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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Science and ELD: Providing designated ELD in Science Classroom

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 275


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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This workshop addresses the NGSS by showcasing how designated ELD standards are embedded in an 8th grade integrated course and a 9th grade Physics in the Universe course. Both NGSS and ELD standards are in the model provided to the participants.

TAKEAWAYS:
Long term English Language Learners are marginalized as they are denied elective courses by being placed in an ELD class. Research also shows that language is better acquired through experience, of which an NGSS class is the perfect setting for both science and language.

SPEAKERS:
Susan Gomez Zwiep (BSCS Science Learning: Colorado Springs, CO), Shay Fairchild (Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District: Norwalk, CA)

Science for All: Designing Opportunities for Differentiation in Your Middle School Science Classroom

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 289



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Differentiating in the NGSS Classroom
Differentiating in the NGSS Classroom slides

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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An NGSS classroom promises Science for All, but sometimes students have different needs. See how classroom teachers build a culture of choice, create differentiated literacy and assessment products, and help students meet differentiated goals for 3D learning within an inclusive classroom.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will leave with ideas and routines for fostering a differentiated classroom culture, samples of high-quality, scaffolded guides for scientific readings and assessments, and strategies to allow students to set their own goals for meeting or exceeding standards.

SPEAKERS:
Barbara McIntyre (Michigan Technological University: Houghton, MI), Chris Geerer (Mi-STAR: , MI)

Making Thinking Visual - Data Visualizations for the Science Classroom

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 286



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Data Visualization in the Science Classroom NSTA 2024

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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This hands-on session explores innovative techniques to incorporate data visualization tools into science curriculum. From artistic graphs to creative infographics, participants will learn fun ways to unleash the power of data, fostering critical thinking and inquiry-based learning among students.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will gain confidence in designing data visualizations activities that ignite curiosity and deepen understanding of scientific concepts, and walk away with a toolkit of resources that can be modified to fit a wide range of classes and topics.

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

Empowering Advocates: Using Scientific Literacy to Address Global Prenatal Care Barriers

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 299



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Empowering Advocates Using Scientific Literacy to Address Global Prenatal Care Barriers Workshop Materials.pdf

STRAND: STEM Haven

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In this interactive lesson, participants become health advocates, analyzing and interpreting scientific research to propose effective solutions for barriers to prenatal care access.

TAKEAWAYS:
In this interactive session, participants will use scientific research to uncover how socioeconomic factors and policies impact healthcare while developing a deeper appreciation for the intersection of science and society and the role of scientific knowledge in addressing societal needs.

SPEAKERS:
Ashley Burkart (Estrella Mountain Community College: No City, No State)

It’s Never Too Early: Exploring STEM, Literacy, and Career Connections in Early Childhood

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 388



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Teaching STEM through Literacy (Sample)
Our digital guide showcases a sampling of resources available in the Teaching STEM through Literacy kits.
Teaching STEM through Literacy (Sample)
The STEM Through Literacy program will showcase how to take children's books and engage in STEM lessons. The materials will be a robot, non-consumable manipulatives, and books.

STRAND: STEM Haven

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Participants will engage in dynamic, hands-on science and technology activities, merging STEM concepts with popular children's books. Discover how interactive STEM and literacy activities can support and encourage the development of STEM career pathways in young learners.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will connect impactful STEM activities with children’s literature. They will be shown ways to strengthen equitable learning outcomes and foster excitement for career exploration. Educators will have the opportunity to explore lessons and will leave with materials for their classrooms.

SPEAKERS:
Clint Coleman (Louisiana Board of Regents: No City, No State)

ELA & Math in OpenSciEd’s 5th Grade Nurse Logs Unit

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 275


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Explore the storyline of the newly released OpenSciEd Unit 5.1 How does a nurse log help other things live and grow? and see how students leverage connections to ELA and math as they investigate and make sense of ecosystems and matter cycling.

TAKEAWAYS:
OpenSciEd Elementary units provide significant opportunities for students to explicitly connect with grade-level mathematics, reading, writing, speaking & listening, and language standards in service of their science sensemaking.

SPEAKERS:
Gen Zoufal (Project Managaer), Cathery Yeh (Assistant Professor), Gail Housman (Northwestern University: Evanston, IL), Amy Belcastro (Science Educator/Grad Student)

Incorporating Reading Comprehension and Writing Activities into the Middle School Science Curriculum

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 295


STRAND: Research to Practice

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Reading and writing skills are best developed when students are able to practice these skills across all content areas. Come hear from an experienced science and special education teacher about how to easily add literacy activities to your science curriculum.

