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Registration — Benton Convention Center – Upper Level – NMH Lobby ..................................5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. NCSTA Board Meeting — Benton Convention Center – Upper Level – SMH-1 ............................................8:30 p.m.

ThursDaY, november 6th:

Registration — Benton Convention Center – Upper Level – Main Lobby ..................................7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.NCSTA Elections — Benton Convention Center – Upper Level – Main Lobby ..........................7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Presenter Check-In — Benton Convention Center – Upper Level – NMH Lobby ......................7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Teacher Networking and Coffee — Benton Convention Center – Upper Level – SMH ............7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Coffee provided courtesy of Burroughs Wellcome FundGeneral Session — Benton Convention Center – Upper Level – SMH ....................................8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Keynote Speakers: The Science House – NCSU

Exhibits — Benton Convention Center – Lower Level ..............................................................9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.NCSTA Raffle — Benton Convention Center – Lower Level Exhibit Area .................................9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Session A ............................................................................................................................. 9:45 a.m. –10:45 a.m.Session B ............................................................................................................................11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.Reality Check — Marriott – Room #1810 ..............................................................................11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Session C ............................................................................................................................12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.Teacher Networking and Break — Benton Convention Center – Lower Level Exhibit Area ......1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Session D ..............................................................................................................................1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Session E ..............................................................................................................................2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.NCSTA Awards Ceremony — Benton Convention Center – Upper Level SMH ......................4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.NCSTA Awards Reception — Benton Convention Center – Upper Level SMH .......................5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Sponsored by Burroughs Wellcome Fund

SciWorks Open House .........................................................................................................6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.FrIDaY, november 7th:

Registration — Benton Convention Center – Upper Level – NMH Lobby ................................. 7:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.General Session & Breakfast — Benton Convention Center – Upper Level – SMH .................7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Andres Ruzo, National Geographic Young Explorer Geoscientist

Breakfast sponsored by National Geographic

Exhibits — Benton Convention Center – Lower Level ..............................................................9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Session F ............................................................................................................................. 9:45 a.m. –10:45 a.m.Session G ............................................................................................................................11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.Session H ............................................................................................................................12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.Session I ...............................................................................................................................1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Session J ...............................................................................................................................2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.Vulcan Field Trip (Pre-Registrants Only) – Meet in Upper Level – Benton Convention Center.....1:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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NCSTA PDI GeNerAl SCheDule..............................3PreSIDeNT’S MeSSAGe..............................................6KeYNOTe SPeAKerS...................................................7GeNerAl INFOrMATION..........................................8reAlITY CheCK.........................................................9NCSTA PAST PreSIDeNTS & VOTING INFO..............11NCSTA leADerShIP............................................ 12–14ThurSDAY GeNerAl SeSSION................................ 15sessIOn aA1:. Surviving.Fifth.Grade.Science...................... 15A2:. Exploring.the.Future.of.Small..

Nuclear.Reactors.......................................... 15A3:. Problem-Based.Learning:..

Adding.Rigor.and.Relevance..to.STEM.Instruction........................................ 15

A4:. Heliocentric.or.Geocentric.......................... 15A5:. Zoom.In.with.The.Science.House—.

Integrating.Science.and.Literacy:..Bone.by.Bone.by.Bone................................. 16

A6:. Idioma.Creciente:Strategies.for..English.Language.Learners.......................... 16

A7:. Cracking.The.Case:.Decoding.Engineering.Principles.Using.Case.Studies....................... 16

A8:. How.Lucky.We.Are........................................ 16A9:. Earth.Partnership.for.Schools:..

Creating.Restored.Habitats.on..School.Grounds............................................. 16

A10:. Unleash.the.Power.of.Evolutionary..Thinking.in.Your.Classroom........................... 16

A11:. There’s.an.APP.for.that!................................ 17A12:. Addressing.Climate.Change.

Misconceptions.in.the.High.School..Science.Classroom....................................... 17

A13:. How.Can.We.Improve.Earth.Science.Education.in.North.Carolina?...................... 17

A14:. Bioaccumulation.&.Biomagnification:.Implications.for.Ecosystems.and..Human.Health............................................... 17

A15:. From.Here.To.There:.Rolling,.Rolling,..Rolling,.Keep.Your.Objects.Rolling.............. 17

A16:. Environmental.Education,.STEM,..and.Next.Gen.Science.Standards.............. 17.

A17:. Find,.Evaluate,.Share:..Use.Information.Literacy.to.Enhance.Science.and.Literacy.Knowledge.............. 18

A18:. Engineer.Excitement.with.a..Carolina.STEM.Challenge............................ 18

A19:. Engaging.Students.with.Connected.Learning......................................................... 18

sessIOn BB1:. Analysis.of.Biodiesel.in.the.Chemistry.

Classroom...................................................... 19B2:. Teaching.with.Pictures.................................. 19B3:. Quantifying.Variance................................... 19B4:. Picture.This:.A.World.Where.We.Are..

Able.to.Maximize.the.Potential.of.the.Human.Brain.................................................. 19

B5:. Developing.a.Community.through..Science.......................................................... 19

B6:. Picture.This:.Shaking,.Rattling,.and.Rollin.with.the.Human.Body................................... 19

B7:. Using.Problem-Based.Learning..in.the.STEM.Classroom..................................20

B8:. Picking.Apart.the.Owl.Pellet’s..Potential.........................................................20.

B9:. Science.Education.for.Global.Citizenship:.People,.Food,.Energy..and.Sustainabilityl.........................................20

B10:. Zoom.In.with.The.Science.House:..Limnic.Eruptions.............................................20

B11:. Interactive.Notebooking.and.Brain.Friendly.Activities.for.the.Science.Classroom..........20

B12:. What.to.Do.With.Your.Rocks?!.....................20B13:. 3D.Printing.in.STEM.Education...................... 21B14:. A.Digital.Snapshot.of.Knowledge..

and.Learning................................................. 21B15:. My.Biome.Vacation:.Teaching.Ecology.

Through.Project.Based.Learning................. 21B16:. A.“Short.Story”.of.Science:.Integrating.

Literacy.into.the.Science.Classroom!......... 21B17:. Island.Ecology.for.Educators:.Using..

Coastal.Resources.to.Engage.Students..... 21B18:. From.Here.To.There:.Rolling,.Rolling,..

Rolling,.Keep.Your.Objects.Rolling.............. 21B19:. Setting.the.Scene.for.STEM.Success............22B20:. Discovery.Education.and.the.iPad:.

Learning.at.the.Tip.of.Your.Finger...............22sessIOn cC1:. OSHA.Regulation.Changes..

