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The Fragile Ice
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Join NSTA, NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and
the National Science Foundation (NSF) in celebrating the International Polar Year
(IPY). IPY promises to advance our understanding of how the Earth's remote polar
regions impact global climate systems, to bring about fundamental advances in many
areas of science, and to fire the enthusiasm of students for future careers in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics. Register today!
Update: In addition to the IPY Symposium - The Fragile Ice - stop by America's
Center Rooms 230 and 224 on Friday, March 30, beginning at 8:00 a.m., to experience 1-hour presentations from leading scientists
about the topic of Global Climate Change. Also on Saturday, March 31, more presentations on Global Climate Change in America's
Center Room 231 also beginning at 8:00 a.m. For more information see the International Polar Year sessions' programs below.
Tickets are not required to attend these 1-hour presentations.
This exciting Symposium, designed for grade 5-8 educators, will delve into science
content and educational activities developed by NASA, NOAA, and NSF. This event
is a blended professional development experience that includes this face-to-face
learning opportunity at the conference followed by several online experiences, -a
discussion listserv and two NSTA Web Seminars- designed to extend the interactivity
between the participants and the presenters.
Program Overview
This half-day symposium focuses on the role of ice in Earth's changing climate and
the impact on life. NOAA, NASA, and NSF scientists and educational specialists will
guide participants through easy-to-understand explanations and activities that enhance
knowledge of common Earth science concepts, such as ice as a time capsule. The activities
will address science education standards of learning with engaging, inquiry-based
approaches.
All participants will receive educational materials and information about resources
that are available at the IPY web site.
A raffle of fantastic prizes will take place at the end of the program, and refreshments
will be provided.
Graduate credit may be available at an additional cost to participants. To receive
graduate credit, participants must pay a nominal fee and complete an action plan
and a lesson plan. All Symposium participants will receive a certificate from NSTA
stating the number of seating hours (4.5 hours).
Date/Time
Friday, March 30, 2007
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
In addition to the face-to-face Symposium at the Conference, two Web Seminars featuring
the presenters of The Fragile Ice will be held in following weeks. Participants
will also be invited to join with the presenters in a moderated discussion listserv.
Location
The Symposium will take place in Room 231 of the America's Center Convention Center,
in St. Louis, MO. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and
housing if necessary.
Cost/Registration
Participants will pay a $44 advance registration fee or $49 onsite at the Conference.
This fee covers the cost of the refreshments and folder materials. Travel, meals,
lodging, general conference registration, and graduate credit fees (where applicable)
are the responsibility of participants. Register today!
Presenters
Meet the scientists and educational specialists who will be presenting at the
IPY/NSTA
Symposium: The Fragile Ice:
Agenda
See the Symposium agenda, including learning
outcomes for the program and alignment with the National Science Education Standards.
Web Seminars
Two Web Seminars featuring the Symposium presenters are scheduled to take place
after the face-to-face program in December. The Web Seminars begin at 6:30 p.m.
Eastern time.
Web Seminars are free, interactive, live sessions of online professional development.
The 90-minute sessions feature NASA, FDA, NSF, and NOAA scientists, education experts,
and NSTA Press authors. You do not have to attend the Symposium in order to participate
in the Web Seminars.
For more information contact symposia@nsta.org
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Underwritten in part by NSF, NASA, and NOAA.
