NCSTA 2024: Full Schedule

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8:00am EST

Fire as Phenomena

Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST

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

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

10:10am EST

Pivotal Plates: How plate tectonics created NC landforms and resources

Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am 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

North Carolina Geological Survey - Amy Pitts

North Carolina Geological Survey

Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Winston 1A

As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

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

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

Keith Bamberger

NC Department of Environmental Quality

Presenters

Lauren Daniel

NC Division of Water Resources

North Carolina Geological Survey - Amy Pitts

North Carolina Geological Survey

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

NC DEQ - DEMLR - E&SC Program

Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Winston 1A

As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

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

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

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

John White

US Gov't

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

As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

Subject Area Inter-disciplinary science
Grade Level K-12, College, General