Learn citizen science activities to increase student engagement. Join a classroom teacher, National Geographic Explorer, and an education specialist at the Jacksonville Zoo, and integrate geospatial applications to help students build science skills through connections in their local community.

TAKEAWAYS:
Youth can drive change as citizen scientists in their local community while developing science skills in field research and data collection. Educators will learn how to empower youth to address community issues as young scientists and changemakers of tomorrow.

SPEAKERS:
Emily Blum (School Program Specialist: Jacksonville, FL), Alicia Pressel (Creekside High School: St Johns, FL)

Dr. Michael Wysession, NGSS co-author and geophysics professor, will explore ideas for climate-related phenomena and storylines from the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as a way of making climate science relevant and engaging for students.

TAKEAWAYS:
The latest science (AR6 report) from the IPCC is a great resource for phenomena and storylines that can engage students and prepare them for assessments for the HS-ESS3-5 and HS-ESS3-6 NGSS performance expectations covering climate forcings, feedbacks, impacts, and environmental justice.

SPEAKERS:
Michael Wysession (Washington University in St. Louis: Saint Louis, MO)

This workshop session will engage participants in a storyline unit that uses digital tools to explore data on temperature changes around the world, greenhouse gas emissions, and future scenarios if we employ a range of carbon emissions and sequestration solutions. Please bring a laptop or tablet.

TAKEAWAYS:
Analyzing climate change data and using mathematical models for climate change solutions can support student sensemaking and prepare youth for informed action.

SPEAKERS:
Lindsey Mohan (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Betty Stennett (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Audrey Mohan (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO)

Engaging in culturally responsive teaching requires that teachers shift their perspective by building relationships within the communities they serve. We present cases of science teachers who partner with communities to design curricula that affirm the assets of students while aligning with the NGSS.

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Participants will learn about ways to meaningfully connect with communities outside of school to critique systems of oppression in science education and shift deficit perspectives. Participants will be empowered to advocate for their communities and engage in transformational teaching practices.

SPEAKERS:
Jeff Spencer (Illinois Regional Office of Education: Chicago, IL)

Come discover how free, NSF-funded simulations and curricula from The Concord Consortium can add all dimensions of the NGSS to your Earth, Climate, and Life Science teaching, with a special emphasis on the Practices. Bring a device to this interactive session and take away free resources!

TAKEAWAYS:
Strategies in the use of simulations for 3D NGSS-aligned teaching of Earth, Climate, and Life Science.

SPEAKERS:
Chad Dorsey (The Concord Consortium: Concord, MA)

Using myths and legends which explain phenomenon. Examples of culture and place of Hawaii will be shared. Attendees will experience a lesson which weaves a Hawaiian legend (past) based on a phenomenon and be challenged to validate the legend with today's technology (present).

TAKEAWAYS:
The hope is for attendees to reflect on their sense of "Place" as a platform tool to engage students to understand their surroundings and cultures and how to use 21st century technology to validate a phenomenon.

SPEAKERS:
Diane Tom-Ogata (W. R. Farrington High School: Honolulu, HI)

Participate in sample activities from our collection of 40 FREELY available lesson plans that comprise our youth-led environmental citizen science curriculum. This NGSS-aligned curriculum brings our research on student science identity development into practice with authentic, place-based learning.

TAKEAWAYS:
You will experience how to implement this research-informed curriculum to strengthen student science identity development, and learn how to use environmental sensors and environmental monitoring data in lessons that build skills in SEPs, science communication, and scientific technology use.

SPEAKERS:
Charlie Blake (Assistant Professor)

Identify elements in the spectra of supernova remnants to determine the properties of collapsed and exploded stars using web-based NASA X-ray data and image analysis tools.

TAKEAWAYS:
JS9 web-based software can be used to analyze NASA data sets to determine the type of supernova and provides students with real opportunities to do astronomical research.

SPEAKERS:
Pamela Perry (Lewiston High School: Lewiston, ME)

In Rubin Observatory’s new online Coloring the Universe investigation, students use filters and colorizing tools to analyze authentic multiwavelength data images, then apply what they have learned to create a unique color data representation that communicates the answer to their science question.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will learn how to use the free, interactive Coloring the Universe online investigation and support materials designed for NGSS teaching and learning, as well as active learning and assessment strategies that support inclusive techniques for building student communication skills.

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

So your students understand the basics of climate science, but what’s next? Dig deeper into climate literacy by focusing on solutions. In this workshop we will explore hands-on activities and digital interactives that help high school students learn how we can solve and adapt to climate change.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will walk away from this workshop with several classroom activities that they can use to help high school students learn about climate solutions and develop a deeper understanding of the choices communities must make when designing mitigation and adaptation strategies.

SPEAKERS:
Lisa Gardiner (UCAR Center for Science Education: Boulder, CO), Kathryn Boyd (CIRES Education & Outreach: Boulder, CO), Melissa Rummel (UCAR Center for Science Education: Boulder, CO)

Use STEM web-based analysis software and real data to determine the rate of a supernova remnant expansion and its uniformity.

