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Science
Using Multimedia to Enhance Science Teaching and Strengthen Understanding
Presented by Dr. Michael Heithaus, Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University, and Co-Author of HMH Into Science®
Moderated by Whitney Yaple, Director of K-12 Science Product Marketing, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
How Games Can Empower Deep, Relevant Science Problem Solving
Presented by Lindsey Tropf, M.Ed., Founder and CEO, Immersed Games
Supporting Student-To-Student Discourse in Science (And Beyond!)
Presented by Rebecca Abbott, Professional Learning Lead, University of California Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science
Creating Inclusive Science Classrooms that Give Voice to All Students
Presented by Shay Fairchild, Teacher on Special Assignment, Science and Computer Science, Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District (CA); and Jim Clark, Director, Next Gen Science Innovations
Moderated by Paul Berry, General Manager, U.S. Business, Kognity
Integrating Code-to-Learn Experiences in Middle School Science Classrooms
Presented by Leslie Stenger, Professional Learning Associate, UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science
Lions, Tigers, Hummingbirds, Horses, Ecosystems…Oh My! NATURE Ignites Science Learning
Presented by David Wisnieski, Biology Teacher, Latin School of Chicago (IL); and Andrew Zimmerman, Co-Leader of the Professional Learning Team, “Designing STEM Projects in Collaborative Middle School Classrooms,” New York City Department of Education
Moderated by KJ Vanderiet, Associate Content Producer, The WNET Group
Creating Innovative Science Learning Opportunities for Today’s Students
Presented by Dr. Julene Reed, Education Vision, Education Technology, Researcher, Professor, and Professional Development Consultant; and Dr. Sheryl R. Abshire, EdTech Specialist, Consultant, and Thought Leader
Moderated by Paul Berry, General Manager, U.S. Business, Kognity
Safety in Middle and High School Science Labs
Presented by Dr. Mike Marvel, Senior Scientist, Flinn Scientific
Building Student Agency Through High School Science
Presented by Jeff McCoy, Associate Superintendent of Academics, Greenville County Schools (SC)
Moderated by Paul Berry, General Manager, U.S. Business, Kognity
The Power of the Dimension of Crosscutting Concepts: Prompting Student Sensemaking and Discourse
Presented by Peter McLaren, Executive Director, Next Gen Education, LLC, and HMH Author
Moderated by Whitney Yaple, Product Marketing Director, K-12 Science, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Fund Your STEM Learning Initiatives: Tips and Opportunities
Presented by Theresa Deussen, Ph.D., Founder and Researcher, Informed Decisions Research; Stacy Thibodeaux, Science Educator, Southside High School (LA); and Olga Vargas, Chief Marketing Officer, Vernier Software & Technology
A Conversation with a NASA Engineer about the Mars Rover Project and GOOD NIGHT OPPY
Presented by Bekah Sosland Siegfriedt, Flight Director, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory; and Naomi Meredith, K-5 STEM Teacher & Coach (CO)
Moderated by Bryan L. Miller, Sr. Director Global Strategic Outreach, Wonder Workshop
Teaching AP Science Content to an AP Standard
Presented by Savannah Stanley, Digital Solutions Professional Learning Trainer, Flinn Scientific
Preparing the Next Generation of Scientific Thinkers in an Inquiry-Based Classroom
Presented by Brandi Stroecker, Director, Tennessee STEM Innovation Network at Battelle Education; Harshil Parikh, Co-Founder and CEO, Tuva; Kathy Perkins, Ph.D., Director, PhET Interactive Simulations, and Faculty, University of Colorado Boulder, Department of Physics; and Michelle Newstadt, Ph.D., Senior Director of Learning Design, STEM, BrainPOP
Evidence in the Era of NGSS
Presented by Leslie Stenger, Professional Learning Specialist, UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science
Targeting ELA Learning Gaps with Astronomy
Presented by Karrie Berglund, Director of Education, Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc.; Diana Yoder, Education Specialist, Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc.; and Dave Cuomo, Education Specialist, Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc.