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Welcome to the 2024 NCSTA Professional Development Institute.
The Benton food service bar will be available in the Main Lobby during the lunch break on Thursday and Friday. Grab a quick bite and visit the Exhibit Hall.
StemScopes/Accelerated Learning offers a free lunch and learn session on Thursday. Get tickets at Booth 204.
Savvas offers a free lunch and learn session on Friday.  Get tickets at Booth 101.
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Friday, November 8
 

7:30am EST

Registration Open
Friday November 8, 2024 7:30am - 12:00pm EST
Salem Foyer
Friday November 8, 2024 7:30am - 12:00pm EST
Salem Foyer

8:00am EST

Biology/Life Science Share-a-Thon and Unconference (Prize Tickets Given)
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston Ballroom 2
Rachel Pedler, Tiara Davis, Kelly Pipes, Pamela Phillips will share.
Meet fellow biology/life science teachers for an opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston Ballroom 2

8:00am EST

Exploring STEM - Indoor and Outdoor Adventures for Middle School Minds
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 1C
How do you get our STEM kids motivated while desiring to pursue STEM careers? MMS is crafting a robust STEM program that merges with outdoor engagement. Discover innovative approaches to integrating outdoor classrooms, field trips, and adventure clubs, fostering a deeper connection with nature while nurturing mental well-being. Learn how these initiatives not only enhance STEM education, but also address the pressing mental health challenges facing today's youth. Be part of the movement reshaping STEM education for a brighter, healthier future.
Lead Presenter
GW

Gareth Wilkinson

Macon Middle
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 1C
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together
  • Subject Area STEM
  • Grade Level 6-8

8:00am EST

Modeling Temperature Effects on the Solubility of CO2
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 1B
One of the gas laws, that gases are more soluable in colder temps than warmer temps, is often a concept that students do not understand completely. I researched and put together a lab that models this phenomena. This lab can be used to reinforce prior knowledge, introduce the concept or as a review. Students are asked at the end to extrapolate their knoweldge to a different gas and environment.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Denise O'Gorman

Denise O'Gorman

Teacher, Woods Charter School
Denise O'Gorman has been teaching for 26 years!  She started her career in the Bronx, NY teaching physical scienc and Biology.  She moved to NC in 1997 and started teaching at Woods Charter in 2003.  She has taught Biology, Chemistry and currently teaches Earth & Environmental... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 1B
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

8:00am EST

BrainPop and Wake share - CER and the NC Science Standards: Igniting Inquiry in the Science Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 3B
Experience how the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework, aligned with the revised NC Science Standards' emphasis on inquiry, empowers students to make sense of the world. Gain practical strategies for fostering critical thinking and constructing explanations and leave with ready-to-implement techniques to transform your science instruction.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Kelsie Stocz

Kelsie Stocz

BrainPOP
Presenters
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Rhyan Nelson

Teacher, WCPSS
CER & The NC Science Standards Ignite Inquiry in the Science Classroom pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 3B
  Commercial

8:00am EST

Supporting the Science Standards with Gizmos
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 3C
This workshop will help support teachers teaching the new science standards with the implementation of Gizmos. Teachers will be a part of a modeled lesson and debrief on best practices while using Gizmos in the science classroom.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Dustin Lackey

Dustin Lackey

Senior Implementation Coordinator, ExploreLearning
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 3C
  Commercial

8:00am EST

Engaging All Learners: Multimodal & Multilingual Science Assessment
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 3A
Want to ensure all students engage with science concepts in your diverse classroom? This session explores how the M2-Si grant centers multilingual learners with multimodal and multilingual formative assessment strategies aligned to the new 2023 K-12 Science Standards. Hear how NC educators utilized visuals, hands-on activities, technology, and translanguaging to make science accessible and engaging. Provide your students with multiple ways to show their knowledge and discover how to empower a class of successful scientists!
Lead Presenter
AB

Amy Burden

Center for Applied Linguistics
Presenters
avatar for Ivanna Mann-Thrower Anderson

Ivanna Mann-Thrower Anderson

ML/Title III Consultant, NCDPI
ivanna.anderson@dpi.nc.gov@imannthrowerESL/Title III Consultant (EL Program Quality - West Region)Ivanna Mann Thrower Anderson has served as an ESL/Title III Consultant with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction since 2009. She has worked with English language learners... Read More →
JC

Jennifer Carman

Trent Park Elementary School
LR

Lisa Rambeaut

Smith Elementary School - Alamance Burlington Schools.
KB

Keira Ballantyne

The Center for Applied Linguistics
BY

Brittany York

The Center for Applied Linguistics
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 3A
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

8:00am EST

Reach for the Stars
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 3B
Captivate your children with the solar system and the constellations as well! Bring the solar system into your very own classroom and give a hands-on approach to teaching! Tired of boring worksheets? Come and take back hands-on activities that your children are sure to love and remember. while learning about the solar system and constellations!
Lead Presenter
avatar for Amy Sparks

Amy Sparks

CEO/Principal, The School of Hope
Hello! My name is Amy Sparks and I am the mother of three beautiful kids. (They are now adults) and two beautiful grandsons, Landon who is 4 and Jax who will be 3 in December and another beautiful grand baby in June of 2025.  I am the wife of Rob Sparks and have had the honor of... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Michelle Mund

Michelle Mund

The School of Hope
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 3B
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

8:00am EST

Have You Heard About the Presidential Awards (PAEMST)?
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Conference Room 2 - Downstairs
Interested in learning how you could earn an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. to be recognized as an exceptional STEM teacher, build lasting partnerships with colleagues across the nation, and receive $10,00? Come learn more about the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) - the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government for K–12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or computer science teaching! Door prizes will be awarded!
Lead Presenter
avatar for Alexis Wood

