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2015 Idaho Math and Science

Teachers Conference

October 1 – 2, 2015

Madison High School

Rexburg, Idaho

Sponsored by:

Creating

STEMfor

SpaceMadison HS

Rexburg, ID

Available Statewide

Keynote Speakers:

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Welcome

2015 Idaho Math and Science

Teachers Conference This conference is an annual event organized by the Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics

(ICTM) and Idaho Science Teachers Association (ISTA). By registering for this conference, you

have a one year membership into one of these organizations. On Thursday during lunch, each

organization will have their annual members’ meeting. The ICTM will be meeting in AD 126 and

the ISTA will be meeting in AD128. So grab your lunch and join us to learn more about these

organizations and your membership benefits.

Join us on the web:

To join both organizations, visit the information booth at the registration tables.

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Jennifer Palmer Sandy Powell Earla Durfee

Susan Sterzer Richard Pieper Lourene Praeder

Ted Muller Brian Pyper Stephan O’Shaughnessys

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Conference Schedule

Thursday, October 1st:

7:30 a.m.: Registration, Vendor Exhibits

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Arthur Benjamin

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.: Session A

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.: Vendors Show Case

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m..: Session B

12:30 p.m.: Lunch

12:45 – 2:00: Working Lunch with individual organizations, please come and

meet with us: � Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) – room AD 126

� Idaho Science Teachers Association (ISTA) – room AD 128

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.: Session C

3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Vendors

3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Prizes – Must be present to win

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Awards Dinner @ Legacy Flight Museum (pre-paid event)

6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.: Evening events 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Legacy Flight Museum

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. BYU – Idaho Geology Museum

BYU – Idaho Planetarium

BYU – Idaho Observatory

Friday, October 2nd:

6:30 a.m.: Departure – Field Trip to Yellowstone – see outline below

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Opening Session - Chemistry & Physics Expo

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Local Field Trips Leave • Teton Dam & Museum

• Yellowstone Bear World

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.: Session D

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.: Session E

12:00 p.m.: End of Conference

Yellowstone Field Trip: (pre-paid event) 6:00 a.m.: Breakfast at Madison HS & Load buses

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Session 1

10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.: Session 2

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Session 3

3:00 p.m.: Leave Yellowstone for Rexburg

6:00 p.m.: Arrive in Rexburg/End of Conference

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Arthur Benjamin

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Arthur Benjamin is the Smallwood Family Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd

College. He has been repeatedly honored by the Mathematical Association of America for

his teaching and writing, and was recently selected by Princeton Review as one of The

Best 300 Professors in America. He is also a professional magician and one of the world's

fastest mental calculators.

Dr. Benjamin has given 3 TED talks which have been viewed over 10 million times. He is

the author of several books, and four DVD courses from The Great Courses series,

including "The Joy of Mathematics", "Discrete Mathematics", "The Secrets of Mental

Math" and "The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles." He has demonstrated and explained

his calculating talents to audiences all over the world and has appeared on numerous

television programs, including The Today Show, CNN, and The Colbert Report. He has

been featured in Scientific American, Omni, Discover, People, Esquire, New York Times,

Los Angeles Times, and Reader's Digest. Reader's Digest calls him "America's Best Math

Whiz." His newest book (released September 2015) is called “The Magic of Math: Solving

for X and Figuring out whY.”

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Mary TowlerMary TowlerMary TowlerMary Towler

Mary Towler currently teaches mathematics at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls. She has taught there since the school opened in 2012. Prior to that, she taught math for 21 years at Clair E. Gale Junior High in Idaho Falls. Mary holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Dickinson State University in North Dakota, and a Master of Science degree from University of Iowa.

Kathy PrummerKathy PrummerKathy PrummerKathy Prummer

Kathy Prummer currently teaches seventh grade math at Sandpoint Middle School, is a former elementary teacher, and has a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. In the past five years, she has been a teacher participant in two National Science Foundation funded grants with universities in the Northwest and currently is a participant in a math leadership group in Idaho’s Region I, conducting action research in her classroom. Kathy is devoted to providing opportunities for her students to build their math confidence, problem solving abilities, mathematical reasoning, and their ability to communicate their mathematical understanding.

Kathy is passionate about educating both students and teachers and has devoted her life to her development as a math educator and leader in math education. She is the mother of Jeremiah (24), Abbie (23), Tim (21) and Katelin (19).

Jay DertingJay DertingJay DertingJay Derting Jay Derting graduated from Lewis Clark State College in 1985 with a B.S. in Mathematics. He has been teaching for the Genesee School District since that time. In 1998-99 he took a years leave of absence and he and his family directed a street center in Madagascar for 250 homeless children. He and his wife Angie have been married for 31 years. Together they have 3 biological, 4 adopted children (ranging in ages from 28-6 years), numerous foster children and 3 granddaughters.

