Sponsoring Company: BIOZONE Corporation

Discover BIOZONE’s new platform that combines digital replicas of our highly acclaimed print titles together with Presentation Slides , 3D models, and curated videos - thereby providing powerful options for delivering your high school science programs. Attendees each receive a FREE 1-year licence.

SPEAKERS:
Richard Allan (BIOZONE International Ltd.: Hamilton, New Zealand)

Sponsoring Company: Vernier Science Education

How do forensic scientists find evidence in invisible ink? Students must think like both detectives AND scientists to find out! By capturing spectra of ink samples, students investigate electromagnetic radiation, explore light-matter interactions, and use mathematical models to calculate energy.

Sponsoring Company: LEGO Education

Learn how to inspire elementary and middle school students to see themselves in STEM careers. We’ll explore STEM professionals’ stories and share classroom resources co-created with experts in racing and ocean advocacy to bring hands-on, playful learning to life.

Sponsoring Company: Vernier Science Education

Get started with Vernier! Explore sensors for chemistry, biology & physics and learn how to integrate them in your curriculum to support 3D science learning. Found a box of sensors in your classroom? We’ll help you navigate how to assess and use them, too. Walk away with resources and experiments.

Sponsoring Company: LEGO Education

How can we equip students with future-ready skills in a world of evolving technology? This hands-on session with LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime shows how students can analyze data, find patterns, and build evidence-based conclusions to tackle real-world challenges and excel in their future careers.

Sponsoring Company: Vernier Science Education

What’s the difference between baking soda and baking powder? Help students investigate properties of common kitchen chemicals using pH and CO2 sensors and explain differences using evidence. Using what they discover, students design their own baking powder and test it against commercial products.

Sponsoring Company: Lessi AI

Lessi AI helps science teachers find and customize high-quality open science resources. This workshop will help participants learn to build, extend, and adapt freely available NGSS-aligned lessons and assessments to meet the needs of all learners.

SPEAKERS:
Patrick Marcotte (Lessi AI: Saint Paul, MN)

Sponsoring Company: PlayVS

Exploring the integration of esports and well-being - delves into how integrating esports in school can enhance student engagement, foster teamwork, and cultivate strategic thinking and a sense of belonging for the digital generation.

Sponsoring Company: Vernier Science Education

Help students explore why dairy can cause digestive discomfort! This 3D investigation looks at lactase enzyme function and sugar metabolism in yeast and builds an understanding of molecular structure, function & energy transfer while connecting to real-world health issues like lactose intolerance.

We will explore how AI revolutionizes early childhood education by personalizing learning experiences and reducing teacher burnout throughout automation, enhancing both teaching and learning outcomes.

TAKEAWAYS:
One main takeaway that attendees will discover is how AI can significantly enhance personalized learning for young children. AI can tailor educational experiences to individual needs and abilities, which optimizes their developmental growth.

SPEAKERS:
Robin Mangus (Managing Director of Operations: Erie, CO)

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

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

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

Explore how Canva sparks creativity in high school science classes. Learn to captivate students with interactive lessons, foster teamwork through collaborative projects, and share resources effortlessly.

TAKEAWAYS:
Transform your science teaching with Canva's creative tools to enhance student engagement, collaboration, and resource sharing.

SPEAKERS:
Misty Lewis (Northside High School: Northport, AL)

Sponsoring Company: LEGO Education

How can we equip students with future-ready skills in a world of evolving technology? This hands-on session with LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime shows how students can analyze data, find patterns, and build evidence-based conclusions to tackle real-world challenges and excel in their future careers.

Sponsoring Company: Science Bits

Learn why pre-assessment, summative assessment and formative assessments should form part of your lessons and how to make DQs, retrieval practice and formative assessment work for you and your students. This workshop includes roleplay and an internet enabled device is required.

