2024 New Orleans National Conference

November 6-9, 2024

Additional sessions will be added as they are accepted and confirmed over the next several weeks.
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Leaders Institute: Building Capacity for the Implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials

Wednesday, November 6 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM

Hilton New Orleans Riverside - Fulton


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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How can we use high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) to design more equitable systems? Join us to consider how leaders rally interest and build internal capacity for the selection and effective implementation of high-quality instructional materials. Work with other leaders to consider strategies to make the case for change toward more equitable systems that support all learners in the system and the role of HQIM in leading ongoing science improvement efforts.
Ticketed event - register here: https://my.nsta.org/event/2024NEW_LEADERSHIP

TAKEAWAYS:
Consider how high-quality instructional materials can be used to design more equitable systems. Discuss how to share the vision, support implementation, and build internal capacity for ongoing support for curriculum implementation.

SPEAKERS:
Janna Mahfoud (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Susan Gomez Zwiep (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Jody Bintz (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Bianca Deliberto (Central Community School System: Baton Rouge, LA), Jim Short (Carnegie Corporation of New York: Ridgefield, CT), Jenine Cotton-Proby (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO)

Leadership for Evaluating and Selecting Instructional Materials Using NextGen TIME

Thursday, November 7 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 267


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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NextGen TIME is a free suite of tools and processes that supports districts in preparing to evaluate instructional materials for quality and design for NGSS. This collaborative process helps you plan for next steps including customization to improve student outcomes and effective implementation.

TAKEAWAYS:
Learn how NextGen TIME supports the evaluation of current instructional materials to strengthen their design for NGSS and how NextGen TIME tools and processes can serve as critical components of curriculum-based professional learning. You’ll walk away with free access to NextGen TIME resources.

SPEAKERS:
Jenine Cotton-Proby (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO)

Building on students’ experiences to teach climate change aligned to science standards with 4th and 5th graders

Thursday, November 7 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 277


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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This session provides 5 lessons for 4th and 5th grade classrooms that supports students' awareness and making sense of lived experiences with climate change and climate change disasters toward development of 3D understanding of standards-aligned science knowledge.

TAKEAWAYS:
How to apply NGSS (and other standards frameworks) for a student-centered approach to science learning about local climate change hazards, solutions and concerns, while supporting conversations about community resilience.

SPEAKERS:
Ayca Fackler (University of Missouri: Columbia, MO), Julie Luft (University of Georgia: Athens, GA)

The Hows, Whys and Wows of Using Podcasts in the Science Classroom for Project-Based Learning

Thursday, November 7 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 295


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Are you an educator eager to use podcasts in your classroom but aren’t sure where to start? Tinkercast will present practical tips on why and how to include podcasts in your science curriculum, including an introduction to TinkerClass, our FREE, easy-to-use NGSS-aligned Project-based learning tool.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how and why podcasts are so engaging, to ask questions about using podcasts in the classroom, and to leave the session feeling empowered to incorporate podcast learning into their classrooms right away.

SPEAKERS:
Rebecca Caban (Educational Producer)

So You Don’t Have a Frog Guy: How to customize your storyline and find local phenomena or experts to bring standards to life.

Thursday, November 7 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 298


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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No curriculum is perfect out of the box. Explore how one district utilized a local frog expert to enhance a newly adopted curriculum. Let hands-on lessons inspire you to find your own Frog Guy, place student inquiry at the center, and go beyond a guest speaker. Extend your storyline and engagement!

TAKEAWAYS:
After a learner-lens experience with frogs, participants will gain insights in identifying areas within a unit storyline and developing customizations aligned to the NGSS and teaching practices to reach all learners. Participants will then have time to apply this process to their own organization.

SPEAKERS:
Samantha Perrelli (STEM Instructional Coach: No City, No State)

Leadership for Equity through the Implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials

Thursday, November 7 • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 267


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Far too often, equity efforts are relegated to the sidelines instead of being embedded in core curriculum leadership tasks. Join us to consider how anchoring science leadership in equity principles can remove barriers to science teaching and learning through curriculum implementation efforts.

TAKEAWAYS:
The implementation of HQIM can lead to more equitable systems when barriers to equity are confronted and removed. The process of confronting barriers includes collaborating for justice, taking small actions to learn, and continual reflection and revision of implementation plans based on data.

SPEAKERS:
Susan Gomez Zwiep (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Jenine Cotton-Proby (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Janna Mahfoud (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO)

Course: Building Capacity for Adapting High-Quality Instructional Materials for Local Standards

Thursday, November 7 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 272


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Many schools need high-quality units to meet their state standards, especially if they vary significantly from the NGSS. BSCS Science Learning has extensive experience with designing, and adapting Storylines units. Come to this session to apply a BSCS design tool that can be used for adaptation.

Please note: space is limited.

TAKEAWAYS:
Experience with a tool to unpack and compare target standards by clarifying key ideas, listing prerequisites and challenges, and considering what students should “figure out” and not just “learn about." Consider and share how to apply tools and processes for adapting HQIM in your local context.

