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2 | Allen Prendergast | John Cardenas | Exploring STEM Careers Through Immersive Simulations | EVERFI's resources support real-life application of STEM concepts while students explore careers in a related cluster. The Engineering & Design Process, Interrupting & Analyzing Data and Physical Sciences will be covered in programs titled Endeavor & Hockey Scholar. This session will provide educators with access to digital resources and discussion of implementation strategies that can extend offline. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Amanda Smith | Penn State Center for Science and the Schools | STEM Outreach and Engagement Liaison | Amanda’s role focuses on building relationships with school divisions, higher education, and STEM industry to better support STEM education and enhance professional development opportunities for teachers with the center. She has built a public database, Navigate Education in Pennsylvania, to help stakeholders search education entities through a variety of criteria, which heavily supports partnership development with Penn State and research grant collaborations. She is also the PSU representative for 100kin10, a national organization involving higher education, industry, foundations and other stakeholders to address the grand challenges in STEM from preK-12 education through the STEM workforce. Amanda is currently working on her PhD with a focus on STEM education/industry partnerships and their influence on the K-12 education system. | Either | No | Integrating STEM Research into your Classroom through Phenomenon and Problem-Based Themes. | Classroom Instruction | Middle School, High School | STEM/STEAM, Research, Scientific Practices, Crosscutting Concepts | Lecture (I'll show) | Penn State Center for Science and the Schools builds teachers' capacity to integrate science and engineering research into the classroom through problem and phenomenon based themes. Our CSATS Fellows work with scientists and engineers across academic, industry, and field research, and through professional development, we help teachers translate their experience into the classroom through research experience projects for students (REPs) with a focus on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). We will highlight our programs that bridge the divide between STEM research and K-12 education and how you can approach curricula design through investigative approaches tied to real world problems and phenomenon. | ||||||||||||||
4 | Anastasia Cronin | National Geographic’s Geo-Inquiry Process in Action | Learn how National Geographic’s Geo-Inquiry process can further your student's understanding of the world and empower them to generate solutions that to make a difference. In this interactive session, educators will learn new strategies to help students develop the critical thinking skills to ask geographic questions, collect information, use GIS to visualize data, create a compelling story using photography and videography tips, and ultimately become advocates for change in their local community. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Angie Harr | aharr@vernier.com | @VernierST | Vernier Software & Technology | Vendor | TBD | Either | No | 1 | Integrating Chromebooks and Vernier Technology into Physics and Physical Science | Technology | Middle School, High School, Post-secondary | Physics, Physical Science, STEM/STEAM, Crosscutting Concepts | Hands-on (You will create something you can use) | In this hands-on workshop, you will use Chromebooks with various Vernier sensors to investigate motion, force, and magnetism. See how sensor-based experiments teach students about data collection and analysis—practices that promote science inquiry, improve science literacy, and boost test scores. | |||||||||||
6 | Angie Harr | aharr@vernier.com | @VernierST | Vernier Software & Technology | Vendor | TBD | Either | No | 2 | Integrating Chromebooks and Vernier Technology into Biology and Chemistry | Technology | Middle School, High School, Post-secondary | Biology, Chemistry, STEM/STEAM, Crosscutting Concepts | Hands-on (You will create something you can use) | In this hands-on workshop, you will use Chromebooks with various Vernier sensors to investigate gas laws, cellular respiration, and spectroscopy. See how sensor-based experiments teach students about data collection and analysis—practices that promote science inquiry, improve science literacy, and boost test scores. | |||||||||||
7 | Anne Leonard | Hannah Evans | Simple STEM and the PA CEW Standards: An Integrated Approach | In this interactive presentation, participants will not only learn how to engage their students in easy, inexpensive, 40 minute lessons aligned to eligible content, but also how to infuse the PA Standards for Career Education and Work to create meaningful evidence. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Augusto Z. Macalalag, Jr. | Arcadia University | Assistant Professor of STEM Education | Dr. Augusto Macalalag, Jr. assistant professor and director of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education at Arcadia University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate science methods courses for prospective and practicing K-12 classroom teachers. In 2014, he conceptualized and developed the STEM Education Graduate Certificate Program to foster teachers' pedagogical content knowledge in planning, implementing, and assessing instructions that incorporate science and engineering practices with global perspectives based on the Next Generation Science Standards. | Either | No | What is your evidence? Investigating and designing paper airplanes | Classroom instruction | Elementary, Middle School | STEM/STEAM, Scientific Practices | Hands-on (You will create something you can use) | In this session, I will present the STEM graduate courses designed to help teachers implement the claim-evidence-explanation framework by using the engineering design process. Participants will engage in the design of paper airplanes by utilizing data from investigations to develop, test, evaluate, explain, and revise their engineering models. | ||||||||||||||
