Join three secondary physics educators as they share resources to support students in exploring astronomical data.

Using Authentic Data to Explore the Solar System with Vera C. Rubin Observatory
How do scientists evaluate and build context for a newly discovered solar system object? Rubin Observatory’s interactive tools empower students to analyze data using a three-dimensional approach to learn about orbital dynamics and interactions of small bodies, and the formation of the solar system.

Simulate the Universe! Using Python Notebooks to Analyze Real Data
NSF’s NOIRLab’s Teen Astronomy Café – To Go! program brings the excitement of scientific discovery to students by providing them with an opportunity to explore real astronomical data using Python Notebooks. No coding background is required as students develop their data literacy skills.

A system for incorporating nonfiction books in multi-leveled astronomy classes aligned to the NGSS nature of science standards.
Students can earn honors credit in 12th grade astronomy by engaging in biweekly book club discussions and written reflections. Students read and discuss nonfiction books that focus on the NGSS nature of science standards. I will share my experiences with this approach over the past four years.

SPEAKERS:
Ardis Herrold (Vera C. Rubin Observatory: Tucson, AZ), Justine Schaen (NSF's NOIRLab: Tucson, AZ), Lars Nelson (Teacher)

Join NSTA staff to learn about how Toshiba America Foundation wants to work together with teachers who are looking for a better way of doing the right thing through engagement in STEM action projects.

Money for Your STEM Ideas
Toshiba America Foundation wants to work together with teachers who are looking for a better way of doing the right thing through engagement in STEM action projects.

SPEAKERS:
Acacia McKenna (NSTA: Arlington, VA)

Do you wonder how STEM learning can impact communities? Hear from educators who share their experiences and resources for creating student advocates, problem-based learning, and developing student debate.

Developing Students Who Are STEM Advocates
Students who have been positively impacted by their STEM experiences can become some of the best advocates that can help change the lives of others in their community. Working with these students to develop their stories and to give them the tools to have successful meetings with legislators.

To Sit or to Stand: A Problem-Based Learning Unit Connecting High School Science Students to the Local STEM Community
Is a field trip enough? Connect your science students to STEM career opportunities found within their own community by helping those businesses solve challenges they already face! Participants will gain insight on planning STEM project-based learning units for science courses.

Inspiring Marine Protection and Careers for Teens (IMPACT)
The Wildlife Conservation Society is leading Inspiring Marine Protection and Careers for Teens (IMPACT) to prepare teachers and empower students in energy alternative careers. This project fosters foundational skill development by connecting students to professionals and professional development.

SPEAKERS:
Nancy McIntyre (Robotics Education & Competition Foundation: Greenville, TX), Patricia Rushing (PhD Candidate: , VA), Sonia Ahrabi (New York Aquarium: No City, No State)

Join High School educators to learn about student collaboration, using website interactives, and engaging students with authentic data.

How science really works: Enhancing instruction with the Science Flowchart interactive
Find out how to modify your current instruction to better communicate the dynamic process of science using an interactive tool from the Understanding Science website. Help students recognize science as a dynamic, exciting, creative, and intensely human endeavor!

Saving the Night with Citizen Science
Provide students with the power of citizen science as they make scientific observations and analyze data to increase awareness worldwide about the impact of light pollution using NSF’s NOIRLab’s Globe at Night program. Students engage with authentic data to propose solutions to light pollution.

We are All in this Together - Collaboration is Key
In this session, we will focus on the importance of student collaboration and how to incorporate student collaboration through sensemaking.

SPEAKERS:
Betsy Barent (Lincoln Public Schools: No City, No State), Anastasia Thanukos (University of California Museum of Paleontology: Berkeley, CA), Robert Sparks (NSF's NOIRLab), Justine Schaen (NSF's NOIRLab: Tucson, AZ), Elissa Blount (Vidalia High School: Vidalia, GA)