2022 Houston National Conference

April 31-2, 2022

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Climate in Your Classroom, Climate in Your World: Use Free NOAA Resources and Data to Teach This Integrated Topic

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 370C


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Want to teach climate literacy but don’t know where to start? NOAA offers lesson plans, videos, data, webinars, and more to inform and inspire students.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. What is climate literacy and how to improve it; 2. How to discuss climate and climate controversies in the classroom; and 3. What climate education resources are available from NOAA.

SPEAKERS:
Bekkah Lampe (NOAA Office of Education: Silver Spring, MD), Kayla Smith (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Silver Spring, MD), Frank Niepold (NOAA Climate Program Office: Silver Spring, MD)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Using Talk Moves to Support Equitable Discourse

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 332D



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Let's Talk Science! Productive Discussions and Talk Moves

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Discourse is an important part of science learning. In this session, we will engage in talk moves from the teacher and student perspective.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. distinguish between everyday conversation and academic discourse; 2. apply the goals of productive discourse through talk moves; and 3. consider classroom environment layout and routines that support a community of learners.

SPEAKERS:
Jason Martin-Hiner (Keystone Area Education Agency: Elkader, IA), Beverly Berns (Keystone Area Education Agency: Elkader, IA)

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)

NMLSTA-Sponsored Session: Paper Pets: A Fun Way to Explore Genetics and Evolution

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 332D



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Cleaner Version of Punnet Squares
Crossing Your Pet - Punnett Squares13.doc
Paper Pet Blurb.docx
Paper Pet Project Offspring Traits WS13.doc
Paper Pet ProjectPetigree13.doc
paper pets natural selction cards2 (2).doc
paper pets natural selction cards2.doc
paper pets selctive advantage1.doc
Paper Pets Selective Advantage Score Sheet.docx

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Students create their own "pets" using genotypes to express phenotypes. They then "breed" their pets with other pets to produce offspring guided by Punnett squares. Finally, random environmental factors determine which of the offspring survive to breed again.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. A sure fire method for students to learn the difference between genotype and phenotype. 2. A genetics project that is adaptable to various grade levels and time constraints. 3. The applications of genetics to evolution and selective advantage.

SPEAKERS:
Bruce Boehne (Zion Lutheran School: Dallas, TX)

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)

How Can I Help Students Experiencing Chronic Trauma Gain Scientific Literacy?

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 352C


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Many of our students come to us experiencing trauma so it is imperative we help them become scientifically literate using healing-care strategies.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. see how healing-care strategies assist students in experiencing chronic trauma in the science classroom; 2. gain strategies for helping engage these students in activities focusing on scientific literacy with an emphasis on media literacy; and 3. be given strategies for both formative and summative assessments that align with the NRC Framework and NGSS.

SPEAKERS:
Ann MacKenzie (Miami University: Oxford, OH)

NSTA Press Session: The NSTA Atlas of the Three Dimensions

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 361C



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Atlas Map 4.2 Flow of Matter and Energy in Living Systems.pdf
Atlas Pres for NSTA National Conference in Houston March 31 2022.pdf
NSTA Press Web Page about the NSTA Atlas of the Three Dimensions
Sample Maps from the NSTA Atlas of the Three Dimensions

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Learn how to read the 62 maps of practices, core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and performance expectations in The NSTA Atlas of the Three Dimensions and use them and other features of this powerful navigational tool to develop and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Construct an explanation for why it is important to consider learning progressions when planning curriculum, instruction, and assessment; 2. Analyze the elements of the three dimensions on a map to interpret the relationships it conveys; and 3. Obtain and evaluate information about the elements of the three dimensions in order to plan and carry out the development of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

SPEAKERS:
Ted Willard (Discovery Education: Silver Spring, MD)

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)

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)

Scaling and Supporting the Implementation of High-Quality Materials: The Role of Professional Learning Providers

Friday, April 1 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362D



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Scaling High Quality Instructional Materials Presentation Link

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Come see the professional learning model being utilized across Iowa to scale the use of free high-quality instructional materials (OpenSciEd) across the state for middle school publicly released units as well as furthering unit design with supports for the high school field test. These materials support the science learning of emerging multilingual students and incorporate the Universal Design for Learning guidelines.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. review the instructional routines highlighted across all OpenSciEd units and other high-quality OER curricula; 2. examine the professional learning model used to support the implementation of high-quality instructional materials across the state of Iowa; and 3. consider how the tools, processes, and instructional model shared could be applied to their local context.

