November 8-10, 2018 Rivers Edge Convention Center
• St. Cloud
It is the mission of MnSTA to stimulate, coordinate, and improve science teaching and learning for all.
Welcome to St. Cloud and the eighth annual, statewide MnSTA Conference on Science Education! Thank you for your attendance; for your active participation in sessions; for your efforts to gather resources and ideas to improve your science curriculum; and for your membership and active involvement in MnSTA! We’re excited to theme this conference around water! Consider just how connected we are to water in Minnesota. We live and work near some of the best water resources in the world! How often do we consider what happens below the surface? The conference planning team has assembled an outstanding program. This conference is designed to allow you to focus on a strand of sessions and speakers or explore other science disciplines and grade-level teaching. Whatever your professional development goals, the MnSTA Conference on Science Education provides you with a wide variety of opportunities to enhance your professional growth as a science educator. In addition to formal programming, we hope you will network with colleagues, MnSTA board members and presenters to build meaningful professional relationships. Be sure to take advantage of time during meals and between sessions to socialize and visit our great exhibitors. We hope this year’s MnSTA Conference on Science Education will leave you enthused, rejuvenated and filled with new ideas and resources for teaching your students! Have a great MnSTA Conference! Plan ahead to attend our next MnSTA Conference on Science Education, November 9-10, 2019, in St. Cloud.
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The Minnesota K-12 Science Standards are being revised this year and your input is needed! The Standards Committee is working on substantial changes to the standards and they will be presenting ideas for feedback from stakeholders. Often the feedback results in important changes in direction for the standards work. These will be reflected in the second draft in February and the final draft in May.
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The draft is now available at There is a feedback survey available to all from Nov. 9 – 26. Several feedback sessions are schedule around the state as well as a few town hall public meetings. The Department of Education is providing official Town Hall meetings to solicit input from educators and the public. These meetings are led by MDE staff (Doug Paulson and John Olson) and often include members of the Standards Committee. The Town Halls will include general discussion of the draft and may provide an opportunity for individual entries into the online feedback survey. • Moorhead, Nov. 12, Horizon Middle School West, Media Center • Rochester, Nov. 12, Southeast Service Cooperative, Cedar Room • Roseville, Nov. 13, Minnesota Dept. of Education, Conference Center B • Mankato, Nov. 14, Intergovernmental Center, Mankato Room • Duluth, Nov. 20, UMD, Alworth Hall, Planetarium, An optional demo of the planetarium will follow the meeting. • Online: Nov. 20, 8 – 9 am. Request the connection information from john.c.olson@state.mn.us
Our MnSTA regional directors are leading feedback meetings for the first draft. Here you will: • Learn about the process being used to write the standards • Explore the research that is the foundation of the standards • Review the first draft and discuss the ideas with fellow science teachers and educators • Enter group feedback into an online survey that goes to the Science Standards Committee • Network with fellow teachers from your region and learn about regional science activities • Bemidji – Nov, 12, 4 – 6 pm. Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Mike Urban, murban@bemidjistate.edu • Duluth, Nov. 13, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Piedmont Elementary, Jenny Gagner peder384@gmail.com • Alexandria, Nov. 13, 5 – 7 pm, Alexandria High School, Kalina Haley, hkalina@alexandria.k12.mn.us • Thief River Falls, Nov. 14, 5 – 7 pm, Challenger Elementary, kmelgaard@mcfreeze.org • Winona, Nov. 14, 6 -8 pm Winona State Univ. Gildmeister Hall Room 155, Denine Voegeli, dvoegeli@isd2899.k12.mn.us • St. Cloud, Nov 15, 4:30-6:30 pm, St. Cloud District Office, karen.bengtson@isd742.org • Staples, Nov 15, 9 – 11 am, Sourcewell, lisa.pingrey@sourcewell-mn.gov • Eagan, Nov. 15, 4:30 – 6:30, Oak Ridge Elementary, cathy.kindem@district196.org • Montevideo, Nov. 15, 5-7 pm, Montevideo High School, Jeremy Brady, jbrady@montevideoschools.org • St. Peter, Nov. 20, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, St. Peter High School, Dave Borslien dborslien@stpeterschools.org
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Thursday 4:30 - 8:00
Jeffer’s Workshop: Team Teching with Mother Nature, Courtyard by Marriott
5:00 - 9:00
Exhibitor Setup, Rivers Edge Convention Center
7:00 - 10:15
Welcome Reception, Screening of Chasing Coral, The Paramount Theater
Friday 7:00 7:30 8:00 - 8:45
Registration Opens Continental Breakfast Available, Rivers Edge Convention Center, Hawes C Exhibits Open, Hawes C Presentation Session 1
8:55 Prize Drawing, MnSTA Booth, Hawes C 9:05 - 9:50
Presentation Session 2
10:00 10:10 - 10:55
Prize Drawing, MnSTA Booth, Hawes C
Presentation Session 3
11:15 - 12:00
General Session, Hawes C MnSTA Science Teaching Awards Lunch Available and Exhibits Open 12:00 - 1:00 Keynote Speaker: Steve McComas, Blue Water Science, Hawes C 1:15 - 2:00
Presentation Session 4
2:10 2:20 - 3:05
Presentation Session 5
3:15 3:30 - 4:15
Prize Drawing, MnSTA Booth, Hawes C Visit-a-Vendor $100 Cash Prize Drawing, MnSTA Booth, Hawes C
Presentation Session 6
4:30 - 5:30
Reception and Social Event, Chanticleer Room, Courtyard by Marriott MnSTA Annual Meeting $100 Cash Prize Drawing Evening
Network and Connect with Regions and Colleagues • Connect with Twitter #MnCOSE18
Saturday Breakfast not provided • Saturday-Only Registration Available 8:00 -10:00 Elementary Workshop • Word Walls Julie Jackson, Texas State University 8:00 - 10:00 Secondary Workshop • SEPA: Science and Engineering Practices in Action Lee Schmitt, Hamline University 10:00 - 12:00 Sound and Acoustics for Teachers and Students Steve Ethen, Tom Tomashek, and Jason Hall, GO4ST8 Physics 8:00 - 2:30
Relicensure-in-a-Day, K-12 Focus
8:00 AM – Accommodations: Pam McDonald
11:00 AM – ELL & Reflection: Sean Keating
9:00 AM – Mental Health: Mary Morana
12:30 PM – Technology: Marti Sievek
10:00 AM – PBIS: Charles Eisenreich
1:30 PM – Reading: Charlene Irvin-Brown
Friday Keynote Speaker Steve McComas, “The Lake Detective” Blue Water Science, St. Paul, MN
Steve McComas is owner of Blue Water Science in St. Paul, Minnesota. He has been working on lakes and streams for over 40 years and specializes in lake management and lake restoration projects. Over the last 25 years, McComas has developed a unique niche advising lake associations, city governments and other relevant agencies on lake and pond-management issues. He garnered his first lake-sleuthing business by mailing fliers to lake associations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Gradually, McComas carved-out a niche in small-scale, lake and pond management and improvement techniques – such dredging and plant removal. He’s collected his lake-management ideas in two books: Lake Smarts and The Lake and Pond Management Guidebook. Steve has authored over 800 journal publications, magazine articles, and technical reports and has written two books on lake restoration methods describing over 300 projects to improve lake conditions. Steve McComas, also known as the Lake Detective, appears occasionally on Joe Soucheray’s Garage Logic radio show and is a columnist for Outdoor News. Steve has Masters Degrees in civil engineering and in environmental sciences and a Bachelor Degree in biology/geology. Steve started his science career in Faribault, Minnesota when he was 6 years old catching frogs by the Cannon River.
