Eighth Annual GATE Student­to­Student Conference

CAG Santa Lucia Region

Conference Program

Saturday, April 30, 2016 Discovery Charter School

4021 Teale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117

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Table of Contents

General Conference Information ………………………………………….………………………………. 4

Schedule of Events ...………….……………………………….………………………………... 6

Discovery Charter School Campus Map ……………………………….……………………………….… 7

Workshop Schedule at a Glance 1:20 ­ 3:00 PM ……………………….………………………………… 8

Workshop Schedule at a Glance 3:30 ­ 5:00 PM ………………………………….……………………… 9

Workshop Description ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 10

Tips for Being a Good Conference Attendee ………………………………………………………….… 18

Networking Page ……………………………………………………………….…………...…………… 19

Join CAG Today! ……………………………………………………………….………………...……… 20

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Huge Thanks to All Our Sponsors

California Association for the Gifted, www.cagifted.org

Discovery Charter School, www.discoveryk8.org

United Way of Santa Cruz County, www.unitedwaysc.org

Lanart, www.lanart.net

Pacfic Cookie Company, Santa Cruz, www.pacificcookie.com/

Martinelli’s Gold Medal Juices, www.martinellis.com

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General Conference Information Welcome to the Eighth Annual GATE Student­to­Student Conference! Sponsored by Discovery Charter

School and the Santa Lucia Region of the California Association for the Gifted, this event gives students

an opportunity to attend workshops presented by and for their peers—students just like you!

Our goal for this conference is to provide opportunities for students from many different schools to

meet one another, network, have fun, learn from one another, and showcase their talents, interests and

passions.

The Santa Lucia Region encompasses Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Monterey and San Benito counties. The

conference is open to all students, not just GATE­identified students, in public, charter and private schools, in grades 3–12.

We are grateful to Discovery Charter School for co­sponsoring and hosting our conference this year.

Our workshops will be held in the classrooms at Discovery Charter School I Campus. A special thank

you to the Discovery Charter School I Student Council for serving as conference “Ambassadors” and

with set up. Thanks also to all our other co­sponsors, listed on pages 3 of this program. Most of all,

thanks to all the students and your parents, whose enthusiasm and participation is what will make today’s

conference a great success!

Thanks to all of you!

Sincerely, The 2016 Student­to­Student Conference Organizing Committee Ted Altenberg, Lyn Cavanagh­Olson, Paula Simka, Dale Jones, Debby Perry, Marté Matthews, Susan Graulty, Ursula & Kris Hamner, and many other contributors!

Respecting the classrooms and campus:

We are guests here at Discovery Charter School so of course we expect you all to be on your best

behavior—we want them to invite us back!

Please, no littering ; dispose of trash and recyclables in the appropriate containers. Treat all built and natural objects with care and respect.

There is no food or drink allowed in the academic building or its classrooms!

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Food: A free snack will be available at 3:00 PM in room 3. Thank you for disposing of all recycling and

waste.

No food is allowed in the classrooms.

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About CAG:

The California Association for the Gifted (CAG) is an organization of parents, educators, and community members who strive to improve education for individuals who demonstrate giftedness or gifted potential. The organization disseminates information, encourages advocacy and awareness, and sponsors activities significant to gifted education. We strongly urge all parents and teachers to join CAG, in order to support gifted education in California schools! Learn more at www.cagifted.org .

CAG SLR:

CAG—like many state educational agencies and organizations—has divided the state into eleven regions. The Santa Lucia Region comprises Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties. CAG SLR sponsors a number of activities throughout the school year, for teachers, students and parents. Many are professional development for teachers and administrators, to better understand the needs of gifted and talented students and how to meet those needs effectively. All “GATE Advocates” (teachers, parents, administrators, community members) are invited to our Advocates Meetings, of which we hold five each year. Learn more at www.cagsantalucia.org .

How About the Ninth Annual Student­to­Student Conference – 2017! o That’s right—with the huge success of today’s conference, we hope to be able to offer this again

next year! o If you’d like to help organize the conference, or volunteer on the day of the conference, let us

know! o If you have any other ideas about how to make this conference better, we want to hear them! o If you have ideas for a workshop you’d like to present next year, start working on it!

Please turn in your completed Feedback Forms at the registration area,

or email us at s2s@mydiscoveryk8.org .

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Schedule of Events Opening Session: 1:00 PM

Please join us in the Discovery Charter School Courtyard at 1:00 pm, for a few minutes of opening remarks.