TAKEAWAYS:
Teachers will leave with multiple examples of in class activities that can help students develop reading comprehension and writing skills within the science content areas. These activities are easy to implement, are low cost, and supported by current research.

SPEAKERS:
Christine Zito (Miller School of Albemarle: Charlottesville, VA)

Unleashing Inquiry: Empowering Critical Thinkers with QECR (CER remix)

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 298



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STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Remix CER to drive inquiry-based learning with the Question, Evidence, Claim, Reasoning (QECR) approach! Use science skills, like analyzing data and arguing with evidence, to solve a mystery in a sample lesson, and access more samples, student work, tools, and resources to design your own lessons.

TAKEAWAYS:
A comprehensive toolkit including digital sample lessons, student samples, editable templates, and tips and tricks for QECR lessons that integrate phenomena, SEPs, science ideas, and students’ ideas and critical thinking in engaging and hands-on ways.

SPEAKERS:
Laurie Jack (Humble ISD: Kingwood, TX), Elissa Griffin (Humble ISD: Kingwood, TX)

Supporting Students’ Communication Using Differentiated Strategies

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 252


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Sponsoring Company: Activate Learning

Learn how to enhance students’ overall communication in and out of the science classroom throughout their learning. Delve deeper into topics that include listening using classroom norms, strategies that help students with short response, and how to enhance students’ use of CER.

SPEAKERS:
Ellen Mintz (Activate Learning: Greenwich, SC)

The Fusion of Science and Language through Smithsonian Science for the Classroom (K-5)

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 261


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Sponsoring Company: Carolina Biological Supply

Immerse yourself in a world of discovery as we blend scientific concepts with the power of language. Through engaging activities, such as designing a hand pollinator, students will not only see how to unravel the wonders of science but also enhance their literacy skills. Get classroom resources.

SPEAKERS:
Hoover Herrera (Carolina Biological Supply Co.: Burlington, NC), Melissa Rogers (Smithsonian Science Education Center: Washington, DC)

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)

Informing and Enlightening through Project Based Learning

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 399


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Have you always wanted to try project-based learning… but you aren’t sure how to start? Join the News Literacy Project as we walk attendees through the PBL design process to create an extension for our FREE news and media literacy educator resources.

TAKEAWAYS:
Presenters will engage educators in the development of a PBL experience for their students. Attendees will receive a demonstration of “Be Health Informed,” one of NLP’s STEM Checkology® lessons, and explore creating a PBL extension. Attendees will leave with a PBL planning template and project ideas.

SPEAKERS:
Brittney Smith (The University of South Carolina)

Building Access for English Learners with LEGO® Education Solutions

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

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


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Sponsoring Company: LEGO Education

LEGO® Education offers hands-on learning for all abilities and language backgrounds, promoting collaboration, communication, and STEM skills through play. Discover how our solutions empower every K-8 learner to succeed in science and engineering, regardless of language differences.

AI 4 SCI: Using AI-Powered Tools to Support Inquiry Science

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 278



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AI 4 SCI AI Tool Functionality Summary Packet
AI 4 SCI AI Tool Functionality Summary Spreadsheet
PowerPoint Presentation
These slides include screen captures and summaries of mainstream AI tools that support the process of inquiry science.

STRAND: Tech Tools

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Piggybacking on the 5-E model for Teaching Inquiry Science (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate), learn what Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to utilize at each step of the process. Discover the best AI resources to support this problem-solving framework.

TAKEAWAYS:
Vetted AI sources for brainstorming, thesis statement generating, note-taking, researching, and editing will be shared.

SPEAKERS:
Laura Yost (Instructional Designer)

Writing with Multilingual Learners in Science

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 286


STRAND: Research to Practice

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The session will walk participants through the Teaching and Learning Cycle, the WIDA pedagogical framework that supports the development of students’ content knowledge and literacy skills through multiple modalities.

TAKEAWAYS:
The participants will observe and receive lessons on the Teaching and Learning Cycle (Writing with Multilingual Learners) in 6th-grade and high school science classes.