Friday Strand Speakers Session 1 • Schilplin Room
Physics Strand Speaker
Dr. Kevin Haglin, St. Cloud State Univerity Kevin Haglin is the chair of the Department of Physics & Astronomy at St. Cloud State University and an extremely valued member of the university community. He has a unique ability to perceive and address thorny political challenges within the department and university community. Kevin is good at seeing the ‘big picture’ and at addressing challenging planning and scheduling problems. He is sought out by both students and faculty for advice and wisdom on a daily basis.
Session 2 • First American Room
Elementary Sciences Strand Speaker Dr Julie Jackson, Texas State University
Julie Jackson is an associate professor at Texas State University where she is actively involved in science education research. She received her Ph.D. in science education from the University of Texas at Austin, her MA in secondary education from the University of Alabama, and her undergraduate degree in natural science education from the University of South Carolina.
Session 3 • Alexander Room
Earth Science Strand Speaker
Dr. Bryce Hoppie, Minnesota State University, Mankato Bryce Hoppie focuses his teaching efforts on introductory geology courses and those related to environmental and engineering geology. From nutrient cycling in shallow Minnesota lakes to the formation of new crystals in the sediment below 17,000 feet of water in the South Pacific, his research strives to more fully characterize how interactions between water, rock, and life shape the world in which we live. For more information, see his personal webpage or contact him by email.
Session 5 • Weidner Room
Life Science Strand Speaker
Dr Emily Mohl, St Olaf College, Northfield Emily Mohl is an Assistant Professor of Biology and Education at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. She earned a BA in biology and anthropology from Grinnell College, a Masters of Arts in Teaching at Washington University in St. Louis, and a Ph.D. in Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior at the University of Minnesota. She has taught English in China, biology at a private school in St. Louis, and integrated science at a charter school in Chicago. Her current research investigates geographic variation in milkweed plants, an important food source for monarch butterflies. She is coordinating a distributed research and education project involving educators and students repeating the same experiment at multiple institutions to better understand patterns of adaptation in milkweed.
Session 6 • Mithcell Room
Chemistry Strand Speaker
Dr. Alon McCormick, University of Minnesota Alon McCormick has taught in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, and he has had the chance to learn about the Research Experiences for Teachers program at UMN from Angela Osuji, Claire Hypolite, Cassandra Knutson, Jane Wissinger, and Phil Engen. With help from these colleagues, Alon will tell some of that story - including a project on the action of dispersants such as those used in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He’ll also hope to learn more at the conference about other ways that research programs at UMN can better serve STEM education in the state.
Did you know that your MnSTA board of directors includes discipline directors for alternative education and charter schools, biology, chemistry, earth science, elementary, higher education, informal education, and private schools? In addition we have region directors across the state and an executive council. Thanks to several of our discipline directors for serving as strand leaders at this event! View them all on our website - and get connected!
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MnCOSE 2018 Exhibitors
Thank you to our exhibitors! They are here to share their expertise with you! Exhibitor
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Activate Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AgCentric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Amplify. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Anatomy In Clay Learning System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bell Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Carolina Biological Supply Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Climate Generation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Discovery Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 H2O for Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Health Sciences Libraries of MN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Jeffers Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Laser Classroom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 MN Association for Environmental Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 McGraw-Hill Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Minnesota Academy of Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Minnesota Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 MN Ag in the Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 MnSTA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ntnl Assessment of Educational Progress - MDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Nasco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 National Geographic Learning/Cengage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 NSTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PASCO Scientific. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pearson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Science Museum of Minnesota. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Southern MN Center of Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 St Cloud State University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 St. Mary’s University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Twin Cities PBS - Public Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 The Museum of Science, Boston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 University of MN Nano Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 University of MN Arboretum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Valleyfair Amusement Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 YES! Youth Eco Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Visit-a-Vendor and Prize Drawings Our MnCOSE18 Exhibitors have generously donated several wonderful items to be given to our conference participants! We are happy to have our exhibitors with us and encourage each participant to take time to visit with them and learn about what they do! During the day on Friday we will have several door prize drawings at the MnSTA Booth in the exhibit hall. Please come and join the fun as these happen during the day!
