Events Archive

The following is an archive of the events the Science Education Department has presented or helped facilitate.

 

Note: many events were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2019-2020 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
February 20, 2020 AFSE: Lend Me a Hand: A Bioengineering Challenge Imagine you only had one hand, or only one functioning limb. How would you be able to do everyday things? What if an artificial hand or limb could be designed for you? This workshop will take you through the engineering design process as you learn about the form and function of the hand and limbs so that you can design and build several different working versions. Alberto Lazaro is an elementary teacher in Montebello Unified School District who incorporates lots of engineering, 3D printing and technology into his classes. This series of activities was inspired by students in his classroom!
December 5, 2019 AFSE: PhysTEC DemoDays - Forces and Motion See some demonstrations and try out some labs which help teach about forces, motion and Newton's Laws. While the emphasis for this is middle and high school, elementary teachers will learn lots, too!
November 20, 2019 AFSE: Getting Outside for NGSS Join Kurt Holland and learn to use the science education field's engaging secret weapon, carefully structured outdoor learning. Participants in this session get access to high-quality NGSS resources from Lawrence Hall of Science and learn how to manage outdoor instruction focused upon making sense of the world with the SEPS.
November 12, 2019 AFSE: NGSS and ELD - Some Ideas on Integrating Our Science and ELD Lessons In this workshop you will participate in a series of NGSS lessons that are integrated with ELD and the arts for the upper elementary class. Come ready to be a student who experiences the lessons, as well as a teacher who reflects on the effectiveness of the integration strategies.
October 2, 2019 AFSE: Leveraging technology to address the 3 Dimensions of NGSS Participants will engage in a 3D lesson that utilizes Google's Science Journal to show how built- in device features can be used as powerful science sensors and tools.
September 30, 2019 AFSE: Fun Science Lessons from 2019 Young Scientists Camp For the past 20 years the Science Education Department has hosted a summer science camp for area youth. CSULB students work alongside a mentor teacher to prepare and teach science lessons for kids. Come find out about the camp and try your hand at some of their favorite lessons.
September 18, 2019 AFSE: K-3 Life Sciences - A Tapestry of Survival Tapestry of Survival (K-3) looks at the progression of life science laterally. All participants will see how the lesson sequence was created and then participate in one-three activities in the sequence. During discussion, grade levels will be able to share their experiences and see how the lessons build.

2018-2019 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May 6, 2019 AFSE: Science Learning Center! Join CNSM's SLC coordinator, Rick O'Connor, for some hands-on activities.
May 3, 2019 AFSE: Digging into Science: Exploring Environmental Science for K-2 Master teacher Martha Cervantes presents soil, plants, and growing things! This is part of a lesson sequence that she taught and was featured in Science and Children magazine.
April 26, 2019 AFSE: Ocean Institute! Come engage in a true STEM experience grounded in a real-world problem: Ocean. You will examine, model and measure ocean acidification and construct promising solutions related to renewable energy; while participating in a team activity, wind turbine.
April 22, 2019 AFSE: Population Connection! Come in and participate in activities for kids that focus on cross-cutting concepts of cause and effect as well as scale. We'll explore population trends, population explosions and declines.
April 17, 2019 AFSE: Tasty Thermodynamics! The Chemistry of Ice Cream Join CNSM's Dr. Elaine Bernal for a fun night of learning about physical chemistry and materials and science concepts while making tasty treats.
March 19, 2019 AFSE: Properties of Gases Join Cassandra Whitsett, an experienced educator, as she facilitates hands on activities, economical experiments with gases-- adaptable for different grade levels.
February 28, 2019 AFSE: Beetles! Join Kurt Holland from the Science Education department for an evening that will showcase The Lawrence Hall of Science, Beetles Program.
November 28, 2018 AFSE: Earthquakes! Join Bob DeGroot, the education and outreach coordinator, from the USGS Earthquake Science Center, for an interactive adventure.
October 30, 2018 AFSE: Plastic Pollution and Marine Critters Jim DePompei from the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium introduce engaging, marine-science related activities for the classroom.
October 18, 2018 AFSE: Engaging your students in our urban ocean Join Linda Chilton from the USC Sea Grant Program as she facilitates Community based science initiatives to support student learning and involvement. The workshop will allow teachers to work with partners on identifying local coastal issues, data gaps and how students can take a role whether in designing questions to pursue or sharing their findings with community decision makers.
September 12, 2018 AFSE: Model Lessons from Science Camp Join Dr. Laura Henriques from the Science Education department for an evening that will showcase some of the favorite lessons your colleagues did during the 2018 Summer Young Scientist Camp.

