2022 Houston National Conference

April 31-2, 2022

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Learning from the Past: A History of Science, Technology, and Society

Thursday, March 31 • 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 322B



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Presentation

STRAND: Developing Scientific Literacy in the Classroom

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Come for a quick peek at the fascinating history of science education and reforms as it relates to defining scientific literacy.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Scientific literacy may mean many things to different people and groups but, in general, a scientifically literate person is one who uses science in everyday decisions and understands the interrelationships between science, technology, and society; 2. Historical events such as Sputnik and the Vietnam war have influenced the focus of science education over time, shifting the emphasis back and forth between more rigorous and more relevant; and 3. A human-centered approach to science teaching and learning is more equitable because it emphasizes student voice and choice, creativity, and self-value.

SPEAKERS:
Becky McDowell (Independent Contractor: Springfield, PA)

Explore Before Explain, But Not Always

Thursday, March 31 • 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342A


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The 5E is effective for learning most concepts, but not for processes. Other models may need to be included within the 5E.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Clearly understand the various instructional models and the best practice for their uses; 2. The learning objective must be clearly identified as a concept of a process to correctly identify the best practice and instructional model; and 3. Use other best practices such as moving instruction from the known to the unknown or concrete to pictorial to abstract or limiting objectives within a 5E.

SPEAKERS:
Sandra West (Texas State University: San Marcos, TX)

Using Varied Assessments for Teaching Evolution

Thursday, March 31 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342F


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The Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science provides teachers with an entire unit of instruction that includes a variety of assessments, free and available for download.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. The units created by the Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science (TIES) can be presented to a whole class, small groups, or can be assigned to individual students. They are teacher-guided or student-guided. 2. The TIES units can be easily downloaded for free and meet or exceed the evolution standards of every U.S. State. 3. The TIES units contain a variety of assessments, including online games, video questions, data analysis, puzzles, and formal assessments. They include a student response sheet, rubric, and formal assessments.

SPEAKERS:
Alison Seymour (Science Teacher: Winchester, 0)

Using Mathematics to Deepen Understanding of Scientific Phenomena

Thursday, March 31 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 352C


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Learn how graphical reasoning helps students bridge the STEM gap. Gain tools to help students become proficient at graphing, making predictions, and deepening content understanding.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Help students who lack algebraic fluency bridge the gap between science and mathematics; 2. Gain tools and tips to help students become proficient at creating graphs, identifying common graph shapes (e.g. linear, inverse square), linking graphs with their algebraic representations, making predictions, and deepening content understanding; and 3. With hands-on demonstrations, data from our research studies, and lesson plans, teachers can utilize the information shared in this session to better support their students.

SPEAKERS:
Janice Gobert (Rutgers Graduate School of Education: New Brunswick, NJ), Michael Sao Pedro (Inq-ITS by Apprendis: Berlin, MA)

NMLSTA-Sponsored Session: NMLSTA Algae Academy: Taking Algae from "Ick!" to "Awesome!"

Thursday, March 31 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 370D


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Using algae as the vehicle for innovation, this FREE STEM kit and curriculum will have your students asking big questions as they grow algae in the classroom and dive deeper into its vast potential.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Learn all things algae—from the basic living requirements to how algae will help solve pressing global issues; 2. Walk through the entire Algae Academy curriculum to better understand the supplies provided, day-to-day activities, and teacher resources available to support teacher instruction; and 3. Learn how to cultivate your own algae culture!

SPEAKERS:
Marissa Nalley (The Algae Foundation: Midland, TX)

ALL Students' Ideas Matter: Promoting Scientific Understanding Through Formative Assessment

Thursday, March 31 • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362D


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All students, regardless of their background and life experience, have ideas they bring to their learning. Examine techniques for honoring and building upon students' ideas.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Examine how and why students come to the classroom with a variety of ideas that make sense to them; 2. Experience strategies for eliciting students' ideas and understanding where they come from; and 3. Aquire techniques for developing formative assessment probes that recognize and honor diversity in the classroom and make it safe for students to share their thinking.

SPEAKERS:
Page Keeley (NSTA Past President: No City, No State)

ADI with PE and BIO? OMG!

Thursday, March 31 • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 352C



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Presentation Slideshow
Slides used during the presentation, including resource links

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Discover how to use physical education to help teach interdependence of the circulatory and respiratory systems through Argument Driven Inquiry. Three-dimensional teaching meets cross-curricular planning.

