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The G Suite Life, Karen Ye
The G Suite Life, Karen Ye
Professional Learning Day
In the 21st century classroom, teachers are continuously seeking new ways to give and receive information from students. Many tech tools used for remote-instruction can still be useful and engaging for in-person instruction. In this session, we will explore a few different teaching resources that are available through Google G-Suite. Topics include: creative uses for Google Jamboard, making and sharing drag and drop activities using Google Slides, and creating customizable Pixel Art using Google Sheets.
Engineering Design, Patrick Young
Engineering Design, Patrick Young
Professional Learning Day
Reading The Girl with a Mind for Math, we learn about the career of Raye Montague, an African-American woman who broke every barrier to pioneer computer-aided ship design and become the first female program manager in the United States Navy. Lessons are provided for using free, online software to design ships while exercising several Common Core Math standards and NGSS standards for engineering design.
K-2 Foundational Science, Cassandra Armstrong
K-2 Foundational Science, Cassandra Armstrong
Professional Learning Day
During this session, we will explore the progression of science content and skills as presented in the Next Generation Science Standards as they build from Pre-K forward, with a focus on the expectations for K-2 students. By participating in three-dimensional activities, teachers will develop strategies to provide students with opportunities to build a strong foundation in science and STEAM.
Yellowstone, Elizabeth Martinez
Yellowstone, Elizabeth Martinez
Professional Learning Day
Roughly 3,500 square miles and the first National Park, Yellowstone is choked full of engaging science opportunities. Thermophiles, earthquakes, chemistry, geology, and human impact will be explored and connected to NGSS.
Efficient Inquiry: Rethinking The Science Class Experience, Karen Ye
Efficient Inquiry: Rethinking The Science Class Experience, Karen Ye
Professional Learning Day
Are you looking for quick and engaging, inquiry-based activities to incorporate in your classroom? Inquiry-based investigations play a critical role in learning and can be used from introduction to application of scientific concepts. In this session, participants will embrace the definition of “inquiry-based” and look at ways to transform more traditional worksheets or lessons into an inquiry-based activity.
3-5 Foundational Science, Cassandra Armstrong
3-5 Foundational Science, Cassandra Armstrong
Professional Learning Day
During this session, we will explore the progression of science content and skills as presented in the Next Generation Science Standards as they build from Pre-K forward, with a focus on the expectations for 3-5 students. By participating in three-dimensional activities, teachers will develop strategies to provide students with opportunities to build a strong foundation in science and STEAM.
Illinois State Assessment, Elizabeth Martinez
Illinois State Assessment, Elizabeth Martinez
Professional Learning Day
The new science assessment, which is for 5th, 8th, and 11th grades, is NGSS aligned. In this session we will look at the test design, as well as ISBE resources that will help you develop model assessment questions for use in your classroom.
Young Mathematicians: Stem Skills For Success, Lindsey Herlehy
Young Mathematicians: Stem Skills For Success, Lindsey Herlehy
Professional Learning Day
Our youngest STEAM learners are creative and curious, but require support and foundational skills in mathematics and science. Join us for a series of integrated activities that explore subitizing, sorting, drawing, patterns, and data analysis, and leave with new ideas of how to build these STEAM skills in your classroom and remote-learning environment.
6-8 Foundational Science, Cassandra Armstrong
6-8 Foundational Science, Cassandra Armstrong
Professional Learning Day
During this session, we will explore the progression of science content and skills as presented in the Next Generation Science Standards as they build from Pre-K forward, with a focus on the expectations for 6-8 students. By participating in three-dimensional activities, teachers will develop strategies to provide students with opportunities to build a strong foundation in science and STEAM.
Breaking Science Silos, Karen Ye
Breaking Science Silos, Karen Ye
Professional Learning Day
While it is important for all students to engage in integrated STEM experiences, this can feel challenging in traditional subject specific settings. In this session, we will explore physical and life science activities that integrate STEM content across multiple disciplines. All are welcome as the activities and strategies focused upon are applicable across subjects and grade levels.
Einstein For 3rd Graders, Patrick Young
Einstein For 3rd Graders, Patrick Young
Professional Learning Day
Through children’s literature, we explore the life of a quirky boy who lived to think and dream. Hands-on STEM activities, related to Einstein’s work, are introduced as a way to address several of the required NGSS physical science standards for grade 3. We will learn about force, motion, electricity, and light using simple materials and the type of play once experienced by a boy growing up in his family’s electrical equipment shop. We will explore ways for students to document their physics discoveries through grade-appropriate writing.
K-5 Integrating Ela And Science, Elizabeth Martinez
K-5 Integrating Ela And Science, Elizabeth Martinez
Professional Learning Day
Science, never enough time. How do you gain time so students may experience STEM activities? Integrate Science and English Language Arts. Leave with example science lessons and ideas for supporting children’s literature that are centered around thinking, problem solving, developing ideas, and science topics.