2017-2018 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May 3, 2018 AFSE: Physical Science Activities Join Dr. Laura Henriques for physical science activities.
April 9, 2018 AFSE: Engaging in Issues-based Science What happens when an animal is introduced to a new area in which it doesn't usually live? Come experience ways to think critically about an issue using scientific evidence.
April 5, 2018 AFSE: Making Sense of the Coast with NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Join us for a fun evening of exploring the science of the shoreline and wonders of the waterfront. After engaging with coastal climate connections outside the classroom, we will explore the California coast using satellite images to make sense of surf breaks, coastal ecosystems, and human impacts. We shall explore opportunities for your future students to become coastal stewards while learning science and provide access to high quality teaching resources from the California Coastal Commision, NOAA, and USC-Sea Grant.
March 7, 2018 AFSE: Science Beyond the Classroom Everyone loves a school field trip, right? Well, maybe. It can be a lot of work for the teacher and given budget restrictions and concerns related to mandated testing, a source of concern for administrators. Do kids really learn in these spaces? Are field trips worth all the extra time and effort? Join Dr. Jim Kisiel from the Science Education department here at CSULB on a journey through the Science Learning Center here on campus. Learn about science learning in these spaces and explore ways to rethink the traditional school field trip and create a more meaningful and connected science learning experience.
February 13, 2018 AFSE: Population Connection Join Jim Corboy in exploring trends in the mammal we're most interested in - humans! Come experience hands-on activities for many different grade-bands.
December 4, 2017 AFSE: What's the MATTER? Join Carolina Biological's, Sandy Bosnik, as she will be guiding you using inquiry-based physical science investigations to explore integrated NGSS performance expectations, cross-cutting concepts and science and engineering practices.
November 8, 2017 AFSE: Welcome to Earthquake Country--Early Earthquake Warning and the Big One Learn about how early warning works and how it will change how we respond to earthquakes. This session will include several hands on activities.
October 12, 2017 AFSE: Math in a Basket Join presenters from Dynamic Results as they apply common core concepts and vocabulary to real life models, including original art projects.
September 26, 2017 AFSE: FOSStering the Next Generation Join Maggie Ostler, from FOSS for an exciting presentation while tackling an engineering challenge. Build a cart, then develop and perform tricks using the cart.
September 12, 2017 AFSE: Model Lessons from Science Camp Join, Dr. Laura Henriques, Director, CSULB's Young Scientists Camp for an evening of science lessons conducted during 2017 Young Scientists Camp. The evening will showcase some of the favorite lessons your colleagues did as Teaching Associates during this program.

