Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST)

Materials from the 2009 Conference

Sam Zigrossi, Instructional Strategies for Supporting English Language Learners (pdf 6.8mb)

Materials from the 2008 Conference

James W. Collins, Elementary Science Safety (pdf 11.2mb)

Barbara Taylor, Is Intelligence Fixed? Actively Engaging Middle School Students in Their Learning (pdf 1.8mb), Off to the Races Handout (pdf 1.3mb)

Sam Zigrossi, We Know How to Achieve Better Science Scores, But Can We? (pdf 1.7mb)

Sam Zigrossi, Getting Involved in STEM (pdf 1.7mb)

Our science staff also offered sessions on Laboratory Safety / HAZCOM Training-of-Trainers and Essential Science Concepts for Exit-Level TAKS. If you are interested in having us bring these sessions to your district, please contact us at danaweb@uts.cc.utexas.edu.

Materials from the 2007 Conference

November 15 Sessions

Barbara Taylor and Mary Jane Schott, Building Intellectual Capacity. Presentation (pdf 1mb); Handouts (pdf 1.3mb)

Phyllis Kirkpatrick and Vanessa Westbrook, A Study of the TEKS: Reviewing, Interpreting, and Discussing the State Standards for Science Instruction. Presentation (pdf 1.7mb); Handout (pdf 68kb)

Sam Zigrossi, Instructional Support Model: A System for Continuously Improving Student Achievement. Presentation (pdf 3.2mb)

David Castro, Creating Unified TEKS-Based Science/Math Projects Through TC-STEM. Presentation for Teachers (pdf 5.5mb)

November 16 Sessions

David Castro and Barbara Taylor, Teaching Real Science: Practical Strategies for Creating a Rigorous and Relevant TEKS-Based Science Curriculum. Presentation (pdf 3mb)

Lisa Duval, Phyllis Kirkpatrick, and Vanessa Westbrook. Beyond Lesson Planning: Designing Lessons That Make a Difference. Presentation (pdf 1.5mb); Activities (pdf 1.5mb); PTM Process Example (pdf 176kb); PTM Process Blank File (Word 56kb)

David Castro, Supporting Unified TEKS-Based Science/Math Projects Through TC-STEM. Presentation for Administrators (pdf 2mb)

Sam Zigrossi, Moving Science Education into the Networked World. Presentation (pdf 2.5mb)

November 17 Sessions

Jim Collins, Essential Science Concepts for Exit-Level TAKS: Hands-On Activities for Supporting Student Success. Presentation (pdf 3mb); IPC/Biology 1A (pdf 816kb); IPC 6D (pdf 600kb); Biology 7A (pdf 1.2mb); Biology 7B (pdf 328kb)

Sam Zigrossi, Instructional Support Model: A System for Continuously Improving Student Achievement. Presentation (pdf 3.2mb)