Student Workshops: 1:20 – 4:40 PM

Starting at 1:20 PM , there will be seven 15­minute workshop sessions. See pages 7–8 for “Workshops at a Glance” to see where and when each workshop is offered,

and pages 9­22 for workshop descriptions . During each workshop session, there will be 9 concurrent workshops: 9 different workshops happening

simultaneously—so you have to decide which ones to attend and which ones to miss. None of the workshops will be repeated. Please find an open workshop as quickly as possible so each workshop can start on time. If you see a workshop without an audience please consider attending in order to support the presenter. There will be 10­minute “passing periods” between workshop sessions. There will be a 25 minute SNACK BREAK at 3:00 p.m. Cookies and apple juice are

available in Room 3. Check out the 3D Printing Lab in Room 25 that opens during the break.

The last sessions end at 4:40 PM .

Raffle Drawing and Closing: 4:45-5:00 PM Please join us for all the FUN in the Discovery Charter School Courtyard at 4:45 p.m. for raffle drawing followed by closing remarks.

Many, many great prizes valued at over $3,000! Prizes include everything from dining and beauty to

tablets and fitness.

1 ticket for $5 5 tix for $20 10 tix for $35 20 tix for $60

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Discovery Charter School Campus Map

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Workshop Schedule at a Glance 1:30­3:00 PM

Session 1 1:30­1:45

Session 2 1:55­2:10

Session 3 2:20­2:35

Session 4 2:45­3:00

Break 3:00­3:25

Room 19 How To Reveal Subatomic Particles Bryan Chu, Gaurav

Dharmadhikari and Kushal Sharma

Baker Elementary

Be an Architect, Create Your Own Blueprint

Itzél Vivó Mar Vista Elementary

Making an Infomercial for your School

Natalia Arroyo, Camila Barranco, Gali Carrillo,

and Alexia Perez Lakeview Middle

Paper Chromatography

Trisha Iyer. Homeschool

Snack Break Cookies and Juice in Room

3

Visit 3D Printing Lab

In Room 25

Room 18 All About Cats! Alonzo Morales and Shane Toyama

Sherman Oaks Elementary

A Year in Space Manogya Yara

Discovery Charter I

Forms, Blocks, and Kicks Karina Fernandez Lakeview Middle

A Scientist's Guide to History

Jackson Green Redwood Middle

Room 15 A Peek Inside Mythology Raina Sawyer

Pacific Elementary.

All About the City of Light Brianna Garcia

Sherman Oaks Elementary

Discover Our Universe Robert Larsen

Bradley Elementary

Outer Galaxies Daniel Barandica and Francisco Guerrero Sherman Oaks Elementary

Room 13 The Moon with Icy Geysers

Shiori Kawaguchi. Discovery Charter I

The Basics of Taking Good Pictures

Jonathan Means Summit Public School

Tahoma

All you need to know about the USA Women’s National Soccer Team Analisa Ruiz­Garcia

Sherman Oaks Elementary

The 3D Jump to Hyperspace

Keshav Kannan. Eisenhower Elementary

Room 12 Video Games Aidan McCoy.

Bradley Elementary

Swimming at The Summer Olympics Eunice Lee.

Country Lane Elementary

How to Horseback Ride Sara Green

Saratoga Elementary

Learning to Program Jerry Yang.

Discovery Charter I

Room 11 Math App in Java Joseph Lam

Argonaut Elementary

Art/Animation Softwares: Which one should you get? Sophia Chung and Fontana

Zhi. Country Lane Elementary

iPad Art for All Antara Krishnan Moreland Middle

The History of Video Games

Trevor McFadden. Connections Academy @

Ripon

Room 10 Pearl Harbor Jonathan Cedano and Nicholas Cervera.

Sherman Oaks Elementary

Everyday Cloud Vara Madem. Union Middle

Wild Animals in National Parks

Cynthia Wang and Jonathan Wang.

Argonaut Elementary

Cosmos:Mysteries of Outer space

Ananya Bharathapudi and Ryka Shekar, Baker

Elementary

Room 4 The Stunning Truth Regarding U.S. Pay Gap Sophia Blair, Alissa

Hamner and Teela Hamner. Union Middle

How to Make Clay Owls Madeline Barrington and

Guinevere Lines Bradley Elementary

Cheer Jessika Parra

Bradley Elementary

Police Officers Samantha Petersen and

Anyssa Saldana Bradley Elementary

Room 2 Technology of the Future Shreyass Prem Sankar Moreland Middle

Looking for DNA Neha Rachapud. Discovery Charter I

Beauty and Dangers in Football

Eshan Rachapudi Discovery Charter I

IoT, The Future of the World

Eegan Ram Bullis Charter

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Workshop Schedule at a Glance 3:30­4:35 PM

Session 5 3:30­3:45

Session 6 3:55­4:10

Session 7 4:20­4:35

Raffle! 4:40­5:00

Room 19 Rocks and Minerals Abigail Deutsch. Bradley Elementary

Making a Movie Nina Citlalmina Ruiz­Garcia. Sherman Oaks Elementary.