Friday Door Prizes - Drawings at 8:55, 10:00, 2:10, 3:15 Special thanks to The Jeffer’s Foundation for providing a Journal for every attendee
Visit-a-Vendor - $100 Cash Drawing Make your way to EACH vendor Friday to collect stamps and fill your Visit-a-Vendor sheet! Fill in ALL the stamps on your Visit-a-Vendor sheet to become eligible to win a $100 CASH prize! Complete and turn in your sheet by 3:10 Friday in the Exhibit Hall - you must be present to win! A second $100 CASH prize will be awarded at the annual meeting at 5:00 PM Friday. Pick up a ticket at the social event at the Marriott for this drawing.
Exhibotor Map - Hawes C Ballroom
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Session 1 Exhibitor Workshop: Make Any Space a MakerSpace! Obie Martin, Pearson
8:00 - 8:45 AM Bell Room elem jr. high
Elementary Makerspaces are everywhere, from television to your public library. Make your classroom into a makerspace without a lot of equipment or cost. All you need is the right attitude and the willingness to promote the innovated thinking in your students. Come try it out for yourself in this fun, hands-on workshop. Introduction to A Framework for K-12 Science Education (the foundation for the next science standards)
Coborn Room
John Olson, Minnesota Department of Education
General The 2019 Minnesota Science Standards will be based on this document. If you will give feedback on the first draft of the standards, it is important to understand the vision of the Framework. Learn about the three dimensions of science learning and the way they may influence standards and instruction. Race to Mars!
Cathy Ilkka, Raven Stream Elementary School Catherine Ilkka,
Edelbrock Room elem jr. high
Life Science Could we really live on Mars in the near future? Students will create a self-sustaining biodome. These systems will include a plant, animal, and a decomposer. They will discuss parts of a food chain as well as a food web. They will construct their own self-sustaining biodome with a 2 liter bottle, soil and water. National Geographic’s Geo-Inquiry Process in Action Elaine Larson, National Geographic Society
Fandel Room jr. high sr. high
General In this highly interactive session participants will learn how The Geo-Inquiry Process connects students to real-world questions, phenomena, and National Geographic explorers in the field. A Daily Dose of Vitamin “N”
Kandy Stevens, Jeffers Foundation/SMSU Claire Macki, Southwest Minnesota State University Savanna Linder, Southwest Minnesota State University
First American Room elem Elementary
Engaging with the outdoors to boost student recommended daily allowance of Vitamin “N” (Nature). Uncover handson activities and strategies to make meaningful connections to learning. Using NAEP Items in Your Classroom
Jennifer Cain, Minnesota Department of Education
Helgeson Room elem jr. high sr. high
General This session will explore how teachers can find and use released items from the NAEP science assessments. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop. Science MCA-III- Alive and Well Since 2012 Jim Wood, Minnesota Department of Education Judi Iverson, Minnesota Department of Education
Marsh Room jr. high sr. high
General This session will look at the MCA-III science assessments and the resources available to educators. Information will include test design, available data, and other resources available to teachers concerning statewide testing. Free Green STEM Resources
Jenna Totz, Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy
Metzroth Room jr. high sr. high
General Bring Green STEM into your classroom with a new documentary, Green Careers for a Changing Climate. Participants will view the documentary and practice hands-on activities to introduce students to Green STEM Careers and skills.
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Physics Strand Speaker
Dr. Kevin Haglin, St. Cloud State University
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Schilplin Room Physics
Science Learning in Nature
Cinda Current, Riverview Elementary
Swisshelm Room elem jr. high
Elementary Bringing children outside into nature creates the natural curiosity needed for them to build their science inquiry skills. Come learn about the many ways to teach life and earth science using the real outdoors and natural artifacts. These lessons are used with students in grades 1-5. The Engineering Design Process Through Hexbug Mazes Jim Schrankler, St. Anthony Park Elementary
Thielman Room elem
Elementary Immerse your students in the engineering design process through Hexbug maze design. Learn how this engaging little toy can motivate your students to utilize the EDP. STEM with the Zoo: Conservation in Water Systems Kristi Berg, Minnesota Zoo
Weidner Room jr. high sr. high Life Science
Join the Minnesota Zoo to explore how innovative engineering design is being used in the field of conservation to protect and care for aquatic animals at the zoo, in Minnesota, and in the wild.
Session 1-2 Replacing Traditional Labs with Greener Alternatives Cassidy Javner, Shakopee High School Cassandra Knutson, White Bear Lake High School
8:00 - 9:50 AM Mitchell Room sr. high
Chemistry Are you interested in teaching core chemistry content with safer materials? Many traditional labs use chemicals that pose hazards to health and the environment. In this session you will learn about replacement labs that use inexpensive materials that are safer to handle, store, and dump down the drain that teach students about the principles of green chemistry. *If you attended last year’s replacement lab session we have some new replacement labs to share this year!