9 | Charles Trovato | IU14 (BCIU) | Administrator | Charlie Trovato is a Program Administrator who oversees STEM initiatives at the Berks County Intermediate Unit in Reading, Pennsylvania. Additionally, Charlie facilitates professional development and curriculum support to educators across Berks County. Before starting at the BCIU, Charlie spent his tenure as a classroom teacher at Wilson High School in the Wilson School District. His responsibilities included overseeing the development of the 9th grade I-STEM program and implementing an integrated and applied mathematics curriculum for Algebra II and Geometry. After a successful career engaging students and teachers in leveraging technology and transdisciplinary STEM concepts, Charlie now supports districts who oversee more than 70,000 students on initiatives related to STEM curriculum and programming, data, technology integration, and career pathways. | Either | No | Road to Success: Supporting District STEM initiatives Through a Partnership Between PA IUs and the Carnegie Science Center | PD | Any | STEM/STEAM, Research, Scientific Practices, Crosscutting Concepts | Interactive Lecture (I'll show then let's do together) | Are you looking to revamp your STEM curriculum, but do not know where to start? Are you interested in learning more about what STEM components you currently have in place and the areas you should strategically focus on? In this session, participants will be introduced to the Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway in partnership with the 29 Intermediate Units as pathway providers. As providers, IUs support districts in their quest for identifying, developing and sustaining component areas of STEM education that are vital to the success of any STEM initiative. A panel of pathway providers will share their success with leading this professional learning, fostering positive relationships between the participating districts and local IU, and development of statewide resources to support the work of districts across the commonwealth. Participants will leave with an understanding of the pathway, how to get started, and resources to support STEM in their district. | ||||||||||||||
10 | David Garbe | david@psbr.org | @PABiomed | NA | Informal Outreach Educator | Dr. David Garbe obtained his Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in 2007 under the mentorship of Dr. Greg Bashaw. Following this accomplishment, Dr. Garbe performed research focused on discovering novel therapeutics for mood disorders and uncovering the underlying mechanisms of circadian biology and sleep. Dr. Garbe was also an adjunct professor at Haverford College, the University of the Sciences, and Bryn Mawr College. Since joining the Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research (PSBR) as their Outreach Educator, Dr. Garbe has developed numerous in-class programs and activities, presented to over 50 classrooms, and engaged over 3000 students. Dr. Garbe also participates in Teacher Professional Development Programs, Science Fairs, and Career Workshops. He is extremely excited about his role as the Outreach Educator and looks forward to extending the scope, reach, and mission of the organization to educate the public about the importance of biomedical research and its significance to human and animal health. | Either | No | Using fruit flies to teach neurogenetics | Classroom Instruction | Middle School, High School, Post-secondary | Biology, STEM/STEAM, Research, Scientific Practices | Hands-on (You will create something you can use) | Come learn about PSBR's exciting new program that uses Drosophila (fruit flies) as a model organism to teach life science concepts surrounding genetics, animal behavior, neuroscience and experimental design. | ||||||||||||
11 | David Garbe, PhD | Using public policy to advance and influence science education | This workshop will provide a forum for teachers to engage with, learn about, and reflect on STEM-related policies in Pennsylvania. Details regarding policy making and advocacy involvement will be provided. Information about state representatives will also be presented and discussed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Debra Sawyer, Ph.D. | NSTA K-12 | Literacy | Elementary, Middle School, High School | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Space, Physical Science, STEM/STEAM | Interactive Lecture (I'll show then let's do together) | NSTA/’s Picture-Perfect STEM K-2 and 3-5 addresses both NGSS standards and Common Core Standards. Engaging hand’s on science activities with correlating Read-Alouds make this program the premier, combined science and literacy instruction program for your students. Argument Driven Inquiry is a resource that addresses both the Common Core and NGSS standards for grades 6-12. ADI topics include Life Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and newly released Earth and Space Science. Come join me for a hands on session with NSTA resources! | |||||||||||||||||||