SPEAKERS:
Elaine Klein (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Jean Flanagan (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO)

Letting Children Lead Investigation and Design - Part of the COESEE strand

Thursday, November 7 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 266


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Elementary-age children come to science learning with expansive resources that we must leverage for sensemaking. If you are considering adapting or creating your own instructional materials, join us as we learn to frame investigations from students lived experiences.

TAKEAWAYS:
Many curriculum materials minimize elevating students’ brilliance with teacher directed, pre-designed activities. COESEE envisions classrooms where students’ ideas are foregrounded andn learning is centered in students’ lived experiences.

SPEAKERS:
Mary Starr (Michigan Mathematics and Science Leadership Network), Carla Zembal-Saul (Penn State: University Park, PA), Miranda Fitzgerald (University of North Carolina Charlotte: No City, No State)

Leading Learning for ALL Students Using the Anchored Inquiry Learning (AIL) Instructional Model

Thursday, November 7 • 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 267


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Explore how leaders can use the new BSCS Anchored Inquiry Learning (AIL) instructional model to support teachers in creating learning experiences that motivate students with significant, real world phenomena and problems! Learn how AIL cycles of inquiry and sensemaking culminate in student agency!

TAKEAWAYS:
The research-based BSCS Anchored Inquiry Learning instructional model succeeds the 5Es and forms the basis for high-quality instructional materials. Leaders can leverage this model to support teachers in creating a student centered classroom that provides effective teaching and learning for all.

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

Coherent Lesson Components in K-5 Science Units

Thursday, November 7 • 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 275


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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How can we fit student-centered science instruction into the varied schedules of K-5 classrooms? Experience and explore how OpenSciEd Elementary’s free high-quality units are designed to support teachers in making time to engage their students in 3D science.

TAKEAWAYS:
OpenSciEd Elementary lessons are organized in four components: Navigate, Explore, Connect, and Synthesize. These components support teachers in understanding the purpose of each part of a lesson, allow for more flexible timing, and can be implemented in various parts of the school day.

SPEAKERS:
Amber Bismack (Oakland University: Rochester, MI), Gail Housman (Northwestern University: Evanston, IL), Yanira Vazquez (OpenSciEd: New York, NY)

Infusing Science into Math and ELA Practice

Thursday, November 7 • 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 282


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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In this session, we will examine how to leverage time used to practice and reinforce math and reading skills to also include phenomenon-based science. By using math and ELA standards as a starting point, short units building off of a common science phenomenon are created.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will experience the process of creating a phenomenon-based, science-focused lesson series to help reinforce and practice the standards in math and ELA, thus leading toward equity for students and subject areas.

SPEAKERS:
Miranda Orellana (Lincoln Public Schools: Lincoln, NE)

Accessing and Elevating Children’s Ways of Communicating and Negotiating Ideas for Sensemaking - Part of the COESEE strand

Thursday, November 7 • 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 266


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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We will explore expansive ways we can notice students’ sensemaking assets and use those ideas to engage students in deeper learning. This session supports educators who are exploring modification or creation of instructional materials to better serve all students.

TAKEAWAYS:
Explore the expanded ways of communicating and negotiating meaning children use as they engage in sensemaking at all ages. Work with us as we share ways to becoming more attuned to the multiple ways children engage in meaning making

SPEAKERS:
Mary Starr (Michigan Mathematics and Science Leadership Network), Miranda Fitzgerald (University of North Carolina Charlotte: No City, No State)

Leveraging Curriculum Adoption for Professional Learning

Thursday, November 7 • 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 268



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NSTA_2024_November_Leveraging Curriculum Adoption for Professional Learning.pdf

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Through discussions and workshopping, participants consider ways to leverage the curriculum adoption process, including setting an instructional vision, developing criteria, and evaluating materials, to develop teacher understanding of rigorous science instruction.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will learn strategies for using K-12 curriculum adoptions to support deep professional learning around the NGSS/Framework, particularly sensemaking with the three-dimensions and phenomenon and problem based instruction.

SPEAKERS:
Shannon Wachowski (EdReports.org: Fort Collins, CO)

Learning in Places: Wondering Walks, Wondering Talks, and Should We Questions Support Ethical Decisions through Field-based Science Learning - Part of the COESEE strand

Thursday, November 7 • 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 266


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Learning in Places is an OER that helps educators engage with students in field-based transdisciplinary learning. It is the perfect way to start science learning from students’ places while engaging with families and communities. This session is perfect for educators developing their own materials.

TAKEAWAYS:
Learning in Places envisions science learning as a vehicle to ethical decision making. Educators will become familiar with the Learning in Places storylines and how to use them with their students.

SPEAKERS:
Mary Starr (Michigan Mathematics and Science Leadership Network)

From the White Board to the White House: Presidential Awardees Share Their Favorite STEM Lessons

Thursday, November 7 • 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 245


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Sponsoring Company: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Join us and hear from Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) recipients as they share their favorite STEM lessons. These award-winning educators will showcase how they engage their students using innovative and creative techniques.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn best practices and key takeaways from presidential award-winning teachers. They will see examples of lesson plans that have been recognized by the National Science Foundation and White House Office of Science Technology Policy.