Session 2 NOAA Teacher at Sea - An Alaskan Charting Expedition Eric Koser, Mankato West High School
9:05 - 9:50 AM Alexander Room elem jr. high sr. high
General NOAA places more than 30 teachers alongside research scientists on vessels at sea every summer. Come hear about my 2018 experience and learn how you can apply! Exhibitor Workshop: Bringing STEM to Light Colette DeHarpporte, Laser Classroom, LLC
Bell Room jr. high
Elementary This workshop will leave you confident with delivering a light unit that shines! Light is a fascinating and familiar topic for young kids. It’s also rich and complex, which is great if you are teaching a graduate level course in Quantum Mechanics. But how do you lay the foundation for this exciting topic? What do you teach to the youngest would-be scientists? Take home a FREE kit with 10 ready to go lessons that form the foundation for a comprehensive light unit for grades 4-8. MAXIMUM 50 participants
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Exhibitor Workshop: Reading, Writing, Thinking, and Talking Science: Literacy Strategies in the Science Classroom Mary Kelly, Activate Learning
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Clarke Room jr. high
General Experience a lesson from the phenomenon-based middle school curriculum Investigating and Questioning our World through Science and Technology (IQWST) as a model for how instructional materials can engage children in fluent and contextualized ways of thinking, reading, writing, and talking science. Walk away with literacy tools and strategies that can be implemented in any science classroom! Uses IQWST unit, How can I make new stuff from old stuff? Developing Resilience in the STEM Classroom Bonnie Laabs, Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion
Coborn Room elem jr. high sr. high
General Gain a better understanding of how stress and trauma impacts school success. Learn how to build a trauma sensitive classroom which promotes resilience in learning as it relates to social problems, impulse control, self esteem, and achievement- specifically in a science classroom. Sense Making Tools as We Transition to NGSS Mark Peterson, Benilde-St. Margaret's School
Edelbrock Room jr. high sr. high
Life Science With the advent of new standards for Minnesota closer to the 3D approach to the NGSS, this presentation will give you a handful of tools for your students to better communicate in the language of science. The presenter will be sharing material from a science leadership academy at BSCS. Become a Nat Geo Certified Educator to Join an Interdisciplinary Learning Community Elaine Larson, National Geographic Society
Fandel Room jr. high sr. high
General What does it take to transform kids into explorers? Learn what it means to become a Nat Geo Certified Educator and join an online community of like-minded peers. Elementary Strand Speaker
Dr. Julie Jackson, Texas State University
First American Room Elementary
Baby It's Cold! Liquid Nitrogen Demonstrations for Elementary and Middle School Teachers Denise Black, Bemidji Middle School
Helgeson Room elem jr. high
General This session will provide a shared Google slide presentation about nitrogen, and have live demonstrations using liquid nitrogen safe for elementary and middle school teachers. Tips on safety and obtaining liquid nitrogen will also be covered. Rethinking the Report - Getting Students to Communicate Information in Creative Ways Joe Cossette, Minnetonka High School
Metzroth Room jr. high sr. high
General This session will introduce ideas to rethink the classic presentation assignment by applying extra requirements to the task that force students to truly understand and rephrase. We will focus on two key strategies: Up Goer Five Reports and 24/7 Lectures I Can See Clearly Now
Steve Lindaas, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Whitney Room jr. high sr. high coll
Physics What does your eye prescription mean? We will be reflecting on refraction during this session. Learn about the physics (and biology) of the eye while determining your prescription.
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Session 2-3 Evolution for Middle School Educators Allison Peterson, James Finch,
9:05 - 10:55 AM Weidner Room jr. high
Life Science The Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science helps teachers teach evolution with confidence. Participants will receive a free unit of materials, including many NGSS-based active learning ideas.
Session 3 Earth Science Strand Speaker
Dr. Bryce Hoppie, Minnesota State University, Mankato
10:10 - 10:55 AM Alexander Room Earth Science
Exhibitor Workshop: Water, Water Everywhere: Free National Library of Medicine Resources to Enhance Your Curriculum Katherine Chew, Health Sciences Libraries, University of MInnesota
Bell Room elem jr. high sr. high
General Discover freely available, quality resources (lesson plans, classroom activities, games, apps, videos, etc.) on all environmental aspects of water (from drinking to pollution) to enhance or supplement your science instruction for Pre-K through high school. Computer Science Principles with Code.org Garret Bitker, ZED ALC
Coborn Room sr. high
General Professional Development and Implementation of Computer Science Principles at An Alternative Learning Center. This is designated as an AP class. Life Science 6-12 Feedback on the 1st Draft of the MN Science Standards Jean Tushie, Eden Prairie High School John Olson, Mn Department of Education
Edelbrock Room sr. high
Life Science Learn about the Science Standards review process and the issues the Review Committee is addressing. Review the first draft and provide feedback. For an advanced preview of the process go to bit.ly/MNSciStds The Question Focus as Phenomenon
Marlene Schoeneck, Parkers Prairie High School Mark Peterson, Benilde-St. Margaret
Fandel Room jr. high sr. high
General How can you engage students in scientific concepts, and have them develop ownership of their learning? Learn some simple techniques to pique student interest, and allow them to ask and pursue their own questions, all while getting at needed content. Free, and you can use it tomorrow. What a deal! Building Outdoor Kids
Sarah Gainey, Saint John's Outdoor University
Helgeson Room elem jr. high
General Even brief visits to the natural world play an important role in increasing engagement and connection to the outdoors. Come learn easy ways to connect to standards and curriculum while incorporating the outdoors into your lessons. Looking Ahead to MCA-IV
Judi Iverson, Minnesota Department of Education Jim Wood, Minnesota Department of Education
Marsh Room jr. high sr. high
General New Standards, New Assessments- With the revision of the science standards under way, planning is starting for development of the science MCA-IV. This session will provide the timeline and various steps required to develop new assessments aligned to revised standards. Participants will get a look behind the scenes in development of statewide assessments and the ways educators can contribute to the process.