13 | Dr. Laura Hummell | NSTA Best STEM Books: Using Literature to Inspire Design Invention and Innovation | Using the National Science Teachers Association’s Best STEM Books, create inspirational authentic design challenges to use with your students. STEM literature offers countless ways to incorporate fiction and non-fiction into STEM classrooms. Connect literature, literacy, and STEM to real world problem solving through invention and innovation in this interactive session. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Dr. Michele A. Whitecraft | Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning | Come re-experience the joy of teaching through POGIL (process oriented guided inquiry learning)! This pedagogical method was devised to teach process skills (such as collaboration and written expression), as well as content using an inquiry-based learning approach. Stop giving students the answers! Let's facilitate better problem solving skills and teach our content through POGIL! In this session, educators will share their practical wisdom and knowledge about how we can “teach” the non-cognitive process skills vital to success in education and everyday life through our content. Participants will engage in a lively discussion and experience an inquiry-based, process-oriented strategy for teaching and learning in any discipline. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Dr. Molly Carlson | Frederick Community College | Administrator | Molly Carlson is the Academic Program Manager at Frederick Community College in Maryland, where she has also been an instructor. She holds an M.S. in Education from Northwestern University and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Molly also facilitates interdisciplinary professional development workshops for teachers. | Monday AM | No | STEM-ulating Activities on Human Ecology | Classroom instruction | Middle School | Biology, STEM/STEAM, Environmental & Ecology, Crosscutting Concepts | Hands-on (You will create something you can use) | Discover innovative ways to teach students about human-environmental interactions, while also building STEM skills through problem solving, mathematical modeling, interactive technology and more! Receive lesson plans in an electronic format, all matched to state standards. Receive lesson plans in an electronic format. | ||||||||||||||
16 | Emily Kissner | Upper Adams | Teacher | Emily Kissner is a sixth grade teacher in Bendersville, Pennsylvania and teaches English/Language Arts, math, and science in an elementary setting. A certified reading specialist as well as a science teacher, she is the author of two books from Heinemann, "Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Retelling" and "Seeing the Forest AND the Trees: Helping Readers Identify Details in Texts and Tests". When people find weird bugs at her school, they always bring them to Emily, knowing that she will be excited to see them. | Either | No | Building a Bridge Between Science and Writing | Through writing, students build bridges across science concepts and disciplinary thinking. Learn how to create authentic digital writing tasks that build scientific thinking and capture student imagination. | ||||||||||||||||||
17 | Heather Slatoff | Station Rotation Model in the Secondary Science Classroom | How do you fit everything in one day? You use the Station Rotation model of blended learning. Your middle and high school science students can rotate through a series of established activities in the classroom that allows for complex content acquisition, direct instruction, group projects, lab work, and fun! | |||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Hubert C. MacDonald | John Varine | Computer Software for Physics and Chemistry | Technology | Middle School, High School | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science | Lecture (I'll show) | Explore web based chemistry software from Journal of Chemical Education and ChemEd Digital Library and also Vernier's "Logger Pro". Take home all this software for use in your school. Bring a laptop to the presentation is you have one. | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | Jayda Pugliese | The Design Thinking Approach: Building a Robotic Arm | Other | Elementary | STEM/STEAM | Interactive Lecture (I'll show then let's do together) | This session focuses on the design thinking process in the elementary classroom. Participants will learn about the design thinking process and participate in an interactive lesson designed for students. Teachers will design a robotic arm using cardboard, and better understand how to guide their students in similar activities. Discussions may be added on for teachers who have access to a 3D printers in the classroom. | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | Jeff Remington | Palmyra | National STEM Teacher Ambassador | Jeff Remington has been a middle school science teacher for more than 30 years and currently teaches science at Palmyra Area Middle School in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. For the past 20 years, he has also been an adjunct faculty member and thesis advisor at Lebanon Valley College. Recently Jeff was selected as 1 of 10 National STEM Teacher Ambassadors to elevate and advocate for the best STEM practices. Jeff has connected with policymakers, lawmakers, and the media to help shine a spotlight on the critical importance of STEM education as a state and national priority. In addition, Jeff has consults with other countries to help them promote STEM education through teacher trainings and workshops. | Either | No | How can we bring NGSS adoption to PA? | Advocacy | Any | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Space, Physical Science, STEM/STEAM, Environmental & Ecology, Research, Scientific Practices, Crosscutting Concepts | Interactive Lecture (I'll show then let's do together) | PA science & technology standards were conceived in the 1990s. This session will focus on why these standards are still in use, how we can change that, and why and how classroom teachers can take the lead to help make new science standards a reality in this era of STEM. | ||||||||||||||