Alexis Wood

Secondary Science Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction
Alexis Wood joined the NCDPI Office of Academic Standards after teaching high school for 20 years in Lenoir and Wake Counties. Her primary job as a member of the Office of Academic Standards Science Team is to provide support to PSUs at the secondary science level that ensures the... Read More →
2024 NCSTA Have You Heard About PAEMST pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Conference Room 2 - Downstairs
  Other, Professional Leadership and Awards

8:00am EST

Can High School Students Really Argue?
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 3C
Using argumentation in the chemistry classroom to explore understanding of intermolecular forces. Exploring what parts of CER the students struggle with the most.
Lead Presenter
JB

Jessica Burch

Swansboro High School
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 3C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

8:00am EST

Elementary Science: What's Not Messy?
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 1A
Ready for active, engaging experiences for students in your science classroom? Join us for this hands-on presentation integrating strategies for engaging learners in the new K-5 science standards. You will walk away with ideas and STEM experiments you can use in your classroom tomorrow!
Lead Presenter
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Dr. Kelly Ficklin

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Presenters
KG

Karen Granger

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
JW

Jennifer Whittington

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 1A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

8:00am EST

Fire as Phenomena
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 1A
Every Campfire has a master who lights it, keeps it burning, and puts it out. Industrial facilities use boilers to make the things we need, and land managers use fire to protect and rejuvenate the forest. But fire has a dark side of soot, air pollution, and danger. We will look at fire through chemistry, math, and energy using hand-on demonstrations, chemistry and fire.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Keith Bamberger

Keith Bamberger

NC Department of Environmental Quality
Presenters
NA
It's Complicated Air Quality Links and Resources docx
elements in xlsx
fire and chemistry pptx
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 1A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

8:00am EST

Forms of Energy & Energy Transformations Interactive Lessons
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 1C
Hands-on experiments and background info that allow students to explore the different forms of energy and how they are transformed using items encountered in our everyday life. Motion, sound, thermal, radiant, electrical, and chemical energy transformations are explored. You’ll be able to confidently explain energy transformations to 3-12 grade students, differentiate between forms of energy, and describe how energy is stored or used in major energy sources!
Lead Presenter
avatar for NEED Project - Mark Case

NEED Project - Mark Case

Program Associate, The NEED Project
NEED specializes in energy education providing state-aligned FREE curriculum materials, teacher training, and student leadership development that engage students in learning about energy authentically across disciplines. NEED classrooms can be STEM classrooms or social science and... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 1C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

8:00am EST

Learning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 1B
Knowledge of biological systems can be linked with the practical application of designing products, addressing environmental concerns and demystifying science to catch the imagination of young learners. Technologies inspired by nature (biomimicry) and the intentional design of safer products and processes (green chemistry) provide an avenue for teachers to introduce a range of STEAM concepts in a dynamic investigative manner while weaving literacy and art connections across their science curriculum. In this hands-on workshop you will explore practical tips for implementing open-access units covering engineering design, animal adaptations, and properties of matter. By using inexpensive and easily accessible materials, learn how these NGSS-designed lessons can be used to challenge and inspire your students. Each lesson puts students in the role of the sustainable scientist while integrating Common Core Language Arts and Math standards.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Alyson VanAlphen

Alyson VanAlphen

Teacher, Weddington Middle School
I have been an educator since 1995.  Currently I teach 7th grade 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 them... Read More →
Learning from Nature STEAM Investigations for the Classroom NCSTA PDI 11.8.24 pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 1B
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

8:00am EST

Making Connections between Science, Math, and the SEPs
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 3A
The new NC science standards leverage science and engineering practices (SEPs). Modeling is the central practice of the SEPs and the process of incorporating them into courses can feel rather daunting. Where to start? What are the expectations for students? Join us to learn how to take one of your lessons and make it even more engaging using our shared strategies. Participants will leave with ready-to-go lessons they can implement into their classrooms.
Lead Presenter
DJ

Dr. Joey Lord

Appalachian State University
Presenters
BR

Brad Rhew

STEM Coordinator, Guilford County Schools
DL

Dr. Lane Wesson

Winthrop University
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 3A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

8:00am EST

Exhibit Hall Open
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 2:00pm EST
Salem Ballroom 2
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 2:00pm EST
Salem Ballroom 2

9:00am EST

Keynote Speaker & Breakfast
Friday November 8, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EST
Winston Ballroom 2
Keynote Speaker
avatar for Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, P.E.

Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, P.E.

Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, P.E. (affectionately known as Dr. Nee) is an Engineer, Educator and Entrepreneur based in Raleigh, North Carolina. His technical experience includes 15+ years as a NASA Researcher, Bridge Design Engineer, and Adjunct Professor.Dr. Mabry is also the CEO and Founder... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EST
Winston Ballroom 2

10:40am EST

Cafeteria to Compost to Landfill: Student-driven research to enact change
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 1B
This session showcases a series of interdisciplinary lessons across multiple grade bands (k-5, 6-8, and 9-12) where students will conduct hands-on research and activities at their school to identify patterns in food waste and examine how food waste impacts our environment and communities. Students will also research landfills in North Carolina and examine solutions such as waste reduction, education, and composting.
Lead Presenter
AR
Presenters
WH

Will Hendrick

NC Conservation Network
DF

Debbie French

Wake Forest University
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 1B
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

10:40am EST

Pivotal Plates: How plate tectonics created NC landforms and resources
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 1A
A quick look at the geologic history of North Carolina and how our landforms, landscapes, and resources were created through plate tectonic processes. A variety of hands-on activities and resources will be provided for use in your classrooms.
Lead Presenter
NC

North Carolina Geological Survey - Amy Pitts

North Carolina Geological Survey
NCSTA 2024 Plate Tectonics pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 1A
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