That.Affect.the.Science.Teacher................23C2:. Black.Carbon.&.Its.Relevance..

to.Earth,.Environmental.Science..and.Chemistry.Instruction............................23

C3:. Building.Disciplinary.Literacy.in..Science.Using.Authentic.Texts.....................23

C4:. STEM.Outdoor.Learning:.Natural..Resources,.Natural.Partnerships..................23

C5:. Cultivating.Creative.Thinkers.in..Your.Classroom..............................................23

C6:. Mitosis.and.Meiosis:..An.Inquiry-Based.Approach........................23

C7:. Picture.This:..Art.in.Your.Science.Classroom!...................24

C8:. Do.NOT.Sit.Down.and.Be.Quiet!..................24C9:. Zoom.in.with.The.Science.House:.Using.

Place.Base.Education.(PBE).to.Make.Connections.to.the.Place.You.Live............24

C10:.Energy.Independence.in.the.U.S................24C11:. Engineering.is.Elementary:..

You.and.Your.Students.Can.Engineer!.......24C12:. Seeing.Water.From.Space...........................24C13:.How.To.Do.A.Rock.Identification.Lab..

Using.Simple.Dichotomous.Keys..................25C14:.Opossum’s.Tail.to.Fish’s.Scale:..

Integrating.Culture.and.Science................25C15:. If.a.Picture.Is.Worth.a.Thousand.Words,..

a.Simulation.Is.Worth.a.Million!....................25C16:. Lights,.Camera.and.Video.Action.in..

Your.Science.Classroom..............................25C17:.K–12.Science.Fairs:..

Is.There.a.Best.Approach?...........................25C18:.Engineering,.Technology,.and.the.

Application.of.Science.K–8..........................25C19:.What.Causes.Change.of.Motion?..............25sessIOn DD1:. Model.of.Elementary.Integration..

of.STEM...........................................................26D2:. Disciplinary.Literacy.in.Science..

Using.Authentic.Texts,.Part2.........................26D3:. Science.and.Engineering.Share-a-thon.....26

D4:. Discovery.Education.in.the..Science.Classroom.......................................26

D5:. Graphing.a.Pathway.Through..Mechanics—An.Inquiry.Into.Uniform..Motion,.Force,.Work.and.Energy.................26

D6:. Time.is.Money—Save.Both..Using.Online.Lab.Simulations.......................26

D7:. Girls.in.3D.Design...........................................27D8:. Survivor.EOG..................................................27D9:. From.Coal.Ash.to.PCBs:..

Making.Hazardous.Waste..Relevant.to.Your.Students............................27

D10:. Going.Digital.in.Secondary.Science...........27D11:. Young.Engineers—.

Elementary.School.Engineering..................27D12:. Standing.Waves.Demo.................................27D13:. North.Carolina.Rocks!...................................27D14:. Zoom.in.with.The.Science.House:..

Discover.the.Optical.Properties.of..Light.with.Imhotep.Academy.....................28

D15:. Streamline.Your.Preparation..and.Presentation...........................................28

D16:. Using.Science.Notebooks.to..Impact.Student.Learning.with.FOSS...........28

D17:. Leading.the.Way.in.Leadership..................28D18:. CITI.Dwellers..................................................28D19:. Themed.Gardens.for.the.Schoolyard.........28D20:.Climate.Change.and.Southern.Forests......28SeSSION e:E1:. Putting.the.Sizzle.in.STEM..............................29E2:. Do.It.Virtually:.A.Look.at..

a.Virtual.Science.Notebook..for.Elementary.Physical.Science.................29

E3:. Google.Earth.in.the.Classroom...................29E4:. Environmental.Science:..

Outside.of.the.Box.........................................29E5:. Evaluating.Woody.Biomass.Feedstocks..

for.Biopower...................................................29E6:. Introducing.the.Kin-gineers:.STEAM-ing.

through.Kindergarten.Curriculum...............29E7:. Visualize.With.Books.&.Posters..

to.Make.Science.Come.Alive!....................30E8:. Activities.for.Measuring.and.Calculating.

Five.Physical.Quantities.in.Mechanics........30E9:. Hands-on.Optics.Explorations......................30E10:. Communicating.Your.Science:...

An.All-Out.Blitz.Approach............................30E11:. Project.Based.Learning—..

Connecting.with.Community......................30E12:. Zoom.in.with.The.Science.House:..

Full.STEAM.Ahead!........................................30E13:. Using.Engaging.Hands-on.Science..

to.Open.Doors.to.Meaningful.Math..and.ELA.......................................................... 31

E14:. Geoscience.Education..in.a.Digital.World........................................... 31

E15:. DPI.Updates—Elementary.(Grades.K–5).... 31E16:. From.Here.To.There:..

The.“Plane.Sense”.Of.Flight......................... 31E17:. The.Art.of.Scientific.Argumentation............ 31E18:. Blending.Science.with..

Literacy.Instruction........................................ 31

FrIDAY GeNerAl SeSSION & BreAKFAST.......... 32sessIOn FF1:. Design.Your.Class.Like.a..

Video.Game..................................................32F2:. Science.PALS.................................................32F3:. Project-Based.Inquiry.Science.(PBIS)—.

the.Next.Generation.of..Middle.Schools.Programs.............................32

F4:. How.Does.a.Camera.See.the.World?........32F5:. Spicing.Up.After-School.Science..

with.SALSA......................................................32F6:. Teaching.Through.Connections:..

How.to.Use.Effective.Questioning!..............33F7:. Living.the.21st.Century.Dream:..

How.to.Be.a.Techie.Teacher!......................33F8:. Zoom.in.with.The.Science.House:..

Science.Olympiad.Showcase.....................33F9:. PD.That.Pays..................................................33F10:. Get.Real.with.Science:.Bringing..

Citizen.Science.Into.Your.Classroom..........33F11:. Ocean.Exploration:..

From.the.Sea.to.the.Classroom...................33F12:. More.than.Mud!.From.the.Arctic.to.

Backyard.Ponds,.the.Climate.Story..of.Sediment....................................................34

F13:. Standards.Based.Grading.and.Data.Collection.for.EOC.Preparation..................34

F14:. Discrepant.Events.and.Science..Activities.Share-a-thon.................................34

F15:. DPI.Updates—.Middle.Grades.(Grades.6–8).......................34

F16:. Visualizing.Cell.Communication..Through.Modeling.Magic!...........................34

F17:. Problem-Based.Learning.In.Chemistry..PageF18:. LABS:.Hands-On,.Inquiry-Based.Labs..

and.Virtual.Labs.for.Middle.School.and.High.School.Students............................34

sessIOn g G1:. The.Art,.Music,.and.Science.of.Recycling,.

etc..(the.awesome.team.approach).........35G2:. Using.Technology.for.Content.Delivery—.

No.More.Sage.on.the.Stage........................35G3:. Calculations,.Chemistry.&.Crime:..

An.Interdisciplinary.Investigation................35G4:. GK–12.Resident.Scientists:..

Communicating.Graduate.Research..in.a.K–12.Setting.............................................35

G5:. Ocean.Commotion......................................35G6:. STEMing.the.tide.with.NASA.Resources......35G7:. Our.Nuclear.World–Radioactivity,.Nuclear.

Medicine.and.Nuclear.Power.Production.....36G8:. Zoom.in.with.The.Science.House:..

