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2012 Area Conference in Louisville

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Short Courses

Fill in the gaps in your content knowledge and examine in depth the very latest research and strategies with one of our Louisville short courses. These intensive workshops explore topics from astronomy to exploring local biodiversity. All short courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so act now!

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Field Trips

The Louisville Conference Committee has scheduled five exciting field trips to area attractions, including Falls of the Ohio State Park, Mega Cavern, and more. Participants will meet their field trip leader at the Third Street entrance to the Kentucky International Convention Center 15 minutes before departure time.

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Networking Opportunities

Enjoy the company of fellow science teachers at the Council for Elementary Science International (CESI) Breakfast (M-1).

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Picture-Perfect Science Preconference Workshop

Presented by Karen Ansberry and Emily Morgan, classroom veterans and award-winning authors of Picture-Perfect Science Lessons, Expanded 2nd Edition: Using Children's Books to Guide Inquiry, 3–6 and More Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children's Books to Guide Inquiry, K–4, the Picture-Perfect Science Preconference Workshop (C-1) is for you if you want to improve your science instruction and enjoy yourself at the same time! Scheduled on Wednesday, October 17, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, tickets for this workshop are $69 and are available by preregistration only.

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NSTA Symposium

This half-day conference workshop includes presentations and classroom activities by a NSTA partner organization as well as after-conference follow-up in the form of web seminars, which extend the interactivity between the participants and presenters at the conference.

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