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NESTA Teaching Tectonics: A Grab Bag of Hands-On Activities for Plate Tectonics
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Do you teach plate tectonics? More than cutting up a map of the continents, several engaging hands-on activities and demonstrations from crustal density to paleomagnetism will be shared. Students learn many of the fundamental concepts of plate tectonics by modeling and measuring the Earth. |
Speaker:
Tim Martin, Earth Science Teacher, Greensboro Day School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Is This Your First NSTA Conference? First-Timer Conference Attendees' Orientation
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Grand Ballroom C/D, The Westin Charlotte
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| Feeling overwhelmed by all there is to see and do at an NSTA conference on science education? Join us for an interactive exploration through the program, the conference app, and NSTA’s social media. By the end of the session, you will know just how to get the most from your conference experience in addition to building new networks with science colleagues. |
Speaker:
David Crowther, NSTA President and Professor of Science Education, University of Nevada, Reno
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Taking STEM Outside
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 211 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn how outdoor and placed-based science lessons can enhance students’ knowledge of trees, forests, and the real-world environment while hitting STEM benchmarks. |
Speaker:
Renee Strnad, Environmental Educator, North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Weather, Here and There Revisited
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: VIP Suite 102, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The North Wind and the Sun…spotlight new learning with a multi-state collaboration of a three-dimensional weather and climate module that expands an Aesop’s fable into a study of the Sun’s effects. |
Speaker:
Margaret Giunta, Instructional Staff Developer, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Thinking Out of the “Mystery Box”!
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 209B/210B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Do you have English language learners or EC students in your classroom? Want to learn new strategies to differentiate science content? Engage your students in the “Mystery Box” to increase their vocabulary and content knowledge. |
Speakers:
Alicia Reid, EL Instructional Support, Smith Family Center
Erica Summerlin, Teacher, Lebanon Road Elementary School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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STEM-ulating Activities on Human Ecology
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 202 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Discover innovative ways to teach middle schoolers about human-environmental interactions, while also building STEM skills through problem solving, mathematical modeling, interactive technology, and more! |
Speaker:
Tomika Altman-Lewis, LEAP Teacher, Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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The Science House Presents: Rubber Band Dragster!
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 216 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Come learn about engineering design by constructing a rubber band–powered dragster from everyday materials. |
Speaker:
Jason Painter, Executive Director, The Science House at North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Climate Literacy → Climate Solutions
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Sharon, The Westin Charlotte
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| Want to teach climate literacy but don’t know where to start? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers a spectrum of online lesson plans, videos, data sets, webinars, and more that will inform and inspire students to engineer solutions to climate concerns. |
Speakers:
Jeannine Montgomery, Education Coordinator, NOAA Office of Education
Lindsay Smith, Mooresville High School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Ocean Literacy: Words, Thoughts, and Misconceptions
***CANCELED***
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Ballroom A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join us as we investigate what students understand about marine science and the ocean. Discover how ocean literacy can be impacted by word choice. |
Speakers:
Sue Kezios, Director of Youth Programs, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Harris Muhlstein, University of North Carolina Wilmington
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Session Topic:
Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Electronic Cigarettes: Biology and Chemistry Connections
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 205, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Receive an overview of e-cigarettes and gain ideas for amping up your biology and chemistry instruction by incorporating the science of e-cigarettes. |
Speaker:
Dana Haine, K-12 Science Education Manager, UNC Institute for the Environment
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Session Topic:
Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Engaging Young Scientists Through Fairy Tales
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Providence II, The Westin Charlotte
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| Make the literacy connection to science with fairy tales. Join us as we explore teacher-designed units of study that integrate curriculum standards. We will investigate plant growth and engineer a house for a pig. |
Speakers:
John Hutchens, Director of Special Programs, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Deborah McMurtrie, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Illuminate Literacy Through Science
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ASTE-Sponsored Session: Empower Your Students and Engage Their Families—Learn Seesaw During a Sound Booth Design Challenge!
***CANCELED***
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Independence, The Westin Charlotte
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| Learn how you and students can post video clips, photos, and comments using the safe social media platform Seesaw, while designing a sound booth! |
Speaker:
Margaret Blanchard, Professor of Science Ed., North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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CSSS-Sponsored Session: Designing and Using Equitable 3-D Formative Assessments to Support Meaningful NGSS Investigations
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Tryon, The Westin Charlotte
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| Come examine samples of student responses and explore how to design cognitive assessments of three-dimensional learning and engage in sensemaking to interpret student responses. |
Speakers:
Lizette Burks, State Science Supervisor, Kansas State Dept. of Education
Catherine Mackey, Science Program Manager, Arkansas Dept. of Education
Michele Snyder, Science Curriculum Advisor, Arkansas Dept. of Education
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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NESTA Presents: The Creation of Art and Teaching Earth Science
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Grand Ballroom A/B, The Westin Charlotte
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| The art of Earth science can provide students with authentic art-based activities that can enhance their engagement, such as creating digital images known as “chemoscans.” |
Speaker:
Deborah Ezell, STEAM Coordinator, Chesnee High School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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NSTA Press® Session: Once Upon an Earth Science Book
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Ballroom B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Wish your students could read and write more effectively? Join Jodi Wheeler-Toppen, author of the Once Upon a Science Book series, for lessons that integrate literacy and Earth science. |
Speaker:
Jodi Wheeler-Toppen, Author/Staff Development
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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NGSS—Body Systems: Gas Exchange (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Teachers know their students have many misconceptions about respiration. In this activity from the SEPUP middle level life science program, participants use an acid-base indicator to determine the relative amount of carbon dioxide gas in a sample of their exhaled breath. They consider differences in individual response, explore qualitative versus quantitative measures, and examine the structure of the lungs and their role in the process of respiration. |
Speaker:
Cindy Lilly, Science Teacher, Ocean Bay Middle School
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Session Topic:
Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Martian Genetics: A DNA and Electrophoresis Exploration (Edvotek, Inc.)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 207 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore genetics with our “out of this world” workshop! Imagine being the first scientist to explore Mars and discovering extraterrestrials. How would you use biotechnology to learn about the Martians? Learn how to explore the relationship between genotype and phenotype and how to see DNA in your middle school classroom. This workshop will cover both DNA extraction using spooling and the separation of simulated DNA fragments using electrophoresis. |
Speaker:
Tom Cynkar, Edvotek Inc.
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Patterns in the Sky: Phenomena and 3-D Instruction for Grades K–1 (Amplify)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 213 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Experience how students investigate why the sky looks different in various parts of the world while figuring out Earth’s place in the universe. Get a hands-on dive into Amplify Science for Grades K–1, engaging with this new NGSS-designed curriculum from The Lawrence Hall of Science. |
Speakers:
Sophia Lambertsen, The Learning Design Group, The Lawrence Hall of Science
Rebecca Abbott, Professional Development Specialist, The Lawrence Hall of Science
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Edible Labs
***CANCELED***
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Kings, The Westin Charlotte
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| Serve up new learning in your classroom. Edible labs allow teachers an innovative means of presenting science concepts such as DNA and density to diverse students using food. |
Speakers:
John Vaden, Teacher, Riverdale High School
Lee Ann Richardson, Teacher, Riverdale High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Making the Most of Field Trips to Your Local Zoo
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Trade, The Westin Charlotte
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| We will demonstrate NGSS-focused teacher-led activities that can be carried out during your field trip to your local zoo. |
Speakers:
Leslie Wilhoit, School Programs Coordinator, North Carolina Zoo
Linda Kinney, Manager of Play and School Programs, North Carolina Zoo
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Session Topic:
Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Inquiry in Action: Investigating Matter K–5
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 201 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| What makes it rain? M&M’S® versus Skittles? Baking soda versus baking powder? Hands-on activities with free animations help your elementary students build foundational concepts in chemistry. |
Speakers:
James Kessler, Manager, Office of K-8 Science, American Chemical Society
Patricia Galvan, Science Education Specialist, American Chemical Society
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Beams to Bridges: Graphing Stress-Strain Curves
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 218 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| A hands-on beam lab produces graphs critical to understanding beam properties for engineering. We will focus on making, interpreting, and teaching the graphs in a classroom. |
Speakers:
Scott Spohler, Science Department Chair, Global Impact STEM Academy
Briana Richardson, Teacher, Washington High School
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Building a Unit Plan Using American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) Resources
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 212 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Come learn how to put together a successful unit plan using the wide variety of classroom resources available on AACT’s website. |
Speaker:
Kimberly Duncan, Professional Learning Associate, American Association of Chemistry Teachers
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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An Outdoor Hub for Science Learning
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Discover the Durham Public Schools Hub Farm, a 30-acre farm and community partnership that serves as an outdoor classroom where students learn through experiential learning. |
Speakers:
Linda Tugurian, Science Specialist, Durham Public Schools
Willow Alston-Socha, K-5th Science Specialist, Durham Public Schools
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Session Topic:
Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Keynote Presentation: Scientific Research, Amazonian Conservation, and K–12 Classrooms: A Story of Potential Energy
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9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Ballroom C/D, Charlotte Convention Center
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When disciplines meet—discovery often follows. A lot can be gained by stepping out of our comfort zone, but taking those steps is too often inherently difficult, requiring plenty of work to get in the right position. Join National Geographic Explorer Andrés Ruzo for a journey into the Amazon, to explore the forces threatening the jungle, and potential solutions that may come from crossing disciplines and grade levels. In 2011, Andrés became the first geothermal scientist granted permission to study the sacred Boiling River of the Amazon. He believes that environmental responsibility and economic prosperity can go hand in hand, and uses science to unite both aims.
NSTA wishes to thank National Geographic Learning | Cengage for sponsoring this speaker. |
Speaker:
Andrés Ruzo, Geothermal Scientist/National Geographic Explorer, Boiling River Project
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Featured Speaker
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NGSS—Evolution: Investigating Embryology (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Students analyze and interpret skeletal and embryological images to identify patterns of similarities and differences across species that look very different as mature animals. Students identify patterns of similarities throughout developmental time to infer evolutionary relationships not obvious in the mature animals. Relates to MS-LS4-3 (Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity). |
Speaker:
Cindy Lilly, Science Teacher, Ocean Bay Middle School
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Autopsy: Forensic Dissection Featuring Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Pigs (Carolina Biological Supply Co.)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 208A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Ready for a dissection that is on the cutting edge? With this “real” classroom autopsy, easily revitalize your mammalian structure and function lesson while employing three-dimensional instruction. Dissect a Carolina’s Perfect Solution pig by modeling the protocols of a professional forensic pathologist. Come experience our exclusive Perfect Solution specimens. |
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Exploring STEAM with Transformation (Edvotek, Inc.)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 207 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Transforming bacteria with plasmids that express brightly colored or fluorescent proteins is an unforgettable way to teach the central dogma of molecular biology. Why not take it a step further and see the art your students can create using their transformed bacteria? We will review tips and tricks to maximize classroom success and also ask you to dust off your paintings skills! Artistic? Our favorite design will win a free kit. |
Speaker:
Tom Cynkar, Edvotek Inc.
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Harnessing Spider Silk: Phenomena and 3-D Instruction for Grades 6–8 (Amplify)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 213 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Experience how students investigate how to breed spiders whose silk can be used for medical purposes, while figuring out principles of genes, traits, and reproduction. Get a hands-on dive into the newest curriculum from The Lawrence Hall of Science, designed from the ground up for the NGSS. |
Speakers:
Sophia Lambertsen, The Learning Design Group, The Lawrence Hall of Science
Rebecca Abbott, Professional Development Specialist, The Lawrence Hall of Science
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Under the Influence: Proteins, Enzymes, and How Water Drives Structure and Function (3D Molecular Designs)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 207D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Investigate enzyme structure/function and the role water plays in protein folding using 5E instructional design. Engage students with molecular phenomena by exploring and explaining the properties of water and enzyme structure and function using hands-on/minds-on materials. Elaborate and evaluate with an insecticide enzyme inhibition model. |
Speakers:
Gina Vogt, Secondary Education Program Manager, 3D Molecular Designs
Tim Herman, Director, MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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The Longitudinal Results of Camp Invention’s STEAM Pedagogy (National Inventors Hall of Fame)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 213D, Charlotte Convention Center
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Review findings from our recent longitudinal study exploring innovation. How do inventors and hands-on STEAM learning impact our children? Find out what is next for summer out-of-school-time STEAM programming. Explore how we inspire and motivate children to use creative and critical problem-solving while immersed in real-life science investigations.
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Speaker:
Alaina Rutledge, National Inventors Hall of Fame/Camp Invention
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Dynamic DNA: More Than Just As, Ts, Gs, and Cs (3D Molecular Designs)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 207D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore a variety of hands-on/minds-on instructional materials that introduce students to DNA as a double-stranded helical molecule, as information (a sequence of As, Ts, Gs, and Cs) that encodes proteins, and as a 3.2 billion base-pair genome. Analyze the ß-globin gene to discover the anatomy of a gene. |
Speakers:
Gina Vogt, Secondary Education Program Manager, 3D Molecular Designs
Tim Herman, Director, MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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What’s So Phenomenal About Phenomena? (Amplify)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 213 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| You’ve probably heard about phenomenon-based instruction. Figure out what this actually means and how it’s embodied in an NGSS-designed curriculum. Leaders from The Lawrence Hall of Science will deliver this interactive presentation to unpack the meaning of phenomenon-based instruction through sharing the Hall’s research-based pedagogy. |
Speakers:
Sophia Lambertsen, The Learning Design Group, The Lawrence Hall of Science
Rebecca Abbott, Professional Development Specialist, The Lawrence Hall of Science
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Space Science for the Modern, Interactive Classroom (Simulation Curriculum Corp)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 217D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join us to see Simulation Curriculum’s acclaimed Starry Night on the Web. Now our complete curriculum solutions for space science for grades 5–12 with animations, stunning simulations, and classroom-ready NGSS lessons are available for Chromebooks, Windows, Mac OS, iPads, and Android tablets. |
Speaker:
Herb Koller, Consultant, Simulation Curriculum Corp.
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Solving Crimes with Science: Forensics for Your Classroom (AEOP)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 213A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| With TV shows like CSI and NCIS, forensics is very popular with students these days. Come experience some hands-on forensic activities that you can take back to your science classroom. Don’t commit the crime of letting this workshop pass you by! Also, learn about the AEOP, GEMS, and UNITE programs that give students the chance to experience STEM enrichment over the summer! |
Speakers:
Jarod Phillips, NSTA
Matthew Hartman, eCYBERMISSION Content Manager, NSTA
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Using Maggots, Flies, and Flesh to Solve a Mystery! (Texas Instruments)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 217A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| A decomposing corpse is found in a field. Four possible missing persons fit the description. But who is it? Using clues near the scene will help determine identity. Forensic anthropologist Diane France helped to develop this free middle school and high school forensic science lesson. |
Speaker:
Jeffrey Lukens, Retired Science Teacher, Sioux Falls School District
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Left at the Scene of the Crime: Introduction to Forensic Science (Edvotek, Inc.)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 207 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore genetic diversity using forensic science! Your students become crime scene investigators as they analyze biological evidence using blood typing and DNA fingerprinting. An agglutination test is used to conclusively identify crime scene samples as “blood” and to preliminarily screen suspects by ABO type. Next, gel electrophoresis is used to create DNA profiles from crime scene and suspect samples. |
Speaker:
Tom Cynkar, Edvotek Inc.
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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NGSS—Chemical Reactions: Designing Better Chemical Batteries (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Students investigate how chemical energy can be transformed via a chemical process into electrical energy. After building a prototype wet cell, students brainstorm improvements and build, test, and evaluate new prototypes to meet a set of predetermined criteria within specified constraints. |
Speaker:
Cindy Lilly, Science Teacher, Ocean Bay Middle School
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Biotechnology: The Science of Our Age—Are Your Students Prepared? (Bio-Rad Laboratories)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 203B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Glowing cats? Designer babies! Empower students to be independent thinkers. Learn from a leader in biotechnology teaching how to build your lab program step-by-step with equipment, supplies, and student credentials. |
Speakers:
Tamica Stubbs, Bio-Rad Laboratories
Sherri Andrews, Cts, Bio-Rad Laboratories
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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The Smithsonian Presents ENERGY in ACTION (Carolina Biological Supply Co.)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 208A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| How does energy move and change? Answer this question and others while experiencing one of the new modules from the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ series. Understand and use the Energy Model Diagram to construct an evidence-based explanation supporting the claim that energy can move and change. |
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Using a District Science Coaching Model to Improve Teacher Instruction and Retention
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12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Durham Public Schools has created a model with four district coaches working with middle school and high school teachers needing support with planning and instruction. |
Speakers:
Linda Tugurian, Science Specialist, Durham Public Schools
Terri Ray, Teacher Mentor, Durham Public Schools
Christopher Campbell, Middle School Science Content Coach, Durham Public Schools
Sam Fuerst, Teacher, Northern High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Keep Calm and Chemistry On: Successful Lab Activities for the New Chemistry Teacher (Carolina Biological Supply Co.)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 208A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore easy, engaging, and safe chemistry activities that guarantee a reaction in your students. Whether you’re new to chemistry or feeling out of your element, create excitement with hands-on labs, demonstrations, and Carolina’s digital content. These lab activities support three-dimensional learning and work every time, not just periodically. |
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Exploring the Genetics of Taste: SNP Analysis of the PTC Gene Using PCR (Edvotek, Inc.)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 207 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore the relationship between genotype and phenotype using phenylthiocarbamide (PTC). Some think PTC tastes bitter, while others find it tasteless. The ability to taste PTC has been linked to variations in a taste receptor gene. Learn to use PCR to distinguish between PTC alleles. We will share tips and tricks along the way to ensure experimental success! |
Speaker:
Tom Cynkar, Edvotek Inc.
