarose gels) and analysis of data.
High school (Limit: 16 participants)

Teaching 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade SOL's Through Inquiry
Janet Graham, Science Resource Teacher, Manassas City Schools
Terry Hotz, Coordinator of Elementary Science, Manassas City Schools
8:30-10:30 - Roanoke G
How will you meet the demands of the science SOL's? Through inquiry! This workshop will give you ideas, activities and materials to meet the SOL's.
Elementay

Image Processing Applications for Discovery Learning
Bob Kolvoord, Associate Dean of Educational Technologies and Assistant Professor of Integrated Science and Technology, James Madison University
8:30-10:30 - Buck Mt Lab (This session repeats on Monday 10:00-12:00)
Manipulating and analyzing images are powerful ways for students to discover math and science content and to make the Virginia SOL's for technology achievable and productive, especially for visual learners. In this session, you'll learn the basics of image processing, a few curriculum lessons (which you may take home) and the necessary software to get started.
Elementary, middle and high school

Using PowerPoint for Creative Implementation of the SOLs
Lynn Callahan, Computer Software Trainer Specialist, Virginiia Space Grant Consortium
Ray Foster, Educational Programs Manager, Virginia Space Grant Consortium
8:30-10:30 - Monroe Computer Lab
This hands-on workshop demonstrates how PowerPoint can be used to assist teachers and students in fulfilling SOL requirements. Participants will work on Pre-Created Templates to learn basic skills in PowerPoint Software, such as adding slides, adding text, importing graphics, importing sound clips, and importing video clips.
Elementary, middle and high school.

Weathering the SOL Storm
Robin Reed, Chief Meteorologist, WDBJ7 Televison, Roanoke
8:30-10:30 - Roanoke H
Learn how to use the study of weather to teach various standards of learning in science. We will draw weather maps, go on a virtual treasure hunt and try to predict the next time schools will be closed by snow!
Elementary, middle and high school

Using Discrepant Events to Stimulate Inquiry Science
Frank Taylor, Biology Teacher, Radford High School, Radford City Schools
8:30-10:30am - Crystal A (This session repeats on Monday 10:00-12:00)
Experience the power of discrepant events as you explore a variety of science topics. Participants will be engaged as learners in these discovery activities, will examine the inquiry process itself, and will develop applications specific to their own curriculum.
Elementary, middle and high school

Reading and Writing as Inquiry in Elementary Science
Janice Roback, Reading Specialist, Providence Elementary School, Chesterfield County Public Schools
8:30-10:30 - Crystal C
Participants will be actively engaged in learning instructional practices that assist learners in developing crtical thinking skills and enhancing long term retention of content areas material.
Elementary

Teaching Mathematics SOL's with Technology
Jean Luker, Coordinator for Technology Services, Washington County Public Schools
8:30-10:30 - Appalachian
Our students will need to be able to manage information as they progress through school and enter the work place. Educators are responsible for preparing the students with the skills that they need to manage information. One of the most useful tools to use for the management of information is the spread sheet. This workshop will bring insight to teachers in how to use spread sheets to teach students to manage information, while teaching the probability and statistics SOL's. The workshop will emphasize integration of technology into the math classroom.
Elementary

Come One, Come All , Come to the Fair! Stay Away and be a Square!
Peggy Lootens, Math Teacher, Marion Primary School, Smyth County Public Schools
Ginger Moore, Math Teacher, Atkins Elementary School, Smyth County Public Schools
8:30-10:30 - Shenandoah A
See how to involve your students and parents in a FAMILY FUN NIGHT involving community businesses and industries, estimation, technology, reading, art and geometry activities related to the Virginia Standards of Learning. Handouts will be given and a "MINI" GEOMETRY FAIR will be set up for hands on participation.
Elementary and middle school

Coast to Coast '98
Myron Blosser, Science Department Chairman, Biology Teacher, Harrisonburg High School
Andrew Jackson, Physics Teacher, Harrisonburg High School
Ryan Sensenig, Earth Science, Ecology/Environmental Research Teacher, Harrisonburg High School
8:30-9:30 - Crystal B (This session repeats on Monday 11:00-12:00)
See how high school students and their instructors implemented an innovative, integrated science experience that emphasizes problem-based learning and use of technology. Learn how these students and teachers traveled 9600 miles in 31 days and conducted research in 13 National Parks from coast to coast.
High school

Problem-Based Learning and Technology:
Dr. James A. Botti, Instructional Designer, NASA Classroom of the Future, Wheeling Jesuit University
9:30-10:30 - Crystal B (This session repeats on Monday 2:15-3:15)
This session outlines strategies for using PBL or Problem-Based Learning -- an instructional method that uses real-world problems as a context for in-depth investigations of a subject matter. Emphasis is also placed on classroom management, motivation and the use of the Internet for student research.
Elementary, middle and high school