10:40am EST

Common Critters: A Unique Approach to Animal Kingdom Instruction
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 3C
Common Critters is a modular educational animal card game introducing students to the animal kingdom systematized by Level II ecoregions. Each critter card includes a wealth of information regarding distribution, habitation, behavior, status in the food chain, and relative metric size. Accommodating 2-12 students, the game develops visual and traditional literacy by incorporating a unique right-brained approach to identification.  
Lead Presenter
ED

Erik Day

Common Critters, LLC
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 3C
  Commercial

10:40am EST

Easy, Breezy, SEPeezy: A hands-on lesson plan for introducing the eight Science and Engineering Practices to your students
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 1C
Over lime sodas and snacks, dive into the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and learn how to effectively introduce these to your students. You’ll leave with a ready-to-go classroom activity, a plan to revisit SEPs throughout the year, and a solid background on how SEPs fit into the new science standards.
Lead Presenter
KG

Kat Gentry

Stile Education
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 1C
  Commercial

10:40am EST

Igniting Innovation: Transforming Science Education with Science and Engineering Practices.
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 1B
Explore Science and Engineering Practices (SEP) with practical strategies for your classroom. Discover hands-on approaches to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Discover new ways to inspire your students.
Lead Presenter
RH

Rachel Hester

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Presenters
avatar for Cynthia Goodman

Cynthia Goodman

Director-Curriculum and Content, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Hello!  I am a Director of Curriculum and Content with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.  At HMH, we are a company full of teachers!  Prior to joining HMH, I was an elementary teacher for many years before serving as the  Intervention Coordinator for my school district.  The best part... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 1B
  Commercial

10:40am EST

Harnessing AI: Inclusive Instructional Design for Diverse Classrooms
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 3A
Discover how instructional designers use generative AI to create more inclusive learning experiences. Join our interactive session on best practices for prompt generation and priming AI models with information like identity profiles that match your learner population. Create digital stories, rubrics and data sets, and modify resources for diverse learning needs, including students with language-based learning differences and multilingual learners. Perfect for educators seeking to differentiate by process, product, or content.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Leslie Russell

Leslie Russell

Program Manager, CERTL/Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Presenters
avatar for Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Kelsey Canovai

Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Kelsey Canovai

Project Manager, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 3A
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

10:40am EST

Supporting Student Discourse in a High School Biology Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 3B
How can you engage and support diverse learners through discussion? In this session, we will share strategies and supports to get your biology students talking as they analyze patterns in the distribution of species across the United States and build a consensus definition for the term ecosystem. By sharing ideas and building on each other’s understanding, students will make powerful connections to content and practices.
Lead Presenter
SW
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 3B
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

10:40am EST

Using WIDA ELD Science Standards and the SEPs to Support MLs in Physical Science
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 3B
The incorporation of the SEPs into the new Science Standards provides a solid foundation for meaningful Physical Science instruction in the ML classroom. In conjunction with the WIDA ELD Science Standards, MLs experience science as framed by the SEPs in the new standards and develop the associated academic language underlying these experiences. Examples from the Physics standards of Physical Science will be explored through the lenses of the SEPs and the WIDA ELD Science Standards.

Link to Presentation
Lead Presenter
SR

Stephen Roman

Lee County High School
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 3B
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

10:40am EST

Cultivating Knowledge: Integrating Ag In The Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 1A
In today's rapidly changing world, it's essential for young learners to not only grasp core content but also understand the significance of agriculture in our lives. Integrating agricultural literacy into classrooms not only fosters a deeper understanding of where our food comes from but also cultivates valuable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and environmental awareness. This presentation will highlight SEP instructional strategies for utilizing the Farm Bureau's Ag In The Classroom resources as well as integrating them with curriculum content so that it may strengthen connections and relevance to the real world.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Lindsey Stalls

Lindsey Stalls

STEM Coordinator, Eastern Elementary, Pitt County Schools
As an elementary STEM coordinator, Lindsey Stalls engages students through interactive, hands-on experiences. With a background in education and a passion for integrating content, she assists teachers in creating engaging lessons to spark curiosity in students. Lindsey is a lifelong... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Taylor Dougherty

Taylor Dougherty

Elementary Teacher, Eastern Elementary, Pitt County Schools
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 1A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

10:40am EST

K-5 Building Engineers with the New Science Standards
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 3A
K-5 Building Engineers, using the new science standards, will show how to incorporate not only the engineering design process but also link those standards with literacy and other content areas. We will share activities for Kindergarten through 5th Grade. You will also participate in a fun engineering design challenge. \
Lead Presenter
avatar for Carla Butts

Carla Butts

Instructional Technology Facilitator and 3-5 STEM Teacher, Harnett County Schools
My name is Carla Butts, and I bring 22 years of teaching experience across a range of grade levels and subjects. I have taught 8th-grade science, high school Honors Earth Science, and Astronomy, and I currently lead STEM education for 3rd-5th graders. I hold a Bachelor’s in Geology... Read More →
K 5 Building Engineers (NCSTA Presentation) pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 3A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

10:40am EST

Ready...Set...Science Resources! - 6-8
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston Ballroom 2
The purpose of this interactive session is to provide an overview of the new support documents for the 2023 Science Standards. Participants will engage in conversations highlighting how the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI), Science & Engineering Practices (SEP), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCC) connect to unpacking the standards. We will also discuss how the proficiency statements and academic language support student learning. This session will focus on 6-8 Science.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Gavin Fradel

Gavin Fradel

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Gavin Fradel is a science consultant in the K-12 Standards, Curriculum and Instruction section in the Office of Academic Standards at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Gavin obtained his Undergraduate teaching degree in Middle Grades Education with a concentration... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Debra Hall

