Learn about the differences between content and disciplinary literacy. Participants will understand the benefits of implementing literacy strategies in science. Participants will learn vocabulary and literacy strategies that they can take to help build their student's comprehension of science texts.

TAKEAWAYS:
In this session, participants will learn about the differences between content and disciplinary literacy, and engage in vocabulary and comprehension strategies that they can use in the classroom to build their student comprehension.

SPEAKERS:
Megan Hodge (Mississippi Department of Education: Jackson, MS)

Using a Peer-assisted-learning model, you can learn how to establish a writing center at your school to support science literacy and foster student leadership. Doing so can also emotionally support students and build student self-confidence while communicating in multiple ways.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will be provided an approach for developing a writing center at their schools with research outlining the necessity of science literacy and for science teachers to support and teach literacy.

SPEAKERS:
Brooke Whitworth (Clemson University: Clemson, SC), Ashley Hunter (Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant: Clemson, SC), Althea Roy (Clemson University: Clemson, SC)

In science classrooms, we often focus on the "subject of study" without addressing the other two "subjects" in the room: the teacher and student. Awakening the spirits of the educator and students in the classroom leads to a stronger sense of belonging and respect, & greater lesson effectiveness.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will learn two foundational models of human awareness and behavior, then create interpersonal intentions that will provide a higher level of effectiveness and enjoyment for themselves and students in the classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Mick Scott (CS and Engineering Teacher / Former K-12 STEM Director / Mind Mastery Coach)

A qualitative study to determine how students learn best through text - physical books, audio books, and e-books. We tested comprehension, conducted interviews, and created journals.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will be able to understand how to determine which type of reading media will work best for their students. Attendees will see how they can test their students and how to draw conclusions to find the best fit for their classroom and individual needs.

SPEAKERS:
Kaylyn Hoth (Pre-Service Teacher: No City, No State), Mikayla Prusha (Wartburg College Pre-Service Teacher: No City, No State)

Tired of hearing: Why are we learning this? When will we ever use this? This session will discuss how to use news articles to teach reading comprehension and increase science literacy in secondary students of all levels. Also, connect 3D Lessons and Science and Engineering Practices.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will leave with multiple ways of implementing science in the news into their classrooms. Science will become dynamic and applicable.

SPEAKERS:
Misty Heredia (UTRGV: No City, No State)

We integrated WIDA ELD science standards into our 9th-grade biology curriculum using an APA-style lab report framework, making it adaptable for teachers. ChatGPT accelerated alignment work with iterative prompts. Our process and products will be presented for consideration.

TAKEAWAYS:
Each section of the APA lab report (Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion) features unique language functions and features described in the WIDA ELD standards. By focusing on one section per quarter, we can cover all standards through a predictable and transferable structure.

SPEAKERS:
Velvet Karg (Round Lake High School: Round Lake, IL), Bryan Rolfsen (Round Lake High School: Round Lake, IL)

By 2025, it’s estimated that 463 exabytes of data will be created daily; that’s like 212,765,957 DVDs/day! How can our students know if the information they receive is credible? Generation Skeptics teaches the necessary skills with lessons and guest speakers. (www.generationskeptics.org)

TAKEAWAYS:
Generation Skeptics arms educators with free resources to instill skepticism in students. Recognizing the proliferation of misinformation, GenSkeps seeks to equip the next generation with the enduring principles of the scientific method and the importance of substantiating claims with evidence.

SPEAKERS:
Bertha Vazquez (G. W. Carver Middle School: Miami, FL)

DoD STEM resources offer a variety of pathways to explore, design, and reimagine STEM in grades K-12. Albert Einstein Fellows will showcase a variety of DoD platforms for educators, parents, students, and community members to build a strong foothold for student success.

TAKEAWAYS:
DoD STEM resources can be used to connect students with STEM mentors, providing students with guidance and support as they explore their interests in STEM, and develop the skills they need to succeed in STEM careers. DoD initiatives strive to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.

SPEAKERS:
Melissa Thompson (Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship: No City, No State), Pamela Joslyn (Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow: No City, No State)

Have you read great articles in the NSTA journals that changed or added to the ways you and your students do science for the better? You could inspire other educators across the country in the same way by sharing your teaching ideas, activities, or lessons as an NSTA journal author!

TAKEAWAYS:
Instructions and tips on how to prepare and submit your manuscript for publication in NSTA's journals.

SPEAKERS:
Dr. Patty McGinnis (NSTA), Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn (National Science Teaching Association), Ann MacKenzie (Miami University: Oxford, OH), David Wojnowski (Georgia State University: Atlanta, GA), Beth Murphy (Science from Scientists: Woburn, MA), Peter Lindeman (NSTA: Arlington, VA)

Have you ever wanted to start a science research program and get your students involved in authentic scientific research? Learn how to initiate and run a science research program at your school, including the benefits, methods, and challenges involved.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn how to initiate and operate a program of student scientific research at your school. Discussion of choosing research topics, timetables, challenges, and possible venues of the presentations of the students' final results will be covered.

SPEAKERS:
Olivia Kuper (North Greene High School: Greeneville, TN), Thomas Rutherford (East Tennessee State University, King University: Johnson City, TN)