Meta-Teaching Modules: Inquiry-Based Learning using Technology
Dr. Arthur L. Buikema, Jr., Biology Professor, Virginia Tech
10:45-11:45 - Roanoke H
This session demonstrates how a "meta-module" can be used to improve an individual's thinking skills in collecting sound information to make an informed decision. Answering open-ended questions in the module requires use of textbooks, the Internet, and worksheets to focus thinking. Ultimately, there is a quiz that confirms if the individual is an informed citizen.
Elementary, middle and high school

The Night Watchmen: A Collaborative Earth Science & Geometry Project
Mary Norris, Physics Teacher, Radford High School
10:45-11:45 - Roanoke G (This session repeats on Monday 2:15-3:15)
Participants in this session will learn how high school science and math students are using a telescope and ccd-camera to search for near-earth asteroids. Students in earth science measure the asteroid position and coordinate information with the Planetary Center in Cambridge, MA. Students in geometry class use the measurements to calculate and plot asteroid orbits on the TI-92. The session will also discuss the GTE Gift Grant as a source of funding for similar projects.
High school

Photos in Space
Richard Murphy, Former Chief of Photo Operations, NASA
110:45-11:45 - Roanoke E
Experience an historical prospective of the photographic techniques developed for various NASA space missions. Learn how photography developed for space and how the application of photo emulsions can be used to enhance your students' educational experience.
Elementary, middle and high school

Nature on the Move
Dr. Nicholas Fraser, Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology, Virginia Museum of Natural History
Sonja Wolen, Education Manager, Virginia Museum of Natural History
10:45-11:45 - Roanoke F (This session repeats on Monday 2:15-3:15)
Learn how to use tools to help you teach - traveling education kits and publications for teachers and students available FREE! Materials include insects, vertebrates, Virginia Rocks, fossils and dinosaurs.
Elementary, middle and high school

Inquiry + Humor = Science Court
Wade Whitehead, 3rd Grade Teacher, Crystal Spring Elementary School, Roanoke & Consultant with Tom Snyder Productions
10:45-11:45 - Crystal A
Science Court, a new CD-ROM series, mixes animated courtroom drama with hands-on science activities and a proven learning process to teach kids fundamental science concepts. As each case unfolds, students examine the facts and perform experiments that teach them good scientific practice, and help them predict the verdict. Science has never been so fun, or so funny!
Elementary and middle school

Students and Scientists Weave a "Nitrate Net"
Sherry Barr, Middle School Teacher, Baltimore City Schools
Bob Keddell, Middle School Teacher, Baltimore City Schools
Jean King, Principal,Gloucester County Schools
10:45-11:45 - Crystal C (This session repeats on Monday 11:00-12:00)
Join this session to learn about activities from a 200 page curriculum coordinated to the Virginia SOLs that are currently being implemented by 31 middle schools in Maryland and Virginia. Learn about a growing website, observe advanced scientific testing and see how schools in the Chesapeake Bay airshed can contribute data concerning the deposition of nitrates that could influence the Clean Air Act of the USA.
Middle school

Weather Labs in Class and Online
Dave Carroll, Earth Science Teacher, Pulaski County High School
10:45-11:45 - Buck Mt Lab (This session repeats Monday 1:00-2:00)
Using some basic weather instruments and observations, learn how students can forecast and evaluate computer-driven forecasts available on the Internet. Participate in some "hands-on" weather measurements via the Web.
Middle and high school

Link Your Students to Math and Science through NASA CONNECT
Dr.Thomas E. Pinelli, Technology and Distance Learning Officer, NASA Langley
Dr. Bill Williams, Program Evaluator, NASA Langley
10:45-11:45 - Monroe Computer Lab (This session repeats Monday 2:15-3:15)
Learn how you can use NASA CONNECT to enrich the teaching of math and science with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs). Each of the five 30-minute instructional (television and Internet) programs includes a lesson, a classroom experiment, and an interactive web-based component. NASA CONNECT is free.
Elementary and middle school

Looking for Ways to Teach SOL's in Force, Motion, and Energy
Janell Love, 5th Grade Teacher, Back Creek Elementary, Roanoke
10:45-11:45 - Crystal D
Learn activities that will grab your students attention and help yhou teach the SOL's listed under this strand
Elementary

Panel Discussion of Virginia SOLs in SCIENCE
Deloris Dalton, Secondary Science Specialist, Virginia Department of Education, Richmond
Wade Whitehead, Teacher, Crystal Spring Elementary School, Roanoke City Schools
Charles Pace, Coordinator for Science, Albemarle County
George Glasson, Associate Professor, Science Education, Virginia Tech
1:00-2:00 - Roanoke F (This session repeats on Monday 1:00-2:00)
Discuss key issues and concerns in assisting students to improve their achievement on the Virginia Science SOLs. Learn about strategies, models and resources recommended by panel members to help teachers in this task.
Elementary, middle and high school

