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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Climate Justice Overview: Priority Areas and Educational Approaches

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 276



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Drive with presentation and resources

STRAND: No Strand

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Science education has a key role to play in supporting a just transition to the climate crisis. Participants will learn about 20 priority areas associated with climate and environmental justice—and explore educational approaches, resources, and groups related to these areas.

TAKEAWAYS:
Working towards climate justice involves a multifaceted set of issues and priorities. Teachers will identify which priority areas relate to their goals and context and learn about related resources. A climate justice framework will help teachers learn about different dimensions of climate justice.

SPEAKERS:
Philip Bell (University of Washington: Seattle, WA), Kelsie Fowler (University of Washington: Seattle, WA), Deb Morrison (University of Washington), Nancy Price (University of Washington: Seattle, WA)

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)

Collecting and Analyzing Local Earth Science Data Using NASA Technology Through the AEROKATS and ROVER Education Network

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 296


STRAND: Tech Tools

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The AREN Project provides NASA technology tools to educators, learners, and citizen scientists who want to collect local earth science data. Lesson plans and equipment are made available to investigate phenomena like the Urban Heat Island Effect, and how land use affects flooding.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will experience various methods of using remote sensing and in-situ measurement with common scientific tools and NASA-developed educational platforms. Participants will be invited to join upcoming virtual professional learning opportunities that provide training and materials at no cost.

SPEAKERS:
Lisa Ogiemwonyi (Wayne RESA: Wayne, MI)

Using Recent Extreme Weather Phenomena to Anchor Storylines About Climate Change

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 398



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Wysession_NSTA_NewOrleans_Climate_Part1.pdf
Talk slides, Part 1
Wysession_NSTA_NewOrleans_Climate_Part2.pdf
Talk SLides, Part 2

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Dr. Michael Wysession, NGSS co-author and geophysics professor, will explore ideas for using recent NASA and NOAA data for recent extreme-weather-related phenomena, such as heat domes and severe flooding, to anchor storylines that make climate science relevant and engaging for students.

TAKEAWAYS:
The 2023-2024 severe weather events, analyzed with NASA and NOAA data, can drive climate-related storylines that can engage students and prepare them for assessments for the HS-ESS2-4 and HS-ESS3-1&5 performance expectations, covering climate systems, natural disasters, and environmental justice.

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

Cutting Through the Noise in Climate Data

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 292



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Cutting Through the Noise in Climate Change Data Workshop Slides.pdf
https://climate.tuvalabs.com/
Solar Flux Graph for Cutting Through the Noise in Climate Change Data Workshop.pdf

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Climate literacy and data literacy go hand-in-hand. Variability in data often throws our students off. To truly understand the causes and effects of climate change, students must be adept at cutting across the noise in complex data to look for climate signals.

TAKEAWAYS:
Enhance your students' ability to analyze and interpret variable climate data effectively by implementing strategies to get students to focus on trends instead of individual data points.

SPEAKERS:
Jocelyn Foran (Tuva: No City, No State)

How Do We Study Paleoclimate? Using the Fossil Record to Track Changes in Earth’s Climate

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 387



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Foram-Activity-Graph.pdf
Foram-Activity-Paleoclimate.docx
Foraminifera-Fossils-Left-Coiling.pptx
Foraminifera-Fossils-Right-Coiling.pptx
FORMATIVE-ASSESSMENT-Climate-Analysis-Using-Planktonic-Foraminifera (KEY).docx
FORMATIVE-ASSESSMENT-Climate-Analysis-Using-Planktonic-Foraminifera.docx
Introduction-to-Foraminifera.docx
Using the Fossil Record to Track Changes in Earth’s Climate Presentation.pptx

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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How do scientists study Earth’s historical climate? Are ice cores the only source of data? The fossil record can provide insight into cyclical changes in Earth’s climate. Teamwork, data analysis, and more scientific skills are used to analyze fossil data to study ocean temperature and level changes.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will receive hands-on activities that use fossil evidence which indicates changes in ocean temperatures and levels, showing fluctuations in Earth’s climate over time. Activities can be easily modified based on the needs of the teacher and grade level.

SPEAKERS:
Sabrina Ewald (The University of Texas at Austin: Austin, TX)

From Classrooms to Communities: Educating a Generation of Climate Resilient Stewards

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 297


STRAND: STEM Haven

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Our ecosystems are changing. We need to nurture climate-resilient learners through a transdisciplinary approach. By reconnecting with nature in urban areas we can leverage existing resources to discover new strategies for all educators that are not only actionable, but are inclusive.

