Wisconsin Earth and Space Science Initiative

A joint effort of the
Wisconsin Science Network
University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
DePaul University Space Science Center

University of Wisconsin – Fox Valley
November 12 -13, 2004

Friday, November 12, 2004

Welcome and Introductions
- Lynn Narasimhan, Executive Director, DePaul Space Science Center
- Jim Brey, Professor of Geology and Geography, UW-Fox Valley
- Jim Perry, Dean, UW – Fox Valley
Revolution in Earth and Space Science Education
- Dan Barstow, Director, TERC, Cambridge, Massachusetts
What science skills, science concepts, science facts and themes must students have to be scientifically literate and to enter a well-informed work force? –small group discussions
- Jim Brey, Facilitator
Report of small group discussions
- Jim Brey, Facilitator
Can the standards lead us to a working definition of earth and space science? –small group discussion
- Shelley Lee, Science Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Facilitator
Group reports
- Lynn Narasimhan, Facilitator
What Science Skills, Science Concepts, and Science Facts are found on the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination (WKCE) in Grades 4, 8, and 10
- Shelley Lee, Science Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
What is the significance of the WKCE report?
- LeRoy Lee, Director, WSN, Facilitator
Why are Earth and Space Science Important for Science Education
- Jeff Rosendhal, Director (retired), Education and Public Outreach Program, Office of Space Science, NASA

Saturday, November 13, 2004

Networking Breakfast
Who Teachers Earth and Space Science
- Shelley Lee, presenter
Case Studies: What are the Earth and Space Science Skills, Concepts and Facts Covered in a Typical School Science Program?
- Geoff Holt, Madison Metropolitan School District
- Christine Lueck, Sharon J11 Independent District
- Gary Sampson, Wauwatosa School District
- Cindy Villalpando, Rice Lake School District
The Enacted Curriculum
- Shelley Lee, presenter
What questions still need to be answered?
- Lynn Narasimhan, facilitator
Adjournment