Conference Secretariat: Conferences & Events Ltd PO Box1254, Nelson Ph: 03 546 6022 Email: [email protected] Exhibitors Royal Society of New Zealand Science Learning Hub Allan Wilson Centre LEARNZ GNS Science Cambridge University Press ABA Books Pearson G & A Sales Ltd The Logical Interface Exams4u Modern Teaching Aids NELSON CENGAGE Learning Plant & Food Reasearch Call for Contributors - Abstract submissions are now closed The organising committee of SciCon 2010 invites your contribution to workshops and presentations that showcase and support science education. The following areas are suggested as a guide: Strategies for teaching/learning science Research in science education Effective use of ICT Science and other learning areas Working with the new curriculum Assessment in science Maori and Pasifika learners Curriculum resources Inquiry learning Indigenous knowledge and perspectives Science literacy and numeracy Working with gifted and talented students Integrating science into other learning areas Contexts and stories for science Primary science activities Formats might include     Hands on workshops     Symposia     Position papers that open up dialogue     Research presentations     Sharing of practical innovations Important dates Closing date for Abstracts               23 April 2010 Authors advised of acceptance        3 May 2010 Final papers deadline                     14 May 2010 Early registration closes                 21 May 2010 Instructions for presenters 1)  Workshops and Oral Presentations: Presenters will be allowed 45, 60 or 90 minutes including question and answer period.  The abstract should be no longer than 300 words. Abstracts must contain a title, author names and their affiliations. File Type: Microsoft Word only.  Font: Arial pt 11. Presenting author must be highlighted. PowerPoint is the preferred option for presentation.  Other  presentation facilities including laboratories and computer suites are available by arrangement. 2)  Poster Presentations:      A poster is a great opportunity for you to show case your work in a different way.      Posters are a visual presentation only. Posters should measure 1m wide x 1.5m high maximum. All poster content must be laminated to a    single item. Posters will be on display throughout the conference. Time will be programmed for authors  to stand by their work and dialogue with delegates individually or in small casual clusters as delegates wander through the display. If you have research or ideas that you’d like to share, but would prefer not to present a workshop, this can be less daunting and/or if you’re too busy to prepare a workshop then consider sharing your work through a poster presentation. Which level will you present for? You will be asked to indicate which level your workshop is aimed at:  (you may choose more than one) Primary 1 – 4 Primary 5 - 8 Junior 9 – 10 Senior 11 Senior 12 - 13 Abstract submissions are now closed. Please note this will not register you for the conference. Abstract Review Presentations will be reviewed by the Committee.  Notification of acceptance will be emailed by 30th April 2010 Audiovisual Equipment Each room at the conference venue will have a minimum of the following: Data projector Laptop Screen Presenters should bring their presentation to the conference on a memory stick or CD Rom.  A technician will be onsite to load your presentation.  However you will be emailed 2-3 weeks prior to the conference by the organizers who will ask for you to email your presentation if you have it ready. Presenters Registration All presenters, other than those specifically sponsored, or those advised by the Conference Committee as being registration fee exempt, are required to register for at least the day of their presentation.  Presenters also need to meet their own travel and accommodation costs. Re-Accessing your Abstract Submission When you submit your abstract you will be given an access key.  If you wish to submit a new abstract or replace an existing abstract you can do this through the abstract link prior to the closing date of 23 April 2010 Gold Sponsors Faculty of Science   Science Learning Hub     Roger Osborne Lecture Sponsor   General sponsor