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Classroom Formative Assessment Techniques Tyler Buchan, Salisbury Composite High School
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Metzroth Room elem jr. high sr. high
General This session will offer practical and adaptable examples of formative classroom assessment techniques that could be incorporated into any science classroom. Creating Environmental Chemistry Models of Minnesota Phenomena Richard Lahti, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Mitchell Room sr. high coll
Chemistry The process and implications of teachers creating spreadsheet models of local phenomena (eutrophication, neonicotinoids, acid rain) that allow deep student interaction will be discussed. Potpourri of Physics Engagement Strategies ChrisAnn Johnson, Apollo High School Heather Johnson, Apollo High School
Schilplin Room sr. high
Physics Participants will engage in activities using toys to introduce concepts, some physics formative assessments, as well as using robots to teach physics. Mobile Phones in Physics
Phil Sexton, Mankato East High School
Whitney Room sr. high
Physics Our smart phones are always collecting information to understand orientation, motion, and location. We will look at the app PhyPhox and how it can be used in a physics classroom.
Session 4 My Experiences on Lake Superior & Lake Michigan ...And How I Implement Great Lakes Literacy Into My Classroom! Joshua Tharaldson, Marshall County Central High School
1:15 - 2:00 PM Alexander Room jr. high sr. high
General Two summer professional development experiences on the Great Lakes have revitalized me as an individual and as a teacher! During this session, participants will learn about my experiences on an EPA research vessel on Lake Superior in 2016 and a tall ship on Lake Michigan in 2018 and how I use those lessons with students in my classroom. Also, learn how you could participate in these PD opportunities through the MN Sea Grant Program! Exhibitor Workshop: Taking a Phenomena-Based Approach to Science Instruction: A New K-8 Science Resource by the Lawrence Hall of Science Peter Brenner, Amplify
Bell Room elem jr. high General
In recent years, rainstorms in Galetown have been unusually severe. Weather is a complex system that affects our daily lives. Understanding how weather events, such as severe rainstorms, take place is important for students to conceptualize weather events in their own community. Students play the role of student forensic meteorologists as they discover how water vapor, temperature, energy transfer, and wind influence local weather patterns in a fictional town called Galetown. They use what they have learned to explain what may have caused rainstorms in Galetown to be unusually severe in recent years. Using Phenomena to Engage ALL students in Learning Science. David Crowther, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Coborn Room jr. high
General The Framework for K-12 Science Education advocate for a Three Dimensional (3D) approach to teaching science. This session will use a natural phenomena to engage participants and then model the three dimensional structure with language strategies for English Language Learners and "ALL" students to model a science lesson with Polymers 3-8th grade.
2018 MnSTA Conference on Science Education Presentation Resources Shared Digitally at www.mnsta.org
How to Transition Your Labs and Assessments to Claim, Evidence and Reasoning Formats Mark Peterson, Benilde-St. Margaret's School
bit.ly/MnCOSE18sharing
Edelbrock Room jr. high sr. high
Life Science How well do your labs and assessment currently focus on students diving into data, coming up with a claim, based on evidence and supported through scientific reasoning? Making this step will change how your students view science class from cookbook to authentic responses. Time to BREAKOUT of Those Old Lessons with Science ESCAPE Rooms! Katie Herrboldt, Apollo High School Karina Sebastian, Apollo High School
Helgeson Room jr. high sr. high
General Encourage student engagement, cooperation, critical thinking and problem solving skills by simulating popular escape rooms in your class! Experience both a physical and digital educational science breakout, get tips and tricks for making your own, and brainstorm ways to utilize breakouts in your classroom! Using a Student’s Passion in a STEM Related Field to Encourage Participation in Science Fairs, Leading Them Toward a Future STEM Related Career Mary Hedenstrom, University of MN Cindy Welsh, Cloquet Middle School Michele Koomen, Gustavus Adolphus College
Metzroth Room sr. high General
This session will illustrate how we have successfully capitalize on a student’s interest in an area of STEM to encourage their participation in such high-stakes science fairs that may inspire them toward a future career in STEM. Microscopic Mycelium: Growing Sustainable Solutions Cassidy Javner, Shakopee High School Cassandra Knutson, White Bear Lake High School
Mitchell Room jr. high sr. high
Chemistry In this session we will explore how GrowBio materials can give students the power to design, create, and test products grown from mycelium and agricultural waste. Through activities that highlight industrial examples of sustainable design and innovative products and processes, students learn about the growing need for sustainable solutions. Come learn how this polystyrene packaging alternative can capture the imagination of the next generation of problem solvers. Breakout! - Building an Escape Room Experience Focused on Content Joe Cossette, Minnetonka High School
Schilplin Room sr. high
Physics Using the BreakoutEDU model of escape room lessons, participants will work through a task focused on either Circuit Analysis or Work, Power, and Energy. We will also discuss ways to incorporate these experiences in our own classrooms. Ok Go Sandbox - STEM the in Elementary Classroom Alison Haugh, Glacier Hills Elementary School
Swisshelm Room elem jr. high
Elementary Discover how to integrate STEM (specifically gravity and other forces of motion) into your classroom with OkGo Sandbox - a collaboration between the band Ok Go and the Playful Learning Lab at the University of St.Thomas. Elementary Science K-5 Feedback on the 1st Draft of the MN Science Standards Jill Jensen, Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science John Olson, MDE
Thielman Room elem
Elementary Learn about the Science Standards review process and the issues the Review Committee is addressing. Review the first draft and provide feedback. For an advanced preview of the process go to bit.ly/MNSciStds Trees! Trees! Trees!
