Nonfiction films featuring diverse scientists telling their own stories can do more than promote conceptual understanding. We will screen two short films, Decoding Ancestral Knowledge and CRISPR Apostle, and show preliminary results of their impact on science identity and nature of science learning.

TAKEAWAYS:
You will learn about the films from the study, how to access them, and the results that suggest they not only support student learning; they can also broaden perspectives on who does science and how science is done.

SPEAKERS:
Shannon Behrman

Sponsoring Company: Edvotek

Explore the world of forensic science with these fun and exciting escape room activities! Try forensic blood detection and agarose gel electrophoresis experiments, decipher clues, and solve puzzles. Learn to design your own escape room to have students unravel the evidence and free the innocent.

SPEAKERS:
Brian Ell, Maria Dayton

Sponsoring Company: Edvotek

Explore CRISPR-Cas gene editing in our hands-on electrophoresis workshop! The Nobel-winning biotechnology breakthrough is making dramatic changes to human health TODAY. Dive into CRISPR biology with quick experiments modeling cures for genetic diseases like Sickle Cell Anemia and Cystic Fibrosis.

SPEAKERS:
Brian Ell, Maria Dayton

Sponsoring Company: HHMI BioInteractive

New to BioInteractive? Come investigate HHMI BioInteractive’s many free resources to support life science educators. We'll review how to navigate a website with hundreds of high-quality resources as well as how to connect with your fellow life science educators through our online community.

SPEAKERS:
Christina Moran-Johnson, Karen Lucci

Engage students in learning about the evolution of antibiotic resistance by exploring prevention strategies. Assess their understanding via infographics. Attendees will view student examples and receive a link to lesson plans and student worksheets.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn how students can illustrate their understanding of antibiotic resistance evolution through infographic creation. The infographics will highlight why specific strategies for reducing antibiotic resistance are effective.

SPEAKERS:
Andrea Bierema

Scientific ocean drilling is disappearing from textbooks. An OER was developed to share the ships and sampling process, profiles of scientists and crew, and onshore analyses. The OER includes multimedia material, interactive fact checks, and student exercises to increase ocean literacy.

TAKEAWAYS:
Viewers will learn about the organization of a free educational resource on scientific ocean drilling, which includes spotlights of the scientists and crew in text and audio, video clips, interactive fact checks, and questions and exercises, to increase student ocean literacy.

SPEAKERS:
Laura Guertin

Sponsoring Company: Edvotek

Wildlife conservators often return captive-bred animals to their native habitats to rewild the area. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the use of RFLP analysis and phylogenetics in conservation biology to analyze the DNA samples of two lions. Can we return them to their ancestral home?

SPEAKERS:
Brian Ell, Maria Dayton

Sponsoring Company: Carolina Biological Supply Co.

Explore hands-on training in biotechnology! Teachers in this workshop will conduct two activities with BioBuilder’s proven classroom and laboratory curriculum designed for students gain industry microcredentials and to be college and career ready. Search "BioTechBuilder" online to learn more!

SPEAKERS:
Natalie Kuldell

Sponsoring Company: HHMI BioInteractive

Delve into the power of science as storytelling using storylines! Explore how the BioInteractive Sickle Cell Storyline sparks student questions to help them create connections between biological concepts and build deeper understandings.

SPEAKERS:
Lee Ferguson, Chris Monsour

Sponsoring Company: miniPCR bio

Finally, an easy-to-implement genetic engineering lab. This robust lab allows students to visualize the transformation of bacteria from white to bright blue with a protocol that fits in a 45-minute class. Simple teacher prep with no starter cultures, and reliable student results!

SPEAKERS:
Kristin Hennessy-McDonald, PhD

In today’s diverse classrooms, student engagement and a sense of belonging are essential to academic success. This session explores the value and implementation of high-quality instructional practices that foster both active engagement and a deeper sense of belonging among students.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will leave with actionable strategies in collaborative learning, tech integration, and culturally responsive instruction which they can implement immediately to enhance student motivation, class cohesion, and overall academic achievement.

SPEAKERS:
Tanya MacMartin, Ed.D.

