2022 Chicago National Conference

July 21-23, 2022

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Water Moves Our Earth; Plants Stabilize Our Earth

Friday, July 22 • 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM

McCormick Place - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Area, Table 28

STRAND: No Strand

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Water is the major force in shaping our planet. Students use simple models to measure water outwash and soil erosion.

TAKEAWAYS:
Simple models show students how plants and plant residue play major roles in preventing water runoff and soil erosion.

SPEAKERS:
Suzanne Cunningham (Purdue University: West Lafayette, IN)

Earth & Space Science Biology Environmental Science General Science Mathematics Physical Science Grades 6 - 8 Poster

Minerals, Trading, and Songs...Oh My!

Friday, July 22 • 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM

McCormick Place - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Area, Table 33


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Minerals, Trading, and Songs...Oh My!
STRAND: Using Inquiry-Based STEM to Facilitate Learning for ALL

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Make the unequal distribution of resources (yawn) interesting with a Catan-style game, real minerals to play with, and parodies (Earthy and many more)!

TAKEAWAYS:
Games make learning more palatable

SPEAKERS:
Jen Taylor (Lakeview Academy: Saratoga Springs, UT)

Earth & Space Science Life Science Physical Science Grades 6 - 8 Poster

Toys and Songs...This is Not Your Mother's Middle School!

Friday, July 22 • 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM

McCormick Place - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Area, Table 2


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Toys and Songs...This is Not Your Mother's Middle School!
STRAND: Using Inquiry-Based STEM to Facilitate Learning for ALL

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Middle schoolers haven’t grown up yet so trot out the toys and the science parodies…the best way to their brains!

TAKEAWAYS:
Science classes that are fun as well as challenging will be the ones that educate.

SPEAKERS:
Jen Taylor (Lakeview Academy: Saratoga Springs, UT)

General Science Life Science Physical Science Grades 6 - 8 Poster

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