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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NGSS—Land, Water, and Human Interactions: Modeling Nutrients as Contaminants (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Students use a model to gather evidence about the interaction of soil, water, and fertilizers in a laboratory investigation to understand how human activities have altered the environment. They apply the crosscutting concept of cause and effect to human activity and environmental impacts. |
Speaker:
Cindy Lilly, Science Teacher, Ocean Bay Middle School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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NESTA Session: How Can You Measure THAT?
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Kings, The Westin Charlotte
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| Measurement beyond rulers, balances, and beakers…with digital images students have access to unprecedented data. Bring a laptop and learn how to measure any image, as well as analyze intensity and color using free software. Resources shown will apply to Earth science, but there are also many applications to physical and biological sciences. |
Speaker:
Tim Martin, Earth Science Teacher, Greensboro Day School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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NMLSTA-Sponsored Session: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Variation of Traits
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Independence, The Westin Charlotte
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| Traits. Proteins. Genetic expression. As knowledge of trait development grows, so do implications. Immersing learners in an interdisciplinary approach engages students in real-life problem solving. |
Speaker:
Liz Martinez, Curriculum & Professional Development Specialist, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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NGSS@NSTA Forum: Selecting Phenomena to Motivate Student Sensemaking
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Ballroom C/D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The right phenomena are key ingredients in successful three-dimensional teaching and learning. Emphasis will be placed on what makes some phenomena better than others and how to use them successfully in the classroom. |
Speaker:
Ted Willard, Director, NGSS@NSTA, NSTA
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Amazing Science Trade Books for Primary Grades
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Providence II, The Westin Charlotte
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| Learn about the best, most effective, and favorite science trade books from years of science/literacy integration in primary grades. An annotated book list will be provided. |
Speakers:
Patricia Bricker, Associate Professor, Western Carolina University
Melissa Faetz, Instructor, Western Carolina University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Illuminate Literacy Through Science
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An Integrated STEM Approach to Exploring Stormwater Run-Off: Youth and Teachers as Altruists, Conservationists, Tinkerers, and Analysts
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Providence I, The Westin Charlotte
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| The UNCG BRIDGES’ participants investigate environmental problems using science, engineering, and computing. Join us as we share the Saturday Academy’s stormwater run-off curriculum scope, sequence, and sample activities. |
Speakers:
Heidi Carlone, Professor, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
David Schouweiler, Graduate Assistant, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Michelle Lovett, Southwest Guilford High School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
High-Voltage Science Strategies Beyond Standards
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K–5 Student-Designed Learning Experiences
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Providence III, The Westin Charlotte
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| Standards drive the contact knowledge but students accelerate their learning experiences creating and designing the application. Give your students the opportunity to experience their highest level of learning STEM/science standards. |
Speaker:
Angela Adams, Science Curriculum Specialist K-5, Cumberland County Schools
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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Using NASA in Your Classroom and Go to NASA!
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 205, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Come learn how to go to the best professional development you've ever attended! You will also learn how to use the NASA website for amazing lessons and activities! |
Speaker:
Meridith Mitchell, Middle School Science Teacher & Coach, Invest Collegiate Imagine
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Makerspace Challenges for the Science Classroom
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Tryon, The Westin Charlotte
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| Makerspace challenges develop critical thinkers who can solve problems encountered in STEM careers. Learn about a partnership with higher education, local businesses, government, and schools. |
Speakers:
Jessica Schouweiler, Innovative Programs Coordinator, Newton-Conover City Schools
Tracy Hall, Director of Education Matters, Catawba Valley Community College
Regina Barrier, Director, NW Outreach Office, The Science House at North Carolina State University
Joshua Ring, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Lenoir-Rhyne University
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, General Science Education, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Connecting Projects to Content
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Want extension projects in your class without giving up instructional time? Here are some tips and techniques for middle school and high school to connect projects to content. |
Speaker:
Lori Khan, Science Teacher, Triangle Day School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Using the NSTA Learning Center as an Online Textbook
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 206 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Professors are invited to learn how to use the NSTA digital resources and the Learning Center as an online textbook when teaching science preservice teachers. |
Speakers:
Flavio Mendez, NSTA
Megan Doty, NSTA
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Let’s Get Wet—Wind, Water, and Weather for Grades PreK–3
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Trade, The Westin Charlotte
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| Don’t look now, but the CCSS asks that you teach Earth sciences as early as kindergarten, and the NGSS have specific goals for early primary. No more procrastinating! The good news is that you have your equipment. Come get easy activities, lit basics, and basic teacher background so that you can start right away! |
Speakers:
Ruth Ruud, Adjunct Instructor, Cleveland State University
Juliana Texley, Science Writer/Instructor, Central Michigan University
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Say What: Communication Through Sound or Light
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 212 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Amp up your science instruction with a challenging design/build using sound or light by designing/building a device that uses/amplifies the light or sound for communication. |
Speakers:
Judith McDonald, Associate Professor, Belmont Abbey College
Alisa Wickliff, Center for STEM Education, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Warren DiBiase, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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3D Visualization: Applications of Technology, Innovation, and Protoyping
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 218 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Looking for engaging ways of using technology in the classroom? Explore methods and digital resources that can be used to engage students in learning science content. Examine 3D printed objects and see how they can be used to engage students, foster inquiry, and support the curriculum. |
Speakers:
Beverly Owens, 8th-Grade Science Teacher, Kings Mountain Middle School
Brian Soash, Educator Community Leader, Science Friday
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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The Highs and Lows of Weather: Project Atmosphere
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 216 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Engaging weather content does not have to be limited to extreme events. Using a hands-on approach to “see” and understand weather systems will grasp learners' attention and help them apply concepts to current weather data. |
Speaker:
Amethyst Klein, STEAM Teacher K-5th, University Park Creative Arts School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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The Radio Sky
***CANCELED***
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 202 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Come explore supernova remnants and nebulae and learn about their structure and movement. You will learn to control a radio telescope live over the internet and collect data that can be used in a series of lab activities that address topics like waves and light spectra, Doppler shift, reading graphs and data tables, and determining movement and structure with math appropriate for middle and high school. |
Speakers:
Christi Whitworth, Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
Tim Delisle, Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Teaching Problem Solving in the K–2 Classroom Through Epidemiology
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: VIP Suite 102, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Epidemiology encompasses many 21st-century skills, including investigating problems, analyzing data, and finding patterns. Join me for a lesson that can develop problem-solving skills. |
Speaker:
Kerrie Lalli, Magnet Science Teacher, Walter G. Byers School
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Teaching “Hard” Concepts with Gooey Labs
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: VIP Suite 103, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Enhance and deepen science and math concepts taught in traditionally “fun” polymer labs. Add more scientific processes to make them inquiry-based. Take home a CD of information. |
Speaker:
Scott Spohler, Science Department Chair, Global Impact STEM Academy
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Using Models to Uncover Student Misconceptions in Chemistry (3D Molecular Designs)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 207D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Uncover students’ conceptual understanding of atoms, molecules, and compounds using the NGSS. Explore chemistry topics in polarity, pH, density, solubility, bonding, and more with three-dimensional teaching and learning manipulatives! Make learner thinking visible through student-centered simulations of dissociation and neutralization. Great formative assessment probes provided! |
Speakers:
Gina Vogt, Secondary Education Program Manager, 3D Molecular Designs
Tim Herman, Director, MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Inquiry Science as the Core of STEM Instruction: A Classroom Teacher’s Perspective
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 211 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Participate in inquiry activities that build student interest, conceptual understanding, and critical thinking. Learn classroom-tested strategies for implementing, managing, and supporting inquiry, too. |
Speakers:
Melaine Rickard, Teacher, Western Middle School
Todd Guentensberger, Executive Director, Center for Inquiry Based Learning
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Don’t Become a Basket Case: Integrate Engineering with Ease Using Case Studies
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 201 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Want to add more engineering to your science class? Explore hands-on case studies that teach the science and engineering processes. |
Speakers:
M. Gail Jones, Professor, North Carolina State University
Megan Ennes, PhD Student, North Carolina State University
Rebecca Hite, Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University
Elysa Corin, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Learning Innovation
Gina Childers, Assistant Professor, University of North Georgia
Emily Cayton, Assistant Professor, Campbell University
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Polymers: Basics for the Science Classroom
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Sharon, The Westin Charlotte
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| Simple demonstrations, labs, and activities bring polymers into your curriculum that are STEM relevant. Concepts include formation, classification, structure and properties. I'll share NGSS correlations and a CD of activities/information. |
Speaker:
Debbie Goodwin, Retired High School Science Teacher
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Session Topic:
Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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A Royal Disease
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 209B/210B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Make lasting connections between your curriculum and real STEM careers by turning your classroom into a R&D laboratory investigating an experimental treatment for hemophilia! |
Speaker:
Erin Bingham, Director of Programming, BioNetwork
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Supercharge Your Instruction with ALGAE!
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Room: Sharon, The Westin Charlotte
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| The future will run on algae! Join us to see how algae-based lessons and activities will empower your students to fuel the future. |
Speaker:
Harris Muhlstein, University of North Carolina Wilmington
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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Educating Outside of the Box and the Classroom
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Get your students up and moving with several fun nature-based science activities. Hear how to use the outdoors to enhance science indoors. |
Speakers:
Michelle Evans, Director of Education, Anne Springs Close Greenway
Sara Lee, Anne Springs Close Greenway
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Session Topic:
Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Integrating E-Books into the Secondary Classroom
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 206 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Engaging and innovative—learn how interactive multimedia elements and text from interactive e-books can enhance science learning in middle school and high school. |
Speaker:
Leisa Clark, NSTA
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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JetStream: An Online School for Weather
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 216 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| JetStream is a free online resource from the National Weather Service with lesson plans and demonstrations for classroom teaching on various aspects of weather. |
Speaker:
Dennis Cain, NOAA National Weather Service
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Strengthening Science Reasoning and Language for All Students Through Active 3-D Learning
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Trade, The Westin Charlotte
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| Explore balloon popping (or not popping) and learn how to engage ALL students in the collaborative reasoning and complex discussion of the rigorous and sophisticated 3-D framework. |
Speakers:
Rita MacDonald, Academic Language Researcher, Wisconsin Center for Education Research
David Crowther, NSTA President and Professor of Science Education, University of Nevada, Reno
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Energize Your Science Program with Fresh Food, Fresh Air, and a Fresh Approach
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: VIP Suite 102, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn how North Carolina's #1 crop, sweet potatoes, is used to teach science, math, school gardening, nutrition, agriculture, and social studies through hands-on activities. |
Speakers:
Ted Miracle, Devonshire Elementary School
Alec Macaulay, Out Teach
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Exploring Our World and Beyond Using NASA Online STEM Resources
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Harris, The Westin Charlotte
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| How to improve your STEM instruction using NASA online resources with special emphasis placed on NASA’s missions to explore our solar system and beyond! |
Speaker:
Edward Donovan, Adjunct Professor of Science, University of South Carolina Upstate
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Taking Trade Books and Science Outdoors
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 203A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The co-author of Teaching Science Through Trade Books joins forces with the author of Outdoor Science to share practical lessons and strategies from both books. |
Speakers:
Steve Rich, MSP Consultant, University of West Georgia
Christine Anne Royce, NSTA President, Prof. & Co-Dir. of MAT, Shippensburg University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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DNA, Proteins, and the Molecular Unity of Life
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 218 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| What shapes the characteristics of living things? Discover materials that explore molecular processes fundamental to life and set the stage for evolution or genetics units. http://teach.genetics.utah.edu |
Speakers:
Christy Barba, P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, University of Florida
Mickey MacDonald, P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, University of Florida
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Beyond Spaceship Earth
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 211 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore classroom STEM investigations related to the International Space Station. Discover opportunities to apply science practices through designing experiments or engineering solutions for the ISS. |
Speaker:
Becky Wolfe, Director School Programs and Educational Resources, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Increasing Science Vocabulary Through Student Engagement
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 209B/210B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Using science vocabulary throughout the day increases the chances students will use the vocabulary to ask questions, define problems, and engage in scientific discovery. |
Speaker:
Sarah Winchell, Science Education Consutant, Science is for Kids
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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From A to V—Engaging All Learners Through Alternate Realities
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 219 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Want to engage students/teachers in their learning? Take them beyond the four walls of the classroom and into another reality! A media coordinator and a STEM coordinator team up to demonstrate various augmented and virtual reality tools. Leave with AR and VR experience and practical how-to’s! |
Speakers:
Valerie Sellars, STEM Program Specialist, Graham High School
Tracey Patterson, Graham High School
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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Connecting Concepts: Science, Engineering, and Literacy
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Providence II, The Westin Charlotte
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| Participate in hands-on activities that will take you through the Engineering Design Process. Learn about simple materials you can use to reinforce literacy skills, while sparking students’ curiosity, enhancing critical-thinking skills, and encouraging innovation and prototyping. |
Speakers:
Beverly Owens, 8th-Grade Science Teacher, Kings Mountain Middle School
Brian Soash, Educator Community Leader, Science Friday
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Illuminate Literacy Through Science
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NSTA Press® Session: Argument-Driven Inquiry in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics: Lab Investigations for Grades 9–12
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Ballroom B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn about Argument-Driven Inquiry and how it can help your students learn to use disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and science and engineering practices to explain natural phenomena. |
Speaker:
Victor Sampson, Associate Professor of STEM Education, The University of Texas at Austin
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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NCSTA Share-a-Palooza
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Grand Ballroom C/D, The Westin Charlotte
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| Join me as I’m joined by as many as 50 dedicated science educators from across the state, with each sharing his or her most successful activity. Share-a-thons will take place at the same time for elementary; middle school; and Earth, life, and physical sciences. A keynote speaker will follow. Have a crazy fun time! |
Speakers:
Manley Midgett, Program Chair- Charlotte Area Conference, Meredith College
Jaycie Almond, Student, Pfeiffer University
Evelyn Baldwin, Science Department Chair, Wake STEM Early College High School
Molly Barlow, Teacher, Challenger Early College High School
Tiffany Bartholomew, Student, Pfeiffer University
Randy Bechtel
William Burgess, Teacher, Wake STEM Early College High School
Megan Charlton, Teacher, Cabarrus County School
Jordan Coley, Student, Pfeiffer University
Heather Drye, Teacher
Courtney Earnhardt, Student, Pfeiffer University
Adrienne Evans, Teacher, Columbus Career and College Academy
Diane Perry Folk, Teacher, Rowan Salisbury Schools
Edwin Garcia-Arzola, Student, Pfeiffer University
Andrea Gladden
Sharon Green, Teacher, Caldwell Early College High School
Clifton Hudson, STEM Coordinator, Martin County Schools
Mariah Jones, Student, Pfeiffer University
Amy Juliana, Education Manager, NC Forestry Association
Lori Khan, Science Teacher, Triangle Day School
Judith McDonald, Associate Professor, Belmont Abbey College
Meridith Mitchell, Middle School Science Teacher & Coach, Invest Collegiate Imagine
Jean Pelezo, Stoney Point Elementary School
Tammi Remsburg, Resource Conservation Coordinator, Cabarrus Soil & Water Conservation District
Paige Richards
Steven Roberts, Caldwell Career Center Middle College
Ma'Kira Settle, Student, Pfeiffer University
Lauren Smith, Science Teacher, Challenger Early College HS
Lindsay Smith, Mooresville High School
Janice Swab, Meredith College
Megan Walsh, Student, Pfeiffer University
Leslie Wilhoit, School Programs Coordinator, North Carolina Zoo
Anna Williams, Student, Pfeiffer University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Cancer Investigators: Medical Diagnostics in Your Classroom (Edvotek, Inc.)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 207 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Cancer contributes to almost one in every four deaths in the United States. Fortunately, innovations in biomedical research have improved our understanding of the differences between normal and cancer cells. In this hands-on workshop, participants use microscopy and electrophoresis to explore the hallmarks of cancer. |
Speaker:
Tom Cynkar, Edvotek Inc.
