The mission of the Iowa
Science Teaching Section of the Iowa Academy of Science is to
advocate for excellence in science education by promoting professionalism,
influencing policy, and enhancing learning.
The mission of the Iowa Academy
of Science is to further scientific research and its dissemination,
education in the sciences, public understanding of science, and
recognition of excellence in these endeavors.
Iowa Science Teaching Section
of the
Iowa Academy of Science
ISTS Fall Conference
Save
the Date
2010 Iowa Science Teachers
Fall Conference
October 7-9, 2010
Changing Iowa Classrooms:
One-Room Schools to One-World Education
Scheman Building
ISU Campus, Ames
Thursday, October 7
ISTS/SCI evening event at Gateway Hotel
Telescope/Binoculars Observing event (if weather permits)
with Galileo
Friday, October 8
Interest Area breakfasts
Concurrent Sessions
exhibit hall
Galileo presentation in auditorium Scheman Building
Saturday, October 9
Field Trip:
Martin Marietta Materials, Ames Mine - go 250'
below the surface! Learn how important limestone
and aggregate is to Iowa's economy. Learn how the
sedimentary rock limestone is formed
Ada Hayden Heritage Park - visit the reclaimed quarry
pit mine
learn about our water resources
learn how Iowans are able to have working landscapes
(economics, habitat, recreation)
Resource Recovery Plant - learn how all of the trash
and garbage from Story County residents becomes a renewable
energy source
get the facts and figures of recycling and protecting
the environment
Reiman Gardens - tour ISU Reiman Gardens and enjoy
an educational program; learn about Dr. Griffith Buck's
Iowa Buck Roses; take home your very own Buck Rose
Keynote Speaker
Galileo as played by Michael Francis
Interactive presentation where you'll learn about
the man and his science