Projectile.Peeps!............................................36G9:. Literary.Science:.How.to.Incorporate..

ELA.in.the.Science.Classroom.....................36G10:.Energy.Resources.in.NC:..

Pros,.Cons,.Issues,.and.Realities..................36G11:. What.Does.a.Scientist.Look.Like—.

How.to.Promote.STEM.Careers..During.Science.Lessons................................36

G12:.Biology.Bonus:.Taking.Your.Biology.Students.to.the.Next.Level...........................................36

G13:.Collaboration.in.Minigrant.Writing..............37G14:.DPI.Updates—.

Secondary.(Grades.9–12).............................37G15:.Seeing.STEM.Cell.Science.in.Action:..

A.Simulation!..................................................37G16:.Putting.the.E.in.STEM.....................................37G17:.Get.Your.Hands-on.Frogs,.Turtles,.Snakes,.

Lizards,.Salamanders.and.Technology.......37G18:.Utilizing.Modeling.Instruction.and..

Standards.Based.Grading............................37aFTernOOn FIelD TrIP

Field.Trip.to.Vulcan.Materials.Company’s.North.Quarry.and.Earth.Science.Center....38

sessIOn h H1:. Using.Virtual.Worlds.Technology..

to.Teach.Biology...........................................38H2:. .Making.K–12.STEM.Learning..

More.Engaging.Using.Interactive..Case.“Stories”................................................38

H3:. Physics.Olympics...........................................38H4:. Building.Partnerships.with.Local.

Stakeholders..................................................39H5:. Evolution.Teaching.Resources..

and.Activities.from.NESCent........................39H6:. Zoom.In.with.The.Science.House:.

Rubber.Band.Car.Drag.Race......................39H7:. It’s.All.in.the.Details!......................................39H8:. Using.Inquiry.and.Remote.Sensing..

Data.to.Explore.Ocean.Acidification.........39H9:. Blogging.to.Support.Powerful.Teaching..

and.Learning.................................................39H10:. Marine.Science:..

The.Cure.for.the.Common.Core?...............39H11:. Engineering.in.Middle.School.Science.......40H12:. Using.NASA.Data.Visualizations..

to.Investigate.Air.Quality..............................40H13:. Science.Centers............................................40H14:. Out.of.Sight,.Out.of.Mind.............................40H15:. Invite.Scientists.Into.Your.Classroom...........40H16:. Rockin’.Around.the.(Geologic).Clock.

Share-a-Thon.................................................40H17:. Teaching.Seasons:..

A.Kinesthetic.Activity.................................... 41H18:. K–5.Science.Centers..................................... 41sessIOn I I1:. Best.Practices.that.Promote.Application..

of.8th.Grade.Science.Content...................42I2:. Share-A-Thon:..

Discrepant.Events.Galore!...........................42I3:. Incorporating.Remote.Sensing..

Technology.into.Earth.and..Environmental.Instruction.............................42

I4:. Kenan.Fellows:..A.Journey.Through.Literacy.........................42

I5:. Teaching.Tree-Ring.Science........................42I6:. Computation.in.the.Science.Classroom....42I7:. Photons,.Chlorophyll,.and.Hemoglobin—.

Art.and.Science.(STEAM).............................43I8:. SySTEMically.Teaching..................................43

I9:. Zoom.In.with.the.Science.House:.When.Pigs.Fly.................................................43

I10:. Zombie.College:..Lab.Safety.Comes.to.Life.............................43

I11:. Monsters.in.the.Classroom!..........................43I12:. Pushing.the.Technology.Boundaries:.

New.Ways.of.Using.iPads.in.the.Science.Classroom......................................................43

I13:. Ribbit,.Hiss,.Croak,.and.Rustle:..Calling.All.Teachers.to.Bring..Research.to.Life.in.Lessons...........................44

I14:. Engineering.the.Tools.of.Discovery:..Arduino.in.Science.and..Agriculture.Courses.......................................44

I15:. Elementary.Teacher.Survival.Kit..................44I16:. Science.Note.Booking.101............................44I17:. Exploring.Global.Regions..and..

Resources.with.National.Geographic........44I18:. The.Politics.of.the.Anti-Science..

Movement.....................................................44I19:. EnergyWISE:.Schools.and..

Conservation.................................................44sessIOn JJ1:. Centered.on.Science...................................45J2:. Close.the.Textbook.and.Open..

the.Cell.Image.Library..................................45J3:. Climate.Change:.A.Look.at..

Glacier.National.Park...................................45J4:. Hidden.Spacetime.Calibration...................45J5:. High.Adventure.Science:..

Models.in.Earth.Science...............................45J6:. Bring.Science.to.Life.with..

PBS.Learning.Media......................................45J7:. Stalk.it.up.to.Learning:.Connecting.Food.

Plant.Parts.to.their.Functions........................46J8:. Best.Practices.in.Biology...............................46J9:. Growing.Excitement.With.Agriculture........46J10:. Making.iMovies.for.Earth.Science.Labs......46J11:. Using.Debate.to.Promote.Science.Literacy.

as.Part.of.the.NC.Science.Festival..............46J12:. Incorporating.Climate.Change..

into.your.Biology.Curriculum........................46J13:. Earth,.Wind,.and.Fire.....................................46J14:. Reactivity.of.Magnesium..

Metal.for.Biodegradable..Medical.Implants..........................................47

J15:. Cool!.Can.We.Do.That.Again?!..................47J16:. Back.to.the.Basics:.Using.Modeling.

Strategies.to.Engage.and.Encourage.English.Language.Learners..........................47

cOMMercIal sessIOns .......................... 48–49Paul h. TaYlOr TrusT FunD ........................ 50aWarDs ...................................................... 51–54eXhIBITOrs’ BOOTh nuMBers .................... 55eXhIBITOr BOOTh laYOuT........................... 56sPeaKer InDeX WITh sessIOn KeY ............ 57MarrIOTT laYOuT .......................................... 58eMBassY suITes laYOuT .............................. 59BenTOn cOnVenTIOn cenTer laYOuT ... 60

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N C S T A P R O F E S S I O N A LD E V E L O P M E N TI N S T I T U T E2014Picture This!T a B l e O F c O n T e n T s T a B l e O F c O n T e n T s

It.has.been.my.honor.to.serve.as.president.this.year..I.want.to.welcome.you.to.the.2014.Professional.Development.Institute:.“Picture.This.”.I.want.you.to.take.a.few.minutes.and.‘picture’.in.your.mind.why.you.are.an.educator..Picture.the.kids.you.currently.serve..Picture.the.faces.of.the.kids.as.you.learn.new.skills.and.hone.your.craft.to.make.them.prepared.for.careers.and.college..Picture.the.parent’s.faces.as.you.send.them.home.with.a.new.excitement.about.science..Picture.the.kids.in.other.classes.as.your.students.share.what.they.have.learned.about.science..Picture.the.new.advancements.your.students.will.make.in.science..Picture.the.new.technology.your.students.will.someday.develop..Picture.the.bridges,.buildings,.artificial.limbs,.new.communication.devices.and.ways.to.feed.thousands.through.new.engineering.ideas.you.inspired..Picture.the.student.that.was.able.to.use.the.math.skills.you.taught.to.help.others..As.you.attend.this.year’s.institute,.I.challenge.you.to.accomplish.three.things:

1). .Make.a.collaborative.connection.with.another.educator..Find.a.way.to.communicate.and.connect.your.class.with.theirs.