Debra Hall

K-5 Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Debra works as an Elementary Science Consultant in the Division of Academic Standards at NCDPI. She has a Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on STEM Education. Prior to joining NCDPI, Debra worked as a classroom teacher and science specialist. During this time she... Read More →
avatar for Benita Tipton

Benita Tipton

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Benita Tipton works as a Secondary Science Consultant with the NC Department of Public Instruction. Prior to coming to the Department in 2003, she taught high school science and college-entry biology at a community college. She earned a master’s degree in Education with a concentration... Read More →
avatar for Alexis Wood

Alexis Wood

Secondary Science Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction
Alexis Wood joined the NCDPI Office of Academic Standards after teaching high school for 20 years in Lenoir and Wake Counties. Her primary job as a member of the Office of Academic Standards Science Team is to provide support to PSUs at the secondary science level that ensures the... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston Ballroom 2
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

10:40am EST

Science Teacher Leader Group: Collaborate, Create, and Lead
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 1C
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
avatar for Jennifer Redfearn

Jennifer Redfearn

Senior STEM Specialist, North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching
Jennifer currently serves as the STEM Specialist for NCCAT. Her previous roles include STEM Coordinator for Guilford County Schools and high school science teacher.
Presenters
avatar for Emma Refvem

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 loves spreadsheets and working to make activities more meaningful each time she teaches them. Her experience involves teaching high school Earth & Environmental Science at all levels, including... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Salem 1C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

10:40am EST

That was cool! Using sensors and probes for data collection
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 3C
Data collection sensors and probes allow students to quickly and easily collect and visualize data. This session will focus on incorporating this equipment into rigorous, student-centered science instruction using the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs). During this session teachers will get an overview of equipment options, experience a model lesson incorporating sensors/probes, and work in groups to discuss how to incorporate content-specific sensor/probe investigations into lessons. This session is not focused on the technical aspects of using probes.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Justin Ingram

Justin Ingram

Teaching and Learning Specialist, 9-12 science, Johnston County Public Schools
Justin currently serves as the Teaching and Learning Specialist supporting high school science teachers in Johnston County, NC. Prior to this role, he spent 12 years teaching middle and high school science in a variety of settings including traditional public schools, charter schools... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 3C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

11:40am EST

Middle School Share-a-Thon
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
Janina Millis, Ben Schosek and Ruthann McComb, Michael Giddens, Alison Baker- Plasma Games, Alyson VanAlphen   
Presenters
avatar for Michelle Hafey

Michelle Hafey

Program Associate, UNCW Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
  • Grade Level 6-8

11:40am EST

Creating Professional Development for K-12 educators
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 1C
In this presentation we will talk about an integrated climate change professional development we developed for K-12 educators in our community (Spring 2024). In this session we will talk about the lessons learned and topics covered during this two-day workshop. Additionally, climate change education research indicates many teachers are willing to teach climate change, but are unsure of how it connects to their classroom and where to find high-quality curricular materials
Lead Presenter
BC

Brian Calhoun

Wake Forest University
Presenters
DF

Debbie French

Wake Forest University
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 1C
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

11:40am EST

From Stars to Farms: Transforming Science Classes with Virtual Reality
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston 3C
Discover how we use virtual reality to explore global farming and objects beyond everyday experience. Learn practical VR methods to expand classroom learning. We'll showcase "Scale Worlds," our virtual environment where students can grow from the size of stars to atoms. Teachers can experience these environments with headsets and discuss possible integration. Lesson plans and other resources will also be provided.
Lead Presenter
TH

Tyler Harper-Gampp

North Carolina State University
Presenters
MP

Melissa Pearce

teacher, Wake County Schools
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston 3C
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

11:40am EST

In AWE with DEQ (Air, Water and Earth)
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston 1A
NC Department of Environmental Quality uses science to protect human and environmental health in North Carolina. Educators from DEQ have the mission of supporting teachers and students and developing both knowledge and teaching skills. In this workshop educators from the DAQ, DWR, DEMLR, and Geological Survey will share how some of their resources support the new Essential Standards in Science and how the student’s knowledge can lead to good employment opportunities in the student’s future.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Keith Bamberger

Keith Bamberger

NC Department of Environmental Quality
Presenters
LD

Lauren Daniel

NC Division of Water Resources
NC

North Carolina Geological Survey - Amy Pitts

North Carolina Geological Survey
avatar for NC DEQ - DEMLR - E&SC Program - Rebecca Coppa

NC DEQ - DEMLR - E&SC Program - Rebecca Coppa

Sediment Education Engineer, NC DEQ - DEMLR - E&SC Program
It's Complicated Air Quality Links and Resources docx
hold your breath activity1 docx
EENC and the NCSCOS Science and Social Studies 2023 cheat sheet docx
2023 Education Standards air quality 6 7 8 xlsx
NCDEQ We Got The Science final pdf
NCDEQ We Got The Science (2) pptx
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston 1A
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

11:40am EST

Teaching Science with Historical Primary Sources
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston 1B
Come learn how to access the Country’s largest Library – the Library of Congress – and teach science with historical primary sources. Bring your laptop and your imagination. Time will be spent looking through archives and creating lessons you may use next week! Once you’re really hooked, we’ll have information on how to sign up to attend the free professional development this summer at the LOC in Washington, DC.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Dorothy Holley

Dorothy Holley

Science Teacher, West Johnston High School
Presenters
JW

Janice West

Teacher, West Johnston High School
I have over 17 years of teaching experience from preschool to high school and adult health education. I now teach life science courses. I have been Interact and Environmental Club sponsor.
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston 1B
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