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Fascinate Your Students with Glowing Bacteria (Bio-Rad Laboratories)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 203B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Make bacteria glow fluorescent green in this hands-on transformation lab. Bacterial transformation is one of the most important techniques in genetic modification and medicine production. |
Speakers:
Tamica Stubbs, Bio-Rad Laboratories
Sherri Andrews, Cts, Bio-Rad Laboratories
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Featured Presentation: Novel Engineering and Integrated STEM Lessons for Developing Literacy and Problem-Solving Skills
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Ballroom A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Novel Engineering is an NSF-funded and research-based, literacy-focused approach to integrated STEM lessons for K–8 classrooms—with the term “integrated” meaning that engineering design challenges provide the opportunity for students to research and apply concepts and skills from literally any other content area, such as science, math, social studies, ELA, art, and music. Join Amber as she presents the guiding principles of integrated lesson planning, video and written examples of students engaged in Novel Engineering, recent research and trends, and why in the world we think engineering should be a part of the K–8 classroom. |
Speaker:
Amber Leigh McFarland Kendall, Coordinator of STEM Partnership Development, North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Featured Speaker
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Track:
Illuminate Literacy Through Science
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NGSS—Weather and Climate: Atmosphere, Climate, and Global Warming (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Students look at historical data spanning the past 100 years to try to understand the causes of current global warming. They ask questions related to the data to figure out what the evidence indicates and to better understand how human activities relate to global warming. Relates to MS-ESS2-6 (Earth’s Systems) and MS-ESS3-5 (Earth and Human Activity). |
Speaker:
Cindy Lilly, Science Teacher, Ocean Bay Middle School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Introduction to Wisconsin Fast Plants® (Carolina Biological Supply Co.)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 208A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Experience the versatility of Wisconsin Fast Plants. These quick-growing plants engage students and are ideal for all grade levels…easily integrating disciplinary core ideas; crosscutting concepts; and practices in life cycle—heredity and inheritance, variation and evolution, and environmental science lessons. Learn to plant, pollinate, and teach with Fast Plants. |
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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“Going with the Flow” of Genetic Information (MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 207D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Guide your students in the development and use of models as tools for “making sense” of phenomena. Learn how to help your students “think with models” to explain the cellular processes of transcription and translation as they relate to a genome sequencing molecular story. Handouts! |
Speakers:
Gina Vogt, Secondary Education Program Manager, 3D Molecular Designs
Tim Herman, Director, MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Zombies Get OUT! (Texas Instruments)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 217A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Zombies are people, too! But you don’t want them in your house. Join us to build a humane zombie repulsion device using a calculator, flashlight, and a little ingenuity. This session will combine some physical science with a little coding (no coding experience required) to create an exciting STEM project for your middle school or high school science class. |
Speakers:
Wendy Peel, Texas Instruments
Fred Fotsch, Texas Instruments
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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STEM Challenge: Keeping Students Engaged with Problem Solving (AEOP)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 213A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The practices included in the NGSS are all based on exploring and solving problems. The act of engaging students in this problem solving can often be a problem itself. Join in to solve puzzles that you can take back to the classroom. Also hear about the online STEM competition, eCYBERMISSION, that gives students a chance to explore and solve problems using science and engineering and how you and your students can participate at no cost. |
Speaker:
Matthew Hartman, eCYBERMISSION Content Manager, NSTA
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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NASCAR PBLs ≥ Beyond S=D/T (NASCAR Hall of Fame)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 207A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Racing and NASCAR is more than applied science, it is real-world engineering, math, and technology at 200 mph. Discover and work on PBLs that extend learning beyond the classroom. Take home kits of ideas and materials for classroom application. |
Speakers:
Eliza Russell, Education Manager, NASCAR Hall of Fame
Jason Beideck, NASCAR Hall of Fame
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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AMSE-Sponsored Session: George W. Carver Conversation Series on Diversity and Equity
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Room: Kings, The Westin Charlotte
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| Honoring the life of George Washington Carver, join AMSE as we dialogue to create action plans to incorporate equitable opportunities for ALL students in science. |
Speakers:
Marion Reeves, Science Education Consultant
Sharon Delesbore, Administrator, Fort Bend ISD
Pamela Gilchrist, Director, Imhotep and Kyran Academy, The Science House at North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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SC-1: The IMAGINE-NC Project: Integrating Mathematics and Geology in Eastern North Carolina
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Room: 201 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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Ticket Price: $20 on-site
Purchase tickets when you register online or via the Charlotte Attendee Service Center if you're already registered.
Developed by the Aurora Fossil Museum and East Carolina University science and education faculty, IMAGINE-NC activities link grade-appropriate mathematics with geology. This short course will include examples of hands-on activities and curriculum developed for the project. Important themes addressed are fossils, landforms, Earth materials, mapping, hydrologic cycle, and geologic time. Join us to learn about incorporating similar activities into your classroom. Click here for more information. |
Speakers:
Cynthia Crane, Aurora Fossil Museum
Alex Manda, Associate Professor, East Carolina University
Terri Woods, Associate Professor, East Carolina University
Linda Mitchell, Associate Professor, East Carolina University
Anthony Thompson, Associate Professor, East Carolina University
Elizabeth Doster, East Carolina University
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Short Course
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NCSTA Membership Meeting and Guest Speakers
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3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
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Room: Grand Ballroom C/D, The Westin Charlotte
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| UNC-TV/Public Media North Carolina proudly presents a series of aligned and highly interactive physical science lessons that are designed specifically for North Carolina students, and are completely free for use in the classroom, at home, and in informal learning settings. Featuring two educational prongs—interactive, personalized e-learning modules that deliver information accessible to students of all learning styles, and comprehensive 5E+ Lesson Cycles that transform classroom settings into investigative laboratories—UNC-TV’s science lessons are aligned to NCES standards and focused on NGSS requirements.Join UNC-TV producers Frank Graff and Paula Edelson, (and acclaimed science author Elizabeth Snoke Harris) for an engaging introduction to these vibrant lessons. |
Speakers:
Paula Edelson, UNC-TV
Frank Graff, Broadcast Producer/Reporter, UNC-TV
Beth Snoke Harris, Science Author
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Meeting
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Incorporating Video Lab Conclusions into Student Digital Lab Reports
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Room: Providence III, The Westin Charlotte
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| Having students create a (YouTube) video lab conclusion is a powerful assessment tool that can improve an instructor’s assessment of student understanding. |
Speaker:
Suzanne Morrow, Physics Instructor, Tampa Preparatory School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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NGSS—Energy: Hot Bulbs (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Students apply their understanding of the concepts of energy transfer and transformation to compare the efficiencies of two different types of light bulbs. They do so by measuring the amount of thermal energy produced by the two bulbs, applying the law of conservation of energy, and calculating how much of the electrical energy supplied was converted into light energy. |
Speaker:
Cindy Lilly, Science Teacher, Ocean Bay Middle School
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Solve the Mystery of the Beads in a Bottle (Carolina Biological Supply Co.)
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 208A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Make sense of density with the Smithsonian’s STCMS™ Matter and Its Interactions unit. Experience three-dimensional learning with this unit that uses a density phenomenon at its core. Leave with a better understanding of how student-planned investigations enhance their understanding. |
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Are Increased Incidences of Infection the Result of Climate Change? (Bio-Rad Laboratories)
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 203B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Why does climate change matter to me? There have been increased reports of infections with symptoms such as gastoenteritis, bloody stools, fever, and dark blisters. Find out which suspected microbes are associated with this increase and why they may be more common as the average temperature on Earth increases. |
Speaker:
Tamica Stubbs, Bio-Rad Laboratories
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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What’s in My Lunch? Using Biotechnology to Detect GMOs and Common Allergens (Edvotek, Inc.)
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 207 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Biotech got its first break with the domestication of animals and plants and the use of microorganisms to make cheese, bread, beer, and wine. We want to bring the field back to these rich roots with two of our most delectable experiments! Discover how to identify foods containing GMOs by separating amplified DNA using gel electrophoresis. Next, use the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect common food allergens. |
Speaker:
Tom Cynkar, Edvotek Inc.
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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NGSS@NSTA Forum Session: Designing and Using Equitable Formative Assessments to Support Meaningful 3-D Science Investigations
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: Ballroom C/D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Come examine samples of student responses and explore how to design formative assessments of three-dimensional (3-D) learning and engage in sense-making to interpret student responses. |
Speakers:
Lizette Burks, State Science Supervisor, Kansas State Dept. of Education
Catherine Mackey, Science Program Manager, Arkansas Dept. of Education
Michele Snyder, Science Curriculum Advisor, Arkansas Dept. of Education
Ted Willard, Director, NGSS@NSTA, NSTA
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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NOAA in Your Backyard: Local Educator Resources and Free Professional Development Are Closer Than You Think!
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: Providence I, The Westin Charlotte
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| The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has hundreds of facilities and professional communicators across the nation. Get connected to guest speakers, field trips, citizen science opportunities, and local and national professional development opportunities. |
Speakers:
Jeannine Montgomery, Education Coordinator, NOAA Office of Education
Lindsay Smith, Mooresville High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
High-Voltage Science Strategies Beyond Standards
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ASTC-Sponsored Session: Pump Up Your Energy Game with Informal Energy Activities
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: Independence, The Westin Charlotte
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| Struggling to make energy engaging for students? Join expert museum educators to create wind-powered cardboard buildings, solar-power cars, and more through problem-based energy activities. |
Speakers:
Ann Hernandez, Program Manager, Professional Development, Association of Science-Technology Centers
Laura Borboley, Discovery Place
Sydney Jenkins, Discovery Place
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Learning Science, Learning Language: Changing Perspectives on English Language Learners
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 205, Charlotte Convention Center
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| We will share experiences from a co-taught course that expanded the science teacher's understanding of and skills for working with English language learners. |
Speakers:
Kelly Costner, Associate Professor, Winthrop University
Cassandra Bell, Biology Instructor, Winthrop University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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The Best STEM Books for Kids: What Are They, How Are They Selected, How to Use Them!
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 206 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Wondering how to add literacy to your STEM lessons? Come learn about NSTA's initiative "Best STEM Books" and how to identify and integrate the best STEM books. |
Speakers:
Emily Brady, NSTA
J. Carrie Launius, NSTA Director, District XI
Juliana Texley, Science Writer/Instructor, Central Michigan University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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High School Teachers: Birds of a Feather
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: Queens, The Westin Charlotte
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| Facilitated by NSTA’s High School Committee, join in to discover NSTA resources, participate in discussions, as well as share high school needs/concerns in your state. How can we help? |
Speaker:
Carrie Jones, NSTA Director, High School Science Teaching, Middle Creek High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Do Your Students Really Understand Chemical Equilibrium?
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: Tryon, The Westin Charlotte
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| Learn methods to overcome common student misconceptions. Take part in a hands-on lab with a chemical equilibrium having a large K value. Handouts. |
Speaker:
Greg Dodd, Retired Educator
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Bringing Engaging Content Literacy into Your Science Classroom
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: VIP Suite 103, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join in for a series of reading and writing strategies to engage students in elevating science achievement. |
Speaker:
Linda Linnen, Retired Teacher
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Making Time for Science: Streamlining Preparation and Maximizing Limited School Time
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 212 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Manage your time to prepare activities, fit science into your school day, and strengthen your background. Yes, it is possible! Come for some practical ideas. |
Speakers:
Mary Jean Lynch, Professor & Chair, Dept. of Psychology, North Central College
John Zenchak, Professor of Biology, North Central College
Kristi Zenchak, Professor of Biology, Oakton Community College
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Cold, Flu, or Allergy?
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 216 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Achoo! Spread new learning in your classroom by teaching the difference between cold, flu, and allergy. Conduct a simulated flu test, analyze its results, and learn to select appropriate medicines to treat cold, flu, and allergy. |
Speaker:
Kitchka Petrova, Student, Florida State University
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Engaging Students in Protecting Human Health and the Environment
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 202 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Take part in four hands-on lessons designed to teach middle school and high school students how their actions can impact human health and the environment. |
Speakers:
Kelly Witter, Director of Community Engagement & STEM Education, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Whitney Richardson, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Rebecca Dodder, U.S. EPA Research Triangle Park
Lauren Bamford, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Using Modeling Activities in the High School Chemistry Class
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 218 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Visualization is difficult for many students. Join us as we discuss and demonstrate several modeling activities you can use in your chemistry class. |
Speaker:
Kimberly Duncan, Professional Learning Associate, American Association of Chemistry Teachers
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Flights of Fancy
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 209B/210B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn how to teach very young children about airplanes and how they fly. Get cross-curricular activities highlighting STEAM subjects, and literature, music, and social studies. Our session features literature connections, original songs, easy-to-understand demonstrations, and construction of simple models. |
Speakers:
Karla Wright, Adjunct, Middle Tennessee State University
Phyl Taylor, Adjunct, Middle Tennessee State University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Are You Moody? (Texas Instruments)
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 217A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| We will bring science and coding together as participants learn to do some basic coding (no experience necessary) while developing a mood ring! The science of color mixing is explored while determining the right body temperature thresholds. Is fuchsia flirty? Should green be groovy? It’s up to you! |
Speaker:
Fred Fotsch, Texas Instruments
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Science for Service Learning Success
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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| To move beyond charity to service learning, science topics afford students avenues for learning and growth inside the classroom and out in their community. |
Speaker:
Kate Burton, STEAM Integration Specialist, Trinity School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Critter Crossings in the Classroom
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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Help drive instruction with a Project-Based Learning unit that integrates STEM with CCSS to increase grade 2 students' awareness of interdependent relationships in ecosystems and highway safety. The PBL included collaboration with Department of Transportation. |
Speaker:
Donna Wood, Teacher, Washoe County School District
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Digital and Scientific Literacy Video Projects: The Physics Is Everywhere Project
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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: Providence III, The Westin Charlotte
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| Empower students to create, communicate, and educate using the power of digital media! Use video creation to both instill digital literacy and a love of learning science. The Physics is Everywhere Project challenges students to create a video like a Discovery channel episode that teaches a fundamental physics concept or set of ideas in an informative and entertaining way. Inspire your students and show them that physics is truly EVERYWHERE! This teacher has led this long-term project to illuminate physics learning at his present job since 1999. |
Speaker:
David Iverson, Taipei American School
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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Available Handouts :
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NCSTA Distinguished Service Awards and Reception
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5:00 PM - 7:15 PM
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Room: Grand Ballroom A/B, The Westin Charlotte
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| Science teachers and educators across North Carolina will be recognized for their distinguished service in promoting science education across North Carolina. Classroom teachers, science coordinators, preservice science teachers, university science educators, and informal educators will be recognized for their service. A special reception, in honor of the awardees and NCSTA past presidents, will follow the ceremony. |
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Session Type:
Networking Opportunity
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South Carolina Science Council (SC)2 SC Teacher Breakfast
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Room: Providence I, The Westin Charlotte
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| South Carolina educators, please join the South Carolina Science Council (SC)2 for breakfast and find out what your NSTA State Chapter has planned for the upcoming year. Door prizes! Visit scscience.org for more information. |
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Session Type:
Networking Opportunity
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Pathways and Playlists, Now What?
