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CSTA Field Courses

Field Courses are off-site excursions designed to integrate science curriculum with a focus on the classroom and student. Field Courses require a fee above-and-beyond the regular conference registration fee. Enrollment is limited and open ONLY to registered, adult conference attendees, on a first-come basis. Space fills up fast, so it is highly recommended that you pre-register for Field Courses, as tickets may not be available for purchase on-site.

All Field Courses depart from and return to the front entrance of the San Jose Convention Center on San Carlos Street. You must arrive ten minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to avoid forfeiting your space. Times listed include travel time and are approximate.

Walking is required on some field expeditions. It is recommended that you wear good, sturdy walking shoes. Weather may change during the day for any Field Course and it is recommended that you dress in layers (especially for all-day outdoor activities), bring SPF 30 sunscreen, carry a day pack for your camera and personal belongings, and bring a light snack. Some courses include meals as noted; others allow for meals to be purchased separately by the attendee at the field course location.


Thursday ~ October 14

12:30pm - 5:00pm FC1: Discover RAFT! (Resource Area for Teachers)
Presenter(s): Coral Clark
Price: $40
1:00pm - 5:00pm FC2: Design, Create, Innovate... At the Tech!
Presenter(s): Thomas Keating
Price: $25


Friday ~ October 15

7:00am - 5:00pm FC3: Sharks: Myth and Mystery at Monterey Bay Aquarium
Presenter(s): Rita Bell
Price: $60

9:00am - 12:00pm FC4/5: Children's Discovery Museum BioSite Program
Presenter(s): Jenni Martin
Price: $45

1:00pm - 4:00pm FC5: Children's Discovery Museum BioSite Program, 9-12
Presenter(s): Jenni Martin
Price: $45 - CANCELLED

Saturday ~ October 16
8:30am - 2:30pm FC6: Elephant Seals at Ano Nuevo State Reserve
Presenter(s): Katherine Ward
Price: $50
8:30am - 2:30pm FC7: **CANCELLED**Protein Analysis for Beginning Biotechies**CANCELLED**
Presenter(s): Ellyn Daugherty
Price: $50 - CANCELLED
8:30am - 6:30pm FC8: Wines of Santa Clara County and San Andreas Fault
Presenter(s): William Terry Wright
Price: $50 - SOLDOUT
9:30am - 6:30pm FC9: Paramount's Great America's Physics, Science, & Math Program for Teachers
Presenter(s): Gretchen Noack
Price: $7.5
11:30am - 6:00pm FC10: Explore the Universe at Chabot Space and Science Center
Presenter(s): Stan Fukunaga
Price: $50

1:00pm - 5:00pm FC11: **CANCELLED** Bonfante Gardens' Natural Sciences Day Teacher Program **CANCELLED**
Presenter(s): Gretchen Noack
Price: $33 - CANCELLED