This session will provide an overview of a robust science teaching framework outlined in the book titled Ambitious Science Teaching. Participants will explore four sets of practices that teachers can use to engage their students and promote scientific learning.
Join us for an engaging, hands-on session that will ignite your passion for science education! An exciting and interactive session featuring McGraw Hill Inspire Science! Dive into hands-on science inquiry and discover how our program engages students with tools like Kahoot! while supporting flexible instructional time and versatile teaching approaches. Aligned to the Alabama Course of Study: Science, McGraw Hill Alabama Inspire Science connects seamlessly across content areas and provides embedded differentiation to meet the needs of all learners. Explore our dynamic print and digital resources and see how they can transform your classroom into a hub of discovery and engagement. Don’t miss this fun, engaging opportunity to inspire your teaching and spark a love for science in every student!
Engage in a transformative learning experience that promotes inquiry, real-world problem-solving, and phenomena-based instruction through hands-on activities. Alabama Inspire Science is your all-in-one solution for meeting state standards, fostering student-led learning, and equipping educators with innovative tools for success. Explore the program's versatile print and digital components and see how they support inquiry-centered teaching and ensure content mastery for students. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into resources that elevate classroom learning and empower both teachers and students!
Come explore a wide variety of educational technology with hands-on activities. We will introduce tools such as Ozobot, Dash, Sphero, Scratch, VEX 123, VEX Go and more. Plus, you will have time to engage with the ones that interest you the most. We will also talk about grant opportunities to get your own technology.
Hello! I am a K-5th grade AMSTI Science Specialist (Region 2, Athens. Al.) I also support DLCS standards. I have been in education 18 years, I love to integrate science and DLCS across curriculums.
This session is designed to provide K-12 science teachers with information and strategies for success in facilitating student discourse in science. It will highlight the importance of discourse and provide various strategies for leading student talk in the science classroom.
This session adapts a PBL lesson with AI tools, streamlining research so students can focus on gathering evidence and crafting stronger written arguments and presentations. AI supports refining claims, sourcing evidence, providing feedback, and organizing ideas, enhancing critical thinking and engagement throughout the lesson. Participants: Bring a device with internet access.
This session highlights an innovative STEAM program empowering Selma’s youth through environmental education, leadership development, and community service. Discover how students become eco-leaders addressing local challenges, fostering sustainability, and creating pathways to future opportunities in the Black Belt region.
At the end of this session, participants will learn about STEM Cases and how they work, learn to facilitate learning using a case, effectively monitor learning using the results heatmap, and differentiate instruction to enrich student learning at various levels. With STEM Cases, students act like scientists in the role of STEM professionals to solve real-world problems.
Tiffany Christian is an Area Implementation Coordinator with ExploreLearning in the Mid-Atlantic region. She has 17 years of experience in public education as a gifted math and science teacher, an academic coach, and a district K-12 science instructional lead. She currently lives... Read More →
Monday February 24, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Magnolia
PASCO's cutting-edge equipment enhances OpenSciEd's curriculum. Transform your middle school science classroom with hands-on, sensor-based investigations. Empower students to think critically and explore science like never before.
About PASCO Scientific:Students need modern tools and technology to succeed in STEM. At PASCO, we have been creating and manufacturing award-winning, hands-on science education tools and data-logging solutions since 1964. With our unique blend of dedication and experience, we think... Read More →
Monday February 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Magnolia
Come hear new science and biotech stories from the last year. The HudsonAlpha annual Guidebook explains new discoveries in student-friendly language. Freely available and ready to use in your classroom.
Science instruction has often been centered on learning general knowledge rather than exploring and explaining specific phenomena. This session explores the significance and nuances of using phenomena in instruction aligned with the vision in the NRC Framework and Alabama standards.
This session will explore the potential of AI tools in education, equipping teachers with innovative strategies to enhance teaching and learning in dynamic ways. Participants will be introduced to a variety of AI platforms designed to personalize student learning experiences, and foster critical thinking skills. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on exploration, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with these tools, gaining practical insights into how they can be seamlessly integrated into their teaching practices. This session will encourage educators to leverage AI as a valuable tool in their classroom.
Join to take a deeper dive into the 3 Dimensions outlined in the 2023 Alabama Course of Study: Science. In this session, we will and explore how the Disciplinary Core Ideas, Scientific and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts are an integral part of science instruction in all courses K-12.
Do you want to win $10,000, get recognized at the national level for your teaching, make professional contacts around the nation and get a free trip to Washington, D.C.? Come to our session and find out how to get a mentor and apply for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Award.
This session will provide an overview of the NBCT process, what each component requires and how they are scored. There will be time for in depth questions on how to start, work through, or complete the mission of becoming a NBCT.
Learn how to create fun interactive assessments that engage students in science content while allowing them to solve exveryday cryptic puzzles. Please bring a copy of a few vocabulary words and definitions or simple questions to utilize as your learn to build your own assessment on your laptop.
The iSTEM Alabama Collaborative has a goal for ALL youth to have the opportunity to invent creative solutions to real-world problems and recognize their full potential as innovators of now and the future. Join us to learn about the new Invention Convention Alabama program and how to get your students involved.
Come meet the science education faculty at the University of Alabama! Four faculty members will share about our research projects. We’ll also talk about opportunities to get involved, teaching resources related to our work, and collaborative partnerships.
