NSTA Regional - Columbus, OH

Come see us at Booth #635 and Workshop Room C151

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016

Gas Exchange
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Students have many misconceptions about respiration. In this activity from the SEPUP middle level life science program, use an acid-base indicator to determine the relative amount of CO2 gas in a sample of your exhaled breath. Then, consider differences in individual response, explore qualitative vs. quantitative measures, and examine the structure of the lungs and their role in the process of respiration. Middle School Life Science

Modeling Convection Current and Plate Motion
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Investigate and model convection currents using unique Lab-Aids/SEPUP materials to develop an operational understanding of the between temperatures of water and its movement. The hands-on experience with convection in water coupled with the knowledge of Earth's interior is combined to explain the motion of the Earth's tectonic plates and how that motion causes major geological events. Middle School Earth Science

Calling All Carbons
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The element of carbon is critical to life on Earth. All living organisms contain different and essential carbon-based molecules. Several Earth processes work together to cycle carbon from one carbon reservoir to another and to keep the amount in each reservoir stable. Join us to learn about and model different carbon transfer processes. High School Earth Science

Using Climate Proxies to Learn about Earth's Climate History
12:30pm - 1:30pm
How can scientist tell what Earth's climate was like thousands of years before human measurements? This activity simulates the use of fossil ocean foraminifera - tiny organisms whose growth patterns are different in warm or cold water. Your students will analyze and graph samples of replicas of these organisms, and use this information to determine relative warm and cold periods in the past 200,000 years. High School Earth Science

Chemical Batteries
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Although we live a battery-powered lifestyle, most of us have no idea how batteries actually work. In this hands-on workshop, we will engage in an activity from Issues and Physical Science from Lab-Aids. Make a wet cell battery, explore the effect of using different metal electrodes on battery output, and consider ways to reduce the number of discarded batteries in the waste stream. Middle School Physical Science

Reclaiming the Metal
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
In this activity from the SEPUP middle level physical science program, participants role-play a scenario involving pre-treatment of liquid waste containing copper from computer circuit board manufacture. We will examine trade-offs of metal replacement and chemical precipitation, techniques actually used in industrial applications, and in so doing, come to understand the science behind complex environmental issues. Middle School Physical Science

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016

Waves
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Although we live an EM waves-enabled lifestyle, most of us have no idea how they work. Join Lab-Aids for a new middle level NGSS-based waves activity from SEPUP's Issues and Physical Science program. Explore light properties by investigating colors of the visible spectrum and their energy levels using phosphorescent material. Activities exemplify the NGSS and show how SEPUP embeds the research-based practices and real issues to deliver powerful content learning. Middle School Physical Science

pH Scale and Math Modeling
9:30 am - 10:30 am
What does pH actually measure? In this investigation, you will measure pH indirectly withg indicators and absorption using the Lab-Master. Using their data, participants generate a graph of absorbance vs. pH. This graph can be used to determine the pH of solutions, within the measured pH range. Join us for this activity from The Natural Approach to Chemistry program. High School Chemistry

Chemical Formula and Amino Acids
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
What is the difference between subscripts and coefficients? What does "balancing" a chemical equation mean? Many students have trouble with these concepts. If a student does not fully understand the chemical formula, then moles, reactions, and stoichiometry are hopelessly confusing. Join us for intuitive lessons for all students to master the formula - gaining a deeper understanding of chemistry. High School Chemistry

What is a Species
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
In this activity from the SEPUP high school biology program, learn about conditions that lead to speciation, including isolation due to temporal, geographical, and behavioral factors. We will then apply this knowledge to determine whether selected animal or plant pairs are in the early, mid, or late stages of speciation. High School Biology

Cell Differentiation and Gene Expression
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Students often have trouble conceptualizing how selective gene expression works. In this workshop participants will use manipulatives to teach this concept and explain how it is connected to genetic engineering. Innovative activities are selected from the Science and Global Issues: Biology program from SEPUP and Lab-Aids. High School Biology

Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Use an interactive card sort of organism cards and ecosystem events to predict the effect of different events on the food web and the ecosystem. Then construct an energy pyramid to examine how much energy is stored at each level of a food web. High School Biology

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2016

DuPont Presents - Photosynthesis and Respiration: It's a Plant's Life!
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Help your students sprout and grow with a different approach to teaching photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Learn how to captivate students through inquiry activities that can challenge and excite them. Easily implement activities into your current biology or plant science class.

DuPont Presents - The Science of Keeping Food Fresh
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Discover the chemistry of how food additives make your food safe and preserved. Get your students first-hand experience in analyzing and determining the best method for food preservation. A great activity that mirrors a real-world challenge food scientists tackle.