TAKEAWAYS:
This interactive workshop emphasizes the importance of rebuilding relationships with nature in urban settings, and teaches strategies to leverage existing resources to build sustainable schools. It aims to provide educators with strategies to support students in addressing climate change.

SPEAKERS:
Kelleigh Huey (PAST Foundation: Columbus, OH), Jessa Goldner (Assistant Director of Student Experiences: Columbus, OH)

Using Switch Classroom for Applications in Agriscience

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 390


STRAND: STEM Haven

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Switch Classroom is a great resource to use in agriculture courses whether the topic is biofuels, land use, or transportation. Incorporating videos, print resources, and activities on Switch Classroom, agriscience teachers can access the latest accurate unbiased energy information.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will learn about the wide variety of topics and curricular materials available on Switch Classroom to supplement their agriscience courses. Interactive lessons, videos, and activities that bring unbiased and accurate information on energy use and demand in ag will be demonstrated.

SPEAKERS:
Kathy Daniels (Mississinewa High School: Gas City, IN)

Urgent Lessons: Measuring the Effects of Climate Change

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 262


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Sponsoring Company: Vernier Science Education

Why are some coral and fish species disappearing? In this 3D lesson, students investigate how climate change impacts interdependent relationships in aquatic ecosystems. Help your students ask questions, define problems, and use sensors to investigate how excess CO2 affects ocean and freshwater pH.

Educational Insights for Teaching Climate Change

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 290



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NSTA EfEC Presentation 2024.pdf
Attached is a PDF of the PowerPoint titled "Educational Insights for Teaching Climate Change".

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Learn about Educating for Environmental Change, a free Indiana University program that helps educators teach the science and policy of climate change and participate in exemplar activities.

TAKEAWAYS:
This workshop will introduce Indiana University's Educating for Environmental Change (EfEC) project and provide information on how teachers can get involved. The presenter will also facilitate hands-on, exemplar scientific argumentation activities from the EfEC project.

SPEAKERS:
Adam Scribner (Indiana University Bloomington: Bloomington, IN)

Using the Ways that Geologic Events Have Shaped Human History as Phenomena to Anchor Earth Science Storylines

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 398



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Wysession_NSTA_NewOrleans_Civilization.pdf
Here are the slides from my presentation

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Dr. Michael Wysession, NGSS co-author and geophysics professor, will explore fascinating Earth and space science (ESS) storylines of how geologic events such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and climate swings have shaped the rise and fall of civilizations and altered human history.

TAKEAWAYS:
The unusual and sometimes bizarre history of human impacts from geological events provides engaging phenomena and storylines that help students understand not only the impacts of natural disasters (NGSS HS-ESS3-1) but the potential impacts of human changes to Earth’s surface (HS-ESS3-4/5/6).

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

Inspiring Student Action Projects Through Urban Heat Island Investigations

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 295



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Inspiring Student Action Projects Through Urban Heat Island Investigations NSTA

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Learn how to support students in the use of surface temperature data to pinpoint places in their own communities where small-scale mitigation strategies can have the greatest impact on protecting the people and places they care about from the effects of extreme heat.

TAKEAWAYS:
We will explore strategies to engage students in investigations of temperature variation in the area surrounding your school, in the use of data to identify and support neighborhoods at risk, and in the evaluation of the effectiveness of different mitigation strategies.

SPEAKERS:
Sarah Slack (I.S. 223 Montauk Intermediate School: Brooklyn, NY)

Fear to Hope: Student Collected Climate Data

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 397



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Fear to Hope Unit of study
Teacher background and materials to implement student driven data collection.

STRAND: Research to Practice

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Empower students from Maine to Texas with hands-on climate studies through Fear to Hope program, fostering understanding of sea level rise's impact on Cedar Forests. Accessible even after the program ends.

TAKEAWAYS:
Community Science and Partnership opportunities are there if you look for them, at low to no cost your students can be and are a vital part of the scientific community.

SPEAKERS:
Erin Sharpe (Cedar Creek High School: Egg Harbor Cy, NJ)

Can the planet be saved with a board game?

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 243


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Sponsoring Company: Adventerra Games

Come play Global Warning, a cooperative board game from Adventerra Games. Learn how to work together to solve local and global climate problems, and learn strategies to mitigate climate change. Workshop includes results from a new Michigan State study of learning gains associated with this game.