11:40am EST

Understanding Climate Change Through Data Analysis
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston 3B
Data literacy is a key piece of analyzing the evidence for climate change. In this session, we will evaluate data related to Earth’s carbon cycle. We will also look at other data sources that can be used when teaching climate change and share a variety of supports that students can use any time they create or analyze data. Build your data literacy tool kit for your Earth science classes and more.
Lead Presenter
SW
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston 3B
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

11:40am EST

Break the Code of the New NC Science Standards - Escape Room
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 3C
Join us for an interactive and engaging session designed to unravel the mysteries of the new North Carolina Science Standards. In this immersive Escape Room experience, participants will dive deep into the instructional shifts and key elements of the updated standards. Through hands-on activities and collaborative problem-solving, attendees will race against the clock to decode clues, solve puzzles, and ultimately escape to the "FUNomenal" side of science education.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Cynthia Goodman

Cynthia Goodman

Director-Curriculum and Content, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Hello!  I am a Director of Curriculum and Content with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.  At HMH, we are a company full of teachers!  Prior to joining HMH, I was an elementary teacher for many years before serving as the  Intervention Coordinator for my school district.  The best part... Read More →
Presenters
RH

Rachel Hester

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
MW

Michael Wagner

National Content Specialist, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 3C
  Commercial

11:40am EST

Game-Based Learning for the Science Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 1B
Experience the thrill of game-based learning with Sci-Ops: Global Defense! Transform your classroom with our NSF award-winning video game that teaches 6th-12th grade chemistry and physical science standards and exposes your students to STEM career paths and real world technologies. You will engage and excite your students by incorporating our video game and curricular resources into your classroom. Leave with an all inclusive access code to our 3D game-based platform.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Plasma Games - Jenny Savage

Plasma Games - Jenny Savage

Plasma Games
Thank you for your sponsorship of our Awards Reception.
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 1B
  Commercial

11:40am EST

How Can Canvas Help You?
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 3B
Want to learn how to provide meaningful feedback while decreasing planning and grading time requirements? Learn how to use Canvas for assignments, grading, and content organization. Build a template course that can be applied to multiple subjects and used in future semesters to further decrease planning time.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Nancy Cattrell

Nancy Cattrell

Science Teacher, Apex Friendship High School, Wake County
Nancy Cattrell brings over 16 years of experience in science education to her role at Apex Friendship High School where she teaches all the forensic science courses using project-based learning. In forensic science, she works with the SBI, State Crime Lab, WCU’s Forensic Anthropology... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 3B
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

11:40am EST

A Curriculum Lens - Supporting the New Standards for District Leaders
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 3A
How is your district leading the way for supporting the new NC Science Standards? This session will focus on what our district has done for our secondary science teachers and leaders in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year. This will also be an opportunity to collaborate with fellow attendees about supporting teachers and student learning with the new science standards.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Erica Bower

Erica Bower

Secondary Math/Science Curriculum Coordinator, Alamance-Burlington School System
I am the Secondary Math & Science Curriculum Coordinator for Alamance-Burlington School System. I am currently in my 20th(!) year of education. I spent 16 years in the classroom before joining our Curriculum Team. I have spent my classroom time in both middle & high school math and... Read More →
A Curriculum Lens Supporting the New Standards for District Leaders (2) pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 3A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

11:40am EST

Adapt and Experiment: Teaching Biology Using the New Standards
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston 1C
We will discuss pacing and unit planning to assist those adapting to the new biology standards. Our focus will be on inquiry-based lessons in experimental design and evolution, highlighting the use of models, questioning techniques, and data analysis. We'll offer engaging activities and opportunities to collaborate with fellow biology educators to share implementation strategies for the new standards.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Gabrielle Riesner

Gabrielle Riesner

Science Teacher, Southeast Area Technical High School
I'm a science teacher. Biology and Environmental science. I love curriculum planning.
Presenters
avatar for Amy Taylor

Amy Taylor

Professor, UNC Wilmington
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston 1C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

11:40am EST

Implementing Science and Engineering Practices in Elementary Classes
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 1A
Come learn with us as we share strategies and curriculum ideas for implementing SEPs and inquiry skills in elementary classes. We will also share ways that writing, reading, and math blend seamlessly with science. Leave with lesson resources and strategies for engaging all students! This is a hands-on session, of course!
Lead Presenter
avatar for The Center for Inquiry-Based Learning - Rachael Polmanteer

The Center for Inquiry-Based Learning - Rachael Polmanteer

Resource Development Director, The Center for Inquiry-Based Learning
CIBL's mission is to support K-8 teachers with training and the most engaging, integrated, hands-on STEM curriculum materials that promote creativity, collaboration, and communication. I specialize in writing hands-on K-12 science curricula based on NGSS and individual state standards... Read More →
Presenters
MR

Melaine Rickard

Center for Inquiry Based Learning
NCSTA ES 2024 pptx
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Salem 1A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

11:40am EST

Using Science and Engineering Practices to Strengthen Your Science Instruction
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston 3A
The science and engineering practices (SEP’s) are now part of your standards, and a vital piece to your science instruction. In this session we will look at how we are already incorporating many of these practices into our instruction, as well as focus on how to incorporate the SEP’s in a way that will give your students authentic science experiences that allow them to make sense of the world.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Adam Haas

Adam Haas

STEM Teacher, Rocky River Elementary School
Presenters
avatar for Suzanne Raxter

Suzanne Raxter

Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
I am the STEAM Teacher K-5 at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy. I currently teach the technology, engineering, math, science and robotics to all grade levels. People can talk to me about anything new and exciting in the STEM field.
NCSTA 2024 pptx
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston 3A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

12:30pm EST

Lunch - Snack Bar Open in Lobby
Friday November 8, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Lobby
Friday November 8, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Lobby

12:30pm EST

NCSLA Fellows Luncheon - by invitation only
Friday November 8, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Salem 1A
By invitation only.
Friday November 8, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Salem 1A

