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The NSF GK-12 Program: Insect-based Curricula, Impact, and Extensions

Tuesday, November 18, 2008: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM
Room D8, First Floor (Reno-Sparks Convention Center)
Organizers:
Matthew L. Richardson
Michelle A. DaCosta


1:30 PM
Welcoming Remarks
1:35 PM
0839
Nema-what?: Exploring biological control in the classroom
E. Erin Morris, Cornell University
Audio File Recorded presentation
1:55 PM
0840
Methods of teaching entomological concepts to non-traditional students
Meaghan Sutherland, The Ohio State University
Audio File Recorded presentation
2:15 PM
0841
A scientist's experience: Place-based learning in rural Oregon
Melissa Scherr, Oregon State University ; Sujaya Rao, Oregon State University
Audio File Recorded presentation
2:35 PM
0842
Infusing insect science into K6 curriculum: Lessons from inner city schools
Susan J Weller, University of Minesota ; Lesa CovingtonClarkson, University of Minesota ; David Fischer, University of Minesota ; Scott Lanyon, University of Minesota ; Karen Oberhauser, University of Minnesota ; Williams Kevin, University of Minesota
Audio File Recorded presentation
2:55 PM
0843
The use of arthropods as model systems in ecology classes
Janice Hari, Urbana Middle School ; Matthew L. Richardson, USDA - ARS
Audio File Recorded presentation
3:15 PM
Break
3:30 PM
0844
Insect discovery: Integrating science outreach into undergraduate education
Kathleen R. Walker, University of Arizona
Audio File Recorded presentation
3:50 PM
0845
Strategies on bringing entomology into the GK-12 classroom
Misha T. Leong, University of California, Berkeley
Audio File Recorded presentation
4:10 PM
0846
The impact of the GK-12 program on its participants
Delwyn L. Harnisch, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Audio File Recorded presentation
4:30 PM
0847
Tips for publishing educational and scientific data collected in the classroom
Matthew L. Richardson, USDA - ARS
Audio File Recorded presentation
4:50 PM
0848
Extending the GK-12 experience through companion projects: Ideas for continued outreach
Michelle A. DaCosta, Wake Forest University
Audio File Recorded presentation
5:10 PM
Concluding Remarks
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