By Korei Martin
Posted on 2016-08-31
The upcoming NSTA Minneapolis conference, taking place October 27-29, will have a number of sessions dedicated to celebrating elementary science and literacy connections. Children are born investigators. Science is an engaging way to develop students’ skills in thinking creatively, expressing themselves, and investigating their world. Reading, writing, and speaking are inspired through science experiences. Educators attending these sessions will gain confidence in teaching science, learn strategies for literacy and science integration, and celebrate elementary science. The 7 sessions are just a sample of what #NSTA16 attendees can expect.
Native Plants and Seeds, Oh My! (Thursday, October 27 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
Developing and Implementing NGSS-Focused Curriculum in Gillette, WY: Strategies and Tools for Elementary Science and Literacy Integration (Thursday, October 27 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
Explore newly developed NGSS-focused units in grades 3, 4, and 5 with an emphasis on strategies embedded within the lessons and activities that explicitly link ELA with science.
Whoosh, Crack, Slide, and Crash Your Way into a Grade 5 Earth Science Unit (Thursday, October 27 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Explore tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, landslides, and floods through hands-on investigations and connections to literacy.
Connecting the Skills of Literacy and Science Through Children’s Literature and STEM Topics (Friday, October 28 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
We will investigate a series of activities that help to integrate science and literacy skills with a STEM focus through the use of children’s literature.
Science Notebooks—From Preservice to the Classroom (Friday, October 28 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
Science notebooks provide powerful tools to engage NGSS practices. Discover how Hamline University’s teacher education program prepares preservice teachers to successfully implement notebooks in their classroom.
Disciplinary Literacy and Reading in the Content Area of Science: Yes! You Can Do Both as an Elementary Teacher! (Friday, October 28 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
This session will provide elementary teachers with an understanding of what we mean by both reading in a content area like science and disciplinary literacy in science.
Teach Students to Read Like Scientists! (Saturday, October 29 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Explore strategies through interactive online simulations and activities that support success in reading science texts and, most importantly, scientific inquiry.
Register to attend here—and don’t forget, NSTA members get a substantial discount!
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By Korei Martin
Posted on 2016-08-31
The upcoming NSTA Minneapolis conference, taking place October 27-29, is the place to be for teachers looking for ways to incorporate STEM in their classroom. STEM can be a powerful unifying theme across the curriculum and in many settings. STEM provides an opportunity for collaboration among teachers, disciplines, and schools, as well as postsecondary, informal education, and community partners. Educators attending sessions in this strand will explore models of integrated STEM education programs, learn strategies to productively STEMify lessons, and investigate how to effectively engage students. Check out the 8 sessions below to see what #NSTA16 has for your STEM implementation needs.
Building Bridges: Engineering in the Elementary Classroom (Thursday, October 27 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
If They Make It, They Will Learn: The Maker Movement and K–12 STEM (Thursday, October 27 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
Inventing Is Just Plain Fun (for All)! (Thursday, October 27 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Laser Cutters + 3D Printers + Vinyl Cutters = Bolstered K–3 Math Curriculum (Friday, October 28 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Incorporating STEM Across the Curriculum Through Inquiry (Friday, October 28 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
The Transition—From STEM Student to STEM Teacher (Friday, October 28 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM)
Quake-Proof: Applying Newton’s Laws of Motion to Building Design (Saturday, October 29 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
Engineering from Every Angle: Engineers as Proficient in Emotional Intelligence as Well as Analytical Skills (Saturday, October 29 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Register to attend here—and don’t forget, NSTA members get a substantial discount!
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By Korei Martin
Posted on 2016-08-31
The upcoming NSTA Minneapolis conference, taking place October 27-29, is the place to be for teachers looking for new ways to teach in this technology driven world. Students and teachers have access to many forms of technology and these technologies can be effective tools to access information, deliver instruction, communicate ideas, connect with people from around the world, and build professional learning networks. Educators attending these sessions will explore instructional materials, technologies and strategies for effective learning for students and adults, and responsible use of digital resources and processes. Below are 8 sessions that every science educator attending the area conference should go to.
Searching for Spielberg (Thursday, October 27 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
NASA’s Eyes on the Solar System: Bringing the Planets to Your Classroom’s Computers (Thursday, October 27 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Citizen Science: Projects and Activities to Engage Students in Authentic Science Research (Friday, October 28 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
Engaging Students in Science through Virtual Field Trips (Friday, October 28 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
Evolution for Educators (Friday, October 28 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
Exploring the Trade-Offs and Payoffs of Sustainable Bioenergy Through Simulations and Field Data (Saturday, October 29 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
Dissecting Animals? Frog-get About It! (Saturday, October 29 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
Using News Media to Learn About Science in the Connected Science Classroom (Saturday, October 29 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Register to attend here—and don’t forget, NSTA members get a substantial discount!
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