Melanie Reap, Winona State University
Weidner Room elem jr. high sr. high Life Science
An Introduction to the Resources Available with the Winona State University Arboretum
2018 MnSTA Conference on Science Education Presentation Resources Shared Digitally at www.mnsta.org
Where Does the Energy Go?: Using Evidence-Based Reasoning to Connect Energy and Motion Marta Stoeckel-Rogers, Tartan High School
bit.ly/MnCOSE18sharing
Whitney Room sr. high
Physics In this lesson, students use video analysis to determine what causes a bouncy ball to dissipate energy. The lesson includes whiteboarding and discussion, culminating in a CER.
Session 4-5 Incorporating the Read Aloud in Science Leah Bulver, Gustavus Adolphus College Katrina Imison-Mazy, Gustavus Adolphus College
1:15 - 3:05 PM First American Room elem
Elementary There are so many read aloud texts relevant to current science topics! Discover new favorites to launch a STEM challenge or support your classroom inquiry.
Session 5 Studying Wavelength by Modeling Filters and Processing Astronomical Images Robert Palmer, University of Minnesota Felicia Leammukda, University of Minnesota Bonnie Boyd, Minneapolis Public Schools
2:20 - 3:05 PM Alexander Room jr. high sr. high coll General
Participants will explore model astronomical filters and process representational color images from online data bases. You will need a laptop with astroimage or other FITS file processor installed. Exhibitor Workshop: 10 Plants That Changed Minnesota Mary Meyer, University of Minnesota
Bell Room sr. high
Earth Science This workshop will guide teachers in learning what the 10 plants are that changed Minnesota and provide examples of classroom activities for middle and high school students. Activities include math, science, and language arts. A free teachers handbook and copy of the 10 Plants That Changed Minnesota book will be provided for all life science teachers. Come and see these fun activities that will help you and your students learn more about plants! STEMify Your Teaching: Bring True Integration to Your Classroom Thomas Meagher, Owatonna Public Schools
Coborn Room elem jr. high
General STEM, ESTEM & STEAM: What's the difference? Learn effective integration to get your class involved in exploring the world around them; it's not what we teach, it's HOW we teach. Honoring Students' Social and Emotional Needs Ryan Lester, Hmong College Prep Academy
Fandel Room jr. high sr. high coll
General When we consider our classes, we often look to what content students will learn, how they will learn and how we will assess them. What if we spent more time honoring our shared humanity and considered their feelings in our classrooms and the learning process? Giving Students Control - Individualized Pacing Emily Koehler, Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High
Helgeson Room sr. high
General Learn about how I created a classroom environment where students take control of their learning - specifically the pace at which they learn. Independent learning, guided inquiry, Google tools, and how to communicate with parents will be discussed. Benefits to Being a NSTA Member
Brenda Walsh, NSTA District IX Director/Eden Prairie High School
Marsh Room elem jr. high sr. high coll
General Join me in talking about the benefits of joining NSTA. We will talk about what NSTA can do to help you learn and grow as a teacher. I will also talk about awards and leadership opportunities that are available with NSTA.
2018 MnSTA Conference on Science Education Presentation Resources Shared Digitally at www.mnsta.org
Inspiring Students in the Three-Dimensional Learning with Independent Research Projects Cindy Welsh, Cloquet Middle School Michele , Gustavus Adolphus College Mary Hedenstrom, University of MN
bit.ly/MnCOSE18sharing
Metzroth Room jr. high General
This session will illustrate how we use student centered independent research projects to develop Three-Dimensional Learning. Teaching Inquiry and Engineering Through Sustainable Polymers in a Chemistry Classroom Cassandra Knutson, White Bear Lake High School Cassidy Javner, Shakopee High School Jane Wissinger, University of Minnesota
Mitchell Room sr. high Chemistry
Plastics are ubiquitous in our lives and provide an accessible platform for teaching sustainability while addressing chemistry content standards. In this session we will describe three experiments that highlight modern approaches to environmentally-friendly materials from renewable resources that are designed for degradation. Each of the experiments are inquiry-based and address engineering standards. Branching Out Budding Scientists Leaf it to Me Dan Gruhlke, Eastivew Education Center
Thielman Room elem
Elementary Have you observed the oaks' mast this year? What causes the hole in an acorn? Do pine cones really demonstrate the Fibonacci sequence? Trees surround us year round , and they provide an excellent avenue for inquiry, sorting, patterning, classification, and computation-thinking. Come discover or test your knowledge of some familiar friends of Minnesota (also PLT Primer). Life Science Strand Speaker Dr. Emily Mohl, St. Olaf College
Weidner Room Life Science
Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics 6-12 Feedback on the 1st Draft of the MN Science Standards Eric Koser, Mankato West High School Angela Osuji, Washburn High School John Olson, MN Department of Education
Whitney Room jr. high sr. high Physics
Learn about the Science Standards review process and the issues the Review Committee is addressing. Review the first draft and provide feedback via a survey. For an advanced preview of the process go to bit.ly/MNSciStds
Session 5-6 Radio Science
Tom Tomashek, Minnetonka High School
2:20 - 4:10 PM Schilplin Room sr. high
Physics Radio was invented in the 1890’s and continues to evolve to this day. From broadcast radio to personal communication like cell phones, radio is all around us. In this session we’ll investigate how you might include a bit of radio science in your teaching. This session will be followed by a make and take session where we’ll construct a simple crystal radio, a great demo or student activity. Aha! "Light Doesn't Come Out of Someone's Eyes!" - Modeling Light and Sight Phenomena David McGill, Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet School
Swisshelm Room elem
Elementary What is light? Where does it come from? How do we use light to see things? In this hands-on grade 4 unit, we investigate light phenomena and build a model to represent how we use light to see objects. Participants will test their understanding of light and manipulate objects to create a physical model of light, light rays, and describe how objects become illuminated. This unit was selected to be a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. I will share my experiences that might help if you are interested in applying for this prestigious award. Expect to have fun and be engaged!