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Room: Grand Ballroom A/B, The Westin Charlotte
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| Need resources for personalized learning but can’t find time to create the material? Join me to learn how to quickly and effectively create personalized activities for your scholars. |
Speaker:
Lindsay Rice, Nations Ford Elementary School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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Learning Life Science Content Through the Integration of Computer Science and Computational Thinking Practices
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| We will demonstrate how computer science and computational thinking principles can be used to teach middle school students science content and computational thinking practices. |
Speakers:
Danielle Boulden, PhD Candidate in Curriculum and Instruction, North Carolina State University
Bita Akram, Doctoral Student, North Carolina State University
Jennifer Houchins, Research Assistant, North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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District Leadership Considerations for Closing the Science Achievement Gap
***CANCELED***
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| This presentation highlights key perspectives from the leading districts in the state of Florida for science achievement among Black, Hispanic, English language learners, and students of low socioeconomic status. |
Speaker:
Terrance McNeil, Florida A&M University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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ACS Middle Level Session: Solids, Liquids, Gases, and Changes of State
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 201 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore solids, liquids, and changes of state through hands-on activities and molecular model animations from the free 5E lesson plans at middleschoolchemistry.com. |
Speaker:
James Kessler, Manager, Office of K-8 Science, American Chemical Society
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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ASEE Session: STEM ++: Engineering Illuminates Literacy, Social Studies, Math, AND Science
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 203A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Examples of K–5 curricula that integrate all of the STEM disciplines with literacy and social studies standards will be shared. Engage in hands-on design activities and receive classroom pedagogy and management ideas for deeply integrated curriculum. |
Speaker:
Laura Bottomley, Director, The Engineering Place, North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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NSTA Press® Session: Engage Your Students! Designing Meaningful STEM Lessons
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Ballroom B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Calling all nerds and geeks! Learn how to StEMTify lessons through engineering design, constructivism, inquiry, 5E instructional model, and claims, evidence, reasoning. |
Speakers:
Milton Huling, Curriculum Specialist, Polk County Public Schools
Jackie Speake Dwyer, Independent Education Consultant, Learning Sciences International
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Integrating Chromebook with Vernier Data-Collection Technology (Vernier Software & Technology)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 207 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Collecting and analyzing data help students learn critical science concepts that increase test scores and promote science inquiry. Learn how Vernier supports teachers who use Chromebook devices in their classrooms. Experiments such as “Boyle’s Law,” “Grip Strength Comparison,” and “Ball Toss” will be conducted. |
Speaker:
David Carter, Vernier Software & Technology
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Forensic DNA Fingerprinting Plus Engineering on a Budget (Bio-Rad Laboratories)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 203B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Crime scene DNA recovered, suspects identified, a mystery to solve— it’s a job for your students. From pieces to prototype, have your students design, build, and use working electrophoresis units to solve the crime. Learn to make an engaging DNA fingerprinting lesson both engineering based and cheaper. |
Speakers:
Tamica Stubbs, Bio-Rad Laboratories
Sherri Andrews, Cts, Bio-Rad Laboratories
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Assessment for Learning in the Age of the NGSS: Revealing Student Thinking and Taking Action (Amplify)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 213 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore the formative assessment system for Amplify Science, which is designed to help teachers monitor and support students’ three-dimensional learning by providing timely, actionable, and credible information to teachers and suggesting specific instructional responses tailored to that information. |
Speakers:
Sophia Lambertsen, The Learning Design Group, The Lawrence Hall of Science
Rebecca Abbott, Professional Development Specialist, The Lawrence Hall of Science
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Constructing Scientific Explanations Using HHMI BioInteractive Evolution Resources (HHMI BioInteractive)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 213A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Support your students as they learn to construct scientific explanations about natural selection and evolution using free HHMI BioInteractive resources. We will use different strategies to communicate natural selection in the rock pocket mouse and zebrafish. Activities are adaptable to all levels of middle school and high school biology. |
Speakers:
Sydney Bergman, Program Officer, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Robin Bulleri, Science Teacher, Carrboro High School
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Phenomenal Classroom Critters (Carolina Biological Supply Co.)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 208A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Add action and excitement to your science class with live organisms! Discover fun, simple, hands-on three-dimensional activities that use a variety of insects and arthropods. Learn about care and handling, as well as easy ways to introduce phenomena. Additional resources available online for your classroom. |
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Cell Differentiation and Gene Expression (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Students often have trouble conceptualizing how selective gene expression works. We will use manipulatives to teach this concept and explain how it is connected to genetic engineering. Innovative activities are selected from the new Science and Global Issues: Biology program from SEPUP and Lab-Aids. Activities focus on ways to integrate selective gene expression as a relevant and engaging sustainability issue. |
Speaker:
Linda Culpepper, Biology Teacher
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Amping Up Collaboration: Sharing Through Current Best Practices
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Ballroom C/D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Engage with several presenters in an informal flea market–style setting. Participants will leave with several ideas for new lessons and activities. Handouts provided, or bring a flash drive. |
Speaker:
Carrie Jones, NSTA Director, High School Science Teaching, Middle Creek High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Cross-Curricular Projects: Thinking Big and Making It Happen
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 205, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join us for ideas, resources, and insights into planning and implementing cross-curricular, Project-Based Learning STEM lessons, both from the teacher and student perspective. |
Speakers:
William Burgess, Teacher, Wake STEM Early College High School
Evelyn Baldwin, Science Department Chair, Wake STEM Early College High School
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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The Science House Presents: Modeling Instruction for Secondary Science
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Trade, The Westin Charlotte
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| Modeling Instruction provides PD in secondary science that cultivates teachers as experts on the use of guided inquiry. Students learn to develop coherent scientific models. |
Speaker:
Scott Ragan, Assistant Director, North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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NESTA Weather @ Home-Data Collection, Visualization, and Weather Forecasting
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Sharon, The Westin Charlotte
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| Probe how students integrate hands-on weather measurements and mapping using Google Earth data visualization tools. After generating local maps, students go on to analyze national temperature and pressure numeric data to generate real-time weather forecasts. |
Speaker:
Tim Martin, Earth Science Teacher, Greensboro Day School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Science Leader Roundtable
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Kings, The Westin Charlotte
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| Share ideas and concerns for leadership at the state, district, and school level with members of the NSTA Coordination and Supervision Committee. Topics may include leadership teams, elementary curricula, safety, resource vetting, messaging, and professional development. |
Speaker:
John Olson, Science Specialist, Minnesota Dept. of Education
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Science and Literacy in the K–5 Classroom
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 206 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Engage your K–5 students in science and literacy through interactive e-books. This session showcases how interactive e-books, along with hands-on activities, can meaningfully engage students in learning science, English language arts, and mathematics. |
Speaker:
Leisa Clark, NSTA
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Get Outdoors! Integrating Technology and Outdoor Learning with Science Experts
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: VIP Suite 102, Charlotte Convention Center
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| We will share our experiences of teaching outdoors through interactive community partnerships. Come explore innovative ways to incorporate student-created documentaries, web pages, and mobile devices into your K–12 lessons. |
Speakers:
Amy Taylor, Associate Professor, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Dennis Kubasko, Jr., Associate Professor, University of North Carolina Wilmington
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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“Feeling Like a Real Scientist”: Creating Tomorrow’s Scientists
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 211 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Motivate your students to learn science. Find out how to build a science identity, promote science careers, and enhance confidence to learn science. |
Speakers:
Megan Ennes, PhD Student, North Carolina State University
M. Gail Jones, Professor, North Carolina State University
Emily Cayton, Assistant Professor, Campbell University
Tammy Lee, Assistant Professor, East Carolina University
Sarah Carrier, Associate Professor, North Carolina State University
Lanette Phillips, North Carolina State University
Pamela Huff, Grad Student, North Carolina State University
Rebecca Ward, Extension Climatologist, North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Lessons from the Land of Given: Storytelling in the Physical Science and Chemistry Classroom
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: VIP Suite 103, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn how to use storytelling to help students construct problem-solving road maps and bring relevant social issues into the science classroom, increasing student engagement and achievement. |
Speaker:
Lenora Crabtree, Veteran Teacher & Instructor/PhD Student, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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SMASH! Amping Up STEM Education with Pop Culture
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 216 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join us to learn how to blend pop culture into your existing STEM curriculum to engage at-risk learners with unforgettable lessons. |
Speakers:
Shari Brady, Adjunct Faculty, Winston-Salem State University
Matt Brady, Teacher, Parkland Magnet High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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The Land as Text
***CANCELED***
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 212 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Land is a book; characters walk on the pages, writing, reading, sharing the tale. The telling can exclude and complicate, or include and simplify. |
Speaker:
Cecelia King, Regional Education Specialist, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
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Session Topic:
Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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No Bones About It! Let’s Study the Human Body
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Harris, The Westin Charlotte
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| Make learning fun and exciting studying about the human body with hands-on activities to take back to the classroom. Learn how to incorporate literature, music, and science all together to make a unit about the human body exciting and fun. |
Speaker:
Amy Sparks, Principal/Teacher, The School of Hope
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Bring Your Worksheet to Life! Hands-On Manipulatives
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Independence, The Westin Charlotte
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| Get hands-on knowledge to turn your basic standard-focused worksheets into hands-on manipulatives. Students will be more engaged, retain more information, and tie current topics to those previously addressed as well as topics addressed in the future. |
Speakers:
Valerie Sellars, STEM Program Specialist, Graham High School
J'Lisa Miles, Secondary Science Teacher, Graham High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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The Mind Cannot Forget What the Hands Have Learned! Hands-On Anatomy; Building Muscles! (ANATOMY IN CLAY® Learning System.)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 207A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Build on our MANIKEN® models and learn how other amazing instructors are using this innovative and creative system to increase student success. We will build the rotator cuff and muscles of facial expression out of clay. ANATOMY IN CLAY Learning System helps your students create lifelong retention of the importance and function of muscles in the human body. Come build with us! |
Speaker:
Chuck Roney, Biology/anatomy teacher, ANATOMY IN CLAY® Learning System
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Demystifying 3-D, the NGSS , and STEM through the Phenomenon of Earthquakes (STEMscopes)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 213D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join us as we demystify STEM, NGSS, 3-D, and the 5E model. We will be creating and using models of waves, seeing patterns through simulations, and designing authentic and engaging solutions in this study of the phenomenon of earthquakes. |
Speakers:
Terry Talley, Manager, Professional Development, STEMscopes
Pam O'Brien, Regional STEM Specialist, STEMscopes
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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DNA Glow Lab: A New Way to Investigate DNA Structure (miniPCR)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 207D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Discover a completely new approach to studying DNA in the classroom. Have your students directly investigate how factors like temperature, pH, and genetic sequence affect DNA structure. Go beyond building paper and candy models; use modern biotechnology techniques to introduce an authentic lab component to your DNA unit…and it glows! |
Speakers:
Bruce Bryan, miniPCR
Robert Dennison, Independent Educational Consultant, miniPCR
Sebastian Kraves, Manager, miniPCR
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Motion Graphing: Connecting Math Concepts to Displacement, Speed, and Velocity (PASCO)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 217A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Help your students make the connection between their math lessons on graphing and slope to the real world by studying the motion of objects. Join us for a hands-on workshop to engage students with a lab activity from PASCO’s Essential Physics curriculum using the amazing Smart Cart! |
Speakers:
Frank Zak, PASCO
Fran Zakutansky, Retired Educator
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Dino-Might! Unearth the Genetic Secrets of the Super Dinosaur (MiniOne Systems)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 209A/210A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| One of the most popular new attractions at the local zoological park is a hybrid dinosaur. The zookeepers underestimated the animal's superior intelligence and the dinosaur escaped! In this activity, you will use gel electrophoresis to analyze the dino's DNA and determine which animal species were used in its creation. |
Speakers:
Bethany Kenyon, Eastern Region Engagement Coordinator, BioNetwork
Summer Cortinas, Engagement Coordinator, BioNetwork
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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WET, WILD, and…PLT?! An Environmental Education Sampler
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 218 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| A sampling of activities from interdisciplinary, hands-on, peer-reviewed, and engaging national curriculum programs available (often for free) in your state to help build environmental literacy. |
Speaker:
Lauren Pyle, Executive Director, Environmental Educators of North Carolina
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Project-Based Inquiry Science™ (PBIScience): Creating “Coherence and Science Storylines” for Middle School (Activate Learning)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 217 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| STEM learning requires integration! Powerful questions and coherent storylines help solve the integration challenge. PBIScience is built around interesting and meaningful Big Questions and Big Challenges, supporting the integration of science and engineering, engaging ALL students in high-quality STEM learning, and embracing the vision of the Framework and NGSS. |
Speaker:
Mary Starr, Consultant, Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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SC-2: Model Rocketry: A Highly Motivational STEM Teaching Tool
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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Room: Tryon, The Westin Charlotte
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Ticket Price: $30 on-site
Purchase tickets when you register online or or via the Charlotte Attendee Service Center if you're already registered.
This is an introduction to model rocketry. Participants will design and build two types of model rockets—an ESTES solid fuel model rocket and NASA’s air-powered paper stomp rocket. They will learn about model rocket launch techniques and Newton’s laws of motion—forces like gravity, lift, thrust, and drag, as well as explore aerospace STEM concepts and principles relating to NASA/JPL’s space exploration program. Due to safety restrictions, the ESTES model rocket will be built, but not launched, while the stomp rocket will be built and launched. Participants will keep their rockets, receive a stomp rocket launch pad, and have access to rocketry handouts. For more information, visit www.estesrockets.com and www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/activity/stomp-rockets.
Note: Participants should bring a pair of ANSI Z87.1 Eye Protection Goggles as presenters will have a limited supply on hand. |
Speakers:
Edward Donovan, Adjunct Professor of Science, University of South Carolina Upstate
Sharon Donovan, Retired Science Teacher
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Short Course
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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Digital Resources from the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Grand Ballroom A/B, The Westin Charlotte
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| See the free resources available from HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, including classroom-tested activities. BYOD and get biotech ideas for your 1:1 classroom. |
Speaker:
Jennifer Carden, Informal educator, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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Evolution for Middle School Educators
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Hear how the Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science helps teachers teach evolution with confidence. Participants will receive a free unit of materials, including many active learning ideas. |
Speaker:
Amanda Clapp, Science Teacher Leader, Catamount School
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Take Learning Outside: Overcoming Barriers to Connecting Students and Nature
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Gain insights into one successful program integrating standards- and watershed-focused outdoor experiences on school grounds into the curriculum, fostering opportunities to connect students with nature. Activities provided. |
Speaker:
Sarah Yelton, Environmental Education Coordinator, UNC Institute for the Environment
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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NSTA’s Online Resources and Communities
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 206 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The NSTA Learning Center and the NGSS@NSTA Hub provide educators with thousands of free resources and opportunities—as well as a professional peer community—that support professional learning and classroom instruction. Get a free SciPack. NSTA gift cards will be raffled! |
Speakers:
Flavio Mendez, NSTA
Ted Willard, Director, NGSS@NSTA, NSTA
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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“Centered” on Science
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 212 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Motivate and engage your students through hands-on learning in science. Learn how to create, implement, and maintain these activities. Directions for 50+ activities provided. |
Speaker:
Rebecca Howerin Robison, Science Lab Teacher/Facilitator, Waddell Language Academy
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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A 5E Experience: Using UbD as a Framework for Science Instruction
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: VIP Suite 102, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join us as we journey through the 5Es (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) to learn how the Understanding by Design (UbD) Framework aligns with the intended, assessed, and taught curriculum. |
Speakers:
Walter Harris, Elementary Science Coordinator, Wake County Public School System
Jennifer Fine, Senior Administrator for Elementary Science, Wake County Public School System
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Bionomic Educational Training Center (BETC)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 216 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The BETC curriculum was created in 2013 and is a Project-Based Learning tool using rain gardens and cisterns for water quality improvements. Note: Attendees should bring a laptop or iPad to this session. |
Speaker:
Michael Dupree, Agribusiness & Environmental Services Manager, Durham County NC
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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STEM Clubs for the Elementary Students
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 209B/210B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Who says kindergartners through fifth graders can’t have a STEM Club? Learn exciting new activities and critical-thinking activities to engage our youngest learners. |
Speakers:
Shaunda York, Teacher, Surry County Schools
Tonya Fletcher, Franklin Elementary School
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Session Topic:
Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Move to Improve
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: VIP Suite 103, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Captivate student attention by “Amping up” (Adding Movement with Purpose) science instruction. Come ready to attack pathogens, act out science vocabulary, and travel through electricity. |
Speakers:
Kim Cooke, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Lindsay Rice, Nations Ford Elementary School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Analyzing X-Ray Pulses from Stellar Cores with NASA Data and STEM Tools
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 218 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Determine if two end products of stellar evolution—GK Per and Cen X-3—could be white dwarfs or neutron stars by calculating the periods of X-ray pulses emitted by the two stellar cores using data recorded by the Chandra X-ray Observatory. |
Speakers:
Pamela Perry, Teacher, Lewiston High School
Donna Young, NASA/NSO UoL Coordinator
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Rocking Through the Crust
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 205, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Shake up your classroom with hands-on lessons and materials to help teach rocks and plate tectonics. |
Speakers:
Clifton Hudson, STEM Coordinator, Martin County Schools
Leigh Ann Hudson, Teacher, North Pitt High School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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NSTA Press® Session: Be a Winner! Get a Grant and Your Students Win, Too!
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Ballroom B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| If you want to learn how to write successful grant proposals, fund your classroom projects, and enhance your students’ learning, then this session is for you. |
Speaker:
Kitchka Petrova, Student, Florida State University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Featured Presentation: Stepping Outside the Bounds: Character, Creativity, Community, and Culture
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Ballroom A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| One of ChaMarra’s biggest desires for today’s youth is to explore the wealth of opportunities presented before them. Her ambition as a chemist is to construct a mind-set that includes passion, a collaborative spirit, and the outlook necessary to tackle the world through creative problem-solving. It is ChaMarra’s belief that an environment stemmed from science education provides students with the stimulation and curiosity to explore their desired passion while developing the knowledge and technical skills to persevere. She will share how through teaching/mentoring she strives toward the development of creative functions, as well as the simultaneous development of practical skills in supporting student growth. |
Speaker:
ChaMarra Saner, Asssistant Professor of Chemistry, Catawba College
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Featured Speaker
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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NSTA Press® Session: Get the FACTS, Formative Assessment Classroom Techniques
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Ballroom C/D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Experience a strategy harvest of formative assessment classroom techniques (FACTs) that inform instruction and promote learning. Leave with at least 15 FACTs you can use to build a repertoire of purposeful strategies. |
Speaker:
Page Keeley, 2008-2009 NSTA President, The Keeley Group
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Structures and Functions K–5: What Is the Learning Progression? (Carolina Biological Supply Co.)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 208A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| How does the structure of plants and bessbugs help these organisms survive? Why does NGSS suggest students learn better through a coherent learning progression? Can science be taught in 30-minute lessons? Experience a fun, inquiry-based workshop to answer these questions. |
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Yes! Students Can Analyze Real Data with HHMI BioInteractive (HHMI BioInteractive)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 213A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Expand your students’ knowledge of current research in environmental and biological sciences by analyzing HHMI BioInteractive Scientists at Work videos. Using claim, evidence, and reasoning, as well as free resources, students can design their own inquiry by first understanding current young scientists’ research in the field. |
Speaker:
Sherri Story, Teacher, Kings Fork High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Photosynthesis and Respiration Shuffle (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Students have major misconceptions about photosynthesis and cellular respiration, but this content is essential for understanding how matter and energy flows, both at the micro (cellular) and macro (ecosystem) levels. Using a computer simulation, a hands-on activity, and notebooking and discussion strategies, expose student thinking—all from SEPUP's new Science and Global Issues: Biology program from Lab-Aids. |
Speaker:
Linda Culpepper, Biology Teacher
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Session Topic:
Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Establishing an Orangutan Reserve: Phenomena and 3-D Instruction for Grades 2–5 (Amplify)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 213 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Experience how students investigate which locations are most suitable for a population of orangutans while analyzing data and figuring out principles of global weather and climate patterns. Get a hands-on deep dive into the newest curriculum from The Lawrence Hall of Science, designed from the ground up for the NGSS. |
Speakers:
Sophia Lambertsen, The Learning Design Group, The Lawrence Hall of Science
Rebecca Abbott, Professional Development Specialist, The Lawrence Hall of Science
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Think Like an Engineer in Your Biology Class (Bio-Rad Laboratories)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 203B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Incorporate NGSS science and engineering practices into your biology class by engaging students to define the problem of world hunger. Considering constraints, students will design a treatment plan (solution) for protein-energy malnutrition, in the form of an evidence-based argument. |
Speaker:
Tamica Stubbs, Bio-Rad Laboratories
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Chemistry with Vernier (Vernier Software & Technology)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 207 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Find out how Vernier supports chemistry teachers who want their students to use probeware. A variety of experiments from our popular chemistry lab books will be conducted. Learn how our innovative data-collection technology works across multiple platforms such as LabQuest 2, computer, Chromebook, and iPad. |
Speaker:
David Carter, Vernier Software & Technology
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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NSELA-Sponsored Session: NSELA Tools for Leaders I
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Queens, The Westin Charlotte
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| The National Science Education Leadership Association’s “Tools for Leaders” session provides an opportunity to learn about NSELA’s initiatives to “Advocate, Communicate, and Educate." Participants will learn about leadership and create a personal leadership profile, while learning an activity they can use with other educators. |
Speakers:
James Blake, K-12 Science Curriculum Specialist, Lincoln Public Schools
Jason Thomsen, Digital Learning Coordinator, Lincoln Public Schools
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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ASEE Session: Meeting in the Middle—Integrated Engineering in Middle School
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 203A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Experience hands-on lessons implemented in multiple content areas, helping students to “connect the dots” between what they learn in school and the real world. |
Speaker:
Elizabeth Parry, Coordinator of STEM Partnership Development, Elizabeth Parry Consulting
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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CESI-Sponsored Session: Using Toys to Teach Physics Share-a-Thon
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Grand Ballroom C/D, The Westin Charlotte
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| Tinker with how toys can be used to teach physics to increase student motivation, excitement, and interest. Handouts. |
Speakers:
Jim McDonald, Professor, Central Michigan University
Karen Ostlund, NSTA Past President (2012-2013), The University of Texas at Austin
Betty Crocker, Retired Educator
Lauren Kenny, Student, Central Michigan University
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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CSSS-Sponsored Session: Science Professional Learning Standards: A Tool for Designing, Supporting, and Evaluating Professional Learning
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Harris, The Westin Charlotte
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| Come explore a tool that science educators, leaders, and professional development providers can use in the selection, design, or evaluation of professional development programs. |
Speakers:
Michele Snyder, Science Curriculum Advisor, Arkansas Dept. of Education
Catherine Mackey, Science Program Manager, Arkansas Dept. of Education
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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ACS Middle Level Session: The Water Molecule and Dissolving
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 201 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore the characteristics of the water molecule and the process of dissolving through hands-on activities and molecular animations from the free 5E lesson plans at middleschoolchemistry.com. |
Speaker:
James Kessler, Manager, Office of K-8 Science, American Chemical Society
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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ACS High School Session Two: Constructing Science Ideas About Ionic Bond Strength—Solubility and Melting Point
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 202 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Experience strategies for engaging students in analyzing and interpreting data to discover the structural factors that affect the solubility and melting point of ionic compounds. Explore how to help students use their findings to revise their original models and create solutions to relevant problems in the surrounding world. |
Speaker:
Kimberly Duncan, Professional Learning Associate, American Association of Chemistry Teachers
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Whatcha Got There? Helping Students Make Sense of the Labs and Activities in Physics
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Providence II, The Westin Charlotte
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| Are you trying to help your students develop the ability to use an argument-driven approach? Sample graphic organizers, literacy strategies, projects, and labs based on NGSS will be shared. |
Speaker:
Nina Daye, Retired Educator/Consultant
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Illuminate Literacy Through Science
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Design Thinking Our Way to a More Sustainable City
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Providence I, The Westin Charlotte
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| Join us as we describe how teachers and students worked together to use design thinking to address problems and develop possibilities in our city. |
Speakers:
Sarah Sterling-Laldee, Supervisor of Science, Paterson Public Schools
Nakeia Wimberly, Teacher, Paterson School No. 2
Elizabeth Nunez, Teacher Coordinator of Science, Paterson Public Schools
Kathryn Dormann Healey, Grade 5/6 Science Teacher, Orange Scholars Academy
Fatema Sheikh, Biology Teacher, Paterson Public Schools
Lakisha Kincherlow, Teacher Coordinator, Paterson Public Schools
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
High-Voltage Science Strategies Beyond Standards
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The Science House Presents: Bringing the Maker Movement into Your Science Classroom!