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Jason GeorgeJason GeorgeJason GeorgeJason George

I love what I do, not many people can say that, but I

certainly can. This is my 14th year teaching and I

can honestly say that I can’t see myself ever doing

anything else. I love teaching, and specifically I love

teaching science. I recently finished my Masters of

Science in Science Education degree from Montana

State University in 2013. I currently teach at Vision

Charter School and have taught Biology (dual

credit), Human Biology (dual credit), Environmental

Science (dual credit), Marine Science (dual credit),

Bioethics, Zoology/Botany, Earth Science,

Integrated Physical Science, Life Science,

PE/Health, and Guitar/Songwriting during my time at

Vision Charter School. I have a beautiful family full

of girls. I am the only organism with a Y chromosome

in my house unless you include my daughter’s fish

as part of the equation, but I am definitely the only male mammal in the house. I have been married for

almost 19 years now to my beautiful wife Janelle who is my hero on so many different levels. My daughters

Hannah (14) and Abigail (11) are an amazing expressions of life and a constant joy, they definitely bring out

the best in me.

Jeff KarlinJeff KarlinJeff KarlinJeff Karlin

I teach Physics, Astronomy, Zoology, Marine Biology, and Biology at my alma mater, Lewiston High School. I am a big advocate of STEM education and Project-based Inquiry Learning. I graduated with multiple degrees from Lewis Clark State College and have taught for two decades in both Idaho and on the southern Oregon coast. I am fortunate to have been a part of multiple NASA field studies, expeditions, and educational outreach programs. This past summer I was named NASA FINESSE Research Team Teacher Lead. For the past two years, I have served as Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholar Mentor. I am an avid wildlife artist, musician, proud husband to Holly, and father of four, ranging in ages 1-21.

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Webcast Sessions Have you ever wanted to attend more than one presentation during a session?

Well this year, we have a solution for that problem. Some presentations during each session

will be webcast. These sessions will be archived and available on the conference website for

one year. All conference participants have unlimited free access to the archived sessions.

idscienceteachers.wildapricot.org/Conference/Virtual-Conference

Professional Development Credit One (1) Professional Development Credit is available from Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) for participants of this conference for $60. To enroll, click on the link on the conference webpage or go to:

EDSM55102 - Making Space for STEM - 2015 Idaho Math & Science Conference http://pdlearn.nnu.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=section&OfferingID=2990&SectionID=7139

To receive credit, each participant must complete the following two items:

1. Attend and participate in all course sessions.

• Thursday, October 1st – MUST attend both o Day sessions: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. o Evening Activities: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

• Friday, October 2nd – MUST attend one of the following o Conference at Madison High – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. o Yellowstone Field Trip -- 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

2. Submit a 1 – 2 page paper summarizing the sessions/activities attended and describing

how to implement the methods and activities learned into the classroom.

Enrollment closes on Friday, October 2nd.

Submit paper to Jennifer Palmer, [email protected], by Monday, October 5th.

More info at the Information Desk.

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Thursday Conference Outline and Details

Opening Session: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Auditorium Thursday, October 1st

• Keynote Speaker: Arthur Benjamin

Session A: 9:45 a. m. - 10:45 a.m.

Room Title Webcast Presenter Topic Grade

A1 W 109 App Inventor X Stephan O'Shaughnessy STEM 6 - 12

A2 S 112 Integrating Curriculum-ES Program X Travis Phillips STEM 9 - 12

A3 W 103 Claims? Targets? Using data from our balanced

assessment system to impact teaching and learning* X Nancy Thomas-Price Math K - 12

A4 W 104 Identity Crisis Jackie Nygaard

Richard Pieper Math K - 12

A5 N 104 Partners in Science--Teachers Experiencing STEM Kris Stone Science 9 - 12

A6 W 110 Modeling Data: An MVP module gets a makeover* Wendy Clark Math 9 - 12

A7 W 107 Integrating STEM with Literature X Michael Winston STEM K - 5

A8 N 112 Make & Take Electromagnetic Toys for Teaching* Steve Shropshire Science 3 - 12

A9 N 113 NGSS and Your Next Materials Adoption Glenn Gordon Stem K - 12

A10 W 105 Non-Confrontational Evolution X Ralph Peterson Science K - 12

A11 S 113 Solving for Xs and Whys: Making Math Make Sense Kevin Judd Math K - 12

A12 N 106 What is POGIL and How Can I Use It To Support The

Idaho Core And 21st Century Skills? Sharon Cates STEM 9 - 12

A13 S 106 The Power of Problems and Problem-Based Learning Curtis Chandler STEM 9 – 12

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Session: A1 App Inventor

Room: W109

Subject: STEM Strand: Creating a Future of Resources through Engineering and Technology

Grades: 6 – 12 Presenter: Stephan O'Shaughnessy

App inventor is a mobile app designer that was created by Google and hosted by MIT to allow anyone to create a mobile phone

app. App inventor teaches students basic programming using a unique visual block code. Thus code makes the creation of apps

super-fast and fun without needing to know complicated code. During the presentation teachers will be introduced to App Inventor

and will be given the opportunity to create their first mobile app that they could run an Android device. Also provided are resources

like a free text book and online videos I have created that could be used in the classroom.

Session: A2 Integrating Curriculum-Environmental Solution Program

Room: S 112


Grades: 9 – 12 Presenter: Travis Phillips

Using the Environmental Solution program as an example show how effective integrating programs can be. Discuss how teachers

in their own schools can do integration on both a small and large scale. A couple hands on activities will be used to demonstrate

the concepts taught.

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Session A: 9:45 a. m. - 10:45 a.m. (Continued) Thursday, October 1st

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A3 Claims? Targets? Using Data From Our Balanced Assessment

System To Impact Teaching And Learning*

Room: W 103

Subject: Math Strand: The Art and Craftsmanship of Teaching STEM

Grades: K – 12 Presenter: Nancy Thomas-Price

The premise: ask for the same evidence in the classroom as is asked for by the standards and therefore the assessment!

