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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Programmable Sensors for Sensemaking in the Science Classroom

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 391


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Our innovative approach to science and STEM engages students through hands-on and minds-on physical computing. Through this approach you can enable students to leverage Computer Science to investigate, develop models and ultimately enact local and global change.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will learn how to effectively bring Computer Science and programming into the middle school classroom, based on curriculum add on units developed by Schoolwide Labs at the University of Colorado Boulder. Our place-based focus is a powerful promoter of equity for all students.

SPEAKERS:
Kate Henson (University of Colorado Boulder: Boulder, CO), Greg Benedis-Grab (University of Colorado Boulder: Boulder, CO)

From User to Creator: Developing students’ algorithmic and computational thinking about Earth Systems through novel CS-integrated curriculum units with customizable digital tools

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 389


STRAND: STEM Haven

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Immerse yourself in two intermediate grade units on Weathering & Erosion and Earth's Systems which integrate algorithmic thinking and student-generated models using block coding. Project {FUTURE} has co-designed CS-integrated curriculum units with teachers in CT and WI, available as OER.

TAKEAWAYS:
Our CS and Science integrated units are ready to use and benefit student learning in both areas. By building algorithms and programs, students model Earth System relationships in novel ways. Likewise, applying CS concepts in the context of science enhances meaning, rigor, and engagement.

SPEAKERS:
Renee Scianni (Milwaukee Public Schools: Milwaukee, WI), Christine Thorp (Teacher), Darcy Ronan (Sacred Heart University)

Constructing Science and Engineering Knowledge with LEGO® Education

Thursday, November 7 • 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 240/241


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Sponsoring Company: LEGO Education

Experience the power of hands-on, inquiry-based learning with lessons that engage students and inspire STEAM careers. Explore how Science integrates with Computer Science and STEAM skills through real-world challenges, making it easy to bring science and engineering to life in the classroom!

Dropping the Ball - Integrating Computer Science and Physics

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 287


STRAND: STEM Haven

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Dive into a hands-on ball drop activity integrating computational thinking and computer science with physics. This session explores research-driven methods showing how incorporating computer science boosts student engagement and creative problem-solving, aligned with CSTA and NGSS standards.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn how to effectively integrate computer science and physics in middle school curricula, using technology to enhance real-world problem-solving and interdisciplinary student engagement while aligning to CSTA and NGSS standards.

SPEAKERS:
Lynn Hanna (Conners Emerson School: Bar Harbor, ME), Ian Collins (Maine Math and Science Alliance)

Coding Music with Mflow

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 299



(Only registered attendees may view session materials. Please login with your NSTA account to view.)
Listening to Waves Website
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

STRAND: STEM Haven

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You will learn how to use MFLOW, a web-based programming platform that makes it extremely easy to play with sounds and create sound compositions while learning the basics of programming. You will gain access to an NGSS-aligned curriculum to support students with coding and sound engineering.

TAKEAWAYS:
You will learn how to use MFLOW to sound engineer and code your own sound or music composition. Also, you will learn how to engage your students with coding through engineering design challenges.

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

Unveiling the Future: Exploring Louisiana's New K-12 Computer Science Standards

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 277


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Louisiana is embarking on a new chapter in computer science education! Join us for an informative session exploring the state's recently developed computer science standards. Participants can discuss and engage with standards for grade levels K-12.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn about the first-ever K-12 Computer Science standards for Louisiana, certification, and professional development opportunities.

SPEAKERS:
Liz Wrzesinski (Educational Consultant - Computer Science: Baton Rouge, LA), Jamie Mixon (Louisiana Dept. of Education: Baton Rouge, LA)

Constructing Science and Engineering Knowledge with LEGO® Education

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 240/241


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Sponsoring Company: LEGO Education

Experience the power of hands-on, inquiry-based learning with lessons that engage students and inspire STEAM careers. Explore how Science integrates with Computer Science and STEAM skills through real-world challenges, making it easy to bring science and engineering to life in the classroom!

Coding for Understanding: Creating Simulated Model Rocket Flight Data

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 281



(Only registered attendees may view session materials. Please login with your NSTA account to view.)
Code for Rocket Data Simulation.pdf
Rocket Original Data.xlsx
Rocket Presentation File PDF.pdf

STRAND: STEM Haven

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Come have fun creating data that simulates the flight of a model rocket. Together, we will walk through the Python code and make key coding decisions so that we create data that is representative of the real flight. Both linear and quadratic functions will be used to model and understand the flight.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will experience the marriage of science, coding and mathematics by using Python to create simulated flight data of a model rocket. Participants will get to see how coding and mathematics can be used to understand what is happening in the physical world.

SPEAKERS:
Adam Pennell (High Point University: No City, No State)

Computational Quilting for Teaching Integrated Science and Social Studies

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 288


STRAND: Tech Tools

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This workshop walks teachers through the design, development, and construction a classwide computational quilting project targeting the middle grades. Using electronic textiles, teachers will explore a model classroom quilt and practice physical computing through paper circuits and microprocessors.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn how to engage circuits and computing within core content science classrooms as well as how to integrate science into other content areas .