12:30pm EST

Savvas Lunch and Learn - Get Ticket at Savvas Booth
Friday November 8, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Salem 1B
Friday November 8, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Salem 1B
  Commercial

1:40pm EST

Cultivating Social Responsibility through Experiential Learning in Nature
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 3C
Learn about the planning and execution of a cross-curricular, experiential learning opportunity aimed to cultivate understanding and desire to protect the interconnectedness of nature, humans, and humans to nature. See how high-school students from the flatlands of Eastern North Carolina revel in the Blue Ridge Mountains, shaping their own sense of social responsibility.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Klara Higgins

Klara Higgins

Innovation Early College High School
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 3C
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

1:40pm EST

Inquiry-based Lessons for People and the Planet
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 1A
Use 3-D learning to engage students in understanding the balance between human activities, finite natural resources, and ecosystem health. Participate in lively simulations, modeling and a problem-solving game on resource management that connect Earth and Life Sciences. Receive hands-on lessons and digital tools matched to NC Science Essential Standards.
Lead Presenter
JR

Joanne Rebbeck

US Forest Service (Retired)
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 1A
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

1:40pm EST

Empowering Change: Weaving Social Justice into Science Education with the New NC Standards
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 3B
Transform your science classroom into a hub of social justice and critical thinking! In this workshop, discover how to weave social justice-based anchoring phenomena into your lessons that are aligned with the new NC science standards. Gain practical strategies, collaborate on lesson planning, and empower students to connect science with real-world issues. Ideal for K-12 teachers and educational leaders seeking to make a lasting impact.

Link to presentation
Lead Presenter
avatar for Kate Whittier

Kate Whittier

K-12 Science Specialist, Buncombe County Schools
Presenters
DA

Daniel Alston

UNC - Charlotte
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 3B
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

1:40pm EST

Building STEM Leaders for the Future
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3B
If you want to improve your leadership skills, this is the session for you! Learn how the NCSLA Science Leadership Fellows Program builds individuals' leadership skills in its two-year program. This session is appropriate for all STEM educators regardless of position, including informal educators. Graduates of this program are better leaders in their workplaces and in professional associations. The program is generously funded by the NC SMT Center and the BWF.
Lead Presenter
AW

Alisa Wickliff

UNC-Charlotte
Presenters
PS

Pat Shane

Professor, cntr for Math/Science Educ, UNC Chapel Hill (retired)
avatar for Adam Haas

Adam Haas

STEM Teacher, Rocky River Elementary School
avatar for Jennifer Redfearn

Jennifer Redfearn

Senior STEM Specialist, North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching
Jennifer currently serves as the STEM Specialist for NCCAT. Her previous roles include STEM Coordinator for Guilford County Schools and high school science teacher.
avatar for Ahura Webb

Ahura Webb

Reaching All Minds Academy
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3B
  Other, General

1:40pm EST

Crush Critical Thinking with AI-Infused Lessons
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3C

Crush critical thinking and creativity with personalized chatbots that you create for your students. In this hands-on session, you will explore and learn how to create custom bots aligned with the new science standards using SchoolAI and MagicSchool. Drawing from science-based playful approaches, this session connects the newest genAI tools to the new science standards and combines it with sound, age-appropriate pedagogy to empower your students with the skills they need to be successful humans.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Stacy Lovdahl

Stacy Lovdahl

Western Region DTL Consultant, NCDPI Digital Teaching and Learning
Stacy Lovdahl has 24 years of experience as a state and district-level education technologist. She is an AI literacy trainer, the Western DTL Consultant for NCDPI, an Instructional Technology Facilitator and a middle school science teacher. Stacy has dedicated significant efforts... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

1:40pm EST

Leveraging New Science Standards to Increase Environmental Literacy: Data and Strategies
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 1B
How can we drive the greatest impact from the new science standards to boost environmental literacy for students? A multi-year survey of environmental education (EE) in the Southeast drew data from 1400+ stakeholders to identify gaps and barriers to outdoor and EE access. The analysis highlights specific challenges as well as opportunities to enhance place-based learning across the curriculum. In this session, discover ways to integrate EE across the standards, include SEP, and make the most of local EE resources for student success PK-12.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Cynthia Peedin

Cynthia Peedin

Board Member, EENC
My name is Cynthia Peedin and I am ecstatic to be joining the work of SEEA!I grew up in Eastern NC running through corn fields and spending summers at the beach trying my best to become a mermaid. I thought going to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington studying Marine Biology... Read More →
NCSTA Conference Landscape Analysis Presentation pptx
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 1B
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

1:40pm EST

PFAS in the Environment: Curriculum connections for the life science classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 1C
This session will feature biomedical research taking place to understand environmental exposures to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and implications for human health. Attendees will participate in an activity that introduces how scientists use a systems biology approach to study environmental influences on living systems. This session will showcase strategies for incorporating real biological data and associated science practices into instruction to provide students with current, NC-relevant examples of curriculum concepts.
Lead Presenter
DH

Dana Haine

UNC-Chapel Hill
Presenters
LC

Lynn Chesnut

UNC Chapel Hill
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 1C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

1:40pm EST

Race Cars, Banking and Speed
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 1B
Science and Engineering are the driving forces behind racing. Teachers will be presented with 4 challenge activities that can be used with students to explore combine science, math and engineering to push real-world applied learning with students. Lesson plans and material kits provided.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Eliza Russell

Eliza Russell

Education Manager, NASCAR Hall of Fame
Eliza Russell has over 30 years experience developing educational programs for adults, families, and students.  She focuses on building programs designed to provide interactive and experiential learning, which supports curriculum learning objectives.  As the Education Manager at... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 1B
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