21 | JOHN A. VARINE | Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh | Conduct educational outreach programs for teachers & students | Former H.S. chemistry teacher & science dept. head in Western PA; member of two professional technical societies and member of the organizing committee of the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry & Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon) - a conference & exposition for people who work in the field of laboratory science & companies that market to that field. | Monday PM | Yes | Hubert C. MacDonald | macdonald@pittcon.org | Works as a volunteer for three non-profit educational corporations. | Conducts science outreach programs for teachers & students | Worked as a scientist in industry, taught at local a Western PA university; member of two professional technical societies and member of the organizing committee of the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry & Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon). | Light, Color & Spectroscopy for Kids | Classroom instruction | Elementary, Middle School | Chemistry, Physical Science, Scientific Practices | Interactive Lecture (I'll show then let's do together) | Teachers will explore concepts in light, color & spectroscopy and take home materials to repeat the activities in their classrooms. | |||||||||
22 | Karianne Chessario | Bryan Brightbill / Mike Bierly | Making the Jump to NGSS Aligned Phenomenon-Based Science Instruction | The purpose of this session is to share experiences using teacher- and student-centered methods. The student-centered pedagogy is NGSS aligned and places the process of learning in students’ hands and has increased student engagement and retention. We will describe how we made the switch and describe an example unit. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Kathy Jones | Megan Kutruff and 6 other student teachers | Birds: An interdisciplinary, environmentally based field trip | Other | Middle School, High School | Environmental & Ecology, Crosscutting Concepts | Lecture (I'll show) | Come join some current student teachers and learn about their experiences developing and implementing a field trip for secondary students related to birds. Watch the movie they created to entice learning and the interactive lessons they taught. | ||||||||||||||||||
24 | Katie Surra | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Instructor, Water & Environmental Technology | Katie Surra holds a Master of Engineering Degree in Environmental Engineering from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. She worked in industry for several years prior to accepting a position as an instructor in the Water and Environmental Technology program at Thaddeus Stevens College. Katie is the Principal Investigator for the Skilled Women Get STEM Jobs project, funded by the National Science Foundation. | Either | No | See It To Be It | Other | Middle School, High School, Post-secondary | STEM/STEAM, Environmental & Ecology | Lecture (I'll show) | Skilled Women Get STEM Jobs, a National Science Foundation, focuses on introducing young women to careers in green collar and technical fields. This session will focus on building partnerships between industry with local school districts in an effort to help integrate an understanding of green collar and technical jobs into curriculum. | ||||||||||||||
25 | Kristen Dotti | CLC | Teacher | I have been teaching high school math and science for 28 years, with my primarily emphasis on AP and IB biology and environmental science. I have spent the last 13 years of my teaching career writing curricula for teachers and school districts to meet NGSS/AP/IB standards and skills in a hands-on, critical thinking manner using teacher training as a method to support transitions of technique. For the last four years I have been the Academic Dean and IB Biology teacher at a boarding high school where I continue to consult and step in as needed. | Either | No | What Does This Data Set Say to You? Helping AP/IB Students Describe Data Using Statistics. | NGSS | High School | Biology, Environmental & Ecology, Research, Crosscutting Concepts | Interactive Lecture (I'll show then let's do together) | In this NGSS aligned activity, teachers collect data on the tail length of toy mice where the data sets have equal means, but extreme differences in variation. Students are presented with a compelling reason to use alternate descriptors such as variance, standard deviation and SEM so experimental analysis is more accurate and informative. | ||||||||||||||