SPEAKERS:
Leslie Jones (Manassas City Public Schools: , VA)

Exploring Interdisciplinary Waters of Rhode Island: Creating Collaborative Units in the English and Science Classrooms

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 283


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Calling all educators passionate about interdisciplinary learning! Dive deep into the rich waters of Rhode Island's quahogging and fishing industries as we explore the intricate web of stakeholders and its impact on coastal communities and the fragile marine ecosystem.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will learn how to facilitate cross-curricular connections by learning how to design interdisciplinary units that integrate content from various subjects to foster deeper understanding and engagement and how to create student investment by focusing on local environmental issues.

SPEAKERS:
Yulie Lee (Moses Brown School: Providence, RI), Caitlin Smith (7th Grade Science Teacher: , RI)

Let’s Make Literacy in Science a Contact Sport: Active Reading and Reflection Strategies for an Engaged, Student-Driven Science Classroom

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 288



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2024 NSTA Literacy.pptx

STRAND: STEM Haven

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Integrating active reading and reflection strategies into STEM education is indispensable to nurture the next generation of innovators and problem solvers. By fostering deeper engagement, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary connections, educators can empower students to excel in STEM.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will dive deep into reading and reflecting. They WILL read and write. Not only will they develop skills to enhance their own practices of reading and writing, but they will engage in creating a reading and writing space for students to explore and engage in bringing curiosity to science.

SPEAKERS:
Mary Schneider (PAST Foundation: Columbus, OH)

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)

Using Dialogues to Spice Up Your Classroom

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 385


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Dialogues are a conversation among two students. There are a number of ways dialogues can be presented. This session will show how dialogues can be used to find student preconceptions, misconceptions, introduce environmental issues, bring in historical events, and introduce concepts.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn about the different types of dialogues and how to use them in the classroom from introducing a topic or as an assessment.

SPEAKERS:
Ray Scolavino (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Milwaukee, WI)

A Transdisciplinary Performance Task Framework for Project-Based Learning

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 398


STRAND: STEM Haven

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This session will provide a conceptual framework for transdisciplinary learning and share a template for designing project-based learning tasks, in which students assume a role to create a product for an authentic audience and in response to a real-life question or problem.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will learn how to create a transdisciplinary task that can be tailored to meet diverse students' interests and needs, utilized in practice with students, and shared with colleagues in their school building.

SPEAKERS:
Stefanie Holloway (Greater Oregon STEM Hub: La Grande, OR)

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)

Investigating Evolution through the Phenomenon of Elephant Tusklessness with BioInteractive

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 243



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Participant Materials

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Sponsoring Company: HHMI BioInteractive

Join us as we explore a lesson sequence that utilizes multiple BioInteractive resources to explore the phenomenon of tusklessness in elephant populations. We'll model how to have students explain the effects of a selective pressure on the Gorongosa elephant population.

SPEAKERS:
Dionne Reid (Teacher - Science: Pembroke Pines, FL)

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)

Implementing ELL Strategies in Science

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 292


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Do you struggle to help your English Language Learners (ELL) engage with and understand your science lessons? If so, please join us to explore specific, practical strategies that you can use immediately to assist your ELL students.

TAKEAWAYS:
How to apply various strategies for Scientific Literacy, such as using, Language Objectives, graphic organizers, and color-coding key vocabulary to any science unit.

SPEAKERS:
Sydnie Chouery (Science Teacher: Silverdale, WA), Mikayla Kagey (Central Kitsap Middle School: Silverdale, WA)

Building a STEM Academy Inside a Low-income School Through Authentic, Hands-on Experimentation and Research

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 287



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STEM ePortfolio Rubric

STRAND: STEM Haven

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Learn how you can build a STEM academy in your school through targeted and authentic learning. You will learn how to embed research based international competitions WITHIN the school day, how to find STEM guest speakers, and the importance of digital student portfolios.

TAKEAWAYS:
Our low-income STEM academy has won two international NASA competitions, has multiple state and national award winners in STEM fields, and immediate undergraduate success in college. You CAN provide authentic STEM education that prepares students while working in your current school structure.

SPEAKERS:
Hannah Oldham (Sprayberry High School: Marietta, GA)

Building Bridges: Designing Targeted Language Objectives and Support Systems Within the NGSS Framework

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 387


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Learn how to craft content language objectives (CLOs) that seamlessly blend the 3D of NGSS with the four elements of a language objective, providing insight into structuring targeted support.