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Grand Ballroom A/B, The Westin Charlotte
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| Enhance your STEM program with data-collection technology! Students create various “widgets” in makerspaces! Why not teach science concepts as they test and optimize their products? |
Speaker:
Regina Barrier, Director, NW Outreach Office, The Science House at North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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Data Collection and Simulations to Help Take the Pressure Out of Understanding Gas Laws (PASCO)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 217A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Help students understand gas laws by integrating real-life phenomena, data collection, and virtual simulations in this hands-on workshop from PASCO. Engage students with a relatable activity and then collect and analyze quantitative data using the Wireless Pressure sensor and SPARKvue software. Interactives from Essential Chemistry help students develop the mental models of gas particles that truly explain bulk-scale gas properties. |
Speakers:
Frank Zak, PASCO
Fran Zakutansky, Retired Educator
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Sleep Lab: Are You a Genetic Owl or Lark? (miniPCR)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 207D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The miniPCR Sleep Lab links the genetic control of circadian rhythms to students’ own DNA. Use PCR to amplify a locus associated with preference for morning versus evening activity, and DNA gel electrophoresis to read your own circadian genotype. Students explore a genetic association in an authentic research investigation. |
Speakers:
Sebastian Kraves, Manager, miniPCR
Emily Gleason, miniPCR
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Show Me the Moo-ney! Determine the Genetics of a CA$H-Cow (MiniOne Systems)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 209A/210A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Use genetic information to help a farmer purchase the best dairy cattle breeding options for optimal milk protein production, benefiting his bottom line. We will analyze PCR products using restriction enzymes and agarose gel electrophoresis to determine genotypes of cattle a farmer is interested in purchasing. |
Speaker:
Bethany Kenyon, Eastern Region Engagement Coordinator, BioNetwork
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Building a Rigorous and Equitable Discourse Culture (Activate Learning)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 217 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The NGSS requires us to guide and assess student participation in the sociocultural aspects of our classrooms just as much as we guide and assess the content, but how do we begin to make that shift with students? We will use the phenomenon-based middle school curriculum Investigating and Questioning our World through Science and Technology (IQWST®) to gain strategies that can be implemented in any science classroom! |
Speaker:
Heather Milo, Science Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Activate Learning
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Demystifying 3-D, the NGSS, and STEM Literacy Using the Phenomenon of Light (STEMscopes)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 213D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join us as we look at a new approach to engage students in reading, writing, and using math to describe phenomena in collaborative learning groups. Learn ways to guide students toward mastery and high achievement in NGSS and three-dimensional learning. |
Speakers:
Terry Talley, Manager, Professional Development, STEMscopes
Pam O'Brien, Regional STEM Specialist, STEMscopes
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Teaching Science or Math in England (Quantum Scholars)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 207A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Quantum Scholars is a UK government-funded program that recruits international certified science and math teachers from the United States into long-term teaching positions in England. Hear how the program provides outstanding support, acclimatization, and assistance during the relocation phase, as well as understanding more about the UK curriculum. We work with hundreds of secondary schools throughout southeast England, including London, and are very enthusiastic about hiring U.S. trained science and math teachers. |
Speaker:
Robin Sutcliffe, International Resource Manager, Quantum Scholars
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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PolyWhat? Application of STEM Using Polymers
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Trade, The Westin Charlotte
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| Deepen your students’ STEM experience by adding various polymer inquiry/engineering design challenges. Take “traditionally fun” polymer activities and turn them into NGSS investigations to create more critical thinkers in the classroom. |
Speaker:
Sherri Rukes, AACT President-Elect/Chemistry Teacher, Libertyville High School
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Using Drones in Your Science Classroom
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 211 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Have you ever used drones in the classroom? Join in for a fun and engaging drone unit to complete with students. Find out how to introduce the topic of drones, review their parts, and have valuable classroom discussions on how they are important in science and technology. Finally, design your own drone obstacle course out of PVC pipe. This is a fun interactive session that you have to attend! |
Speaker:
Denise Wright, STEM Educator, Horry County Schools
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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NMLSTA-Sponsored Session: Household Density
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Independence, The Westin Charlotte
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| By carrying out an investigation, teachers will analyze and interpret the structure and properties of matter using the density of polymers found in everyday household products. Free classroom material for those attending. |
Speakers:
Rebecca Knipp, Retired Educator
Mary Lou Lipscomb, NMLSTA President, National Middle Level Science Teachers Association
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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DiscoverE’s Future City Program: A Project-Based STEM Experience
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Discover how this project-based experience can help your students understand the engineering design process and project management. Give your students a real-world experience of doing what an engineer does. |
Speaker:
John Hutchens, Director of Special Programs, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Creating Explorer Backpacks to Extend and Enhance NGSS and Literacy
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Integrate NGSS and literacy extensions using take-home Explorer Backpacks. Backpacks foster STEM connections through environmental literacy, citizen science, and online science journaling. |
Speaker:
Krista Brinchek, Abbotts Creek Elementary School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Landing Sites for the 2020 Mars Rover
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Room: Ballroom A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| There are strict guidelines for landing a rover on Mars. Find out what the constraints are, and learn about a student-centered activity to determine their best hypothesis for a landing site. |
Speaker:
Ken Brandt, Director/ Past President, Robeson Planetarium and Science Center
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Best-of-the-Best Hands-On Activities for Grade 5 Science
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Ever feel you need some new and different ideas and resources to teach with? Leave this session with unique and creative lessons and activities for each science standard in grade 5. Not teaching grade 5? No worries, many can also apply to other grades. |
Speaker:
Peter Panico, Rama Road Elementary School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Using Distance Learning to Connect Your Classroom to NC Zoo Conservation
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Room: 205, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Several times a year the North Carolina Zoo hosts distance learning events that bring wildlife and habitat conservation into the classroom. |
Speakers:
Elizabeth Folta, Curator of Education, North Carolina Zoo
Linda Kinney, Manager of Play and School Programs, North Carolina Zoo
Leslie Wilhoit, School Programs Coordinator, North Carolina Zoo
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Session Topic:
Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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How to Implement STEM and NGSS into Your Classroom Through the Use of NSTA Competitions
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 206 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Hear about various NSTA competitions and how they can bring STEM and the NGSS into the classroom, as well as give students and teachers a chance to earn recognition and prizes. Free food and a gift bag will be distributed to each participant. |
Speakers:
Sue Whitsett, NSTA Director of AEOP, NSTA
Acacia McKenna, Director, NSTA
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Creating Inquiry-Based Classrooms for Student Success
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: VIP Suite 102, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Discover Wake/UTD PBL’s model that enables teachers to use problem- and project-based cases to deliver required content to students in a memorable, real-world context. |
Speaker:
Stan Hill, Director - CERTL, Wake Forest School of Medicine
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Advocating and Being Heard Without Shouting
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Kings, The Westin Charlotte
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| Successful advocating is increasingly important. This interactive session centers on framing issues, using data to support positions, crafting “elevator” speeches, leveraging social media, and using effective communication strategies when you want to be heard. |
Speakers:
Pat Shane, 2009-2010 NSTA President
Carla Billups, STEM Coach, Buncombe County Schools
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Empowering Teachers, Nurturing STEM Equity: The UNCG STEM Teacher Leader Collaborative
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Professional learning and networking centering engineering design make a difference for elementary teachers’ and students’ engagement. How? Curricula and professional development resources will be shared. |
Speakers:
Heidi Carlone, Professor, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Claudia Walker, Math and Science Coach, Murphey Traditional Academy
Sarah Winchell, Science Education Consutant, Science is for Kids
Daphne Mclaurin, Teacher, Murphey Traditional Academy
Dearing Blankmann, graduate assistant, UNCG STEM Teacher Leader Collaborative
Alison Mercier, Research Assistant, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Teach Engineering Practices on the Cheap with Concrete
***CANCELED***
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Sharon, The Westin Charlotte
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| Teach engineering using concrete. Discover inexpensive STEM projects that engage students using the #1 building material in the world. NGSS correlations. Take home a CD of information. |
Speaker:
Debbie Goodwin, Retired High School Science Teacher
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, General Science Education, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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The Science House Presents…Science Olympiad: The Excitement of Competition!
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 212 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Science Olympiad is one of the most engaging STEM activities students can be involved in. Come learn more about several of the new events and see how you can incorporate it into your classroom or how to help your team succeed! |
Speakers:
Sharon Scott, NCSO Program Coordinator, North Carolina State University
Kimberly Gervase, Executive Director, North Carolina Science Olympiad
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Session Topic:
Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Outdoor Science…Literally!
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Ballroom C/D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Notebooks, journals, and children’s books connect students to active learning in the school yard. This NSTA Press®/NSTA Kids author will show you how. Free seeds. |
Speaker:
Steve Rich, MSP Consultant, University of West Georgia
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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The Dengue Dilemma
***CANCELED***
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 216 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Emerging pathogens are terrific interdisciplinary topics. Get highlights on a curriculum unit on dengue fever appropriate for both middle school and high school classrooms. |
Speaker:
Julie Bokor, Assistant Director, Education/Training Programs, University of Florida
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Launch into Engineering with Catapults
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 209B/210B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Make a craft stick catapult to learn how energy transformations result in launching projectiles; then design and use an improved catapult to “Storm the Castle!” |
Speaker:
Karen Ostlund, NSTA Past President (2012-2013), The University of Texas at Austin
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Computational Thinking in K–8 Science and Mathematics Classrooms: Coding, Programming, and Beyond
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Grand Ballroom A/B, The Westin Charlotte
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| Experience classroom-proven engaging activities to introduce computational thinking to K–8 students. |
Speakers:
Alisa Wickliff, Center for STEM Education, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Premkumar Pugalenthi, STEM Education Specialist, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
David Pugalee, Director, Center for STEM Education, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Christopher Gordon, University of North Carolina Wilmington
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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Making Literacy Come Alive in the Science Classroom
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Providence II, The Westin Charlotte
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| Encounter strategies to energize your classroom by introducing multiple ways to implement vocabulary, close reading, and relevant literacy strategies for today’s learners. |
Speakers:
Kim Patterson, West Pine Middle School
Kate Price, Science Teacher, Moore Square Magnet Middle School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
Illuminate Literacy Through Science
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Available Handouts :
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Tracking Mosquito Vector-Borne Disease Using GLOBE Observer Mosquito Habitat Mapper App
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Harris, The Westin Charlotte
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| The GLOBE Observer Mosquito App is a mobile platform used to identify and locate mosquito breeding sites. It also supports the identification of mosquito larva taxa via a built-in key. Citizen science data can be used to track the rate of range expansion of invasive vector species and associated health threats at fine-grain resolution. Topics include an introduction to mosquito biology. Participants will use their own mobile device and a clip-on microscope attachment to determine the type of connections between climate change and increased risk of vector-borne disease, including Zika, West Nile, as well as the importance of satellite data in models in creating forecasts of disease outbreaks and epidemics caused by mosquito vectors. |
Speaker:
Cassie Soeffing, Senior Science Educator, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
High-Voltage Science Strategies Beyond Standards
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ACS High School Session Three: Interparticle Forces in Covalent Compounds—Melting Point, Viscosity, and Vapor Pressure
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 202 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Experience strategies for engaging students in analyzing and interpreting data to discover the structural factors that affect the solubility and melting point of ionic compounds. Explore how to help students use their findings to revise their original models and create solutions to relevant problems in the surrounding world. |
Speaker:
Kimberly Duncan, Professional Learning Associate, American Association of Chemistry Teachers
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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NESTA Earth System Science Share-a-Thon
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Grand Ballroom C/D, The Westin Charlotte
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| Join more than 20 NESTA members and other education specialists as they share their favorite NGSS-congruent classroom activities. Lots of free resources! |
Speaker:
Deborah Ezell, STEAM Coordinator, Chesnee High School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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ASEE Session: Engaged Engineers!