TAKEAWAYS:
JS9 web-based software provides students with real opportunities to do astronomical research.

SPEAKERS:
Pamela Perry (Lewiston High School: Lewiston, ME)

The science of climate change is simple to learn but serious for communities. Yet, it is solvable! Through role-playing, attendees will engage in an NGSS-aligned lesson for high school or college students centered on visualizing climate change from diverse cultural and economic perspectives.

TAKEAWAYS:
The Simple, Serious, Solvable model makes the teaching of climate change engaging, relevant, and accessible to students and teachers in diverse settings. Teachers across science content areas can adapt this NGSS-aligned lesson that focuses on drawing, role-playing, self-evaluation, and discussion.

SPEAKERS:
Scott Denning (Professor: Fort Collins, CO), Elizabeth Diaz-Clark (PhD Student: Fort Collins, CO), Meena Balgopal (Colorado State University: Fort Collins, CO)

Wildfire, floods, and drought are becoming more severe; the impacts are most heavily felt by frontline communities. Experience an NGSS-driven curriculum that explores the science of hazards and engages students with scenario-based role-play games and community action projects to build resilience.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will be introduced to free units that use Colorado-based data and games to empower students to help their community be more resilient to climate-related hazards. Veteran teachers will share stories about actions they have taken with their students and communities using the curriculum.

SPEAKERS:
Alicia Christensen (Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: Boulder, CO), Krystal Brown (Teacher: Gunnison, CO), Mike Munoz (Teacher: No City, No State), Jamie Breitner (Teacher: Littleton, CO), Katya Schloesser (University of Colorado Boulder: Boulder, CO)

This workshop provides an overview of a 2 week project-based learning unit that empowers students to advocate for legislation that will improve local air quality. Teachers will create scaffolds to support student-authored policy briefs that address equity in considering the needs of communities.

TAKEAWAYS:
We can advocate for policy changes that will address some of the sources or sinks of air pollutants to improve our community’s health. By understanding air quality in our community, we can present solutions that meet our needs and address historical and modern inequities.

SPEAKERS:
Amber Eglund (Colorado Dept of Public Health and Environment: Denver, CO), Madelyn Percy (Colorado Dept of Public Health and Environment: Denver, CO)

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 astronomical data using Python Notebooks. Join us as we unpack educator resources and explore exoplanet atmospheres. Laptops are encouraged.

TAKEAWAYS:
By exploring the "Teen Astronomy Café – To Go!" program designed to support the NGSS, participants will learn about the resources available to introduce Python in their classrooms and help students develop critical thinking and data literacy skills through the simulation of astronomical phenomena.

SPEAKERS:
Mark Newhouse (Manager, AZ Education & Engagement: Tucson, AZ), Robert Sparks (NSF's NOIRLab), Fernanda Urrutia (NSF's NOIRLab: Tucson, AZ)

Use STEM web-based analysis software and real data to examine the Bullet Cluster, 1E 0657-56, in various bands of the electromagnetic spectrum for evidence of dark matter.

TAKEAWAYS:
JS9 web-based software provides students with real opportunities to do astronomical research.

SPEAKERS:
Pamela Perry (Lewiston High School: Lewiston, ME)

Creative Engineering Design is a classroom-tested, ready-to-teach, hands-on introductory engineering curriculum that highlights concepts of the NSF-funded ASPIRE Engineering Research Center, which aims to make equitable and sustainable widespread electric vehicle-based transportation a reality.

TAKEAWAYS:
Explore the Creative Engineering Design free resources and starter kit to engage your students in understanding the connections between engineering and environmental justice through real-world engineering applications of electric vehicle technology to improve health and quality of life for all.

SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Taylor (University of Colorado Boulder: Boulder, CO), Jennifer Ramos-Chavez (University of Texas at El Paso: El Paso, TX)

Climate change impacts are causing distress and anxiety among young people. Join NCSE and CLEAN to practice and engage with strategies that promote hope and empowerment. Participants will receive free teacher-tested lesson plans, storylines, activities, and other classroom resources.

TAKEAWAYS:
Teachers will walk away with engaging climate change resources that foster a sense of hope. They will learn how to support their students in the face of climate change-induced stress, as well as help students develop social-emotional skills to cope with climate anxiety.

SPEAKERS:
Wendy Johnson (National Center for Science Education: Oakland, CA), Alicia Christensen (Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: Boulder, CO), Kathryn Boyd (CIRES Education & Outreach: Boulder, CO), Lin Andrews (National Center for Science Education: Oakland, CA)

Come to this session to learn how one teacher engaged students in analyzing graphical and map-based data to explore environmental justice in the local community. We’ll introduce a variety of data sources that can be used no matter where you live and share learning tasks that use those data sources.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will learn how to engage students in analysis of environmental justice issues in their community by exploring a variety of data sources and mapping tools. They will also walk away with data analysis scaffolds to support student engagement with these tools/data sources.

SPEAKERS:
Brianna Balke (Blackstone Academy Charter School: Pawtucket, RI)

Join us to discover and discuss how NASA satellite data can enhance sensemaking in your environmental science instruction (all levels including AP). Learn how short, engaging, phenomena-based, Earth system instructional nuggets can help students build toward Big Science Ideas.

