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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
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
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Tom Savage

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

Bruce Drysdale Elementary School
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Tara Hammond

Hillandale Elementary School
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Ashley Monroe Patino

Henderson County Early College
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Winston 3B

9:30am EST

Energizing Elementary Science Exercises
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
This session will share activities and experiences by pre-service elementary students. Examples of lessons and activities will be shared.
Lead Presenter
EC

Emily Cayton

Campbell University
Presenters
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Winston 3B

1:30pm EST

Let’s Figure It Out
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Engage your learners with societal challenges we can no longer ignore. Challenge your students to “figure out” rather than “learn about” scientific phenomena. Come learn how BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life new instructional model, Anchored Inquiry Learning changes the way students learn and use science throughout their lives.
Lead Presenter
NB

Nicole Bay

Kendall Hunt Publishing
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Winston 3B
  Commercial

2:30pm EST

Exploring OpenSciEd Middle School from Carolina (6-8) 
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Come experience a hands-on model lesson from OpenSciEd for Middle School and discover how the Carolina Certified Edition enhanced these high-quality instructional materials, making them more accessible, user-friendly, and safer for classroom use.  Participate in the featured light box model activity from the 6.1: Light & Matter unit and walk away with valuable resources that you can take back to your classroom.  The Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Middle School received an All-Green rating from EdReports.org.     
Lead Presenter
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston 3B
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  • Grade Level 6-8

3:30pm EST

The Fusion of Science and Language through Smithsonian Science for the Classroom (K-5) 
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Join our interactive science workshop where literacy meets exploration! Immerse yourself in a world of discovery as we blend scientific concepts with the power of language. Through engaging activities, such as designing a hand pollinator, students will not only see how to unravel the wonders of science but also enhance their literacy skills. Leave with classroom resources. Smithsonian Science for the Classroom (K-2) received an All-Green rating from EdReports.org.
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Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Winston 3B
 
Friday, November 8
 

8:00am EST

CER and the NC Science Standards: Igniting Inquiry in the Science Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Experience how the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework, aligned with the revised NC Science Standards' emphasis on inquiry, empowers students to make sense of the world. Gain practical strategies for fostering critical thinking and constructing explanations and leave with ready-to-implement techniques to transform your science instruction.
Lead Presenter Presenters
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston 3B
  Commercial

10:10am EST

Supporting Student Discourse in a High School Biology Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST
How can you engage and support diverse learners through discussion? In this session, we will share strategies and supports to get your biology students talking as they analyze patterns in the distribution of species across the United States and build a consensus definition for the term ecosystem. By sharing ideas and building on each other’s understanding, students will make powerful connections to content and practices.
Lead Presenter
Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Winston 3B

11:10am EST

Understanding Climate Change Through Data Analysis
Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
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.
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Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Winston 3B

1:40pm EST

Building STEM Leaders for the Future
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
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
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Alisa Wickliff

UNC-Charlotte
Presenters
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Pat Shane

UNC Chapel Hill (retired)
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Adam Haas

STEM Teacher, Rocky River Elementary School
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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.
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Ahura Webb

Reaching All Minds Academy
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3B
 


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