2016-2017 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May 8, 2017 AFSE: Forensics Lab Join Ward's Facilitator, Sandy Bosnik, as she guides your exploration of the science behind crime scene investigations by using hands-on lab procedures.
April 5, 2017 AFSE: Untitled Join Jeff Frates from Carolina Biological Supply as he conducts a presentation geared towards K-5 pre-service educators.
March 16, 2017 AFSE: Watershed Wonders and the Wonderful World of Plankton! Join Jim DePompei and Carl Carranza from the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium as they introduce engaging, marine-science related activities for the elementary and middle school classroom.
February 21, 2017 AFSE: Can You Hear Me Now? Join Dr. Laura Henriques from the Science Education department and explore how sound can make matter vibrate, and vibrating matter can make sound. Come explore waves and sound to learn more about this first grade science standard.
January 28, 2017 Teacher Get Together Are you an educator looking for helpful resources and/or looking to meet and connect with other like-minded educators who love science and the outdoors?! Come join us.
December 8, 2016 PhysTEC Demo Day Activities: Physics Engineering. Hosted by PhysTEC.
November 28, 2016 AFSE: Living in Earthquake Country! - ShakeOuts, QuakeCatchers, Forecasts, and a view from the Big Bend Join Dr. Robert de Groot, the coordinator for communication, education, and outreach for the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning program at the USGS Earthquake Science Center in Pasadena, CA., and learn about how Southern California’s beautiful landscape was formed through plate tectonics.
November 10, 2016 PhysTEC Demo Day Theme: Energy and Momentum. Hosted by PhysTEC.
November 10, 2016 AFSE: Watershed Wonders and the Wonderful World of Plankton! Join Jim DePompei and Carl Carranza from the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium as they introduce engaging, marine-science related activities for the elementary and middle school classroom.
November 5, 2016 NGSS in Practice Join Laura Henriques for a 3 hour workshop for elementary educators about force and motion.
October 25, 2016 AFSE: NASA - We're with You When you Fly (and when you teach!) Join Sarah Marcotte of the JPL Mars Public Engagement team as she flies you through the NASA universe of classroom curricula, visualizations, real time data and hands-on, minds-on activities that will engage, educate and inspire your students.
October 21-23, 2016 California Science Education Conference Hosted by CSTA in Palm Springs.
October 13, 2016 PhysTEC Demo Day Hosted by PhysTEC.
October 11, 2016 Women in STEM Panel Hosted by STEMx: Sisters in Motion. Come hear women professionals share their experiences in the STEM field.
October 8, 2016 PhysTEC Open House Hosted by PhysTEC.
September 14, 2016 Model Lessons from Science Camp Join, Laura Henriques, Director, CSULB’s Young Scientists’ Camp for an evening of science lessons conducted during 2016 Young Scientists Camp.
August 11-12 New Tools for Teaching H.S: Biology/Chemistry Workshop A free 2-day summer workshop(s) being held at CSULB this summer.

2015-2016 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
April 26, 2016 AFSE: Physical Science Round-Robin Participate in a couple of different physical science workshops presented by Science Education Master's Students. These hands-on lessons will help you understand physical science topics in the Next Generation Science Standards.
March 21, 2016 AFSE: Crime Scene Curriculum Using the science behind crime scene investigation, lab procedures and techniques from real forensics labs will be explored and linked to basic science concepts
March 15, 2016 5th annual Latino Health Equity Conference This conference aims to raise awareness and engagement in health equity research focused on Latinos - our nation's largest and fastest-growing minority population. It also provides a unique opportunity for interested students, community members, and professionals to collaborate with national thought leaders.
March 10, 2016 Physics Make and Teach Demo-day Hosted by PhysTEC
March 8, 2016 AFSE: Biodiversity Presentation Join Dr. Lesley Farmer, CSULB professor and coordinator for the Librarianship program, with a presentation on biodiversity.
February 24, 2016 AFSE: Something Fishy in the Classroom Join Educators from Cabrillo Marine Aquarium as they introduce engaging, marine-science related activities for elementary and middle school students.
October 28, 2015 AFSE: Hands-on Human Ecology Activities for the Next Generation Join Population Education Fellow, Isabelle Rios, as she guides you through activities such as: simulations, cooperative learning activities, quizzes, debate, and problem-solving challenges for the K-12 classroom.
October 6, 2015 AFSE: Something Fishy in the Classroom Join educators Jim DePompei and Carl Carranza from the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium as they introduce engaging, marine-science related activities for the elementary and middle school classroom.
September 28, 2015 AFSE: Science Activity Sampler Presented by the Young Scientists Camp staff.