GMO Jonathan Vacarro Bradley Elementary

Please stick around to win great prizes! Must be present to

win.

Room 18 Composing Music Using Musescore

Arijit Ghoshal. Forest Hill Elementary

My Favorite Mystery Books: Books by Enid Blyton Shreya Ghoshal.

Forest Hill Elementary

Solving Rubik's Cube Ishan Garg.

Easterbrook Discovery.

Room 15 Making a Fizzy Bath Ball Allyssa Peña and Madelyn

Sandoval. Lakeview Middle

Crystals Ian Vogtman.

Discovery Charter II

The Physics behind Catapults

Siddharth Singh. Moreland Middle

Room 13 Mysterious Places Emily Rodriguez and Genessis Sanchez.

Sherman Oaks Elementary

Superstition ­ The Inside Story

Aarushi Wadhwa. Moreland Middle

Unbelievably Real! Sulamith Caceres and Sol

Jauregui. Dartmouth Middle

Room 12 Come Watch Me Perform and Sing!

Kanika Thakur. Discovery Charter I

The Solar System Chase Dicey

Bradley Elementary

Hot Cheetos Hayden Padilla and Taj

Rodriguez Bradley Elementary

Room 11 The Game of Chess Lavanika Sharma and Nabh

Sharma. Moreland Middle and Easterbrook Discovery

Team Building with American Football

Manyu Yara. Discovery Charter I

Popular Videogames of All Time

Joaquin Jauregui, Roberto Valenciano.

Sherman Oaks Elementary

Room 10 Chemistry in a Bottle Harlyn Cavanagh. Mar Vista Elementary

Taste Test Kristian Hamner

Carlton Ave. Elementary

How to Take Care of

Dogs

Alice Tinker. Bradley Elementary

Room 4 Unusual Animals Jian Tao Lee.

Sherman Oaks Elementary

Using Basic Japanese Phrases

Angel Garcia and Isabella Lara.

Lakeview Middle

Water Cycle Rap Siddharth Banerjee.

Country Lane Elementary

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Workshop Descriptions

Session 1: 1:30 ­ 1:45 PM A Peek Inside Mythology

Presenter: Raina Sawyer. Pacific Elementary, Santa Cruz Come learn about Greek and Egyptian Mythology!!!! Learn some information, and then do a cool interactive activity at the end. All about Cats!

Presenters: Alonzo Morales, Shane Toyama. Sherman Oaks Elementary, San Jose If you come to our presentation, you will go home knowing more about cats than you ever thought possible! Our presentation includes several bits of information, such as anatomy, myths, history and cat celebrities! Also, you will have the opportunity to get your hands on cat logic cards. We hope to see you there! How To Reveal Subatomic Particles Presenters: Bryan Chu, Gaurav Dharmadhikari and Kushal Sharma. Baker Elementary, San Jose For this project, it will basically show you how to reveal subatomic particles using "at home" experiment. This subatomic particles will be revealed in our project. Math App in Java

Presenter: Joseph Lam. Argonaut Elementary, Saratoga This app will give an opportunity for students to improve their math skills. The user checks the check boxes to select the types of arithmetic problems in the game. Then you click the Apply button to begin playing.You will have an amount of time to solve 30 arithmetic problems. When you run out of time, or you complete all 30 problems, you will be given a score and a letter grade. All the wrong problems will be marked red. The user clicks the Apply button to start a new game. My game link to type into the browser in order to play the game is: http://1­dot­arithmeticgame.appspot.com/ Type it in to play my game. Pearl Harbor

Presenters: Jonathan Cedano and Nicholas Cervera. Sherman Oaks Elementary, San Jose Do you want to learn about Pearl Harbor? Did you know Pearl Harbor has several sunken ships or that each of the ships was named after a U.S. state? Come learn about Pearl Harbor and the great event that resulted in America joining World War II. Technology of the Future