2). .Bring.at.least.one.new.idea.back.to.your.school.and.teach.a.colleague...Building.our.craft.only.gets.better.when.we.bring.someone.else.along.

3). .Find.someone.to.join.you.in.our.great.organization..Leadership.does.not.have.to.be.on.a.state.or.national.level..Leading.in.our.profession.begins.in.our.departments..The.first.step.it.to.get.someone.to.join.you.in.your.journey.

.There.have.been.countless.hours.preparing.this.institute.for.you,.our.science.educators..It.is.our.goal.that.you.‘picture’.a.successful.time.and.‘develop’.new.skills.to.bring.home.

Mark CasePresident,.2014

North.Carolina.Science.Teachers.Association

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N C S T A P R O F E S S I O N A LD E V E L O P M E N TI N S T I T U T E2014Picture This!n c s T a P r e s I D e n T ’ s M e s s a g e

ThurSDAY, NOVeMBer 6Th — 8:00–9:30 a.m.rooms 3–8, South Main hall of the Benton Convention Center

The Science house is the educational outreach center of NC State University’s College of Sciences and our opening keynote presentation. The mission of The Science House is to motivate and prepare K–12 students for STEM content and careers, and educate and empower K–12 teachers to effectively integrate innovative STEM content, research, and technologies into their practices. The Science House is known for its quality teacher STEM professional development and student educational services. The Science House will share current innovations and practices in STEM education and provide an opportunity for us to “picture” how we can integrate those into our classrooms today.

FrIDAY, NOVeMBer 6Th — 8:00–9:30 a.m.

rooms 3–8, South Main hall of the Benton Convention Center

Andres ruzo, National Geographic Young Explorer Geoscientist, will be the featured keynote at the NCSTA 2014 Professional Development Institute “Picture This”.

Andres will share tales of his amazing journeys

and his passionate vision of how the earth's

energy can be the force for real change in

our world.

Through amazing photography and his vibrant

personality, Andres will help us “Picture This” idea

in a new way.

“Energy is a kingpin problem. By solving our energy issues, we simultaneously take care of other major world problems.”

—Andres Ruzo

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N C S T A P R O F E S S I O N A LD E V E L O P M E N TI N S T I T U T E2014Picture This!K e Y n O T e s P e a K e r s — T h u r s D aY g e n e r a l s e s s I O n

K e Y n O T e s P e a K e r — F r I D a Y g e n e r a l s e s s I O n

Name Badges must be worn to gain admittance to all sessions and entrance into the Exhibit Hall.

Parking: hotel Guest Garage Parking is $8.00 per day per car with unlimited in-and-out privileges. Benton Convention Center Garage is $1 per hour, maxes out at $9.00 per day

Monday – Friday (does not include in-and out privileges). The free parking is located on the corner of Cherry Street and 6th Street. The entrance is the second one on the left after you pass under the 6th Street light. That lot fills on a first-come-first-served basis.

The Registration Area is located on the main floor (upper level) of the Benton Convention Center.

Preregistration: Participants who have preregistered and paid should go directly to the Preregistration Desk in the registration Area located on the main floor of the Benton Convention Center to pick up name badges and additional registration materials.

On-Site Registration: On-site registration will be available for all persons who did not preregister. On-site registration will be available in the registration Area on the main floor of the Benton Convention Center at the following times:

Wednesday, Nov. 5 .............. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 ................... 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 ........................ 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

refunds: No refunds for registration fees will be given after October 31st unless there are extenuating circumstances. Requests for such refunds should be made in writing to NCSTA Business Manager, PO Box 33478, Raleigh, NC 27636. A service charge of $7.50 will be deducted from each refund to cover costs of processing.

license renewal Credit: To receive CEU credit, you must complete and submit the PDI survey. Once submitted you will receive an email with your CEU certificate that you can submit to your school system for credit.

exhibits: Visit our exhibit Area located in the Benton Convention Center on the lower level in the North exhibit hall. Get the latest product updates, services, and opportunities for science educators.

Thursday, Nov. 6 ......................... 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 .............................. 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Past Presidents’ Breakfast: Past Presidents of NCSTA are invited to attend this breakfast sponsored by Pearson Prentice Hall at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7th. By invitation only.

reality Check: This session is designed exclusively for university students majoring in education, pre-service educators, student teachers, and their advisors. If you’re new to teaching—this session is for you. Join us on Thursday, November 6th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in room 1810 at the Marriott where you will get the opportunity to talk with accomplished teachers and share experiences with your peers in an informal session. A light lunch will be served. If you’re looking to meet experienced professionals who have “been there—done that,” this is where you need to be!

Presenters: Your participation is crucial to the success of this conference. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and talent with other science educators across the state. When you arrive, please come to the Presenter Check-In area located on the main floor of the Benton Convention Center to pick up your presenter badge, registration material and room assignment. If you need assistance please contact Kay Swofford at 336.430.4264.

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You will get the opportunity to talk with accomplished teachers and share experiences with your peers in an informal relaxed session. A light lunch will be served.

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All public school K-12 North Carolina teachers are eligible.

There will be multiple rounds for the award. Deadlines are December 5, 2011, March 5, 2012 and September 5, 2012.

Details on how to qualify for this award will be posted at bwf.org on September 15th.


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South Main hall 3–8 Benton 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

GeNerAl SeSSIONThe keynote speakers for our first General Session will be The Science house. Known for its quality teacher STEM professional development and student educational services, The Science House will share current innovations and practices in STEM education and provide an opportunity for us to “picture” how we can integrate those into our classrooms today.

Session A1: Thursday, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Surviving Fifth Grade ScienceGrades: K–5Subjects: Specific to 5th Grade Standardsrachel Ward, [email protected], Teresa Beardsley, Hertford Grammar School/Perquimans County Schools

We would like to share teaching strategies that have made our students have a successful year in 5th grade science and continue to raise our test scores. • Hands-on activities that keep students engaged• Science journals—How our students keep class

notes, assignments and handouts.• Learning Stations—Every Friday we have learning

stations that include reviewing past objectives, supporting current objectives and allowing exploration into future objectives.

• Connecting the community• ResourcesWe also take an ovenight trip to Washington DC to visit the National Zoo and the National Air and Space Museum. We would love to share how we make this happen for our students at a low cost.


exploring the Future of Small Nuclear reactorsGrades: 9–12, CollegeSubjects: Chemistry/Physical Science, Environmental

Science, Physics/Physical ScienceDavid McNelis, Ph.D., [email protected], UNC–Chapel Hill

A nuclear energy expert will discuss the fundamentals of small modular nuclear reactors and their potential applications in the 21st century.