Our assessment system consists of a summative assessment (we now have data- yeah!), optional interim assessments, and

formative assessment tasks from the Digital Library. This session will look at various reports and resources, show you how to dig

deeper, and find activities to support areas of need in the Digital Library. You will further your understanding of assessment claims

and targets and use your data to improve teaching and learning Participants should bring a device and have a log in to the Online

Reporting System and the Digital Library to maximize learning. (not sure how to get those? ask your district test coordinator)

*This session will run 15 – 30 minutes longer

Session: A4 Identity Crisis

Room: W 104

Subject: Math Strand: Discovering Space for Literacy through Math and Science

Grades: K – 12 Presenter: Jackie Nygaard and Richard Pieper

Do you ever feel like you’ve lost your identity? Many students wonder why we would even care about such an obvious property.

Yet, whether it is the identity of addition, multiplication or exponentiation, the identities are ever present, but seldom brought into

the light. Come explore how the identity elements and the equations we call identities are developed from kindergarten to high

school and beyond. Learn how to eliminate identity theft from your classroom by eliminating the word cancel from your teaching

vocabulary and bring greater understanding and precision to your instruction. Apply the concepts of identities and inverses to solve

a wide variety of problems.

Session: A5 Partners in Science--Teachers Experiencing STEM

Room: N 104

Subject: Science Strand: Creating a Future of Resources through Engineering and Technology

Grades: 9 – 12 Presenter: Kris Stone

Partners in Science Grant is a two year, $15,00 grant that provides high school science teachers the opportunity to work with college or

university scientists on real-world laboratory or field research. Participants receive a $5000.00 stipend each summer for two summers.

There are also opportunities to purchase materials for the classroom and/or attend regional or national conferences. Participants may

apply for a second grant worth up to $9000.00 for classroom materials and supplies once they have completed the initial 2-year grant.

Come learn about this great opportunity!

Session: A6 Modeling Data: An MVP module gets a makeover*

Room: W 110


Grades: 9 – 12 Presenter: Wendy Clark

This session looks at a Mathematics Vision Project Module and how the presenter gave it a makeover to fit her teaching style and

classroom needs. Teachers will learn critical moves to give any unit a makeover and a bit of descriptive statistics.



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Session: A7 Integrating STEM with Literature

Room: W 107

Subject: STEM Strand: Discovering Space for Literacy through Math and Science

Grades: K – 5 Presenter: Michael Winston

We will provide hands-on examples of how teachers can integrate STEM activities with reading and writing. We will show how

teachers can excite their students with STEM activities and integrate those activities with both fiction and non-fiction books.

Session: A8 Make & Take Electromagnetic Toys for Teaching

Room: N 112 (This session will be repeated in Session D)


Grades: 3 – 12 Presenter: Steve Shropshire

Participants will make electromagnets, simple motors, speakers, and other electromagnetic toys from simple materials. Discussion

will focus on their use to address state standards on Concepts of Physical Science, Scientific Inquiry, Applications of Science in

Technology, and on Unifying Concepts of Science for grades 3 and above. Teachers will take home all items they construct.


Session: A9 NGSS and Your Next Materials Adoption

Room: N 113


Grades: K - 12 Presenter: Glenn Gordon

Over the next 3 years publishers will come out with their new NGSS-based programs. You might be wondering what that means

for you and your students? What will stay the same and what will be different? Print vs. digital? Lecture vs. lab? And how will it all

be assessed? In one short hour you'll find out what Pearson has planned for Grades K thru 12. Welcome to the future.

Session: A10 Non-Confrontational Evolution

Room: W 105

Subject: Science Strand: The Art and Craftsmanship of Teaching STEM

Grades: K – 12 Presenter: Ralph Peterson

Once people understand the Nature of Science, the "confrontational" part of evolution can be greatly minimized. We will study the

Nature of Science by discussion and activity. We will also discuss the National Academy of Science definitions of fact, hypothesis,

theory, and law.

Session: A11 Solving for Xs and Whys: Making Math Make Sense

Room: S 113


Grades: K – 12 Presenter: Kevin Judd

Based on brain research about how students learn, this session will cover practical ideas to connect student learning to sense-making in

math.


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Session:

A12 What is POGIL and How Can I Use It To Support The Idaho Core And 21st

Century Skills? Room: N 106

Subject: STEM Strand: The Art and Craftsmanship of Teaching STEM

Grades: 9 – 12 Presenter: Sharon Cates

Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) is a philosophy of teaching that supports Common Core ideals. In a POGIL

classroom, students learn through the analysis of a model, creation of claims, and defense of claims with evidence. POGIL also

requires students to practice the 21st century skills of teamwork, communication, problem solving and critical thinking. In this

session, I will lead you through a POGIL activity, help you to see how POGIL can work for you in your classroom, and show you a

variety of resources that are available online and through Flinn.

Session: A13 The Power of Problems and Problem-Based Learning

Room: S 106


Grades: 9 – 12 Presenter: Curtis Chandler

The student brain is designed to solve problems. So…give it problems. In this session, we will explore free tech-tools and techniques

for engaging students in higher-level thinking and problem-based learning (PBL). Participants will explore principles such as real-

world relevance, well-ordered problems, cost of learning, just in time learning, learning by doing, and other tools for augmenting

student learning.