SPEAKERS:
Bryan Mundell (Founder: , Switzerland), Peter White (Associate Professor: East Lansing, MI), Sue Mundell (Adventerra Games North America: Boston, MA)

Earth and Space Science: Using Models to Teach Climate Change and the Big Bang Theory

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 260


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Sponsoring Company: Carolina Biological Supply Company

Participants will examine how models can be used to drive understanding of complex concepts. Tree ring data will be used as an example of a line of evidence to support climate models and a balloon model will be used to support universe expansion.

SPEAKERS:
Crystal Risko (Carolina Biological Supply Co.: Burlington, NC)

Use Games and Role Playing to Engage Your Students in Learning about Real-world Challenges

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 290



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Beat the Uncertainty for Coastal Resilience

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Serious game and simulations provide an engaging strategy for digital students to make decisions about planning for the future in spite of the uncertainties of climate change and extreme weather. Learn ways to use environmental game design as an instructional strategy in any classroom.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will learn about where to find accurate science-based games and simulations online through national science agencies like NOAA. They will also learn about strategies and resources to help them develop new games with their students.

SPEAKERS:
Peggy Steffen (Ready, Set, STEM: No City, No State)

Using Switch Classroom to Develop and Scaffold PBL Curriculum

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 398


STRAND: STEM Haven

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Utilize Switch Classroom to develop engaging energy-related PBL experiences for your students. Using the free classroom resources from Switch Energy Alliance teachers will learn how to incorporate balanced, non-partisan information on energy resources, power generation, and energy usage.

TAKEAWAYS:
Switch Classroom can be used for primary source research, or to scaffold bigger driving questions or lessons involving energy resources, production, generation, use, and effects. Teachers will leave with ideas and examples to facilitate the development of their own PBL lessons involving energy.

SPEAKERS:
Kathy Daniels (Mississinewa High School: Gas City, IN)

Foraging for Fish in a Melting Arctic: Seabirds as a Model for Monitoring Climate Change

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 278



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Bird Band Activity Instructions (1).pdf
bird band student cards
CooperNSTA_NOLA.pdf
Slideshow
education materials
Data sets and other materials. Please contact us for more access!
Foraging_fish_lesson_final.pdf
Running relay to model arctic cod/pack ice
Polar Bear video
polar bear/nest box
Seabird scenarios.docx
Scenarios for the seabird math modeling with a deck of cards

STRAND: No Strand

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Explore a seabird study and the effects of climate change. We will share our integrated curriculum: authentic data analysis, field techniques, seabird biology, the Arctic ecosystem, and talking about climate change with students. Come try a fish foraging simulation, bird banding, and research tools!

TAKEAWAYS:
Explore an integrated curriculum for all ages centered on a 50-year Arctic seabird study and the impacts of climate change on the Arctic ecosystem. Hands-on: fish foraging simulation (very fun!), bird banding activity, research tools, and strategies for talking about climate change with students.

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

Long-term Reef Monitoring at Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 294



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FGBNMS Reef Monitoring Lesson

STRAND: Research to Practice

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Researchers at Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary have been collecting data through repetitive photographs since the 1970's to evaluate the change in the ecosystem over time. Participants will identify habitat changes in reef monitoring images and infer potential causes of those changes.

TAKEAWAYS:
Environmental monitoring is a challenging activity, especially underwater. This activity will introduce students to the methods used for evaluating underwater habitats and the kinds of information that can be learned from those efforts.

SPEAKERS:
Taylor Galaviz (Constituent Engagement Specialist: Galveston, TX), Sandra Metoyer (Environmental Institute of Houston at University of Houston Clear Lake: No City, No State)

Engaging in Climate Science Education Through Connections to Everyday Life, Equity, and Justice

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 276



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Drive of slides and resources

STRAND: No Strand

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Climate change is here. Come explore ways to teach about this that intersect with issues of justice and provide action for the future. This workshop will support educators in all grades and contexts, including those who can’t even say “climate change”!

TAKEAWAYS:
Strategies for engaging in climate change and climate justice learning appropriate to grade band NGSS standards, climate and energy literacy standards, and for both school and community based learning contexts.

