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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

Submit a Presentation Proposal

 

2009 Fall Conference Committee

Conference Chairperson
Facilities Coordinator
Exhibits Coordinator
Morgan Masters
Northview Middle School
Ankeny Community Schools
1010 NW Prairie Ridge Dr
Ankeny, IA 50237
515-965-9700
Toni Arends
319-273-2021

Barb Jacobsen
Bettendorf High School
3333 18th St
Bettendorf, IA 52722
563-332-7001

Registration Coordinator
ISTS Webmaster
Corporate Sponsors Coordinator
Conference Program
Aaron Spurr
Malcolm Price
Laboratory School
1901 Campus St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613-3593
319-273-7897
ists.reg@gmail.com
Josh Hanna
Muscatine High School
Traci Maxted
Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School
1243 20th St SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-558-4776
Conference Awards/ Photographer
    
Tom Ervin
Davenport North High School
Retired 2003
21799 282nd Ave
LeClaire, IA 52753
563-289-3139
   

 



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