Problem-Based learning: Adding rigor and relevance to STeM InstructionGrades: K–12Subjects: Biology/Life Science, Chemistry/

Physical Science, Earth/Space Science, Environmental Science, Integrated/General Science, Physics/Physical Science

Stan Hill, [email protected]; Terri Yates, JaNae Joyner, Wake Forest School of Medicine: Wake Forest Problem-Based Learning

Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a self-directed approach to answering a complex problem that requires critical thinking, collaboration, and various forms of communication skills. The workshop will model the facilitated instruction required to implement PBL cases in a classroom environment.


heliocentric or GeocentricGrades: K–12, College, GeneralSubjects: Earth/Space Science, Integrated/General

Science, Physics/Physical Science, Cosmology, Kinesthetic Learning

Kenneth Brandt, [email protected], Robeson Planetarium and Science Center

24% of American adults do not know that the Earth goes around the Sun—in spite of Galileo’s evidence 400+ years ago! See how Galileo made the case for a heliocentric solar system and learn about our “cosmic demotions” since then. Carl Sagan had many interesting things to say about this. Come get a sampling of Galileo and Sagan's finest. You'll leave with evidence-based non-fiction and a matrix you can use for all science activities to correlate them with NGSS and Common Core (or whatever succeeds it).

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Zoom In with The Science house— Integrating Science and literacy: Bone by Bone by BoneGrades: 6–8, 6–12Subjects: Biology/Life ScienceTeresa Cowan, [email protected], The Science House–NC State University

Explore the use of an adolescent fictional novel to integrate literacy and STEM into the science classroom. Session will include: Vernier technology and human body activities, reading comprehension and vocabulary skills activities, and strategies to promote racial tolerance.


Idioma Creciente: Strategies for english language learnersGrades: K–5Subjects: Integrated/General ScienceOmar Currie, [email protected], Efland-Cheeks Elementary School

Since 2001, North Carolina’s English Language Learner population has blossomed from 44,000 to 103,000 according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau report. Join this session for a discussion on how elementary teachers can develop emergent literacy skills for ELL students through inquiry-based science instruction.


Cracking The Case: Decoding engineering Principles using Case StudiesGrades: 6–8, 9–12, 6–12Subjects: Integrated/General Science, Physics/Physical

ScienceM. Gail Jones, [email protected]; Rebecca Hite, Gina Childers, Elysa Corin, NC State University; Amy Taylor, UNC–Wilmington

Integrate engineering into your science teaching through a case study approach. Participants will consider how to solve societal problems with new materials. Explore adhesive properties of gecko feet, self-folding materials, and new stents for heart surgery. Cases will be shared.


how lucky We AreGrades: 3–5, 6–8, 9–12, College, GeneralSubjects: Environmental ScienceMaria McDaniel, [email protected], A Time For Science, Nancy Bray

How lucky we are to have potable water at our fingertips! This activity will educate students about how much water we use on a daily basis and will create an appreciation of available water sources. This presentation will include a lesson plan for this STEM activity, a helpful website, and integrated suggestions for use in a Social Studies classroom as well. Extensions to include engineering practices will also be discussed. A true realization of our wastefulness will be apparent and will generate many ideas of how to conserve this precious resource.


earth Partnership for Schools: Creating restored habitats on School GroundsGrades: K–2, K–5, K–8, K–12, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12, 6–12,

College, GeneralSubjects: Biology/Life Science, Environmental Science,

Integrated/General ScienceGrant Parkins, [email protected], NC Botanical Garden

Earth Partnership for Schools is an interdisciplinary program that trains teachers to create native plants gardens on school grounds and use them as spaces for learning for all subjects.


unleash the Power of evolutionary Thinking in Your ClassroomGrades: 6–12, College, GeneralSubjects: Biology/Life Science,Kefyn Catley, [email protected], Western Carolina University

Unleash the full power and grandeur of evolutionary thinking in your classroom: an activity for teaching evolution using tree thinking aligned to the NC Essential Standards and available free to participants.

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There's an APP for That!Grades: 6–8Subjects: Integrated/General ScienceJudy Walker, [email protected], UNC–Charlotte

Incorporating new technologies in the science classroom can be challenging. This session will explore some of the hundreds of apps (mobile and online) that could be used for STEM. We’ll look at some Augmented reality and coding apps as well.


Addressing Climate Change Misconceptions in the high School Science ClassroomGrades: 9–12, 6–12Subjects: Biology/Life Science, Earth/Space Science,

Environmental ScienceRuthann McComb, [email protected], Elkin High School; Annie Purser, Northside High School

Learn strategies and hear about relevant resources, including data visualizations, to help you identify and effectively address common high school student misconceptions about climate change, its causes, and potential effects.


how Can We Improve earth Science education in North Carolina?Grades: 6–8, 9–12Subjects: Earth/Space Science, Environmental ScienceRebekah Fuerst, [email protected], Druid Hills Academy; Sam Fuerst, Joshua Roberts, Durham Public Schools

We have surveyed and interviewed students from all North Carolina universities with geology programs and over a dozen former students of ours who have pursued Earth Science degrees in order to determine what factors from their high school experience may have had a role in their choosing geoscience education and future careers.


Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification: Implications for ecosystems and human healthGrades: 6–8, 9–12, 6–12Subjects: Environmental ScienceSarah Yelton, [email protected], UNC Institute for the Environment

Examine how pollutants move through trophic levels to impact ecosystems and human health. Learn how scientists investigate bioaccumulation, biomagnification and bioavailability to understand the potential for exposure to and accumulation of toxic chemicals in water, sediment, soil and organisms at a Superfund site.


From here To There: rolling, rolling, rolling, Keep Your Objects rollingGrades: K–2Subjects: Integrated/General Science, Physics/Physical

Science, Literacy/Common Core/STEMSue Jagoda, [email protected]; Susan hardy, Delta Education/FOSS

Experience a complete K–2 STEM lesson. Compare and measure stability and rotational motion, communicate using precise vocabulary, record data, make predictions, argue with evidence and re-engineer the objects. Leave with materials to use in your classroom


environmental education, STeM, and Next Gen Science StandardsGrades: GeneralSubjects: Environmental ScienceRenee Strnad, [email protected], NC State University

Increasing technology use in classrooms does not need to mean an iPad for every student. Come learn how environmental education programs, specifically Project Learning Tree, can help you meet STEM goals and can be linked to NGSS.