SPEAKERS:
Dr. Alfred Hall (National Science Foundation: Alexandria, VA)

Drones in Alaska: Elementary students building STEM workforce skills aligned with tribal priorities

Friday, November 8 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 295


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Engage in hands-on exploration of a place-based drone curriculum co-developed with tribal communities for elementary students in Alaska. Access the free student and teacher lesson plans and educational videos, and identify place-based drone applications for your community.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will don "student hat" to participate in a hands-on lesson about how drones fly, learn how to access a suite of free resources for teaching about drones, and also learn tips for STEM curriculum co-production by Indigenous and Western institutions.

SPEAKERS:
Mariah McNamara (Education Specialist: Fairbanks, AK), Lori Schoening (Geophysical Institute: Fairbanks, AK)

Formative Assessment Tasks Supporting Science and Literacy Learning

Friday, November 8 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 263


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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This session will explore how formative assessment tasks can reveal students’ 3D learning as well as students’ ability to use language to demonstrate their learning. Come learn how students’ use of language can be an asset for making sense of science learning and literacy growth for all students.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will come away with new knowledge about how 3D assessments can elicit important information about students’ 3D learning as well as students’ ability to use language to demonstrate their learning. This knowledge is highly valuable for using assessment to support ongoing learning.

SPEAKERS:
Daniel Damelin (The Concord Consortium: Concord, MA), Christopher Harris (WestEd: San Francisco, CA), David McKinney (Senior Research Associate: , CA)

Lead with the Science and Include the Literacy: Keeping Science Learning in the Foreground (Science and Literacy, Part 1) - Part of the COESEE strand

Friday, November 8 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 266


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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We see tradebooks and read-alouds as a powerful support for elementary science. In this session we will share 100+ trade books that align to the NGSS and provide our evaluation tools so you can better choose your own resources. This session is great for educators developing their own materials, too.

TAKEAWAYS:
Children’s meaning making in elementary science can be enhanced by engagement with high-quality literacy. We have identified over 100 high quality read aloud books that align to the science standards and elevate both science and math and the tools for educators to select their own materials.

SPEAKERS:
Mary Starr (Michigan Mathematics and Science Leadership Network), Miranda Fitzgerald (University of North Carolina Charlotte: No City, No State)

Crossing Over: Incorporating Energy & Science in Language Arts

Friday, November 8 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 280


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Introduce basic energy concepts early on with hands-on lessons delivered through songs, stories, games, & chants to teach energy buzz words and science concepts. Teach and learn while having fun!

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn how to teach energy, efficiency, and conservation to young students through the guise of entertaining games and activities.

SPEAKERS:
Kimberly Swan (The NEED Project: Manassas, VA)

Building District Capacity to Design and Use Common Assessments for 5D Science

Friday, November 8 • 9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 391



(Only registered attendees may view session materials. Please login with your NSTA account to view.)
5D Assessment Website
This website has links to tools for designing common assessments that are "5D" -- that is where students use all three dimensions of science to explain phenomena that connect to students' interests and identities
Slides

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Want to improve learning through common assessments? To do so, you need a way to design assessments efficiently that cover a wide range of standards and a way to score assessments that fits your capacity as a school or district. In this workshop, join us to explore practical common assessment design.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will leave with a process for designing, administering, and scoring common assessments that require students to apply three dimensions of science to explain phenomena and solve problems that are meaningful to students and important to their communities.

SPEAKERS:
Abraham Lo (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Kate Henson (University of Colorado Boulder: Boulder, CO), William Penuel (University of Colorado Boulder: Boulder, CO)

Science in the Early Childhood Classroom

Friday, November 8 • 9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 270



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Magnet_Curriculum.pdf
Curriculum, resources, and recording sheets for magnet study
Science in the EE Classroom-New Orleans.pdf
Slideshow from our presentation

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Investigate fostering scientific understanding and practice skills in our youngest learners. Take away topics of inquiry and tools for planning experiments and documenting student thinking.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will come away with strategies to: • Plan investigations to integrate science into their early childhood curriculum. • Build scientific practice skills in all of our youngest learners. • Reveal and document student understanding through lab notebooks.

SPEAKERS:
Alyssa Barr (Science Teacher: Seattle, WA), Katie Morrison (University Child Development School: Seattle, WA)

Science Club: Start Your Engines: An Innovative, Equity-Based Approach to Professional Development

Friday, November 8 • 9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 285


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Science Club is an equity-based innovative approach to science professional learning that fosters hands-on, minds-on science engagement in preschool classrooms. Our approach embraces young children’s natural curiosity to engage in science as well as integrates children’s local context and culture.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn from project staff and teachers how to leverage young children’s interests, local context, and local culture to support engagement through intentional, flexible science experiences using our equity-based early childhood adaptation of the 3-D Framework for K-12 Science Education.

