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• 2019 Conference Session Proposals

  • Start
    06 Aug 2018
  • End
    31 Oct 2018
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    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Submit online

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  I   Science: Igniting the Passion
  

  At times, a teacher’s passion can be overwhelmed by frustration, fatigue, and cynicism.  Teachers are lifelong learners that inspire a passion for learning in their students and who inspire children to do great things.  It is important for teachers to not only know what they are doing in their classrooms but also to know why they do it to fuel their passion.  Our passion is what fuels our journey and makes it worthwhile and enjoyable.  This year’s conference is designed to recapture the passion that motivated us to become teachers and to inspire, rekindle, and build the capacity of teachers and educators as we stop and reflect while listening to the stories, insights, and reflections of our fellow educators, experts, and ourselves.  Conference sessions this year will focus on sharing best practices, resources, and ideas based on the following strands:

  •  Strand 1: Passionate About Literacy to Fuel Deeper Scientific Understanding: A passion for reading and writing builds a strong foundation and love of scientific thinking and discovery.  This strand encompasses best practices in the integration of literacy within the context of the Georgia Standards of Excellence in Science designed to improve the student’s understanding and skills.  Sessions will focus on how literacy strategies can be used to increase the depth and breadth of the student’s scientific understanding and critical thinking skills.  

  
  

  • Strand 2:  Passionate About Real-World Relevance of Science Through STEM/STEAM: Integration of STEM/STEAM in the science classroom connects scientific concepts and skills to the student’s world and brings relevance across the curriculum.  Sessions will focus on how STEM/STEAM can be integrated into lessons and activities that promote real-world problem-based learning that provide the student with a context for learning and achieving the goals of the Georgia Standards of Excellence in Science.  Best practices on how mathematics, technology, and engineering can be integrated into science lessons will be highlighted as a context for deeper scientific understanding.
    
     
  • Strand 3:  Passionate About Three-Dimensional Science Practices:  Students achieve a stronger understanding of science when disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and cross-cutting concepts are woven together within student learning opportunities that explore real-world phenomena and allow students to solve authentic problems.  Sessions will focus on engaging teachers in exploring how to use a three-dimensional approach to teaching the Georgia Standards of Excellence in Science that results in authentic student products.

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  Submission Details:
  

  The 2019 annual conference will be held February 14-16, in Columbus.  Session proposals will be accepted through October 31, 2018.  Members or nonmembers may submit a maximum of 3 session proposals.  All presenters must register and pay for the conference, which includes one year of GSTA membership, upon acceptance of the session proposal.  If you are a current GSTA member, then please log into your account before submitting your proposal.
  

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• 2019 GSTA Awards

  • Start
    17 Sep 2018
  • End
    22 Dec 2018
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    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Submit online - NOW OPEN

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  Thank you for your interest in the Georgia Science Teachers Awards.  We believe that it is important that excellence in science teaching is recognized and rewarded.  You are encouraged to apply for these awards and/or nominate outstanding science teachers for these awards.
  
  The deadline for the 2018-2019 awards and recognition program sponsored by the Georgia Science Teachers Association and the Georgia Science Teachers Education Foundation is November 30, 2018.  Applications should be submitted via e-mail to gstaawards@gmail.com.   Applications and supporting documents should be submitted as a Microsoft Word or PDF attachment and should be submitted electronically by the November 30^th due date.
  

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• 3D Science Saturday, District 5

  • When
    03 Nov 2018
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Villa Rica High School
  • Registered
    15 registrants

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  GSTA 3D Science Saturday

  Who - All K-12 science teachers, including preservice teachers, are invited to join your GSTA District Directors to explore three-dimensional science teaching and learning. Bring a partner from your school!