Presenter: Shreyass Prem Sankar. Moreland Middle, San Jose When we see sci­fi movies, such as the Avengers or Star Trek, we go "ooh and aah". Because of the future technologies such as autonomous Iron Man suits and blasters in Star Trek. We think they cease to exist in the real world, but for some that is not the case. Some things we thought were science fiction, have become reality so let's explore the "Technology of the Future." The Moon with Icy Geysers

Presenter: Shiori Kawaguchi. Discovery Charter I, San Jose Looking up to the stars, do you ever wonder what that point of light is? Look a little South, and you might see Saturn. This is your chance to come explore Enceladus, one of Saturn's many moons. Enceladus is smaller than the Gulf of Mexico, but has many geysers. Come learn more about the icy moon at this S2S workshop!

The Stunning Truth Regarding U.S. Pay Gap

Presenters: Sophia Blair, Alissa Hamner and Teela Hamner. Union Middle, San Jose

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Many people believe that there is no pay gap between men and women. They say we are equal. Statistics beg to differ. The problem of the pay gap is affecting a countless amount of women nationwide, and we are doing nothing! Attend our presentation and become aware of this tremendous discrimination. Video Games Presenter: Aidan McCoy. Bradley Elementary, Corralitos.

A history of video games and why you should play. A brief video game demonstration of one of the original games is included.

Session 2: 1:55 ­ 2:10 PM A Year in Space Presenter: Manogya Yara, Discovery Charter I, San Jose

The year 2030, We are ready to send those 6 people to Mars. If we succeed, they will be known as worldwide hero's. But what comes before that? All the work before the 2030 Mars Mission. Scott Kelly is an American astronaut that spent almost a year in space. What did space do to his body? That's what I want to know, so one day there will be boots on Mars. All About the City of Light Presenter: Brianna Garcia. Sherman Oaks Elementary, San Jose

Come and learn about the Eiffel Tower, French music, famous foods and much more! Paris is like a fantastic dream! Art/Animation Softwares: Which one should you get? Presenter: Sophia Chung and Fontana Zhi. Country Lane Elementary, San Jose

Interested in digital art and animation? With two YouTubers at the age of 11, we're here to show you cool softwares like SketchBook Autodesk, Photoshop CS6 and ToonBoom. We'll share our experience with these softwares so you can choose the right one for your purpose. Be an Architect, Create Your Own Blueprint Presenter: Itzél Vivó. Mar Vista Elementary, Aptos

Do you like Geometry? Have you ever wanted to be an Architect? Architects use a lot of Geometry to create interesting structures. Now you have the chance to create your own blueprints. Come and learn how to convert from 3­dimension to 2­dimension and back again. Create a blueprint that can be used to create a structure using simple building materials. Everyday Cloud Presenter: Vara Madem. Union Middle, San Jose

Cloud services has become part of everyday life ranging from elementary schools to high tech companies. This presentation will explain what are cloud services, how do they work and where they are used.It concludes with some examples of every day cloud storage/computing. How to Make Clay Owls Presenter: Madeline Barrington and Guinevere Lines. Bradley Elementary, Watsonville

The answer is that YOU get to participate. The clay part is all about you! You get to follow along with us as we teach you how to create a clay owl. The first part of the presentation is you get to learn about snowy owls and then you get to make one. The fun part is you can go home and paint them however you want. Looking for DNA Presenter: Neha Rachapudi. Discovery Charter I, San Jose

Do you know what makes you so different from your friend, another animal, or even a fruit? Well, the answer is all in your DNA. Come on over to find out what DNA is and even get a chance to look at the DNA in a strawberry.

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Swimming at The Summer Olympics Presenter: Eunice Lee. Country Lane Elementary, San Jose

In this presentation, I would like to talk about swimming at the Summer Olympics. I will present about the types of events that are held for men and women at the summer Olympics. I will explain what are the differences between each type of event in the swimming. I will also explain various swim exercise equipment. The Basics of Taking Good Pictures Presenter: Jonathan Means. Summit Public School Tahoma, San Jose

Everyone has a phone camera, but do you really know how to get the most out of it? In this workshop, I will cover some really basic techniques to make your photos look better, such as exposure setting, the rule of thirds, and using camera focus to create different effects. I’ll also cover stand alone digital cameras. If you want to learn about how to shoot the best picture you can, come here for a solid foundation.