TAKEAWAYS:
CLOs are a practical solution to the pressing challenge of addressing language proficiency as students access and engage with complex scientific concepts.

SPEAKERS:
Jean Rowe (DSST Public Schools: Denver, CO)

Books to Builds: STEM Activities to Compliment Your Favorite Read-Alouds

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 398


STRAND: STEM Haven

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Merge reading and engineering with STEM activities inspired by classic read-alouds, saving time and increasing engagement.

TAKEAWAYS:
Discover three engaging read-alouds and three complimentary STEM activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

SPEAKERS:
Terra Tarango (Van Andel Education Institute: Grand Rapids, MI)

Deepened Discussion of Representations in Children’s Read-Alouds with Learning in Places- Part of the COESEE strand

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 266


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Building from a set of high-quality read-alouds we engage in discussion to explore, even more deeply, the representations authors and illustrators use to represent various relationships. Leveraging the ideas of a part of and a part from we will explore relationships.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will use and collaboratively revise a scaffolded discussion tool, created by Learning in Places educators, to help others discern relational representations in children’s texts and create learning plans to engage children in discussions about them.

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

Integrating ELA Through Wonder Essays

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 283



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Presentation Slides
Here are the slides from the presentation, including all links and videos.
Wonder Essay Curriculum
The full wonder essay curriculum-- including all lesson plans, supporting documents, and extension resources.

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Help student craft illustrated "wonder essays" — a unique blend of memoir and nature writing — through an original Science/ELA unit inspired by Aimee Nezhukumatathil's World of Wonders. Gain classroom-ready resources!

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn about the Bay Area Wonders project of illustrated "wonder essays" that are anthologized to celebrate biodiversity and affirm student identities; they will receive all the lesson plans and documents to implement this original Science/ELA unit in their own communities.

SPEAKERS:
Cristina Veresan (The Nueva School: Hillsborough, CA)

STEM4Real: Empowering High School Seniors through Service Learning and Environmental Engagement

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 268


STRAND: STEM Haven

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STEM4Real aims to reduce absenteeism by involving students in solving real-world environmental issues through multidisciplinary projects that elevate high school senior's passion projects with the community and align their vision to service learning and environmental issues that drive the learning.

TAKEAWAYS:
Understanding that integrating service learning with environmental issues can significantly enhance student engagement and reduce absenteeism. By involving high school seniors in real-world projects that require civic engagement, educators can make learning more relevant and impactful.

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

A Transdisciplinary Performance Task Framework for STEM Project-Based Learning

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 295


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

Show Details

This session will provide a conceptual framework for transdisciplinary learning and share a template for designing project-based learning tasks, in which students assume a STEM-related career role to create a product for an authentic audience and in response to a real-life question or problem.

TAKEAWAYS:
Educators will learn how to create a transdisciplinary task that can be brought back to their schools, utilized in practice with students, and shared with colleagues in their school building.

SPEAKERS:
Stefanie Holloway (Greater Oregon STEM Hub: La Grande, OR)

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)

Using Primary Sources as a Jump into Design

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 388



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Explorations into the US Space Program Booklet Current 10-31-2024.pdf
Students can download this resource to their personal device for use in the classroom.

STRAND: STEM Haven

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Personal narratives bring topics to life. With a booklet available as a free download, engage critical thinking skills with astronaut personal narratives. Compare and contrast rocket designs and basic data. Based on learning that takes place, design a rocket with at least 1 innovative feature.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will examine a set of rockets and data on performance. They will select a feature to design to improve performance and explain why they made the design changes they chose. Through this, they learn how to engage students with engineering design principles.

SPEAKERS:
Laurie Boulden (Warner University: Lake Wales, FL)

Stimulating Curiosity through Inquiry and Scientific Practices

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 396


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Given the many science related global challenges, science teaching demands an emphasis on evidence and logic. An important precursor to this is getting students involved in activities that stimulate their curiosity. This workshop will focus on stimulating curiosity and argument-driven inquiry.

TAKEAWAYS:
Science education is key to developing curiosity and scientific inquiry in students. Curiosity is critical to both the creative and logical components of scientific reasoning. Building scientific arguments based upon evidence is an important creative and logical aspect of science.