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Find, evaluate, Share: use Information literacy to enhance Science and literacy KnowledgeGrades: 6–8, 9–12, CollegeSubjects: Integrated/General ScienceMesia Moore Steed, [email protected], Winston-Salem State University; Regina Williams, NC Association for Biomedical Research

This session will explore the use of “information literacy” as a unique strategy to aid in ensuring student confidence and achievement in science. Attendees will be provided instructional practices to expose students to scientific literature, research lab experiences, and written and oral assignments to enhance scientific discovery.


engineer excitement with a Carolina STeM ChallengeGrades: 6–12Subjects: Integrated/General Science,

Physics/Physical ScienceCarolina Teaching Partner, Carolina Biological

Catapult, float, and race your way into hands-on activities that will engage your middle and high school students while fostering both critical thinking and creative problem solving skills! Join us and experience how Carolina makes it easy to incorporate STEM into your classroom. Free handouts and door prizes.


engaging Students with Connected learningGrades: K–12Subjects: Integrated/General ScienceKelly hines, [email protected], Discovery Education

Looking for globally collaborative projects to engage students in content, process, and fun? Start with the Discovery Educator Network, the DEN - an international newoork of passionate educators whose mission it is to increase student achievement through innovative teaching and learning. Learn about the current projects that are free to join and how to connect yourself and your students in this learning-first community.

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Vendor exhibit Hallopen during exhibit Hours

tickets: $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

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When you complete and submit the post-PDI survey,

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school system for Ceu credits.

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Session B1: Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – Noon

Analysis of Biodiesel in the Chemistry ClassroomGrades: 9–12Subjects: Chemistry/Physical ScienceMarci Harvey, [email protected], West Forsyth High School

This Kenan Fellowship module is designed to teach thermochemistry to introductory chemistry students in the context of biodiesel production. Students will use environmental science, chemistry and energy analyses to determine whether biodiesel is sustainable and a good idea.


Teaching with PicturesGrades: K–5Subjects: Earth/Space Science, Integrated/General ScienceTammy Lee, [email protected]; Megan Garner, Bonnie Glass, East Carolina University

Learn how elementary pre-service teachers use pictorial representations to teach about systems in science. Participants will learn how to use these representations to implement modeling practices in their elementary classrooms. Explore the world of systems through pictorials!


Quantifying VarianceGrades: 9–12, 6–12Subjects: Biology/Life ScienceAmy Sheck, [email protected], NC School of Science and Math

You will participate in two activities that are important for a unit on evolution: Phenotypic Variation and Phenotypic Success. In the first activity, the goal is to quantify variation that exists in a population. Students generate their own data set (e.g, from a collection of shells), calculate variance using an Excel spreadsheet and graph a frequency distribution. In the second activity, the goal is to show how small phenotypic variations can have large impacts on the success (and fitness) of an organism. Students generate data on feeding efficiency with different types of bird beaks.


Picture This: A World Where We Are Able to Maximize the Potential of the human BrainGrades: K–8, K–12, 6–8, 9–12, 6–12, College, GeneralSubjects: Biology/Life ScienceDavid Hardy, D.C., [email protected], APEX Brain Centers

With the ever-expanding body of research on the brain’s ability to grow new connections and improve its function, even in the presence of complicated neurological disorders, we must begin to understand that we can promote effective change in our brains. Come learn about some of this exciting brain plasticity research and begin to explore the possibilities of improving both your students brains and the potential of your own brain.


Developing a Community through ScienceGrades: K–12, College, GeneralSubjects: Scientific LiteracyBenika Thompson, [email protected], Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Participants learn effective strategies and nurture relationships with internal and external partners towards the goal of Scientific Literacy for all students. Resources include planning (school and district) vertical meetings, science nights and science fairs.


Picture This: Shaking, rattling, and rollin with the human BodyGrades: K–5Subjects: Integrated/General ScienceAmy Sparks, [email protected], Cumberland County Schools

Picture this: Shaking, Rattling, and Rollin is a unit designed for Elementary School teachers who want to make studying the human body fun, innovative and exciting. Come to this presentation and leave with hands-on activities on how to motivate, excite, and encourage your students to want to learn about the human body. Your students will picture science in a whole new way while learning about the human body and meeting the objectives in the Common Core curriculum.

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using Problem-Based learning in the STeM ClassroomGrades: 3–5, 6–8Subjects: Biology/Life Science, Chemistry/Physical

Science, Earth/Space Science, Integrated/General Science

Elisabeth (Betty Jo) Moore, [email protected], Wiley Middle School

Problem-based learning methods can be used in your STEM classroom to utilize the Engineering Design process, teach real life problem solving skills and teach critical thinking skills all while covering the required content.


Picking Apart the Owl Pellet’s PotentialGrades: Middle/HighSubjects: Biology/Life ScienceCarolina Teaching Partner, Carolina Biological

“Whooo” isn't fascinated by owl pellets? Use this simple product to teach students about food chains, mammalian anatomy, ecology, and more! Join us for this engaging hands-on workshop as we dissect owl pellets, explore Carolina’s Owl Pellet App, and share ways to incorporate this extremely popular product into your lessons.


Science education for Global Citizenship: People, Food, energy and SustainabilityGrades: 6–12Subjects: Environmental ScienceLaVonne Brown, [email protected], UNC–G

Discover interdisciplinary, hands-on activities to prepare all students to think critically and creatively about global challenges to the planet and human well-being. Receive a CD-ROM of activities.


Zoom In with The Science house: limnic eruptionsGrades: 6–12, CollegeSubjects: Chemistry/Physical Science, Environmental

ScienceGina Barrier, [email protected], The Science House – NCSU

A "killer" adventure awaits using inquiry to investigate limnic eruptions! Participants are guided through a case study of an actual incident by a series of activities that explore the effects of CO2 on lake water. Assessments included with graphic organizers.


Interactive Notebooking and Brain Friendly Activities for the Science ClassroomGrades: 6–12Subjects: Biology/Life Science, Chemistry/Physical

Science, Integrated/General Science, MathLori Maxwell, [email protected]; Caroline Meyer, Lincolnton High School

Strategies and activities to engage the dynamic teenage mind. Learn how to create student-centered interactive notebooks with research-based brain friendly activities that stimulate recall and retention.


What to Do With Your rocks?!Grades: 3–5, 6–8Subjects: Earth/Space ScienceRandy Bechtel, [email protected], N.C. Geological Survey

With two separate elementary-level activities you will explore “Where In N.C. Are They From?” This activity includes the geology and geography of our state using the Rock Giveaway samples, the Mobius Strip Rock Cycle, and rock identification activity using posters. Material will be provided.

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3D Printing in STeM educationGrades: K–12Subjects: Integrated/General ScienceDoug Thompson, [email protected]; Beverly Owens, Discovery Place Education Studio

Curious about 3D printing? Examine the functionality of 3D printers, and explore methods in which 3D printing can be used to support classroom instruction. Participants will receive activities and a 3D printed object for classroom use.


A Digital Snapshot of Knowledge and learningGrades: K–12, CollegeSubjects: TechnologyAndrew Julian, [email protected], North Lenoir High School

The presentation will address ways to use technology to examine a student's prior knowledge and misconceptions, as well as provide ideas for student opportunities to use technology to express what they have learned.