SPEAKERS:
Daryl Greenfield (University of Miami: Miami, FL), Cynthia Parker (consultant - coach: , MA)

Navigating the 3D Classroom: Evaluating 3D learning environments

Friday, November 8 • 9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 295


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Join us for a hands-on session tailored for educators/coaches to discover what inquiry-based learning SHOULD look like in the classroom! Discover how to recognize best practices and evaluate 3D learning in action. Equip yourself with tools and insights needed to conduct exceptional investigations!

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will evaluate their own teach practices in the context of inquiry-based learning to determine what exception science instruction looks like, sounds like, and feels like for students in a 3D learning environment.

SPEAKERS:
Leah Pinto (Director of professional development: Gilmer, TX)

Using Integrated (NGSS/CCSS) Project-Based Learning to Support Use of Literacy and (Age-appropriate) Understanding Climate Change in Early Elementary Science Classrooms

Friday, November 8 • 9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 268


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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In this workshop participants experience modeling and literacy activities from integrated project based science 3-day unit that address life and earth science performance expectations for grade K-3. We explore strategies for supporting students in sharing experiences related to climate change.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will explore teaching experiences and pedagogy ideas through discussion, and be ready to teach an integrated project-based 3 day lessons about climate change that use ELA practices to promote three dimensional learning in early elementary science.

SPEAKERS:
Ayca Fackler (University of Missouri: Columbia, MO)

Leading Change

Friday, November 8 • 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 267


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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The implementation of high-quality instructional materials requires support as teachers make the shifts needed for effective use. Dig into Change Management from The Elements of curriculum based professional learning to figure out how key lessons can help you lead change.

TAKEAWAYS:
Join other leaders to consider key lessons from change and dig into Change Management from The Elements: Transforming Teaching through Curriculum-based Professional Learning.

SPEAKERS:
Jody Bintz (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Jim Short (Carnegie Corporation of New York: Ridgefield, CT)

Come Explore Sprocket: An online and open project-based science curriculum portal

Friday, November 8 • 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 294



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Come Explore Sprocket - Educurious Presentation Slides
sprocket.educurious.org

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Introducing Sprocket: Powered by Educurious! Sprocket is a free platform with OER project-based learning science courses for educators everywhere. Created by researchers, experts, and educators, Sprocket is now part of Educurious. Join us for a guided tour of Sprocket’s courses and online community.

TAKEAWAYS:
Sprocket is the world’s only OER platform providing access to evidence-based, full-year, project-based learning courses at no cost. Participants will learn how to navigate Sprocket, access the curriculum, and connect with an online community of colleagues and collaborators.

SPEAKERS:
Adrian Baez-Alicea (Educurious Partners: Seattle, WA), Hanna Jaramillo (Educurious Partners: Seattle, WA)

Socratic Seminars in the Science Classroom

Friday, November 8 • 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 383



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Socratic Seminars in the Science Classroom
Example lesson of a Socratic seminar including slideshow, peer and self assessments, textual passage to gather evidence, CER prompt, and rubric.

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Students are given questions to answer about a scientific phenomenon. They must dig through research and investigations to find their evidence for a group seminar. Students come to the circle prepared to discuss their CER and their own questions. Peers agree or disagree, with evidence of their own.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will participate in a Seminar that teaches the process of how to facilitate. They will also get to participate in one first hand as a demonstration. Attendees will have access to editable google slide presentations, self and peer assessments, and a rubric.

SPEAKERS:
Jodie Landry (STEM Lab K-5: , LA)

Maximizing Time on Learning Through Inquiry-Based Instruction within Science and Social Studies

Friday, November 8 • 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 299


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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By intertwining the principles of inquiry with the interdisciplinary nature of science and social studies, students will develop a holistic understanding of the world around them, its scientific underpinnings, and its societal implications.

TAKEAWAYS:
Teachers will have the opportunity to start creating inquiry based interdisciplinary units in STE and H/SS, to maximize their time on learning in a culturally aware, critical thinking and sensemaking lens.

SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Orlinski (H-SS Dept Chair 6-12: Norwood, MA), Elizabeth Warren (Framingham Public Schools: No City, No State)

Don’t Believe Everything You Believe

Friday, November 8 • 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 284



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Don't Believe Everything You Believe Presentation Generation Skeptics Melanie Trecek-King.pdf
https://generationskeptics.org

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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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:
Melanie Trecek-King (Thinking Is Power)

Authentic Literacy and Language (ALL) for Science: Reading, Writing, and Thinking Like a Scientist!

Friday, November 8 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Aisle


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Discover how the ALL for Science curriculum framework seamlessly integrates hands-on science with science literacy as learners work as part of a science investigation team to elevate science competency and communication. Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your science teaching!

TAKEAWAYS:
Immerse yourself in the ALL for Science curriculum framework, where structured science exploration meets specialized literacy as learners take on the roles of actual scientists engaged in an investigation.

