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Thursday, November 7
 

8:30am EST

Teaching elementary science with high school mentors using hand-on investigations
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Looking to spark science curiosity in elementary classrooms? This interactive session explores incorporating high school mentors! We'll showcase engaging, hands-on investigations (rotating stations) you can implement. Hear from high school mentors & elementary teachers about their experiences, particularly engaging Multilingual Learners (ML) . Join us and discover how this innovative approach fosters a love for science in all young learners!
Lead Presenter
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Tom Savage

Science Teacher, Henderson Early College/Hillandale & Bruce Drysdale
Presenters
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Kathryn Thompson

Bruce Drysdale Elementary School
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Tara Hammond

Hillandale Elementary School
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Ashley Monroe Patino

Henderson County Early College
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Winston 3B

9:30am EST

Native Teachings for Transformative Learning
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Have you ever wondered what science lessons looked like in this part of the world before Western leaders took a hold of them? Did you ever imagine our Native lessons would have a place in your classroom? I present my research on how we can indigenize science education in a way that is respectful to the history and context of the land, and our relationships with it. We tend to think of indigenous studies as an anthropology or history field, but I intend to share why I believe it belongs in the science classroom. We will find that indigenous studies are interdisciplinary by nature, and learn about how the knowledge and practice of Native American pedagogy may benefit our students and ourselves as teachers of these lands.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Nicholas Thorne

Nicholas Thorne

Consultant, The Center for Applied Linguistics
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Salem 3B

9:30am EST

Play to Learn: Integrating Board Games in Science Education
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
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?
Lead Presenter
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Ahura Webb

Reaching All Minds Academy
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Salem 3A

1:30pm EST

Once Upon a Science class... Stories to STEM
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Learning science is an active process that requires both “hands-on” and minds on experiences. Come explore how using simple stories can encourage literacy and provide opportunities for STEM in your science classroom. Activities from different grade levels will be shared.
Lead Presenter
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Jessica Croson

Heide Trask High School
Presenters
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Michelle Hafey

Program Associate, UNCW Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 3B

1:30pm EST

Inspire Success: Designing Inquiry-Based Classrooms
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Discover CERTL’s instructional design approach to selecting inquiry-based learning cases embedded with hands-on activities. Learn how to deliver science content in a real-world context that develops students’ critical thinking skills and sparks student-led discussions. Participants will experience a hands-on student inquiry and receive takeaways.
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Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Kelsey Canovai

Project Manager, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
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Leslie Russell

Program Manager, CERTL/Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 1A

1:30pm EST

Science and Engineering Practices and the Science Teacher Leader Group
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
During this session, we will engage in quick, low-cost science activities that incorporates the science and engineering practices with content to focus our discussion on identifying important shifts teachers need to make with the new standards, as well as resources we have available and need to support implementation. Based on these ideas, we will form affinity groups of science teacher leaders who want to work on specific issues surfaced during the academic year in virtual PDSA style working groups. Our intention would be to come back together at NCSTA in 2025 ready to share the resources we developed.
Lead Presenter
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Emma Refvem

6-12 Science Specialist, Durham Public Schools
Emma Refvem, Ph.D., NBCT is the 6-12 Science Specialist for Durham Public Schools. She is excited about the new science standards that incorporate science and engineering practices. Her experience involves teaching high school Earth & Environmental Science at all levels, including... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 3A

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
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

2:30pm EST

Unleaded Learning: Cross-Disciplinary Resources to Engage Students with Water Quality
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how Clean Water for Carolina Kids curriculum materials support student learning about lead in water through mitigation strategies, data analysis of North Carolina water samples, and health implications for individuals exposed to lead. During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to experience a sample of curriculum activities and come away with resources that you can adapt for use in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston 3C

2:30pm EST

STEM equity through an Ambitious Science Teaching Framework
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Ambitious Science Teaching (AST) framework shapes instruction for joyful, rigorous and equitable science learning. This session addresses the new NC Science standards through an AST lens focusing on four core practices grounded in STEM equity. Explore how to plan for student engagement, elicit ideas, support conceptual change, and scaffold reasoning and articulation of evidence through facilitation of meaningful science talk that amplifies all student voices.
Lead Presenter
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Dearing Blankmann

High Point University
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Salem 3B

2:30pm EST

Real Teaching with Real Data
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Dive into the world of authentic scientific inquiry. This hands-on session leverages public health data from NC State's Center for Human Health and the Environment to empower educators with practical strategies for teaching with real research data. Discover how to guide students through investigating complex datasets, formulating their own questions, and drawing compelling conclusions through the lens of PFAS water contamination data. Whether you're looking to enhance data literacy or inspire a new generation of critical thinkers and data scientists, this workshop provides valuable tools and insights for integrating real-world data into your curriculum. Join us to transform data into a dynamic teaching tool that builds student agency and sparks curiosity in your students!
Lead Presenter
avatar for Taryn Shelton

Taryn Shelton

K-12 Data Science Program Coordinator, The Science House, NCSU
I work in education outreach for the Data Science Academy and The Science House at NC State University.  My goal is to promote the integration of data science and the development of data skills and literacy in K-12 classrooms throughout North Carolina.  We currently are running... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Conference Room 1 - Downstairs

2:30pm EST

School Gardens: Opportunities for Students to Engage in Science
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Learn how school gardens can help students gain better understanding and appreciation of the natural world, using the hands-on practices to support the new science standards, while also supporting their social and emotional needs. Knowledge shared about accessing resources to implement and support gardens, and lesson ideas.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Carie Fugle

Carie Fugle

Science Teacher, West Cabarrus High School
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Ashely Honbarrier

Happy Roots NC (non-profit)
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Salem 3C

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
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.
Presenters
avatar for North Carolina Zoo - Scott Ainsworth

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

3:30pm EST

Developing Models for Effective Science Instruction w/ Discovery Education
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Attendees will experience and explore how Discovery Education incorporates the Science and Engineering Practices that are part of the new North Carolina Science Standards with a specific focus on developing and using models for students to demonstrate their understanding of concepts.  This will be an interactive session for attendees with lots of groups projects and hands-on experiences.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Brad Fountain

Brad Fountain

Senior Director, EC Teaching & Learning, Discovery Education
Brad is a passionate educator with over 20 years of educational experience. He began his career teaching in a 3-5 multi-age classroom in rural North Carolina where he utilized some of the earliest educational internet based web resources. He launched one of the first technology based... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 3C

3:30pm EST

EnviroSmart Schools: The Understory Project
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
In many areas across the country school campuses are the best opportunity to optimize natural systems where green space is needed most. The Catawba College Center for the Environment would like to share an educational model that focuses on the greening of school campuses to foster environmental literacy, native biodiversity, climate resilience, and healthier communities. Participants will experience Project Understory investigations that are interdisciplinary, with a focus on the new science standards.
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Lisa Pope

Catawba College Center for the Environment
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Winston 1B

9:30pm EST

Exploring Indigenous Science Connections through Games
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30pm - 10:20pm EST
Active games that can be played with minimal materials in a variety of settings. Twists on old favorites! New games to use and share! Every game connects natural sciences and Cherokee culture in authentic and engaging ways. All games can be adapted to multiple grade levels. No slide show! All action! Come ready to play! All game instructions ready to share with participants!


Lead Presenter
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Jessica Metz

New Kituwah Academy
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30pm - 10:20pm EST
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