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• 2019 Conference Session Proposals

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