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Thursday, November 7
 

8:30am EST

Teaching elementary science with high school mentors using hand-on investigations
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Winston 3B
Looking to spark science curiosity in elementary classrooms? This interactive session explores incorporating high school mentors! We'll showcase engaging, hands-on investigations (rotating stations) you can implement. Hear from high school mentors & elementary teachers about their experiences, particularly engaging Multilingual Learners (ML) . Join us and discover how this innovative approach fosters a love for science in all young learners!
Lead Presenter
avatar for Tom Savage

Tom Savage

Science Teacher, Henderson Early College/Hillandale & Bruce Drysdale
Presenters
avatar for Kathryn Thompson

Kathryn Thompson

Bruce Drysdale Elementary School
avatar for Tara Hammond

Tara Hammond

Hillandale Elementary School
AM

Ashley Monroe Patino

Henderson County Early College
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Winston 3B
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

9:30am EST

Native Teachings for Transformative Learning
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Salem 3B
Have you ever wondered what science lessons looked like in this part of the world before Western leaders took a hold of them? Did you ever imagine our Native lessons would have a place in your classroom? I present my research on how we can indigenize science education in a way that is respectful to the history and context of the land, and our relationships with it. We tend to think of indigenous studies as an anthropology or history field, but I intend to share why I believe it belongs in the science classroom. We will find that indigenous studies are interdisciplinary by nature, and learn about how the knowledge and practice of Native American pedagogy may benefit our students and ourselves as teachers of these lands.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Nicholas Thorne

Nicholas Thorne

Consultant, The Center for Applied Linguistics
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Salem 3B
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

9:30am EST

Play to Learn: Integrating Board Games in Science Education
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Salem 3A
Discover how to make science education more engaging and effective with "Play to Learn: Integrating Board/Card Games in Science Education." This session explores innovative ways to incorporate board games into your science curriculum, enhancing student participation and comprehension. Learn practical strategies and game-based activities that foster critical thinking, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts, transforming your classroom into a dynamic learning environment. Are you game?
Lead Presenter
avatar for Ahura Webb

Ahura Webb

Reaching All Minds Academy
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Salem 3A
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

1:30pm EST

Once Upon a Science class... Stories to STEM
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 3B
Learning science is an active process that requires both “hands-on” and minds on experiences. Come explore how using simple stories can encourage literacy and provide opportunities for STEM in your science classroom. Activities from different grade levels will be shared.
Lead Presenter
JC

Jessica Croson

Heide Trask High School
Presenters
avatar for Michelle Hafey

Michelle Hafey

Program Associate, UNCW Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 3B
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

1:30pm EST

Inspire Success: Designing Inquiry-Based Classrooms
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 1A
Discover CERTL’s instructional design approach to selecting inquiry-based learning cases embedded with hands-on activities. Learn how to deliver science content in a real-world context that develops students’ critical thinking skills and sparks student-led discussions. Participants will experience a hands-on student inquiry and receive takeaways.
Lead Presenter
SH
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
avatar for Leslie Russell

Leslie Russell

Program Manager, CERTL/Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 1A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

1:30pm EST

Science and Engineering Practices and the Science Teacher Leader Group
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 3A
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 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 is excited about the new science standards that incorporate science and engineering practices. Her experience involves teaching high school Earth & Environmental Science at all levels, including... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 3A
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

2:30pm EST

NC Science Teacher Educators' Meeting - Creating a Statewide Network to Address the Recruitment and Retention Challenges
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Salem 1C
All NC Science Teacher Educators are invited to share and establish a network of science teacher educators who are passionate about our support for current and future science teachers in North Carolina. Our common goal is to prepare teachers with research-based best practices for sharing science with ALL students. Importantly, we have launched conversations about how to impact policies and practices that enhance/prioritize science education in North Carolina schools. We look forward to your participation and input!
Lead Presenter
avatar for Dennis Kubasko

Dennis Kubasko

Associate Professor, UNC Wilmington
Presenters
avatar for M. Gail Jones

M. Gail Jones

Professor, NC State Unversity
SC

Sarah Carrier

NC State University
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Salem 1C
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

2:30pm EST

Unleaded Learning: Cross-Disciplinary Resources to Engage Students with Water Quality
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston 3C
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how Clean Water for Carolina Kids curriculum materials support student learning about lead in water through mitigation strategies, data analysis of North Carolina water samples, and health implications for individuals exposed to lead. During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to experience a sample of curriculum activities and come away with resources that you can adapt for use in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.
Presenters
KR
JR
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston 3C
  As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

