Experience how embedding literacy supports for reading, writing, and academic discourse in 3D teaching and learning promotes sensemaking and science understanding for ALL learners! Learn how the BSCS Anchored Inquiry Learning instructional model embeds literacy supports throughout cycles of inquiry.

TAKEAWAYS:
The research-based BSCS Anchored Inquiry Learning instructional model succeeds the 5Es and embeds literacy supports for reading, writing, and academic discourse in conjunction with science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts to promote students in figuring out key science ideas.

SPEAKERS:
Cynthia Gay (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO)

Nothing excites an educator more than learning a new skill and sharing it with others! The goal of this session is to introduce Place-Based STEM using digital mapping and storytelling resources. Educators will receive direct instruction in digital mapping and resources for their classes!

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will learn to connect location and geography to science content locally, regionally, and globally through the use of digital mapping and problem-based learning STEM strategies.

SPEAKERS:
Heidi Ragsdale (STEM Professional Development: Grand Junction, CO)

Join other educators on the Giant Map of Colorado! Learn how to integrate physical mapping into science-focused, problem-based learning.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators have the opportunity to learn how to access a Colorado Giant Map, for inclusion of Place and Problem-Based Learning. This can help address climate science, ecosystems, geology, river concerns, weather, and scientific history of Colorado.

SPEAKERS:
Heidi Ragsdale (STEM Professional Development: Grand Junction, CO)

Hands-on workshop highlights considerations of water use and equity. Uses anthropology, geosciences, and environmental sustainability principles to discuss water equity and incorporating these concepts and disciplines into science education. Bring a laptop/tablet to fully participate.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will investigate the ethnohistoric context of water ownership, access and use in their regions, and practice how to unpack the complex topic of water equity and incorporate various aspects into activities that address the learning objectives of their classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Chelsie Romulo (Associate Professor of Geography, GIS, and Sustainability: Greeley, CO), Sharon Bywater-Reyes (Associate Professor of Geoscience: Greeley, CO), Sarah Johnson (Wild Rose Education: No City, No State)

Using phenomena in your classroom is a crucial way to drive instruction. However, many times phenomena are not localized and therefore do not relate to student interest. In this session, learn about different ways to use local phenomena to increase engagement in the classroom.

TAKEAWAYS:
A list of possible local phenomena to use in your classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Autumn Rivera (Glenwood Springs Middle School: Glenwood Springs, CO)

STEM educator, Heidi Ragsdale will introduce the Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) Collection of reviewed educational resources for teaching about climate and energy. Educator participants will learn how to search the CLEAN Collection and participate in Climate Trivia.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will know how to access grade and content level Climate and Energy resources for direct implementation within classrooms.

SPEAKERS:
Heidi Ragsdale (STEM Professional Development: Grand Junction, CO)

This session is a panel discussion about an innovative partnership. Panelists include teachers and district staff from the innovation zone within a highly diverse urban school district, and preservice teachers and faculty from a teacher preparation scholarship program at an urban commuter university.

TAKEAWAYS:
This interactive session will serve as an exchange about ideas for both preservice and inservice professional learning that is focused on closing STEM opportunity gaps. Session attendees will have ample time to interact with panelists.

SPEAKERS:
Christina Perez (Brighton 27j School District: Brighton, CO), Mahexabel Garcia Nunez (Metropolitan State University of Denver: Denver, CO), Janelle Johnson (Metropolitan State University of Denver: Denver, CO)

CO voter's approved Prop 114, a plan to restore and manage gray wolves in CO. Join CPW to learn how you can engage students in lessons that utilize this current and relevant work to understand the relationship between science and society in conservation and wildlife management.

TAKEAWAYS:
Conservation and wildlife management does not happen in a silo, but needs to take into account many stakeholders' wants, needs, and concerns. It's important to understand the perceptions of people as much as the ecological and biological requirements of a species for a reintroduction to be successful.

SPEAKERS:
Heather Hubbard (Statewide Formal Education Coordinator: Denver, CO)

Incorporate the three dimensions of the NGSS to guide your students through project-based learning opportunities (PBL) addressing local/regional issues and topics. Strategies for designing PBLs to engage students, integrate phenomena and content, and solve real-world problems will be shared.

TAKEAWAYS:
PBLs provide all students opportunities to utilize the three dimensions of NGSS to enhance their learning and apply that knowledge to address and propose solutions to issues of concern.

SPEAKERS:
Beverly DeVore-Wedding (Nebraska Indian Community College: Meeker, CO)

A behind-the-scenes look at the foundation to building, creating, and sustaining digital resources that are safe and accessible to all K-5 learners.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants in this session will be given access to a host of K-5 friendly digital STEM Resources, examples of STEM Explore Boards, as well as time to play around and ask questions, so they have the tools and capacity to create their own resources.

SPEAKERS:
Kristina Stem (Erie Elementary: Erie, CO)

Join this session where we explore the use of raising monarch butterflies as an anchoring phenomenon to delve into the characteristics of life, local ecosystems, conservation, and citizen science.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will leave this session with resources to engage students in a long-term project that fosters curiosity in local ecosystems and inspires a call for action, along with two assessment measures. Student work samples will be available for attendees.

SPEAKERS:
Aja Mattise-Lorenzen (High School Science Teacher: Fort Collins, CO), Dr. Yajaira Fuentes-Tauber (Rocky Mountain High School: No City, No State)

Curious as to what DEI is and how to include it in the classroom? Want to help your students feel supported and included? DEI in the science classroom is about using scientifically accurate and inclusive language to support all of our students in the classroom and in life.

TAKEAWAYS:
Using inclusive and scientifically accurate language will help support all students in the classroom to not only learn but to learn in a safe and supportive environment.

SPEAKERS:
Joanne McGuire (Science teacher: , CO)

Are you looking for specific Space Science Professional Learning or want to be an ambassador for space science? Come learn about current outreach programs to apply for Space Education Ambassador programs.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will have access to a variety of Professional Learning programs in Space Science and ways to connect with other Space Education Educators. Participants will also learn about strategies for Leadership in Aerospace Education.

SPEAKERS:
Heidi Ragsdale (STEM Professional Development: Grand Junction, CO)

During this presentation, participants will hear from Cherry Creek Schools and their unique approach to providing high-quality curricular resources for their K-5 students.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will walk away with a replicable process that can be utilized in their own district.

SPEAKERS:
Rebecca Rolater (pK-12 Science Performance Improvement Partner: Aurora, CO)

Join us to experience lessons created with and for CO teachers on water and climate, and to learn from a co-author of the 5th National Climate Assessment. Participants will visit the headwaters of the CO River in a VR tour, analyze data to explore megadroughts, and play a Drought Resiliency game!

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will explore innovative resources (e.g., VR tours, games, data analysis) that combine place-based instructional practices with contemporary research on climate change and its impact on water availability in Colorado, and leave prepared to implement these resources in their classrooms.

SPEAKERS:
Daniela Pennycook (Communication Specialist and Program Integrator: Boulder, CO), Jonathan Griffith (University of Colorado Boulder: Boulder, VT), Katya Schloesser (University of Colorado Boulder: Boulder, CO)