NCSTA 2024: Full Schedule

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.
NCSTA will reimburse up to $15 for parking (total, not per day). Information and form from our website.
CEU forms will be emailed to you after the conference. You may earn .6 CEU per day.

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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

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

Subject Area Earth/Space Science
Grade Level 6-12

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

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

Subject Area Chemistry/Physical Science
Grade Level 6-12

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

Keith Bamberger

NC Department of Environmental Quality

Presenters

NCDEQ: Air Quality - Janina Millis

NCDEQ: Air Quality

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

Subject Area Environmental Science
Grade Level 6-12, College, General

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

Erik Day

Common Critters, LLC

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

Commercial

Subject Area Biology/Life Science
Grade Level 6-12

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

Kat Gentry

Stile Education

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

Commercial

Subject Area Science and Engineering Practices
Grade Level 6-12

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

Tyler Harper-Gampp

North Carolina State University

Presenters

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

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level 6-12, College

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

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

Subject Area Chemistry/Physical Science
Grade Level 6-8, 9-12, 6-12

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

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

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level 6-12

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

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

Subject Area Secondary Science (6-12) Leaders
Grade Level 6-12

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

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

Subject Area Environmental Science
Grade Level 6-12

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

Alisa Wickliff

UNC-Charlotte

Presenters

Pat Shane

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

Adam Haas

STEM Teacher, Rocky River Elementary School

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.

Ahura Webb

Reaching All Minds Academy

Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3B

Other, General

Subject Area Leadership Skills Development
Grade Level K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12, College, 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

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

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level K-5, K-8, K-12, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12, College, General

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

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

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12, General

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

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

Subject Area Chemistry/Physical Science
Grade Level K-12, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12

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

Stacy Lovdahl

Western Region DTL Consultant, NCDPI Digital Teaching and Learning

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 3A

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level K-5, K-8, K-12, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12

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

Beverly Cea

Retired

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 1C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Biology/Life Science
Grade Level 6-8, 9-12, 6-12, College, General