Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST)

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)