SPEAKERS:
Deb Morrison (University of Washington), Philip Bell (University of Washington: Seattle, WA), Kelsie Fowler (University of Washington: Seattle, WA)

Earth Science Geology & Meteorology for Today's Classroom (Grades 5-8 & 9-12)

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 253


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Sponsoring Company: Simulation Curriculum

"Dive into Earth's wonders! Our Earth Science workshop for teachers offers hands-on activities, expert insights, and teaching strategies to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding. Join us in exploring the dynamic systems of our planet!" Geology, Meteorology, Climate, Physical Geography!

Customize a Climate Change Storyline Unit with locally relevant phenomena and solutions that connect with students’ interests and communities

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 272



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Climate Education Pathways Resources
Presentation slides

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Participants will engage with a unit on climate change designed to be localized. They will use tools to brainstorm local anchoring phenomena and ways to make the unit relevant for their students, community, and teaching context. All materials are freely available.

TAKEAWAYS:
Climate change units should help students understand the impacts they are experiencing and prepare them to participate in solutions. Localizing students’ climate learning is one way to do that. Storyline design tools and resources can support teachers in developing this kind of localized learning.

SPEAKERS:
Candice Guy-Gaytán (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Betty Stennett (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Audrey Mohan (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Lindsey Mohan (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Emily Harris (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO)

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)

Sea to Sky: Get to know NOAA’s Education Resource Database — and let us know what you think!

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 253



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NOAASeatoSky_NSTA_Exhibitor_Workshop_NOLA_2024.pptx

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Sponsoring Company: NOAA

Join us for a demo of our database of 1,300+ educational resources from NOAA. We host ocean, coast, Great Lakes, weather, and climate resources. Tour our lesson plans and activities and ask us your questions. Learn more at noaa.gov/education/resources. This session is appropriate for K-16 educators.

SPEAKERS:
Bekkah Lampe (NOAA Office of Education: Silver Spring, MD), Kayla Smith (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Silver Spring, MD)

Heating Up: Connecting Climate Change and Coral Bleaching with BioInteractive

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 243



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Sponsoring Company: HHMI BioInteractive

Scientists collect data to create models and develop solutions. We'll explore free HHMI BioInteractive resources that ask students to analyze authentic data in order to connect how climate change impacts coral bleaching and understand the effects of increasing global temperatures.

SPEAKERS:
Chi Klein (Saint Stephen's Episcopal School: Bradenton, FL), Cathy Sammons (Teacher: Lexington, KY)

Exploring Watershed Health: An Introduction to Shared Waters, a Free Classroom-Ready Elementary Curriculum

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

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


STRAND: Lesson Showcase

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Shared Waters is a classroom-ready curriculum for 3rd to 6th graders, exploring watershed health and human impacts. Students collect and analyze data to identify clean water issues, fostering student-led action.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn about a NOAA-funded curriculum co-created with teachers, focusing on watershed health. The 10-lesson program engages students in field experiences and data analysis, empowering them to identify and address clean water issues.

SPEAKERS:
Nanette Marcum-Dietrich (Millersville University: Millersville, PA)

Integrating SEL into Science Education for Climate Resilience

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

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


STRAND: No Strand

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We will share examples of how educators can incorporate Social Emotional Learning into their science lessons. Specifically, we will address the emotional impact of climate change discussions, and will share strategies for incorporating SEL to foster hope amongst students.

TAKEAWAYS:
We aim to illustrate ways that science educators can provide a basis for hope around climate change, in order to empower and inspire their students to pursue STEM careers and tackle environmental challenges.

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

Explore the Ocean, Weather, Climate Connections with Teek & Tom, NOAA’s New Animated Series and Lesson Plans.

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 296



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Teek and Tom Workshop

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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"Teek and Tom Explore Planet Earth", investigates the relationship between the ocean, weather and climate on global to local scales. This workshop introduces ten hands-on activities for upper ES and MS students to reinforce Earth science concepts related to oceanography, meteorology and climate.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will sample the range of activities that incorporate graphing, data analysis, visualizations and sense-making to introduce Earth/atmosphere/climate connections on local and global scales.

SPEAKERS:
Peggy Steffen (Ready, Set, STEM: No City, No State)

What Questions Do You Have about Teaching about Climate Change?

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 276



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Drive with slides and resources

STRAND: No Strand

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Come explore teaching strategies and instructional supports for helping youth learn about climate justice-centered phenomena and issues. Youth are seeking out this type of socio-ecological learning opportunity! Help them learn how to engage in collective action!