SPEAKERS:
Jimmie Thomas (Baylor College of Medicine)

Leadership for Launch--Getting the Right People on the Bus!

Friday, November 8 • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 267


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Once you’ve adopted high-quality instructional materials, how do leaders ensure effective and sustained implementation, especially at high school? Join us to explore features of transformative professional learning that address a range of concerns teachers may have about implementation and change.

TAKEAWAYS:
Effective and sustained implementation of high-quality instructional materials requires planning for change prior to implementation, generating excitement, providing transformative professional learning, monitoring implementation progress and using data to support continuous improvement.

SPEAKERS:
Jody Bintz (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Jim Short (Carnegie Corporation of New York: Ridgefield, CT), Cynthia Gay (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO)

A Second Grader’s Guide to the Galaxy: Engaging Elementary Aged Audiences in Astrophysics

Friday, November 8 • 1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 284



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Galactic Cosmos Lesson Plan.docx
Instruction Booklet - Life of a Star .pdf
Life of a Star Gameboard.pdf
Life of a Star Star Cards.pdf
The Life of a Star Lesson Plan.docx

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Come experience the wonder of our universe through the lens of a young learner while taking the abstract out of astrophysics! Join AMNH Educators as they present astrophysics lessons for young audiences, try activities that combat common misconceptions in space science, and receive lesson resources.

TAKEAWAYS:
This session aims to break down the barriers of intimidation that come with teaching an abstract concept like astrophysics and address common misconceptions in space science. Attendees will practice techniques for teaching astrophysics to elementary-aged students using AMNH lessons and activities.

SPEAKERS:
Ilana April (American Museum of Natural History: New York, NY), Kate Schmidt (Museum Educator: New York, NY)

Let’s Connect with Phenomena: Using Phenomena to Link Science, Social Studies, and Literacy Instruction

Friday, November 8 • 1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 283



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NSTA_2024_Forsythe_ConnectlPhenomena.pdf
PPT Slides

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Looking to help your elementary students connect and apply what they learn across content areas? Come learn how to use phenomena to launch interdisciplinary learning journeys. We’ll explore practical ways to integrate science, social studies, and literacy using anchoring and everyday phenomena.

TAKEAWAYS:
Teachers will be equipped to improve how they engage students with phenomena and adjust their lessons to better support interdisciplinary learning in science, social studies, and literacy.

SPEAKERS:
Michelle Forsythe (Texas State University: San Marcos, TX)

Exploring Watersheds: A Hands-On Workshop for Grade 3-5 Educators

Friday, November 8 • 1:20 PM - 2:20 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 289



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Slides
Exploring Watersheds: A Hands-On Workshop for Grade 3-5 Educators

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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During this hands-on lesson exploring the significance of local watersheds, participants create a model of a watershed and explore its role in the water cycle. We will share insights with educators to help them integrate this lesson plan into their classrooms.

TAKEAWAYS:
This workshop highlights the value of hand-on experience and adapting investigations to integrate sustainability principles to support teaching the NGSS. Leave with insights and strategies to adapt this investigation in your classroom to support sustainability education.

SPEAKERS:
Emily Rogers (SubjectToClimate: No City, No State)

Engaging Equitable Data Science Learning Within the Science Classroom

Friday, November 8 • 2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 288


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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This session will engage attendees in developing their ability to engage in data science learning across the elementary curriculum with an eye towards culturally responsive and affirming practices. Attendees will practice integrating data science skills into one of their science lessons.

TAKEAWAYS:
This session will engage attendees in developing their ability to engage in data science learning across the elementary curriculum with an eye towards community centered and culturally responsive practices. Participants will practice integrating data science within science lessons.

SPEAKERS:
Colby Tofel-Grehl (Utah State University: Logan, UT)

Multilingual Science: Developing and Using ML Books to Support Science Learning in Elementary Schools

Friday, November 8 • 2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 284


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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This session focuses on developing and using multilingual science books.. A study to identify misconceptions was implemented with elementary students. Based on these misconceptions multilingual books were developed. Participants will be given free access to these.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn contemporary approaches to integrating science and language with multilingual learners with open resource multilingual science books.

SPEAKERS:
Candice Burkett (Assistant Professor: Indianapolis, IN), Sally Blake (NIU: Dekalb, IL)

Engaging in Authentic Knowledge Building Through Science and Literacy Integration

Friday, November 8 • 2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 283


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Do you want more time for science yet worry about meeting literacy goals? We'll explore some principles of integration that ensure preK-6 students practice three dimensional science while building disciplinary language and literacy skills and engaging in deep knowledge building.

TAKEAWAYS:
When science is used as the primary context for learning, both literacy and science goals can be achieved in ways that would not be possible separately.

SPEAKERS:
Tracy Coskie (Professor: Bellingham, WA), Stephanie Strachan (Associate Professor: Bellingham, WA)

Shared Waters: a Free Classroom Ready Elementary Curriculum Exploring Watershed Health

Friday, November 8 • 2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 289


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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The Shared Waters Curriculum is a watershed-focused, 10-lesson curriculum that explores watershed health and human impacts. It culminates with a student action project. The curriculum is classroom-ready for teachers, providing access to all lesson materials and a complete teacher's guide.

