2022 Houston National Conference

April 31-2, 2022

Additional sessions will be added as they are accepted and confirmed over the next several weeks.
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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 (Winchester College: No City, No State)

Unleashing the Science of Learning to Assess Science Learning

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 352A



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Presentation slides

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This session will describe how I used key strategies based on the research of the science of learning to assess the science learning of elementary preservice teachers.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn: 1. tThe role of retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving, and metacognition in planning and implementing assessment for learning; 2. kKey strategies for assessing learning virtually in elementary science methods courses and STEM classrooms in general; and 3. quick assessment ideas that engage ALL students in the learning of science.

SPEAKERS:
Demetrice Smith-Mutegi (Old Dominion University: Norfolk, VA)

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)

Explore NSTA's High-Quality Secondary Lesson Plans and Units for Implementing New Standards

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 361D



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Explore NSTA’s High-Quality Secondary AND Elementary Lesson Plans and Units for
Collection of resources

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Daily Do sensemaking lessons are designed to engage students in authentic, relevant science learning. Join us to explore how these phenomenon-driven lessons motivate students to engage in science and engineering practices to make sense of science ideas (disciplinary core ideas) they need to explain how or why the phenomenon occurs. Gain experience with the critical attributes of sensemaking exemplified in Daily Do lessons you can use to shift your own lessons. Learn strategies to implement sensemaking lessons in both face-to-face and virtual settings.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Explore how phenomenon-driven lessons motivate students to engage in science and engineering practices to make sense of science ideas; 2. Understand the critical attributes of sensemaking; and 3. Discuss strategies for implementing Daily Do lessons in face-to-face and virtual settings.

SPEAKERS:
Patrice Scinta (NSTA: Arlington, VA), Kate Soriano (NSTA: Arlington, VA), Kristin Rademaker (NSTA: Arlington, VA)

Partnering with NSTA to Reach Your Professional Learning Goals

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362D



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

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NSTA School and District partnerships provide personalized professional learning experiences for K–12 educators. Find out more about these NSTA opportunities that combine membership with access to resources, online tools, and the national network.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Discover the value of being a School or District NSTA Partner; 2. Explore how to maximize online professional learning for all teachers; and 3. Discover how to utilize NSTA's online learning resources to support in-person professional learning.

SPEAKERS:
Flavio Mendez (NSTA: Arlington, VA), Tricia Shelton (NSTA: Arlington, VA)

NSELA-Sponsored Session: Coffee Talk: Taking Stock of NGSS Implementation

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362F


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Join NSELA members for a generative conversation about the recent "Taking Stock of NGSS Implementation Summit" and share ideas for supporting science learning and leadership.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Reflect on key takeaways from the "Taking Stock of NGSS Implementation"; 2. Discuss the implications for science leadership; and 3. Network with national science leaders.

SPEAKERS:
Andy Weatherhead (National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA): Downingtown, PA), Linda Cook (The University of Texas at Dallas: Richardson, TX)

Supporting High School Chemistry Literacy Through Computer-Based Simulation Exploration

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 361A


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Computer-based simulations can make learning chemistry fun in classrooms that may not have funding for expensive labs, but which ones should you choose?

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. learn about computer-based simulations and characteristics that students enjoy most; 2. explore ways to adapt the research study presented to their own classrooms; and 3. explore virtual learning games as an opportunity for students to engage with chemistry information in order to demonstrate their ability to use, think about, interpret, and communicate their understanding of chemistry.

SPEAKERS:
Nastassia Jones (Southern University and A&M College: Baton Rouge, LA), Sunitha Shyamala (Tara High School: Baton Rouge, LA)

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)

Pole of Inaccessibility: Bringing Ocean Science to North America’s Great Interior

Thursday, March 31 • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 370C


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Join us as we explore how NOAA Teacher at Sea can bring stimulating ocean science content to the classroom through a wide range of technology and media applications.

TAKEAWAYS:
NOAA Teacher at Sea provides numerous cutting-edge strategies to make ocean science accessible to students such as Google Cardboard and various VR applications to utilizing NOAA Teacher at Sea’s rich ocean science resources.