Vendor’s Showcase: 10:45 a. m. - 11:15 a.m. Thursday, October 1st

• Vendor Round Robin: Ten 3-minute mini-sessions to visit vendors

• Door prizes: Have vendors initial your card to be entered into the door prize drawing

Session B: 11:30 a. m. - 12:30 p.m. Thursday, October 1st


B1 W 104 Integrating Literature into Math and Science

Instruction Kim Purcell STEM K - 12

B2 N 112 Bubbles? No trouble! Penny Burleson

Melanie Munson STEM 6 - 8

B3 W 103 Completing the Square X Maria Ayala-Marshall Math 6 - 12

B4 W 110 ISAS: More Than Just A Free Trip To NASA! Becky Mitchell STEM 9 - 12

B5 S 112 Differentiated Science Inquiry X Aaron McKinnon Science 6 - 12

B6 S 106 Materials Science Camp Shane Matson Science 6 - 12

B7 N 106 Out of the Rock: STEM to Its Rocky Core! Judy Walling Science 3 - 8

B8 W 107 Robo Arm Weightlifting X Maria Chambers Science 3 - 5

B9 FA 135 The Beauty and Magic of Math X Arthur Benjamin Math K - 12

B10 S 113 Using Bioenergy to Implement NGSS Cross-cutting

Standards

Brian Hartman

Kimi Grzyb,

Kate G. Fields

Science 6 - 12

B11 W 105 Yellowstone The Largest Classroom And Living Lab X Mike Coonan Science K - 12

B12 N 113 Eastern Idaho Science Bowl Steve Zollinger STEM 6 – 12

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Session B: 11:30 a. m. - 12:30 p.m. (Continued) Thursday, October 1st

Session: B1 Integrating Literature into Math and Science Instruction

Room: W 104

Subject: Stem Strand: Discovering Space for Literacy through Math and Science

Grades: K – 12 Presenter: Kim Purcell

Key topics in both math and science can be introduced and/or reinforced through literature. During this session book lists will be

shared along with modeling the use of leveled readers.

Session: B2 Bubbles? No trouble!

Room: N 112


Grades: 6 – 8 Presenter: Penny Burleson and Melanie Munson

The physical and mathematical properties of bubbles and soap films have numerous practical applications. In this workshop, we will take

an introductory look at a few of these properties. The scientific method will be employed to find an optimal bubble solution. We will

explore surface tension as it relates to minimal surface areas, angles between films, and minimal distances between points. Enter the

cylinder of soap, notice the interaction of the fluid and gravity and how the resulting change in film thickness produces different colored

interference patterns. Blow bubbles through a curtain of film and examine how distance and the Bernoulli Effect affect bubble size.

Session: B3 Completing the Square

Room: W 103


Grades: 6 – 12 Presenter: Maria Ayala-Marshall

In this activity, students will use diagrams of area models and Algebra Tiles to make sense of the terms in a trinomial and discover

the relationship between coefficients of a quadratic equation in standard form and vertex form. By completing the square they will

find an equivalent form of a quadratic equation.

Session: B4 ISAS: More Than Just A Free Trip To NASA!

Room: W 110


Grades: 9 – 12 Presenter: Becky Mitchell

In this session, former teacher mentors from the Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars program will share their experiences during

the summer week-long camp. Highlighted will be the added benefits of the program including contacts for internships, time in Boise

State's laboratories, and tours of Micron and HP. We will also share strategies for involving more of your school's students in the

ISAS program.

Session: B5 Differentiated Science Inquiry

Room: S 112


Grades: 6 – 12 Presenter: Aaron McKinnon

Come experience a simple lab through the lens of Differentiated Science Inquiry. Participants will literally discover how the mass of

gum changes as they chew it and ultimately recognize how a simple lab can be tweaked to allow Differentiated Inquiry levels.


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Session: B6 Materials Science Camp

Room: S 106


Grades: 6 – 12 Presenter: Shane Matson

I attended a Materials Science Camp this past summer and would like to share my experience with others. I would like to present

information about the camp and also do at least one hands on activity involving the material that will be presented. I had no idea

what materials camp was until this past summer and now I want to go back for another camp because there was definitely an

overload of content for one week. It was great.

Session: B7 Out of the Rock: STEM to Its Rocky Core!

Room: N 106


Grades: 3 – 8 Presenter: Judy Walling

Human ingenuity and our bountiful Earth have made mineral resources the foundation of our modern civilization. In the Out of the

Rock program, participants at our summer workshops use the STEM lens to develop an understanding of what mineral resources

are, how and where they are formed and how they are obtained and processed for our use. Drawn from the popular summer

workshops, the Out of the Rock presentation proposed for the 2015 Idaho Science and Math Teachers Conference provides

activities, resources and hands-on experiences that facilitate our participating educators’ implementation of the current Idaho

Common Core Standards and transition to the Next Generation Science Standards with an emphasis on best classroom practices

within a STEM context. The Out of the Rock program lends itself by its intent and design to a focus on the STEM principles and

emphasizes modeling strategies that teachers can use to integrate Math, Science, Engineering and Technology in their own

classrooms. This presentation is designed to introduce teachers to the Out of the Rock program that is sponsored by the Idaho

Mining Association and facilitated by the non-profit National Energy Foundation, a conference exhibitor.