26 | Kristen Dotti | Independent school | Teacher | I have been teaching high school math and science for 28 years, with my primarily emphasis on AP and IB biology and environmental science. I have spent the last 13 years of my teaching career writing curricula for teachers and school districts to meet NGSS/AP/IB standards and skills in a hands-on, critical thinking manner using teacher training as a method to support transitions of technique. For the last four years I have been the Academic Dean and IB Biology teacher at a boarding high school where I continue to consult and step in as needed. | Either | No | Using Mitotic Division to Introduce Statistical Hypothesis Testing in AP and IB Biology | Standardized Testing (Keystone Exams, PSSAs, AP exams, etc.) | High School | Biology, Scientific Practices, Crosscutting Concepts | Hands-on (You will create something you can use) | Turn the root tip mitosis lab into an opportunity to teach test of correlation and chi-squared in preparation for analyzing more complex data. Teachers will calculate the mitotic index in each focal field and then perform two hypothesis tests using the data sets generated. Lesson plans included in this session. | ||||||||||||||
27 | Laura Witman, Zach Labar | East Penn SD | Administrator | Supervisor of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction | Monday PM | Yes | Kristen Susens | ksusens@eastpennsd.org | East Penn SD | Teacher | Former environmental scientist, currently HS science teacher | Adopting the NGSS, challenging a 120-year-old secondary science framework, shifting culture and mindsets | NGSS | Middle School, High School | Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space, Physical Science, Environmental & Ecology, Scientific Practices, Crosscutting Concepts | Interactive Lecture (I'll show then let's do together) | Global Science Inquiry (GSI) is our initiative to expose HS freshmen to some of the major problems we are facing on Earth and the science related to these issues through problem/project based learning. It integrates formerly discrete learning targets from biology, chemistry, ecology, botany, zoology, physics, and meteorology. We will share the challenges and wins in developing this course with OER, the struggle of moving away from a 120-year-old framework, and considerations for the future. We want to hear from you and share ideas and strategies for tackling the NGSS. | |||||||||
28 | Nicole VanTassel | iExploreScience Consultant | Consultant | Nicole VanTassel is a science curriculum consultant with iExploreScience. She has six years of experience in private and public school classrooms. Her passion is bringing science and engineering “to life” with hands-on and authentic learning opportunities aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, supporting teachers as they help students develop 21st century critical thinking skills, and encouraging kids to explore STEM fields as they consider career options. Nicole won the NSTA’s Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers, followed by the PSTA’s William B. McIlwaine Science Teaching Award, early in her career. She was the District IV Winner for the NSTA’s Shell Science Lab Challenge in 2015 and 2016, a PA Sea Grant Center for Great Lakes Literacy Teacher from 2015 to 2016, and received several awards for projects through DonorsChoose.org. | Either | No | Making Detectives In Middle School: Using Ecology Mysteries To Explore Content | NGSS | Middle School | Biology, Earth & Space, Environmental & Ecology | Interactive Lecture (I'll show then let's do together) | Explore using mysteries based on real-world problems to assess student understanding of the complex interactions in ecosystems. Learn how to choose a scenario, develop the clues, and structure the student assignment and grading rubric to meet the NGSS. Participate in an abbreviated ecology mystery yourself! | ||||||||||||||
29 | Peggy Schooling, Ed.D. | Immaculata University | Associate Professor | Dr. Schooling is an Associate Professor and co-author of the STEM Endorsement at Immaculata University. She co- developed the innovative partnership with NASA, PA school districts, a private foundation and Immaculata University and has consulted internationally and nationally with school districts on a range of topics. | Monday AM | Yes | Dr. David Morgan | mdave3871@gmail.com | Immaculata University | University Professor | Dr. Morgan is an assistant professor who co-authored the STEM Endorsement at Immaculata University and co-developed a innovated partnership with NASA, PA school districts, a private foundation and Immaculata University. Dr. Morgan has extensive experience in developing system wide professional development programs in STEM. | Innovative STEM Professional Development: A Partnership with NASA, School Districts, Immaculata University and Keystone STEM Education Alliance. | PD | Any | STEM/STEAM, Research | Interactive Lecture (I'll show then let's do together) | This session will describe an innovative, evidenced based professional development program, and unique partnership which emerged from the former PA Math Science Partnership grant. Elementary, middle, and high school teachers work collaboratively with NASA scientists and educators through a hands on, a year-long, job embedded STEM professional development using NASA’s BEST Engineering Design process and Robotics programs. The program is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and includes online learning, an optional week- long STEM camp experience and follow up activities throughout the year with access to NASA materials and resources. Through hands on approaches, teachers learn how to implement STEM practices in their classroom with direct access to NASA scientists and educators to help teachers inspire students in seeking STEM related careers. Teachers within this program can also earn a PDE approved STEM Endorsement as part of their participation in this program. | |||||||||