TAKEAWAYS:
Our climate tools contain rich examples of climate justice instruction, strategies for engaging youth, and to support climate change learning and communication among educators. These open education resources (OER) include video overviews, valuable guidance, and tons of background resources!

SPEAKERS:
Deb Morrison (University of Washington), Philip Bell (University of Washington: Seattle, WA), Kelsie Fowler (University of Washington: Seattle, WA)

River of Insights: An Integrated Place-Based Approach to the Climate Change Standards

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 286


STRAND: STEM Haven

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In New Brunswick, NJ, district leaders and educators engaged in collaborative spaces to design placed-based learning involving multiple disciplines. We gained a "River of Insights" while engaging in equitable, inquiry-based learning, and designing innovative solutions for climate-related problems.

TAKEAWAYS:
We will explore a placed-based instructional approach to addressing local environmental challenges, and will collaboratively reflect on how we can naturally integrate multiple disciplines to design innovative solutions and promote equitable practices for addressing Climate Change.

SPEAKERS:
Elizabeth Nunez (New Brunswick Public Schools: New Brunswick, NJ)

Exploring Extreme Heat with Understanding Global Change

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 399



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Materials and Resources Landing Page
This is a landing page with links to all the materials and resources shared during the workshop.
San Diego Science Project Website
Understanding Global Change Website

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Explore an extreme heat based phenomenon with the Understanding Global Change (UGC) framework’s modeling practices. Learn UGC practices and tools to help incorporate an Earth systems perspective into your curriculum and adapt existing resources.

TAKEAWAYS:
Experience the nature and processes of science by constructing explanations about a global change phenomenon with the Understanding Global Change framework and explanatory modeling practices.

SPEAKERS:
Alec Barron (UC San Diego: No City, No State)

Climate Extremes: Investigating Evolutionary Change in Anole Lizards with BioInteractive

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 243



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Sponsoring Company: HHMI BioInteractive

Extreme climate events are driving evolutionary changes in anole lizards! Use BioInteractive resources to help students develop data literacy skills in analyzing data from the primary literature and practice writing scientific explanations about how climate affects gene pools.

SPEAKERS:
Mark Eberhard (St. Clair High School: Saint Clair, MI)

Get Your Students Outside to Learn Science! Why Ecological Caring Matters!

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 276



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Drive with slides and resources

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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How can science learning experiences help students develop ecological caring approaches to the living world? Come explore educational approaches to multispecies justice with us! Expanding how students connect to and care for the living world around them is vital at this time of climate crisis.

TAKEAWAYS:
People’s relationships to nature are culturally and historically rooted and are embedded in approaches to science teaching and learning. Science can be used to guide ecological caring responses and support the thriving of species.

SPEAKERS:
Philip Bell (University of Washington: Seattle, WA), Nancy Price (University of Washington: Seattle, WA), Kelsie Fowler (University of Washington: Seattle, WA)

BSCS Climate Education Pathways The Choice Between Two Cities: How did the opening of the Morganza Spillway in 2011 impact Louisiana's ecosystem?

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 272


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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The purpose of this study is to design phenomena based storyline using localized climate change learning experiences to test student’s environmental science agency.  During this study, educators tested a model with a base unit that is designed for a teacher to adapt phenomena with additional support.

TAKEAWAYS:
Empower educators with a flexible storyline model supported by BSCS that encourages students to apply their learning in real-world scenarios beyond the classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Neotha Williams (STEM4Real: No City, No State)

Implementing Social Justice Standards in the High School Science Classroom

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 383



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NSTA_ Social Justice Standards in the Science Classroom.pdf

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Work through NSTA's Beyond Representation and BSCS Science Learning's Humane Genetics Program, has given me the tools to transform more traditional curriculum to include Social Justice Standards as a way of teaching and learning in science classes. Transformed units and lessons will be shared.

TAKEAWAYS:
Social Justice Standards can and should be a way of teaching and learning science along side NGSS. Attendees will see examples of how this can be done in the Biology and Environmental Science classrooms.

SPEAKERS:
Lizabeth Peterson (Highland Park High Schoo Dist 113: Highland Park, IL)

Imagine Better Futures

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 399


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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And imagine futures better. Pair dreams, plans, strategies, and goals with climate science in this expansive lesson that utilizes computer simulations and the principals of climate literacy to expand students’ views of what is possible and build system understandings of the climate crisis.

TAKEAWAYS:
Build confidence in helping students personalize what climate modeling means for their own life.