Session: B8 Robo Arm Weightlifting

Room: W 107


Grades: 3 – 5 Presenter: Maria Chambers

In this session the use of robotics will be demonstrated in this inquiry based activity. The learning goals are science based in which

levers, tension, and compression will be addressed. The NASA connection is learning about Robo Arm aboard the ISS and how it

functions like a real human arm. The Engineering Design Process will be used for participants to create their own Robo arm while

participating in a weight lifting challenge. Connections to how Robo Arm functions similar to the muscles in the real human arm will

be made. Technology will be used throughout with Power Point presentations and videos. This NASA unique activity creates the

opportunity for participants to collaborate in groups to solve problems. Engagement strategies will be used throughout the session.

Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Math Standards are aligned.

Session: B9 The Beauty and Magic of Math

Room: FA 135


Grades: K – 12 Presenter: Arthur Benjamin

Dr. Arthur Benjamin is known throughout the world as “the mathemagician,” dazzling audiences with his feats of rapid mental

calculation and other entertaining feats of mind. He is also a professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, who has received

numerous awards for his teaching and writing. In this workshop, you will learn to appreciate the beauty and magic of mathematics

while fooling around with Fibonacci numbers, investigating infinity, and marveling over mathematical magic tricks!


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Session: B10 Using Bioenergy to Implement NGSS Cross-cutting Standards

Room: S 113


Grades: 6 – 12 Presenter: Brian Hartman, Kimi Grzyb, and Kate G. Fields

Helping students understand bioenergy engages them in current socio-scientific issues. Using petroleum as an energy source

impacts climate change and is becoming more expensive to produce. Developing fuels from biological sources is important for

future energy production. This presentation introduces bioenergy as an NGSS crosscutting concept for science learning in middle-

school science, biology, chemistry, and physics. We will explore hands-on activities and materials will be provided.

Session: B 11 Yellowstone The Largest Classroom And Living Lab

Room: W 105


Grades: K – 12 Presenter: Mike Coonan

Yellowstone could be thought of as a large classroom and living laboratory. See geology at work and through the landscape not to

mention an active super volcano. Learn about pH water testing, micro biology (thermophiles), earthquakes, effects of glaciation,

ecology, animal adaption and more. Experience hands on lessons and activities that demonstrate some incredible animals that live

in and are adapted to this ecosystem. Bring your students to Yellowstone or learn how to Skype with a ranger and bring Yellowstone

to you.

Session: B12 Eastern Idaho Science Bowl

Room: N 113


Grades: 6 – 12 Presenter: Steve Zollinger

The Eastern Idaho Science Bowl will be entering its 26th year in 2016. The competition, which is one of approximately 65 regional

tournaments of the Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl is a fast paced primarily math and science quiz bowl. Five to

eight member teams face off against each other in a Jeopardy style competition with winners advancing to championship

matches and the chance to travel to Washington, D.C. for an expense paid trip in May to compete at the national competition.

The tournament is open to middle school and high school teams.

Lunch: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cafeteria Thursday, October 1st

Grab your lunch and join ICTM or ISTA for a lunch meeting from 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• ICTM Members Lunch Meeting – Room AD126

• ISTA Members Lunch Meeting – Room AD 128

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Session C: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Thursday, October 1st


C1 W 109 Bridging the Gap Between Concrete Models and

Abstract Algorithms X Paul Johanson Math 3 - 12

C2 W 110 Globalizing Your Classroom: Teachers for Global

Classrooms Program Pam Lemmon Wilson Science 3 - 12

C3 S 112 Microscopy for All! X Kris Stone

Cindy Currie Science K - 12

C4 S 106 Rangeland Plant Scavenger Hunt Jackie Ingram Science 6 - 12

C5 N 113 Pre-College Science Research Merrie Rampy Science 6 - 12

C6 W 105 Using Whiteboards to Create a student-Centered,

Collaborative Classroom X Brenda Gardunia Math 9 - 12

C7 N 104 Why Didn't They Have This When I Was In School? Michael Winston STEM K - 5

C8 S 113 Green Chemistry Concepts and Practice* Andrea Robbins Science 9 - 12

C9 W 107 Helping Students Understand Abstract Algebraic

Concepts* X Kim Zeydel Math K - 12

C10 W 103 In The News: Ecology in Context* X Alana Jensen Science 3 - 8

C11 N 112 Make & Take Electromagnetic Toys for Teaching* Steve Shropshire Science 3 - 12

C12 W 106 Waste Not, Want Not - Future City, The FREE middle

school project based STEM program for EVERYONE!* Melyssa Ferro Science 6 - 8

*Sessions will run 15 – 30 minutes longer

Session:

C1 Bridging the Gap Between Concrete Models and

Abstract Algorithms Room: W 109


Grades: 3 - 12 Presenter: Paul Johanson

This presentation shows the use of semi-concrete models and scaffolding to guide students from concrete models of mathematical

concepts to the abstract algorithms for those concepts. This pedagogy can be used with arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or calculus.

Participants will experience this process through activities for the operations on integers, learning to FOIL, discovering the area formula

for a circle, and calculating the slope of a tangent line. The hope is that each participant will learn how to teach their students to develop

conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts.