SPEAKERS:
Tammy Askeland-Nagle (Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency: Bettendorf, IA), Jason Martin-Hiner (Keystone Area Education Agency: Elkader, IA), Hope Garton Brown (Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency: Pocahontas, IA), Beverly Berns (Keystone Area Education Agency: Elkader, IA)

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)

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)

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)

All Students Engaging in Science Education

Friday, April 1 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342F


STRAND: Using Science Inquiry to Facilitate Learning for Multilingual Learners

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Discover accessible three-dimensional–aligned instruction and instructional strategies that are beneficial for diverse student groups, including English learners.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Discover the successes and challenges in a three-dimensional science classroom; 2. Instructional strategies to integrate the disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts that are beneficial for all students; and 3. Strategies that can immediately be implemented into a three-dimensional learning experience.

SPEAKERS:
Amanda Salak (Bryan Middle School: Omaha, NE)

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)

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
Here is the PDF version of my powerpoint. Thank you so much for attending! Email me any questions [email protected]

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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 (The School District of Philadelphia: Philadelphia, PA)

Ms. de Moor's Adventure to Uganda: Lessons on Gorilla Conservation, Rural Livelihoods, and Public Health

Friday, April 1 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362F



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Lesson 2 Flights to Uganda and Ms de Moors Carbon Footprint
Ms de Moors Adventure to Uganda The Bwindi Project - module overview

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Gorilla conservation in Uganda is an exciting topic that teachers can use to engage students in life science concepts and real-world, interdisciplinary problem-solving.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. The rich biology of the boundary of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda) can be used to electrify concepts in a middle school life science curriculum; 2. Using real-world case studies of current global challenges demonstrates to students that science can be used to both understand and solve relevant societal problems; and 3. Highlighting and representing the leadership of African scientists in the classroom helps inspire students of African descent…in the USA, Africa, and beyond.

SPEAKERS:
Emily De Moor (Science Educator/Curriculum Writer: Boston, MA)

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)

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)

Depth and Complexity Icons in the Science Classroom: How to Make It Happen!

Friday, April 1 • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 322B


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Let's stop the guessing game as to what we expect from our students. The Depth and Complexity Icons do just that. Come find out!

TAKEAWAYS:
1. By using the Depth and Complexity Icons, the teacher immediately knows what type of feedback to give students (formative assessment); 2. Once this becomes part of the teacher's instructional practice, the students will begin to know exactly what is expected of them from the teacher; and 3. Teachers must first become familiar and comfortable with this before we can expect the students to become comfortable and successful.

SPEAKERS:
Allen Wilson (Education Service Center, Region 20: San Antonio, TX)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Brain Break Blitz: Strategies to Refocus the Mind

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 351E


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This session will provide a variety of intentional breaks in instruction that heighten concentration, improve behavior, and enhance learning. Brain breaks can include thought puzzles, kinesthetic movements, and community builders.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Research-based evidence of how brain breaks improve overall student learning will be shared; 2. Participants will understand how brain breaks build community in classrooms, support social-emotional health, and increase student content retention; 3. Teachers will walk away with a toolbox of strategies to take back to the classroom and implement next week; and 4. Participants will receive a QR code for a toolbox of classroom-ready brain breaks.

SPEAKERS:
Molly Niedens (Tays Junior High School: Katy, TX), Courtney Lewis (Katy ISD: Katy, TX), Sara Szymanski (Katy Junior High School: Katy, TX)

Coral Reef Ecosystems and Us: Explore Free NOAA Resources About These Fragile Wonders Under Threat

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 332D



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Coral reef ecosystems and us Free NOAA resources about these fragile wonders
Email [email protected] with questions

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Incorporate coral reefs into your existing curriculum—biology, chemistry, climate studies, art, and more—using lesson plans, demos, activities, and multimedia from NOAA.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. What corals are and why they are important; 2. What some major threats to coral reef ecosystems are; and 3. How to fit corals into the curriculum using NOAA resources.

SPEAKERS:
Bekkah Lampe (NOAA Office of Education: Silver Spring, MD), Kayla Smith (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Silver Spring, MD), Kelly Drinnen (Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary: Galveston, TX)

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