SPEAKERS:
Spencer Cody (Edmunds Central School District: Roscoe, SD)

The Power of Engaging Educators: Strategies for AMBITIOUS Science Teachers

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 370D



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Ambitious Science Teaching

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What kinds of talk, tasks, and tools do students need in order to fully engage in meaningful forms of science learning? Join us as we share a statewide virtual book study that allowed AMBITIOUS Iowa science teachers to connect, collaborate, and refine their practice.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. focus on teaching practices relating to planning for engagement with big science ideas, eliciting students’ ideas, and supporting ongoing changes in student thinking; 2. learn how to set up opportunities for collaboration both online and with a local coach and peers; and 3. learn about the application of the learning related to a classroom action research option.

SPEAKERS:
Tammy Askeland-Nagle (Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency: Bettendorf, IA), Beverly Berns (Keystone Area Education Agency: Elkader, IA), Hope Garton Brown (Eagle Grove Community School District: No City, No State), Christopher Soldat (Grant Wood Area Education Agency: Cedar Rapids, IA)

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)

Physics + Math = Olym(pi)cs GOLD

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 350B



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Math + Physics = Olym(pi)cs Gold

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Training hard, lifting weights, and eating right are not the only elements of athletics success. See how Olympic data can fuel STEM discoveries.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Data analysis that leads to speed and acceleration graphs; 2. Applying technology to images for modeling functions; and 3. Learn to code a calculator to make data analysis more efficient.

SPEAKERS:
Brad Posnanski (Comsewogue High School: Port Jefferson Station, NY)

Stan-X: Unleashing a Passion for Research-Based Learning in Students and Teachers

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362A


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We will present the efforts of 11 secondary schools and partners at Stanford University to create authentic Drosophila-based research experiences, and how you can too!

TAKEAWAYS:
Through Stan-X, middle school and high school students learn science through authentic, open-ended, publishable research; 2. Coordination between schools, both public and private, across the world can enhance scientific learning and research opportunities for your students, while also building a supportive network for teachers interested in providing these opportunities to students; and 3. Instructing teachers in the "process" to develop student-based classroom research is the crucial step in providing meaningful experiences in research-based classes.

SPEAKERS:
Nicole Lantz (The Lawrenceville School: Lawrenceville, NJ)

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


Show Details

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)

Bringing Real-World Research into the Middle and High School Classroom: Research Experiences for STEM Educators and Teachers (RESET)

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 352C



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Google Slides

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RESET provides online PD and opportunities for summer research at Army labs for STEM educators in middle and high school around the nation.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will: 1. become familiar with the goals and objectives for AEOP RESET; 2. learn about examples of previous summer research by former AEOP RESET participants; and 3. learn about the requirements and process for applying to become an AEOP RESET participant.

SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Meadows (Tennessee Tech: Cookeville, TN), Kelly Moore (Tennessee Tech: Cookeville, TN), Leslie Suters (Tennessee Tech: Cookeville, TN)

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)

Explore NSTA's High-Quality Elementary Lesson Plans and Units for Implementing New Standards

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 322B



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Explore NSTA’s High-Quality Secondary AND Elementary Lesson Plans and Units for
Collection of resources

Show Details

Daily Do sensemaking lessons are designed to engage students in authentic, relevant science learning. Join us to explore how these phenomenon-driven lessons motivate students to engage in science and engineering practices to make sense of science ideas (disciplinary core ideas) they need to explain how or why the phenomenon occurs. Learn strategies for implementing Daily Do lessons  in both face-to-face and virtual settings. If you are a K–5 teacher, we have Daily Do sensemaking lessons for you!

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Explore how phenomenon-driven lessons motivate students to engage in science and engineering practices to make sense of science ideas; 2. Understand the critical attributes of sensemaking; and 3. Discuss strategies for implementing Daily Do lessons in face-to-face and virtual settings.

SPEAKERS:
Patrice Scinta (NSTA: Arlington, VA), Kate Soriano (NSTA: Arlington, VA), Kristin Rademaker (NSTA: Arlington, VA)

Making Science Accessible for All

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 352A



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Making Science Accessible to All (Slideshow)
This is a copy of our presentation about how we use learning targets based on the NGSS science practices to develop assessments that are accessible to learners of all abilities.
www.reimaginedschools.com/wp
This is our website with more resources, such as infographics, podcasts, blog posts, and an online course.

