ASTA Conference 2025: Full Schedule

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8:00am CST

Nuts and Bolts of Science Integration

Monday February 24, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CST

Gear up to learn how to integrate science across the curriculum. Kindergarten through 3rd-grade educators will explore how science resources can be integrated into their reading and writing programs. We will explore multiple instructional strategies that accelerate learning for all students. We will also dive into how AMSTI can help teachers incorporate more science into their classrooms.

Speakers

Christy Dark

Britney Fureigh

Monday February 24, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Dogwood

Early Elementary Pre-K - 3, General Science

10:00am CST

Teaching New Dogs Old Tricks: Using Dichotomous Keys to Teach Critical Thinking Skills

Monday February 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST

Dogwood

Although organismal biology receives less attention in science classrooms, it can help establish a strong scientific foundation as well as critical research skills. Dichotomous keys are integral tools to identify species, and this session will cover an exercise where students build dichotomous keys of prehistoric shark species from fossilized teeth.

Speakers

Dr. Andy Coleman

Monday February 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
Dogwood

Secondary 9-12, Life Science

11:00am CST

Don't Believe Everything You Believe

Monday February 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST

Dogwood

The abundance of misinformation demands that educators help students differentiate between tested truths and falsehoods. Generation Skeptics curriculum teaches students the importance of substantiating claims with evidence. Check out our free lessons and opportunities for educators to make $500 stipends starting GenSkeps clubs or after-school programs. www.generationskeptics.org

Speakers

Tammie Bright

Monday February 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Dogwood

Middle School 4-8, General Science

1:00pm CST

Begin with the DESIGN in mind: Embedding the engineering design process throughout content area instruction

Monday February 24, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST

Dogwood

Intentional planning and collaborative opportunities open the door to cross-curricular instructional practices including STEM through the engineering design process.

Speakers

Michael Bissell

Monday February 24, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Dogwood

Elementary 1-6, General Science

2:00pm CST

Inspiring Future Engineers: Leveraging Student Motivations in STEM Curriculum

Monday February 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST

Dogwood

High school students, especially from underrepresented backgrounds, seek meaningful careers. Therefore, STEM activities that align with their values can boost interest in engineering. Engineering researchers and educators co-developed science labs for rural high schools to broaden participation in engineering by addressing the diverse motivations of Generation Z students.

Speakers

Dr. Ed Davis

Joni Lakin

Professor, University of Alabama, The

Dr. Lakin is Professor of Educational Studies at The University of Alabama University. She conducts educational measurement research related to test validity and fairness. She is lead author of the Cognitive Abilities Test (Form 8). Her federally funded research on developing new... Read More →

Kay Love

Northside High School

Monday February 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Dogwood

Secondary 9-12, General Science

3:00pm CST

Xplorlabs: How do fire sprinklers work?

Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST

Dogwood

Look up at the ceiling when you’re at the grocery store, your school, or offices. What will you often see? Fire sprinklers! What role do fire sprinklers have in engineering and designing fire-safe spaces. In this workshop we evaluate the structure and function of a fire sprinkler to understand what can make the bulb break and how a system of fire sprinklers work to limit the impact of fire.

Speakers

Dr. Amy Gilbert

Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Dogwood

Middle School 4-8, Physical Science