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 203A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn highly engaging engineering activities to teach your students the engineering design process, engineering habits of mind, and the diversity of engineering disciplines. |
Speaker:
Jennifer Thompson, Cynosure Learning, L3C
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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NSELA-Sponsored Session: NSELA Tools for Leaders II
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Queens, The Westin Charlotte
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| The National Science Education Leadership Association’s “Tools for Leaders” session provides an opportunity to learn about NSELA’s initiatives to “Advocate, Communicate, and Educate." Participants will learn a framework for appraising science teachers in 3-D, through observing a teacher's lesson and discussing the strengths and weaknesses of a high quality 3-D attempt in the classroom. This session is appropriate for anyone teaching or appraising in 3-D. |
Speakers:
James Blake, K-12 Science Curriculum Specialist, Lincoln Public Schools
Jason Thomsen, Digital Learning Coordinator, Lincoln Public Schools
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Become a GMO Investigator (Bio-Rad Laboratories)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 203B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Regardless of where you stand in the GM debate, wouldn’t it be interesting to know which foods you eat are GM foods? This hands-on workshop teaches the basics of DNA extraction, PCR, and electrophoresis and how they are used to test grocery store food products for the presence of GM foods. |
Speakers:
Tamica Stubbs, Bio-Rad Laboratories
Sherri Andrews, Cts, Bio-Rad Laboratories
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Biology with Vernier (Vernier Software & Technology)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 207 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Find out how Vernier supports biology teachers who want their students to use probeware. A variety of experiments from our popular biology lab books will be conducted. Learn how our innovative data-collection technology works across multiple platforms such as LabQuest 2, computer, Chromebook, and iPad. |
Speaker:
David Carter, Vernier Software & Technology
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Digging into Data Points: Strategies for Data Analysis in Biology (HHMI BioInteractive)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 213A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| What do cancer, finches, and mosquitoes have in common? HHMI BioInteractive has free Data Point activities that address each! Come learn how to incorporate simple strategies to get your students thinking about data and graph analysis, and how these activities connect to science practices and crosscutting concepts. |
Speaker:
Jennifer Barnes, Teacher, Woodstock High School
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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What Is a Species? (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| In this activity from the SEPUP high school biology program, learn about conditions that lead to speciation, including isolation due to temporal, geographical, and behavioral factors and more. Then determine whether selected animal or plant pairs are in the early, mid, or late stages of speciation. |
Speaker:
Linda Culpepper, Biology Teacher
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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NSTA Press® Session: Get Prepared for the January 2019 Total Lunar Eclipse Using NSTA Press’s Solar Science
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Ballroom B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| NSTA Press’s Solar Science, an astronomy curriculum resource that is NGSS-focused, is the perfect resource to prepare you for the 2019 total lunar eclipse. Come explore some of the many effective learning experiences. |
Speaker:
Dennis Schatz, Senior Advisor
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Cheap STEM for the Classroom
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: VIP Suite 103, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore STEM with concrete, metal, and clay. Apply math concepts and pull in lots of real-world examples. Supplies are cheap and kids love destructive testing! |
Speakers:
Scott Spohler, Science Department Chair, Global Impact STEM Academy
Briana Richardson, Teacher, Washington High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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ASTE-Sponsored Session: Discipline Literacy in the Science Classroom: Pollen, Pollinators, and People
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Independence, The Westin Charlotte
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| Come experience a curriculum called BEE the Change, developed by scientists and science educators in response to colony collapse disorder and climate change. |
Speakers:
Rita Hagevik, Associate Professor, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Martin Farley, Professor, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Brittany Stokes, Graduate Research Assistant, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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The Web of Chemistry: Integrated Teaching and Learning Through Exploration and Discovery
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 218 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Teaching with the Web of Chemistry is demonstrated with hands-on measurement of atomic sizes, molecular shapes, and the basis for periodic trends. |
Speakers:
James Martin, North Carolina State University
Katherine Nock, Heritage High School
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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NASCAR PBLs = Beyond S=D/T (NASCAR Hall of Fame)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 207A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Racing and NASCAR is more than applied science, it is real-world engineering, math, and technology at 200 mph. Discover and work on PBLs that extend learning beyond the classroom. Take home kits of ideas and materials for classroom application. |
Speakers:
Eliza Russell, Education Manager, NASCAR Hall of Fame
Jason Beideck, NASCAR Hall of Fame
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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STEMulating the Heart with Code! (Texas Instruments)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 217A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join us as we combine biology and coding to create an artificial heart! With some basic materials, construct a four-chambered heart and then innervate it with an artificial nervous system. From there, you will write some very simple code (no coding experience required) to bring your heart to life! If time permits, you will also create an AED (automated external defibrillator)! Appropriate for middle school and high school students. |
Speakers:
Jeffrey Lukens, Retired Science Teacher, Sioux Falls School District
Fred Fotsch, Texas Instruments
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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STEM Teacher-Science Teacher: What’s the Difference? (STEMscopes)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 213D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| STEM integration into science brings out the unique nature of STEM. There is a need to shift instructional strategies. Getting a STEM certificate encourages shifting through self-reflection and growth. |
Speaker:
Virginia Rhame, National Institute for STEM Education
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Get a Move On! Modeling Molecular Transport Across the Cell Membrane (3D Molecular Designs)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 207D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Support three-dimensional learning with materials that engage students in an exploration of the unique chemical and physical properties of water and the phospholipid bilayer that separates cells from their surrounding environment. Construct a model to explain diffusion, osmosis, and active and passive transport across cell membranes. |
Speakers:
Gina Vogt, Secondary Education Program Manager, 3D Molecular Designs
Tim Herman, Director, MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Active Physics: The Leading Project-Based High School Physics Program Capturing the Essence of the NGSS and STEM (Activate Learning)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 217 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn how you can implement STEM and NGSS in your physics or physical science classroom. Gain an understanding of the benefits of the embedded engineering design cycle. Learn how physicists and science educators collaborated to design this innovative NSF-funded and research-based, project-driven curriculum that has demonstrated significant success to engage ALL students and increase student performance. |
Speaker:
Gary Curts, STEM Implementation Specialist/Retired Educator
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Earth Science for the Modern, Interactive Classroom (Simulation Curriculum Corp)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 217D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join us as we use Simulation Curriculum’s The Layered Earth Geology and The Layered Earth Meteorology to investigate plate tectonics and extreme weather. Classroom-ready NGSS lessons engage students with interactive simulations and thought-provoking exercises using an interactive model of Earth. Now available for all platforms, including Chromebooks. |
Speaker:
Herb Koller, Consultant, Simulation Curriculum Corp.
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Integration in Middle Grades: Implementing an NGSS Approach to Cross-Disciplinary Teaching and Learning (Amplify)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 213 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Figure out what it means to teach in an integrated way within a unit and across a full year of science. Participants will dive into the Amplify Science Integrated Sequence for Grades 6–8, designed to support deep and coherent learning of disciplinary core ideas while providing opportunities to apply and connect across domains. |
Speakers:
Sophia Lambertsen, The Learning Design Group, The Lawrence Hall of Science
Rebecca Abbott, Professional Development Specialist, The Lawrence Hall of Science
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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To Taste or Not to Taste! PTC Genotype Determination (MiniOne Systems)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 209A/210A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Use hands-on experience to solidify the theoretical teaching of Mendelian genetics and learn the basics of genotyping by doing electrophoresis. You will pour, load, and run a gel; capture a gel image; analyze the results; and determine PTC taster genotypes for a family. |
Speaker:
Richard Chan, Sales Department, MiniOne Systems
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Mitosis and Meiosis: A Discovery-Based Approach
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 211 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Experience a discovery-based approach designed to address help students gain an in-depth understanding of mitosis and meiosis. |
Speaker:
Noreen Naiman, Biology & Chemistry Instructor, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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The Interconnectedness of Environmental Education and Classroom Learning at The NC Arboretum
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Place-based experiential science programs like Project OWL and Project EXPLORE engage students and teachers in EE, citizen science, and interdisciplinary learning while meeting standards. |
Speakers:
Michelle Pearce, The North Carolina Arboretum
Trudie Henninger, The North Carolina Arboretum
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Session Topic:
Informal Science Education, Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Utsadelogwa “We Learn Together”: Putting a SPiN on Education
***CANCELED***
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 205, Charlotte Convention Center
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| In partnership with federal agencies in western North Carolina, the SPiN Education Project combines traditional ecological knowledge and Western science into curriculum-based programs. SPiN stands for Seeking Paths in Nature; the program focuses on traditional Cherokee values, culture, history, and science into both ongoing and newly created curriculum-based programs in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. |
Speaker:
Julie Townsend, SPiN Education Program Coordinator, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Informal Science Education, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Brain Wise Saves Lives: Smart Brain
***CANCELED***
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Ballroom A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| After coping with pseuobulbar affects from 1978–2016 from a three month coma and 58 blows to my head, i.e., I can activate, demonstrate, educate, initiate, motivate, stimulate, and validate that some cognitive challenges may be conquered! I taught school in the El Dorado Schools/SubteachUSA in 2007–2009. |
Speaker:
Shaun Best, Challenged Conquistador, Inc.
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Coral Reefs—Fragile Wonders Under Threat: Bring Vibrant Environmental Stewardship Lessons to Your Students with Free NOAA Resources
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 205, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Coral reefs are fragile ecosystems under increasing threat from pollution, harmful fishing practices, and ocean acidification. Even areas far from coasts can impact marine health. Incorporate coral reefs into your existing curriculum—biology, chemistry, climate studies, art, and more—using lesson plans, demos, labs, activities, and multimedia from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. |
Speakers:
Jeannine Montgomery, Education Coordinator, NOAA Office of Education
Lindsay Smith, Mooresville High School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Grow Your PLN
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Don’t be isolated! Learn how to use Twitter, blogs, and more to stay connected and grow your Professional Learning Network! |
Speakers:
Caitlin McCommons, Elementary Teacher, Brier Creek Elementary School
Aubrey DiOrio, First grade teacher, Brier Creek Elementary School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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From Harmony to Humpbacks
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Kings, The Westin Charlotte
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| Use technology to teach waves and acoustics at the middle level—simple yet elegant ideas that begin with music and get a little help from a satellite near you. |
Speaker:
Juliana Texley, Science Writer/Instructor, Central Michigan University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Our City as Classroom
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join us as we describe how we used local partnerships to get first-grade students and teachers outside school walls to explore the unique history and science connections of our city. |
Speakers:
Sarah Sterling-Laldee, Supervisor of Science, Paterson Public Schools
Elizabeth Nunez, Teacher Coordinator of Science, Paterson Public Schools
Latoya Nelson-Piccott, Paterson Public School 26
Lakisha Kincherlow, Teacher Coordinator, Paterson Public Schools
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Session Topic:
Informal Science Education, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Eureka! Science Trade Books—Good as Gold!
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 206 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Need great books for student learning? Explore and use NSTA Recommends and the Children’s Book Council Outstanding Science Trade Books. Door prizes—books, of course! |
Speaker:
Emily Brady, NSTA
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Energy Games, Chants, and Plays: Increasing Energy Literacy in Your Elementary Classroom
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 209B/210B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Young students should get an early start in understanding essential energy terminology, as it directly impacts their day-to-day from environmentally, economically, and perhaps one day professionally! |
Speaker:
Amy Schott, Fox Road Elementary School
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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It’s Our Air! Science Literacy Through Engaging Science and Problem Solving
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 218 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| It’s Our Air increases scientific literacy by engaging and challenging students with a variety of hands-on air quality activities, real-word examples, and dynamic videos. |
Speakers:
Jonathan Navarro, North Carolina Dept. of Environmental Quality
Keith Bamberger, North Carolina Department of Enirvonment
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Assessment Games: When, Why, and How to Incorporate Free Online Tools to Enhance Your Curriculum
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: VIP Suite 102, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn about and play (free) online assessment games (Quizizz/Quizlet) for all standards and grade levels. Create and edit personalized games, as well as discuss classroom implementation and performance data. |
Speaker:
Christine Sudzina Schut, Science Teacher / Department Head, Graham High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Explaining El Niño and La Niña: The Maury Project
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 216 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The American Meteorological Society partners with the U.S. Naval Academy and NOAA to provide outstanding training for teachers in oceanography and meteorology during the summer. Join in and take part in a hands-on activity that explores the workings of the tropical Pacific Marine environment. You will investigate and compare ocean and atmospheric conditions that occur during El Niño and La Niña with neutral conditions. |
Speaker:
Amethyst Klein, STEAM Teacher K-5th, University Park Creative Arts School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Teaching Environmental Sustainability Using a Free Place-Based Watershed Model
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Ballroom C/D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Model My Watershed is a free web-based application that invites students to explore the condition of their local watershed with a scientifically valid watershed model. |
Speaker:
Paula Labbe, Deep Creek Middle School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Differentiation in the Science Classroom
***CANCELED***
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: VIP Suite 103, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Hands-on/ minds-on learning can be accessible to all students. Learn and share tips and strategies that will help you differentiate science learning in your classroom. Make science engaging for ALL learners. |
Speaker:
Michelle Ellis, Teacher /Consultant/PhD Student, Hunter Huss High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Exploring the Science and Engineering Practices
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Independence, The Westin Charlotte
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| Come explore science and engineering practices (such as constructing explanations and developing models) that are central to the vision of education described in the Framework and the NGSS. |
Speaker:
Ted Willard, Director, NGSS@NSTA, NSTA
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Forces of a Slinky: A Physics NGSS Unit with Modeling and Inquiry
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 211 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Dive into an interesting phenomenon as a "student" models how a slinky works using forces. Participants will experience how phenomena can be used in modeling long term over the course of a unit and how inquiry can be used in an authentic classroom with real student examples. |
Speaker:
Vanessa Logan, Secondary Science Teacher, Avondale High School
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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NSTA Press® Session: Uncovering 3-D Ideas About Matter and Energy
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Ballroom B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore the collection of K–12 matter and energy formative assessment probes and how they can be used to uncover core ideas while using science practices and crosscutting concepts. |
Speaker:
Page Keeley, 2008-2009 NSTA President, The Keeley Group
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Featured Presentation: Cultivating Curiosity: Practical Tips to Create High-Voltage Experiences for Students Outside the Classroom Through Community and Scientific Partnerships
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Ballroom A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Curiosity and learning is enhanced when students move beyond the classroom and into Project-Based Learning, which allows students to experience the messy realities of “real-world science.” These immersive experiences allow students to ask questions, “do” hands-on science, and interpret information in their natural world. Laura will give practical tips on how educators can initiate and form lasting community and scientific partnerships to enhance high-voltage student experiences outside the classroom. |
Speaker:
Laura Kloepper, Assistant Professor, Saint Mary's College
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Featured Speaker
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Track:
High-Voltage Science Strategies Beyond Standards
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Available Handouts :
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Come to Your Senses: Physiology in Action (Carolina Biological Supply Co.)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 208A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Don’t think you have the nerves for physiology? Learn four easy hands-on activities to explore homeostasis, reflexes and reactions, and response to stimuli. Experience and take home exciting, engaging physiology activities that are suitable for all grade levels! |
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Integrating iPad with Vernier Data-Collection Technology (Vernier Software & Technology)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 207 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Collecting and analyzing data help students learn critical science concepts that increase test scores and promote science inquiry. Learn how Vernier supports teachers who use iPads in their classroom. Experiments such as “Boyle’s Law,” “Grip Strength Comparison,” and “Ball Toss” will be conducted. |
Speaker:
David Carter, Vernier Software & Technology
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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pH Scale (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| What does pH actually measure? In this investigation, you will measure pH indirectly using indicators and absorption using the Lab-Master. Using their data, participants generate a graph of absorbance versus pH. This graph can be used to determine the pH of solutions, within the measured pH range. Join us for this activity from The Natural Approach to Chemistry program. |
Speaker:
Brandon Watters, Science Teacher, Vernon Hills High School
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Modeling Beak Adaptations in the Classroom Using the Galápagos Finch (HHMI BioInteractive)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 213A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Engage your students with a hands-on activity that’s part of a suite of free resources from HHMI BioInteractive. Based on authentic research, participants engage in an activity as “finches” and fight for their survival under different environmental conditions, reinforcing students’ understanding of natural selection, adaptations, and fitness. |
Speaker:
Timothy Guilfoyle, Science Instructor, Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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NESTA Shares: Going Beyond the Controversy: Promoting Critique, Evaluation, and Argument in Earth Science
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Grand Ballroom C/D, The Westin Charlotte
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| Emphasis will be placed on instructional scaffolds for Earth science topics that help students critically evaluate connections between evidence and alternative scientific explanations. |
Speakers:
Donna Governor, Professor, University of North Georgia
Kristina Strickland, West Forsyth High School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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ACS Middle Level Session: Chemical Reactions—Ocean Acidification
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 201 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore how excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere makes water more acidic through hands-on activities from the free 5E lesson plans in middleschoolchemistry.com. |
Speaker:
James Kessler, Manager, Office of K-8 Science, American Chemical Society
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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STEM Events for Dummies: How to Host a Fun, Frugal, and Fabulous STEM Family Night!
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Harris, The Westin Charlotte
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| Feeling overwhelmed? Come get a step-by-step planning guide for choosing a theme, organizing volunteers, and purchasing supplies on a budget. Relax…you’ve got this! |
Speaker:
Emily Tucker, STEM Specialist, Charlotte Preparatory School
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Session Topic:
Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
High-Voltage Science Strategies Beyond Standards
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When 20 Minutes Isn't Enough…
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: Providence II, The Westin Charlotte
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| Is your science block shadowed by your literacy block? Learn how science and literacy can share the limelight. Leave with weeklong units that illuminate connections between your literacy and science instruction. |
Speakers:
Darlene Petranick, Elementary Science Specialist, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Cindy Dey, K-5 Science Facilitator, Lake Wylie Elementary School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Illuminate Literacy Through Science
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It's Getting STEAMY in Here! Pipetting as Art and Science (MiniOne Systems)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 209A/210A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Delve into the world of tiny volumes and gain hands-on experience using adjustable-volume micropipettors. Learn how to pipette different microliter volumes with accuracy and precision. Explore several affordable and simple teaching strategies to get your students pipetting like a pro, allowing them to tackle more advanced labs. |
Speaker:
Richard Chan, Sales Department, MiniOne Systems
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Touch a Nerve with Hands-On Modeling of Neuronal Communication (3D Molecular Designs)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 207D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Engage students by exploring response to neuronal stimuli by incorporating three-dimensional learning and hands-on/minds-on models. Construct a neuronal synapse model with a sodium potassium pump and calcium, sodium, and potassium channels. Model resting and action potentials and neurotransmitter release. Develop explanations of ways drugs and toxins disturb neuronal communication. Handouts. |
Speakers:
Gina Vogt, Secondary Education Program Manager, 3D Molecular Designs
Tim Herman, Director, MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Reading, Writing, Thinking, and Talking Science: Literacy Strategies in the Science Classroom (Activate Learning)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 217 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Experience a lesson from the phenomenon-based middle school curriculum Investigating and Questioning our World through Science and Technology (IQWST®) as a model for how instructional materials can engage children in fluent and contextualized ways of thinking, reading, writing, and talking science. Walk away with literacy tools and strategies that can be implemented in any science classroom! |
Speaker:
Heather Milo, Science Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Activate Learning
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Using Argumentation to Discuss Phenomena: Increasing Student Voice in the STEM Classroom (STEMscopes)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 213D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Reduce teacher talk and increase purposeful student talk as we model consensus building through argumentation around intriguing science phenomena that matter. ELA skills and the 21st-century skills of communication and collaboration are a must in the STEM classroom. |
Speakers:
Terry Talley, Manager, Professional Development, STEMscopes
Pam O'Brien, Regional STEM Specialist, STEMscopes
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Zombie Apocalypse! (Texas Instruments)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 217A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Be part of a zombie apocalypse! Learn about disease-spread modeling using simulations and fun storylines about a zombie outbreak. Applicable for middle school and high school, this workshop is sure to scare you and your little zombies with its exciting Hollywood themes used to engage students in learning science! |
Speaker:
Jeffrey Lukens, Retired Science Teacher, Sioux Falls School District
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Science Friday Brings Data From the Field into Your Classroom (Science Friday)
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Room: 207A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Let Science Friday help you bring current research into your classroom! Explore how the Fibonacci sequence has shaped the evolution of the hand and measure the properties of waves created by elephant movements. Science Friday’s free educator resources have you covered with high-quality, engaging, and data-driven science for your classroom! |
Speakers:
Brian Soash, Educator Community Leader, Science Friday
Ariel Zych, Education Director, Science Friday
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Session Topic:
Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Teaching Physical Science Through an Environmental Education Lens
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join us as we explore attributes of environmental education pedagogies, describe researched and developed activities meeting these criteria, and conclude with highlights from an action research study. |
Speakers:
Dorothy Holley, Teacher, Clayton High School
Soonhye Park, North Carolina State University
Kathryn Stevenson, North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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The Literate Science Classroom
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Room: 205, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Discover new ways to use notebooking, note-taking skills, pre- and post-lab questioning, vocabulary challenges, and current events to increase science literacy and relevancy. |
Speaker:
MaryKate Holden, Science Teacher, Greensboro College
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Increase Students’ Science Understanding by Creating Effective Video Lectures
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Creating effective online video lectures can benefit students. We will discuss how it helps promote student understanding as well as boost student test scores. |
Speaker:
Suzanne Morrow, Physics Instructor, Tampa Preparatory School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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The Good, The Bad of Corrosion: Why We Need to Study It
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: VIP Suite 103, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Make labs, demonstrations, and examples of oxidation reduction reactions and corrosion more exciting, practical, and easy to teach and learn. Pick up connections to all areas of STEM and take home a CD of information. |
Speaker:
Sherri Rukes, AACT President-Elect/Chemistry Teacher, Libertyville High School
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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A-aCHOO! Cold, Flu, or Allergy?
