2022 Chicago National Conference

July 21-23, 2022

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FILTERS APPLIED:6 - 8, Poster, Coping in Resilience in Science and STEM Teaching, General Science

 

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Using Drones in the Classroom For Land and Crop Surveying Simulations

Friday, July 22 • 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM

McCormick Place - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Area, Table 10


STRAND: Using Inquiry-Based STEM to Facilitate Learning for ALL

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This session will lead participants through a discussion on why and how to use drone technology in the classroom. It will showcase a problem based learning activity in which drones are used in a surveying simulation.

TAKEAWAYS:
How and why using drones can enhance the curriculum.

SPEAKERS:
Jane Hunt (Nourish the Future - Education Projects, LLC: Columbus, OH)

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)

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

Show Details

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)

Connecting to Science Identities

Friday, July 22 • 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM

McCormick Place - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Area, Table 32


STRAND: Strategies for Creating Inclusive Science and STEM Learning Environments

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This poster session connects phenomena-based teaching to Funds of Knowledge and the development of science identities.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn how to support language development in the science classroom. Attendees will learn about the research between developing science identities and success in science. Attendees will learn about Funds of Knowledge and its role in connecting students to the science classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Helen Brandon (University of Illinois at Springfield: Springfield, IL)

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