TAKEAWAYS:
Discover how the Shared Waters curriculum enriches elementary education, fostering student-driven environmental action through hands-on watershed health lessons.

SPEAKERS:
Bill McConnell (Virginia Wesleyan University: Norfolk, VA), Nanette Marcum-Dietrich (Millersville University: Millersville, PA)

Lead with phenomena and content integration will follow

Friday, November 8 • 2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 268



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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K8PwK8QbB7Z1v7cs2xnar8vGrCzF9xCc

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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How can K-5 teachers directly address and utilize ELA and Math while students are deeply immersed in science learning? Join us to explore how phenomena-based teaching and learning authentically lends itself to content integration and take away tools to implement this approach in your own context.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will gain ideas about how ELA, math and science play a mutually supportive role in figuring out scientific phenomena, and will take away a three-step process to be able to apply these ideas to their own context.

SPEAKERS:
Leslie Stenger (The Lawrence Hall of Science: Berkeley, CA), Rebecca Abbott (The Lawrence Hall of Science: Berkeley, CA)

Supporting Multilingual Learners and High Needs Students with Science Notebooks

Friday, November 8 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 283


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Participants will learn how to allow students to take ownership of their learning, build their own science resources, and foster creativity. We will delve into strategies for differentiation, language support, and fostering a safe and inclusive learning space.

TAKEAWAYS:
Supporting MLs and high-needs students by embracing flexible and differentiated science notebooks, fostering creativity, and promoting inclusivity in science education by allowing students to work through problems and build their own science resources.

SPEAKERS:
Elizabeth Warren (Framingham Public Schools: No City, No State)

A District Science Task Force

Saturday, November 9 • 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 269



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STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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A science task force is a district initiative to enhance and prioritize science instruction in elementary classrooms. The task force is comprised of teachers at all levels to ensure best practices and vertical instruction.

TAKEAWAYS:
This session will provide a structure for other districts to bring science instruction to the forefront, allow for collaboration among colleagues, and discover vertical grade level curricular alignment.

SPEAKERS:
Sarah Kelsey (Oneida City School District: Oneida, NY), Shannon Terrier-Weaver (Oneida City School District: Oneida, NY), Eric Coriale (Oneida City School District: Oneida, NY), Carly Hein (Oneida City School District: Oneida, NY), Matthew Arthur (Oneida City School District: Rome, NY)

Generative AI Literacy Using Children's Books

Saturday, November 9 • 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 275


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Increase your students generative AI literacy and language literacy with children's books. As you find ways to help your students make sense of AI, use literature as a way to spark conversation, pose questions, and think critically.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn about current children's books addressing generative AI and how to use these resources in the classroom to develop AI literacy with their students alongside their language literacy.

SPEAKERS:
Rachelle Haroldson (University of Wisconsin-River Falls: River Falls, WI)

Major Unit Projects and Student Choice

Saturday, November 9 • 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 278



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Major Unit and Student Choice Resource Folder

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Explore STEM units and their personalized major unit projects that allow students to choose projects aligned with their academic interests and personal passions. Promote interdisciplinary learning by encouraging students to explore connections between different STEM fields.

TAKEAWAYS:
Learn how to provide students with choices for major unit projects that showcase their learning and allow collaboration and community involvement to be at the forefront. Include student feedback in grading for themselves and their peers.

SPEAKERS:
Natalie Schifsky (Academy of Exploration: No City, No State), Alexandra Robbins (Teacher: Springfield, MO)

Leadership for Sustainability and Ongoing Improvement

Saturday, November 9 • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 267


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Sustaining the use of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) requires monitoring progress throughout implementation. Join us to consider how leaders from one district gathered and analyzed data to inform decisions and how lessons learned can help refine your plan for the sustained use of HQIM.

TAKEAWAYS:
Deepen understanding of data collection tools and how to use them to inform planning to support the sustained and effective use of high-quality instructional materials.

SPEAKERS:
Jody Bintz (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO)

Empowering Students: Enhancing Learning through Self-Assessment in STEM Education

Saturday, November 9 • 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 292



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Empowering Students: Enhancing Learning through Self-Assessment in STEM Educatio
Presentation

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Explore how student self-assessment can transform STEM learning by empowering learners to reflect on and take charge of their educational journey. Gain practical strategies and tools to implement this effective approach in your classroom, enhancing engagement and understanding.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn to implement student self-assessment techniques that boost independence, deepen understanding, and increase engagement in STEM subjects.

SPEAKERS:
Matthew Mawn (Roxbury High School: Succasunna, NJ)

An Introduction to ML-PBL -- Free Project-Based Learning Resources for Elementary Science

Saturday, November 9 • 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 295


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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This brief introduction to free OER integrated science curricular units for Grades K-5 will highlight how the features of Project-Based Learning provide the tools and routines to support sensemaking. Learn more about the research behind the resources and available supports for implementation.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will get a detailed description of the free resources, look at how PBL works, hear examples from the Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning (ML-PBL) Research and Development Project, learn how to access the free resources for later review, and connect with free support.