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 216 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Conduct a hands-on simulated flu test and determine a hypothetical flu drug’s effectiveness. Discuss the process of FDA drug approval and respiratory illnesses. |
Speakers:
Blenda Singletary, Educator, Catawba Science Center
Melinda Wallrichs, Educator, Catawba Science Center
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Modeling Chemical Concepts with Toys
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 218 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Common children’s toys will be used to model chemical ideas, including bonding, the Pauli exclusion principle, and viscosity. |
Speaker:
Daniel Lutterbie, Chemistry Teacher, Hammond School
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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NSTA's Position Statement on the Teaching of Climate Change: A New Tool for Up-to-Date Science Teaching
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Kings, The Westin Charlotte
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| NSTA's new position statement on teaching climate science offers guidance for evidence-based science teaching and how to support it. Learn how it works for you! |
Speakers:
Eric Pyle, Professor, James Madison University
Frank Niepold, Climate Education Coordinator, NOAA Climate Program Office
Cheryl Manning, Science Teacher, Evergreen High School
Michael Wysession, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Genome Editing with CRISPR: Connections to What You Already Teach (MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 207D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The development of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology is revolutionizing the biological sciences. Explore physical models of this technology that can engage students in a deeper understanding of foundational concepts of biology, and further your discussion of ethical issues associated with editing the human genome. |
Speakers:
Gina Vogt, Secondary Education Program Manager, 3D Molecular Designs
Tim Herman, Director, MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Time-Saving Strategies with Science Notebooks (LearnEd Notebooks)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 213 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Are you racing the clock just to cover your basic curriculum? Do you find time constraints holding you back? Notebooking can be a successful way to overcome these challenges while allowing you to differentiate lessons, promote student organization, and provide endless opportunities for student engagement. Join us as we share how an innovative notebooking system from LearnEd Notebooks can extend learning and streamline instructional time. Leave with strategies and free resources. |
Speakers:
Rachel Miller, LearnEd Notebooks
Claire Hoots, LearnEd Notebooks
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Group Work: Using Student Collaboration in the Middle School Science Classroom (AEOP)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 217D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The practices described in the NGSS involve students collectively making sense of the world around them by working in groups. Discussion centers on aspects of quality group work and how it can be beneficial to the middle school science class through the use of hands-on activities. Hear about the online STEM competition, eCYBERMISSION, that gives students a chance to explore and solve problems using science and engineering and how you and your students can participate at no cost. |
Speaker:
Matthew Hartman, eCYBERMISSION Content Manager, NSTA
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Save the Birds: Teaching Ecology Through Problem-Based Learning
***CANCELED***
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 202 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| We will look at using real-life situations, such as oil spills, to teach ecological principles through Problem-Based Learning and engineering design. |
Speaker:
Hannah Brooks, STEM Education PhD Student, The University of Texas at Austin
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Engage ALL Students by Integrating Engineering and Science into Daily Life (Activate Learning)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 217 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn about Engineering the Future 2.0, a new curriculum for grades 8–12 that meets Standards for Technological Literacy and the NGSS. This curriculum engages students in solving daily problems of shelter, transportation, and entertainment by applying core ideas of energy, systems, and modeling. |
Speaker:
Gary Curts, STEM Implementation Specialist/Retired Educator
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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A PIGuliar Investigation: Tracking Down Zoonosis in Swine (MiniOne Systems)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 209A/210A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Diseases that are transmitted to humans from swine are on the rise and are a global public health concern. You will be introduced to a swine-influenza outbreak, discover the potential dangers it poses, and perform electrophoresis of PCR samples in an effort to develop a rapid test to cull the potential epidemic. |
Speaker:
Erin Bingham, Director of Programming, BioNetwork
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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How to Read Like Scientists!
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Providence II, The Westin Charlotte
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| Explore strategies through interactive activities and discussion that support success in reading science nonfiction and, most importantly, scientific inquiry. |
Speaker:
Ann Berg, Science and Reading Teacher, Cambridge-Isanti Schools
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Illuminate Literacy Through Science
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Marshmallow Catapults: Inquiry and the NGSS
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Grand Ballroom A/B, The Westin Charlotte
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| “Amp up” traditional science lessons by participating in an investigation using four different levels of inquiry, exploring these differences and their application to three-dimensional learning. Note: Hands-on activities are available to the first 32 participants. |
Speakers:
Sabrina Powell, Instructional Designer, STEM Teaching Equity Project
Leah Bug, Adjunct Professor, North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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Equity in Science Education
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Queens, The Westin Charlotte
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| Hosted by the Multicultural and Equity Committee, our discussion and special guest(s) will focus on building capacity around cultural proficiency and inclusion. We seek to improve equity and access for all students. |
Speaker:
Natacia Campbell, Director of Human Resources, Joliet Public Schools District 86
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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ROVERS: Remotely Operated Vehicles Engaging and Retaining Students
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Providence I, The Westin Charlotte
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| Science and math students control remote rovers with sensors exploring a 200 acre habitat in the Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina. |
Speakers:
Michael Castelaz, Associate Professor of Physics, Brevard College
Maureen Drinkard, Asst Professor of Environmental Science, Brevard College
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
High-Voltage Science Strategies Beyond Standards
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NESTA Session: Profiling That Is Not On-the-Level
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Grand Ballroom C/D, The Westin Charlotte
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| Construct a topographic map and then draw profiles across the area. Use ocean data to draw the profile of the Atlantic. Perfect for middle schoolers, but high schoolers like it, too. |
Speaker:
Manley Midgett, Program Chair- Charlotte Area Conference, Meredith College
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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NSTA Press® Session: Argument-Driven Inquiry in Grades 3–5
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Ballroom B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn about a new approach to science instruction called Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI), including the stages of the ADI instructional model, how it was designed, and how it meets the NGSS, CCSS-ELA, and CCSS-Mathematics. ADI gives children in grades 3–5 an opportunity to learn how to use the core ideas, practices, and crosscutting concepts of science to make sense of natural phenomena. |
Speaker:
Victor Sampson, Associate Professor of STEM Education, The University of Texas at Austin
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Integrating Chromebook with Vernier Data-Collection Technology (Vernier Software & Technology)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 207 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Collecting and analyzing data help students learn critical science concepts that increase test scores and promote science inquiry. Learn how Vernier supports teachers who use Chromebook devices in their classrooms. Experiments such as “Boyle’s Law,” “Grip Strength Comparison,” and “Ball Toss” will be conducted. |
Speaker:
David Carter, Vernier Software & Technology
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Using Models to Explore the Central Dogma with HHMI BioInteractive (HHMI BioInteractive)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 213A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The central dogma of genetics is one of the most difficult topics to teach in biology. Discover free resources from HHMI BioInteractive to help your students model key processes and understand the complex connections between protein synthesis, disease, and gene therapy. Activities are adaptable to all levels of high school biology. |
Speaker:
Robin Bulleri, Science Teacher, Carrboro High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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NSTA Press® Session: Teaching for Conceptual Understanding in Science
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Ballroom A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore what it really means to teach science for conceptual understanding and leave with new strategies and ways of thinking about teaching and learning. |
Speaker:
Page Keeley, 2008-2009 NSTA President, The Keeley Group
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Engineer Excitement in Your Classroom with a Carolina STEM Challenge® (Carolina Biological Supply Co.)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 208A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Rockets zoom and race cars zip through hands-on activities that engage your middle school and high school students. Apply creative problem-solving skills and engineering practices to chemistry and physical science challenges. Experience how Carolina makes it easy to incorporate STEM and three-dimensional learning into your classroom. |
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Session Topic:
Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Distilling Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| We distill water to purify it, or so we think. So why does the clear distillate from apple cider smell like apples? Join us and find out! Using a clever test-tube distillation apparatus, distill the essence of vanilla and the scent of mint…and even learn how to make brandy from wine! Distillation is a crucial process in chemical engineering and technology, yet few students ever get to explore the process. |
Speaker:
Brandon Watters, Science Teacher, Vernon Hills High School
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Teachers at the Lab Bench: Classroom Teachers Conducting University-Level Scientific Research
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Sharon, The Westin Charlotte
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| Hear how classroom teachers conducted university-level research alongside scientists and graduate students. The aim is to engage teachers in scientific research practices to develop critical-thinking skills transferable to preK–12 students. |
Speaker:
Scott Gartlan, Charlotte Teachers Institute
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Do You Need a New Science Lab? Win a Shell Science Lab Makeover ($20,000 Value) for Your School
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 206 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Are you a K–12 science teacher in need of a science lab makeover? Attend this session and learn how you can apply to win the Shell Science Lab or Regional Makeover! You will have an opportunity to actually begin to complete the application and have your questions answered. |
Speaker:
Ruth Ruud, Adjunct Instructor, Cleveland State University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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The Science House Presents: Using Makey Makey Devices to Capture STEM Innovation
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 212 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Come learn the basics of using a Makey Makey device and open up doors of creative possibilities for your students! |
Speakers:
Michelle Benigno, Director, The Science House at North Carolina State University
Derek Dennis, Science Teacher, Rugby Middle School
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Using Project-Based Learning to “AMP-UP” Science Instruction
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 209B/210B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn how Project-Based Learning can be used to enhance science instruction and personalize learning while generating powerful learning experiences using a framework from Science Olympiad. |
Speaker:
John Loehr, Director, STEM Education, Science Olympiad
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Science Vocab Out of the Box: Unique Ways to Help Students Master Vocab
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 201 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Students overwhelmed by the “scientific jargon”? Get away from drills and get that vocab into your students’ hands with these puzzles, interactive GOs, and techniques! |
Speaker:
Jessica Miller, Educational Consultant
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Citizen Science: Creating Authentic Learning Opportunities for Students
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 203A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Discover how teachers incorporate engaging, authentic research opportunities into their lessons while complying with state standards and providing valuable data for scientists. |
Speakers:
Rachael Polmanteer, Wake County Public School System
Lena Deskins, AIG Teacher, Sandy Ridge Visual and Performing Arts Elementary School
Jason Painter, Executive Director, The Science House at North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Informal Science Education, Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Using Data Sets to Generate a STEM Research Question
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: VIP Suite 102, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Authentic scientific inquiry begins with good questions! Discover how to use online data sets to guide students in formulating questions of interest with investigative potential. |
Speaker:
Pamela Schaefer, Retired Science Teacher/Administrator, Highview Consulting
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Making Through Junk Building: How to Use Junk Building as a Formative Assessment
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: Trade, The Westin Charlotte
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| Find out how an activity adapted from makerspaces, Junk Building, can be used to support student sensemaking and as a formative assessment for learning. |
Speakers:
Sara Heredia, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Matthew Fisher, Curriculum Director, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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SC-3: Not the Usual Suspects: Strategies to Cultivate New Community Partnerships
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Room: Tryon, The Westin Charlotte
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Ticket Price: $15 advance; $20 on-site
Purchase tickets when you register online or or via the Charlotte Attendee Service Center if you're already registered.
How do you identify new partners? In this short course, we’ll use the NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence for Community Engagement to work through strategies to identify new individuals/organizations, strengthen relationships with existing partners, and reach beyond the “usual suspects” to make new connections. The goal is to help you identify the organizations and individuals and build relationships help achieve your goals for student learning. Please come to the short course with a general idea of who your current partners are. For more information, visit www.eenc.org. |
Speaker:
Lauren Pyle, Executive Director, Environmental Educators of North Carolina
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Short Course
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Track:
High-Voltage Science Strategies Beyond Standards
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Learning About "Real" Animals: Designing an Inquiry-Based Zoology Course
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 205, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Find out how to design and implement inquiry-based learning experiences to teach a zoology course meeting the needs of 21st century students. |
Speaker:
Dillon Crockett, Science Teacher, Southern Lee High School
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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The Slow Green Classroom
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Does school stress out you or your students? Learn ways to slow down, integrate curricula, and use authentic materials for a more sustainable school day. |
Speaker:
Abigail Helberg Moffitt, Middle School STEM Educator, The Learning Community School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Unlock Learning Using Escape Room–Style Thinking
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Transform the classroom into an interactive experience where students collaborate and synthesize their understandings to solve mysteries and challenges. Adaptable for all levels and concepts. |
Speaker:
Shannon Pylant, Teacher, Summit School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Meet the Presidents and Board/Council
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2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
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Room: Exhibit Hall Entrance, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Be sure to stop by for this special session. Come “meet and greet” your elected NSTA officers on your way to the exhibits. The President, President-Elect, and Retiring President along with your Board and Council members are looking forward to talking with you at the conference! We will be giving away several gift cards for use in the NSTA Store totaling $100. Must be present to win. Drawing will take place at 3:20 PM. |
Speakers:
Dennis Schatz, Senior Advisor
David Crowther, NSTA President and Professor of Science Education, University of Nevada, Reno
Christine Anne Royce, NSTA President, Prof. & Co-Dir. of MAT, Shippensburg University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Special Session
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Yes! Students Can Read Primary Science Literature with HHMI BioInteractive (HHMI BioInteractive)
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 213A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore primary scientific literature with free resources from HHMI BioInteractive and AAAS. We will combine HHMI BioInteractive resources on coral reef viability with an annotated paper from the journal Science, allowing students to engage with authentic data to better understand when and how coral bleaching occurs. |
Speaker:
Sherri Story, Teacher, Kings Fork High School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, General Science Education, Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Physics and Physical Science with Vernier (Vernier Software & Technology)
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 207 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Find out how Vernier supports physics and physical science teachers who want their students to use probeware. A variety of experiments from our popular lab books will be conducted. Learn how our innovative data-collection technology works across multiple platforms such as LabQuest 2, computer, Chromebook, and iPad. |
Speaker:
David Carter, Vernier Software & Technology
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Chemical Formula and Amino Acids (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| What is the difference between subscripts and coefficients? What does “balancing” a chemical equation mean? Many students have trouble with these fundamental concepts in chemistry. If a student does not fully understand the chemical formula, then moles, reactions, and stoichiometry are hopelessly confusing. Join us for some elegant, intuitive, and well-differentiated lessons that allow students of all levels to master the chemical formula and thereby move confidently into a deeper understanding of chemistry. |
Speaker:
Brandon Watters, Science Teacher, Vernon Hills High School
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Algae Blooms: Agriculture, Ecology, and Economy (Bio-Rad Laboratories)
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Room: 203B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Teach photosynthesis and cellular respiration together in the context of the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. Using algae beads together with an algae bloom case study, your students can engage in authentic inquiry investigations to learn about two connected processes and their ecological and economical implications. |
Speakers:
Tamica Stubbs, Bio-Rad Laboratories
Sherri Andrews, Cts, Bio-Rad Laboratories
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Recipe for Disaster! Investigate a Foodborne Outbreak with Electrophoresis (MiniOne Systems)
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Room: 209A/210A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn how to use scientific reasoning to mimic a foodborne outbreak investigation and design an experiment using gel electrophoresis to determine the source of a real-life outbreak. You will pour, load, and run a gel; capture a gel image; and analyze the results to test your hypothesis. |
Speaker:
Richard Chan, Sales Department, MiniOne Systems
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Session Topic:
Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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District VI Director Meeting with State Affiliate Delegates
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Room: Morehead Boardroom, The Westin Charlotte
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| Meeting of NSTA District VI state representatives to share ideas regarding promotion, membership, and more. All Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina members are welcome to join the conversation. |
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Session Type:
Meeting
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Using CoCoRaHS Citizen Science to Engage and Extend Students' Scientific Learning
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Room: 209B/210B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Implement citizen science in your classroom using the Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network. Authentically teach 21st century skills while extending/enhancing and connecting interdisciplinary standards. |
Speaker:
Krista Brinchek, Abbotts Creek Elementary School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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The Science House Presents: Design an Electrophoresis Chamber
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 217 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Let’s design and test a tool used to identify DNA using inexpensive materials to develop students’ interest in experimental design. |
Speakers:
Pamela Gilchrist, Director, Imhotep and Kyran Academy, The Science House at North Carolina State University
Alonzo Alexander, Graduate Assistant, Durham Public Schools
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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National Geographic Phase 1 Certification
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Come join us to learn about National Geographic's Educator Certification Program and Educator Community. Complete Phase 1 of the process today, diving into our Learning Framework, which covers the attitudes, skills, and knowledge areas needed to transform students into explorers. This certification is a free professional development program that supports educators to become innovative leaders who teach students about the world, empowering them to succeed and to make it a better place. |
Speaker:
Covey Denton, Teacher/Department Chair, Greenfield School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Using Climate Proxies to Learn About Earth’s Climate History (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| How can scientists tell what Earth’s climate was like thousands of years before human measurements? This activity simulates the use of fossil ocean foraminifera, tiny organisms whose growth patterns are different in warm or cold water. Analyze and graph samples of replicas of these organisms to determine relative warm and cold periods in the past 200,000 years. This activity is from EDC Earth Science, a new NSF-supported high school program from Lab-Aids. |
Speaker:
Eric Pyle, Professor, James Madison University
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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WIDA Session: Engaging English Language Learners in Science and Engineering
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 212 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| In this interactive session, we will explore the latest strategies and supports to engage English language learners in the science and engineering practices. |
Speaker:
Troy Dassler, Faculty, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Around the GLOBE in 60 Minutes
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 217D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The international GLOBE program (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) is designed to put students in the forefront of Earth system science. |
Speakers:
Judith McDonald, Associate Professor, Belmont Abbey College
Alisa Wickliff, Center for STEM Education, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Illuminate Literacy Through Science
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Using National Science Olympiad STEM Classroom Materials to Address NGSS Crosscutting Concepts and Content
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Ballroom A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Hear how National Science Olympiad competitions include events and supporting resources that are easily incorporated into existing curricula to actively engage students with STEM activities and projects. |
Speaker:
Donna Young, NASA/NSO UoL Coordinator
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Write On!