Sponsoring Company: Edvotek

You’ve planned the experiment and collected data, now let’s discuss the best way to analyze it. In this workshop, we’ll use PCR, ELISA, and AI to bring quantitative data analysis and statistics to the lab. Mastery of these skills is crucial to prepare students for careers in biotechnology and STEM.

SPEAKERS:
Brian Ell, Maria Dayton

Sponsoring Company: HHMI BioInteractive

How can two people with the same genotype have different symptoms? Join us as we explore free BioInteractive resources that use the phenomenon of sickle cell disease to engage students in a variety of evidence-based strategies for facilitating sense-making about gene expression and evolution.

SPEAKERS:
Kristen Short, Brenda Royal

Sponsoring Company: miniPCR bio

Tired of textbook diagrams showing DNA to RNA to protein? Bring the central dogma to life with a hands-on experiment to visualize transcription and translation using fluorescence. Explore gene expression in real-time using low-cost tools made for the classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Katy Martin

Transform your STEM programs through powerful community partnerships. Learn proven strategies to identify and engage partners from businesses to universities. Get practical tools for establishing sustainable collaborations that support project-based learning and create authentic career connections.

TAKEAWAYS:
Discover how to transform your STEM program through strategic partnerships. Learn to identify potential collaborators, define partnership roles, and develop a mindset that opens doors to enriched learning experiences. Walk away with practical tools to build/sustain meaningful community connections.

SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Nilvo, Lisa Blank, Heather Overkamp

Sponsoring Company: Edvotek

Transforming bacteria with vibrant colored proteins is an unforgettable way to teach the central dogma of molecular biology. Take it further by creating bio-art with your students! In this workshop, we’ll share transformation tips, explore microbial creativity, and even award our favorite designs!

SPEAKERS:
Brian Ell, Maria Dayton

Sponsoring Company: Bio-Rad Laboratories

Discover forensic biotech in our workshop. Perform Bradford Assay for biological sex identification from fingerprints, and delve into biochemical analysis with practical skills.

SPEAKERS:
Tamica Stubbs, Leigh Brown

Sponsoring Company: MiniOne Systems

Use DNA testing to support claims of innocence in this hands-on lab for high school and university-level biology and forensic science students. Explore evidence types and factors leading to wrongful convictions.

SPEAKERS:
Lindsay Hamilton

Sponsoring Company: Bio-Rad Laboratories

Join our workshop to explore Ozempic's dual action on diabetes and weight loss. Learn about semaglutide's role in blood sugar and appetite regulation through hands-on ELISA simulations.

SPEAKERS:
Tamica Stubbs, Leigh Brown

A discussion of philosophy and experiences of reshaping teaching and learning of conceptual physics at a small technical college. The presentation will detail the use of a portfolio assessment approach instead of traditional high-stakes exams, and the effects on student performance and attitudes.

TAKEAWAYS:
The use of a portfolio assessment strategy allows students the chance to learn and apply physics through doing, rather than memorizing and applying formulas. A draft based approach encourages students to continually revise and improve their understanding of difficult concepts over the semester.

SPEAKERS:
Laura Romanovich

Expanding early college programs can enhance student success, retention, and graduation rates. Learn the key aspects of planning, including addressing state-specific challenges, FERPA compliance, equitable access, and structured advising, that help ensure effective implementation.

TAKEAWAYS:
Gain practical strategies for implementing effective early college programs with robust student support systems. Get an overview of early college programs, including success data and state-specific insights, and understand key considerations such as federal privacy law and equitable access.

SPEAKERS:
Sarah Finch, Kari Espada, Cyrus Sadeghian

Sponsoring Company: HHMI BioInteractive

Human activities lead to changes in environmental processes, including the frequency and intensity of wildfires. Join us as we use free BioInteractive resources to help students analyze authentic data and construct explanations for how changes in the environment influence wildfire dynamics.

SPEAKERS:
Lee Ferguson, Chris Monsour

Sponsoring Company: Edvotek

Unlock biology's mysteries with model organisms! Learn to culture and study C. elegans in your classroom laboratory. Explore chemotaxis with a simple locomotion assay. Integrate STEM concepts, data collection, and statistics for an enriching learning experience. Meets standards for AP Bio Lab 11.