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We will share how we use learning targets based on the NGSS science practices to develop assessments that are accessible to learners of all abilities.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will: 1. understand how to develop assessments that are accessible to all learners; 2. distinguish between formative and summative assessments and see examples of effective ways to apply each; and 3. understand how to use assessments to fine-tune teaching practice.

SPEAKERS:
David Frangiosa (Pascack Valley Regional High School District: Montvale, NJ), Elise Naramore (Pascack Hills High School: Montvale, NJ)

Grade Less to Learn More! How Shifts Toward Ungrading Free Your Students to Focus on STEM

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362A



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Johanna's Ungrading Toolkit

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You made the learning three dimensional in your classroom; now it's time to do the same for your grading.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Ways to help students focus on learning more than gradesl 2, Systems of efficient grading that make meaningful feedback possible; and 3. Tips to have students participate in telling their learning story.

SPEAKERS:
Johanna Brown (Washington State OSPI)

Ecosystems of STEAM: Strategies That Engage ALL Minds

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342D


STRAND: Developing Accountability Systems for Expanding STEM Participation

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Architects of STEAM Ecosystems immerse cross sectors to develop a conduit for ALL students to be successful. STEAM Ecosystems embed authentic research experiences for teachers and students that bridge the cultural and opportunity gaps. Learn how to develop research education blueprints that incorporate cultural responsive externships outside the classroom.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Learn how to develop research education blueprints that incorporate cultural responsive externships outside the classroom; 2. Help students gain access to pathways for rewarding and productive STEM careers; and 3. Navigate through securing strategic STEM partnerships for a successful STEM Ecosystem.

SPEAKERS:
Doug Baltz (Seaholm High School: Birmingham, MI)

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)

ASTE-Sponsored Session: Using International Virtual Exchange PBLs to Support Students from Underrepresented Populations

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362A


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Global collaborative initiatives can provide students with a shared experience to enhance academic achievement for all learners regardless of their socioeconomic, ethnic, or linguistic backgrounds.

TAKEAWAYS:
Engaging students from underrepresented populations in a global virtual exchange can; 1. enhance their feelings of belonging within the classroom environment; 2. assist students in developing a globally competent mindset; and 3. lead to increased confidence in one's ability to participate in more rigorous coursework at the secondary and postsecondary levels.

SPEAKERS:
Robbie Higdon (James Madison University: Harrisonburg, VA), Seth Shantz (Harrisonburg High School: Harrisonburg, VA), Andrew Jackson (Harrisonburg High School: Harrisonburg, VA)

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)

You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: A Week of Sharks and You

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 362F



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You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat.pdf

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This shark-themed lesson for secondary school science is used to promote inquiry and scientific literacy in the classroom through hands-on experiments, simulations, and data collection.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Applying real science techniques to activities in the informal or formal classroom setting; 2. Promoting scientific literacy through inquiry-based activities, reflective thinking, and connections to diverse shark scientists; and 3. Bridging science with other subjects such as history and math in the classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Savanna Finley (Science Teacher: Sarasota, FL)

NSTA Press Session: Uncovering K–2 Students' Ideas About Science Concepts and Familiar Phenomena

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

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342E


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Come learn how to use specially designed questions to reveal K–2 children's ideas and make instructional decisions based on the students' thinking while simultaneously promoting three-dimensional learning in diverse classrooms.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will: 1. be introduced to the Uncovering Student Ideas in Primary Science K–2 probes; 2. examine research-identified ideas young children in diverse classrooms have about concepts and phenomena in science, where these ideas may have come from, and how they affect learning in science; and 3. examine the role of productive talk and sensemaking when using the probes to promote learning.

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

Creative Writing Exercises in the Science Curriculum: Reaching Students with Different Learning Styles and Increasing Concept Retention

Thursday, March 31 • 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 322B


STRAND: Developing Scientific Literacy in the Classroom

Show Details

Creative writing assignments can better reach students with differing learning styles. The incorporation of creative writing exercises into introductory chemistry courses and their effects on student performance will be described.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Creative writing is an effective way to cement understanding of chemistry concepts; 2. Engaging in creative writing leads to better exam performance; and 3. Creative writing exercises increase critical-thinking skills.