2018 MnSTA Conference on Science Education Presentation Resources Shared Digitally at www.mnsta.org
bit.ly/MnCOSE18sharing
Session 6 Earth Science: 6-12 Feedback on the 1st Draft of the MN Science Standards Haley Kalina, Alexandria Public Schools John Olson, MDE
3:25 - 4:10 PM Alexander Room jr. high sr. high
Earth Science Learn about the Science Standards review process and the issues the Review Committee is addressing. Review the first draft and provide feedback via a survey. For an advanced preview of the process go to bit.ly/MNSciStds Exhibitor Workshop: Innovative Approach to Teaching Anatomy: Building Body Systems in Clay Dan Whisler, Anatomy in Clay Learning System
Bell Room jr. high sr. high coll
Life Science Build on our MANIKEN models and learn how other amazing instructors are using this innovative and creative system to increase student success. In this fun, hands on workshop you will learn how to build the rotator cuff and muscles of facial expression out of clay. Building different types of muscles, muscle fibers and attachment sites with the Anatomy in Clay Learning systems will help your students create lifelong retention of the importance and function of muscles in the human body. Come build with us! Tetrahymena Thermophilus as a Model Organism in Biology/Life Science Mark Peterson, Benilde-St. Margaret's School
Edelbrock Room jr. high sr. high
Life Science ASSET is an NIH SEPA funded science education outreach program at Cornell University. ASSET has developed a variety of modular science education materials designed to stimulate hands-on, inquiry-based learning of fundamental biological concepts. Each ASSET lab module features living Tetrahymena, a single-celled protozoan that is safe and easy to grow and work with, and that exhibits many of the biological characteristics of larger multicellular organisms. The presenter will share his journey in using this free service. FREE! Sane Implementation of Argument Driven Inquiry (ADI) in Your Classroom Marlene Schoeneck, Parkers Prairie High School
Fandel Room jr. high sr. high
General If you want to try Argument Driven Inquiry in your classroom, and aren't sure how to get started, or if you have tried it and are "stuck", this is the session for you. Come and try out an ADI lab, ask questions, and glean ideas from colleagues. Teaching Science Outdoors: Lesson and Ideas Joshua Tharaldson, Marshall County Central High School
Helgeson Room elem jr. high sr. high
General In this session, participants will hear how one teacher from NW Minnesota takes advantage of the outdoor spaces near his school throughout the year to teach science to his students. These lessons are used with 7-12th grade classes but could be adapted for elementary classes. After sharing ideas on how you can create meaningful lessons with your students, participants will work through a hands-on activity that you can use with your students tomorrow! Chemistry Strand Speaker
Dr. Alon McCormick, University of Minnesota
Mitchell Room Chemistry
Getting Physical or Physical on the Cheap Dan Gruhlke, Eastivew Education Center
Thielman Room elem
Elementary Physical Science can be a blast...literally. Come test, or maybe just work out some frustration, or have some plane (yes, pun intended) fun with objects in motion. We'll have toothpick and disc tops, peppermint wheel cars, PVC rockets, simple boomerangs, and the classic paper airplanes.
2018 MnSTA Conference on Science Education Presentation Resources Shared Digitally at www.mnsta.org
The Science of a GMO
Sue Knott, Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Keri Sidle, Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom
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Weidner Room sr. high
Life Science GMOs and biotechnology are hot topics that can provide an engaging example of science in the real world to 9-12 students. Participants in this session will complete hands-on activities focusing on GMOs as well as additional plant modification methods including cross-breeding, mutagenesis, polyploidy and gene editing. Attendees will be provided with free hands-on lesson plans and experience with tools for investigating GMOs and plant science. Unique Model Conceptualizes Periodic Law Chuck Handlon, Retired
Whitney Room sr. high
Chemistry The “standard” Periodic Table does not illustrate the Periodic Law because of its “breaks”. The Alexander Arrangement of Elements is a three dimensional model which verifies the Periodic Law. Elements are arranged by atomic number with no breaks yet remain in groups aligned with their common electron configurations.
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Elementary Share-a-thon! 15 teachers with treasures to share!
Session III 10:10 - 10:55 AM
Session VI 3:25 - 4:10
Innovative Approach to Teaching Anatomy: Building Body Systems in Clay: Dan Whisler, Anatomy in Clay Learning System.
Bell Room
10 Plants That Changed Minnesota: Mary Meyer, University of Minnesota.
Taking a PhenomenaBased Approach to Science Instruction: A New K-8 Science Resource by the Lawrence Hall of Science: Peter Brenner, Amplify. Bringing STEM to Light: Colette DeHarpporte, Laser Classroom, LLC.
Water, Water Everywhere: Free National Library of Medicine Resources to Enhance Your Curriculum: Katherine Chew, Health Sciences Libraries, University of MInnesota.
Make any Space a MakerSpace! Obie Martin, Pearson.