Session 3: 2:20 ­ 2:35 PMS All you need to know about the USA Women’s National Soccer Team Presenter: Analisa Ruiz­Garcia. Sherman Oaks Elementary, San Jose Do you want to know who the great Alex Morgan is? Come and learn about the 2015 USA Women’s World Cup Championship team. Learn about the players, their journey to gold and why they were unstoppable. Learn about these USA legends. Beauty and Dangers in Football Presenter: Eshan Rachapudi. Discovery Charter I, San Jose

What cost are you willing to pay for the price of fame? Like all other athletic sports football has its pros and cons to it. Come and check out this sport so dangerous, yet so famous and beautiful. Cheer Presenter: Jessika Parra. Bradley Elementary, Corralitos.

Cheerleading is a sport ! So come learn what it takes to be a cheerleader and how great cheer is:) Discover Our Universe Presenter: Robert Larsen. Bradley Elementary, Corralitos.

Our Solar System is vast, with many celestial bodies that inhabit it. Each of the planets is unique and amazing so come and learn all about them. Forms, Blocks, and Kicks Presenter: Karina Fernandez. Lakeview Middle, Watsonville

Have you ever thought about doing martial arts? Come learn some basic Tae Kwon Do moves. I'll demonstrate, and you'll practice a form routine, some basic blocks, a front kick, and a roundhouse. After this stimulating demonstration and practice, you will walk away with a little knowledge and a lot of interest. How to Horseback Ride Presenter: Sara Green. Saratoga Elementary, Saratoga

Come on down to learn all about horses and horseback riding. We will talk about important things you need to know before riding, along with cool facts about horses. iPad Art for All

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Presenter: Antara Krishnan. Moreland Middle, Campbell

Enter the world of iPad art with the best styluses ever: your fingers. Pencils and paper may be neat, but drawing on the iPad is so incredibly simple that it will blow your mind. In this course, you will learn how to use a few drawing apps and I will demonstrate different techniques and tricks for quick, beautiful drawings. Making an Infomercial for your School Presenters: Natalia Arroyo, Camila Barranco, Gali Carrillo, Alexia Perez. Lakeview Middle, Watsonville

Does your school have any issues you'd like to address? Are you constantly trying to get your ideas out to your school? Make a little video, add a little comedy, and you've got the perfect combination­­a humorous infomercial. Join us as we demonstrate how to create an entertaining and informative infomercial for a school. Wild Animals in National Parks Presenters: Cynthia Wang and Jonathan Wang. Argonaut Elementary, Saratoga

Have you ever wondered what that deer romping through the grass is named? Have you ever noticed bears munching wild berries but you don’t know why? This presentation will teach you all about wild animals in National Parks and their behaviors.

Session 4: 2:45­3:00 PM A Scientist's Guide to History Presenter: Jackson Green. Redwood Middle, Saratoga

History and Science may seem mutually exclusive, but they are more alike than you think. From Tin Buttons to the Atomic Bomb, from Columbus to Fleming, Science and History have always guided each other. History can get hectic when you see it from a Scientist's Point of View. Cosmos: Mysteries of Outer space Presenters: Ananya Bharathapudi and Ryka Shekar, Baker Elementary, Campbell

From the scientist who found water on mars to caveman who looked at the stars, mankind has always been curious about what lies above and beyond the skies.We invite you to join us on our time capsule that will take you on a journey along with the sceintists who have enriched our knowledge through the ages. Are you ready to embark with us into this mysterious voyage of time and space ....THE COSMOS from eyes of the scientist!!! IoT, The Future of World Presenter: Eegan Ram, Bullis Charter, Los Altos How the IoT (Internet of Things) works, and its impact on our daily lives. Learning to Program Presenter: Jerry Yang. Discovery Charter I, San Jose

Come and join me to learn how to program! A Sparki robot will be on­site and it will perform all the tasks that we program it to do. Outer Galaxies Presenters: Daniel Barandica and Francisco Guerrero. Sherman Oaks Elementary, San Jose

Have you ever thought about another form of life? You will learn about other galaxies in space. Learn about how big space is and scientists calculations. Also learn about names of other galaxies. You will learn about how they were named and how they were created. Paper Chromatography

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Presenter: Trisha Iyer. Homeschool, Cupertino

A forged check, a mysterious letter, a ransom note . . . All these components of a mystery have one thing in common: they are

all written down, preferably in pen. Believe it or not, a simple note left behind can lead to a criminal's downfall. With paper

chromatography, detectives can 'get a clue' on who did it. Paper chromatography is an interesting, fresh new way of crime

investigation. It's the simple process of breaking down ink into its chemical components. So if you want to be a detective or

just have some fun, come attend and let the spell of chemistry draw you in!

