Participants will engage in hands-on activities supporting the grade 8 water systems topic of the new earth and space systems curriculum strand. All participants will receive a workshop booklet containing student-ready materials.

Presenter(s): Ms. Tara Webb
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Participants will engage in hands-on activities supporting the revised grade 7 form and function topic. All participants will receive a workshop booklet containing student-ready materials.

Presenter(s): Mr. Robert Moulder
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Participants will engage in a range of hands-on activities supporting the revised primary structures and mechanisms curriculum strand. All participants will receive a workshop booklet containing student-ready materials.

Presenter(s): Sue Philip
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This workshop is designed for teachers inexperienced with the concepts of electricity. It provides suggested demonstrations, take-home equipment for lab activities, a parts list, and instructions on how to assemble that equipment.

Presenter(s): Mr. Dave Erb
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The National Centre for Atmospheric Research offers online courses to grades 7-12 teachers. Come hear the first Canadian participant's experience in one of NCAR's courses. Ways of integrating course content into classroom teaching will be offered.

Presenter(s): Mr. Will Lammers
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Explore hands-on projects appropriate for grades 11 and 12 physics, including trebuchets, roller coasters, and more. See actual student projects and take away tons of ideas to use today! Bring your USB key to take home rubrics and student handouts.

Presenter(s): Ms. Gillian Evans
Co-presenter(s): Tom Wells      Darren Baird

The world IS real data! Calculations of the physical world are organically relevant and fascinating. The formulation of exercises must focus on the formulation of big thoughts about real questions rather than a race to an answer.

Presenter(s): Mr. Joseph Hockin
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Dr. William Smith is a Dean at UOIT and strongly believes in the interdisciplinary research and teaching opportunities it offers. This includes its commitment to laptop and related leading-edge pedagogical technologies and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a 21st-century university with a unique and positive impact on society.

Presenter(s): Dr. William Smith
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Organic chemistry labs and demos that work will be presented in a carousel format. If you wish to enhance your organic chemistry unit, obtain new ideas here. Only 30 participants, please.

Presenter(s): Dr. Andrew Cherkas
Co-presenter(s): John Dragert      John Eix

This workshop presents a student-centred model to a.) support the enactment of project-based inquiry in secondary science with links to STSE education and b.) support successful student preparation of science fair projects.

Presenter(s): Ms. Ann McIlmoyle
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Rod and Les will outline practical strategies for ensuring that your science and technology program is enjoyable and effective for you and your students, and that it becomes 'the best part of teaching'. They will address some of the biggest challenges, including implementing the curriculum, managing a combined grade class, and using activities as a catalyst for learning.

Presenter(s): Mr. Les Asselstine
Co-presenter(s): Rod Peturson     

Genomics is improving our ability to read and understand the information in DNA – the blueprint for all living things. Come learn about what’s happening RIGHT NOW in genomics research and what it means for you, your students, and society.

Presenter(s): Dr. Shane Green - click here for speaker bio
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Learn an innovative program to teach introductory neuroscience using real-world situations. Concepts such as the action potential are clearly explained. The five key curriculum concepts and career exploration are integral components. Includes multi-media.

Presenter(s): Dr. Suzanne Nurse
Co-presenter(s): Mary Secco     

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about renewable agricultural resources and the ways that Canadian agriculture is working to reduce our reliance on materials and products that are not sustainable.

Presenter(s): Ms. Jane Witte
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Exciting earth science for Grade 4! In this hands-on session, examine rocks and minerals, and investigate their importance in your life. Discover the benefits and costs of using products made from mined materials, and make informed consumer choices.

Presenter(s): Ms. Stella Heenan
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This session will focus on the use of Ministry- licensed online simulations, called Gizmos, to drive conceptual understanding in science at the secondary level. Learn more about this exciting technology for open-ended, inquiry-based explorations.

Presenter(s): Mr. Stephen Lippa
Co-presenter(s): Dan Bruni     

Easy to do, hands-on labs and activities along with integrating a range of media are keys to capturing your grades 9 and 10 students' interest in science. Come and discover practical ideas you can use in your science class.

Presenter(s): Mr. Lionel Sandner
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Children and adults can make the biggest contribution to reducing their carbon footprint by acting on C02 reduction opportunities around the home. Discover, what you and your students can do through a virtual tour of Canada's newest green home.

Presenter(s): Mr. Alex Waters
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Innovative tools with STSE contexts address diverse learning styles. Students explore the structural components of cells or send questions to 'real' scientists. Astronomy classes investigate the apparent motions of stars. Resources for grades 8-10.

Presenter(s): Ms. Margaret Kennedy
Co-presenter(s): Kate Mclaughlin     

Basic electricity is challenging for the average grade 9 teacher. The simple series and parallel circuits will be explored. Circuit analysis and calculations will be shown to be simple. If we have time we will be connecting circuits using LEDs.

Presenter(s): Mr. Frank Swoboda
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