30 | Phleane Kissling | Matt Esser | Rube Goldberg Devices - Making Simple Machines Fun! | Delve into problem based learning using a Rube Goldberg Device. This session will show how to make learning about simple machines a memorable experience that students will never forget. Learning outcomes and rubrics will be provided. Participants will design and build their own Rube Goldberg Device using simple machines. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | R. Leigh Foy | York Suburban School District | Teacher | I am a veteran teacher of AP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Chemistry. I was an associate editor of the national POGIL High School Initiative and recently a co-developer of cross curricular climate change activities called eCLEAR (educating towards Climate Literacy through Literature Evaluation, Data Analysis, and Reporting). | Either | Yes | Dr. Gregory Foy | gfoy@ycp.edu | York College of Pennsylvania | Chemistry Professor | Dr. Foy is a co-founder of the American Chemical Society's program Students on Climate Change, which is a national program that selects 8 college students to attend and report on the annual United Nation's Climate Change conference. He is an associate professor of analytical chemistry at York College of Pennsylvania where he established the York College Chemistry Program Industry Advisory Council. Dr. Foy is also a co-founder of eCLEAR, a climate literacy initiative. | Elevating Climate Literacy in Your High School Science Classroom | Literacy | High School | Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space, Physical Science, Environmental & Ecology, Scientific Practices, Crosscutting Concepts | Interactive Lecture (I'll show then let's do together) | The NGSS emphasizes climate change as example of a core concept. This topic is ripe for opportunities to tie your science curriculum to this real world challenge. We will present some of our eCLEAR activities (educating towards Climate Literacy through literature Evaluation, Data Analysis and Reporting). Come and learn how you can implement this topic into your curriculum. | |||||||||
32 | Robert Cooper | Evolution for Middle School Educators | Classroom Instruction | Middle School | Biology | Interactive Lecture (I'll show then let's do together) | The Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science is an entirely teacher-run project to help middle school science teachers. We provide evolution content and ready-to-use resources for the classroom, including presentation slides, online sites, and hands-on labs. Everything is free and high-quality. | |||||||||||||||||||
33 | Stephanie Rakowski | Sarah Chesney | Crosscutting Concepts - Making the Connection for Deeper Understanding | How can teachers help students recognize deep connections between seemingly unrelated topics? Are students developing mental models that enrich their application of practices and their understanding of the world? In today’s session, we will actively engage in the power of crosscutting concepts in the context of three-dimensional teaching and learning. The following is a more detailed outline of our goals for the proposal. Participants will: • Gain an understanding of crosscutting concepts within the context of three-dimensional learning (K-12 Science Framework) • Engage in an experience to uncover the purpose for why crosscutting concepts are important for student learning • Examine resources (such as learning progressions) that teachers can utilize in their classrooms to make connections between the various science topics that they are currently teaching. | Sarah Chesney | Crosscutting Concepts - Making the Connection for Deeper Understanding | NGSS | Elementary, Middle School, High School | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Space, Physical Science, STEM/STEAM, Crosscutting Concepts | Interactive Lecture (I'll show then let's do together) | How can teachers help students recognize deep connections between seemingly unrelated topics? Are students developing mental models that enrich their application of practices and their understanding of the world? In today’s session, we will actively engage in the power of crosscutting concepts in the context of three-dimensional teaching and learning. The following is a more detailed outline of our goals for the proposal. Participants will: • Gain an understanding of crosscutting concepts within the context of three-dimensional learning (K-12 Science Framework) • Engage in an experience to uncover the purpose for why crosscutting concepts are important for student learning • Examine resources (such as learning progressions) that teachers can utilize in their classrooms to make connections between the various science topics that they are currently teaching. | |||||||||||||||
34 | Tara Muenz | Vince O'Donnell | Greening STEM Technologies: DIY Sensor Stations for Stream Monitoring and Education | Through an EPA Model grant we developed a sustainable and replicable model for community stakeholders that include citizen scientists, volunteer monitors, teachers, and students with DIY technology, techniques, training and curricula focused on water quality monitoring. Join us for this hands-on/mind-on presentation from the Stroud Water Research Center! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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