Session: C2 Globalizing Your Classroom: Teachers for Global Classrooms Program

Room: W 110

Subject: STEM Strand: Discovering Space for Literacy through Math and Science

Grades: 3 – 12 Presenter: Pam Lemmon Wilson

The Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) Program is a year-long, professional development opportunity for elementary and secondary

educators of all disciplines. It is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by IREX. 80 educators per year, from all grade

levels and subject areas, are selected nationally to participate in this program. Educators will explore the value of integrating global

competence within curriculum, and how it empowers both students and teachers in their learning and application of any core component

of curriculum. This presentation will discuss the components of the program, including the on-line professional development, the National

conference, the 2 1/2 week International Field Experience and follow up collaboration with classrooms throughout the world. Sample units

will be provided, as well as information about applying for the TGC Program and/or utilizing other global networking resources.

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Session C: 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (Continued) Thursday, October 1st

Session: C3 Microscopy for All!

Room: S 112


Grades: K – 12 Presenter: Kris Stone and Cindy Currie

Learn how to use a Moticam Wifi Camera with standard microscopes and a device (cell phone, iPad, PC computer, etc.) to make

microscope images accessible to all students! Come discover how this device can be used facilitate classroom discussion of cells

and microscopic organisms!

Session: C4 Rangeland Plant Scavenger Hunt

Room: S 106


Grades: 6 - 12 Presenter: Jackie Ingram

Students will gain knowledge of plants and how they function. They will collect and identify characteristics of rangeland plants by

using plant guides. Students will be able to: 1. Use resource guides and materials to help them successfully identify plants and their characteristics.

2. Describe the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.

3. Use observations and data as evidence on which to base scientific explanations.

Session: C5 Pre-College Science Research

Room: N 113

Subject: Science Strand: Discovering Space for Literacy through Math and Science

Grades: 6 - 12 Presenter: Merrie Rampy

High school students in Idaho do not have many opportunities to pursue individual STEM research. This is due to several factors

including availability of mentors/instructors, availability of materials/facilities, and student knowledge of state, national and

international presentation and competition venues. There are hundreds of thousands of dollars in STEM scholarships that our

students never even hear about because we have not made research an option for most of them. My presentation will discuss

evidence-based methods to effectively address some of the limiting factors mentioned above. I will also present field-tested

materials to support teachers, schools, and districts wishing to implement student research programs. Finally, I will share anecdotal

evidence of the positive impacts of student research based on over twenty-six years of teaching.

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C6 Using Whiteboards to Create a Student-Centered,

Collaborative Classroom Room: W 105


Grades: 6 – 12 Presenter: Brenda Gardunia

It is 12:50. The bell is still ringing as the last students walk through the door. They rush to the board at the front of the room to see

which problems are left or what their partners have chosen. They then quickly head to their tables, drop their backpacks, and check

in with their group-mates: "What are we working on?" "Which one did you pick?" or "How did you get that?" they ask. They grab

markers, quickly pull out their homework, and jump into further conversation with their partners. It is Algebra class, and these

students are white boarding.


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Session: C7 Why Didn't They Have This When I Was In School?

Room: N 104


Grades: K – 5 Presenter: Michael Winston

This session will show teachers how to use new technology to teach electricity, circuits, introductory robotics, critical thinking,

problem solving and much more. Teachers will be introduced to "LittleBits" and Ozobots technologies; two amazing new teaching

tools. These new technology tools are simple to use, but provide a high level of excitement and challenge to students (and teachers)

of all ages.

Session: C8 Green Chemistry Concepts and Practice*

Room: S 113


Grades: 9 – 12 Presenter: Andrea Robbins

Green Chemistry is the practice of product design that strives to reduce waste and toxicity. Green Chemistry is practiced by leading

industries in consumer and commercial products, however the application of the principles of Green Chemistry remain absent from

many secondary and even college classrooms. This session intends to introduce participants to the principles of Green Chemistry

and provide them with tools for practicing Green Chemistry in their classrooms through hands on labs. These labs are designed to

align with current high school chemistry standards while introducing Green Chemistry learning objectives and reducing the toxicity

and waste of lab experiments.


Session: C9 Helping Students Understand Abstract Algebraic Concepts*

Room: W 107

Subject: Math Strand: Creating a Future of Resources through Engineering and Technology

Grades: 6 – 12 Presenter: Kim Zeydel

Do your students ask: Why are there letters in a math problem? What is a function? Why do I have to learn this? Texas Instruments

has the answer to make these concepts understandable. You do not need a classroom set of handhelds to use the enormous amount

of free activities with detailed lesson plans. There will be a few items raffled off at the end of the session, including a TI-Nspire CX.


Session: C10 In The News: Ecology in Context*

Room: W 103


Grades: 3 – 8 Presenter: Alana Jensen

Using current topics engages students in solving authentic ecological case problems, stimulating discussion among students and

reinforcing learning. This strand will teach participants innovative ways to infuse STEM into environmental education as we learn

about our native habitats, and threats to those habitats including invasive species, water pollution and drought, and decreases in

biodiversity.



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Session: C11 Make & Take Electromagnetic Toys for Teaching*

Room: N 112 (This is a repeat from Session A)


Grades: 3 – 12 Presenter: Steve Shropshire

Participants will make electromagnets, simple motors, speakers, and other electromagnetic toys from simple materials. Discussion

will focus on their use to address state standards on Concepts of Physical Science, Scientific Inquiry, Applications of Science in

Technology, and on Unifying Concepts of Science for grades 3 and above. Teachers will take home all items they construct.


