Workshop Agenda

September 11, 2004
Room 2.216, Jackson Geology Building
University of Texas at Austin

8:30: Coffee and refreshments

8:40: Welcome and introductions: Ken Dunton, UT Marine Science Institute

8:55: Foraminifera Deal with the K-T Extinction Event, an inquiry-based learning activity Joel Stevens, UT Institute for Geophysics

9:40: Concurrent Sessions

• For fellows: Classroom Management Skills, Lynn Kirby, Kealing Middle School
• For teachers: Introduction to more Edwards Aquifer opportunities: UTOPIA Project, Robin Havens-Gary, UT Dept of Geography, and October 16 Field Workshop, Dennis Ruez, UT Dept. Geological Sciences

10:10: Break

10:25: Teaching Smart, Robert Duke, UT Division of Music and Human Learning

11:15: Geographic Information System Applications in K-12 Classrooms, by Veronica Chapa, UT School of Architecture, and Jessica Gordon, UT Dept. of Geography

11:45: University of North Texas GK-12 Program: Minority K-12 Initiative for Teachers and Students, Monica Campos, University of North Texas Health Science Center

12:00: Texas A&M University GK-12 Program: Public School: Higher Education Interface, Larry Johnson, Texas A&M Dept. of Veterinary Anatomy & Public Health

12:15: Lunch and concurrent Birds of a Feather breakout sessions

1:15: Reconvene panel to discuss breakout results

1:45: Workshop wrap-up

2:00: Adjourn