2006 Philadelphia Annual Meeting (22–25 October 2006)
Session No. 145 Tuesday, 24 October 2006
8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Pennsylvania Convention Center: Exhibit Hall C

T51. GK12 (Graduate-K–12) Education: Improving Understanding of Geologic Concepts at All Levels (Posters)

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145-186ELEMENTARY GEOSCIENCE CURRICULUM CONDUCTED BY A MUSEUM-UNIVERSITY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP: LYNCH, Sheila1, LEDESMA, Jessica1, MORRIS, Mariana1, SNETSELAAR, Karen1, SEMOS, Dana2, and CLARK, Holly2, (1) Biology, Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA 19131, lynch.sheila@gmail.com, (2) Children's Education, Wagner Free Institute of Science, Philadelphia, PA 19121
145-287THE GK12 EXPERIENCE IN THE FIFTH GRADE CLASSROOM WITH AT-RISK STUDENTS: THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES: MCNEAL, Karen S., Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University, 8502 Easton Commons Dr, Apt #104, Houston, TX 77095, ksell@neo.tamu.edu, STUESSY, Carol L., Teaching, Learning and Culture, Texas A&M University, TAMU 4232, college Station, TX 77843, SIMANEK, Eric, Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, TAMU 3255, college Station, TX 77843, and HERBERT, Bruce E., Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M Univ, College Station, TX 77843-3115
145-388WEST (WATER, THE ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE AND TEACHING): LINKING SCIENTISTS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS THROUGH WATERSHED EDUCATION: GODSEY, Holly S.1, PETERSEN, Erich U.1, CHAPMAN, David S.1, HARBISON, Christopher W.2, HYNEK, Scott A.1, UNO, Kevin1, and WILKINSON, Elliot2, (1) Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah, 135 S. 1460 E. Rm 719, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, godsey@earth.utah.edu, (2) Department of Biology, University of Utah, 257 South 1400 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, harbison@biology.utah.edu
145-489GK-12 FELLOWS AS CATALYSTS FOR REFORM OF SCIENCE EDUCATION: LINNEMAN, Scott, Geology Department, Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9080, scott.linneman@wwu.edu
145-590GK12 (GRADUATE-K-12) AT NMSU: HOW INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE EDUCATION ENHANCES THE EARTH SCIENCES: MCMILLAN, Nancy J., Geological Sciences, New Mexico State Univ, Box 30001, MSC 3AB, Las Cruces, NM 88003, nmcmilla@nmsu.edu
145-691GK-12 PARTNERSHIP FOR EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT ON THE U.S. MEXICO BORDER: A FIRST LOOK: MILLER, Kate C., Geological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968-0555, miller@geo.utep.edu
145-792THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE GK-12 EARTH PROJECT: ENRICHING EARTH SCIENCE IN RURAL TENNESSEE MIDDLE SCHOOLS THROUGH RESEARCH-BASED ACTIVITIES ON CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY: MORA, C.I.1, HORN, S.P.2, ORVIS, K.H.2, CHAMPION, L.J.3, KAH, L.C.1, SUMRALL, C.D.1, HARDEN, C.P.2, GRISSINO-MAYER, H.D.2, and REARDEN, K.T.4, (1) Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Univ of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, cmora@utk.edu, (2) Dept. of Geography, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, (3) College of Arts and Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, (4) Dept. Theory and Practice in Teacher Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996
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145-994SUCCESSFULL TEACHER / FELLOW PARTNERSHIPS IN THE G:K-12 PROGRAM: BAYRD, Garrett, 9720 6th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117, gbb@shanwil.com and STINGER, Diane, Irving Middle School, 911 N. Grant, Pocatello, ID 83204
145-1095HOW A GEOSCIENTIST INVADED MY 8TH GRADE CLASSROOM: GALYAS, Leslie, Science, Springfield Middle School, 7001 Madison Ave, Holland, OH 43528, spms_lg@nwoca.org and MACKENZIE, Richard Allen III, Geological Sciences, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43402
145-1196TAPPING AN UNDERUTILIZED RESOURCE, INVOLVING SECONDARY EDUCATORS IN YOUR RESEARCH: MACKENZIE, Richard Allen III, Geological Sciences, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43402, mackfsl@msn.com
145-1297ENHANCING URBAN GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION THROUGH “SCIENCE FOR OUR SCHOOLS”, A GK-12 PROGRAM AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES: MAYO, Dave P., Department of Geological Sciences, California State Univ Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032, dmayo@calstatela.edu
