Call for Proposals: National Science Teachers Association Conference

Posted by on February 20, 2011

National Science Teachers Association National Conference, Indianapolis

March 29-April 1, 2012

Proposals for this session are due April 15, 2011 To submit for this session: http://ecommerce.nsta.org/sessions/proposalv2/default.aspx?meeting_name=2012IND

Strand Two
Pathways to a Sustainable Planet
The global community relies on science to understand the world around them. With the current issues in science (e.g., global disasters and shrinking resources) affecting us locally, nationally, and internationally, science teachers must know how to build partnerships and implement research-based practices in science education. It is imperative that we educate our students to be knowledgeable and active citizens for a sustainable planet.

Goals:
To provide workshops and presentations focusing on one or more of the following:
• Providing educators with a foundation and awareness about sustainability on which they can base instructional decisions.
• The strategies, tools, and resources needed to support environmental awareness.
• Facilitating community partnerships that lead to innovations in science teaching.
• Promoting service learning for environmental change.

Criteria:
Proposals will be evaluated on the extent that they:
• Align with one or more strand goals.
• Align with national science education standards (NSES and Benchmarks).
• Are based on current and available research and issues in science.
• Involve participants through activities and/or discussion.
• Promote active involvement for global awareness and environmental change.