Catalyst 2008: BC Science Teachers' Association

25 - 26 April 2008

The BCScTA Catalyst conference is a forum held every two years in which science teachers can exchange ideas on research, teaching strategies, curriculum development, and other shared interests. Pacific CRYSTAL researchers and Seaquaria in Schools coordinators traveled to Kelowna, BC this year to bring their findings and discussions to a BC-wide audience.

Conference Website

Presentations

Seaquaria in Schools: A Novel Cornerstone to Integrated Science Education PDF	Cathy Carolsfeld Mary Holmes Tomas Carolsfeld
Geological Journey - A Canadian Resource for the Classroom	Tom Metuzals Eileen Van der Flier-Keller
Pacific CRYSTAL Project: Partnerships that Enrich Hands-On Science Experiences	Anthony, Blades, Carolsfeld, Coady, Francis-Pelton, Milford, Pelton, Stege, Tippett, Williams, Wright, Van der Flier-Keller
Earth Science for Sc. 10 Teachers PDF	Eileen Van der Flier-Keller
Stories if the Night Sky:Multicultural Perspectives in Science through Astronomy	David Blades
Science Times - A Free Online Resource for Teachers	Susan Teed David Zandvliet

Pacific CRYSTAL Abstract

Nationally funded, the Pacific CRYSTAL* Project promotes science and technology literacy through partnerships fostering meaningful connections between community and university educators. The CRYSTAL team and workshop participants will partake in hands-on activities and discussions about general guiding principles for enriching science learning in the classroom through diverse informal learning contexts and engaging science experiences.

*Centre for Research in Youth, Science Teaching and Learning

Workshop with Eileen Van der Flier-Keller

Workshop with Cathy Carolsfeld and Mary Holmes Teachers learning about Seaquaria

Workshop with Eileen Van der Flier-Keller David Zandvliet participates in a workshop

Tod Millford at a workshop Workshop with Eileen Van der Flier-Keller

Photos by Tomas Carolsfeld, Esquimalt High School Student

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