SPEAKERS:
Luke Gliddon (Teacher: , MN)

Addressing Climate Change and Stability, Guided by the U.N. Global Goals

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 384



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STEM Project & Fair Proposal.pptx

STRAND: STEM Haven

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Using the United Nations' Global Goals for Sustainability Initiative, students will be able to create a design for a sustainable energy source.

TAKEAWAYS:
Students will be using creative thinking, problem-solving and cooperative learning in a STEM lesson to address climate change.

SPEAKERS:
Kimberly McSorley (Franklin Elementary: Kearny, NJ)

Project-Based Learning 2.0 that works for Students and Teachers

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 272



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Toolkit for Teachers

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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We will share the 2.0 version of the project-based learning that works for the students and the teachers. Our version has the effective tools, structures and supports for teachers and students to mitigate the challenges with teacher bandwidth and student time commitment.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will receive our ready-to-implement toolkit and see various student projects. Our student projects highlight how our students take on the most challenging and complex issues in our community and make a positive impact through interdisciplinary research and project-based learning.

SPEAKERS:
Kavita Gupta (Monta Vista High School: Cupertino, CA)

Student-driven Environmental Science Advocacy: Science as Critical to Understanding the Importance of Local Air Quality

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 293


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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This session demonstrates how to have students recognize the importance of science as critical when advocating for environmental justice through air quality data.

TAKEAWAYS:
To foster student-centered community-based environmental science research by identifying relationships among environmental degradation, socio-economic level, and community health issues through air quality data.

SPEAKERS:
Stephen Farenga (Queens College, CUNY: Flushing, NY), Salvatore Garofalo (Queens College, City University of New York: No City, No State)

Cultivating Climate Consciousness: Integrating Social-Emotional Learning in Climate Change Education at undergraduate level.

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 399


STRAND: No Strand

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In this session, participants will explore strategies for fostering emotional engagement among undergraduates on climate change. Through social-emotional learning, we learn how mindfulness activities, videos, and readings deepen emotional connection and enhance understanding of climate science.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will grasp using mindfulness, videos, and readings to engage undergraduates on climate change emotionally and cognitively. They will gain strategies for integrating SEL into teaching, empowering students to deepen environmental connections and climate literacy.

SPEAKERS:
Gayle Buck (Indiana University Bloomington: Bloomington, IN), Tajinder Saroya (Graduate Student: Bloomington, IN)

Enriching Climate Science Education: Harnessing Cross-Disciplinary Resources

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 297



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Climate Change Teaching Resource Flyer
This flyer contains links and descriptions of teaching materials to support educators in integrating climate change in their curriculum. It contains lesson plans, teacher guides, and a variety of teaching resources aligned to NGSS.

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Join us for a 30 minute discussion where climate change education leaders discuss integrating climate change into curricula, emphasizing the importance of cross-curricular resources. They will also discuss the benefits of incorporating SEL and equity concepts into climate change teaching.

TAKEAWAYS:
Learn how to integrate cross-disciplinary resources to enhance climate science education, fostering a holistic understanding and addressing equity in STEM. Reflect on the profound impacts of these topics and explore how incorporating Social-Emotional Learning can nurture inspired, engaged learners.

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

Access Cutting-Edge Research through Earth2Class

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 273


STRAND: Research to Practice

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The Earth2Class (E2C) Program at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory enables secondary school students and teachers to access cutting-edge research by world-class geoscientists. This free program is provided through hybrid (on-campus) and zoom formats. I will describe its assets and availability.

TAKEAWAYS:
Students and teachers can learn about cutting-edge geposcience resesources.

SPEAKERS:
Michael Passow (Dwight Morrow HS (retd): Englewood, NJ)

Knowledge and Perceptions of Critical Marine Science Issues Among Adolescents from North Carolina

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 397


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Outcomes from a grant funded 4-day camp with 40 adolescent participants. Student research participation focused on critical marine science topics and careers. Session focuses on assessment of student sensemaking associated with a maritime biodiversity field study and coastal resiliency case studies

TAKEAWAYS:
Adolescents have strong knowledge base of research based field methods in determining biodiversity and unique perspectives and insight in tackling climate related challenges evident in engineering and policy scenarios focused on coastal resiliency.