  What – Join us for a half-day workshop introducing teachers to the three-dimensional approach to science learning based on A Framework for K-12 Science Education. Engage in  model lessons, explore the dimensions of the Framework, and identify phenomena for your students to explore. Three-dimensional learning is the research-based approach in which students simultaneously engage in science and engineering practices (e.g., engaging in argument from evidence) while learning and applying the GSE and crosscutting concepts (i.e., big ideas like patterns or structure & function). The 3D approach is being promoted by our GaDOE Science Program Manager, aligns to the goals of the Milestones science assessments, and will provide the foundation for Georgia's revised science standards. You will leave the workshop with model lessons, access to a collection of phenomena that connect student explorations to the current content standards, and a better understanding of how to apply the 3D approach in planning your science lessons.  Visit www.georgiascienceteacher.org to register for the workshop.

  When – November 3, 2018 9 am-1 pm, breakfast provided

  Cost: $10 members $20 for nonmembers (covers the cost of food and materials)

  Where – Villa Rica High School, 600 Rocky Branch Road, Villa Rica, GA.  This session is being hosted by  Stephanie Miles, District 5 Director

   

  
  

  
  

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• Find Your Phenomena-District 8

  • When
    03 Nov 2018
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    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Georgia Southern University College of Education
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  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  GSTA District 8

  3D Science Saturday:

  Find Your Phenomena

  
  

  Who - Science teachers and teacher leaders interested in learning more about GSE Science, the 3D approach to science teaching, and the role of phenomena in the classroom.

  What – The new Science GSE call for students to engage in 3D science learning in which they use science and engineering practices (e.g., engaging in argument from evidence), crosscutting concepts (i.e., like patterns or structure & function), and core ideas (i.e., science content) to explain real-world phenomena and solve authentic engineering problems.  
  Join us for a half-day workshop in which participants will explore the Science GSE and experience 3D learning.  You will leave the workshop with a sample lessons from multiple grade levels and science disciplines, access to a collection of phenomena that connect student explorations to the new standards, and a better understanding of how to apply the 3D approach in planning your science lessons. GSTA is partnering with GaDOE to support the implementation of the Science GSE, and the 3D Science Saturday sessions are part of that effort.

  When – 9 am-2 pm, lunch provided

  Where –Georgia Southern University College of Education. 275 C.O.E. Drive. Statesboro, GA 30460   This session is being co-hosted by Dr. Katie Brkich,  GSTA District 8 Director.

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• 2019 GSTA Conference

  • Start
    14 Feb 2019
  • End
    16 Feb 2019
  • Location
    Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center

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  2019 GSTA Annual Conference

  February 14 - February 16
  Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center
  801 Front Avenue
  Columbus, Georgia

  
  

  Registration Rates: 

  Full Conference Registration:  $160 per attendee

  One Day Conference Registration: $85 per attendee

  Pre-Service Teachers: $25 per attendee *a school issued email address must be used and college id presented at registration

  
  

  Early Bird Bonus: 

  Free GSTA Conference T-Shirt

  Registered and Paid by Dec 19, 2018

  
  

  Payment Options: 

  Online via credit card:  Master Card, VISA and Discover

  Or by Check (Payable to GSTA)
  

  Mail to:

   GSTA

  860 Johnson Ferry Rd. NE Suite 140-334

  Atlanta, GA 30342

  
  

  Please note:  Your registration is not complete until payment is received!
  

  
  

  
  

  Registration includes membership dues for the next year.  Five dollars of your registration fee will be donated to the GSTA Foundation to support teacher mini grants and awards.  

  
  

  If you do not want part of your registration/dues to support the GSTA Foundation, email Zoe Evans, GSTA Registration Chair, zoe.oquinn.evans@gmail.com, to opt out of the GSTA Foundation donation.

  
  

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• 2019 Exhibitor Registration

  • Start
    14 Feb 2019
  • End
    16 Feb 2019
  • Location
    Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center
  • Spaces left
    61
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  The Georgia Science Teachers Association will begin accepting exhibitor registrations for the 2019 GSTA Conference in the fall of 2018.  The conference will be held at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center, on February 14 – 16, 2019. 
  

  Our last annual conference had nearly 1300 K-16 educators attend and we anticipate even a higher total of attendees this year!

  Registration is online and you will need to register separately for each space (want a double booth - register 2 times!).  Be sure to register early!
  

  Please contact Sharon Boyer at sharongsta14@gmail.com or 770-403-9836 with any questions.

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