2017 Annual Science Conference Presentations- Level Up!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017 - ASU POLYTECHNIC CAMPUS
9:00-12:00 pm PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTE
Uncovering Students’ Ideas with 3-Dimensional Formative Assessment
Page Keeley, Developer and Author of Uncovering Student Ideas Series in Science and the Formative Assessment- Practical Strategies Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Learning series
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 - CASTEEL HIGH SCHOOL
8:30–9:30 am KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Not What but Why? Crystallizing your purpose in STEM
Dr. Robert Corbin, Director of Global STEM Initiatives for Discovery Education
10:00–11:10 am CONCURRENT SESSION I
Room Lab 1
Svea Anderson and Josiah Sanchez
All
What is Lesson Study? In this session we will explore what this teacher-led, ongoing professional learning IS and what it is NOT.
Room Lab 4
Myths of Learning: Dispelling Common Ideas about Learning
Brooke Whitworth and NAU NSTA/ASTA Student Chapter
All
Would you be surprised to learn there is no research supporting learning styles or that left-brained or right-brained people don’t really exist? So, what should we know and understand about learning? Come discuss these topics and receive resources to support teaching and learning in the classroom.
Room Lab 5
K-2 Standards-Based STEM Using the Engineering Design Process
PreK-2
Sarah Sleasman and Lacey Wieser
Investigate how STEM teaching and learning support young learners in a K-2 classroom. Explore connections between STEM disciplines and participate in best practices that support STEM lessons using the engineering design process.
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Room Lab 9
Jennifer Knudsen
6-12
This presentation teaches students how to take notes in "comic-strip" style. This note-taking method focuses on non-linguistic representation of a scientist's life and accomplishments. It also helps students who struggle with written notes (ELL, SPED, etc.).
Room Lab 3
Enhancing the Science Classroom with Language and Problem Based Learning
Anne Smith
3-5
Participants will experience a Problem-Based Enhanced Language Learning lesson that fosters critical thinking, collaboration, STEM discourse, and strategies targeted to support English Language Learners.
You will explore how to infuse STEM content with structured time for oral language development and methods to support students with reading and writing during science.
Room Lab 7
The "T" in STEM: Computer Science for All!
Linda Coyle and Kathryn Scott
PreK-12
Arizona is projected to be #2 nationally for CS and IT jobs of the future. Come see how you can add Computer Science to your science classroom and engage the "T" in STEM in whole new ways!
Room Lab 8
Olivia Bogues
All
"Discover how to introduce live reptiles (without scaring the kids)!
Learn about opportunities utilizing reptiles as guests in your classroom and investigate their incredible & unique educational value. We'll also discuss proper husbandry practices for keeping your own classroom reptile for children to learn & grow year-round."
Room Lab 10
Experience It - By Doing It - STEM Experiential Learning
Tom Fraker and Jamie Aiken
3-12
Teacher’s and student’s experiences affect their interest in STEM which creates ones STEM Identity. Since most learning is done experientially (83%), come and learn how to combine STEM with exponentially learning to enhance student’s interest and identity in STEM. This can lead to increase STEM engagement.
11:20–12:30 pm CONCURRENT SESSION II
Room C22
Monica Pastor
6-12
Journey 2050 allows students to explore world food sustainability as they make inquiry-based decisions to see the effect on social, economic and environmental factors locally and globally. Agricultural experts and farm families from three countries guide students through a virtual farm simulation, avatar career game and geography scavenger hunt.
Room Lab 3
Rethinking Dimensional Analysis
Phil Root and Amanda Whitehurst
3-13+
In this session we will discuss ways to perform traditional calculations in traditional and non-traditional ways, emphasizing meaning and sense-making instead of algorithm in any method a student uses.
Room Lab 5
The DISCOVERoom Invention Bin: Creative Engineering with Recyclables
Marni Anbar
PreK-12
Using a variety of recyclable materials, masking tape and scissors, participants will engage in "maker" activities and reflection about which of the eight science and engineering practices (as described in "The Framework") were most fully "in play" during the activities, and how such activities might be extended in K-12 classrooms.
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Room Lab 9
Science and Engineering Practices - One Dimension of The Framework
Cynthia Messieha and Svea Anderson
All
In this session, you will experience why the Science and Engineering Practices are essential to science instruction. You will explore strategies to effectively integrate the science and engineering practices into your own curriculum.
Room Lab 1
Integrating Science and Math Practices from Industry in the Classroom
Javier Lopez and Teachers from TiI
6-12
Teachers in Industry participants will share insights about how science and math practices are used in industry based on their own experiences in Arizona companies. Each presenter will share units/activities they have designed based on their experiences as well as student outcomes based on engaging in these activities.
Room Lab 4
What Do We Learn From Students?
Sara Torres and Meg Gebert
All
Would you like to interview your students to find out what they are learning but don't have time to engage with all of them? Don't worry. This session provides structures and resources to assist educators in collaborative reflection of student work.
Room Lab 7
Transatlantic Outreach STEM Program
Sandee Trevino
PreK-8
Activities from the Transatlantic Outreach Program will be discussed and demonstrated as they are applicable to STEM project based learning in the classroom. Come see and hear how you can apply for the two week funded STEM teacher study tour to contemporary Germany.
Room Lab 10
Physics of Atomic Nuclei: Classroom Activities and Knowledge for Educators
Zachary Constan
6-12
Use magnetic marbles to teach about the atomic nucleus, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, stellar processes, and much more! Spend hands-on time with models, demonstration equipment, and a mobile game. All participants will take home their own model "nucleus", lesson/activity handouts, and many other resources for the classroom.