SPEAKERS:
Michael Padilla (retired: Sterling, CO)

Building Access for English Learners with LEGO® Education Solutions

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

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


Show Details

Sponsoring Company: LEGO Education

LEGO® Education offers hands-on learning for all abilities and language backgrounds, promoting collaboration, communication, and STEM skills through play. Discover how our solutions empower every K-8 learner to succeed in science and engineering, regardless of language differences.

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)

STEM Storytelling

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

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



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Resources for STEM Storytelling

STRAND: STEM Haven

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Connecting children's books and STEM is an easy way to increase student interest in STEM studies. In this session we will explore children's books and see how we can connect hands on STEM activities to broaden the learning. Ideas and activities that have been used in classrooms will be shared.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will receive a resource of over 30 books and their STEAM connection will be provided so teachers can use them in classrooms immediately. Additionally, lesson planning forms and Crowdsourcing tools will be shared to make planning for future lessons will be shared.

SPEAKERS:
Nancy Penchev (Scheck Hillel Community School: Miami, FL)

Exploring the Influence of Audiobooks on Literacy Skills in Diverse Learning Environments

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

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


STRAND: Research to Practice

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Join us for an in-depth exploration of the profound impact that audiobooks can have on literacy across diverse genres and educational settings. This breakout session discusses research findings and practical insights regarding the integration of audiobooks into classroom instruction.

TAKEAWAYS:
This breakout session offers valuable perspectives for educators, researchers, and literacy advocates. This session will examine the potential of audiobooks to facilitate interdisciplinary learning, particularly in the realm of science education.

SPEAKERS:
Lisa Robinson (4/5 Grade Educator: , OK)

Science Centered Library

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

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


STRAND: Research to Practice

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There is no greater challenge then that of providing interesting and leveled reading choices. This is especially so when it comes to Science based non-fiction. A recent influx of titles and resources makes this task a bit easier.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will be introduced to the benefits of the science centered library and given resources to help them build their own.

SPEAKERS:
Michele Bacon (McCaw STEAM Academy: Henderson, NV), William Hall, Jr. (McCaw STEAM Academy: Henderson, NV)

Mapping Our World Through the GeoStewards Program

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

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


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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High school students gain new insight into data visualization and science communication through an afterschool STEM leadership initiative. Participants conduct independent research projects using ArcGIS Pro and StoryMaps. Come see their work and learn about what we accomplished in the pilot year!

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will see what the high school students accomplished with their independent research projects and StoryMaps. They will see examples of how we have utilized GIS and guided research to build or enhance student sensemaking and sense of place within local natural environments.

SPEAKERS:
Vanessa Van Heerden (Engagement Specialist: Baton Rouge, LA)

Yes, You Can Use Stations for Elementary Science Too!

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 298



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Elementary Science Stations Presentation

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Numerous elementary classrooms have already embraced stations to engage with small groups of students in ELA or math. This approach is equally applicable to science classes, including hands-on investigations. Let's explore how you can implement this method in your classroom in just 25 minutes a day.

TAKEAWAYS:
In this session, learn how to deliver a comprehensive science lesson with just 25 minutes of daily class time. Stations facilitate focused tasks for small groups, enabling teachers to provide personalized support. In 10 days a full lesson can be completed, including hands-on investigations!

SPEAKERS:
Krissy Johnson (Midwest City-Del City ISD #52: Oklahoma City, OK)

Empowering Multilingual Learners: Scientific and Literacy Potential in Diverse Classrooms

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 253


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Sponsoring Company: Amplify

Dive into a nuanced integration of science, literacy, and language strategies that benefit all students, notably multilingual learners. Explore how NGSS-designed learning sequences coupled with the Science of Reading enhance learning outcomes for all.

SPEAKERS:
Alestra Menendez (Amplify: Fairfield, CA)

Collaboration With EduProtocols

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 294


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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In this session, participants will explore the principles behind Eduprotocols and how these frameworks can be adapted to various subjects and grade levels. Through hands-on activities, attendees will discover practical techniques for integrating EduProtocols into their teaching practice.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will leave with several templates that can be used immediately to increase student engagement, foster deeper learning, and promote inquiry.