2:30pm EST

STEM equity through an Ambitious Science Teaching Framework
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Salem 3B
Ambitious Science Teaching (AST) framework shapes instruction for joyful, rigorous and equitable science learning. This session addresses the new NC Science standards through an AST lens focusing on four core practices grounded in STEM equity. Explore how to plan for student engagement, elicit ideas, support conceptual change, and scaffold reasoning and articulation of evidence through facilitation of meaningful science talk that amplifies all student voices.
Lead Presenter
DB

Dearing Blankmann

High Point University
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Salem 3B
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

2:30pm EST

Real Teaching with Real Data
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Conference Room 1 - Downstairs
Dive into the world of authentic scientific inquiry. This hands-on session leverages public health data from NC State's Center for Human Health and the Environment to empower educators with practical strategies for teaching with real research data. Discover how to guide students through investigating complex datasets, formulating their own questions, and drawing compelling conclusions through the lens of PFAS water contamination data. Whether you're looking to enhance data literacy or inspire a new generation of critical thinkers and data scientists, this workshop provides valuable tools and insights for integrating real-world data into your curriculum. Join us to transform data into a dynamic teaching tool that builds student agency and sparks curiosity in your students!
Lead Presenter
avatar for Taryn Shelton

Taryn Shelton

K-12 Data Science Program Coordinator, The Science House, NCSU
I work in education outreach for the Data Science Academy and The Science House at NC State University.  My goal is to promote the integration of data science and the development of data skills and literacy in K-12 classrooms throughout North Carolina.  We currently are running... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Conference Room 1 - Downstairs
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

2:30pm EST

School Gardens: Opportunities for Students to Engage in Science
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Salem 3C
Learn how school gardens can help students gain better understanding and appreciation of the natural world, using the hands-on practices to support the new science standards, while also supporting their social and emotional needs. Knowledge shared about accessing resources to implement and support gardens, and lesson ideas.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Carie Fugle

Carie Fugle

Science Teacher, West Cabarrus High School
Presenters
AH

Ashely Honbarrier

Happy Roots NC (non-profit)
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Salem 3C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

3:30pm EST

Using Technology to Make North Carolina Zoo Field Trips More Accessible for All
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 3A
Each year the North Carolina Zoo welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds with many different needs. To better reach all audiences and to enhance school fieldtrips we built an app with self-guided experiences (e.g., virtual guides, audio description, and standard aligned content) that allows anyone to experience the Zoo in the way they choose. Join us to explore the app and see how to use it on your free fieldtrip to the Zoo.
Lead Presenter
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Beth Folta

Curator Of Education, North Carolina Zoo
Join us as we share tips, tricks, and best practices for making your next free field trip to the Zoo the best one ever.  We offer a variety of free and paid experiences including both guided and self-guided options.
Presenters
avatar for North Carolina Zoo - Scott Ainsworth

North Carolina Zoo - Scott Ainsworth

North Carolina Zoo
Project Manager for the new North Carolina Zoo App.
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 3A
  Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

3:30pm EST

Developing Models for Effective Science Instruction w/ Discovery Education
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 3C
Attendees will experience and explore how Discovery Education incorporates the Science and Engineering Practices that are part of the new North Carolina Science Standards with a specific focus on developing and using models for students to demonstrate their understanding of concepts.  This will be an interactive session for attendees with lots of groups projects and hands-on experiences.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Brad Fountain

Brad Fountain

Senior Director, EC Teaching & Learning, Discovery Education
Brad is a passionate educator with over 20 years of educational experience. He began his career teaching in a 3-5 multi-age classroom in rural North Carolina where he utilized some of the earliest educational internet based web resources. He launched one of the first technology based... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 3C
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

3:30pm EST

EnviroSmart Schools: The Understory Project
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Winston 1B
In many areas across the country school campuses are the best opportunity to optimize natural systems where green space is needed most. The Catawba College Center for the Environment would like to share an educational model that focuses on the greening of school campuses to foster environmental literacy, native biodiversity, climate resilience, and healthier communities. Participants will experience Project Understory investigations that are interdisciplinary, with a focus on the new science standards.
Lead Presenter
LP

Lisa Pope

Catawba College Center for the Environment
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Winston 1B
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

9:30pm EST

Exploring Indigenous Science Connections through Games
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30pm - 10:20pm EST
Lobby
Active games that can be played with minimal materials in a variety of settings. Twists on old favorites! New games to use and share! Every game connects natural sciences and Cherokee culture in authentic and engaging ways. All games can be adapted to multiple grade levels. No slide show! All action! Come ready to play! All game instructions ready to share with participants!


Lead Presenter
JM

Jessica Metz

New Kituwah Academy
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30pm - 10:20pm EST
Lobby
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards
 
Friday, November 8
 

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
WH

Will Hendrick

NC Conservation Network
DF

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.
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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.
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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!
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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

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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.
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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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