SPEAKERS:
Paul Banti (Learning Bits Inc.: Miami, FL)

Sponsoring Company: Vernier Science Education

Studying complex physics phenomena with photogates can be exciting for your students! Join us to explore strategies for engaging your students in learning about velocity vs. time graphs, acceleration, and kinematic equations. Build confidence in these tools and bring hands-on learning to your class!

Presenters will share the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office EquiP HQ free K-12 resource, science of innovation video lessons, trading card lessons, journeys of innovation stories, and professional development opportunities. Resources are available for K-12 classrooms.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will be provided with resources that can be implemented in K-12 classrooms and opportunities for professional development. Invention education integrates into the STEM curriculum seamlessly and can catalyze student engagement and creative thinking.

SPEAKERS:
Kathy Hoppe (STEMisED, Inc: Rio Rico, AZ), Christine Lawlor-King (MIT, InventEd, Invention Convention, STEMisED: Manchester, CT)

Sponsoring Company: Vernier Science Education

From friction to collisions, engage students in real-world motion phenomena! Investigate questions like “how do brakes stop a bicycle?” or “why are seat belts crucial to car safety?” We’ll explore sensor carts in action, analyze velocity and acceleration data, and share hands-on investigations.

In this session, attendees will practice and create a lesson using one of 5 AI tech tools that empower educators to craft personalized science classrooms. Each tool will be presented along with classroom strategies tailored to maximize their potential for scientific literacy.

TAKEAWAYS:
Teachers will be able to create personalized learning experiences, enhance student engagement, and improve academic outcomes by utilizing AI tools for tailored curricula.

SPEAKERS:
Stefany Palomba (Choices High School: canton, OH)

Sponsoring Company: Vernier Science Education

Where does food come from? And where does it go next? Join us to explore the free OpenSciEd curriculum, which uses investigative questions & anchoring phenomena to engage middle school students in NGSS-aligned lessons. Walk away with three-dimensional, sensor-based experiments to add to your toolkit

Wondering about ways to use 3-D printing pens with your students? Practice using a 3-D pen to create a small but STEM-tastic model or design to use in your classroom. Explore the possibilities of using the engineering design process to solve real-world problems with creativity and a new tech gadget.

TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will have an opportunity to use a 3-D pen to make (and take) a small model or design for the classroom using a provided pattern or an original design. Information about eCYBERMISSION and programs administered by NSTA and sponsored by AEOP will be available.

SPEAKERS:
Kathryn Lasky (NSTA Competitions: Crofton, MD), Brian Kutsch (National Science Teaching Association, eCYBERMISSION: Maumelle, AR)

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: Bixby, OK)

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: Midwest City, OK)

Sponsoring Company: LEGO Education

Learn how to inspire elementary and middle school students to see themselves in STEM careers. We’ll explore STEM professionals’ stories and share classroom resources co-created with experts in racing and ocean advocacy to bring hands-on, playful learning to life.

Sponsoring Company: Vernier Science Education

Want to make data analysis engaging for young learners? Get hands on with real-world phenomena! Investigate questions like “how mittens keep hands warm?” or “which shoes have more friction?” You’ll learn how sensor-based experiments support 3D learning, build STEM literacy & drive critical thinking.

Sponsoring Company: Anatomage, Inc.

The Science Table provides a library of over 60 biology, chemistry, and physics experiments with realistic-quality visuals on an interactive 7 foot-long touch-screen table. The workshop will focus on incorporating the Science Table into middle school, high school, and college level classrooms.

SPEAKERS:
Zach Bryant (Anatomage, Inc.: No City, No State)

Whether you are a new educator looking to incorporate AI into your teaching practice or a veteran administrator seeking innovative solutions, this presentation will provide valuable insights and practical advice for integrating AI into a variety of educational settings.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn practical strategies for using AI to enhance curriculum and instruction, communication, and productivity within their classrooms and school communities, leading to improved performance and success.