Police Officers Presenter: Samantha Petersen and Anyssa Saldana, Bradley Elementary, Corralitos

Police officers are important community workers who uphold laws so we can all be safe. We are here to teach you about

what the job entails and some fun and interesting laws in the US that you just won't believe.

The 3D Jump to Hyperspace Presenter: Keshav Kannan. Eisenhower Elementary, Santa Clara

Who doesn't like Star Wars? Exactly. So, I am going to teach kids how to make an amazing Millennium Falcon 3D model

using only paper, scissors, and a grey colored pencil. This is a fun way to mix creativity with Star Wars, and again, who

doesn't like Star Wars? It will be very fun, and kids who like building things, or Star Wars, will especially enjoy this

workshop. They can even hang it up on their ceiling and watch it "fly"!

The Art of Procrastination Presenter: Lilli Kampmeier. Moreland Middle, San Jose

The Art of Procrastination will demonstrate a comedic viewpoint on the benefits and techniques asociated with

procrastinating. This workshop will walk you through the steps of how to successfully procrastinate and commit to it, and

how that will help your life improve (or not it really depends on the person I can't make any promises).

The History of Video Games Presenter: Trevor McFadden. Connections Academy @ Ripon, San Jose

Have you ever played a video game and thought that it was amazing and so full of life? But how did they get such good

graphics? And gameplay? What about the plot? And where did this idea of creating video games come from anyhow? Find

out these answers and more!

Snack Break: 3:00­3:25 PM Cookies and juice are available in Room 3. The Discovery 3D Printing Lab is open during the break. Please visit in Room 25.

Session 5: 3:30­3:45 PM Chemistry in a Bottle Presenter: Harlyn Cavanagh. Mar Vista Elementary, Aptos

Chemistry ­ heard of it? You might have, but have you ever heard of chemistry in a bottle? If not, come and and learn all

about this wonderful subject. Learn about chemical reactions and see a demonstration on how to make "elephant’s toothpaste"

and even make your own Fizz Inflator to take home!

Come Watch Me Perform and Sing! Presenter: Kanika Thakur, Discovery Charter I, San Jose

Hello friends, please come and join my idea of fun. I will be singing, dancing and playing flute! Come and enjoy.

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Composing Music Using Musescore Presenter: Arijit Ghoshal. Forest Hill Elementary, Campbell Have you ever wanted to write a symphony like Beethoven or just create your own fun tune to play? Using Musescore software, you can create scores and print them out, playback the songs you compose, and use any instruments you want. Learn the basics of composing and how to use Musescore in my session. Making a Fizzy Bath Ball Presenters: Allyssa Peña and Madelyn Sandoval. Lakeview Middle, Watsonville Sitting in a fizzy bathtub is very relaxing. Learn how to make a fizzy bath ball for yourself or as a gift for someone else. Watch us make one and take home the directions to make your own. It's fun and safe, and the end result is relaxing! Making a Movie Presenter: Nina Citlalmina Ruiz­Garcia. Sherman Oaks Elementary, San Jose Do you like making movies? Come to this presentation and going home you will know what the process to making a movie is, what to include, what are some good topics for your movie, and you’ll know some key points for making a movie. You will learn how to make the best movie you can make. Mysterious Places Presenters: Emily Rodriguez and Genessis Sanchez. Sherman Oaks Elementary, San Jose How many mysterious places do you know of? The Bermuda Triangle is one. There are more than 100! Come learn about some of these cool places like Moss Beach, Winchester Mystery House, Sherman Oaks School and more… Come join us! Rocks and Minerals Presenter: Abigail Deutsch. Bradley Elementary, Corralitos Rocks and Minerals are really cool and make up just about anything you can think of in our daily lives. Come and learn about the difference between rocks and minerals, how they are created, and ways they are used. The Game of Chess Presenter: Lavanika Sharma and Nabh Sharma. Moreland Middle and Easterbrook Discovery, San Jose. Presenting the game of chess, introduction to the game. Each piece will be examined and importance highlighted. Background of the game. How and why the game of chess can help children develop vision and strategies useful in all spheres of life. Some opening strategies of the game will be discussed and touched upon. Interesting end­game tactics will also be discussed. A live demo game with volunteers will be played so all may participate and learn in a fun environment. Highlights of the most important game of the century will also be presented. this will be followed by Q and A session Unusual Animals Presenter: Jian Tao Lee. Sherman Oaks Elementary, San Jose From a presenter of Creepy Freaky Weird Animals, I’ll guide you deeper into a unusual world where real animals live. There are actually animals such as the whale dolphin, mole rat, and glass frog living on Earth! The deeper we go, the harder it gets to understand these animals.

