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Save a Nickel and Learn to Trickle!
Sponsoring Company: Texas Instruments
Learn how to create a project-based camp or classroom
lesson that enable students to apply concepts, such as photosynthesis and the
water cycle, to design a smart irrigation system. Inspired by real-world events,
students are motivated to apply problem-solving skills and learn some basic
programming to come up with innovative solutions to using water more
efficiently.
Takeaways: 1. Developing models to better understand a process; 2. Constructing explanations and designing solutions; and 3. Introducing students to coding to solve a science problem with an engineering solution.
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Doing Science According to the Next Generation
Science Standards
Sponsoring Company: Flinn Scientific, Inc.
This workshop will focus on how to provide all students
opportunities to use the science practices to understand things of interest to
them and to construct knowledge. Ideas for simple hands-on activites, how to use
digital media, and how to build straightforward simulations with free
spreadsheet programs will be presented.
Takeaways: How to: 1. do NGSS-aligned science; 2. promote scientific thinking skills in students; and 3. use hands-on activities, digital media, and spreadsheet programs to make science accessible to all students and to construct knowledge.
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Lab Safety Protocols with Flinn Scientific, the
Leader in Safety!
Sponsoring Company: Flinn Scientific, Inc.
Please join Flinn for a quick refresher on common safety
concerns and issues that arise in the classroom and remote settings. This is a
must-attend session for new teachers and experienced teachers alike who want to
deliver the most comprehensive and safe program possible! Come for an overview
of best practices in the lab with Flinn!
Takeaways: 1. Refresher on science safety best practices; 2. Safety awareness culture; and 3. Practical :what to do in case of emergency" trainings.
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