Science and Math teachers of grades 6-12 will have 28 different science, math, technology and cross-disciplinary sessions to choose from. Featuring IMSA faculty and staff members, and collaborating with Regional Offices of Education and school districts in surrounding counties, IMSA has opened its doors to offer an intensive day of professional development. As always, the programs feature loads of hands-on, inquiry-based activities and ideas, along with materials to take back to your own classroom.

This year's Keynote speaker will be Dr. Bobb Darnell with Achievement Strategies, LLC, focusing on Common Core State Standards.

Schedule

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2013
Friday, March 1st
9:35 AM

Session A-1: Problem Solving Through Graph Theory

Noah Prince, Illinois Math and Science Academy

Grade Level: 9-10

9:35 AM - 10:35 AM

Session A-2: The High School Mathematics That I Wished I Had Learned in College

Steve Condie, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: All

9:35 AM - 10:35 AM

Session A-3: Computer Science at IMSA

Namrata Pandya, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 11-12

9:35 AM - 10:35 AM

Session A-4: Writing Physics Problems

Eric Hawker, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Peter Dong, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 11-12

9:35 AM - 10:35 AM

Session A-5: Electricity from Jello and Jam

Branson Lawrence, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 9-10

9:35 AM - 10:35 AM

Session A-6: Learning Organic Chemistry Online

Anita White, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 11-12

9:35 AM - 10:35 AM

Session C-1: Classroom Activities to Highlight the Eight Essential Practices of Science and Engineering

Mary Lou Lipscomb, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Elizabeth Martinez, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 7-8

NOTE: This is a 2-hour session

9:35 AM - 11:35 AM

Session C-2: Designing Lessons Around the Common Core: Don't Forget the Practice (Standards)!

Donald Porzio, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 9-12

NOTE: This is a 2-hour session

9:35 AM - 11:35 AM

Session C-3: Introducing Robotics Course in High School

Pat Patankar, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 11-12

NOTE: This is a 2-hour session

9:35 AM - 11:35 AM

10:45 AM

Session B-1: Using Random Numbers to Study Albegra

Michael Keyton, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 11-12

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Session B-2: Chemistry Demonstrations on a Budget

Julie Dowling, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 9-12

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Session B-3: Creating a Learning Environment that Encourages High Achievement, Curiosity, and Challenge

Bobb Darnell, Achievement Strategies, LLC

Grade Level: All

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Session B-4: Physics Problem Sharing

Raymond J. Dagenais, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 11-12

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Session B-5: Methods in Scientific Inquiry

Joseph Traina, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Sowmya Anjur, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 11-12

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

1:00 PM

Session D-1: Hands on Trigonometry

Mark Kammrath, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Ron Hurlbut, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 11-12

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session D-2: TEE Time: Technology, Engineering, and Electronic Communication

Nicole Hoffman, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Renee Anderson, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade 5-6

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session D-3: Middle School Demos Meets Inquiry Based Labs

Julie Dowling, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 5-8

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session D-4: Proficiency Based Physics

Brooke Schmidt
Eric Hawker, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 11-12

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session D:5: Visual Assessments in Biology

Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll
Megan Schrementi, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Don Dosch, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 7-12

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session F-1: Circling Around with Trig

Ruth Dover, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 11-12

NOTE: This is a 2-hour session

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Session F-2: Sharing Chemistry Laboratory Ideas

Dave DeVol, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Deb Scarano, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Aracelys Rios, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 9-10

NOTE: This is a 2-hour session

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Session F-3: Using the Question Formulation Technique in YOUR Classroom

Susan Bisinger, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Lucinda Dittmer, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: All

NOTE: This is a 2-hour session

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Session F-4: Using Web Tools and Strategies to Enhance Student Engagement

Jackie Naughton, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Frank Tomsic, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: All

NOTE: This is a 2-hour session

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

2:10 PM

Session E-1: Hiding in Plain Sight

Micah Fogel, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 7-12

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

Session E-2: Building Knowledge and Constructing Understanding with Pipe Cleaners and Straws

Renee Anderson, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Ed Caster, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 7-8

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

Session E-3: Extinction: Evolution of a Concept

Rob Kiely, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 9-12

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

Session E-4: What's Up with the Higgs Boson? Teaching Particle Physics in High School

Peter Dong, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 11-12

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

Session E-5: Use of Phycocyanin to Teach Protein Folding

Jeong Choe, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Grade Level: 11-12

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM