2022 Houston National Conference

April 31-2, 2022

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FILTERS APPLIED:PreK - 5, Hands-On Workshop, Developing Scientific Literacy in the Classroom, Chemistry

 

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Creating a Socially Just Science Environment

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 310A



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STRAND: Strategies for Creating Inclusive Science Classrooms

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Want to establish a TK–5 classroom culture inclusive of all learners? Come experience how connecting Next Generation Science Standards and Social Justice Standards promotes inclusivity.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Experience a hands-on NGSS lesson; 2. Opportunity to get to know the Social Justice standards; and 3. Numerous resources to support science and social justice in your learning spaces.

SPEAKERS:
Channon Jackson (Alameda County Office of Education: Hayward, CA), Nancy Wright (Hayward Unified School District: Hayward, CA)

S.W.I.R.L.: Sensemaking in the Multilingual Science Classroom

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 310C


STRAND: Using Science Inquiry to Facilitate Learning for Multilingual Learners

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In this session, participants will learn about the S.W.I.R.L. strategy and how effective implementation in a three-dimensional science classroom can enhance literacy outcomes for English Language Learners.

TAKEAWAYS:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to: 1. support language development in the science classroom; 2. incorporate research-based practices for ELL students in the science classroom; and 3. utilize productive language strategies in inquiry-based learning.

SPEAKERS:
Danielle Armstrong (DeKalb County School District: Stone Mountain, GA), Kassidy Moore (DeKalb County School District: Stone Mountain, GA)

Integrated STEM as a District-Wide Equity Move

Friday, April 1 • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 332 E/F



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Integrated STEM in Tracy Unified.NSTA.4.1.2022.pptx

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Come experience how one California district is leveraging an opportunity to bring equitable STEM experiences to all preK–12 students.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. How one district approaches integrated STEM; 2. What an integrated STEM unit feels like; and 3. How one district supports and builds accountability for equitable STEM instruction.

SPEAKERS:
Scott Reynolds (Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC): Boston, MA), Dean Reese (Tracy Unified School District: Tracy, CA)

The PETE Method for Increasing the Effectiveness of Discrepant Events in Science Education

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 361B


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Experience the PETE Method and learn how to implement it. The approach develops communication abilities, critical thinking, and content construction with discrepant events.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. experience the PETE Method and Discrepant Events from a learner’s perspective; 2. be able to find effective, NGSS-focused discrepant events for use with the PETE Method and implement the approach in their classrooms; and 3. learn how to use polling software for formative evaluation.

SPEAKERS:
Peter Rillero (Arizona State University West Campus: Glendale, AZ)

Inspiring Literacy and Science Interest with Real-World Data

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 352D



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We use data to do science; data literacy is its own set of skills. Young learners benefit when we integrate data, literacy, and science together.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Identify how data literacy is a critical aspect of literacy and science literacy in the 21st century; 2. Explore strategies and resources to use to authentically integrate data into K–5 science instruction; and 3. Develop a plan for next steps to elevate data as an aspect of meaningful connections between literacy and science.

SPEAKERS:
Kristin Hunter-Thomson (Dataspire Education & Evaluation, LLC)

Makerspace: Engaging K–12 Learners and Growing a Society of Critical Thinkers and Innovators

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 361B



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https://linktr.ee/cgraf3

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Makerspace is an engaging teaching pedagogy where students participate in sensemaking to solve real-world problems through innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Makerspaces are versatile and encourage student engagement; 2. Makerspaces teach students crucial 21st-century life skills; and 3. Hands-on exploratory learning leads to increased retention and understanding.

SPEAKERS:
Courtney Graf (Student: Shippensburg, PA)

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