NCSTA 2024: Full Schedule

8:30am EST

Environmental Theme Park Project

Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST

Cross curricular project for higher level Physics and Earth/Environmental science classes that allow students to work together to design a theme park with an environmental focus. Students then present their theme parks in a sales pitch to members of the community.

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Kimberly Adams

Apex High School

Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Winston 3A

Other

Subject Area Physics, Environmental Science
Grade Level 9-12

8:30am EST

playing god? podcast

Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST

Winston 1B

Life-and-death dilemmas. New medical technologies. Controversial treatments. In playing god?, a new podcast produced by the Berman Institute of Bioethics, we hear from the patients whose lives were transformed—and sometimes saved—by medical innovations and the bioethicists who help guide complex decisions. Come engage, explore, learn, and plan ways to utilize these resources in your science classrooms!

Lead Presenter

Dorothy Holley

Science Teacher, West Johnston High School

Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Winston 1B

Other

Subject Area General Science, Life Science
Grade Level 6-12

8:30am EST

Tactile Learning with Hands, Humor and High-spirits!

Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST

Salem 3B

Come and hear great stories and learn fun dance routines to learn about the scientific method, types of chemical reactions, cell division, and the pathway of blood through the heart. These fun tales and tactics will help your students to understand concepts in a dynamic and engaging manner!

Lead Presenter

Leanna Sartwell

NCDPS/DJJ Educator, NCDPS/DJJ

I am an educator with NCDPS in the division of Juvenile Justice. It is vital that we at DJJ continue to find safe alternatives to hands on activities for our student population. Due to policies and safety standards, students are unable to participate in a number of activities that... Read More →

Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Salem 3B

Other

Subject Area Biology, General Science
Grade Level 9-12

1:30pm EST

Supporting ACTIVE Engagement in the Physics/Chemistry Classroom Through Socraevic Questioning

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

Winston 1B

Join us in an interactive session for physics/chemistry/PSCI teachers where we learn and practice Socraevic questioning fof our students to uncover hidden science misconceptions and correct them in a positive relationship-building method for the entire class. This dynamic method of teaching has been proven to improve student engagement and academic growth.

Lead Presenter

Adrienne Evans

Apex Friendship High

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

Other

Subject Area Physics/Chemistry/PSCI
Grade Level 9-12

3:30pm EST

Integrating the Science of PFAS

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

Salem 1C

Participants will be introduced to three high school science lessons that integrate the highly relevant and cutting-edge science of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). PFAS are a class of thousands of persistent chemicals used in the production of waterproof, stainproof, and nonstick items. These lessons, co-created by teachers and scientists, use real-world data collected from water and aquatic organisms in NC. Lessons are aligned with the new NC science standards in Biology and Earth Environmental (as well as AP Biology and APES).

Lead Presenter

Lynn Chesnut

UNC Chapel Hill

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 1C

Other, Integrating Cutting Edge Science

Subject Area Biology/Life Science
Grade Level 9-12

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

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

Subject Area Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
Grade Level K-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.

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