SPEAKERS:
Kirsten Redmond (Lower School Administrator: Tulsa, OK), Kirsten Redmond (Lower School Administrator: Tulsa, OK), Jesse Wren (Riverfield Country Day School: Tulsa, OK)

Sponsoring Company: Vernier Science Education

Drive student engagement with force and motion phenomena! Join us to explore how fan thrust affects acceleration, momentum, and kinetic energy of carts on a track. We’ll explore 3D lessons that investigate Newton's second law and accelerated motion by adding the new easy-to-use, modular Cart Fan.

The current study provides a content analysis of science lesson plans created by ChatGPT to address misconceptions for elementary students. Results highlight content similarities and differences and demonstrate potential for chatbot use in guiding lesson plans when used with appropriate skepticism.

TAKEAWAYS:
This presentation emphasizes an empirical perspective toward evaluating content generated in lesson plans created using ChatGPT to address misconceptions in elementary science classrooms.

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

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: Edina, MN)

Sponsoring Company: Science Bits

Knowledge matters: this workshop looks at ways of promoting deeper learning and evidence-based strategies to bring critical thinking into your classroom.

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

Learn how upper elementary students created video research projects to interview a diverse field of professionals in a multitude of careers. Students learned how the experts “do science” in their jobs and explored research projects to expand how they view science and scientists.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn how to organize students for group research projects related to careers to provide learners with a library of engaging collaborative videos. Attendees will learn how to help connect students with experts to help broaden their career understanding, goals, and aspirations.

SPEAKERS:
Jennifer O'Sullivan (A. D. Henderson University School: Boca Raton, FL)

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

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

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

Since 2018, we have been a certified STEM school in Indiana, K-8. Now, we extend a warm invitation to all teachers and administrators to join us as we delve into the intricate journey of our state STEM accreditation process. We explore the rigorous standards and criteria as well as best practices.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will have an opportunity for reflection and continuous improvement as we strive to elevate our STEM program. Through open and constructive discourse, we will share insights, exchange best practices, and chart a course for success.

SPEAKERS:
Selena Scott (Our Lady of Grace Catholic School: Noblesville, IN), Michelle Boyd (Our Lady of Grace Catholic School: Noblesville, IN), Rachel Plunkett (Our Lady of Grace Catholic School: Noblesville, IN), Elizabeth Ahlgrim (Our Lady of Grace Catholic School: Noblesville, IN)

Bring student learning to life with green screen and augmented reality technology. Learn easily replicated cross-curricular projects for K-8 to virtually put students IN their creations.

TAKEAWAYS:
This session will explain step-by-step how the green screen and augmented reality combination can be utilized together to facilitate creative learning experiences for science standards. Participants will leave with resources and ideas to allow them to replicate projects to meet their academic needs.

SPEAKERS:
Cara Pavek (A. D. Henderson University School: Delray Beach, FL), Jennifer O'Sullivan (A. D. Henderson University School: Boca Raton, FL)

Sponsoring Company: LEGO Education

Learn how to inspire elementary and middle school students to see themselves in STEM careers. We’ll explore STEM professionals’ stories and share classroom resources co-created with experts in racing and ocean advocacy to bring hands-on, playful learning to life.

Immerse students in exploration before explanation with an interactive AI chat space. Learn tips to anchor lessons in relevant events and utilize AI tools and collaborative strategies to cement students’ sensemaking. Access sample lessons, student artifacts, and one-pagers to support implementation.

TAKEAWAYS:
Explore student-facing interactive AI tools that promote authentic sensemaking with tips and strategies to leverage exploration before explanation in note-making. Gain access to digital sample lessons, templates, and implementation tips for maximum impact and effectiveness.

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

With the abundance of technology tools available now the question becomes how can they be used. Come see how 3-D printers, green screens, drones, and other tools can be integrated into the NGSS.

TAKEAWAYS:
Technology tools and resources can be used to enrich and extend Science standards in the classroom. They help provide hands on visual experiences that can lead to deeper understanding

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