SPEAKERS:
Susan Codere (CREATE for STEM Institute, Michigan State University, Retired)

LISTEN, WONDER, TINKER, MAKE: Using TinkerClass’s Innovative, Audio-Based Framework to Encourage the 21st Century Skills of Curiosity, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking In Science Classrooms

Saturday, November 9 • 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 394


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Explore all the ways TinkerClass’s FREE, audio-based framework brings the “WOW” to science curricula. We’ll show you how to get your K-5 students excited about hands-on, scientific inquiry and engineering design using TinkerClass’ modular LISTEN, WONDER, TINKER, and MAKE experience.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will walk away with practical ideas for how to ignite Curiosity, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking in their classrooms and leave the session feeling empowered to incorporate podcast learning into their curriculum right away.

SPEAKERS:
Rebecca Caban (Educational Producer)

Engaging Young Minds: Argument-Driven Inquiry in the K-2 Classroom

Saturday, November 9 • 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 254


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Explore how Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) can be effectively implemented in the early grades. This session will demonstrate how to introduce and scaffold ADI for young learners, emphasizing critical thinking and scientific reasoning.

TAKEAWAYS:
ADI is a powerful instructional model that fosters scientific thinking and argumentation skills. While traditionally used in upper grades, ADI can also be adapted for younger students. This session will provide practical strategies and resources for implementing ADI in the K-2 classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Victor Sampson (The University of Texas at Austin: Austin, TX)

Teacher as Learner and Leader: The Power of Collegial Study for Elementary Educators Who Teach Science

Saturday, November 9 • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 289


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Elementary level teachers can be both learners and leaders who collaborate with colleagues to improve their science instruction. Learn strategies to lighten the load of siloed science teaching. Brainstorm and envision processes of collaboration for your own setting. We are strongest together!

TAKEAWAYS:
Teachers will learn a protocol that improves their science content knowledge and teaching practices via group study. They will develop ideas to leverage their collective teaching experiences/skills and thus improve student engagement, student achievement, and teacher satisfaction.

SPEAKERS:
Carmen King (Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary School: Tarrytown, NY)

Cultivating Sustainability : Integrating Locally- based environmental education curriculum through the Everglades Literacy Foundation

Saturday, November 9 • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 266


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Cultivating Sustainability: Integrating locally-based environmental education curriculum through the Everglades Literacy Foundation Presented by: Martha Bjorklund and Emily Griffith Integrating Locally Based Environmental Education Curriculum into your school science program

TAKEAWAYS:
Learn how to work with local organizations in your community to design a science curriculum for your students that protects local ecosystems.

SPEAKERS:
Emily Griffith (Lower School Science and Innovation Teacher: West Palm Beach, FL), Martha Bjorklund (Palm Beach Day Academy: Palm Beach, FL)

Writing in Science

Saturday, November 9 • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 383


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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This session will guide educators into introducing writing into their science curriculum starting at 3rd to 5th grade and how to make it fun, interactive, and informational!

TAKEAWAYS:
After this session attendees will be able to effectively introduce writing into their science curriculum to strengthen students' knowledge of the science curriculum and deepen critical thinking skills.

SPEAKERS:
Krystal Rising (Science Teacher: Cedar Hill, TX)

Nature's Classroom: Integrating Environmental Science and Literacy in Elementary Education

Saturday, November 9 • 10:20 AM - 11:20 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 282


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Discover the seamless integration of science and literacy by fostering a love for nature and enhancing student learning. Gain practical strategies for engaging young learners and promoting environmental awareness in the classroom while incorporating nature studies and sustainability themes.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will leave the session equipped with a toolkit of practical ideas, lessons, and resources to seamlessly integrate environmental science and literacy instruction, fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world and nurturing a lifelong passion for conservation.

SPEAKERS:
Alexis Tharpe (ODU Research Foundation TCEP: Norfolk, VA 23508, VA), Venicia Ferrell (Research Assistant Professor: Norfolk, VA)

Empowering Students: Enhancing Learning through Self-Assessment in STEM Education

Saturday, November 9 • 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 279


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Explore how student self-assessment can transform STEM learning by empowering learners to reflect on and take charge of their educational journey. Gain practical strategies and tools to implement this effective approach in your classroom, enhancing engagement and understanding.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn to implement student self-assessment techniques that boost independence, deepen understanding, and increase engagement in STEM subjects.

SPEAKERS:
Matthew Mawn (Roxbury High School: Succasunna, NJ)

Integrating SEL, Literacy & Computer Science to Meet Standards

Saturday, November 9 • 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 268


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Meeting CS & Digital Fluency Standards is a challenge. The solution we have been implementing is to see how different professionals with different skill sets see information from a variety of lenses. This approach produced school wide fun activities, while developing social emotional skills.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will be provided a QR code which will provide the tools to create a dynamic team, and execute a sustainable project that includes meaningful activities that are engaging and fun. This presentation will highlight specific ways literacy is linked to the NGSS and the CS/DF standards.

