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.

Lead Presenter

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

1:30pm EST

Unleash the Scientist Within

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

Winston 3A

This interactive workshop ignites a love of science! Explore the NC Science Standards through hands-on activities that build science identity and inquiry skills. Learn to seamlessly integrate Scientific Engineering Practices (SEPs) like "Asking Questions" and "Analyzing Data" into your curriculum. Leave with resources and strategies to transform your classroom into a hub of scientific exploration!

Lead Presenter

Valerie Sellars

District Science Coach, Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools

Valerie Sellars serves as the Secondary Science District Lead for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. In this role, she provided instructional science support to school administrators and assisted science teachers with building capacity in science teaching through Professional Development... Read More →

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

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level General

3:30pm EST

Experience Science: It's Phenomenal!

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

Winston 3A

What's so phenomenal about phenomena? Join the Savvas science team for an engaging, hands-on workshop as we explore the purpose of phenomena, the power of using it to drive your instruction, and the way it will support your students as they bring their own life experiences into your classroom. Attendees will leave with purposeful strategies they can replicate in their classrooms immediately.

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

Commercial

Subject Area All Sciences
Grade Level 9-12

8:00am EST

Making Connections between Science, Math, and the SEPs

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

Winston 3A

The new NC science standards leverage science and engineering practices (SEPs). Modeling is the central practice of the SEPs and the process of incorporating them into courses can feel rather daunting. Where to start? What are the expectations for students? Join us to learn how to take one of your lessons and make it even more engaging using our shared strategies. Participants will leave with ready-to-go lessons they can implement into their classrooms.

Lead Presenter

Dr. Joey Lord

Appalachian State University

Presenters

Dr. Lane Wesson

Winthrop University

Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 3A

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area All Sciences
Grade Level K-2, K-5, K-8, 3-5, 6-8

10:10am EST

K-5 Building Engineers with the New Science Standards

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

Winston 3A

K-5 Building Engineers, using the new science standards, will show how to incorporate not only the engineering design process but also link those standards with literacy and other content areas. We will share activities for Kindergarten through 5th Grade. You will also participate in a fun engineering design challenge. \

Lead Presenter

Carla Butts

Instructional Technology Facilitator and 3-5 STEM Teacher, Harnett County Schools

My name is Carla Butts and I am in my 21st year of teaching, I have taught 8th grade science, high school Honors Earth Science and Astronomy, and I am currently teaching 3rd-5th grade STEM. I have a Bachelors in Geology from UNCW, Masters in Science Education from ECU, Masters in... Read More →

Presenters

Julie Carson

Digital Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Harnett County Schools DTL Department

Throughout my 28-year career in education, my journey has been nothing short of amazing. I've had the privilege of shaping young minds in grades K-5, which has brought immense joy and fulfillment to my professional experience.Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to collaborate... Read More →

Michell McNeill

Harnett County Schools DTL Department

Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Winston 3A

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area K-5 Science
Grade Level K-2, K-5, 3-5

11:10am EST

Using Science and Engineering Practices to Strengthen Your Science Instruction

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

Winston 3A

The science and engineering practices (SEP’s) are now part of your standards, and a vital piece to your science instruction. In this session we will look at how we are already incorporating many of these practices into our instruction, as well as focus on how to incorporate the SEP’s in a way that will give your students authentic science experiences that allow them to make sense of the world.

Lead Presenter

Adam Haas

STEM Teacher, Rocky River Elementary School

Presenters

Suzanne Raxter

Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

I am the STEAM Teacher K-5 at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy. I currently teach the technology, engineering, math, science and robotics to all grade levels. People can talk to me about anything new and exciting in the STEM field.

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

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level K-5

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

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

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12, General

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

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

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level K-5, K-8, K-12, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12