2014-2015 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
April 23, 2015 AFSE: Crime Scene Curriculum Use hands-on lab procedures and techniques from real forensics labs as Ward's Scientific facilitator, Sandy Antalis, guides your exploration of the science behind crime scene investigations. Geared toward upper elementary through high school classes.
April 8, 2015 AFSE: NASA - We're with You When you Fly (and when you teach!) Join Sarah Marcotte of the JPL Mars Public Engagement team as she flies you through the NASA universe of classroom curricula, visualizations, real time data and hands-on, minds-on activities that will engage, educate and inspire your students.
March 17, 2015 AFSE: Hands-on Human Ecology Activities for the Next Generation Join Population Education Fellow, Isabelle Rios, as she guides you through activities such as: simulations, cooperative learning activities, quizzes, debate, and problem-solving challenges for the K-12 classroom.
February 23, 2015 AFSE: Something Fishy in the Classroom Join educators from Cabrillo Marine Aquarium as they introduce engaging, marine-science related activities from the elementary and middle school classroom. Presented by Jim De Pompei.
October 28, 2014 AFSE: The Chemistry of the Common Core and NGSS Presented by Margaret Ostler (FOSS). This workshop is designed to provide direct experience in a science investigation while building literacy skills in speaking, listening, expository writing with science notebooks and reading with informational texts.
September 17, 2014 AFSE: Engaging science lessons for the K-8 Classroom The Young Scientists Camp Staff will share exciting and effective science lessons taught during the 2014 summer science camp programs.

2013-2014 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May 1, 2014 Physical Science Round Robin  
April 24, 2014 Future Teachers of Scientists and Engineers of America  
March 18, 2014 Interactive Strategies for Teaching about the Moon and its Phases  
February 24, 2014 Biotech Workshop: Secondary Emphasis  
February 5, 2014 Earthquakes  
October 2, 2013 Connecting Literacy and Science Colleen Triesc from Bring Me A Book Foundation
September 24, 2013 Engaging Lessons for K-8 Classroom 2013 Young Scientists' Camp teachers

2012-2013 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
April 18, 2013 AFSE: Forensic Science and the Common Core: Exploring Blood Spatter Lynn Grady
March 19, 2013 AFSE: Something Fishy Cabrillo Aquarium
February 11, 2013 AFSE: Assessing Science Practices and Building Teacher Science Content  
February 9, 2013 AFSE: SC AApT New Physics Teacher Workshop: Waves  
November 28, 2012 AFSE: Shaking Out in Earthquake Country Dr. Robert DeGroot from the Southern California Earthquake Center at USC
November 7, 2012 AFSE: Measuring Matter Matters! Maggie Ostler from Delta Education
November 6, 2012 STAR: Next Generation Science Education Standards Laura Henriques
October 16, 2012 STAR: An Overview of the Turkish Education System Yilmaz Kara
October 4, 2012 AFSE: Introducing the Periodic Table Sandra Kaszynski

2011-2012 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May 3, 2012 AFSE: Physical Science Round Robin  
May 1, 2012 STAR: Blending Science Instruction and English Language Development in Elementary Classrooms Susan Gomez-Zwiep and Bill Straits (CSULB)
April 18, 2012 AFSE: Cambridge Physics Outfit Specialty Presentation Julie Entzminger
April 3, 2012 STAR: Supporting Science Discourse Practices in Online and On Ground Teacher Education Programs Fred Frekking (USC) and Imelda Nava (UCLA)
March 4, 2012 STAR: Improving Education for All: Active Learning in the Science Classroom Lisa Martin-Hansen
February 15, 2012 AFSE: Discover local species and the problems of contamination Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Staff
December 6, 2011 AFSE: How to Do Physical Science Labs with "Stuff" from the 99 Cent Store! Katie Beck, Physics Teacher-in-Residence
December 6, 2011 STAR: Evolution, Global Warming and Chemistry Discourse: An Overview of Student Research in Science Education, Graduate students recap of projects  
November 15, 2011 STAR: Promoting Empowerment and Professionalism Among Informal Educators Through Lesson Study Debbie DeRoma and Donna Ross
November 14, 2011 AFSE: Communication and Deep Space Network Sandy Kaszynski, NASA Teacher Specialist
October 25, 2011 STAR: Talking to Learn: The Role of Student Conversation in Literacy and Science Learning Lauren Shea and Terry Shanahan
October 11, 2011 AFSE: Magnetism and Electricity Activities Margaret Ostler, Delta Education/School Speciality - FOSS
October 4, 2011 STAR: Designing Professional Development for Science Teaching Jo Topps, Department of Science Education
September 19, 2011 AFSE: Summer Camp Activities Showcase: Modeling Life Science Activities for Middle and High School Standards Staff from CSULB's Young Scientists' Camp 2011

