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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.
Speakers
Jessica Kohout (Howard County Conservancy: Woodstock, MD)
Presenter Materials for this Session:
(Materials are only accessible to NSTA Members)
Smart Irrigation System for TI-Nspire CX
Students are challenged to use science and technology to design and build a system that utilizes a limited amount of water in a “smart” way to grow crops.
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.
Speakers
James Palcik (Flinn Scientific Canada, Inc.: Hamilton, ON)
Presenter Materials for this Session:
(Materials are only accessible to NSTA Members)
Science Safety Best Practices for Teaching in COVID environments
Using Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Science
Classes
Sponsoring Company: XR Guru
Integrate VR/AR science modules to help your students
understand complex topics in an immersive engaging
environment.
Takeaways: 1. Learn the research on using VR/AR in education; 2. View sample science module content; and 3. View the teacher portal and receive immediate free access to all content.
Speakers
Doug Smith (XR Guru: Dublin, OH)