Session: C12 Waste Not, Want Not - Future City The FREE middle school project based

STEM program for EVERYONE!*

Room: W 106


Grades: 6 - 8 Presenter: Melyssa Ferro

The Future City Competition engages middle school students in STEM through a project-based learning experience that challenges

them to imagine, design, and build cities of the future. The program began nationally over 25 years ago as an outreach program

sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Since that time the program has spread to 39 regions across the

United States, including 11 years in Idaho and is also available in other countries under the support of DiscoverE, formerly the

National Engineers Week Foundation.


Door Prizes: 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cafeteria Thursday, October 1st

• Must be present to win

Awards Dinner: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Legacy Flight Museum Thursday, October 1st

• Honoring 2015 Idaho Presidential Awardees for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

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Evening Events: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Thursday, October 1st

• 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Legacy Flight Museum Free Event

An 18,000 square foot vintage military aircraft (warbird) museum with a focus and mission

to preserve the history of military aircraft, the role they played in preserving America's

freedom, and to honor the men and women of the armed forces.

• 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. BYU-Idaho Romney Building Free Event

7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Geology Museum

8:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Planetarium show

8:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. NASA SOFIA presentation and Observatory Tour

Jo Dodds and Ralph Peterson

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Friday Conference Outline and Details

Friday Conference Outline and Details

Yellowstone Field Trip: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 2nd

Opening Session: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Auditorium Friday, October 2nd

Chemistry & Physics Expo • Brian Pyper, BYU-Idaho Physics Professor

• Jared Hancock, BYU-Idaho Chemistry Professor

Local Field Trips: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 2nd

Both local field trips are free. – Load buses in front of the school

• Yellowstone Bear World: Yellowstone Bear World is a wildlife drive-thru park whose mission is to motivate

and increase public awareness in the management of natural resources for conservation, education, scientific and

recreational purposes. Participants will be given a tour of the park and see many wild-life animals up close.

• Teton Dam: The Teton Dam was an earthen dam that failed when it was filling for the first time in 1976. The

failure of Teton Dam resulted in the loss of 11 lives and millions of dollars in property damage. Participants will

visit the site of the dam to learn about the geology that caused the failure as well as tour the local Teton Flood

Museum. The tour guide will be Robert Clayton. Mr. Clayton teaches at BYU-Idaho. He has a BS and MS in Geology

from BYU and a PhD. From University of Southern California in Geophysics. He is married and has 5 children and

5 ½ grandchildren. He enjoys reading, hiking, skiing, exploring on his dirt bike, and spending time with his family.

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Session D: 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Friday, October 2nd


D1 W109 Mathematical Practices meet Frankenstein X Jason Libberton Math K - 12

D2 W 107 Developing Fraction Algorithms Using Math

Manipulatives X Lary Duque Math K - 5

D3 W 105 Inquiry through research X Merrie Rampy Science 6 - 12

D4 W 103 Island Park, Idaho: Born of Fire X Dan Moore Science 9 - 12

D5 W 104 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics

and Science Teaching Kim Zeydel General K - 12

D6 W 110 Using Interactive Notebooks in Science X Kim Williamns Science 6 - 12

Session: D1 Mathematical Practices meet Frankenstein Room: W 109


Grades: K – 12 Presenter: Jason Libberton

"It's alive, it's alive!" In this session, teachers will experience mathematical tasks that bring the standards for mathematical

practice (SMP) to life. Interacting with the SMP firsthand will give teachers and administrators the understanding they need to

more effectively implement these standards in their classrooms.

Session: D2 Developing Fraction Algorithms Using Math Manipulatives

Room: W 107


Grades: K - 5 Presenter: Lary Duque

Participants will explore the use of math manipulatives to help children develop fraction algorithms.

Session: D3 Inquiry Through Research

Room: W 105


Grades: 6 – 12 Presenter: Merrie Rampy

Engage students in meaningful, individual, research while preparing them for STEM careers. Receive standards-based curriculum

that teaches science research skills including search of current literature, developing a question and hypothesis, selecting and

implementing experimental protocols, analyzing and summarizing data, and creating professional presentation materials (paper,

poster and PowerPoint).

Session: D4 Island Park, Idaho: Born of Fire

Room: W 103 Title:


Grades: 9 – 12 Presenter: Dan Moore

The Island Park area, Idaho is part of the Yellowstone - Snake River Plain magmatic province. Island Park is the site of two super

eruptions and more than a dozen smaller eruptions. This session will explain the origin of the Yellowstone-Snake River Plain

magmatic province, the volcanic history of the Island Park area, and the origin of Mesa Falls.

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Session D: 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Friday, October 2nd

Session: D5 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Room: W 104

Subject: General Strand: The Art and Craftsmanship of Teaching STEM

Grades: K – 12 Presenter: Kim Zeydel

We have many talented teachers in Idaho. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is one way

to recognize these great teachers. Join me to learn how to nominate and/or apply for this great award.

Session: D6 Using Interactive Notebooks in Science

Room: W 110


Grades: 6 - 12 Presenter: Kim Williams

The purpose of the interactive notebook is to enable students to be creative, independent thinkers and writers. Interactive

notebooks are used for class notes as well as for other activities where the student will be asked to express his/her own ideas and

process the information presented in class.

