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Local Phenomenon-Based Projects
Los Angeles Convention Center - 406B
Sponsoring Company: AEOP
Come learn about using community-based phenomena as the
basis for long-term STEM projects.
Takeaways: 1. How to intergrade local phenomena into STEM projects; 2. Using eCYBERMISSION in your middle school science classroom; and 3. How to better engage middle school students with local problems.
Speakers
Sue Whitsett (NSTA: Arlington, VA)
Rewriting the Story: Developing a More Inclusive STEM
Classroom
Los Angeles Convention Center - 153A/B
Sponsoring Company: EiE | Museum of Science, Boston
Explore classroom facilitation strategies that engage
all learners in high-quality STEM experiences and hear from educators who are
implementing these strategies.
Takeaways: 1. Learn strategies to eliminate barriers and engage all students; 2. Identify discussion supports that foster effective collaboration and communication; and 3. Explore the benefits of implementing STEM curricula designed for diverse classrooms.
Speakers
Lorri Coates (Museum of Science, Boston: Boston, MA)
Using Environmental Solutions as a Lens for Teaching
Science and Engineering
Los Angeles Convention Center - 406B
Sponsoring Company: Green Ninja
The workshop will introduce and provide examples for a
project-based framework that integrates climate science topics and themes with
all the science disciplines, including engineering and computer
science.
Takeaways: Participants will: 1. get the opportunity to reflect on the framework and model presented and share their own experience with other participants; 2. get the opportunity to develop a storyline and sequence of lessons that blend together multiple science NGSS standards using a project-based approach; and 3. get to review and discuss the work of other colleagues during the session.
Speakers
Eugene Cordero (Green Ninja: Mountain View, CA)