2010-2011 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May 3, 2011 AFSE: Bringing the Ocean into your Classroom Esther Nah and Jim De Pompei from Cabrillo Marine Aquarium demonstrate hands on activities to bring the ocean (and science) to your classroom.
May 2, 2011 STAR: Juicy Questions for Fruitful Inquiry - Investigating Science Learning at the Exploratorium Dr. Joshua Gutwill, Director of Visitor Research and Evaluation, Exploratorium
April 19, 2011 STAR: Making Meaning in Human-Dolphin Interactions in Zoological Facilities Dr. Diane Sweeney, Dolphin Quest
April 13, 2011 STAR: An Exploratory Study of Graduate Degrees Research in Science Education at Princess Nora University Dr. Hiya Almazroa, Princess Nora University, Saudi Arabia
March 16, 2010 STAR: Coaching Teachers with Tools for Integrating Literacy and Science Content Dr. Maria Grant, California State University, Fullerton
March 15, 2011 AFSE: Model Lessons from NASA - Physics of Sound Sandy Kaszynski, JPL/NASA Educator
February 15, 2011 STAR: New Science Education Standards on the Horizon: What Does it Mean for Science Educators Dr. Martin Storksdieck, Director of the National Academy of Sciences Board on Science Education
February 10, 2011 AFSE: Living with Earthquakes Bob DeGroot, Southern California Earthquake Center
December 6, 2010 STAR: Stemming the Tide: Understanding the Academic Success of Black Male College Students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors Dr. Saba Yohannes-Reda, CSULB
December 2, 2010 AFSE: Physical Science Lesson Round-Robin  
November 15, 2010 STAR: Homeless Education - What Every Teacher Should Know Rhonda Haramis, Bethune Transitional Center, LBUSD
November 9, 2010 AFSE: Something Fishy in the Classroom Cabrillo Aquarium
October 25, 2010 STAR: Slimy, Soft, or Spiky? Examining family interactions and the potential for science learning at touch tanks Dr. Jim Kisiel, Science Education Department, CSULB
October 12, 2010 AFSE: Model Lessons from NASA - they have more than space science! Sandra Kaszynski, JPL NASA
September 22, 2010 AFSE: Model Science Lessons from Young Scientists' Camp Staff from Young Scientists' Camp 2010
September 20, 2010 STAR: What I've Learned - 25 years of Teaching High School Physics Rod Ziolkowski, Whitney High School, ABC Unified School District

2009-2010 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May 12, 2010 STAR: Science Teacher Inductions - Lessons from the Field Dr. Julie Luft, Arizona State University
May 4, 2010 AFSE: Friends of the Fox Foundation Using a Local Endangered Species, the Channel Island Fox, to Teach Engaging Science Pat Meyer and Keri Dearborn
April 14, 2010 AFSE: Delta Scientific Inquiry Science at the Elementary Level - Mixtures & Solutions Maggie Ostler
April 14, 2010 STAR: Physics First - Physics for All! Craig Bouma, Loyola High School
April 13, 2010 STAR: STEM Career Changers and Their Sense of Identity Dr. Jane Grier, CSU Channel Islands and Dr. Carol Johnston, Mount Saint Mary's
March 10, 2010 AFSE: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Something's fishy in the Classroom  
February 25, 2010 AFSE: Southern California Earthquake Center Living with Earthquakes! Dr. Robert Groot
February 18, 2010 STAR: Revealing Student Learning in Museums Dr. Janette Griffin, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
December 1, 2009 AFSE: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium shares lessons for Teaching Marine Science K-12  
November 12, 2009 STAR: Top 10 Myths of Creationism & Their Flaws Dr. Ashley Carter, CSU Long Beach
November 9, 2009 STAR: How did we get the California Science Education Standards (and their challenges for science education in California) Dr. Bonnie Brunkhorst, CSU San Bernardino
November 5, 2009 AFSE: Science in Space: Educational Materials from NASA  
October 26, 2009 STAR: How Can We Make Them Get It? - Findings from research on communicating ocean sciences to public audiences Shawn Rowe
October 19, 2009 AFSE: The Ocean Institute Why should we care about watersheds?  
September 21, 2009 STAR: Science Education, Science Curriculum and Science Teacher Training in China Wang Su, Director of Centre for Science and Technology Education, China National Institute for Educational Research
September 17, 2009 AFSE: Model Science Lessons and Labs from Young Scientists' Camp  

