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Uni Science Education Update Conference [Program] April 1, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Science Education Program.
Uni Science Education Update Conference [Program] April 1, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Science Education Program.
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The program for the Science Education Update Conference held on April 1, 2022 at the University of Northern Iowa.
Standard-Based Grading In Science: Taking Your Next Steps, Matt Townsley Dr., Dawn Posekany
Standard-Based Grading In Science: Taking Your Next Steps, Matt Townsley Dr., Dawn Posekany
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In this session, two seasoned educators will share their experiences implementing standard-based grading. Following a brief introductory presentation, participants will be provided time to ask questions.
Anchoring Phenomena With Light And Contact Forces, Larry Escalada, Alison Beharka
Anchoring Phenomena With Light And Contact Forces, Larry Escalada, Alison Beharka
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OpenSciEd is a curriculum designed for the NGSS based on science storylines, phenomena-based, coherent from students’ perspective, driven by evidence, collaborative, and equitable. Instructional units for Grades 6-8 are available and will expand to include elementary through high school. Experience anchoring phenomena from Grade 6.1 Light & Matter and Grade 8.1 Contact Forces. UNI Science Education will be supporting the use of OpenSciEd with resources and future professional development.
Down For The Count - Rumford, That Is, Jeff Morgan
Down For The Count - Rumford, That Is, Jeff Morgan
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Experience a PRISMS Plus activity that builds understanding of the energy transformations from gravitational work to heat using a few simple materials. Participants will build a device for converting mechanical energy into heat, and use temperature probes and appropriate calculations to determine the efficiency of the device. This activity builds foundational knowledge required for several of the Next Generation Physical Science Energy Standards at both the middle and high school levels.
The Teacher Institute For Evolutionary Science (Ties), Kristine Swartchick
The Teacher Institute For Evolutionary Science (Ties), Kristine Swartchick
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The Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science (TIES) informs interested middle school science teachers about the most up-to-date concepts of natural selection, common ancestry, and diversity for them to confidently cover the topics in their classrooms and fulfill their curriculum requirements. TIES provides science teachers with innovative professional development opportunities, often in collaboration with biology professors and scientists researching current evolutionary trends. TIES also has ready-to-use online resources for the classroom, including presentation slides, labs, guided reading assignments, and an exam. All free! During the presentation, our presenter will model how to use our free slide presentation in the classroom. It …
The Iowa Secondary Energy Curriculum (Isec) Project - Update On New Curriculum, Kyle Gray
The Iowa Secondary Energy Curriculum (Isec) Project - Update On New Curriculum, Kyle Gray
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The ISEC Project has developed 10 units that use Iowa's electrical energy needs as the phenomenon through which students address several earth science standards. I will preview some of the units and describe an opportunity for you to participate this summer.
A Twofold Approach To Addressing Under-Representation In Science, Matt Harding
A Twofold Approach To Addressing Under-Representation In Science, Matt Harding
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I teach in one of the largest public school districts in Iowa, and have always been bothered by how the demographics of my course rosters differ significantly from the diverse enrollment at my school. My talk will address some of what can be done to reduce gate keeping that limits opportunities for students that might not typically take courses like AP Physics, how I have managed to push-in to our ELL introductory science course with many of the same activities that I use in my grade level and AP physics courses, as well as my experience with AIP's STEP UP …
Is There Life In Space? How Do We Find Exoplanets?, Deetta Johnson
Is There Life In Space? How Do We Find Exoplanets?, Deetta Johnson
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Two separate sessions are being presented. You can attend one or both sessions. In the first hands-on session, participants will simulate the transit method of finding exoplanets by looking at star dimming. This activity uses accessible materials and shows students how scientists look for habitable planets outside our solar system. In the second session, participants will learn how students use the scientific method to make concrete samples and test them for strength. Students love doing this while learning about a natural resource important to Iowa. Student-made concrete samples will be shared. Appropriate for both Earth and Physical Sciences.
Iowa Pbs Iowa Science Phenomena, Tiffany Morgan
Iowa Pbs Iowa Science Phenomena, Tiffany Morgan
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Learn how you can start using local phenomena in your classroom today with Iowa PBS Iowa Science Phenomena. This session will introduce educators to the site and service, discuss phenomena-based teaching strategies, and share how teachers can contribute to the user-generated site! Participants are encouraged to bring their device so they can explore the site and tools.
Stem Problem-Based Learning For A Diverse Classroom Of Learners, Maria Hasken-Averkamp
Stem Problem-Based Learning For A Diverse Classroom Of Learners, Maria Hasken-Averkamp
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Engage in a hands-on, minds-on activity to engage ALL learners in the practices and concepts of science while employing a culturally responsive project-based learning framework. Session for middle school and high school science teachers.
Chemistry: The Dead Zone And Solubility, Holly Garcia
Chemistry: The Dead Zone And Solubility, Holly Garcia
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Use the Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico as a phenomenon for understanding ionic compounds, solutions, solubility rules, and predicting the outcomes of a chemical reaction (NGSS PS-1-2). At the end of this unit, students engineer a filtration system to remove pollutants and dissolved ions from contaminated water. This unit is designed to be taught during the first semester of an on-level Chemistry class (prior to stoichiometry).
Make Science Concrete!, Deetta Anderson Dr.
Make Science Concrete!, Deetta Anderson Dr.
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Two separate sessions are being presented. You can attend one or both sessions. In the first hands-on session, participants will simulate the transit method of finding exoplanets by looking at star dimming. This activity uses accessible materials and shows students how scientists look for habitable planets outside our solar system. In the second session, participants will learn how students use the scientific method to make concrete samples and test them for strength. Students love doing this while learning about a natural resource important to Iowa. Student-made concrete samples will be shared. Appropriate for both Earth and Physical Sciences.
How To Integrate Stem In Your Classroom With Ngss Foss, Larry Escalada, Alison Beharka
How To Integrate Stem In Your Classroom With Ngss Foss, Larry Escalada, Alison Beharka
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STEM Enrichment NGSS Modules including Variables & Design (Grades 6-8), Sound & Design (Grades 3-5), and Forces in Action (Grades K-2) are now available. Join us as we explore these STEM Enrichment NGSS Modules and discuss how they can be used in your classroom. NGSS Modules Observing Nature (Grade Pre-K) and Weather and Seasons (Grade K) will also be available to be explored and reviewed.
Wild About Critters, Barb Giger
Wild About Critters, Barb Giger
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The session will be targeted to elementary educators. It will include some quick engaging activities for teaching about animal groups, adaptations, and habitats from the national award-winning Project WILD and Aquatic WILD resources. I will also share links to additional online resources including age appropriate books, Iowa's natural resources, and outdoor observation and investigation.