SPEAKERS:
Brian Ell, Maria Dayton

Sponsoring Company: Bio-Rad Laboratories

Explore Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS), where gut fermentation causes intoxication without drinking. Use PCR and electrophoresis to genotype ADH and ALDH genes, study ethanol metabolism, and apply genetic findings to support legal defenses for involuntary intoxication cases.

SPEAKERS:
Tamica Stubbs, Leigh Brown

Sponsoring Company: miniPCR bio

Explore how genetic testing can assess hereditary cancer risk. Students use gel electrophoresis and pedigree analysis to test family members for Lynch syndrome. Plus, engage with the medical and bioethical implications of genetic testing through a role-play activity!

SPEAKERS:
Rose Chaffee-Cohen

The iDrone Online Camp engages middle and high school students in STEM through hands-on drone technology experiences. Participants engage in project-based learning, competitions, and FAA Part 107 discussions, enhancing critical thinking, teamwork, and self-efficacy in STEM.

TAKEAWAYS:
The session will highlight the positive impact of experiential learning on students' STEM interests and career aspirations.

SPEAKERS:
Jiyoon Yoon

This session discusses utilizing the institution’s LMS to improve students' success in a non-major biology class at a community college. It emphasizes the crucial role of the faculty member in providing a method for the students to assess their personal level of learning.

TAKEAWAYS:
Using the learning management system can improve the entire student learning experience in any course. Each system has a diverse spectrum of tools to help the faculty members and the student population. The question was which tool(s) should be used and how they were applied.

SPEAKERS:
Lance Morris

Are you looking for ways to make your Introductory/General Education College Science Classes more engaging for students? Join your colleagues as they share how they have put research into practice in their classrooms.

TAKEAWAYS:
Put research into practice as you experience these engaging, relevant, and real approaches to teaching non-majors.

SPEAKERS:
Sarah Haines, Victor Pereira

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

Case studies are a great learning tool for postsecondary general education students who may struggle to engage with and understand complex scientific topics. In this presentation, the use of specific case studies in a general education Biology class and the benefits of their use will be discussed.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will gain a greater understanding of the benefits of case studies in the science classroom. Case study resources and teaching methods, as well as specific examples of case studies related to classroom topics, will also be discussed.

SPEAKERS:
Rachel Pritchard

This poster presents strategies for creating equitable chemistry classrooms that engage first-generation students. It includes specific examples of inclusive practices and culturally relevant approaches, demonstrating how these methods can be integrated into lessons.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will learn how to create lessons that connect with the cultural backgrounds of first-generation students while exploring effective classroom practices that utilize collaborative learning to boost engagement and academic achievement in chemistry.

SPEAKERS:
Wenting Hu

Using three damaged natural bone human educational skeletons, this research developed practices for restoring, identifying, and dignifying these valuable educational resources. New curriculum developments focusing on skeleton centered activities have emerged due to their increased functionality.

TAKEAWAYS:
Understanding the ethical considerations with using donated natural bone human skeletons should lead to their proper care and restoration.

SPEAKERS:
Andrew Sathoff, Emelye Josko

An introductory chemistry course was taught in virtual and hybrid formats, with the lab component being the only difference in course design. A weighted cohort was used to compare student exam and final grades between the two designs. No significant differences were seen.

TAKEAWAYS:
In a propensity score weighted cohort, balanced for sex and race, no statistical difference was observed in student outcomes in an introductory chemistry course between students who took virtual or hybrid courses.

SPEAKERS:
Alex Stephens

The importance of health literacy in the general public was highlighted by the recent pandemic; undergraduate STEM students are well positioned to address this issue. Seniors are trained as Health Connectors to share their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for health sciences with K-8 students.

TAKEAWAYS:
Benefits emerge across all levels: from undergraduates to K-8 students and classroom teachers. Persistence of the learned content and increased awareness of health sciences and careers in K-8 students and expanded Health Connector confidence and skill in sharing complex scientific content with novices.