SPEAKERS:
Donald Carpenetti (Craven Community College: New Bern, NC)

Storylines and Science Sensemaking: Expanding Formative Assessment with Emergent Multilingual Students

Thursday, March 31 • 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342D



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Science Storylines and Formative Assessment - NARST 2022
Our presnetation about storylines with emergent bilingual students. Go to science2020k-5.com for more resources and information. (Additional storylines will be added in the upcoming year).

STRAND: Developing Accountability Systems for Expanding STEM Participation

Show Details

This presentation will share examples of how science storylines create space to formatively assess students in productive ways, particularly emergent multilingual students.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Storylines in science sensemaking provide teachers with flexibility to take up students’ wonderings, giving students more agency; 2. When teachers make space for students to share what they know and wonder, teachers can engage in more constant and open-ended formative assessment that lets students show just how much they know and how it ties to their lived experiences; and 3. When teachers make space for student sharing that spans languages and discourses, students can better share how much they know, and are more engaged.

SPEAKERS:
Allyson Trella (Heights Terrace Elementary Middle School: Hazleton, PA), Taylor Tarone-Sefchik (Heights Terrace Elementary Middle School: Hazleton, PA), May Lee (Penn State: University Park, PA), Jennifer Cody (Park Forest Elementary School: State College, PA), Michelle Brown (Penn State: University Park, PA), Teila McNulty (Heights Terrace Elementary Middle School: Hazleton, PA)

How to Implement STEM and NGSS into Your Classroom Through the Use of NSTA Competitions

Friday, April 1 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 361A



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Presentation Slides

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Hear about various NSTA competitions and how they can bring STEM and the NGSS into the classroom, as well as give students and teachers a chance to earn recognition and prizes.

TAKEAWAYS:
Learn: 1. about NSTA competitions; 2. how NSTA competitions help integrate STEM and NGSS in the classroom; and 3. how students and teachers can win recognition and prizes.

SPEAKERS:
Acacia McKenna (NSTA: Arlington, VA), Matthew Hartman (BrainPOP: Pittsburgh, PA)

Apiaries in the Classroom: Educating South Dakota’s Youth About Honey Production Through Educational Beehives

Friday, April 1 • 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 350B


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This program aims to dramatically increase the exposure to and consumption of locally produced honey by developing a network of apiaries and supporting curriculum for preK–12.

TAKEAWAYS:
Teachers will learn about: 1. how educational apiaries can be used in an education setting; 2. the benefits of implementing curriculum related to honey production; and 3. strategies to engage migrant students in STEM education.

SPEAKERS:
Spencer Cody (Edmunds Central School District: Roscoe, SD)

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)

NSELA-Sponsored Session: Sharing What You Know: Working Toward Publishing Your Own Research

Friday, April 1 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 352C


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This session will provide practical assistance to those who wish to produce research studies for peer-reviewed journals. Robert Tai, co-editor and science educator, will lead this session.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. How to structure a research study; 2. How to develop research questions; and 3. How to write up a research study for review by research journals.

SPEAKERS:
Robert Tai (University of Virginia: Charlottesville, 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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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)

Getting Physics off the Page

Friday, April 1 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 342C



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STRAND: Using Science Inquiry to Facilitate Learning for Multilingual Learners

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Students sometimes struggle to connect real-life motion with various representations such as graphs, data sets, and motion maps. This activity uses cups and your school football field to bring motion maps to life.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Teachers will get a copy of an activity they can use to get their students out of the classroom and actively engaged; 2. The copy includes sample lab results and a sample video that they can use to help them prepare for the lab; and 3. The goal of the session to present a physical version of a motion map that students can watch back to help understand motion.

SPEAKERS:
Maximilian Von Schlehenried (Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas: Dallas, TX)

Radio Astronomy in the Science Classroom: A Daytime Activity

Friday, April 1 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - 361C


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Use radio astronomy to offer students a hands-on way to enhance their learning of the EM spectrum, Doppler Effect/Red Shift, Kepler’s 3rd law, circular motion, or astronomy. Lessons provided.

TAKEAWAYS:
1. Students can get to do real astronomy with a telescope they build; 2. Radio astronomy can be done during class time as radio wave detection is not affected by daylight and enhances student engagement in existing physics lessons; and 3. Students will learn about the unique nature of galactic rotational behavior as compared to circular motion and planetary motion under Kepler’s Laws.

