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8:00am EST

Have You Heard About the Presidential Awards (PAEMST)?
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Conference Room 1 - 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 →
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Conference Room 1 - Downstairs
  Other, Professional Leadership and Awards

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 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 →
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 1B
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

10:10am EST

Cafeteria to Compost to Landfill: Student-driven research to enact change
Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am 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
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Will Hendrick

NC Conservation Network
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Debbie French

Wake Forest University
Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Winston 1B
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

10:10am EST

Igniting Innovation: Transforming Science Education with Science and Engineering Practices.
Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am 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 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Salem 1B
  Commercial

10:10am EST

Harnessing AI: Inclusive Instructional Design for Diverse Classrooms
Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am 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 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Salem 3A
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

10:10am EST

Science and Engineering Practices and the Science Teacher Leader Group
Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am 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

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.
Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Salem 1C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

10:10am EST

That was cool! Using sensors and probes for data collection
Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Winston 3C
During this session teachers will explore data collection probes and sensors that students can use to collect and visualize data quickly and easily. During the session, teachers will have a chance to experience data collection with different sensors/probes, learn about the different vendors offering sensors/probes and briefly explore funding opportunities to help teachers and schools secure 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 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Winston 3C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

11:10am EST

Creating Professional Development for K-12 educators
Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm 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 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Salem 1C
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

11:10am EST

In AWE with DEQ (Air, Water and Earth)
Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm 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
ND
Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Winston 1A
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

11:10am EST

Teaching Science with Historical Primary Sources
Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm 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 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Winston 1B
  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.
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

UNC Chapel Hill (retired)
avatar for Adam Haas

Adam Haas

STEM Teacher, Rocky River Elementary School
avatar for Jennifer Redfearn

Jennifer Redfearn

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 23 years of experience as a state and district-level education technologist. She is passionate about collaborating with educators to integrate technology into classroom instruction, creating engaging, personalized learning experiences for students. Stacy views technology... 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

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

Sensemaking with Concept Maps
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 1C
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
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
TS

Trent Stanforth

NC BioNetwork
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
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 23 years of experience as a state and district-level education technologist. She is passionate about collaborating with educators to integrate technology into classroom instruction, creating engaging, personalized learning experiences for students. Stacy views technology... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 3A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards
 
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