My Biome Vacation: Teaching ecology Through Project Based learningGrades: 9–12Subjects: Biology/Life Science, Environmental ScienceWynne Youngblood, [email protected], East Rowan High School

An innovative new way to teach ecology through problem based learning. Students "explore" their own biomes and investigate the major components of ecology. The project helps students see the interrelatedness and how elements function together to make the system work.


A “Short Story” of Science: Integrating literacy into the Science Classroom!Grades: K–12Subjects: Biology/Life Science, Chemistry/Physical

Science, Earth/Space Science, Environmental Science, Physics/Physical Science

Amy Bradley, [email protected]; Erin Smith, Patterson Science Center

Learn how Patterson Science Center engages K–12 students into science exploration through the integration of literacy.


Island ecology for educators: using Coastal resources to engage StudentsGrades: K–12, College, GeneralSubjects: Biology/Life Science, Earth/Space Science,

Environmental Science, Integrated/General Science, Marine Science

Dennis Kubasko, [email protected]; Amy Taylor, Lindsey Baker, Jessica Stitt, UNC–Wilmington

Explore island ecology content and field investigations of flora, fauna, environmental issues, and historical context. Resources and lesson plans will be shared. Presentation highlights the critical juncture of science content and pedagogical resource integration. Summer PD opportunities will be discussed.

Session B18: Thursday, 11:00 - Noon

From here To There: rolling, rolling, rolling, Keep Your Objects rollingGrades: K–2Subjects: Integrated/General Science, Physics/Physical

Science, Literacy/Common Core/STEMSue Jagoda, [email protected]; Susan hardy, Delta Education/FOSS

Experience a complete K–2 STEM lesson. Compare and measure stability and rotational motion, communicate using precise vocabulary, record data, make predictions, argue with evidence and re-engineer the objects. Leave with materials to use in your classroom

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Setting the Scene for STeM SuccessGrades: K–12Subjects: Integrated/General ScienceHeather Wilde, [email protected], Accelerate Learning, Inc.

Set the scene in your classroom for collaborative learning, inquiry investigations, and student driven hands-on learning. We will share some easy ways for classroom arrangement, student groups, and a discovery safe environment that you can implement in your classroom now!

Session B20: Thursday, 11:00 - Noon

Discovery education and the iPad: learning At The Tip Of Your FingerGrades: K–12Subjects: Biology/Life Science, Chemistry/Physical

Science, Earth/Space Science, Integrated/General Science, Physics/Physical Science

Carolyn Marchetti, [email protected], Discovery Education

Love Discovery Education? Love your iPad? Would you like to learn how to use them together? Bring your iPad and an open mind as we explore a variety of apps including new ones from Discovery Education that transform the iPad from a content consumption device into a content creation device. You will leave with a wealth of new ideas for using both your iPad and Discovery Education.

Diamond Del’s Gem Mining Adventure brings educational experience of gem mining to schools throughout the south via our nine mobile gem mines.

When students enter our mines, they are each given a mining box containing Brazilian mining ore. The students then sluice their boxes in our water flumes to discover their very

own gem collection that they can keep.

For over 20 years, our program has been a favorite of teachers and students because we offer a hands-on learning experience that cannot be replicated in the classroom.

Also, our program teaches students how to classify and identify their collections by examining the physical properties of their minerals. We explain what the physical properties are and how they are the keys to identifying minerals. This is an important state standard for science in North Carolina.

We are excited to have one of mobile gem mines at the PDI this year.

Just look for the trailer in the exhibit hall and come by for a FREE GEM MINING ADVENTURE.You will have a fun-filled experience and will leave with a fantastic gem collection

that you can take back to your school and share with your students.

Are you planning to attend the PDI?Do you need an artifact for

Teachers Demonstrate Leadership on your NC Evaluation?

Are you interested in sharing a great idea, in a low-key environment?

If so, please consider participating in this year’sRocks/Mineral/Geologic Time

Share-a-ThonFriday, November 7th from 12:15-1:15PM

What to Bring: 75–100 copies of your favorite lesson. Passersby will pick up a copy and have a chance to ask questions, or you can do a demo.

Or…some people prefer to bring a hodgepodge of their “extra worksheets” so they don’t have to re-file them at the end of the quarter. You can also bring lab items you no longer use.

Companies and organizations can also leave brochures or opportunity flyers.

What’s in it for me?: An opportunity to demonstrate leadership, a letter from NCSTA as an artifact, and 1 copy of everything in an envelope.

If you can’t make it, but can get the hard copy items to me in advance, a mix-match envelope will be returned to you.

If interested, contact Carrie Jones, [email protected]

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Session C1: Thursday, 12:15 – 1:15

OShA regulation Changes That Affect the Science TeacherGrades: GeneralSubjects: Integrated/General ScienceLinda Stroud, [email protected], S&SCS

OSHA revised the Hazard Communication Standard which affects labeling and SDSs. Changes are required by June 2015. Training was required by December 2013. Come update yourself.


Black Carbon and Its relevance to earth, environmental Science and Chemistry InstructionGrades: 9–12Subjects: Chemistry/Physical Science, Earth/Space

Science, Environmental ScienceDeeDee Whitaker, [email protected], Southwest Guilford High; Dana Haine, Insitute for the Environment at UNC–Chapel Hill

Conduct and receive a multipart lesson that utilizes probeware to investigate the effects of black carbon on arctic warming while reinforcing learning about absorption and reflection of light energy and albedo.


Building Disciplinary literacy in Science using Authentic TextsGrades: 6–12Subjects: Biology/Life Science, Chemistry/Physical

Science, Earth/Space Science, Environmental Science, Integrated/General Science, Physics/Physical Science, All sciences

Cindy Rudolph, [email protected]; Tanji Marshall, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

Support students in using unconventional scientific texts to create claims based on evidence and reasoning. Gain resources to identify those metacognitive strategies students need to become literate within the discipline of science and become fluent in reading and writing.


STeM Outdoor learning: Natural resources, Natural PartnershipsGrades: 3–5Subjects: Environmental Science, Integrated/General

ScienceJudith McDonald, [email protected], Belmont Abbey College; Alisa Wickliff, UNC–Charlotte; Cindy Woolery, Elizabeth Traditional School

Come gather ideas and learn how to partner with businesses, government, non-profits, colleges and universities so that you can participate in your next environmental educational outreach that is community based STEM learning. It fulfills content knowledge and will promote scientific literacy.


Cultivating Creative Thinkers in Your ClassroomGrades: K–12Subjects: Biology/Life Science, Chemistry/Physical

Science, Earth/Space Science, Integrated/General Science, Physics/Physical Science

Carolyn Marchetti, [email protected], Discovery Education

We all want children to be divergent and creative thinkers, but in an age of increased testing and accountability how do we provide opportunities for our students to develop and showcase their creativity. This session will showcase simple activities across disciplines that allow students to highlight their creativity using a variety of technology tools. We will share exemplar models and rubrics for assessing these activities that relate directly to the Common Core. Come in with an open mind and leave with a treasure trove of ideas.


