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)

Sponsoring Company: Mosa Mack Science

Not all phenomena are equal. How you kick off your unit sets the tone for the entire unit itself. Learn what makes a phenomenal phenomenon that keeps your students engaged and how to choose and implement the best science phenomena. You’ll receive free access to Mosa Mack Science phenomena lessons.

TAKEAWAYS:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to evaluate, select, and implement the best science phenomena. You’ll also receive free access to Mosa Mack Science phenomena lessons.

SPEAKERS:
Elisabeth Johnson (Mosa Mack Science: Fairfield, CT)

Sponsoring Company: Mosa Mack Science

Explore what will be required of students on the state test and how we authentically integrate real-world problems through performance assessments in our classrooms.

TAKEAWAYS:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be adept at leveraging performance assessments to not only enrich science education with real-world problem-solving skills but also specifically prepare teachers and students for the variety of question types featured in the state test.

SPEAKERS:
Elisabeth Johnson (Mosa Mack Science: Fairfield, CT)

Sponsoring Company: Mosa Mack Science

Why is the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) method so effective for today's classrooms, and how can you integrate it authentically throughout the year? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn the essentials of CER and walk away with resources and templates to use in class.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will have gained practical knowledge and skills to confidently design and implement Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) lessons in their science classrooms. They will be equipped with tools, templates, and examples to effectively integrate CER into their curriculum.

SPEAKERS:
Elisabeth Johnson (Mosa Mack Science: Fairfield, CT)