SPEAKERS:
John Clark (Volusia Online Learning: Port Orange, FL)

2022 NSTA Global Initiatives Enhancing Science Education: An International Film Festival and Share-a-Thon

Friday, April 1 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

George R. Brown Convention Center - Grand Ballroom C



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NSTA 2022 International Film Festival - Featured Videos
Educators from around the world have submitted short videos on their teaching projects, best practices, research and cool ideas. Check out the compilation of these diverse perspectives in the first NSTA International Film Festival.
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In this self-directed poster and video session, meet educators from around the world and discover new perspectives on best practices, novel content delivery, scientific literacy, and more!

Here are a list of the offerings:

Science Learning: Vito's Approach by Vito Dipinto

A retrospective of my teaching and my students’ learning at Baker Demonstration School, National College of Education (NCE)/National Louis University (NLU), this video represents my attempt to implement the National Science Education Standards in the early 1990s. In addition, it demonstrates the I Wonder model developed by the science education faculty of NCE/NLU.

Up, Up, and Away! Students Using Weather Balloons to Explore Near Space by Barbara Gajda, Stephan Carson, Kris Halderson, Raymond Kenny, Riley Sault, and Gabe Kraljevic

For several years, Collège Garden City Collegiate in Winnipeg, Canada, has run an extracurricular club called "Gopher Space" in which grades 9–12 students have been launching weather balloons with scientific payloads over 30,000 m into the stratosphere. Learn how they did this and how you can start your own space program in your school.

Hands-On Physics and Engineering by Deborah Armstrong

Explore my Google Drive with over a 100 easy labs and projects as well as hundreds of demonstrations that can be used in Physics, Physical Science, Engineering, and middle school while teaching science. I’ll present several simple labs and projects so that attendees will be able to see a small sampling of what is available.

The Triumphs of the Microscale Approach to School Practical Work in Chemical Education by Bob Worley

Microscaling chemistry seems at odds with most of what’s found in textbooks but there are many advantages—it uses easily obtainable equipment. I did not want to see safety reducing the content of practical work available for students (11–18 years old) and teachers. Other advantages are better classroom management, waste management, increased teaching time to explain and investigate further.

Not All Scientists Look Alike by Alison Betz Seymour

This film promotes science, diversity, and literacy by suggesting ways to introduce an internationally diverse group of scientists to students. Students learn that there is more science being done now than at any time in history, and that scientists come from all ethnic and age groups. Inspire students to know and believe they can become scientists and make contributions to the world.

Big Ideas, Small Strategies: Introducing Complex Chemistry Concepts to Fourth Grade Students by Maria Danielle Garrett

The American Chemical Society (ACS) Science Coaches Program offers professional chemists the unique opportunity to work with teachers. In this program, students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for how science impacts their lives and the skills to engage in the scientific method. Learn how fourth-grade students at a preK–12 school in Nashville, TN, engaged in a variety of hands-on science experiences over eight years.

Science and Religion in Symbiosis: An Interdisciplinary Learning Experience for Biology Majors by Darla French and James Browning

Many undergraduate science students confuse different ways of knowing, leading to potential existential crises when trying to rectify personal religious and educational worldviews. This session explores an innovative interdisciplinary teaching collaboration between a biology professor and a religion professor focused on helping students to explore connections between science and religion and to articulate their beliefs in this regard.

Unlocking Learning: Authentic School Research Program Is the Key to Transformation by Louise Puslednik and Patrick Brennan

Educational leaders worldwide are grappling with how to best equip students to navigate the increasingly complex world. As a result, a range of 21st-century learning frameworks that re-evaluate core curricula have evolved. Authentic research mentor programs (ARMP) represent a model of learning that has the potential to align with 21st-century learning frameworks.

Current Generation by Ian Fogarty

Current Generation matched teens wanting to make a difference in the world with a transdisciplinary project while learning physics and engineering. Students use the Design Thinking process to 3D print and solder sources of clean light for their fellow global students who are forced to study by dim flames. Students and are empowered to learn more because “the purpose of learning is to build capacity to do good in the world”- Current Generation student.

AIAA Inspiring the Future of Aerospace by Melissa Sleeper

Learn the benefits to a free Educator Associate Membership in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).

COVID-19 Engineering Design Challenge by Teresa Kennedy

Learn about the 2020–2021 international Engineering Design Challenge and the projects submitted from over 700 students from 11 countries. Information will be presented on how to join the 202