SPEAKERS:
Michelle Memoli (CSDNR Jefferson Elementary School: No City, No State), Aimee Ferguson (Jefferson Elementary School: New Rochelle, NY), Alicia Ricks (New Rochelle High School: New Rochelle, NY)

Water Education from a Water Agency

Saturday, November 9 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Aisle


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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The Water Replenishment District (WRD) manages and protects the local groundwater resources for a little over four million residents. WRD's free Education Programs allow residents and educators to learn and familiarize themselves about the importance of water in our region.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will be able to learn how to contact their local water agency for free resources and/or field trips that educate students about the importance of water.

SPEAKERS:
Monica Sijder (Water Replenishment District: Lakewood, CA)

Discover, Explore, Create: Engaging Science Experiments for Upper Elementary Students

Saturday, November 9 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Aisle



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STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Explore the wonders of science with engaging upper elementary experiments! From chemical reactions to animal diversity and electrical circuits, hands-on activities ignite curiosity and inspire learning.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn practical strategies and obtain access to a Google folder with resources for conducting and seamlessly implementing upper elementary hands-on science experiments. Participants will gain insight into fostering inquiry-based learning and promoting STEM engagement in the classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Suzanne Sutton (5th grade teacher: Boca Raton, FL), Paul Lehman (A.D. Henderson University School: Boca Raton, FL)

Pros and Cons of Energy Resources Lesson Showcase

Saturday, November 9 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Aisle


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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This poster presentation will showcase best practices to address that “all forms of energy production” have “risks as well as benefits.” The free, online Switch Classroom provides non-partisan content in this critical area of NGSS instruction. Adaptable for grades 4-12.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn practical strategies to teach energy source pros/cons aligned with NGSS, fostering equity and inclusion in STEM classrooms while empowering students as informed decision-makers for a sustainable future.

SPEAKERS:
Lynn Kistler (Switch Classroom: No City, No State)

Unveiling Teacher Recognition of NGSS Standards: Data Analysis and Improvement Areas

Saturday, November 9 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Aisle


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Embark on an exploration of teacher recognition of NGSS Standards, where insights to refine science education practices, fostering deeper student engagement and enriched learning experiences. Join us to discover actionable strategies for enhancing pedagogy and igniting a passion for science.

TAKEAWAYS:
Gain actionable insights into teacher perceptions of NGSS Standards and discover targeted strategies for improving science education practices

SPEAKERS:
Stephanie Tracey (Graduate Student)

Free, Standards-Aligned STEM Resources from TeachEngineering

Saturday, November 9 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Aisle


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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TeachEngineering is a free, online digital library of K-12 STEM resources. Our goal is to make applied science, technology, and math come alive by integrating engineering design and design thinking into STEM classrooms. Stop by for free hands-on activities and to create your own prototype!

TAKEAWAYS:
TeachEngineering is a free, online digital library of K-12 STEM resources that integrate engineering and engineering design into science learning. This growing collection is composed of 1,750+ curricular materials, which are educator-created, classroom-tested, peer-reviewed and standards-aligned.

SPEAKERS:
Jennifer Kracha (Teach Engineering: No City, No State)

Student-Created Posters: Unveiling Immunity Through Unique Analogies

Saturday, November 9 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Aisle


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Learn how students create and execute immune system posters, which combine analogy, visuals, and concise explanations. This is a low-cost and creative way for students to demonstrate their understanding of the complex workings of the immune system in an engaging and accessible manner!

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will see samples of student work demonstrating this approach's effectiveness in understanding the immune system. Teachers will come away with the scaffolding, instructions, and rubrics of this immune system visual/oral project to use in their own classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Beth Pethel (Science Faculty: Hudson, OH)

Cooking Up Inquiry

Saturday, November 9 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 387


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Through the use of classroom transformations and research-based strategies, this workshop will enable primary classroom teachers to establish a classroom based on inquiry and the belief that young children can develop complex science understanding.

TAKEAWAYS:
This session provides actionable steps for primary classroom teachers to develop a classroom that fosters curiosity, reasoning, and problem solving in science. The aim is to erase the idea that very young students are not ready for complex science concepts.

SPEAKERS:
Kelley Spahr (College of Charleston: Charleston, SC)

Hands-on Tasks: From Good Idea to Good Execution

Saturday, November 9 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 279



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Resources that Reach

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Join us to explore how to engage students, pre-screen activities, and upgrade your hands-on tasks to meet 3D expectations for deeper understanding of the related content with a few quick changes.

TAKEAWAYS:
Gain experience to implement tomorrow! Attendees will engage in a sample task, explore examples, and spend time expanding on the strategies using standards-based inspirations before taking home helpful guides.

SPEAKERS:
Amber Richards (Chatsworth Elementary School: Chatsworth, GA)

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