STAO2012 Conference - All Days

Tap into skills you never knew you had. This creative approach will help students develop better communication, collaboration, and creative thinking skills. Secondary science examples will be shared. This session includes hands-on activities.

Presenter: Leighanne Palombella

A Survival Guide for those unfamiliar with the physics concepts involved in teaching Optics. Topics include how the eye, brain, and light are involved in “seeing things” plus an introduction to the basics of ray diagrams with plane mirrors.

Presenter: Dave Erb

Schedule these “FUN” activities on Friday and your students will never want to miss another Friday again. Most of the activities are geared to grade 11 biology courses and can be used for both college and university preparation classes.

Presenter: Ms. Laima Stoncius

After learning the reality of climate change, we need to send our students out on a positive, hopeful note - for them to become change agents. Google Maps is THE platform for students to share research and remediation suggestions for a world issue.

Presenter: Meg O'Mahony

Play with the "Candle Family"- PEOE and build a "Lava Lamp" - Inquiry lab to guide students through the Particle Theory.

Presenter: Jenny Shaw

How to scrounge. Learn about different places to get supplies (not just Dollarama) to build a science classroom into a place where experimentation and investigation can be done. Learn how to use different tools and materials. Learn where you can get stuff for free.

Presenter: Douglas Vallance
Associate Presenter(s): Kristina Gyetvan

The University of Guelph's library showcases SPOT (The Science Portal for Ontario Teachers). SPOT modules align with the grade 12 curriculum and embed skill development in journal article analysis and critique, paraphrasing, and academic integrity.

Presenter: Dale Lackeyram
Associate Presenter(s): JP Lewis,Clarke Mathany

Teach proportionality - it's fun and it's functional.

Presenter: Racquel Carlow
Associate Presenter(s): peter carlow

Genomics is changing the way that we will treat our people, feed the hungry, and fuel the world. This presentation will discuss new discoveries and provide hands-on activities to explain this new frontier of science.

Presenter: Alison Symington

Experience Discrepant Events and Inquiry Learning. See demos in electrochem; perform relative atomic mass activity. Take the opportunity to play a series of novel classroom games. Receive a CD with 15 experimental outlines and classroom games.

Presenter: John Eix
Associate Presenter(s): Irwin Talesnick

What does it mean to be a successful undergraduate student? What can we do to support learning and development? How can we help the transition into university? Join our panel of university representatives and have your questions answered.

Presenter: Bonnie Lasby
Associate Presenter(s): Tony Vannelli

Are you looking for the latest news from Nunavut? Find out how changes, including climate, economic, political and societal changes are affecting animal and plant populations, the native Inuit people and the rest of the world.

Presenter: Jennifer Allen

Learn how to teach the agricultural components of the curriculum. The workshop will include an overview of current farming practices in Ontario and resources to use in your classroom.

Presenter: Nicole Swain

Bring the riches of Canadian diamonds to your students with a resource for high school classrooms. Learn about diamond formation; the modern technology used in discovery, extraction, and processing of diamonds; and career opportunities that are available.

Presenter: Janice Williams

Reveal the power of enzyme kinetics through a real-world application to biofuels. In this workshop, determine the rate of reaction for the enzyme cellobiase - a key enzyme in the production of cellulosic ethanol (a highly researched biofuel).

Presenter: Bob Malyk

Bring your senior science classroom online with McGraw-Hill Ryerson’s ConnectSchool™. Learn how to support scientific literacy and inquiry through visually engaging, technology-rich interactive teaching tools. This easy-to-use web-based program connects you with your students online both in and outside the classroom!

Presenter: Cathy Fan

Students often have trouble conceptualizing how selective gene expression works. In this workshop, participants use manipulatives to teach the concept and explain the connection to genetic engineering. From SEPUP’s Science & Global Issues Program.

Presenter: Paul Oravetz
Associate Presenter(s): TBD

Three culminating tasks for the grade 6 electricity strand, based on solar energy and on these roles (solar architect, solar educator, and solar entrepeneur) will be presented. Build circuits with solar panels and explore engaging curriculum!

Presenter: Steve Bibla

The GalileoScope is a replica of Galileo's telescope. It is optimized for educational use and costs about $30. We have developed a curriculum-linked, activity-based guide to using the GalileoScope to teach the grade 9-10 Optics and Astronomy strands.

Presenter: Olga Michalopoulos

This workshop will present a collection of short activities/demos for the grades 9 and 10 Academic and Applied Science courses. The resource comprises activities/demos in all four content areas of the courses: biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics. A fifth component, Teaching Tips, is also included.

Presenter: Denis McGowan
Associate Presenter(s): Marie Aragona, Stephen Haberer