Program Presentation during the Sunday Plenary Session

Purpose of this conference

Teachers to gain a new way of thinking about how to teach science and mathematics. New way means using inquiry as a critical part of teaching; use discovery as a part of teaching; lead students to model real world scientific phenomena; and use authentic tools (tools that are actually used in research)

Goals for this week

1. Understand the role of modeling and visualization in science and mathematics education

2. Gain beginning knowledge in all of the tools presented

3. Begin the development of the curriculum module (1-2 page description of the module and brief presentation overview of module)

4. Be able to use at least one of the existing modules located at www.ncsec.org

Overview of the program:

Saturday

Getting Ready

Boot Camp

Education Program Reception

Sunday

Plenary Session

Overviews:

Computational Science

Modeling Tools Stella and Mathematica

Visualization using Scion

Curriculum and Module Development

Education Program and Exhibitor Reception

Open Lab

Monday

Plenary Session

Modeling Tools

Excel

Stella

Mathematica

Curriculum and Leadership Roles

Gala Opening of Exhibit Hall

Tuesday

Conference Keynote Address

Modeling Tools

Exhibit Hall

Open Lab

Wednesday

Scientist and Special Group Focus

Breakout sessions with scientific mentors

Exhibit Hall

Open Lab

Thursday

Module Presentations (1-2 minute presentation of the module by the team)

Wrap-Up