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Thursday, November 7
 

9:30am EST

Play to Learn: Integrating Board Games in Science Education
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Salem 3A
Discover how to make science education more engaging and effective with "Play to Learn: Integrating Board/Card Games in Science Education." This session explores innovative ways to incorporate board games into your science curriculum, enhancing student participation and comprehension. Learn practical strategies and game-based activities that foster critical thinking, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts, transforming your classroom into a dynamic learning environment. Are you game?
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Ahura Webb

Reaching All Minds Academy
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Salem 3A
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

1:30pm EST

CERN: International Teachers Program-A Particle Physics Bootcamp
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Winston 3C
This talk will present an overview of CERN's fully funded programs for middle and high school teachers to travel to Geneva for two weeks to take part in an intensive workshop in particle physics and learn about the experiments running at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Lessons plans and resources will be shared.
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Sam Wheeler

North Carolina School of Science & Math
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Winston 3C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

2:30pm EST

NC Science Teacher Educators' Meeting - Creating a Statewide Network to Address the Recruitment and Retention Challenges
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Salem 1C
All NC Science Teacher Educators are invited to share and establish a network of science teacher educators who are passionate about our support for current and future science teachers in North Carolina. Our common goal is to prepare teachers with research-based best practices for sharing science with ALL students. Importantly, we have launched conversations about how to impact policies and practices that enhance/prioritize science education in North Carolina schools. We look forward to your participation and input!
Lead Presenter
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Dennis Kubasko

Associate Professor, UNC Wilmington
Presenters
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M. Gail Jones

Professor, NC State Unversity
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Sarah Carrier

NC State University
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Salem 1C
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

2:30pm EST

Energy Literacy: Thinking Critically about Energy Resources
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston 1B
Whether students are learning about renewable or nonrenewable energy resources, the Switch Classroom curriculum clearly and effectively identifies the trade-offs of using each energy resource. Through an unbiased approach to energy literacy, Switch classroom teaches about energy resources, consumption, conservation, and energy use around the world. Switch Classroom offers a wide variety of classroom resources from video lessons, hands-on labs, and data analysis activities that will engage students in thinking critically about energy.
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Ben Schosek

Switch Energy Alliance/Switch Classroom
Presenters
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Ruthann McComb

Environmental Science teacher, Elkin High School
Energy Education, ECU, UNC Institute for the Environment,  Switch Classroom, Elkin NC, AP Environmental Science, Soccer!
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston 1B
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

3:30pm EST

Embracing the Evolution: Rocking the Science Classroom with AI Tools
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 3B
Feeling overwhelmed by the ever-evolving world of science? Dive into the exciting potential of AI tools to transform your K-12 science curriculum! This collaborative session will explore how AI can enhance student engagement, personalize learning, and support the mastery of key science standards. Join us as we explore real-world examples, brainstorm implementation strategies, and share resources to ignite the scientific curiosity of your students!
Lead Presenter
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Brian Whitson

Digital Teaching & Learning Regional Consultant, Piedmont-Triad, NCDPI
Brian Whitson is a Digital Teaching & Learning Consultant with the Office of Digital Teaching & Learning at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). He proudly covers the Piedmont-Triad Region where he supports public schools units with the implementation and integration... Read More →
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Marsha Sirkin

The Science House
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 3B
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

3:30pm EST

Using Technology to Make North Carolina Zoo Field Trips More Accessible for All
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 3A
Each year the North Carolina Zoo welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds with many different needs. To better reach all audiences and to enhance school fieldtrips we built an app with self-guided experiences (e.g., virtual guides, audio description, and standard aligned content) that allows anyone to experience the Zoo in the way they choose. Join us to explore the app and see how to use it on your free fieldtrip to the Zoo.
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Beth Folta

Curator Of Education, North Carolina Zoo
Join us as we share tips, tricks, and best practices for making your next free field trip to the Zoo the best one ever.  We offer a variety of free and paid experiences including both guided and self-guided options.
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North Carolina Zoo - Scott Ainsworth

North Carolina Zoo
Project Manager for the new North Carolina Zoo App.
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 3A
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners
 
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