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9:30am EST

One Stop Shop "Rockin' NC" Geology

Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST

This is the “New Standards Edition” of the Vulcan & App State Geology “Rockin’ NC" program, where participants will learn hands-on activities to bring North Carolina rocks and minerals into their classrooms. Returning participants can refresh their knowledge of the materials and explore how activities align with the new standards. Additionally, 20 Rockin’ NC classroom totes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who do not already have one.

Lead Presenter

Marta Toran

Appalachian State University

Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Salem 1B

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Earth/Space Science
Grade Level K-8

2:30pm EST

One Stop Shop "Deep Time & Fossils Toolbox"

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST

Winston 1A

This is a condensed version of the Deep Time Toolbox workshop developed by AppState’s Geology Department which will include alignment to the new standards. Participants will try hands-on activities around geologic time, extinction event clues and fossils (including ID and fossilization methods). Materials are geared towards Gr. 6-8 but 4th grade teachers would also find them useful with some modification. Classroom kits and fossil samples given out on a first come first served basis.

Lead Presenter

Marta Toran

Appalachian State University

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston 1A

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Earth/Space Science
Grade Level K-8, 6-8

3:30pm EST

Using Data Sets in Your Classroom

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST

Winston 3C

Having students able to analyze data is important. Using authentic data and computational thinking are important skills for students of all grade levels. This session will focus on creating data sets and using them in meaningful ways.

Lead Presenter

Betty Jo Moore

Teacher/6th Grade, Wiley Magnet Middle School

Presenters

Alyson VanAlphen

Teacher, Weddington Middle School

I have been an educator since 1995. Currently I teach 6th grade Math and Science at Weddington MIddle School in the Union County Public Schools system. My passion is to inspire students to get excited about learning and to cultivate their natural curiosity about the world around... Read More →

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Winston 3C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Earth/Space Science
Grade Level 6-8, 6-12