SPEAKERS:
Kevin Kehl, Kanita Olson

Sponsoring Company: miniPCR bio

PTC tasting is a classic way to link genotype and phenotype. Use PCR and gel electrophoresis to determine if students have taster or non-taster alleles for bitter taste perception. Learn about our all-new digital curriculum and see how easy it can be to bring molecular genetics to your class!

SPEAKERS:
Katy Martin

Sponsoring Company: Carolina Biological Supply Co.

Join leading scientists from a one-of-a-kind research institute as they dive deep into a CRISPR gene editing experiment from their educational kit. CRISPR in a Box can be integrated into high school and college classes. Get ready to master skills used in a cancer research lab!

SPEAKERS:
Sarah LaTorre, Amanda Hewes, Alexandra Felts

Sponsoring Company: Bio-Rad Laboratories

Can your students save the Giant Pandas? See how your students can explore challenging topics such as homeostatic regulation and the effect of reproductive hormones, immunological responses and ecosystem balance all at once as they engineer a hormone detection system that can be utilized for Giant Panda population conservation efforts.

SPEAKERS:
Tamica Stubbs, Leigh Brown

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

In two distinct phases, the Wipro Science Education Fellowship program anchored at the University of South Florida has served three large school districts the Tampa Bay region with over 400,000 combined students, encouraging teachers to grow sensemaking skill sets in a non-adoption state.

TAKEAWAYS:
Leadership development within the context of three-dimensional learning and sensemaking can take place anywhere, anytime with an appropriate framework for science teacher leadership.

SPEAKERS:
David Rosengrant, Larry Plank

Conflict management is a very delicate and difficult subject to address, and as scientists we aren't always provided with the tools or training to work through it. This workshop will help you navigate through these challenging moments by addressing open communication, timing, and respect.

TAKEAWAYS:
Build your confidence to handle challenging conversations with team members and coworkers at all levels. Walk out prepared with a step-by-step outline on how to have difficult conversations professionally.

SPEAKERS:
Christopher Payne

Join us to explore how the engineering design process (EDP) enhances collaborative learning, community connections, student resilience, and skill-building in STEM education and preparing students for STEM careers. Gain insights into authentic design, research, and PL opportunities with practical examples.

TAKEAWAYS:
The engineering design process nurtures critical skills like problem-solving and creativity in K-12 education. We'll showcase adaptable resources, opportunities, and activities for all educators, focusing on free curricular resources, teacher development, and grants.

SPEAKERS:
Josephine Mesina, Tom Jenkins

Sponsoring Company: Anatomage, Inc

The Science Table provides a library of over 60 biology, chemistry, and physics experiments with realistic-quality visuals on an interactive 7 foot-long touch-screen table. The workshop will focus on incorporating the Science Table into middle school, high school, and college level classrooms.

SPEAKERS:
Zach Bryant

Sponsoring Company: miniPCR bio

Explore real CRISPR technology with a hands-on DNA experiment. Program Cas9 to cut DNA, make predictions using sequence analysis, and verify results with gel electrophoresis. This activity is an engaging way to show how CRISPR works and why it’s such a groundbreaking tool for genome editing!

SPEAKERS:
Ally Huang

Sponsoring Company: Bio-Rad Laboratories

Experience CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing experiments designed for your students' learning! In this hands-on workshop edit a chromosomal gene, complete with essential experimental controls, using the same cut-and-repair technology used in medicinal and agricultural applications.

SPEAKERS:
Tamica Stubbs, Leigh Brown

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

Join a shared venture of learning in early childhood preservice teacher preparation underscoring the importance of cultivating a positive science learning community environment and championing science education through joyful science teaching and learning.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will discover how curiosity, exploration, and reflective practice shape effective teaching methods, fostering joyful science teaching and learning. Stay curious!

SPEAKERS:
Laurel Byrne

Harness the power of generative AI by engaging students in debates with ChatGPT. Learn how to implement structured debates with AI in large-enrollment courses, both synchronously and asynchronously. Attendees will receive lesson plans and worksheets for classroom use.

