2022 Houston National Conference

April 31-2, 2022

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FILTERS APPLIED:PreK - 5, Hands-On Workshop, Strategies for Creating Inclusive Science Classrooms, Engineering

 

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NASA STEAM: Biomimicry and Robotics—Robotic Insects

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 322A


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Design a robotic insect to meet the requirements of a given environment and adapt the designs to changes in or new information about the environment.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. NASA engineers use biomimicry to design robots for other planets; 2. NASA STEM educator guides provide detailed information to implement STEM in the classroom; and 3. Practice designing a Robotic Insect.

SPEAKERS:
Susan Kohler (NASA Glenn Research Center: Cleveland, OH)

Solutionaries by Design: The Next Generation of Science Stewards in the Yuba Watershed

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 332 E/F



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Solutionary Unit Design Template.pdf
Yuba Water Curriculum Concept Flow.pdf
Yuba Water Project One-Pager.pdf

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In this session, participants will engage with the Solutionary Unit, an inquiry-based curriculum design combined with placed-based science learning and investigations grounded in equity and justice.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. learn the Solutionary Unit Design approach; 2. learn Science and Engineering Practices strategies and frameworks that align with local issues and challenges; and 3. collaborate with colleagues and peers to examine ways to implement the solutionary practices in their own communities and watersheds.

SPEAKERS:
Nicodemus Ford (Pivot Learning: Oakland, CA), Anna Meyerpeter-Newman (Retired Science Educator: Wheatland, CA)

Storybooks and STEM

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 310B



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2022 STEM Imagination Guides Social Media.pdf
STEM Imagination Guides NSTA Presentation-2.pdf

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Bring the excitement of literacy and STEM to children as you discover how to incorporate STEM Imagination Guides in your classroom!

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will: 1. discover this new resource and the potential for community partnerships by utilizing the STEM Imagination Guides; 2. walk away with book suggestions, guided questions, and expanded learning resources to support literacy development, enhance relationships, and make connections with local libraries; and 3. discuss the importance of incorporating nature and STEM into their early childhood classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Sarah Roberts (University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Lincoln, NE), Jackie Steffen (University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Cedar County: Hartington, NE)

Tinkering with Tales

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 310C


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Become a Tinkering Teacher by participating in a hands-on STEM lesson derived from a classic fairytale. Learn how to detect STEM opportunities within your favorite pieces of children's literature to create rigorous novel engineering lessons of your very own.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will: 1. participate in a model STEM lesson derived from a problem found within children's literature. This model experience enables attendees to learn how to see science in every piece of material they choose to use in their classroom. Science is indeed everywhere and awaiting us to make the connections; 2. learn how to utilize and develop lessons using the 5E instructional model; 3. take away methods for preparing 5E lessons from their favorite children's literature; 4. utilize tips shared in the training session to identify science phenomena or concepts embedded in the literature; 5. recognize the significance of inquiry and facilitating collaborative discussion to further depth of knowledge; and 6. recognize the added benefit of journaling: differentiating instruction and strengthening 21st-century writing and communication skills.

SPEAKERS:
Lisa Oden (Southern Arkansas University: Magnolia, AR), Angela Stanford (Southern Arkansas University: Magnolia, AR)

Getting Creative to Be Inclusive

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 332B



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EiE's Online Platform (Includes free materials)
GettingCreativetobeInclusive_EUoverview.pdf
GettingCreativetobeInclusivePresentation.pdf
Information about EiE

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Learn about the creative way one school district is getting more diverse students involved in STEM and explore classroom facilitation strategies that engage all learners.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Learn strategies to eliminate barriers and allow all students to feel included; 2. Identify discussion supports to foster effective collaboration and communication; and 3. Explore the benefits of engaging with community partners to provide new STEM opportunities.

SPEAKERS:
Lorri Coates (Museum of Science, Boston: Boston, MA), Sarah Slater (Marquardt School District 15: Glendale Heights, IL)

NSTA Press Session: Using Picture Book to Inspire STEM Learning, K–5

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 361B


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Learn how successful users integrate NSTA resources together to promote STEM and literacy through the use of high-quality STEM-related picture books.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Hear success stories and learn strategies for integrating STEM and literacy in K–5 with NSTA resources such as Picture-Perfect, Uncovering Student Ideas, NSTA Kids books, and more;l 2. Explore suggested picture books that integrate STEM and literacy; and 3. Walk away with a STEM lesson you can use right away.

SPEAKERS:
Christine Lewis (Blue Springs School District: Blue Springs, MO), Ryan Bohannan (Cordill-Mason Elementary School: Blue Springs, MO), Aubrey Tsevis (Lucy Franklin Elementary School: Blue Springs, MO)

STEAM Is Elementary

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 310B



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Resources for STEAM is Elementary
This includes all of the (digital/print) materials needed to replicate the activities highlighted in this presentation. Reach out if you have any questions!!!

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This interactive workshop will feature authentic learning experiences that align with the preK–2 engineering design standards (NGSS), and promote critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. How to incorporate engineering design experiences into the existing curriculum in order to meet the preK–2 NGSS standards; 2. How to adjust learning experiences to adapt to the current learning environment; and 3. Learning experiences that can be used as is or modified to meet the needs of individual classrooms.