Panel Discussion of Virginia SOLs in MATH
Patricia Wright, Director of Secondary Instruction, Virginia Department of Education, Richmond
Sandra Thomas, Principal, Eagle Rock Elementary School, Botetourt County
Skip Wilson, Assistant Professor, Teaching & Learning, Virginia Tech
Ron Weaver, Principal, Back Creek Elementary School, Roanoke County
1:00-2:00pm - Roanoke E (This session repeats on Monday 1:00-2:00)
Discuss key issues and concerns in assisting students to improve their achievement on the Virginia Science SOLs. Learn about strategies, models and resources recommended by panel members to help teachers in this task.
Elementary, middle and high school

Mountains of Geo-resources: Landslides in the Classroom
Dr. Skip Watts, Director, Institute for Engineering Geosciences, Radford University, and Dalton Distinguished Professor of Geology
1:00-2:00 - Crystal D
Web sites, email, CD's, and presentation software are causing a landslide of soon-to-be-available teaching materials aimed at the geology content of SOL's. Learn about: Virginia's official geology web page, Virginia geology teaching CD's, and the summer geology field school for teachers. Also, the use of the Web to share photos and journal entries during Watts' rock climbing expedition to investigate the cause of the fatal Yosemite landslide as seen on The Learning Channel and heard on National Public Radio.
Elementary, middle and high school

Tools for Teachers: Enhancing Your Teaching with New Technologies.
Sherri Guilliams Turner, Ph.D., Office of Distance and Distributed Learning, Virginia Tech
1:00 -2:00pm - Buck Mountain
The goal of this session is to provide hands-on experience with inexpensive/free tools for teachers. Participants will be given tips and strategies for developing exciting and creative projects using these technologies. This session is designed for the novice computer user.
Elementary, Middle and High School

Are We Still Shortchanging Girls: Gender Equity in Schools
Carol Burger, Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Virginia Tech
1:00-2:00 - Roanoke H
Although progress has been made over the past 10 years, girls are still underrepresented in college science and technology majors, particularly physics, engineering, and computer sciences. Strategies for attracting girls to science, math and the use of technologies and for keeping them engaged throughout their K-12 experience will be presented.
Elementary, middle and high school

RCX/RoboLab
Dan LaFountain, Product Manager, LEGO Dacta
1:00-2:00 - Roanoke G (This session repeats on Monday 2:15-3:15)
Learn about the new RCX/RoboLab material from Lego. It is based on the Programmable Brick developed at MIT. This presentation will be a constructionist-based approach to teaching using these materials.
Elementary, middle and high school

The Living Classrooms Foundation - "Learning By Doing"
Bob Keddell, Education Program Developer, Living Classrooms Foundation, Baltimore
Sherry Barr, Education Program Developer, Living Classrooms Foundation, Baltimore
1:00-2:00 - Crystal A
The Living Classrooms Foundation has a twelve year tradition of using real world settings and subject matter to motivate students to learn. This session will highlight the Foundation's 23 programs that service over 55,000 students annually on or around the Chesapeake Bay region as well as the Foundation's new internet outreach programming.
Elementary, middle and high school

Inquiry on the web
Brian Ward, Instructional Technologist, Entomology Dept., Virginia Tech
Kathy Cennamo, Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, Virginia Tech
Susan Eriksson, Director, Virginia Tech Museum of Natural History and Associate Professor, Department of Geological Sciences
1:00-2:00 - Monroe Computer Lab (This session repeats on Tuesday 2:15-3:15)
Learn how you can examine virtual specimens from exhibits and collections previously reserved for scientists only. Explore the museum online and exercise an insider's opportunity for scientific inquiry.
Elementary, middle and high school

Grant Writing
Carol Burger, Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Virginia Tech
2:15-3:15 - Roanoke F
As Senior Program Office for the Program for Women and Girls at the National Science Foundation, Dr. Burger oversaw the review of hundreds of proposals and distributed over $15 million during 1996. She will give examples of successful strategies for obtaining funds from both private and government sources.
Elementary, middle and high school

Project Jason
Kim Jackson, Utilization Specialist, Blue Ridge Public Television
Tom Fitzpatrick , Teacher, Breckinridge Middle School, Roanoke
2:15-3:15 - Crystal A
Become part of a year round expedition-driven, inquiry-based learning experience that meets the SOLs for science and technology. The JASON Project offers specially designed hands-on classroom exercises, field work, computer activities, and a deeper more interactive and comprehensive classroom internet encounter. Find out how you can receive a free one day training session and come away with a FREE curriculum that meets the Virginia SOLs in science and technology!
Elementary, middle and high school

Inquiry on the web
Brian Ward, Instructional Technologist, Entomology Dept., Virginia Tech
Kathy Cennamo, Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, Virginia Tech
Susan Eriksson, Director, Virginia Tech Museum of Natural History and Associate Professor, Department of Geological Sciences
2:15-3:15 - Monroe Computer Lab (This session repeats on Tuesday 1:00-2:00)
Learn how you can examine virtual specimens from exhibits and collections previously reserved for scientists only. Explore the museum online and exercise an insider's opportunity for scientific inquiry.
Elementary, middle and high school