Welcome to the 2024 NCSTA Professional Development Institute. The Benton food service bar will be available in the Main Lobby during the lunch break on Thursday and Friday. Grab a quick bite and visit the Exhibit Hall. StemScopes/Accelerated Learning offers a free lunch and learn session on Thursday. Get tickets at Booth 204. Savvas offers a free lunch and learn session on Friday. Get tickets at Booth 101. NCSTA will reimburse up to $15 for parking (total, not per day). Information and form from our website. CEU forms will be emailed to you after the conference. You may earn .6 CEU per day.
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From investigation labs to information that can be obtained, evaluated, communicated, and explained, the free online Switch Classroom curriculum clearly and effectively provides the tools and strategies for students and teachers to learn about electricity and the uses of electromagnets. Through an unbiased approach to energy literacy, Switch Classroom offers a variety of classroom resources such as video lessons, hands-on labs, and data analysis activities that will engage students in thinking critically about energy.
Want to incorporate project based learning but unsure how to provide meaningful, timely feedback? Learn how to create high quality rubrics to grade projects to provide detailed feedback to students using your time efficiently. We will create a rubric template that can be applied to multiple projects.
Science Teacher, Apex Friendship High School, Wake County
Nancy Cattrell brings over 16 years of experience in science education to her role at Apex Friendship High School where she teaches all the forensic science courses using project-based learning. In forensic science, she works with the SBI, State Crime Lab, WCU’s Forensic Anthropology... Read More →
This talk will present an overview of CERN's fully funded programs for middle and high school teachers to travel to Geneva for two weeks to take part in an intensive workshop in particle physics and learn about the experiments running at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Lessons plans and resources will be shared.
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.
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.
I have been an educator since 1995. Currently I teach 7th grade 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 them... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Winston 3C
Using argumentation in the chemistry classroom to explore understanding of intermolecular forces. Exploring what parts of CER the students struggle with the most.
Data collection sensors and probes allow students to quickly and easily collect and visualize data. This session will focus on incorporating this equipment into rigorous, student-centered science instruction using the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs). During this session teachers will get an overview of equipment options, experience a model lesson incorporating sensors/probes, and work in groups to discuss how to incorporate content-specific sensor/probe investigations into lessons. This session is not focused on the technical aspects of using probes.
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 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston 3C
Discover how we use virtual reality to explore global farming and objects beyond everyday experience. Learn practical VR methods to expand classroom learning. We'll showcase "Scale Worlds," our virtual environment where students can grow from the size of stars to atoms. Teachers can experience these environments with headsets and discuss possible integration. Lesson plans and other resources will also be provided.
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.
Western Region DTL Consultant, NCDPI Digital Teaching and Learning
Stacy Lovdahl has 24 years of experience as a state and district-level education technologist. She is an AI literacy trainer, the Western DTL Consultant for NCDPI, an Instructional Technology Facilitator and a middle school science teacher. Stacy has dedicated significant efforts... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm 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.
