Conferences
2008 ISTA Annual Conference, "A Future in Science Starts Now"
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November 13–15, 2008
Peoria Civic Center & the Hotel Pere Marquette.
Invited speakers this year include Galileo, Charles Darwin, Abraham Lincoln, and Marie Curie. Come and learn from the masters and paradigm setters.
- We will also feature:
- Preconference on technology and education for economic survival
- Scores of exhibitors with the latest books, materials, equipment and posters
- A formula for successful integration of science into “responses to intervention”
- Previews of Year of Science activities and how to participate and involve your students
- Classroom and lesson tips from award winning science teachers
- Recommendations to young teachers on seeking teaching jobs, interviewing, surviving, and sustaining your enthusiasm
- Presentations from state agencies on the West Salem Earthquake and 150 years of the Natural History Survey
- Thousands of dollars of giveaways for current science teachers.
Stay tuned to this website for details on the most memorable conference you may ever attend. The program will be finalized and posted here in August. Meanwhile, put it on your calendar and complete and send in the registration form early to save money.
For more information: Donna Engel, Program Chair, dengel@mchs.net
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June 22-28, 2008 - University of Illinois Water Technology and Education Camp
for students who have finished grades 9-12 and had introductory chemistry.
$450 charge but scholarships are available based on teacher nominations.
March 31 deadline for application.
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July 16-19, 2008 - Congress of the National Science Teachers Association
Indianapolis, IN
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Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2008 - NSTA Regional Conference
Charlotte, NC.
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November 13-15, 2008 - ISTA Annual Conference,"A Future in Science Starts Now"
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Dec. 4-7, 2008 - NSTA Regional Conference
Cinncinatti, OH
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January 30, 2009 - Science in the South Conference
SIU-Carbondale and ISTA. -
March 19-22, 2009 - Annual Conference of the National Science Teachers Association
New Orleans.
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October 14-17, 2009 - Midwest Environmental Education Conference
“I” Center, Urbana/Champaign -
November 12-14, 2009 - ISTA Annual Conference
Peoria, Pere Marquette Hotel & Peoria Civic Center.