1:40pm EST

Ready...Set...Science Resources! - K-5
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
The purpose of this interactive session is to provide an overview of the new support documents for the 2023 Science Standards. Participants will engage in conversations highlighting how the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI), Science & Engineering Practices (SEP), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCC) connect to unpacking the standards. We will also discuss how the proficiency statements and academic language are used to support student learning. This session will focus on K-5 Science.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Gavin Fradel

Gavin Fradel

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Gavin Fradel is a science consultant in the K-12 Standards, Curriculum and Instruction section in the Office of Academic Standards at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Gavin obtained his Undergraduate teaching degree in Middle Grades Education with a concentration... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Debra Hall

Debra Hall

K-5 Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Debra works as an Elementary Science Consultant in the Division of Academic Standards at NCDPI. She has a Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on STEM Education. Prior to joining NCDPI, Debra worked as a classroom teacher and science specialist. During this time she... Read More →
avatar for Benita Tipton

Benita Tipton

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Benita Tipton works as a Secondary Science Consultant with the NC Department of Public Instruction. Prior to coming to the Department in 2003, she taught high school science and college-entry biology at a community college. She earned a master’s degree in Education with a concentration... Read More →
avatar for Alexis Wood

Alexis Wood

Secondary Science Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction
Alexis Wood joined the NCDPI Office of Academic Standards after teaching high school for 20 years in Lenoir and Wake Counties. Her primary job as a member of the Office of Academic Standards Science Team is to provide support to PSUs at the secondary science level that ensures the... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

1:40pm EST

Sensemaking with Concept Maps
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 1C
​Presentation​​​
With the integration of NGSS, students take ownership of their learning by sharing ideas to apply NGSS and crosscutting concepts needed to explain how or why the phenomenon occurs. Utilizing concept maps, students can collaborate and construct meaningful claims, evidence and reasoning to connect what they have learned. In this session, participants will learn different methods and strategies to apply to concept maps to increase student engagement and understanding. We also create sample concept maps at different intervals as students anchor phenomena.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Peter Panico

Peter Panico

Teacher, Steele Creek Elementary
Peter Panico, is a masterful and enthusiastic lead teacher from Charlotte, NC. He specializes in making experiences meaningful for every student. He is a Discovery Star Educator and Leadership Council member. Peter is an expert in the art of technology, maker spaces, and breakout... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 1C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

1:40pm EST

Taking the Plunge into the Science & Engineering Practices
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 1A
In this session, we will examine the skills that scientists and engineers utilize in their work and explore ways to incorporate these with our students. Participants will move through the SEP Circus from the California Academy of Sciences. In each station participants will experience a different science and engineering practice. After reflecting on the stations, there will be time for collaboration and discussion regarding adjustments to make when lesson planning to incorporate the SEPs.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Kayla Boykin

Kayla Boykin

K-8 Science Specialist, Johnston County Public Schools
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 1A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

1:40pm EST

Utilizing a district-level PLC model to build capacity for teaching SEPs
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3A
Suggestions and feedback from district leaders and teachers after implementing a year-long, district-wide professional development on teaching through the Science and Engineering Practices. Includes strategies for district leaders and teacher leaders to build a district-wide culture of community and collaboration among science teachers at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Includes a tailored menu of instructional strategies and resources for understanding and teaching each SEP.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Dillon Crockett

Dillon Crockett

AIG/Science Coordinator, Lee County Schools
2024 Using a District Level PLC Model to Build Capacity pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

2:40pm EST

Improved -- & Improving -- Climate Modeling
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 1A
Appropriate to any audience, this is not-your-usual presentation; recommended read/review ahead, from a not-your-usual blog: (2023) Climate Uncertainty and Risk: Table of Contents https://judithcurry.com/2023/03/11/ “This book is for people that are willing to think and challenge their preconceived notions about climate change.” You’re right: it’s complex. But we’ll nug it down to some basics with plenty of time for questions & discussion. (Handouts, too)
Lead Presenter
JW

John White

US Gov't
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 1A
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

2:40pm EST

Unlocking Student Potential with NC Science Olympiad
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 3C
Are you ready to take your Science Olympiad team to new heights? Join us as we dive into the world of NCSO. Jayne and Valerie will be leading hands-on event demonstrations, sharing resources, and answering your questions. Whether you're a veteran coach or brand new to the NCSO, this session is packed with insights that will elevate your team's performance. Did we mention there will be prizes? This is your chance to kick your team's journey into high gear and make this the most exciting year of Science Olympiad yet.
Lead Presenter
JC

Jayne Carlisle

NC Science Olympiad
Presenters
VB
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 3C
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

2:40pm EST

BioNetwork In The Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 3B
What can BioNetwork do for you and your classroom? The BioNetwork STEM Outreach division provides STEM resources, programs, and more for teachers and students across North Carolina. Join us as we provide an overview of what BioNetwork is, what programs and events we offer, and answer your questions.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Lily Dancy-Jones

Lily Dancy-Jones

Western STEM Outreach Coordinator, BioNetwork
I am the new Western STEM Outreach Coordinator for BioNetwork, the life-science training initiative of the NC Community College System.  Our outreach team strives to serve K-12 and community college educators and students in all 100 counties through community STEM events, classroom... Read More →
BioNetwork in the Classroom NCSTA Digital Handout (2) pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 3B
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

2:40pm EST

Using the Modern Classroom Project to provide a more inclusive learning environment
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 3A
In the presentation, I will describe how I use the Modern Classroom Project to promote a differentiated learning environment for multilingual learners.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Isaiah Gorham

Isaiah Gorham

The Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 3A
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

2:40pm EST

A Whole Bunch of EdTech that will make you say WOW! 5.0
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 3C
Presentation
Back again for even more tools to increase student engagement, productivity and creativity. There are new standards, new methods of instruction, and we need new tools or new ideas to meet the needs of our students. In this session, we will delve into many EdTech tools and ideas to support the NGSS standards and 3d learning. We will explore, play and share tools and how they can make your classroom more awesome and for you to say WOW!
Lead Presenter
avatar for Peter Panico

