2022 Houston National Conference

April 31-2, 2022

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FILTERS APPLIED:Postsecondary, Hands-On Workshop, Strategies for Creating Inclusive Science Classrooms, STEM

 

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A Coat of Many Colors: Rabbit Coat Color and Genetic Inheritance

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 332 E/F



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"A Coat of Many Colors" Resources
Link to a Google Drive folder containing the presentation, introduction page, and worksheet.

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A classroom-simulation session highlighting an active-learning genetics module on the genetic inheritance and gene expression of rabbit coat colors.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Delve into the world of rabbit genetics and learn about the genetic inheritance behind their fantastic colors!; 2. Experience hands on how case study learning can be adapted to variety of classroom (and nonclassroom!) environments; and 3. Find out how to implement this case study in your own classroom, including notes on teaching methods and effective assessment strategies.

SPEAKERS:
Sydney Kornelsen (University of Arkansas at Little Rock: Little Rock, AR), Michael E. Moore (University of Arkansas at Little Rock: Little Rock, AR), Stefanie Leacock (University of Arkansas at Little Rock: Little Rock, AR)

CSSS-Sponsored Session: Making Science Education Matter

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362B


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Explore how science education can help promote a more just and thriving world through phenomena-based science learning.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. How NGSS/3-D science instruction relates to specific equity and justice projects; 2. Who else in the community is interested in similar equity work as you are; and 3. What professional learning resources exist—or should exist—to support equity- and justice-centered science instruction.

SPEAKERS:
Maya Garcia (Colorado Dept. of Education: Denver, CO), Deb Morrison (University of Washington)

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