TAKEAWAYS:
How to: 1. collaborate with your PE teachers to conduct a scientific investigation; 2. teach students about data collection and analysis; and 3. help students realize the interactions of body systems and how they relate to physical exercise.

SPEAKERS:
Lincoln Clark (Spain Park High School: Birmingham, AL)

Tinkercad: Designing a Home for a Biome to Explore Climate Factors and Environmental Issues of Sustainability

Thursday, March 31 • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 361A


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Modeling with Tinkercad to spark creativity and innovation in the design of a tiny home for a biome.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Tinkercad basics for design along with example student work products; 2. How to use screencastify as a tool for students to showcase their work in a mock real estate listing and home tour; and 3. How to draw upon real-world climate and environmental sustainability issues in the student home design challenge.

SPEAKERS:
Laura Blue (The Ohio State University: Columbus, OH)

Keeping the Positive, Modifying the Maybes, and Considering the Future with Digital Tools

Thursday, March 31 • 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342E


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Multiple lessons were learned with remote instruction that can be transitioned into the face-to-face classroom and support blended science instruction. Examples, tools, and strategies provided.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Discuss the lessons learned during remote instruction that have the staying power and should be part of blended instruction; 2. Identify positive instructional strategies that maximize technology and digital tools and determine the best way to transition those tools into the blended classroom; and 3. Engage in example activities where connections between digital tools and strategies for use in student engagement are made.

SPEAKERS:
Christine Anne Royce (Shippensburg University: Shippensburg, PA)

The Search for Life in the Universe with Your Students

Thursday, March 31 • 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 370C



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Life in the Universe and the Astrobiology Learning Progressions presentation

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Astrobiology Learning Progressions support the creation of units that are relevant and motivating through the lens of the search for life in the universe.

TAKEAWAYS:
K–12 teachers, curriculum directors, and other science communicators will take away from this session: 1. what is the scientific search for life in the universe—Astrobiology, how it is interdisciplinary, and how it can be combined within STEM, ELA, art, engineering, and more; 2. how they can use the excitement and motivating topics in Astrobiology to leverage learning in a variety of science concepts throughout the NGSS; and 3. the know-how to navigate and use the Astrobiology Learning Progressions ( https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/education/alp/ )to find information, context, and resources to create their units and lessons.

SPEAKERS:
Dani Leach (Lakewood High School: Arlington, WA)

Space Station Explorers: An Out-of-This-World Educational Experience

Thursday, March 31 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362D



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Space Station Explorers
An overview of Space Station Explorers, Space Station Ambassdors, and Expedition Space Lab.

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Space Station Explorers offers many activities to reach and teach the next generation—from growing tomato seeds that flew in space to launching experiments to the ISS.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Every educator can incorporate the highly engaging topic of space into their curriculum; 2. Most of our programs are completely free and standards aligned; and 3. We provide myriad opportunities to get involved, attend professional development, and equip educators to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals.

SPEAKERS:
Kim Christman (ISS National Laboratory: Melbourne, FL), Courtney Black (ISS National Laboratory: Melbourne, FL), Samantha Thorstensen (ISS National Laboratory: Melbourne, FL)

Three-Dimensional 5E PBL Unit Creation

Thursday, March 31 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342F



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3D 5E PBL ~ NSTA 2022.pdf

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Lead the PBL charge from the science classroom with simple changes to your 5E lesson/unit plans that drive the question, provide instruction, and build interdisciplinary integration.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Changing a 3-D learning claim to a guiding question; 2. Structuring Explore in research and the first phases of the EDP; and 3. Creating an interdisciplinary project in Elaborate that acts as an Evaluation.

SPEAKERS:
Claire Williams McGee (Metro Nashville Public Schools: Nashville, TN)

Representation Matters: Inclusive Science Stories to Build Belonging

Thursday, March 31 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 350B


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Help bridge representation gaps by giving students the opportunity to see themselves and their cultures reflected in STEM. We'll share standards-aligned stories from history to incorporate into your lessons.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. gain a better sense of why inclusive representation matters; 2. consider how STEM is a human achievement that has been contributed to by people of all nationalities, orientations, and colors; and 3. learn about historic figures that are not taught in traditional settings to get them started in creating a more inclusive, diverse picture of STEM.

