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 CALIFORNIA
SCIENCE
EDUCATION CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 22-24, 2010 • SACRAMENTO, CA
FIELD COURSES
Field Courses offer hands-on learning experiences at
exciting destinations throughout the Sacramento area.
They are optional, additional-fee events that take in
the Sacramento area and require advance ticket purchase
and are open to adult, registered conference participants
on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket prices include
round trip bus service between the Sacramento Convention
Center and the Field Course site.
Field course buses depart from the Sacramento Convention
Center. Times listed include travel time, which may
vary depending upon road and traffic conditions. Please
arrive at the bus departure site in front of the Sacramento
Convention Center 15 minutes prior to the scheduled
departure time to ensure an on-time departure. For outdoor
activities, participants are encouraged to wear walking
shoes, layered clothing, and a backpack containing sunscreen,
sunglasses, a hat, binoculars, camera, a notepad, and
a pen. Lunch will be provided only where noted. CSTA
recommends that you bring your own snacks as needed. |
Last Updated:
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FC01: Center For Biophotonics Science and Technology Tour
and Workshop
Friday, October 22, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology (CBST)
at University of California, Davis is an NSF-supported Science
and Technology Center. Biophotonics is an interdisciplinary,
cutting-edge science that can be defined simply as the study
of the interaction of light with biological material. CBST
research scientists work to improve bioimaging, understand
molecular/cellular systems, and develop innovative non-invasive
medical diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Tour the
state of the art research facilities in Sacramento, meet CBST
scientists, and participate in a workshop where CBST educators
demonstrate standards-based classroom activities exploring
light/matter interactions in living systems. Biophotonics
has a broad appeal to students at the middle/high school and
undergraduate levels and can easily be integrated into life
science and physical science courses or informal science activities/programs.
PHYSICAL and LIFE SCIENCES
Grades: 6-13+ Fee: $25
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  FC02:
A Morning at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
Saturday, October 23, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Yolo Basin Foundation is a wetlands education nonprofit
that provides a state standards-based science educational
experience for over 4,000 K-12 students every year. Join Foundation
staff and volunteers to learn more about their "Discover
the Flyway" program and spend the morning at the Yolo
Bypass Wildlife Area experiencing the beginning of waterfowl
migration along the Pacific Flyway. The Wildlife Area is a
16,000-acre regional resource in the Yolo Bypass and within
view of the California State Capitol.
ENVIRONMENTAL and LIFE SCIENCES
Grades: K-13+ Fee: $25
Photo Credit: California Department
of Fish and Game
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 FC03:
Sustainability and Renewable Energy Tour
Saturday, October 23, 2010, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Come along on this magic energy ride to learn how to integrate
climate change science, sustainability, and renewable energy
into your curriculum. Whether you are teacher of geology,
weather, biology, or physics, subject matter experts in wind,
solar, biomass, and alternative transportation will provide
cutting-edge information to keep your science curriculum fresh
and current. Field trip locations include the Solano Hills
wind farm, a biomass generator, a utility scale solar array,
residential solar display, and a stop to see an electric car
fleet. You will also tour a LEED certified office building,
which includes a walk-through model home demonstrating residential
energy efficiency and smart home applications. Participants
will receive complete renewable energy curriculum and sample
renewable energy kits. Hosted by the Rahus Institute (Solar
Schoolhouse) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.
Lunch provided.
PHYSICS, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, EARTH SCIENCE, and ENGINEERING
Grades: 9-13+ Fee: $50
Photo Credit: Sacramento Municipal
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FC04: Forensic Science
Saturday, October 23, 8:30 am – 12:20 pm
Be taken on a guided tour of the Sacramento County District
Attorney’s Laboratory of Forensic Services! During the tour,
you will have an opportunity to see a variety of live demonstrations
conducted by experts in the field of firearms and toolmark
identification, footwear and tire track identification, forensic
biology, forensic chemistry and toxicology.
Grades: 9–13+ Fee: $30
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