San Diego Science Alliance High Tech Fair

1. San Diego Science Alliance High Tech Fair March 11, 2009 Wyland Hall, Del Mar Fairgrounds

2. San Diego Science Alliance San Diego Science Alliance is the catalyst for improving K-12 science education in San Diego County We deliver quality experiential programs; build bridges between the region’s diverse business, education and scientific research communities; and foster public/private partnerships to increase science literacy

3. San Diego Science Alliance is the catalyst for improving K-12 science education in San Diego County

4. The High Tech Fair engages middle and high school students and teachers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning experiences in the context of industry and research applications.  High Tech Fair goals are to; • Provide interactive experiences for San Diego area middle & high school students and teachers in high tech applications of STEM industry examples related to science learning • Establish a network of STEM professionals to provide relevant demonstrations of emerging and standard technologies.

5. 2009 High Tech Fair • Just the Facts: • Annual, one-day event • Exhibitors demonstrate the science, engineering, technology and math they use • Students find out about the applications of science and math they learn in core studies • Teachers extend the learning in class • Potential for extended interactions 2009 High Tech Fair Presenting Sponsor San Diego Science Alliance is the catalyst for improving K-12 science education in San Diego County

6. 2009 High Tech Fair • Participating Exhibitors • 50 Exhibitors in Strands • Aerospace / Transportation • Agriculture • BioTech / BioMedical / Pharmaceuticals • Computers & Software • Conservation / Environmental Science • Electronics / Engineering • “Green” Technology/Energy • Healthcare • Innovation Alley • Robotics • Semiconductor / High Tech • Student Showcase • Telecommunications / Satellite Communications • Participating Schools • 21 Middle Schools, grades 7-8 • 21 High Schools, grades 9-12 San Diego Science Alliance is the catalyst for improving K-12 science education in San Diego County

7. Par Participating school from throughout San Diego County Vista Unified Warner High Escondido San Marcos Julian Poway Grossmont San Diego Unified Mountain Empire Sweetwater San Diego Science Alliance is the catalyst for improving K-12 science education in San Diego County

8. Student Showcase

9. Inquiry-based approach • Engage student interest; guide the development of questions • Discuss with students what they already “know” or think they know to help address the question(s) • Ask students to make a prediction or hypothesis in answer to the question of interest. • Plan and implement an experiment to test the prediction (hands-on) • Reflect with students on the results of their hands-on activity or investigation and use their predictions to assist them with gaining new and deeper understanding of content. Be alert for any shifts from “prior knowledge” as students integrate their new experiences. • Communicate new knowledge via presentations, posters, demos. Teachers evaluate students’ learning and guide them to apply it in new circumstances San Diego Science Alliance is the catalyst for improving K-12 science education in San Diego County

10. Table Topic • Asking the right kind of questions . . . . • Refer to the previous exhibitor questions to guide your discussions San Diego Science Alliance is the catalyst for improving K-12 science education in San Diego County

11. San Diego Science Alliance High Tech Fair March 11, 2009 Wyland Hall, Del Mar Fairgrounds