2008-2009 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May 7, 2009 AFSE: Physical Science Lessons & Teaching Ideas CSULB Science Education Master's students
April 27, 2009 AFSE: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium: Teaching About Watersheds Cabrillo Aquarium
April 6, 2009 STAR: NARST/AERA Preview! Graduate students and faculty shared their research findings before presenting them at national conferences. MS alumni presenters included: Shehzad Bhojani, Susan Hunt, Padmini Kishore and Ron Rita. Faculty presenters: Susan Gomez-Zwiep, Laura Henriques, Jim Kisiel, Catherine Martin-Dunlop, and Bill Straits.
March 16, 2009 STAR: Urban Education: Science Teacher Retention in Urban Schools: A Study of Success and Failure Hedy Moscovici, CSU Dominguez Hills
March 9, 2009 AFSE: Teaching with NASA Educational Material JPL Education Outreach
February 26, 2009 AFSE: Classroom Management and Safety for K-12 science classes LA County Office of Education Science Consultant
February 23, 2009 STAR: The Thorny Issue of Reconciling Discourse Patterns, English Learners, and Science Assessment Terry Shanahan, UC Irvine
February 9, 2009 AFSE: Living with Earthquakes! USGS outreach
December 8, 2008 STAR: The Promise of Web-based Technology in Transforming Inquiry Science Teaching: Lessons from Elementary and Middle School Teachers Dr. Moses Ochanji, CSU San Marcos
December 4, 2008 AFSE: Getting a (Science) Teaching Job  
November 17, 2008 STAR: The Nature of Science and Evolution in Secondary High School Biology Textbooks: A Content Analysis Dr. Paul Narguizian, CSU Los Angeles
November 13, 2008 AFSE: Marine Science for the K-12 Classroom Cabrillo Aquarium
November 10, 2008 STAR: Science Education: Sputnik to Today Dr. Larry Yore, University of Victoria
October 20, 2008 STAR: Exploring the Impact of Visualization on Conceptual Understanding in Chemistry Dr. Barbara Gonzalez, CSU Fullerton
October 14, 2008 AFSE: NASA Educational Night JPL Education Outreach
September 25, 2008 AFSE: What did you do last summer? Model lessons from Science Camp YSC staff

2007-2008 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May 7, 2008 STAR: Writing to learn science using Calibrated Peer Review Dr. James Rudd, CSU Los Angeles
April 30, 2008 AFSE: Inquiry for the Elementary Classroom Maggie Ostler of Delta/FOSS
April 16, 2008 AFSE: NASA Educational Night Art Hammon from JPL
April 9, 2008 STAR: Fossils, photovoltaics and misconceptions: The challenges of learning (and teaching) science beyond the classroom Dr. James Kisiel, CSU Long Beach
March 11, 2008 AFSE: It all flows to me: The science of water and watersheds Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
March 5, 2008 STAR: Who decides if it is effective teaching? Wisdom from urban secondary science learners Dr. Donna Ross, San Diego State University
February 12, 2008 AFSE: Quickie Hands-on Activities That Meet the CA Science Standards  
February 6, 2008 STAR: Twenty Thousand Hours: An Introduction to the Field of Learning Environments Dr. Catherine Martin-Dunlop, CSU Long Beach
December 3, 2007 AFSE: Job Searching Tips Principals, human resource personnel, department chairs and other experts about the job searching process.
December 3, 2007 STAR: Taking Action in Science Education: Civic Involvement, Service-Learning, and Stewardship Dr. Amy Cox-Petersen, CSU Fullerton
November 14, 2007 AFSE: Bringing the Ocean into your Classroom Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
November 5, 2007 STAR: Sorting Through the Noise: What National Reports are telling us needs to be done in Science Education Dr. Herb Brunkhorst, CSU San Bernardino
October 8, 2007 AFSE: NASA Educational Night NASA/JPL
September 26, 2007 AFSE: Inquiry Activities - 3rd grade through HS YSC Staff

