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Updated November 7, 2007
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Thank you to the over 200 enthusiastic teachers who attended the BC Science Institute in Surrey on October 19th.
This great day of learning and sharing ideas couldn't have been possible without the dedicated professionals that are B.C. teachers.
Thanks again!
Presenter Files
Certain files from presenters (such as powerpoint files and handouts) are now available for download.
Please check below for what's available!
Vijay Pereira (handout) - Memory Tricks, Analogies and Stories to support BC Science 8 and 9
Karen Naso (powerpoint) - A Brief Introduction to BC Science 10 Life Science Unit
Note - You can view video of Karen's grade 9 part of her presentation in the BC9 Teacher Corner
Glen Fatkin (powerpoint) - Grade 9 Electricity - Grade 10 Motion
Chris Toth (handout) - Some demonstrations to support the Chemistry portion of the Physical Science Units of the new BC Science 9 and 10 Curriculum
Winners!
Congratulations to the door prize winners for the BC Science Institute
 
Winner of Chemistry Mug: Greg Shea, College Heights Secondary, Prince George School District
Winner of Lab Coat: Nancy DiCuollo – Frank Hurt Secondary School, Surrey School District
 
Winner of Gift Basket: Francoise Levesque, McMath Secondary School, Richmond School District
Winner of McGraw-Hill Toiletry Bag: Dan Okamoto, Langley Secondary, Langley School District
 
Winner of Lab Coat: Briar Ballou – Handsworth Secondary School, North Vancouver School District
Winner of Gift Basket: Marco Arruda, Archbishop Carney Secondary School, Port Coquitlam School District
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INSTITUTE REGISTRATION
Registrations have closed. The institute was held on October 19th, 2007.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Dr. Joe Schwarcz
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Joe Schwarcz (PhD McGill 1973) is Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society which is dedicated to demystifying science for the public, the media and students. Dr. Schwarcz also teaches a variety of courses with emphasis on health issues and on the application of chemistry to everyday life. He is well known for his informative and entertaining public lectures on topics ranging from the chemistry of love to the science of aging.Professor Schwarcz has received numerous awards for teaching chemistry and for interpreting science for the public. Among these are the Royal Society of Canada’s McNeil Award and the American Chemical Society’s prestigious Grady-Stack Award. Previous winners of the Grady-Stack have included famed science writer Isaac Asimov, New York Times columnist Walter Sullivan and Don Herbert of TV’s “Mr. Wizard” fame. Dr. Schwarcz is the only non-American ever to be honoured with this prize. His latest award is the Royal Canadian Institute’s Sandford Fleming Medal. Dr. Schwarcz was also awarded an honorary Doctorate degree by Athabasca University in the spring of 2002.
“Dr. Joe” appears on the Canadian Discovery Channel, TV Ontario, Global Television, CBC-TV, CTV-TV and various radio stations. He hosts the "Dr. Joe Show" on Montreal's CJAD and Toronto’s CFRB every Sunday from 3-4 PM. He was also the host of “Science To Go,” a 13 episode show on the Discovery Channel that focused on common foods.
Dr. Schwarcz writes a weekly newspaper column in the Montreal Gazette entitled “The Right Chemistry” as well as a monthly column in Canadian Chemical News. He was the chief consultant on the Reader’s Digest best sellers “Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal” and “The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs” and contributed the chemistry chapter to the best-selling “Mental Floss.” His books “Radar, Hula Hoops and Playful Pigs,” “The Genie in the Bottle,” “That’s The Way The Cookie Crumbles,” “Dr. Joe and What You Didn’t Know,” “The Fly in the Ointment” and “Let Them Eat Flax” have been best sellers. The books have been translated into five languages and are sold around the world.
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FEATURED PRESENTERS
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Lionel Sander - President, Edvantage Press
Lionel Sandner has taught for 18 years, most recently with the Saanich School District. He has worked at the Ministry of Education as BC Science curriculum Pan-Canadian Science Project lead coordinator. He has also taught Science methods and first year Physics at the University of Victoria.
Over the past nine years, Lionel has been lead author of numerous science resources for various textbooks across Canada, including BC Science 8, 9 and 10 and he is the co-creator of StudyBuzz. Currently he is President of Edvantage Press - publishers of Science Foundations 10 and bcscience.com.
Sessions:
Learn how to take advantage of the Complete BC Science 9 Program
Join Lionel Sandner as he walks through the components of the BC Science 9 program and how you can use this complete program in your classroom. Introduction of resources for grade 10 will be included.
Round Table Discussion:
Got an issue or question about the current status of Science Education in BC? Come join roundtable discussion with your colleagues and facilitator Lionel Sandner. Now is your chance to get an answer to that science curriculum that's been on your mind for the last while!
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Vijay Pereira - Vice-Principal in the Saanich School District in Victoria
Vijay Pereira has taught for over 20 years and teaching science grades 9 and 10, as well as Biology 11 and 12, have been his passion! He holds a Masters in Administration, Curriculum and Instruction and has taught Science Methods at the University of Victoria.
In the classroom, and through his numerous Catalyst presentations over the years, Vijay seeks to provide educators with useful tools that will allow their students the opportunities to enjoy science by using hands on activities and role-play analogies. Vijay particularly enjoys fostering in teachers an excitement that, through sharing, becomes infectious in the science classroom!
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Science By Analogy: Teaching Strategies for the Junior Science Classroom
Games, Super Quiz, Review Methods and Analogies to create a spark in your classroom. Includes a unit called the "ABC's of DNA" that can serve as an extension for Science 9. A fast-paced session that will cover themes in BC Science 8, 9 and look ahead to BC Science 10. |
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Josef Martha - Vice President and Director of Technology, Edvantage Press
Josef is one of Canada's leaders in the area of integrating technology into the science classroom. Besides being awarded The Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence, Alberta's Outstanding Science Teacher and the Roy C Hill National Award, Josef is an author and webmaster. He has also been recognized both internationally and nationally for his non-profit Web site ScienceMan.com, dedicated to helping science and technology teachers by providing valuable curricular support and ideas for integrating technology.
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Cool Technology Ideas: Using Probeware
Join Josef Martha,webmaster of BC Science series websites, as he shares many cool technology lab ideas involving probeware.The latest in Pasco probeware will be demonstrated, emphasizing ease-of-use and convenient set-up for the instructor. Learn how you can use fully-developed probeware experiments found on the BC Science websites to enhance your instruction.
BC Science Websites: A Tour From the Webmaster
Join Josef Martha,webmaster of BC Science 8-9-10 series websites, for an overview of the online components of the BC Science 9 program, and a preview of BC Science 10. All of the website features, including technology ideas, Home Version eBooks, and much more, will be demonstrated and explained.
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