Session 6: 3:55­4:10 PM Crystals Presenter: Ian Vogtman. Discovery Charter II, San Jose Have you ever wondered how crystals are formed? Crystals are all around us! If you're curious about crystals, and would like to learn the different types of crystals, come and join me! In this class, I will also share with you how to make dazzling and vibrant crystals and how to make delicious sugar crystal candy.

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My Favorite Mystery Books: Books by Enid Blyton Presenter: Shreya Ghoshal. Forest Hill Elementary, Campbell

Do you like adventure? Do you like mystery? Then you’ll love Enid Blyton’s books! Come and learn all about her wonderful books. Walk away with a booklist so you can find her books in your local library. They are great pageturners, books you can’t stop reading! So get ready to read! Superstition ­ The Inside Story Presenter: Aarushi Wadhwa. Moreland Middle, Campbell.

I'll be talking about common superstitions from around the world and dwell upon their origins. Taste Test Presenter: Kristian Hamner. Carlton Ave. Elementary, Los Gatos

Does your food really taste that good? It doesn't! At least not the way you think it does. Come to my workshop for an exciting presentation to learn how you truly experience taste. Attend my presentation and maybe you will be selected to volunteer to truly unlock the flavor of a variety of foods through my experiments. Team Building with American Football Presenter: Manyu Yara. Discovery Charter I, San Jose.

Come and join me to see many new things in football while visiting the center of football! Learn various facts, such as who is the best quarterbacks and why that is the case, why football is important, who created football, and so much more. At the end of this presentation, you will walk away with knowledge of why football is so famous and why kids love it so much. I will also have trivia with few give aways. Come on down and enjoy!!! The Solar System Presenter: Chase Dicey. Bradley Elementary, Corralitos Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what was out there? Come find out about our solar system, how it began, and some of the intriguing objects you'll find there.

Using Basic Japanese Phrases Presenters: Angel Garcia and Isabella Lara. Lakeview Middle, Watsonville

Konbanwa! Have you ever dreamed about speaking Japanese? Are you interested learning some basic words and phrases? Well...in this workshop, you will do JUST THAT!! Come learn and practice introducing yourself to others.

Session 7: 4:20­4:35 PM GMO Presenter: Jonathan Vacarro. Bradley Elementary, Watsonville

Good or bad? Find out all the facts behind GMOs and the science behind it. Hot Cheetos Presenter: Hayden Padilla and Taj Rodriguez. Bradley Elementary, Corralitos

Hot Cheetos and Takis are all the rage these days. They've been banned from schools but kids still love to eat them by the bag. Discover why these snacks are so bad for your health. How to Take Care of Dogs Presenter: Alice Tinker. Bradley Elementary, Corralitos

Owning and taking care of dogs is a labor of love and can be very rewarding. Come find out how to keep your dog healthy and happy. Popular Videogames of All time

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Presenters: Joaquin Jauregui, Roberto Valenciano. Sherman Oaks Elementary, San Jose

Have you ever wanted to know about the most popular games from the 1980’s? How about the videogames from right now?

Do you want to know more about them? We can tell you about some popular games. You’ll know more about games if you

join us!

Solving Rubik's Cube Presenter: Ishan Garg. Easterbrook Discovery, San Jose

In my workshop, I will present the history of Rubik's cube and will show 2 different ways of solving a Rubik's cube.

The Physics behind Catapults Presenter: Siddharth Singh. Moreland Middle, San Jose

Have you ever wondered how catapults work? Perhaps what, if any, science is behind it? If so, you are like hundreds of others

who don't know how these machines work. Thankfully, I'm here! I will explain how catapults work, what controls how far the

projectiles fire, and much more!

Unbelievably Real! Presenters: Sulamith Caceres and Sol Jauregui. Dartmouth Middle, San Jose

Prepare to be mind­blown! In this presentation you will learn about mysteries, things you haven't thought about, and cool

facts. We will also tell you random facts that you will probably never use in school. But don't worry this information will

entertain you. Please come to our presentation if you want treats.

Water Cycle Rap Presenter: Siddharth Banerjee. Country Lane Elementary, San Jose

The water cycle is very important to learn, especially for Californians, because we need to know about our water. So what

better way to teach someone the water cycle than a rap song? Anyone and everyone can learn about the water we drink. Come

to my workshop to listen and learn about the one thing that keeps us alive!