Mitosis and Meiosis: An Inquiry-Based ApproachGrades: 9–12Subjects: Biology/Life ScienceChristine Muth, [email protected], NC School of Science & Math

Mitosis and meiosis are central processes in Biology but often seem dull and irrelevant to students. In this interactive mini-workshop, teachers will experience an exciting, inquiry-based approach to learning about mitosis and meiosis. Curriculum materials will be shared with participants.

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Picture This: Art in Your Science Classroom!Grades: GeneralSubjects: Integrated/General ScienceJennifer Rogers, [email protected], Hunters Creek Middle School; Kristin Smith, NC Museum of Art

Simple and easy ways to integrate Art in your Science classroom! These strategies encourage inquiry, promote problem solving, and allow students to make connections across subject areas. From painting with soil to sculpting volcanoes, all students will be engaged and empowered!


Do NOT Sit Down and Be Quiet!Grades: GeneralSubjects: Integrated/General ScienceCarol Moore, [email protected], Catawba County Schools

Participants will be introduced to a variety of teaching strategies that encourage student movement and discussion, especially since many students are kinesthetic and interpersonal learners!


Zoom in with The Science house: using Place Base education (PBe) to Make Connections to the Place You liveGrades: K–12Subjects: Environmental Science, Integrated/General

Science, Place Based EducationPatrick Curley, [email protected], The Science House – NCSU

The Science House at the Center for Marine Sciences and Technology is working with local school districts to make Coastal Connections by using resources from coastal and marine science research facilities and citizen science projects to discover coastal marine issues. This session provides information on how you can develop and implement Place-Based Education (PBE) projects that will help make curriculum connections based on the communities where students live.


energy Independence in the u.S.Grades: 6–8, 9–12, CollegeSubjects: Environmental Science, Integrated/General

ScienceDavid McNelis, Ph.D., [email protected], UNC–Chapel Hill

An energy expert will discuss the existing energy sources and emerging technologies that will be needed to meet global electricity demand in the 21st century and ultimately to provide energy independence for the U.S.


engineering is elementary: You and Your Students Can engineer!Grades: K-2, K–5Subjects: EngineeringHeidi Carlone, [email protected]; Aundrea Carter, Tess Hegedus, Jason Brewer, UNC–Greensboro

Partners from the Engineering is Elementary (EiE) Seed Leadership Project provide an overview of the EiE curriculum, sample engineering design tasks, ideas to integrate engineering into the elementary curriculum, and lessons learned about successfully teaching engineering to elementary students.


Seeing Water From SpaceGrades: 9–12Subjects: Earth/Space Science, Environmental

Science, Physics/Physical ScienceMichele Drostin, [email protected], UNC Institute for the Environment

This presentation is based on a lesson developed over the course of two years and two teacher professional development workshops. The lesson uses satellite and field data to evaluate water resources. It is based on the work of Tamlin Pavelsky, PhD, a global hydrologist at UNC–CH, who is working with NASA to provide the first global survey of Earth’s water and measure how bodies of water change over time. Teachers will learn how experts use satellite and field data to understand the dynamics of water resources both regionally and globally, as well as manage our limited water resources. Participant will learn how to access and analyze Landsat images, precipitation, flow, and water storage data to evaluate regional water resources and predict changes in flow and water variability.

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How To Do A Rock Identification Lab using Simple Dichotomous KeysGrades: 6–12Subjects: Earth/Space ScienceSam Fuerst, [email protected]; Joshua Roberts, Northern High School/Durham Public Schools

We will show you how to use simple flow-chart style tools to teach a rock identification lab using the rock samples you receive at the conference or those you already have. This activity may be used in multiple grade levels as part of the Earth/Environmental Science curriculum.


Opossum's Tail to Fish's Scale: Integrating Culture and ScienceGrades: 3–5, 6–8Subjects: Biology/Life Science, Earth/Space Science,

Environmental Science, Integrated/General Science

Jessica Metz-Bugg, [email protected], Cherokee Middle School

A unique opportunity to learn how teachers in the Cherokee Central Schools integrate Cherokee culture, history, traditional knowledge, and language with the North Carolina Essential Standards for Science and across other subjects. Focus will be on upper elementary and middle school, but can be easily adapted to other levels. Come learn with the Eastern Band of Cherokee!


If a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, a Simulation Is Worth a Million!Grades: 3–5, 6–8, 9–12Subjects: Biology/Life Science, Chemistry/

Physical Science, Earth/Space Science, Environmental Science

Richard Smith, [email protected], ExploreLearning.com

Want your lessons to come alive with online simulations? Join us! Supplement and enhance your curriculum with ExploreLearning Gizmos—powerful interactive visualizations where students manipulate variables and engage in inquiry-based instruction. Come see life, earth, and physical science simulations.


lights, Camera, and Video Action in Your Science ClassroomGrades: 6–8, 9–12, 6–12, CollegeSubjects: Biology/Life Science, Chemistry/Physical

Science, Earth/Space ScienceTamica Stubbs, [email protected], Phillip O. Berry Academy High School

In this session, participants will become experienced with utilizing a variety of HHMI videos and resources to create exciting, yet inexpensive/free learning experiences for their students. All participants will leave with free HHMI materials.


K–12 Science Fairs: Is There a Best Approach?Grades: K–12, CollegeSubjects: Integrated/General Science, Science FairsDavid Hildreth, [email protected]; Steve Shapiro, Guilford College

In this open-ended discussion, we examine best practices and suggestions on how to optimally run a K–12 science fair. A three-week, J-term College-level course that focused on science fairs will be highlighted.


engineering, Technology, and the Application of Science K–8Grades: K–8Subjects: Integrated/General ScienceCarolina Teaching Partner, Carolina Biological

Prepare your district's students for STEM careers by using practial applications of science skills from inquiry-based lessons, you will learn how to collaborate your science resources and translate them into best practice engineering processes.


What Causes Change of Motion?Grades 4–6Subjects: Integrated/General ScienceSue Jagoda, [email protected]; Susan hardy, Delta Educatio/FOSS

We will design and conduct controlled experiments to find out what variables affect the transfer of energy in a pendulum system while asking questions about systems in the natural and designed worlds. Come work as scientists and engineers to create conceptual and physical models to explain how something works.

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Session D1: Thursday, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Model of elementary Integration of STeMGrades: K–2, K–5Subjects: Integrated/General Science, Physics/Physical

ScienceSarah Carrier, [email protected], Valerie Faulkner, Laura Bottomley, NCSU

True integration of STEM in elementary classrooms will be modeled by science, math, and engineering professors who assigned the task to pre-service teachers. The pre-service teachers' experiences as they implemented the lesson in lower elementary classrooms will situate true integration opportunities.

Session D2: Thursday, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Disciplinary literacy in Science using Authentic Texts, Part 2Grades: 6–12Subjects: Biology/Life Science, Chemistry/Physical

Science, Earth/Space Science, Environmental Science, Integrated/General Science, Physics/Physical Science, All sciences

Cindy Rudolph, [email protected]; Tanji Marshall, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

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