2006 Philadelphia Annual Meeting (22–25 October 2006)

Session No. 145
Tuesday, 24 October 2006: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

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

GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers

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ELEMENTARY 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, (2)Children's Education, Wagner Free Institute of Science, Philadelphia, PA 19121, lynch.sheila@gmail.com, lynch.sheila@gmail.com
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THE 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, 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, ksell@neo.tamu.edu, ksell@neo.tamu.edu
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WEST (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, (2)Department of Biology, University of Utah, 257 South 1400 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, harbison@biology.utah.edu, harbison@biology.utah.edu
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GK-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, scott.linneman@wwu.edu
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GK12 (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, nmcmilla@nmsu.edu
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GK-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, miller@geo.utep.edu
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THE 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, (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, cmora@utk.edu, cmora@utk.edu
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SUCCESSFULL TEACHER / FELLOW PARTNERSHIPS IN THE G:K-12 PROGRAM
BAYRD, Garrett, 9720 6th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117 and STINGER, Diane, Irving Middle School, 911 N. Grant, Pocatello, ID 83204, gbb@shanwil.com, gbb@shanwil.com
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HOW A GEOSCIENTIST INVADED MY 8TH GRADE CLASSROOM
GALYAS, Leslie, Science, Springfield Middle School, 7001 Madison Ave, Holland, OH 43528 and MACKENZIE III, Richard Allen, Geological Sciences, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43402, spms_lg@nwoca.org, spms_lg@nwoca.org
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TAPPING AN UNDERUTILIZED RESOURCE, INVOLVING SECONDARY EDUCATORS IN YOUR RESEARCH
MACKENZIE III, Richard Allen, Geological Sciences, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43402, mackfsl@msn.com, mackfsl@msn.com
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ENHANCING 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, dmayo@calstatela.edu
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DELAWARE 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, 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, jmadsen@udel.edu, jmadsen@udel.edu
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THE 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, (2)Lynch School of Education, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, anastasia.macherides.1@bc.edu, anastasia.macherides.1@bc.edu
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GK12 (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, greely@marine.usf.edu
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SUCCESSFUL 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, (2)Jackson School of Geosciences and Environmental Science Institute, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, pcc@mail.utexas.edu, pcc@mail.utexas.edu
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ROCK – 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, 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, alw11@pitt.edu, alw11@pitt.edu
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NEOGEO (NORTHEAST OHIO GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION OUTREACH): PROVIDING EFFECTIVE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
MUNRO-STASIUK Sr, Mandy J., Geography, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242, 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, mmunrost@kent.edu, mmunrost@kent.edu
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DOVETAILING 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, (2)Department of Geography, Kent State University, 413 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242, dwitter@kent.edu, dwitter@kent.edu
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REASONS 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, yvlack@kent.edu
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CONSTRUCTION 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, bjarnold@kent.edu
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ENGAGE, 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 and HOCHSTETLER, Carol J., Science Education, Dalton Local School District, Dalton, OH 44618, bhart4@kent.edu, bhart4@kent.edu
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TEACHING 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, saginor@rci.rutgers.edu
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CONNECTING TEXTBOOK FACTS TO GEOLOGIC RESEARCH METHODS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE USING ARC9 GIS, PLATE TECTONCIS DATA, AND BEACH SANDS
MACLEAN, John S., Geology, Southern Utah University, Department of Physical Science - SC 309, 351 West University Boulevard, Cedar City, UT 84720 and PLAUTZ, Michael, Hellgate Elementary School, 2385 Flynn Lane, Missoula, MT 59808, johnmaclean@suu.edu, johnmaclean@suu.edu
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