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: Ballroom C/D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore strategies to deepen students’ science understanding with technology tools that support low-stakes writing. Leave with resources for immediate classroom implementation. |
Speaker:
Willow Alston-Socha, K-5th Science Specialist, Durham Public Schools
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Hashtag with Purpose!
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 206 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Create your very own Dewey Decimal System of the 21st century. Learn how to archive, share, and tell your science learning journey using one language. |
Speaker:
Kyle Hamstra, Davis Drive Elementary School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Student Engagement Strategies and Resources That Reduce the Achievement Gap
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 201 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Get new classroom-ready strategies and resources that can help you engage all learners, increase student achievement in STEM, and target areas of the 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) Model. |
Speaker:
Iris Mudd, Teacher, Meadowlark Middle School
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, General Science Education, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Let’s Give a Hand! Prosthetics Reaching Those in Need
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: VIP Suite 102, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Want anatomy, engineering, and community collaboration all in one lab?! Have your students design and build prosthetic hands for children in need. |
Speakers:
Courtney Behrle, Engagment Coordinator, BioNetwork
Tanya McGhee, Senior Director of Engagement, NC BioNetwork
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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3D Natural Selection
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 219 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore a curriculum module that guides students in interpreting published scientific data to learn about natural selection and write an evidence-based argument. Free at http://teach.genetics.utah.edu/ |
Speakers:
Mickey MacDonald, P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, University of Florida
Christy Barba, P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, University of Florida
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Argumentation and Explanations with CER and the KLEWS Chart
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 211 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore how to use different student supports to use argumentation and explanations in the science classroom to engage students in inquiry-based activities. KLEWS stands for What do we KNOW, what are we LEARNING, what is our EVIDENCE, what do we still WONDER about, what SCIENCE principles/concepts help explain the phenomena? |
Speakers:
Kelly Moore, Lecturer, Tennessee Tech University
Leslie Suters, Associate Professor, Tennessee Tech University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Building Literacy for ELLs Through Models in Science—From Experience to Visuals to Language
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 202 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Science concepts for English language learners develop from hands-on experiences to conceptual visual models. Academic language “connects the dots” between experience and visual representations. |
Speaker:
Stephen Roman, Lee County Schools
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Integrating Science for Young Children with an Outdoor Focus
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 216 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Discover engaging activities that allow you to take young children outside and easily integrate science, art, music, and social studies while using NGSS science practices. |
Speaker:
Jim McDonald, Professor, Central Michigan University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Still "Centered" on Science
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Room: 209B/210B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Discover read-alouds and hands-on activities to introduce/teach your science topics with grades 2–5 literacy/science integration. Join in for discussion, demos, door prizes, and directions for more than 50 activities. |
Speaker:
Rebecca Howerin Robison, Science Lab Teacher/Facilitator, Waddell Language Academy
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Digitally Transforming Learning…One Student at a Time
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Hear how to extend learning beyond the classroom, work with technology tools that foster student engagement, and provide opportunities for authentic learning experiences. |
Speaker:
Regina Meeks, Professional Development Facilitator, Wilson STEM Academy
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Choice-Based Learning to Enhance Student Interest in Science
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Room: 206 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Choice-based learning uses menus and calendars to let students choose how they want to learn every day with differentiated instruction. In this session, see how a teacher adapted choice-based learning to a grade 9 classroom and learn how you can use it in your classroom! |
Speaker:
Vanessa Logan, Secondary Science Teacher, Avondale High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Engineering Green Energy Solutions to Relevant Community Problems for a Sustainable Future
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 217A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Facilitate student science learning while engaging them in NSF-funded I-Engineering Project-Based Learning. Students identify authentic problems and design community-based green energy sustainable solutions. |
Speakers:
Aerin Benavides, Post-Doctoral Researcher, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Edna Tan, Associate Professor, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Emma Linn, STEM Coordinator, Guilford County Schools
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
High-Voltage Science Strategies Beyond Standards
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Exploring Climate Change with Virtual Reality Ecological Field Trips
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 217 B/C, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore Costa Rica’s Monteverde cloud forest and learn about the impacts of climate change by taking a virtual reality field trip with us. |
Speaker:
Tammy Lee, Assistant Professor, East Carolina University
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Amp Up Science Instruction
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Exploration and Discovery Through Maps: Teaching Science with Technology
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 203A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Engaging young learners in exploration with a three-part lesson package: hands-on, outdoors, and a high-tech web-based mapping tool developed by the EPA (EnviroAtlas). |
Speaker:
Jenna Hartley, ASPPH Environmental Health Fellow, ASPPH
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Exploring Science-Based Online Instructional Units
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 201 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore and receive access to grades 3–5 science curricula within an innovative digital platform—built around NGSS, CCSS, and the 5E instructional model. |
Speaker:
Renee Strnad, Environmental Educator, North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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No Student Left Unplugged: Launching and Sustaining 1:1 in a Large Urban School District
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Ballroom A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Are sustainable 1-to-1 programs in large urban districts a myth or reality? Join me for actionable steps taking the nation’s 9th largest district from pilot to program. |
Speaker:
Mariel Milano, Director, Orange County Public Schools
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Using Pop Culture and Polymers to Create Inquisitive Minds
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 205, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Ever wonder how to get more students interested in what you teach? Add some pop culture and a pop culture project to make the connection with your students. Take home a CD. |
Speaker:
Sherri Rukes, AACT President-Elect/Chemistry Teacher, Libertyville High School
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Solids: The Neglected “State” of Chemistry
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Use solids to make chemistry more relevant for students. Hands-on STEM activities using solid materials (metals/polymers/ceramics) make concepts easier to teach/learn. Receive NGSS correlations and take home a CD of information. |
Speaker:
Briana Richardson, Teacher, Washington High School
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Student Research in My Classroom? Where Do I Start?
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: VIP Suite 102, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Find out how to guide your students in asking original questions, developing methods to solve questions or problems, analyzing data, and presenting conclusions. Possible safety issues and rules for student-guided research will be discussed, as well as student research competitions. |
Speakers:
Judy Day, Retired Educator
Alisa Wickliff, Center for STEM Education, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Concept Mapping to Promote STEM Literacy
***CANCELED***
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 216 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| A grade 5 student of mine recently shared that they now speak science. Learn hands-on tools to increase content literacy and help students communicate research. |
Speaker:
Melissa Wilson, Middle School Science & Math Teacher, The Learning Community School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Connecting Natural Selection and Speciation
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 219 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| What drives the diversification of life? Examine the process of speciation through a real-world example of genetic variation, natural selection, and reproductive isolation in action. |
Speakers:
Mickey MacDonald, P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, University of Florida
Christy Barba, P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, University of Florida
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Investigating a Rare Disease Through Hands-On and Virtual Environments
***CANCELED***
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 209B/210B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Explore Pompe disease through face-to-face collaborative learning groups and hands-on activities, as well as through virtual environments. BYOD to try out the web-based version! |
Speaker:
Julie Bokor, Assistant Director, Education/Training Programs, University of Florida
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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NSTA Press® Session: Engineering in the Life Sciences, Grades 9–12
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: Ballroom B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| We will provide an overview of the recently released NSTA publication, Engineering in the Life Sciences, 9–12. Discussion centers on the value of engineering in the sciences, an overview of the book’s contents, and professional development challenges and opportunities. |
Speakers:
Rodney Custer, Provost/Vice President for Acad Affairs, Black Hills State University
Katheryn Kennedy, Lower School Science Specialist, Stevens Institute of Technology
Cory Culbertson, Author, Illinois State University
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Session Topic:
Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Prospecting for Mineral Ore (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| How do geologists look for mineral ore? In this activity from EDC Earth Science, participants search for a layer of rock containing a valuable mineral called molybdenum by testing sediments collected in strategic spots along river systems—gathering data to decide where the deposit is located. This is no “cookie mining” activity! |
Speaker:
Eric Pyle, Professor, James Madison University
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Science Is Who We Are and What We Do
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 211 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Children’s interest in STEM careers is associated with their family’s science capital and habitus. Learn how to support student interest in STEM through family science as well as FAME (Families and Museums Exploring) programs. |
Speakers:
M. Gail Jones, Professor, North Carolina State University
Megan Ennes, PhD Student, North Carolina State University
Emily Cayton, Assistant Professor, Campbell University
Elizabeth Baird, Director of Science Programs, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
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Session Topic:
Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Easy Investigations into Chemical Changes of Matter
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: VIP Suite 103, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Engage in hands-on experiments demonstrating evidence of chemical changes in matter and the law of conservation of mass using easily obtainable household chemicals. |
Speakers:
Blenda Singletary, Educator, Catawba Science Center
Melinda Wallrichs, Educator, Catawba Science Center
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Middle School Matters: Modeling with Magnetic Water Molecules (3D Molecular Designs)
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 207D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| ENGAGE students by modeling chemical and physical properties of water using magnetic water molecules. EXPLORE common phenomena such as density, erosion, and weathering. Construct physical representations to EXPLAIN the phases of water density and solubility. ELABORATE on the water cycle and its impact on the ecosystem. EVALUATE student learning with models. |
Speakers:
Gina Vogt, Secondary Education Program Manager, 3D Molecular Designs
Tim Herman, Director, MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Touching Triton: Complex Genetics Meets Long-Term Spaceflight
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 206 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Touching Triton is a free online activity focused on conceptualizing complex disease risk. This serious game format challenges students to analyze multiple data types to make medical packing decisions for the 20-year mission of the ARGOS I. |
Speaker:
Jennifer Carden, Informal educator, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Literacy Techniques for Reading and Writing While Teaching Content
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Discussion centers on some activities and related ways of assessing student learning that will meet both content and literacy requirements with the use of card sorts, Claim-Evidence-Reasoning structures, and discourse with academic language cues. |
Speakers:
Kelly Moore, Lecturer, Tennessee Tech University
Leslie Suters, Associate Professor, Tennessee Tech University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Caterpillars Count! Citizen Science for Educators
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 217A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Engage students in hands-on science learning and contribute valuable information to research linking birds to their insect food sources. Sample activities using project data provided. |
Speaker:
Sarah Yelton, Environmental Education Coordinator, UNC Institute for the Environment
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Session Topic:
Informal Science Education, Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Track:
High-Voltage Science Strategies Beyond Standards
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Cancer Questions to Drive Data Analysis
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 203A, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn how DNA sequencing technologies are changing the way researchers at HudsonAlpha Institute ask and answer questions about cancer. Sample data for student analysis is included. |
Speaker:
Jennifer Carden, Informal educator, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
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Session Topic:
Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Watershed Moments: STEM in an After-School and Summer Creek Program
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 209B/210B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Through a partnership between scientists and educators, grades 4–6 students engage in stream science and NGSS practices using a creek as a natural classroom. |
Speaker:
Patricia Bricker, Associate Professor, Western Carolina University
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Informal Science Education, Life Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Students as Creators
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 212 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Review virtual tools that allow science students to be creators instead of consumers of content. Tools such as augmented reality, digital science storytelling, and explaining and diagramming models will be discussed. Emphasis of providing student choice will be highlighted. |
Speaker:
Denise Wright, STEM Educator, Horry County Schools
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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The Road Less Traveled: A Journey Down the Path of Gradeless
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 204, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Discover how to shift your science classroom focus from grades to learning in this interactive session filled with tried-and-true tools, tips, and tales. |
Speaker:
Erin Mayer, Science Teacher, Casey Middle School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Smart Devices: Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: VIP Suite 102, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Discover how to make smart devices an essential tool in your science laboratory. Handouts. |
Speaker:
Greg Dodd, Retired Educator
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Analyzing Hazards and Risks in High School Chemistry Labs
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 201 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The American Chemical Society has produced Guidelines for Chemical Laboratory Safety in Secondary Schools. The guidelines also outline a protocol, designated by the acronym RAMP, for designing and writing improved safety procedures for chemistry experiments. We will explore examples and applications of the four principles of safety: Recognize the hazard; Analyze the risk of the hazard; Mitigate the risk; and Prepare for emergencies, as well as show examples on how to integrate RAMP into lab activities. |
Speakers:
Marta Gmurczyk, Manager, Safety Programs, American Chemical Society
Samuella Sigmann, Appalachian State University
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Decoding Starlight—From Photons to Pixels to Images: Using Science and Art
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 202 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Produce a photon-intensity image of a supernova remnant using NASA X-ray data and then convert the image into a public release image with this STEAM activity. |
Speakers:
Pamela Perry, Teacher, Lewiston High School
Donna Young, NASA/NSO UoL Coordinator
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Past, Present, and Future…What If?
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 206 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Help students with mastery of complex concepts by using technology-based lab simulations to model investigations of past and present, and then predict future scientific outcomes. |
Speaker:
Richard Smith, Retired Science Teacher
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science, Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Connecting Culture and Citizen Science
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 205, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn to explore culture through Citizen Science. Ready-to-use activities will focus on American Indian cultures, but others will be included as well. Local and national programs highlighted. |
Speaker:
Jessica Metz, Education Project Coordinator, New Kituwah Academy
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Session Topic:
General Science Education, Informal Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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The Lecture Is Dead: Transforming Your Classrooms Through Flipped Learning
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 216 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Are you sick of lecturing and want your students to be deeply involved in their learning? Are you struggling on how to deliver large amounts of content? Find out how to integrate flipped learning into your classroom along with NGSS from a teacher who has flipped her classroom for four years and who uses flipped learning in AP science courses. |
Speaker:
Vanessa Logan, Secondary Science Teacher, Avondale High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Using NGSS to Design Interdisciplinary Lessons for Elementary Students
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 211 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Next Generation Science Standards are powerful tools for navigating the interdisciplinary lesson design process. Join me for information and practical experience on how to do that. |
Speaker:
Kitchka Petrova, Student, Florida State University
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Available Handouts :
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Moving Students from Passive to Active Learners in Our Classrooms
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Ballroom C/D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Engage in a content-focused lesson based on a learning cycle model and then investigate how to transform an existing lesson to include active, meaningful learning experiences. |
Speakers:
Robbie Higdon, Assistant Professor, James Madison University
Elizabeth Link, Teacher, Dreher High School
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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When Working with the Willing Just Won’t Work: Driving Scalable Transformation Through Professional Learning
***CANCELED***
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 218 A/B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join me to learn how all school-based staff can move from the basic adoption of technology to transformative learning environments using intensive, iterative professional development. |
Speaker:
Mariel Milano, Director, Orange County Public Schools
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Presentation
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Calling All Carbons (Lab-Aids, Inc.)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 208B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| The element of carbon is critical to life on Earth. All living organisms contain different and essential carbon-based molecules. Several Earth processes work together to cycle carbon from one carbon reservoir to another and to keep the amount in each reservoir stable. Join in to learn about and model different carbon transfer processes. |
Speaker:
Eric Pyle, Professor, James Madison University
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Session Topic:
Earth and Space Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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NSTA Press® Session: Eureka! Grades K–2 and 3–5 Science Activities and Stories
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: Ballroom B, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Take part in lessons linking nonfiction historical trade books and science content for the Eureka! book series for grades K–2 and 3–5. |
Speaker:
Donna Farland-Smith, Author, The Ohio State University at Mansfield
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Session Topic:
General Science Education
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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The Science House Presents: Maximizing Motion Instruction with Literacy
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 217D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Join me as I demonstrate Problem-Based Learning that helps the superhero, Flash, catch a criminal. Explore literacy strategies that enhance this learning module. |
Speaker:
Michelle Benigno, Director, The Science House at North Carolina State University
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Hands-On Workshop
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Track:
Illuminate Literacy Through Science
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Available Handouts :
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A Visual Journey Through the Human Cell Using Watercolor Landscapes (MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 207D, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Use vibrant watercolor landscapes to explore the molecular world in the cellular context within which proteins function. David Goodsell’s Tour of the Human Cell Panorama traces the production and secretion of antibodies. His Flu Fight: Immunity & Infection Panorama illustrates how antibodies work to block the influenza infection cycle. |
Speakers:
Gina Vogt, Secondary Education Program Manager, 3D Molecular Designs
Tim Herman, Director, MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling
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Session Topic:
Life Science, Physical Science
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Session Type:
Exhibitor Workshop
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Available Handouts :
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Spark Students’ Curiosity with Chemistry!
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Room: 215, Charlotte Convention Center
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| Learn about the various free resources—games, lesson plans, grants, and more—available from the American Chemical Society. Walk away with resources. |
Speaker:
Karen Kaleuati, Project Manager, American Chemical Society
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Session Topic:
Physical Science
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Session Type:
Presentation
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