TAKEAWAYS:
You will discover how students can develop debate statements and effectively engage in debates with ChatGPT. Attendees will have access to lesson plans, worksheets, and strategies to implement structured debates.

SPEAKERS:
Andrea Bierema

What are the emerging challenges in science teaching and learning that research should be addressing? In this session, attendees will support the development of a community-informed science education research framework. Attendees will help identify science education research priorities.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will leave the session with an appreciation of community-engaged research and the importance of science teacher voice in defining research priorities.

SPEAKERS:
Cathleen Cerosaletti, Michael Daley

In this session, I’ll share "Lunar Dreams," a Wofford College seminar supported by NASA's South Carolina Space Grant. The course explores the Moon through humanistic and scientific inquiry, fostering scientific literacy, mindful observation, and AI-assisted writing.

TAKEAWAYS:
Session participants will leave with practical insights and strategies for integrating AI and cross-disciplinary approaches, creating an authentic learning environment that connects science with the humanities.

SPEAKERS:
Steven Zides

Over 40 states are currently experiencing STEM teacher shortages, and many teachers leave in the first 3 years. This roundtable will be a time of sharing best practices and looking at what is working in specific school districts to recruit and retain teachers over time in hard to staff areas.

TAKEAWAYS:
The purpose of this discussion is to share what is working in districts around the country to recruit and retain qualified teachers and to support early career teachers. Experts at every level are invited to share their best practices in a roundtable discussion.

SPEAKERS:
Lacey Fitts

Explore the structure, goals, and resources of our academy designed to equip future math and science educators. We'll cover curriculum, mentorship opportunities, hands-on teaching experiences, and strategies for keeping STEM teachers in the classroom.

TAKEAWAYS:
This presentation will provide an overview of how our academy prepares preservice math and science teachers. Attendees will learn about the program's curriculum, mentorship opportunities, hands-on teaching experiences, and strategies to help prepare STEM teachers and keep them in the classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Dominic Ramos, Katherine Meraz

Let's explore some unique ways equity and social justice show up in our science classrooms. School-wide professional development can help us to have a shared understanding of equity, but we need learning opportunities to develop science-specific equity-focused content and instructional approaches.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will learn how equity and social justice are achieved through science content and instructional approaches.

SPEAKERS:
Matt Stewart, Carla Zembal-Saul

Students pursuing STEM majors often struggle with insufficient skills critical to their academic success and future careers. The study aims to determine whether completion of an AI-powered virtual-human training leads to increased use of SRL strategies among STEM majors, compared to a control group.

TAKEAWAYS:
This study provides compelling evidence that AI-powered virtual-human interventions can support SRL in STEM education, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution that maintains educational quality while reducing the resource burden on both students and instructors.

SPEAKERS:
Danny Glick

This presentation will provide instructional leaders, mentors, coaches and supervisors with a research-based NGSS-aligned toolkit to support novice teachers to enact 3D teaching for all students. Attendees will have an opportunity to practice using one SEP tool to develop targeted feedback.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will be able to use the ASET toolkit to develop targeted feedback regarding NGSS-alignment for novice science teachers with a focus on supporting equitable engagement of students. Attendees will practice applying the Analyzing and Interpreting Data SEP tool to a short classroom video.

SPEAKERS:
Donna Ross, Meredith Vaughn, HUI-JU HUANG, Corinne Lardy

Learn how to optimize student sensemaking in YOUR college science classroom by providing students with opportunities to encounter and apply the content, then reflect and modify their worldviews. Free templates and resources!

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn sensemaking techniques for college science classrooms.

SPEAKERS:
Renee Clary, Robert Cohen, Ian Moncrief

Learn how to support pre-service teachers interrogate, unpack, and understanding the impact of racial bias in STEM education. Leave with instructional resources and strategies intended to support the needs of all learners, particularly those with diverse backgrounds.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn to distinguish between explicit and implicit racial bias; consider implications for STEM education; and review strategies to mitigate the impact of implicit bias.

SPEAKERS:
Uchenna Emenaha

As a result of The Michigan Guarantee, 4-year institutions in Michigan will likely see an increase in transfer students. Hence, support for vertical transfer students should be enhanced. After studying the vertical transfer pathway at Central Michigan University, we will present our findings.