SPEAKERS:
Michelle Simmons (Klahowya Secondary School: Silverdale, WA)

Let's do Better! Getting a Mysterious Curriculum Ready for ALL Students by Integrating all 3-Dimensions

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 288


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Are you looking for ways to enhance your lessons and make them more 3-dimensional? We are taking a well known curriculum and integrating appropriate SEPs and CCCs to deepen learning. Participants will receive Framework-aligned resources to help guide their planning for future lessons.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will gain ideas on how to enhance curriculum to reach all state science standards. We will show them affordable resources that can be used in any classroom. Educators will have the opportunity to review the gaps in their curriculum with framework-aligned resources during the session.

SPEAKERS:
Jessica Mahl (Jane Addams Elementary School: Redford, MI), Katie Stevenson (South Redford School District: Redford, MI)

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)

Unraveling the Mysteries of Black Worms: Using Hands-on Research to Engage Students in Learning and Literacy

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 386



(Only registered attendees may view session materials. Please login with your NSTA account to view.)
11-8-24 Black Worms CER Worksheet.pdf
11-8-24 Student Sample - Black Worms Claims_Evidence_Reasoning.pdf
Brisk Black Worms Grade Level 9 - Lesson Plan and Worksheet.pdf
CER-Checklist.pdf
Feedback Form
Google Slides - Unraveling the Mysteries of Black Worms
All presenter documents are linked in speaker notes.
Sentence Stems for CER.pdf
Unraveling the Mysteries of Black Worms ClaimsEvidenceReasoning
Watch blackworms unknot themselves in a flash | Science News

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Participants will receive a worm culture to interact with, record observations, and conduct research to determine and list facts about the worms. They will then use the results of this research to write a nuanced claim about the worm culture, using facts as evidence to explain their reasoning.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will learn about hands-on activities that engage students in science and research, and strategies to improve evidence-based writing in the science classroom including a CER checklist, scaffolding techniques for struggling writers, vocabulary banks, sentence frames, and peer feedback.

SPEAKERS:
Maureen Barclay (Captain Shreve High School: Shreveport, LA), Amy Douglas Kendrick (Jena High School: Jena, LA)

Building Elementary Science Literacy through Storybooks and Engaging Activities

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 293


STRAND: STEM Haven

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In this workshop, you’ll discover nature-themed elementary storybooks and their free book guides. We’ll learn while having fun with activities that meet NGSS, Math, ELA, and Art standards. These engaging activities will increase science vocabulary and literacy.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will be able to use engaging storybooks and activities centered on nature and birds to boost their diverse students’ science vocabulary, increase their connection to nature and science, and teach integrated STEAM content.

SPEAKERS:
Susan Licher (Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Ithaca, NY)

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)

Integrating Sense-making in Science with the Science of Reading

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 293



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Presentation (includes links to resources)

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Learn to effectively integrate ideas from the science of reading and sense-making in science. This session will introduce a framework for aligning 5E lessons with a reading comprehension checklist and engage participants in strategies that support sense-making, reading comprehension, and writing.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants learn to integrate the science of reading in sense-making lessons. Participants learn how to use phenomena to frame integrated lessons, when to introduce vocabulary, and how to use sentence anagrams, graphic organizers, sorts, and paragraph frames to support comprehension and writing.

SPEAKERS:
Megan Black (Granite School District: Salt Lake City, UT)

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



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

Activities in a Pinch

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 253


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Sponsoring Company: Activities in a Pinch

Health Science – Activities in a Pinch is a full, interactive educational program designed to help life science teachers use more “show” than “tell” in their student instruction of anatomy, medical terminology, physiology, biology and zoology concepts.

SPEAKERS:
Denise Abbott

Budgeting Time for Science

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 286



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Budgeting Time for Science
See how once school with administrative, district, and county support has increased science education by integrating it with ELA.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EKt2rW1rcDAfI0R2t1gVJAAa9CiAgyTitvJ4VBnRYfE/edit?usp=sharing

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Elementary schools have neglected science locally, statewide, and nationally. With science soon to be included onto California’s 2025 dashboard, elementary schools are experiencing pressure to fit science into daily schedules somehow. Learn how to budget and integrate science into daily schedules.

TAKEAWAYS:
Learn how to increase science instruction in your K-6 classes through integration and schedule creativity.

SPEAKERS:
Marcus Sherman (Stockton Unified School District: Stockton, CA)

DataWISE: A Free Tool for Critically Analyzing Data-based Claims

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 387


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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The National Center for Science Education has developed a free tool called DataWISE that can be used by students to critically examine data-based claims. Participants will practice using the tool as they engage in activities to teach critical data literacy skills (aligned to NGSS SEPs and CCCs).

