NCSTA 2024: Full Schedule

9:30am EST

One Stop Shop "Rockin' NC" Geology

Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST

This is the “New Standards Edition” of the Vulcan & App State Geology “Rockin’ NC" program, where participants will learn hands-on activities to bring North Carolina rocks and minerals into their classrooms. Returning participants can refresh their knowledge of the materials and explore how activities align with the new standards. Additionally, 20 Rockin’ NC classroom totes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who do not already have one.

Lead Presenter

Marta Toran

Appalachian State University

Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Salem 1B

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Earth/Space Science
Grade Level K-8

2:30pm EST

One Stop Shop "Deep Time & Fossils Toolbox"

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST

Winston 1A

This is a condensed version of the Deep Time Toolbox workshop developed by AppState’s Geology Department which will include alignment to the new standards. Participants will try hands-on activities around geologic time, extinction event clues and fossils (including ID and fossilization methods). Materials are geared towards Gr. 6-8 but 4th grade teachers would also find them useful with some modification. Classroom kits and fossil samples given out on a first come first served basis.

Lead Presenter

Marta Toran

Appalachian State University

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston 1A

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Earth/Space Science
Grade Level K-8, 6-8

3:30pm EST

Using Data Sets in Your Classroom

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST

Winston 3C

Having students able to analyze data is important. Using authentic data and computational thinking are important skills for students of all grade levels. This session will focus on creating data sets and using them in meaningful ways.

Lead Presenter

Betty Jo Moore

Teacher/6th Grade, Wiley Magnet Middle School

Presenters

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 →

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Winston 3C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Earth/Space Science
Grade Level 6-8, 6-12

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

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

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 2 and Jax who is 9 months old. I am the wife of Rob Sparks and have had the honor of being a military wife as my husband served in the USAF for... Read More →

Presenters

Michelle Mund

The School of Hope

Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 3B

Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

Subject Area Earth/Space Science
Grade Level K-5

11:10am EST

Understanding Climate Change Through Data Analysis

Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm 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

Stephanie Wallace

Lab-Aids

Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Winston 3B

As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

Subject Area Earth/Space Science
Grade Level 9-12