SPEAKERS:
Timothy Goodale (Elizabeth City State University: Elizabeth City, NC)

STEM for Climate Solutions: Sensemaking in Secondary Climate Science Instructional Materials

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 271



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https://my.nsta.org/collection/cGaBEacD6kE_E?
Session collection with slides and resources

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Problems related to climate change are complex and will require the knowledge and practices of multiple STEM disciplines to design solutions. This session will introduce participants to NSTA’s secondary STEM climate science instructional materials designed using our Sensemaking approach.

TAKEAWAYS:
Climate change phenomena and problem-driven instructional materials allow students to actively figure out how the world works or design solutions to urgent problems using the knowledge and practices of multiple STEM disciplines.

SPEAKERS:
Holly Hereau (NSTA: Arlington, VA), Patrice Scinta (NSTA: Arlington, VA)

Our Climate is Changing, Why aren’t We? - Let’s Start with Children’s Literature

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 289


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Engage students in conversations about climate change & inspire them to take action. Children's books are a catalyst for discussions and deepening students' grasp of climate change. We will focus on equitable classroom methods, strategies to integrate reading & science standards, and lift up hope.

TAKEAWAYS:
Integration approaches for science and reading; access to read aloud guides for all children’s books suggestions; equitable classroom strategies; multiple perspectives on climate change; highlighting indigenous authors; inspire student agency and hope.

SPEAKERS:
Luke Matlack (Educational Service District 105: Yakima, WA), Carissa Haug (North Central Educational Service District: Wenatchee, WA), Lorianne Donovan (Educational Service District 123: Pasco, WA)

Project VOICE: Exploring Real World Problems Through Community-Centered, Student-Led Projects

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 399


STRAND: STEM Haven

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In Project VOICE, students identify real world problems impacting the community and propose possible solutions/actions that can address these problems. We will share lesson resources and planning templates for creating community-driven, justice-centered science learning experiences for students.

TAKEAWAYS:
Classroom learning experiences that center local issues impacting students and their communities are more engaging and meaningful for students, and require transdisciplinary learning approaches to develop innovative solutions.

SPEAKERS:
Stacy Meyer (Educational Service District 112: Vancouver, WA)

Climate Action Using STEM

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

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


STRAND: No Strand

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Climate change can affect us all differently but it is still the biggest threat to humanity on our planet. Learn how engaging in STEM projects can elevate student voices and hope for the future through climate action.

TAKEAWAYS:
Get ideas on how to incorporate STEM projects while teaching Climate Change and Environmental Science.

SPEAKERS:
Jessica Kohout (Educational Consultant: Ellicott City, MD)

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)

Planting Seeds of Global Citizenship in Elementary Students

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 294


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Do you want to develop a stronger sense of global citizenship in your students? Join us to explore practical place-based learning resources and activities you can immediately implement. Join like-minded teachers to explore nature journaling, literacy resources, observation skills, and more!

TAKEAWAYS:
Help your students develop a sense of community and plant the seeds of global citizenship. Attend the workshop and learn new ideas from the presenters and fellow attendees. Together we can create a community of teachers that will prepare our students for the challenges of our changing environment.

SPEAKERS:
Rachel Gisewhite (The University of Southern Mississippi: Long Beach, MS), Stacey Britton (University of West Georgia: Carrollton, GA), Ann Catherine Cox (Carrollton Elementary School: Carrollton, GA)

Using Switch Classroom to Develop Media Literacy

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 274



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Link to Google Slide Presentation

STRAND: STEM Haven

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Utilize Switch Classroom and Project Look Sharp websites to engage students in constructivist media literacy. Using these free classroom resources teachers will learn how to help students ask the right questions, think critically, and decode media messages of all types.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will participate in a media decoding activity using materials focused on energy resources. Examples of lessons available will be shared as well as information on helping students ask the right questions and identify biases.

SPEAKERS:
Kathy Daniels (Mississinewa High School: Gas City, IN)

Empowering Students’ Futures: Uniting Career Exploration, STEM Learning, and Sustainability with PBL Curriculum Design

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 297



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Co-Designing with Science and CTE - Educurious Presentation
sprocket.educurious.org

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Learn the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind a project-based learning Science and CTE course, designed to integrate career exploration with sustainability. Gain development insights and resources to empower students with skills for the growing clean energy sector and beyond. Find the OER curriculum on Sprocket.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will gain tools to implement this curriculum in their own contexts, as well as an understanding of the development process, enabling them to expand the work into other topics and promote an educational movement that integrates sustainability and career readiness with academic content.

SPEAKERS:
Hanna Jaramillo (Educurious Partners: Seattle, WA)

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