TAKEAWAYS:
The goal of this session is for participants to move past functional data literacy to critical data literacy so that students can learn to evaluate data-based claims for various types of bias, intent, and misleading presentations of data in addition to basic strategies for understanding data.

SPEAKERS:
Blake Touchet (National Center for Science Education: Oakland, CA)

Engaging Young Scientists Through Fairy Tales

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 289



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Engaging Young Scientists Through Fairy Tales-NSTA Denver

STRAND: No Strand

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Make the literacy connection to science with fairy tales. Join us as we explore activities that integrate multiple content areas with an emphasis on writing across the curriculum. You will even have a chance to engineer a house for a pig.

TAKEAWAYS:
This workshop has been designed to show educators: -how to become advocates of literacy for elementary science and engineering -to provide connections between science and literacy and -to learn strategies for actively engaging all learners.

SPEAKERS:
John Hutchens (Ruth Patrick Science Education Center: Aiken, SC)

Empowering Scientific Communication: A Scaffolding Approach for Lab Report Success

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 292



(Only registered attendees may view session materials. Please login with your NSTA account to view.)
NSTA Presentation (1).pdf

STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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In our presentation, we'll show how a standard five-section lab report is divided into chunks with clear prompts for clarity, grading, and executive functioning support. As students improve in technical writing, scaffolding is phased out, building confidence and improving communication skills.

TAKEAWAYS:
Improving science writing skills enhances clear communication, and when scaffolded effectively, fosters inclusivity, bolsters student confidence, and encourages systems thinking.

SPEAKERS:
Michael Hirsch (Upper School Science Teacher: Rye, NY), Jennifer Doran (Rye Country Day School: Rye, NY)

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)

Using Chunking to Increase Science Literacy Skills in an Introductory Science Classroom

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 288


STRAND: Curriculum and Assessment

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Chunking texts from various sources allows teachers to decrease the amount of teacher-centric time and increase student-centric time. Students will also measurably grow in their science literacy skills as their increase their fluency with purposeful practice.

TAKEAWAYS:
Teachers will learn simple strategies to add chunking to their lesson as a substitution for lecture. In addition, they will take away some understanding the role of literacy and student success in a science classroom.

SPEAKERS:
Brian Hamilton (Southland Center CCS: Columbus, OH)

Science in the News

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 389


STRAND: Research to Practice

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

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

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

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)

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)

Is it CER or ERC? How to level up CER for sense-making

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 393


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Teachers use Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) to support students’ construction of explanations using common science discourse. In this workshop, teachers will experience how to use evidence-reasoning-claim to make sense of a phenomenon and then CER to write a scientific explanation of the phenomenon.

TAKEAWAYS:
Gain an understanding of how to use CER as ERC during sense-making activities. A small shift in a popular strategy will help teachers facilitate deeper sense-making with their students. Leave with materials and techniques to apply this strategy to multiple grade levels and phenomena.

SPEAKERS:
Meredith Schwendemann (Clemson University), Brooke Whitworth (Clemson University: Clemson, SC), Megan Hodge (Mississippi Department of Education: Jackson, MS)

Making Sense of Data: The power of combining ELA and Science

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 294


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Learning and practicing data literacy skills creates a literacy-science crosswalk. Using the Checkology® lesson “Making Sense of Data,” and with the support of NLP experts, participants will develop a cross-curricular lesson.

TAKEAWAYS:
Presenters will support attendees as they develop an ELA and STEM cross-curricular lesson extension. Presenters will give attendees a live lesson demonstration and facilitate a QFT (question, formulation, technique) session to crowd-source the development of the lesson extension.

SPEAKERS:
Brittney Smith (The University of South Carolina)

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)

Wondering, Wiggling, and Working- Bringing Inquiry to Your Primary Science Classroom

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 270



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Wiggling, Wondering and Working- Bringing Inquiry to Primary Science Classroomas

STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Participants will explore hands-on stations as they use inquiry analysis tools to dive into phenomena, primary sources, and discovery boxes about the coast. Participants will share, engage, and connect with multiple strategies and PreK-2 resources to use to analyze coastal phenomena.

TAKEAWAYS:
Inquiry-based teaching focuses on moving students beyond general curiosity into the realms of critical thinking and understanding. We must encourage our students to ask questions and support them through the investigation process, understanding when to begin and how to structure an inquiry activity.

