GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

T72. Advances in In-Service and Pre-Service K-12 Earth Sciences Teacher Preparation and Professional Development

Session No. 39
Sunday, 25 September 2016: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM
Mile High Ballroom 4D (Colorado Convention Center)
ANDRAGOGY IN EARTH SCIENCE TEACHER PREPARATION
Abstract ID#: 287853
METLAY, Suzanne T., Teachers College, Western Governors University, 4001 South 700 East, Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84107, suzanne.metlay@wgu.edu
COMBINING AN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSE WITH A SCIENCE EDUCATION COURSE: LESSONS LEARNED AFTER FOUR YEARS
Abstract ID#: 285904
KIRST, Scott R., Education Department, St. Norbert College, 100 Grant Street, De Pere, WI 54115 and FLOOD, Tim P., Department of Geology, St. Norbert College, 100 Grant Street, De Pere, WI 54115, scott.kirst@snc.edu
JUDGING A COURSE BY ITS COVER: AN ANALYSIS OF CATALOG DESCRIPTIONS OF EARTH SCIENCE COURSES FOR FUTURE TEACHERS
Abstract ID#: 282320
LLOYD, Forrest W., R.D. Salisbury Department of Geology, Beloit College, 700 College Street, Beloit, WI 53511 and CALLAHAN, Caitlin N., Geology Department, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401, lloydfw@beloit.edu
IMPROVING SCIENCE AND LITERACY THROUGH THE “WRITING IN SCIENCE AND SCIENCE IN WRITING” PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR K-5 TEACHERS IN NORTH CAROLINA
Abstract ID#: 276975
KELLEY, Patricia H.1, POWELL, Deborah A.2, WALKER, Bradford L.2, JURICH, Charles S.2, SHEW, Roger1 and METCALF, Elizabeth3, (1)Geography and Geology, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (2)Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (3)Elementary Student Learning and Title 1, Pender County Schools, 925 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, NC 28425, kelleyp@uncw.edu
COMEDY IN THE GEOSCIENCES I
Abstract ID#: 283203
FEIG, Anthony D., Department of Geography, Central Michigan University, CMU DOW 276, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, BENNETT-HUXTABLE, Timothy A., Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Los Angeles, CA 90036 and PETCOVIC, Heather L., Department of Geosciences and The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5241, anthony.feig@cmich.edu
COMEDY IN THE GEOSCIENCES II
Abstract ID#: 283260
BENNETT-HUXTABLE, Timothy A., Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Los Angeles, CA 90036, FEIG, Anthony D., Department of Geography, Central Michigan University, CMU DOW 276, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 and PETCOVIC, Heather L., Department of Geosciences and The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5241, timothyahuxtable@gmail.com
THE DANGER OF INACTION: THE NEED FOR INTEGRATION OF SUSTAINABILITY ACROSS MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES TO AFFECT CHANGE
Abstract ID#: 284190
MARTINEZ, Jessica, College of Education & Human Development, Honors College, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302, GROSSMAN, Sabrina, CEISMIC, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30308 and VISAGGI, Christy C., Geosciences, Georgia State University, PO Box 3965, Atlanta, GA 30302, jessicamartinez2016@gmail.com
SPREADING THE WORD: A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA AND GOVERNMENT TO MAKE K-12 STUDENTS AWARE OF GEOSCIENCE STEM CAREERS
Abstract ID#: 276395
SLATTERY, William, Earth & Environmental Sciences and Teacher Education, Wright State Univ, Dayton, OH 45435, MILLER, Kurtz K., Department of Educational Leadership, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, BROWN, Douglas, David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center, Dayton Public Schools, Dayton, OH 45420, JONES, D. Mark, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological Survey, 2045 Morse Rd, Building C-2, Columbus, OH 43229-6693, BEACH, Katherine, Bowser Morner Inc., 4518 Taylorsville Road, Dayton, OH 45424, JACOMET, Patrick, Ohio Aggregate and Industrial Minerals Association, 162 N. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, OH 43230 and LUNSFORD, Suzanne K., Dept. of Chemistry, Wright State Univ, 250 Oelman Hall, Dayton, OH 45435-0001, william.slattery@wright.edu
 
Discussion about Pedagogy, Courses, Writing, and Careers
Abstract ID#: 288566
MI-STAR TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF NGSS-ALIGNED THREE-DIMENSIONAL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENTS
Abstract ID#: 283721
HUNTOON, Jacqueline E.1, BERGMAN, Brenda2, GOCHIS, Emily E.3, TUBMAN, Stephanie1, HOOVER, Matt L.4 and ROBECK, Ed C.4, (1)Office of the Provost and Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, (2)School of Forestry and Environmental Sciences and Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, (3)Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, (4)Center for Geoscience and Society, American Geosciences Institute, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, jeh@mtu.edu
THE MINNESOTA MINERALS EDUCATION WORKSHOP – A SUCCESSFUL MODEL FOR K-12 IN-SERVICE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT AGE 20
Abstract ID#: 279488
MOOSAVI, Sadredin C., Science, Rochester Community Technical College, 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904 and FRIEDERICH, Hannah, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155, smoosavi@charter.net
HIGH ALTITUDE BALLOONING WITH PRE- AND IN-SERVICE TEACHERS AS A MEANS TO CONNECT AUTHENTIC INVESTIGATION TO K-12 SCIENCE STANDARDS
Abstract ID#: 285263
URBAN, Michael J., Department of Professional Education, Bemidji State University, 1500 Birchmont Dr. NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 and KROEGER, Timothy J., Center for Environment, Economic, Earth & Space Studies, Bemidji State University, 1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Bemidji, MN 56601, murban@bemidjistate.edu
INTERNATIONAL PALEONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR TEACHERS (RET) IN PANAMA
Abstract ID#: 282376
MACFADDEN, Bruce, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, SW 34th Street and Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611 and GRANT, Claudia, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, bmacfadd@flmnh.ufl.edu
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE: FACULTY-MENTORED, STUDENT-DEVELOPED VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS IN COLORADO, USA
Abstract ID#: 284146
OAKS, Sherry D.1, MOOSAVI, Sadredin C.2, KRUMM, Debra K.3, RAMIREZ, Monica4 and MORRISON, Scott1, (1)University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309, (2)Science, Rochester Community Technical College, 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904, (3)Math-Science, Trinidad State Junior College, 600 Prospect Street, Trinidad, CO 81082, (4)Morgan Community College, 920 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, sherry.oaks@colorado.edu
ON-LINE EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ALUMNI OF A SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE PRE-SERVICE STEM TEACHER SCIENCE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Abstract ID#: 287606
ABOLINS, Mark, Department of Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State University, Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, Mark.Abolins@mtsu.edu
 
Discussion about Teacher Professional Development Initiatives
Abstract ID#: 288567
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