TAKEAWAYS:
Learn about enhancing support for vertical transfer students at the 4-year institution. Based on findings from student surveys and faculty interviews at Central Michigan University, we will discuss the perception of vertical transfer students and recommendations for enhancing support post-transfer.

SPEAKERS:
Logan Mueller, Jordan Kobielus

Harness the potential of generative AI in science education. The session showcases the benefits and some limitations of using AI to create classroom resources.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants in this session will leave with a solid understanding of how to effectively integrate generative AI into their classrooms to enhance student engagement and learning. They will learn how to create innovative activities and design rubrics using AI, as well as how it can assist in grading

SPEAKERS:
Christine Patrum, Jewels Morgan

This roundtable aims to bring together those teaching and interested in teaching science education courses at the graduate and undergraduate level.

TAKEAWAYS:
This roundtable aims to share ideas and best practices between those who teach and want to teach science education courses at the graduate and undergraduate level.

SPEAKERS:
Olivia Bello, Jesse Mechanick

As teacher educators, we must equip preservice teachers to honor diverse student experiences in science education. To address challenges from differing cultural backgrounds, we've integrated AI tools into our courses to develop culturally responsive NGSS lesson plans. We’ll share these strategies

TAKEAWAYS:
Equip science teacher educators with AI tools, strategies, and insights to help science teacher candidates enhance their lesson planning and assessment development to include a focus on equity, social justice and culturally responsive teaching.

SPEAKERS:
Olayinka Mohorn-Mintah, Logan Caldwell

This SCST speed sharing session features college science teaching techniques for face-to-face, hybrid, online, and informal classrooms.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will encounter best practices for optimizing instruction in all modalities of college science classrooms.

SPEAKERS:
Renee Clary, Roy Kaelin, Heide Hlawaty, Ian Moncrief

The dissemination of study results in this session addresses the critical need to provide rural preservice teachers with opportunities to engage in Global Citizen Science (GCS) projects that permeate beyond geographic isolation.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will gain a better understanding of incorporating Global Citizen Science projects into their teaching practices along with an overview of strategies for overcoming the challenges of geographic isolation in rural settings.

SPEAKERS:
Ricardo Lumbreras, Gwinn North

This SCST speed sharing session will focus on practices and assessments trending in college science education.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn practical applications of trending science topics.

SPEAKERS:
Renee Clary, Takunda Maisva, Ian Moncrief

Mentorship is a two-way street—mentors learn from mentees too! Join us to build a supportive community of educators committed to growing representation in STEM. We’ll share stories, give feedback, address burnout, and walk away with a renewed sense of purpose and dedication to science education.

TAKEAWAYS:
A set of new connections and the ability to seek continued mentorship and camaraderie beyond the conference. Participants will also leave with a meeting guide to host recruitment, retention, and community events, continuing the charge to build a diverse community of educators in STEM.

SPEAKERS:
Leena McLean

Participants will learn engaging, hands-on science activities to help Emergent Bilingual students at nationally recognized language levels. You'll explore ways to teach and reinforce key science ideas like force, motion, and energy while checking how well students learn new vocabulary and concepts!

TAKEAWAYS:
Learn how to engage and assess Emergent Bilingual students using hands-on science strategies for force, motion, and energy aligned with national language and content standards while building formative tools to support language growth and more profound understanding in your science classroom!

SPEAKERS:
Gwinn North, Ricardo Lumbreras

A customizable outline for increasing educator success entering the profession is shared. A portfolio consists of twelve components that demonstrates foundational understanding and creates career supports. The packet consists of leading overview and evaluation project bookends.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will be given a Google drive link to the portfolio components that can be downloaded and modified, or used as is. Ideas for possible course modifications will be shared. Examples can be provided of complete portfolios and exemplar ancillaries.

SPEAKERS:
Michael Bechtel

This SCST session features the SCST OUSTA Marjorie Gardner Lecture

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn innovative science teaching approaches from the SCST OUSTA winner.

SPEAKERS:
Renee Clary, Christy Visaggi, Ian Moncrief