TAKEAWAYS:
NASA satellite data and observations are excellent resources to support phenomena-based instruction within environmental science lessons. Participants learn how to integrate satellite observations to support sensemaking opportunities in classroom instruction centered on various spatial phenomena.

SPEAKERS:
Angela Rizzi (NASA Langley Research Center/ADNET: No City, No State), Missy Holzer (Chatham High School: Chatham, LA), Natalie Macke (Pascack Hills High School: Montvale, NJ)

Let's face it, science often takes a backseat to math! Change the conversation with ideas to support integrating science curriculum and find funding for authentic learning experiences. Help get your topics more recognition and revitalize the most hated subject in school, math!

TAKEAWAYS:
Discuss successful steps taken to integrate curriculum, fund activities, and even co-teach ES, biology, chemistry, and STEM topics with math teammates. Walk away with lesson plans you can take to your math department to model the process.

SPEAKERS:
Scarlett Lyon (STEM Outreach Coordinator)

How can we teach students to be inventors and provide them with skills to solve real problems? Join PBS NewsHour Classroom's session on "Invention Education" with teachers whose students have successfully solved problems in their communities through the invention process.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will leave with a solid understanding of Invention Education, the 7-step invention process, and how students, who are natural inventors and problem-solvers, can implement this strategy to solve problems in their own communities and beyond.

SPEAKERS:
Martin Momsen (Houston High School: Houston, MN), Mary Lynn Hess (Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School: Sanford, FL), Victoria Pasquantonio (PBS NewsHour: Arlington, VA)

Learn about using maps and authentic data your classroom with free resources co-designed by scientists and instructional specialists from the University of Colorado Boulder. Geospatial data and GIS data helps students visualize how effects from far away places like Greenland impact us.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will explore how to use authentic Greenland-focused geospatial data in their own classrooms using the open-source QGIS software and the step-by-step tutorials and beginner video series produced by QGreenland.

SPEAKERS:
Alyse Thurber (Curriculum Developer: Geneva, IL)

Pumped Hydro Storage facilities store vast amounts of energy and can help society transition to cleaner energy sources. In our workshop, we will share an inquiry-based lesson where student teams control hands-on, interactive models of a city’s storage facility while exploring sustainable energy use.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will participate in a cross-disciplinary activity for science and math students around sustainability and energy conversion. Attendees will receive complete instructions on how to create their own models and lesson plans aligned to current NGSS science and Common Core math standards.

SPEAKERS:
Caitlin Anderson (University of Colorado Boulder: Boulder, CO), Scott Sieke (Lead of Curriculum Design)

Explore activities that will engage your students in activities that bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and the real-world impact of climate change on society and the environment.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will leave this session with resources to engage students in activities that promote a deeper understanding of climate change and its impact at various scales in the human and natural world, with opportunities to explore environmental justice.

SPEAKERS:
Dr. Yajaira Fuentes-Tauber (Rocky Mountain High School: No City, No State)

Environmental challenges are not experienced equally in our communities and around the world. Discover nuanced classroom activities to explore inequities in climate and pollution vulnerabilities, and to collaborate to solve authentic problems.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will learn interactive lessons to stimulate students’ thoughts and explorations around environmental justice issues, specifically those focusing on climate change and pollution.

SPEAKERS:
Katie Grams (Education Program Associate: Washington, DC)

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

Looking for a new tool to help students accurately evaluate science-related media? Join NCSE to explore this technique that allows students to examine the worth of the media content, inspect data legitimacy, and make sense of graphical analysis, all while evaluating the emotions the media elicits.

TAKEAWAYS:
The goal of this session is for participants to move past functional data literacy to critical data literacy. Students will learn to evaluate data-based claims for various types of bias, intent, and misleading data representations, in addition to basic strategies for understanding data.

SPEAKERS:
Wendy Johnson (National Center for Science Education: Oakland, CA), Lin Andrews (National Center for Science Education: Oakland, CA)

Engage in a lesson from NASA JPL that examines sea level rise over time, the causes of sea level rise, and its connection to greenhouse gases and climate change. Use the data to forecast future impacts to Earth systems and human and animal populations. Bring a spreadsheet-enabled device.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn how NASA monitors sea level rise and other Earth vital signs, participate in a graphing data lesson they can use with their students, and learn about Earth system interconnections and a plethora of classroom climate science resources.

SPEAKERS:
Ota Lutz (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Pasadena, CA)

To ensure a resilient future, we must engage students with phenomena and problems found in food systems and agriculture. This session explores how food and agriculture connect to students’ lives and presents a highly relevant and authentic science context immersed in the Three Dimensions of NGSS.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will see successful examples of authentic phenomena and problems found within food and agricultural systems that are relevant to all students. We will demonstrate how all three dimensions of the NGSS are used to make sense of these real-world phenomena and problems.

SPEAKERS:
Brian Beierle (Vivayic, Inc.: No City, No State)