Session: Planning to Make a Difference through the Next Generation Science Standards II (GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA

Introductory Remarks
Abstract ID#: 288483

40-40-1

THE IMPACT OF INQUIRY-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN IMPROVING PRE-SERVICE K-5 TEACHERS’ SELF-EFFICACY
Abstract ID#: 278319

CERVATO, Cinzia, Dept. of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, Iowa State University, 253 Science I, Ames, IA 50011 and KERTON, Charles, Physics and Astronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, cinzia@iastate.edu

40-40-2

TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS THROUGH THE LENS OF GLOBAL CHANGE TOPICS
Abstract ID#: 283847

BEAN, Jessica R.¹, MITCHELL, Kristen¹, ZOEHFELD, Kathleen¹ and WHITE, Lisa D.², (1)Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, (2)University of California, Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley, CA 94720-4780, jrbean@berkeley.edu

40-40-3

WRITING AND INFORMATION LITERACY IN THE GEOSCIENCES: A PILOT PROJECT TO IMPROVE STUDENT UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNICATION
Abstract ID#: 277481

MEHRTENS, Charlotte, Department of Geology, University of Vermont, 180 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05405, WEBB, Laura E., Department of Geology, University of Vermont, 180 Colchester Ave., Burlington, VT 05405, HARRINGTON, Susanmarie, Department of English, University of Vermont, Old Mill, Burlington, VT 05405, DESANTO, Daniel, Department of Information and Instruction, Bailey Howe Library, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405 and BERMAN, Elizabeth, Department of Information and Instruction, Bailey-Howe Library, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, charlotte.mehrtens@uvm.edu

40-40-4

MAKING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOS) RELEVANT IN INTRODUCTORY GEOSCIENCE CLASSES IN AN EVER CHANGING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Abstract ID#: 278453

HUGHES III, Richard O., San Bernardino Community College District, Crafton Hills College, 11711 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399, rihughes@craftonhills.edu

40-40-5

HIGHER EDUCATION CONNECTIONS WITH THE K-12 NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS (NGSS): A DRIVING FORCE FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL
Abstract ID#: 284871

MILLHAM, Rosemary A., Secondary Education, SUNY New Paltz, 1 hawk drive, old main 134B, New Paltz, NY 12561, millhamr@newpaltz.edu

40-40-6

EDUCATORS COLLABORATE ON-LINE TO DEVELOP AN EDUCATION MODULE ALIGNED WITH A HIGH SCHOOL EARTH SCIENCE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARD
Abstract ID#: 287144

BIRKOFER, Jerri, Stewarts Creek High School, 301 Red Hawk Pkwy, Smyrna, TN 37167 and ABOLINS, Mark, Department of Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State University, Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, BirkoferJ@rcschools.net

40-40-7

A SPATIAL AND NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS APPROACH TO AN EARTH SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS COURSE
Abstract ID#: 283740

BLACK, Alice (Jill), Dept. of Geography, Geology & Planning, Missouri State University, 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897, ablack@missouristate.edu

40-40-8

COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF A KARST CURRICULUM ALIGNED WITH THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS
Abstract ID#: 287536

DEAL, Daniel, Department of Science Education, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 98926 and ABOLINS, Mark, Department of Geosciences, Middle Tennessee State University, Box 9, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, deal.dan@gmail.com

40-40-9

AN ILLUSTRATED DESIGN FOR TEACHING NGSS' CROSS-CUTTING CONCEPTS IN GEOSCIENCES: AN EXAMPLE FROM GEO-BIOENERGETICS
Abstract ID#: 281675

RAJASEKARAN, Renuka, Science, Luella High School, 603 Walker Drive, Locust Grove, GA 30248, rekharajaseran@gmail.com

40-40-10

“BRINGING THE EARTH TO THE CLASSROOM” MODEL FOR SUPPORTING BROADER SCIENTIFIC OUTREACH AND PRECOLLEGE SCIENCE EDUCATION
Abstract ID#: 281889

PASSOW, M.J., Earth2Class Workshops for Teachers, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, 61 Rt 9W, Borehole Building, Palisades, NY 10964; 61 Rt 9W, Palisades, NY 10964, mjpassow@gmail.com

40-40-11

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME? THE NGSS, PRIOR EDUCATIONAL REFORM INITIATIVES, AND THOUGHTS ON AVERTING ANOTHER FAILED REFORM EFFORT
Abstract ID#: 287271

DUGGAN-HAAS, Don, The Paleontological Research Institution, 92 South Drive, Amherst, NY 14226, dad55@cornell.edu

Discussion
Abstract ID#: 288484

Concluding Remarks
Abstract ID#: 288485

GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

T85. Planning to Make a Difference through the Next Generation Science Standards II