Peter Panico

Teacher, Steele Creek Elementary
Peter Panico, is a masterful and enthusiastic lead teacher from Charlotte, NC. He specializes in making experiences meaningful for every student. He is a Discovery Star Educator and Leadership Council member. Peter is an expert in the art of technology, maker spaces, and breakout... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 3C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

2:40pm EST

AI TImesavers: Unlocking Inquiry in the New Science Standards
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 3A
Conquering the new science standards might seem like moving mountains but it doesn't have to be. Discover how to use free AI tools to design inquiry-based lessons that engage learners and align with the new North Carolina standards, in less time than you ever thought possible. Join us to transform your teaching with cutting-edge AI tools like MagicSchool, AIs like ChatGPT and more.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Stacy Lovdahl

Stacy Lovdahl

Western Region DTL Consultant, NCDPI Digital Teaching and Learning
Stacy Lovdahl has 24 years of experience as a state and district-level education technologist. She is an AI literacy trainer, the Western DTL Consultant for NCDPI, an Instructional Technology Facilitator and a middle school science teacher. Stacy has dedicated significant efforts... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 3A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

2:40pm EST

Do you want to build an Ecosystem? Come on, let’s go and play!
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 1C
This presentation will combine hands-on activities and lecture. Participants will make a mobile using biotic and abiotic factors and a small terrarium. The presentation will showcase a lesson for ESS.EES 4.1 with an introduction to ESS.EES 4.2 and LS.Bio.4.1. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to create lessons for the new standards and how to make models to incorporate biotic and abiotic factors in various ecosystems.
Lead Presenter
PP

Pamela Phillips, Ph.D.

Johnston County Public Schools
Presenters
avatar for Milith Miano

Milith Miano

Smithfield Selma High School
I am an International teacher and I am an environmentalist by heart
Do You Want to Build an Ecosystem NCSTA November 2024 pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 1C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

2:40pm EST

Embracing the New Standards in the Outdoors: Transforming Teaching Beyond the Classroom Walls
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 1B
Are you ready to take your teaching outside the classroom? Join us to explore various approaches to outdoor education! Discover strategies to tackle the unique challenges of teaching outdoors, best practices and considerations. In this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to transform one of your indoor lessons into an engaging outdoor activity. Bring a lesson that you'd like to adapt for an outdoor setting and SEP’s. We'll also provide sample lessons tailored for outdoor learning.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Katelyn Higgins

Katelyn Higgins

North Brunswick High School
Presenters
avatar for Amy Taylor

Amy Taylor

Professor, UNC Wilmington
avatar for Dennis Kubasko

Dennis Kubasko

Associate Professor, UNC Wilmington
SB
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 1B
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

2:40pm EST

Matter on the Menu
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 1A
In this session, participants will have a solid understanding of how to effectively merge physical science standards with makerspace and technology tools, equipping them with practical ideas and resources to bring back to their classrooms. We will specifically focus on the physical science standards for 2nd grade and Makey Makey.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Aubrey DiOrio

Aubrey DiOrio

PreK-5 STEM teacher, Turner Creek Elementary School
I have been teaching kindergarten and first grade for 15 years in both Durham and Wake counties. I'm now a STEM specialist at Turner Creek Elementary, a Year Round School in Wake County. You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @AubreyDiOio.
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 1A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

2:40pm EST

Using Algae Models & Assays to Illuminate the Interplay between Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration for Students!
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 1C
In this session, instructors will use 2D models of photosynthesis and cellular respiration to conduct tracking of carbon molecules and apply this information to a hands-on assay using freshwater algae to indirectly qualify carbon movement. They will then develop protocols that quantifies the qualitative changes witnessed (via carbon dioxide tracking) under a variety of environmental conditions. Collectively, participants will use the sum of their experiences to develop and explain an ecological model of carbon cycling.
Lead Presenter
BC
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 1C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

3:30pm EST

Prize Giveaway Finale
Friday November 8, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm EST
Lobby
Friday November 8, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm EST
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Winston 3C
Winston Ballroom 2
Winston Foyer
  • As the world turns: bringing the spheres together
  • Commercial
  • Meeting the needs of our diverse learners
  • Other
  • Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards
  • Subject Area
  • Alexis will present for Chemistry
  • All Sciences
  • All STEM disciplines
  • and Earth/Space Science
  • and Physics. There isn't a way to select all of those above
  • Biology
  • Biology/Chemistry/Physics
  • Biology/Life Science
  • Chemistry/Physical Science
  • Chemisty
  • Digital Tool / Instructional Technology
  • Early Career Educators
  • Earth/Space Science
  • Environmental Science
  • General Science
  • Grades 5 and 8 and Biology
  • Grades 6-8
  • instructional methods
  • Integrated/General Science
  • Inter-disciplinary science
  • Interdisciplinary
  • K-12 Science Teacher Education
  • K-5 Science
  • Leadership Skills Development
  • Life Science
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
  • Physics/Chemistry/PSCI
  • Physics/Physical Science
  • Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
  • Science and Engineering Practices
  • Science Engineering and Practice for all Grade Levels
  • Science Grades 3-12
  • Secondary Science (6-12) Leaders
  • so I described it here.
  • STEM
  • This session will focus on Biology and Earth/Environmental Science. There wasn't a way to check those three circles above
  • Various STEM fields
  • which is why I wrote it here.
  • Grade Level
  • 3-5
  • 6-12
  • 6-8
  • 9-12
  • College
  • General
  • K-12
  • K-2
  • K-5
  • K-8
  • PreK-3
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