2006-2007 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May, 3, 2007 AFSE: Biotechnology at the Secondary Level CSULB alumni presenters
April 18, 2007 AFSE: Inquiry for the Elementary Classroom Maggie Ostler from Delta/FOSS
March 15, 2007 AFSE: NASA Education Event NASA/JPL
February 14, 2007 AFSE: Assessment 101!  
December 6, 2006 AFSE: The Job Search! Finding, Applying and Interviewing for Teaching Jobs  
November 30, 2006 AFSE: Integrating Math and Science in your Classroom Co-hosted by Future Math Teachers Association and the Cerritos College Math Club
November 6, 2006 AFSE: Integration Made Elementary: Connecting Life Sciences and Language Arts/ELD Drs. Susan Gomez-Zwiep and Bill Straits
October 12, 2006 AFSE: Physics Activities for the Upper Elementary/Middle School Classroom  
September 19, 2006 AFSE: A Round Robin of Science Activities Teaching Associates from Young Scientists' Camp/Summer Science Institute

2005-2006 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May 1, 2006 AFSE: Science Fairs and Family Science Night! Shelley Fernald and Rauline Boland
April 20, 2006 AFSE: The Nature of Science and Scientific Inquiry CSULB alumni
March 6, 2006 AFSE: Math and Science at a Magnet School Rod Ziolkowski, Whitney HS, ABC Unified
February 7, 2006 AFSE: Who Done It? Crime Scene Inquiry as a Teaching Tool  
December 1, 2005 AFSE: Landing a Teaching Job! Various: principals, department chairs, human resource personnel and our Education Career Placement Office
November 14, 2005 AFSE: NASA's Educational Materials JPL Educators
October 19, 2005 AFSE: Science and Literacy  
September 13, 2005 AFSE: Inquiry Round Robin  

2004-2005 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May 3, 2005 AFSE: NASA Educational Night David Seidel, Art Hammon and Carlo Cayetano from JPL
April 5, 2005 AFSE: Marine Sciences in the K-12 Classroom Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific
March 17, 2005 AFSE: Just Add Water - Strategies for Stewardship and Conservation! Benita Horn
February 15, 2005 AFSE: Rock On! Tips for Teaching Geology Dr. Sue Pritchard, La Habra
December 1, 2004 AFSE: Job Searching Tips & Strategies HR and personnel staff, principals and department chairs
November 11, 2004 AFSE: Science and Literacy Susan Garcia, Colin Powell Academy
October 25, 2004 AFSE: Forensic Science in the K-12 Classroom  
September 15, 2004 AFSE: Inquiry Round-Robin YSC Staff

2003-2004 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
May 10, 2004 AFSE: Science Activities and Demonstrations  
April 20, 2004 AFSE: NASA and Mars! David Seidel, Art Hammon, and Carlo Cayetano from JPL
March 25, 2004 AFSE: Science Fairs and Science Competitions  
March 1, 2004 AFSE: Science and Literacy  
December 8, 2003 AFSE: So, you want a Job! Preparing for the Job Market  
November 4, 2003 AFSE: NASA Educational Materials to Teach Math and Science Art Hammon and David Seidel from JPL
October 20, 2003 AFSE: Autism in Our Classrooms Teri Book, OC Kids
September 18, 2003 AFSE: Introduction to the AFSE and NSTA  

2002-2003 Science Education Events
Date Title Description
February 10, 2003 AFSE: Using NASA Educational Materials to Teach Math and Science Art Hammon and David Seidel from JPL
May 12, 2003 AFSE: Inquiry Science for All and NSTA and You Eric Brundin, Elizabeth Fessler, Martin Matthews
April 3, 2003 AFSE: Science Assessment - No Teacher Left Behind! Tim Williamson
March 11, 2003 AFSE: Perceptions of Science - What does the media tell us? Christine Honeyman Fazio
December 9, 2002 AFSE: Preparing for the Job Market Various principals, department chairs, human resource personnel and our Education Career Placement Office
November 19, 2002 AFSE: Science Field Trips Alma Bowman from Bolsa Chica Wetlands
October 8, 2002 AFSE: Science and Literacy  
September 16, 2002 AFSE: Introduction to AFSE and K-12 classroom activities Bill Ritz