The Top 12 Reasons to Attend the California Science Education Conference
by Rick Pomeroy
12. Everyone who teaches is involved in science education. What better place to get up-to-date, California-focused information, than the California Science Education Conference?
11. There are great room rates at local hotels.
10. There will be a special short course and workshops devoted expressly to teaching science in primary grades (short course requires a ticket).
9. It’s fun.
8. Focus speakers will provide great insights into the science of our everyday lives.
7. Get the most current information about the Next Generation Science Standards.
6. Schmooze and shop with over 70 exhibitors and vendors for the newest cool science stuff.
5. Experience the thrill of sky diving without ever getting into an airplane. (Field course, requires a ticket)
4. Hear about the jobs and opportunities your students will have while enjoying continental breakfast provided by Chevron.
3. Visit the San Jose Tech Museum for a special, registrant-ONLY closed door Game Night at the Tech Museum. (Free to all adult registrants, RSVP required)
2. Learn how to integrate reading, math, language, and science using real world lessons.
1. Demonstrate that you are a professional educator giving of your own time to improve the product you deliver to your students.
The California Science Education Conference is the largest, California focused, science education, professional development event in California. Registration information and a cool interactive conference planner are available at http://www.cascience.org/csta/conf_home.asp.
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