SPEAKERS:
Jeanine Doxsee (Franklin Early Childhood Center: Hewlett, NY), Brian Terry (Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools: Woodmere, NY)

Young Student Presents Novel Engineering: A STREAM Activity of UpCycled Imagination

Friday, April 1 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 352E


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Discover this student-led hands-on workshop of “novel engineering,” a STREAM activity for solving problems in children’s books through the collaborative, imaginative engineering of inventions from upcycled items.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. engage in the 1st steps of a whole group novel engineering activity (a read-aloud of a children’s book to identify character problems); 2. engage in the final steps of a small group novel engineering activity (construction of an invention prototype to solve identified book character problems with presenter-provided upcylced materials); and be invited to share their small group inventions with the whole group and discuss additional activity ideas and modifications based on their students’ needs and abilities.

SPEAKERS:
Ethan Burrow (Texas Connections Academy Houston: Houston, TX), Lauren Burrow (Stephen F. Austin State University: Nacogdoches, TX)

Engineering Saves Pierre the Penguin and Winter the Dolphin—Can You Save an Animal Too?

Friday, April 1 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 322A



(Only registered attendees may view session materials. Please login with your NSTA account to view.)
ANIMAL PROSTHESIS HOME PROJECT.docx
Design Challenge (1).docx
Second Grade Elephant Trunk Design Challenge
Dolphins ABC Note Sheet.docx
Literacy Integration ABC Sheet
Elephant ABC Note Sheet.docx
Literacy Integration ABC Sheet for STEM Lesson plan
Elephant Trunk Design Challenge Handout.docx
Engineering Saves Pierre the Penguin and Winter the Dolphin.pdf

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Develop students’ understanding of how engineers help animals through collaborative engineering challenges that identify real-world problems, plan solutions, design models, and check and share results.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Teachers and students fully engage in science and engineering; 2. Innovative thinking through a process-oriented, project-based design approach to solving real-world problems; and 3. A spirit of teamwork through literacy and engineering collaboration.

SPEAKERS:
Amber Robinson (AEDI Foundation: Saint Petersburg, FL), Rafael Robinson (AEDI Foundation: Saint Petersburg, FL)

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)

CESI-Sponsored Session: Developmental Progressions Through NGSS Engineering Practices from Grades K to 12

Friday, April 1 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362E


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Engineering design involves integration of the three dimensions in NGSS. This session will introduce four models illustrating the NGSS engineering practices for K–3, 4–5, 6–8, and high school designed to show how students progress from initial conceptions to a coherent view of engineering design.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. How engineering practices progress from grades K to 12; 2. How the three dimensions in NGSS are integrated through engineering; and 3. What is developmentally appropriate for K–3, 4–5, 6–8, and high school engineering projects.

SPEAKERS:
Karen Ostlund (The University of Texas at Austin: Austin, TX)

Integrating Makerspace for an Inclusive Classroom

Friday, April 1 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 351E


Show Details

Participants will dive into makerspace as a means to create an inclusive classroom with student choice for many outcomes, including sensemaking and assessments.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Explore key elements of makerspace activities; 2. View makerspace challenges as a means to provide student choice and voice in how they make sense of a phenomena, a solution to a problem, and core ideas; and 3. Explore ways to use makerspace activities where student choose a means to demonstrate their understanding of a core ideas as a means of assessment.

SPEAKERS:
Michele Detwiler (Gary Adult High School: Tampa, FL)

Facilitating Inclusion with Social Circus

Friday, April 1 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 332A


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Educators get hands-on experience using a variety of circus props that can be integrated into grades 3–5 physics curriculum and project-based units as a UDL technique.

TAKEAWAYS:
Teachers will be able to: 1. describe how the integration of social circus pedagogy allows for authentic differentiation and promotes equity and inclusion in the science classroom; 2. use a variety of circus props to demonstrate fundamental concepts in physics; and 3. dDesign fair tests and project-based learning units involving circus props that address NGSS standards in Motion and Stability, Energy, and Engineering Design (3-PS2-1, 3-PS2-2, 4-PS3-1, 5-PS2-1, 3-5-ETS1-1).

SPEAKERS:
Kathleen Alexander (International Elementary School: Brooklyn, NY)

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)

Teaching Engineering, Motion, and Energy Through Rube Goldberg

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 332A



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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ve4M4UsJQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w
Rube Goldberg Machine Invitation.doc
Teaching Engineering, Motion, and Energy Through-2022.pptx

Show Details

This introduction to STEM for elementary, secondary, or special education classrooms will allow participants to explore motion and energy while creating their own Rube Goldberg machine using found objects.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Using the engineering design process to design and carry out a demonstration of motion and energy; 2. Using found/recycled objects to create a functional Rube Goldberg machine; and 3. Teaching the laws of motion through simple activities.

SPEAKERS:
Elaine Sevin (Isidore Newman School: New Orleans, LA)

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