SPEAKERS:
Katie Busch (The University of Alabama at Birmingham: Birimingham, AL)

Discover NSTA’s Digital Resources and Online Community

Thursday, March 31 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 370C



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NSTA-National-Conference-TX-3-31-2022-Digital_Resources-Final.pdf

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Explore the NSTA website with us! NSTA provides high-quality digital resources and opportunities—all within a professional community—that supports professional learning and classroom instruction. NSTA gift cards will be raffled!

TAKEAWAYS:
1) Become versed about the plethora of digital resources available on NSTA’s website. 2) Learn about NSTA’s virtual learning opportunities for educators of science. 3) Grow your network of like-minded individuals.

SPEAKERS:
Flavio Mendez (NSTA: Arlington, VA), Michelle Phillips (NSTA: Arlington, VA)

Shifting to Three-Dimensional Assessment Practices

Friday, April 1 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342F



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Shifting to Three Dimensional Assessment Practices
Task Annotation Project in Science

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This session will allow participants to develop an understanding of three-dimensional assessments. Participants will engage in activities to support discussion around how and why three-dimensional assessment tasks (used formatively and/or summatively) and instructional tasks share many similarities. Participants will also gain experience evaluating student learning across the three dimensions.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Gain a stronger understanding of three-dimensional assessments; 2. Discuss similarities between three-dimensional assessment tasks and three-dimensional instructional tasks; and 3. Experience evaluating student learning across the three dimensions.

SPEAKERS:
Patrice Scinta (NSTA: Arlington, VA), Kristin Rademaker (NSTA: Arlington, VA), Zoe Evans (Bremen City Schools: Bremen, GA), Kate Soriano (NSTA: Arlington, VA)

Forging Community Partnerships to Reduce Organic Waste

Friday, April 1 • 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342A



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NSTAJoslynOrganicWaste
After identifying that organic waste is a community concern, and eighth grade class formed a community partnership to reduce organic waste.

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After identifying that organic waste is a community concern, an eighth-grade classroom formed community partnerships to reduce organic waste.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Encourage your students to engage in community partnerships to promote student learning; 2. Provide strategies to increase scientific literacy through socioscientific issues; and 3. Facilitate an inclusive culture through student agency.

SPEAKERS:
Pamela Joslyn (Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow: No City, No State)

Instructional Materials Designed for Today’s Science Standards

Friday, April 1 • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 361C



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Instructional Materials Designed for Todays Standards

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Curricula can support all students in reaching today’s standards, including NGSS. Attend to learn about critical curriculum features and how to improve/advocate for quality materials.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Understanding the importance of high-quality materials for supporting students and teachers; 2. Understanding the features and the opportunity for feedback and input; and 3. Ability to utilize the features for improving development and selection of curriculum materials.

SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Childress Self (NextGenScience: San Francisco, CA), Sam Shaw (EdReports.org)

Design Challenges That Promote and Develop Equity, Inclusion, and 21st-Century Skills

Friday, April 1 • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362F


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Start building or join Jeff Wheatcraft, 2019 Texas Teacher of the Year, in design challenges that push students to be engaged and included!

TAKEAWAYS:
1. What is a design challenge and how are ones you develop different from those developed by major science organizations?; 2. How you can make STEM, specifically design challenges, engaging and inclusive while still covering standards; and 3. How to start and finish a design challenge that maximizes engagement!

SPEAKERS:
Jeff Wheatcraft (Alamo Heights Junior School: San Antonio, TX)

CONNECTing NASA to Your Classroom

Friday, April 1 • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342F


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Learn how to join NASA’s first online community of practice for STEM educators (CONNECTS) and gain access to NASA content, resources, educator community, exclusive events, and NASA experts.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. receive a foam rocket activity they can implement in their classrooms using simple materials; 2. learn about the vast resources offered by NASA’s new online community of practice for STEM educators, CONNECTS; and 3. learn how they can join CONNECTS.

SPEAKERS:
Cindy Hasselbring (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center: Greenbelt, MD)

From Struggle to Success—Reading Strategies in the Science Classroom

Friday, April 1 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 361F



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Powerpoint PDF
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Reading proficiency is tied to academic success. Teaching various reading and testing strategies can help students overcome their challenges with comprehension and vocabulary acquisition.

TAKEAWAYS:
How to use reading strategies to help all students develop ways to navigate grade level challenging text. How creating a classroom culture can cultivate an environment conducive for welcoming and increasing literacy in the classroom. How to use testing strategies in science to help students navigate and become accustomed to scenario style questions.