Session E: 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Friday, October 2nd Room Title Webcast Presenter Topic Grade

E1 W 109 A State of the State Department of Ed X Scott Smith General K – 12

E2 W 107 Creating a Stronger Student-Science Bond X Jared Hancock Science 6 - 12

E3 W 104 Hands-on Performance Assessment Tasks Bill Cairns Science 3 - 12

E4 W 103 Exploring Mathematics Via The Stock Market X Stephan O'Shaughnessy Math 9 - 12

E5 W 110 Are You Smarter Than an MIT Graduate? X Ryan Nielsen STEM K – 12

E6 W 105 How Big is Our Solar System? X Zoe Jorgensen Science 3 – 12

Session: E1 A State of the State Department of Ed

Room: W 109

Subject: General Strand: The Art and Craftsmanship of Teaching STEM

Grades: K – 12 Presenter: Scott Smith

“A State of the State Department of Ed”, including over-views of new Science Standards, resources, programs for Students &

Teachers, Superintendent Sheri Ybarra’s goals, Governor’s STEM Action Center, and more.

Session: E2 Creating a Stronger Student-Science Bond

Room: W 107


Grades: 6 – 12 Presenter: Jared Hancock

Students are often turned away from STEM classes due to the difficulty and dullness each subject may convey. The teacher can

change this perception using a few techniques in the classroom. The joy of science can be rediscovered using peer teaching,

demonstrations, and group labs. The why and how can then be explored in the classroom rather than focusing on content

memorization. Self-discovery will create a lasting bond from student to science.

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Session E: 10:30 a. m. - 11:45 a.m. (Continued) Friday, October 2nd

Session: E3 Hands–on Performance Assessment Tasks

Room: W 104


Grades: 3 – 12 Presenter: Bill Cairns

This session will explore a variety of Hands-on Performance Assessment tasks that are effective for introducing students to hands-

on science assessments. The process works great to engage students in a problem solving activity that requires them to apply

critical thinking skills and work collaboratively in small groups. Then working individually students respond to questions about

their collected data. The ideas shared will work great for formative assessments, summative assessments, and pre-assessments.

Session: E4 Exploring Mathematics Via The Stock Market

Room: W 103


Grades: 9 – 12 Presenter: Stephan O'Shaughnessy

Over the past 6 years I have hosted my own stock market experience for students at the IDLA, Shelley, and the university. I used

Marketwatch.com's free stock market game and created some of my own materials to help students apply math concepts to

the stock market. Things like time value of money, percent increase/decrease, compound interest, formulas, modeling, prediction,

interest rates, debt, moving averages, price/earnings ratio, ETF's, bonds, national debt, and so on were discussed in their

mathematical sense and then applied to current stock market game my students were playing. I would use these lessons throughout

the entire course of a year. During the presentation I will have participants log into a game and play to see how it works and

then share my resources, worksheets, and ideas with participants.

Session: E5 Are You Smarter Than an MIT Graduate?

Room: W 110


Grades: K – 12 Presenter: Ryan Nielsen

Experience physics inquiry as a student through an interactive, hands-on tutorial based on curriculum materials developed by the

Physics Education Group at the University of Washington. Compare your results with the response of MIT graduates.

Session: E6 How Big is Our Solar System?

Room: W 105


Grades: 3 – 12 Presenter: Zoe Jorgensen

Participants will explore the Solar System while making two distance models and one size model of the Solar System.

End of Conference: 12:00 p.m.

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Thank You to our Exhibitors for their participation and donations!

Exhibitor Representative Contact Info Eureka Math (Great Minds) Tim Shen Tanika,[email protected]

Idaho Academy of Science & Engineers Dan Moore [email protected]

Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission Jackie Ingram [email protected]

INL Brenda Greenhalgh [email protected]

Idaho Academy of Science Gene Stuffle [email protected]

ICTM Kim Zeydel [email protected]

ISTA Kris Stone [email protected]

Love Math Gordon Janove [email protected]

McGraw-Hill Education Ryan Clark [email protected]

NCTM Denise Trakas [email protected]

National Energy Foundation Judy Walling [email protected]

NSTA Tim Maze [email protected]

NSTA Press Dan Taylor [email protected]

Northwest Professional Educators Brenda Miller [email protected]

Northwest Technical Products Brandt Seefeldt [email protected]

Nutrients For Life (JR Simplot) Rick Phillips [email protected]

Pearson-Prentice Hall/Scott Foresman Glenn Gordon [email protected]

Project Learning Tree (IFPC) Michelle Youngquist [email protected]

Reasoning Mind Kevin Judd [email protected]

Snake River Microscopes/Swift Keith Ricketts [email protected]

Texas Instruments Jennifer DelToro [email protected]

Yellowstone National Park Mike Coonan [email protected]

We’d like to acknowledge the assistance of the following in

helping making this conference a success!

AIR STEM Action Center BYU – I Planetarium

BYU – Geology Museum BYU Catering

Forsgren Associates National Energy Foundation

Legacy Flight Museum Madison High school

Madison School District 381 Mary Jones Catering

Micron Foundation Museum of Idaho Salt Lake Express

Sam's Club Scott Smith, State Science & STEM Coordinator

Teton Dam Flood Museum United Dairymen of Idaho

University of Phoenix Yellowstone Bear World

Yellowstone National Park

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