2022 Chicago National Conference

July 21-23, 2022

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Building a Better ADI Understanding: Using Student-Created Avatars to Explain Past Scientist Experiences with ADI

Thursday, July 21 • 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM

McCormick Place - W176a

STRAND: Adapting Virtual Learning to Increase Access and Participation in a Face-to-Face Classroom

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This presentation reviews students researching and presenting on past ADI events in science through the creation of scientist avatars.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. This session highlights the use of a classroom-tested assignment where students are asked to create a personal avatar where they are pretending to be the actual scientist; and 2. The assignment works well to show actual ADI events that explain how science changes over time.

SPEAKERS:
William Sumrall (The University of Mississippi: University, MS)

General Science Computer Science Preservice Science Education Sensemaking STEM Technology Grades 6 - 8 Grades 9 - 12 Postsecondary Presentation

The Scoop on STEM Competitions Administered by NSTA

Friday, July 22 • 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

McCormick Place - W176a


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NSTA Competitions_ presentation.pdf
STRAND: No Strand

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Join us for a chance to learn more about  NSTA-administered competitions and awards from NSTA staff and past participants. NSTA-administered competitions include NSTA Teacher Awards, the Army Educational Outreach Program, Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, and Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competitions. This engaging hour will include discussion and tips on how to engage K–12 students in project-based learning opportunities that are no cost to participate.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Engage with educators that have participated in NSTA-administered competitions and awards; 2. Learn more about opportunities to engage students in project-based learning; and 3. Share best practices and tips to foster inquiry-based learning and showcase ideas.

SPEAKERS:
Acacia McKenna (NSTA: Arlington, VA)

STEM Biology Chemistry Computer Science Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science General Science Life Science Mathematics Physical Science Physics Preservice Science Education Technology Grades PreK - 2 Grades 3 - 5 Grades 6 - 8 Grades 9 - 12 Postsecondary Presentation

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