SPEAKERS:
Leslie White-Keuchler (The School District of Philadelphia: Philadelphia, PA)

Discover NSTA’s New Professional Learning Units to Earn Continuing Education Credit

Friday, April 1 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 350B


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Explore NSTA’s new Professional Learning Units. Discover these bite-sized asynchronous professional learning experiences that support student sensemaking to earn credit to submit to your school or district.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Discover how NSTA can provide asynchronous and bite-sized continuing education credit options (2 hours per PLU); 2. Explore how each PLU contains reflections or tasks connected to the classroom that are submitted to NSTA for review or feedback; and 3. Explore how we can support professional learning for individuals or schools/districts, including the flexible options available for Professional Learning Unit topics, and how these fit into our Professional Learning pathways.

SPEAKERS:
Kate Soriano (NSTA: Arlington, VA)

Fueling Success with Students—Win Up to $15K for Your Classroom!

Friday, April 1 • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342F



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Instructional_Method_and_Teaching_Philosophy_tips 2022.pdf
Shell Awards requriement pages combined 2022-23.pdf
Shell Lab Regional Challenge requirements 2022-23.pdf
Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge w-awards - Houston.pdf

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Do you impact your school and community with STEM? If you teach K–12, come learn how to apply to win up to $15K through this teacher competition.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Learn how to apply for the Shell-sponsored teacher competition; 2. Begin your application or nomination of a Shell-sponsored program and receive a prize; and 3. Collaborate with past winners and judges to learn how to strengthen your application.

SPEAKERS:
Amanda Upton (NSTA: Arlington, VA), Ruth Ruud (Cleveland State University: Cleveland, OH)

Science Current Events Journals: Real Science and Media Literacy

Friday, April 1 • 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362D


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Science current events journals bring real science into the classroom. Use the news to teach science content, media literacy, and analytical thinking, and to reinforce language arts.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. How to integrate media literacy in the science classroom; 2. Tools for differentiated instruction in science literacy; and 3. Integration of NGSS in a science literacy project.

SPEAKERS:
Elizabeth Weissman (The Ramaz School: New York, NY)

How Native Plant Gardens Help STEM Concepts

Friday, April 1 • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362F



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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-tuh9zIYoGOYHfdIEKLRL6uXEQWIsPjDXbaLgfyx8zs/edit?usp=sharing
Presentation for session. Includes virtual tour and links to notebook.

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Native plant gardens are an important part of keeping pollinators. Creating these spaces give students an opportunity to truly use their science knowledge. During our session, participants will be learning about how to plan for a native plant garden. Participants will also learn how to align the standards both for middle school and for high school to the NGSS standards. We will take a look at how teachers can incorporate authentic tasks such as citizen science into your classroom. By having several options for citizen science students are able to be a part of a scientific community. Participants will find resources and options of how to set up their space and how to incorporate art, engineering, history, and math into their space. Participants will also gain knowledge of how to reach out for community support as well.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. How to set up a native plant garden; 2. How to tie in NGSS standards; and 3. How to tie in STEM concepts.

SPEAKERS:
Jackie Scott (Mann Magnet Middle School: Little Rock, AR)

Break Out! Creating Virtual Escape Games

Friday, April 1 • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 361C



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Break Out_Creating Digital Escape Games_NSTA2022
Interactive handout with links to session information and resources

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Experience a virtual escape game and learn how free online tools can be used to create your own virtual escape games at this bring-your-own-device session.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. experience a digital escape game from a student perspective; 2. learn how to use Google Forms to create digital locks; and 3. learn how to use Google Slides to create a virtual room.

SPEAKERS:
Dodie Resendez (Region 4 Education Service Center: Houston, TX)

Amazonian Ecology and Culture

Saturday, April 2 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 332D



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Amazon Travel Presentation
Sorry so late. Here is our Amazonian Culture and Ecology presentation. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at [email protected] Thanks.

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Undergraduate citizen science research from Peru’s Sucasari Region is brought to Iowa. Examples and connections for reference and future connections will be provided.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Cultures have more similarities than differences; 2. Understanding phenomena is trans-continental; and 3. Science involves questioning and researching.

