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Monday, February 24
 

8:00am CST

Nuts and Bolts of Science Integration
Monday February 24, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Dogwood
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
avatar for Christy Dark
avatar for 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
DA
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
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TB
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
MB
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
DE
avatar for Joni Lakin

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 →
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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
DA
Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Dogwood
  Middle School 4-8, Physical Science
 
Tuesday, February 25
 

8:00am CST

Using AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Tuesday February 25, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Dogwood
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.
Speakers
DC
Tuesday February 25, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Dogwood
  General Audience, General Science

10:00am CST

A Deeper Dive into the 3-Dimensions found in the 2023 Alabama Course of Study: Science
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
Dogwood
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.
Speakers
avatar for Shane Haws

Shane Haws

6-8 Science Specialist, AMSTI-ALSDE
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
Dogwood
  General Audience, General Science

11:00am CST

Content Literacy: Practical Strategies to Support All Students
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Dogwood
In today's fast-evolving educational setting, content literacy has emerged as an essential skill that enables students to access and comprehend subject-specific materials effectively. This session will explore innovative strategies for integrating content literacy into various disciplines, equipping educators with the tools necessary to facilitate deeper understanding and engagement among their students.
Speakers
DJ
DK

Dr. Kyoko Johns

Jacksonville State University
DM
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Dogwood
  Elementary 1-6, General Science

1:00pm CST

Hands on First in Middle School Science
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Dogwood
One of the best ways for students to learn science is by experiencing it. Hands on first then add the academic vocabulary. Anytime you prepare a lesson you have to think of your audience and then differentiate as needed. My class is a combination of hands on lessons. technology based practice and then old school learning. Let's think outside the box together as we mix it up!
Speakers
WD
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Dogwood
  Middle School 4-8, General Science

2:00pm CST

Lights, Duckweed, Action!
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Dogwood
Your students can collect authentic data on population dynamics, develop their science and engineering practices, and reinforce their quantitative skills for less than five bucks/class. Placing duckweed in 8 oz. deli containers, manipulating light levels with porch screen, and adding a little fertilizer allows students to monitor the impacts of light availabilty and nutrient availablity on population growth. Data are collected weekly, transcribed into today data in Google Sheets, and then visualized in Data Classroom. Particpants will leave with all the instructions needed to pull this off in their own classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Reardon

Ryan Reardon

Science Teacher, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate
Authentic Inquiry in the Science ClassroomActive Learning StrategiesFinding ways to collect data quickly, and embed data visualization and data analysis into the classroom.
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Dogwood
  Secondary 9-12, Environmental Science

3:00pm CST

Assessing Classroom Learning Conditions for better learning Outcomes
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Dogwood
We want to investigate the environmental factors that contribute to classroom learning by looking at lighting(especially fluorescence), temperature, visuals, acoustics, and seating arrangements that affect the ability of students to focus and retain information. The purpose is to suggest practical recommendations to optimize the classroom environment to improve student efficiency.
Speakers
JR
AA
RZ
SM
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Dogwood
  Secondary 9-12, General Science
 
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