145-1398DELAWARE GK-12: IMPROVEMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION IN VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AND COTEACHING: MADSEN, John, Geological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, jmadsen@udel.edu, WATSON, George, Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, SCANTLEBURY, Kathryn, Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, ALLEN, Deborah, Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, DONHAM, Richard, Mathematics and Science Education Resource Center, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, and QUILLEN, Amy, Instructional Services, New Castle County Vocational Techincal School District, Wilmington, DE 19808
145-1499THE BOSTON COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL SEISMOLOGY PROJECT: INVITING STUDENTS INTO THE WORLD OF SCIENCE RESEARCH: KAFKA, Alan L.1, BARNETT, G. Michael2, EBEL, John E.1, MOULIS, A. Macherides1, CAMPBELL, Leslie A.1, and SMITH, Dina M.1, (1) Weston Observatory of Boston College, 381 Concord Rd, Weston, MA 02493, anastasia.macherides.1@bc.edu, (2) Lynch School of Education, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
145-15100GK12 (GRADUATE-K12) EDUCATION: IMPROVING UNDERSTANDING OF GEOLOGIC CONCEPTS THROUGH OCEAN LITERACY AND COMMUNICATION ACROSS DISCIPLINES: GREELY, Teresa and LODGE, Angela, College of Marine Science, University of South Florida, 140 Seventh Avenue S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, greely@marine.usf.edu
145-16101SUCCESSFUL ASPECTS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION'S GK-12 PROGRAM: CORMAS, Peter C.1, BARUFALDI, James P.1, and BANNER, Jay L.2, (1) Science and Mathematics Education Center, The University of Texas at Austin, SZB 340, Austin, TX 78712, pcc@mail.utexas.edu, (2) Jackson School of Geosciences and Environmental Science Institute, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712
145-17102ROCK – ON! A HANDS-ON LABORATORY EXPERIENCE DEVELOPED FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE SPECIALISTS: WOLFE, Amy L., Department of Geology & Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, Room 200 SRCC, 4107 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15260-3332, alw11@pitt.edu, PELLATHY, Stephen, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Pittsburgh, 100 Allen Hall, 3941 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, CARTIER, Jennifer, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, 5523 Wesley Posvar Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, and GRABOWSKI, Joseph, Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Chevron Science Center, 219 Parkman Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
145-18103NEOGEO (NORTHEAST OHIO GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION OUTREACH): PROVIDING EFFECTIVE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: MUNRO-STASIUK, Mandy J. Sr, Geography, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242, mmunrost@kent.edu, WITTER, Donna L., Department of Geology, Kent State University, ORTIZ, Joseph D., Department of Geology, Kent State Univ, 336 McGilvrey Hall, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001, and SHERIDAN, Scott C., Dept of Geography, Kent State University, 413 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242
145-19104DOVETAILING SCIENCE CONTENT INSTRUCTION AND PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING FOR SUCCESSFUL GK-12 FELLOW PREPARATION: WITTER, Donna L.1, ORTIZ, Joseph D.1, MUNRO-STASIUK, Mandy J.2, and SHERIDAN, Scott2, (1) Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242, dwitter@kent.edu, (2) Department of Geography, Kent State University, 413 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242
145-20105REASONS FOR THE SEASONS: CREATING HANDS-ON INQUIRY-BASED ACTIVITIES FROM COOKBOOK LABS: VLACK, Yvette, Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242, yvlack@kent.edu
145-21106CONSTRUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A GEOSCAPE GARDEN FOR TEACHING AN 8TH GRADE EARTH SCIENCE UNIT: ARNOLD, B.J. and CHERMANSKY, Joseph, Department of Geology, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242, bjarnold@kent.edu
145-22107ENGAGE, INTERACT, AND INSPIRE: A TWO-WEEK JOURNEY INTO THE HYDROLOGIC CYCLE THROUGH INQUIRY DEVELOPED AS PART OF THE NEOGEO PROGRAM: HART, Bethany I., Department of Geology, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242, bhart4@kent.edu and HOCHSTETLER, Carol J., Science Education, Dalton Local School District, Dalton, OH 44618
145-23108TEACHING VOLCANOLOGY ABOARD THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCIENCE EXPLORER: SAGINOR, Ian and CARR, Michael J., Geological Sciences, Rutgers University, 610 Taylor Rd, Piscatoway, NJ 08854, saginor@rci.rutgers.edu
145-24109CONNECTING TEXTBOOK FACTS TO GEOLOGIC RESEARCH METHODS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE USING ARC9 GIS, PLATE TECTONCIS DATA, AND BEACH SANDS: MACLEAN, John S., Geology, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812, john.maclean@umontana.edu and PLAUTZ, Michael, Hellgate Elementary School, 2385 Flynn Lane, Missoula, MT 59808

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