2025 Philadelphia National Conference

March 26-29, 2025

4/9/2026 12:00PM EST: All sessions added to My Agenda prior to this notice have been exported to the mobile app and will be visible in the app when you login, under your profile. Any sessions added now will also have to be added in the app.
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Using NSTA Resources When Teaching Courses for Preservice Teachers: Instructors’ Stories

Friday, March 28 • 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

Pennsylvania Convention Center - 304/VIP



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NSTA-Natl-Conf-PHILLY25-Speed-Share-Instructors.pdf

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University/College instructors talk about how they integrate NSTA resources in their courses for preservice teachers. Come and listen to their stories and ask them questions! Find out the benefits that this opportunity provides you and your teacher candidates.

TAKEAWAYS:
Many university/college instructors are using NSTA resources in lieu of a textbook when teaching preservice teacher courses. Participants will meet some of these instructors to learn how they integrate NSTA resources in their courses and about the benefits of the program.

SPEAKERS:
Flavio Mendez

Instructors: Use NSTA Resources When Teaching Courses for Preservice Teachers

Friday, March 28 • 1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

Pennsylvania Convention Center - 304/VIP



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NSTA-Natl-Conf-PHILLY25-NSTA-Class-Bundle.pdf

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Do you teach courses for preservice teachers? Learn how NSTA's resources, webinars, and online community can help students become the BEST teachers they can be. We will discuss what’s available on the NSTA website and how to easily access it from your own Class Landing Page. Membership is included.

TAKEAWAYS:
Instructors using NSTA as their Textbook (or as a supplement) have students who create a library of resources, grow their network of professional colleagues, and enhance their content and pedagogical knowledge of science. Membership is included.

SPEAKERS:
Flavio Mendez

NSTA Preservice Teacher Chapter Program: Engaging the Next Generation of Educators of Science

Friday, March 28 • 2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Pennsylvania Convention Center - 304/VIP



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2025 NSTA Preservice Teacher Chapter Program_ Engaging the Next Generation of Educators of Science.pptx

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Inviting all Preservice Teachers and Instructors to learn about NSTA’s Preservice Teacher Chapters. Preservice Teacher Chapters support individuals entering the profession with leadership experiences, networking opportunities, and professional learning resources available at NSTA.

TAKEAWAYS:
Preservice Teachers and Faculty Advisors walk-away informed to participate in NSTA’s Preservice Teacher Chapter Program.

SPEAKERS:
Jim McDonald, Eli Vincent, Alexandra Chester, Flavio Mendez, Jordan Kobielus

Ideas for Anchoring Phenomena in the Classroom

Saturday, March 29 • 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM

Pennsylvania Convention Center - 304/VIP



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Ideas for anchoring phenomena in the classroom.pptx
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Designing effective anchoring phenomena is challenging. This interactive session will engage participants in a variety of anchoring phenomena examples appropriate for multiple content areas and grade levels. If you are wanting new ideas and something to take home to use immediately, this is the place for you!

TAKEAWAYS:
Examples of anchoring phenomena in a format that is engaging to participants and relevant to any STEM classroom to maintain student interest.

SPEAKERS:
Michael Bindis, Flavio Mendez

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