To Be Determined Presenter: Rohan Saxena. Baker Elementary, Campbell

Closing Ceremony and Raffle Drawing: 4:40­5:00 PM Please join us in the Discovery Charter School Courtyard at 4:40 p.m., for raffle drawing followed by closing remarks.

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Tips for Being a Good Conference Attendee

For Presenters:

1. Plan your time carefully:

Start on time. Get everyone’s attention before you begin.

Introduce yourself and your topic.

Give a brief overview of what will happen in your workshop.

Jump into the topic!

Enjoy yourself! Have Fun!

Allow 5 minutes at the end for questions.

2. End on time. This is important so everyone can get to their next workshop on time!

3. Clean up so the next presentation can set up.

4. Take pride in your accomplishment!

5. Make Connections, Network!

Introduce yourself to people you don’t know. Ask about their interests and share your own. Use the Networking Page (page 19) to exchange emails and other contact information.

For Conference Attendees:

1. Come ready to learn from the presenters. 2. If a workshop is full, find another one that is close by. 3. Once you choose a workshop stay for the entire presentation. 4. Encourage the presenter with your full attention and respectful listening. 5. Try not to interrupt the presenter until they are ready for questions. 6. Ask if you can help the presenter set up or clean up, so everyone can move on to the next workshop. 7. Network… meet new people… share your interests. (Use the networking page on page 19).

For Parent or Chaperones: Tips for helping Student Presenters:

1. Help them to start and end on time. 2. If room is full, please tell other students to find another workshop—quickly. (If there are parents taking

spaces and students wanting to get in, please ask the parents to give up their space for students.) 3. Remind students to introduce themselves and topic. 4. Ask your student when and how they want to be reminded of how much time they have remaining. 5. Allow for at least 5 minutes of Questions and Answers. 6. Help students get cleaned up so the next student can get set up.

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Networking Page Use this page to collect names, emails,

phone numbers, etc. of your new friends and colleagues!

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Join CAG today! Help support education, advocacy and awareness of gifted education in

California schools.

Join CAG for as little as $25.00 Find important resources for parents and teachers, and information on joining CAG, at www.CAGifted.org . CAG works at the state level to advocate for advanced students in Sacramento CAG is bridging the Common Core State Standards to classroom practices Get involved locally, GATE Advocates at the regional level of CAG Santa Lucia Region at

www.CAGSantaLucia.org (organizers of this conference )

Gifted students are not to be ignored in the new ESSA! Q: What is the the ESSA? The ESSA or Every Student Succeeds Act (formerly known as No Child Left Behind and ESEA) is the federal legislation that

guides K­12 public education in the United States. Approximately $21 billion in federal funds under ESEA is distributed to the

states and school districts each year through complex formulas based on student population and poverty and through individual

grant programs.

Q: Is anything required of states related to gifted and talented students? Yes. There are two new requirements:

On the state report cards: States must include student achievement data at each achievement level that is disaggregated by

student subgroup (e.g., low­income, race, English learners, gender, and students with disabilities). Previously, states provided

detailed information for students performing at the proficient level and below. Now, states also will have to include information

on students achieving at the advanced level.

In applying for Title II professional development funds, states must include information about how they plan to improve the

skills of teachers and other school leaders that will enable them to identify gifted and talented students and provide instruction

based on the student’s need.

Q: Is anything required of districts related to gifted and talented students? Yes. There are two new requirements:

Districts (“local education agencies” in ESSA) must collect, disaggregate, and report their student achievement data at each

achievement level, as the states are required to do.

Districts that receive Title II professional development funds must use the money to address the learning needs of all students.

ESSA specifically says that “all students” includes gifted and talented students.

Q: What else is noteworthy in ESSA? There are several other provisions in ESSA that support gifted and talented students:

For the first time, ESSA specifically notes that districts may use Title I funds to identify and serve gifted and talented students.

ESSA now allows states to use computer adaptive assessments as the format for state assessments used for accountability

purposes and authorizes grant funding to states to develop such assessments.

Districts may use their Title II professional development funds to provide training on gifted education­specific instructional

practices, such as enrichment, acceleration, and curriculum compacting . From the National Association for the Gifted Council NAGC For more information on ESSA, visit the legislation update section

of the NAGC website. Contact Jane Clarenbach, NAGC Director of Public Education, with questions. janec@nagc.org or

202­785­4268. Or go to the California Association for the Gifted www.cagifted.org

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