SPEAKERS:
Tyler Hansen (Project Manager: Logan, UT), Tina Yohon (Middle School Teacher: , HI), Colby Tofel-Grehl (Utah State University: Logan, UT)

The Makerspace Apprenticeship Program

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 287


STRAND: STEM Haven

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Explore the implementation of a makerspace apprenticeship program that increased and diversified makerspace engagement through peer-learning, creativity, and relevant projects. This program helped launch a brand new makerspace to being an inclusive space for all.

TAKEAWAYS:
Learn how to get a diverse range of students engaged in a makerspace.

SPEAKERS:
Lauren Mitchell Ludwig (Director of Makerspace: New York, NY)

Elementary STEM Teaching Integrating Technology and Computing Holistically (ESTITCH)

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 396


STRAND: STEM Haven

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ESTITCH is a integrated curriculum for teachers of grades 3-6. Teachers will practice integrating science, social studies, math, and literacy through storybooks. This session will facilitate teachers in engaging project based learning in their elementary classroom with maker technologies.

TAKEAWAYS:
Teachers will practice integrating science, social studies, math, and literacy through storybooks and explore project based learning in their elementary classroom with maker technologies.

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

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)

Constructing Science and Engineering Knowledge with LEGO® Education

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 240/241


Show Details

Sponsoring Company: LEGO Education

Experience the power of hands-on, inquiry-based learning with lessons that engage students and inspire STEAM careers. Explore how Science integrates with Computer Science and STEAM skills through real-world challenges, making it easy to bring science and engineering to life in the classroom!

Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies in Computational Thinking-Infused Science Lessons on Elementary Level

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 284


STRAND: Research to Practice

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Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies in Computational Thinking-Infused Elementary Science Lessons

TAKEAWAYS:
We will present practical CRT strategies and activity examples and hope to share our findings with teachers to provide insights for their future teaching.

SPEAKERS:
Yue Xin (Doctoral Student: , MD), Lin Yan (Arizona State University: Tempe, AZ)

HealthHacking: Students Exploring Health Outcomes with Big Data

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 296


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Engage students in authentic health research using the All of Us Research dataset. We will present curriculum we used to engage students in this robust dataset to investigate their own research questions about biomedicine.

TAKEAWAYS:
Session participants will explore "big data"-focused curriculum materials that were designed to help high school students engage with the NIH-funded All of Us platform. We will also discuss lessons learned about All of Us requirements and classroom limitations.

SPEAKERS:
Jimmie Thomas (Baylor College of Medicine), Katherine Harris (Baylor College of Medicine: Houston, TX), Matthew Blank (Baylor College of Medicine: Houston, TX)

Fostering Innovation Across All Disciplines in 9-12 through Makerspaces

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 252


STRAND: STEM Haven

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Explore integrating makerspace & tech at the high school level across all disciplines, from English to Science to Foreign Languages. Discover innovative projects and strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing learning and creativity in every classroom.

TAKEAWAYS:
Innovative ways to integrate technology and STEM everywhere in high school.

SPEAKERS:
Lauren Mitchell Ludwig (Director of Makerspace: New York, NY)

Championing Diversity & Innovation: Girls Who Code's Strategies to Recruit for and Design Inclusive STEM Programs in the Evolving Tech World

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 284


STRAND: STEM Haven

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Join Girls Who Code for strategies and tools on how to a) recruit and retain girls and BIPOC students in STEM, b) design inclusive holistic programs that build life skills, c) keep your curricula relevant with emerging tech and ai, and d) access free resources for 3-12th graders of all genders.

TAKEAWAYS:
Join Girls Who Code for strategies and tools on how to a) recruit and retain girls and BIPOC students in STEM, b) design inclusive holistic programs that build life skills, c) keep your curricula relevant with emerging tech and ai, and d) access free resources for 3-12th graders of all genders.

SPEAKERS:
Kibret Yebetit (Girls Who Code: New York, NY)

Diving Into Data with CODAP: Bring Authentic and Meaningful Data Analysis and Interpretation to your Classroom

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 295



(Only registered attendees may view session materials. Please login with your NSTA account to view.)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RkeWLUMu2RfDiLQEdZTDx2niTPI_Q_mKkaz6yzbXqGM/edit?usp=sharing

STRAND: Tech Tools

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CODAP is a free and easy-to-use online data visualization and analysis platform accessible to middle school students. In this session, participants will learn how to leverage CODAP to engage their students in authentic and meaningful data analysis and interpretation.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will come away with new knowledge about how to use CODAP to bring authentic and meaningful data analysis and interpretation to their classrooms.

SPEAKERS:
David McKinney (Senior Research Associate: , CA)

Enhancing STEM Education: Integrating Computational Thinking and Engineering

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 299



(Only registered attendees may view session materials. Please login with your NSTA account to view.)
Data & Pictures from Light Unit
Enhancing STEM Education_ Integrating Computational Thinking and Engineering.pdf
Light Unit Lesson Plan
Teaching the Engineering Design Process Grade 1

STRAND: Research to Practice

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Computational thinking (CT) and engineering offer students problem-solving skills and foster innovation. This session will provide educators with the knowledge and resources needed to integrate CT and engineering into their STEM curriculum.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of CT and engineering strategies for integrating these concepts into their STEM classrooms. They will feel empowered to equip their students with the problem-solving skills necessary for success in an increasingly technology-driven world.

SPEAKERS:
Katherine Mathias (John Kerr Elementary School: Winchester, VA), Ch'Loris Clemons (John Kerr Elementary School: Winchester, VA)

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)

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