Workshop & Short Course Proposal - The Dangerous Book for Teachers
--> 2008 California Science Education Conference
Workshop Proposal Review
Thank you for your proposal. Below you will find a detailed summary of your submission.
| First Name: | Mark |
| Last Name: | Bell |
| Title: | Science Teacher |
| School/Organization: | New Heights Prep School |
| City, State, Zip: | Northridge, CA 91325 |
| County: | Los Angeles |
| Email: | markb@newheightsprep.org |
| Type of Event: | Workshop |
| Title of Session: | The Dangerous Book for Teachers |
| Session Description for Selection Committee: | This workshop presents what happened when I discovered that dry ice bombs are illegal in California (Penal Code 12301). With the support of my students and administration, we undertook a crusade to investigate the scientific, legal and emotional aspects of our highly regulated society. Like the Last Child in the Woods, we are a hardy band who believes kids are intrigued by science yet prevented from experiencing its exciting, hands on essence. At a deeper level, there is tension in the science education community between microchemists, computer simulations and dry labs versus the more spectacular demonstrations. Legislators actually described dry ice bombs as a chemical reaction! Shall we take a bus to Sacramento to petition the government? Stay tuned, 2008… |
| Summary of Session to be printed in Conference Program: | "You Mean Dry Ice Bombs Are Illegal in California?" Follow the adventures of an intrepid science teacher and his students as they petition the Attorney General. Students still do care! |
| California science standard(s) and specific concept(s): | Investigation & Experimentation - Grades 9 To 12 1.m. Investigate a science-based societal issue by researching the literature, analyzing data, and communicating the findings. Examples of issues include irradiation of food, cloning of animals by somatic cell nuclear transfer, choice of energy sources, and land and water use decisions in California. |
| Scheduling Requests, Comments, or Notes: | None. You may be well assured attendees will have a good time! And leave with much to think about... |
| Format: | Lecture |
| Audience: | 6-8 9-12 13+ |
| Emphasis: | Science Leadership |
| Strand: | Multi-Disciplinary Science |
How many years have you been teaching? 3 plus 30 in industry |
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Is this session appropriate for new teachers? Yes |
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Is the program designed for immediate use? Yes |
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Safety: Are there any potential safety hazards associated with your presentation, such as the use of fire, explosives, gases, etc.? No |
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Would you be willing to post your workshop hand-outs on the CSTA website? Yes |
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Is this a commercial workshop? No |
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| (A commercial workshop is a workshop that demonstrates or promotes any product or service that is available for sale, regardless of the for- or non-profit status of the presenting organization or individual.) | |