SPEAKERS:
Michael Bechtel (Wartburg College: Waverly, IA), Chloe Zierke (Wartburg College: Waverly, IA), Michaela Dehli (Wartburg College: Waverly, IA)

Simplifying Modeling and the NGSS

Saturday, April 2 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362D


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Participate in engaging activities designed to clarify and teach scientific modeling while encouraging elementary/middle school students to think and learn. Receive free resources!

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Define scientific models and describe ways scientists use models in their work; 2. Distinguish scientific models from other types of models used in science instruction; and 3. Connect scientific modeling to the NGSS and use modeling to promote three-dimensional learning.

SPEAKERS:
Tyler St. Clair (Longwood University: Farmville, VA), Randy Bell (Oregon State University: Corvallis, OR)

NMLSTA-Sponsored Session: Supporting Underrepresented Gifted Science Students

Saturday, April 2 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 322B



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NSTA Underrepresented GT Students Slides & Notes.pdf

STRAND: Strategies for Creating Inclusive Science Classrooms

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This session will describe how to identify and challenge your advanced science students that are in underrepresented populations.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Identify the characteristics of underrepresented advanced learners in science classrooms; 2. Explain classroom strategies to help underrepresented gifted/advanced students thrive; and 3. Explore a science lesson that has been differentiated for advanced students.

SPEAKERS:
Justin Pata (Cardiff Junior High School: Katy, TX)

Money for Your Idea

Saturday, April 2 • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 351E


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Toshiba America Foundation wants to work together with teachers who are looking for a better way of doing the right thing.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Toshiba America Foundation objectives; 2. How to request a Toshiba America Foundation grant; and 3. Learn from fellow Toshiba America Foundation grant teachers.

SPEAKERS:
Acacia McKenna (NSTA: Arlington, VA), John Anderson (Toshiba America Foundation: Irvine, CA)

Meaningful Notebooking!

Saturday, April 2 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362A


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Get introduced to a variety of notebooking techniques that will make student thinking visible and increase student engagement and excitement for learning in all students. Students will take pride in their notebooks and therefore increase the level of effort they put into their work.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. How to create an interactive notebook (Knowledge Book) that will support ALL students; 2. Strategies to engage students at all level and linguistic abilities; and 3. Techniques that will assess all students at their ability level.

SPEAKERS:
Darren Wells (Mather Elementary School: Dorchester, MA), Karen Ziminski (EMK Academy for Health Careers: Boston, MA)

Urban Science Education Challenges: Solutions and Programs That Work

Saturday, April 2 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362D


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This session features current science practitioners who share some common challenges faced by urban science educators as well as successful solutions from their school districts. The challenges and solutions discussed are applicable to all school settings.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Receive resources and strategies to promote successful science education; 2. Discuss fresh progressively thinking approaches of current science practitioners who are in the classroom and at the district level; and 3. Engage with presenters on culturally responsive tips that support and strengthen urban science education.

SPEAKERS:
Charles Hayes (Highland Oaks Elementary School: Memphis, TN), LeeAnne Jimenez (Wilson Teaching and Learning Academy: Tulsa, OK), Michelle Ellis (Hunter Huss High School: Gastonia, NC), Brad Rhew (Guilford County Schools: No City, No State), Florentia Spires (Prince George's County Public Schools: Upper Marlboro, MD)

STARBASE ROBINS and Fort Valley State University STEM Practicum

Saturday, April 2 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342C


STRAND: Developing Accountability Systems for Expanding STEM Participation

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This workshop highlights a partnership combating the challenge of training preservice teachers in inquiry-based STEM engagement with a hands-on and rigorous STEM curriculum.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Informal STEM; 2. Preservice Teachers; and 3. Ppartnerships

SPEAKERS:
Wesley Fondal (STARBASE Robins: Warner Robins, GA), Audra Hubbard (STARBASE Robins: Warner Robins, GA), Demetria Smith (STARBASE Robins: Warner Robins, GA)

They Gave Me a 3D Printer, Now What Do I Do?

Saturday, April 2 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362D


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This session will introduce the general parts and software associated with 3D printers and 3D printing, and lessons to integrate 3D printing into the classroom.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. gain a basic understanding of the hardware and software involved with 3D printing; 2. develop strategies for integrating 3D printing into their classrooms, through multiple disciplines and be provided example lessons; and 3. construct a 3D model using TinkerCAD that they can then bring back to their classroom to print.

SPEAKERS:
Kristine Wilbrecht (Swope Middle School: Reno, NV)

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