SPEAKERS:
Noelle Carter (Chief Curriculum Officer: Orem, UT), Betsy Glisson (Studies Weekly: Orem, UT)

Developing Language and Literacy in the 5E Model

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 397


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Are students struggling to master academic language in Science? Get students listening, speaking, reading, and writing using academic language. Participants will engage in a science-focused Talk Read Talk Write using vocabulary/visuals within the 5E model to support Emergent Bilingual/all students.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will learn how to incorporate Nancy Motley’s Talk Read Talk Write approach within the 5E Model, how to incorporate vocabulary-focused structured conversations based on visuals, and how to differentiate for students to improve Science Literacy.

SPEAKERS:
Julie Gibson (Seidlitz Education)

Little People, Big Problems: Nurturing young minds for real-world challenges

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 396


STRAND: Students and Sensemaking

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Innovative strategies and practical approaches to integrate real-world problems into classroom activities for kindergarten to 2nd-grade educators. Discover how to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity in young learners as they tackle authentic challenges.

SPEAKERS:
Gabriella Lamothe (Teacher: Atlanta, GA)

Activities in a Pinch

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 253


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Sponsoring Company: Activities in a Pinch

Health Science – Activities in a Pinch is a full, interactive educational program designed to help life science teachers use more “show” than “tell” in their student instruction of anatomy, medical terminology, physiology, biology and zoology concepts.

SPEAKERS:
Denise Abbott

STEM Microbe Mission: Using Hands-on Activities to Engage Students in Learning and Literacy

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 386



(Only registered attendees may view session materials. Please login with your NSTA account to view.)
CER Student Sample response with Feedback and next steps.pdf
Feedback Form
Google Slides - STEM: Microbe Mission Using Hands-on Activities to Engage
All presenter documents are linked in the speaker notes
Sample CER response (1).pdf
Sample CER response.pdf
Sentence Stems for CER.pdf

STRAND: STEM Haven

Show Details

Participants will use cell phone adapters and microscopes to capture photos/videos of microbes present in pond water, then Screen Mirror them via Apple TV. Participants will record observations of organisms, briefly research them, and develop a CER style writing to justify their identification.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will learn about hands-on activities that engage students in science and research, and strategies to improve evidence-based writing in the science classroom including a CER checklist, scaffolding techniques for struggling writers, vocabulary banks, sentence frames, and peer feedback.

SPEAKERS:
Maureen Barclay (Captain Shreve High School: Shreveport, LA), Amy Douglas Kendrick (Jena High School: Jena, LA)

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)

Using Cladograms to Teach About Evolutionary Relationships

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 298


STRAND: No Strand

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Learn how to use low-cost materials to effectively teach biology students how to use a cladogram model to interpret and test predictions of evolutionary relationships.

TAKEAWAYS:
Identify key features of cladograms and learn to create a cladogram model using pipe cleaners and using plastic pony beads given provided different character states.

SPEAKERS:
Mark Little (Broomfield High School-Retired: No City, No State)

Integrating Science and Literacy in Elementary Classrooms -- Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning

Saturday, November 9 • 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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Session will showcase literacy integration examples from ML-PBL Science Classrooms. Handouts will provide links to the FREE OER ML-PBL units of instruction, lesson overviews, and literacy integration affordances.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will peruse plans for integrating science and literacy, and for extending science ideas throughout the school day as shared by ML-PBL Elementary Teachers. Access FREE OER Elementary Science Units.

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

Building literacy skills while engaging in STEM Activities

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 284


STRAND: STEM Haven

Show Details

Students will explore the wonders of STEM skills using various genres of books! A cross-disciplinary approach to learning STEM is also an excellent way to build students' literacy skills. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that incorporate science and literacy skills into their lesson.

TAKEAWAYS:
How to incorporate more reading, writing and creativity into STEM lessons/activities which will support and build students’ literacy cross disciplines.

SPEAKERS:
Katrin Smith (East Baton Rouge Parish School System: No City, No State), Nikita LaCour (Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Magnet Academy: Baton Rouge, LA), Rochelle Darville (West St. John High School: Edgard, LA)

Using Switch Classroom to Develop Media Literacy

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 274



(Only registered attendees may view session materials. Please login with your NSTA account to view.)
Link to Google Slide Presentation

STRAND: STEM Haven

Show Details

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)

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