Bryce Hoppie, Earth Science Strand Speaker
Alexander Room
Unique Model Conceptualizes Periodic Law: Chuck Handlon, Retired
Studying Wavelength by My Experiences with Lake Earth Science 6-12 Modeling Filters and Superior and Lake feedback on the 1st draft of Processing Astronomical Michigan: Josh Tharaldson, the MN Science Standards: Images: Robert Palmer and Marshall County Central Haley Kalina, Alexandria Felicia Leammukda, High School Public Schools University of Minnesota
Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics 6-12 Feedback on the 1st Draft of the MN Science Standards: Eric Koser, Mankato West High School, Angela Osuji, Washburn High School, and John Olson, MN Department of Education
Radio Science: Tom Tomashek, Minnetonka High School
NOAA Teacher at Sea An Alaskan Charting Expedition: Eric Koser, Mankato West High School
Where Does the Energy Go?: Using EvidenceBased Reasoning to Connect Energy and Motion: Marta StoeckelRogers, Tartan High School
Breakout! - Building an Escape Room Experience Focused on Content: Joe Cossette, Minnetonka High School
Alon McCormick, Chemistry Strand Speaker
Aha! "Light doesn't come out of someone's eyes!" Modeling Light and Sight Phenomena: David McGill, Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet School
Microscopic Mycelium: Teaching Inquiry and Growing Sustainable Engineering through Solutions: Cassidy Javner, Sustainable Polymers in a Shakopee High School, and Chemistry Classroom: Cassandra Knutson, White Cassandra Knutson, White Bear Lakes High School Bear Lake High School, and Cassidy Javner, Shakoppe High School
Ok Go Sandbox - STEM the in Elementary Classroom: Alison Haugh, Glacier Hills Elementary School
Incorporating the Read Aloud in Science: Leah Bulver and Katrina Mison-Mazy, Gustavus Adophus College
Whitney Room
General Session, MnSTA Awards, Lunch
Session V 2:20 - 3:05 PM
Elementary Science K-5 Branching Out Budding Feedback on the 1st Draft Scientists Leaf it to Me: Dan Getting Physical or Physical of the MN Science Gruhlke, Eastivew Standards: Jill Jensen, on the Cheap: Dan Gruhlke, Education Center Glaicer Hills Elementary Eastivew Education Center School of Arts and Science, and John Olson, Minnesota Department of Education
Session IV 1:15 - 2:00 PM
Mobile phones in Physics: Phil Sexton, Mankato East High School
Kevin Haglin, Physics Strand Speaker
Potpourri of Physics Engagement Strategies: Chris Ann Johnson and Heather Johnson, Apollo High School
Creating Environmental Chemistry Models of Minnesota Phenomena: Replacing Traditional Labs with Greener Alternatives: Richard Lahti, Minnesota Cassidy Javner, Shakopee High School, and State University Moorhead Cassandra Knutson, White Bear Lakes High School and Autumn Welcome, Martin County West High School
Science Learning in Nature: Cinda Current, Riverview Elementary
A Daily Dose of Vitamin N: Kandy Stevens, Jeffers Foundation/SMSU, and Claire Macki and Savanna Linder, SMSU
The Engineering Design Process through Hexbug Mazes: Jim Schrankler, St. Anthony Park Elementary
Session II 9:05 - 9:50 AM
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Schilplin Room
Mitchell Room
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I Can See Clearly Now: Steve Lindaas, Isaac Skalsky, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Physics & Chemistry
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Science MCA-III- Alive and well since 2012: Jim Wood and Judi Iverson, Minnesota Department of Education
Fandel Room
Marsh Room
Looking ahead to MCAIV: Judi Iverson and Jim Wood, Minnesota Department of Education
The Question Focus as Phenomenon: Marlene Schoeneck, Parkers Prairie High School, and Mark Peterson, BenildeSt. Margaret
Helgeson Room
Become a Nat Geo Certified Educator to Join an Interdisciplinary Learning Community: Elaine Larson, National Geographic Society
Baby it's cold! Liquid Nitrogen demonstrations Using NAEP Items in Building Outdoor Kids: Your Classroom: Jennifer for elementary and middle Sarah Gainey, Saint school teachers: Denise Cain, Minnesota John's Outdoor University Black, Bemidji Middle Department of Education School
Metzroth Room
National Geographic’s Geo-Inquiry Process in Action: Elaine Larson, National Geographic Society
How to Transition Your Labs and Assessments to Claim, Evidence and Reasoning Formats: Mark Peterson, Benilde-St. Margaret's School
Trees! Trees! Trees! Melanie Reap, Winona State University
Time to BREAKOUT of those old lessons with science ESCAPE rooms! Kathryn Herrboldt and Karina Sebastian, Apollo High School
Using a Student’s Passion in a STEM Related Field to Encourage Participation in Science Fairs, Leading Them Toward a Future STEM Related Career: Mary Hedenstrom, University of Minnesota, Cindy Welsh, Cloquet Middle School, and Michele Koomen, Gustavus Adolphus College
Using Phenomena to General Engage ALL Students: Session, Computer Science Principles with Code.org: Garret Bitker, ZED ALC David Crowther, Former MnSTA NSTA President Awards, Lunch
Rethinking the Report Classroom Formative Getting Students to Assessment Techniques: Communicate Information Tyler Buchan, Free Green STEM Resources: Jenna Totz, Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy; in Creative Ways: Joe Salisbury Cossette, Minnetonka Composite High School High School
Developing Resilience in the STEM classroom: Bonnie Laabs, Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion
Reading, Writing, Thinking, and Talking Science: Literacy Strategies in the Science Classroom: Mary Kelly, Activate Learning.
Life Science 6-12 Sense Making Tools as Feedback on the 1st Draft We Transition to NGSS: of the MN Science Mark Peterson, Benilde- Standards: Jean Tushie, St. Margaret's School Eden Prairie High School, and John Olson, MN Department of Education
Evolution for Middle School Educators: Alison Peterson and James Finch, Minnetonka High School
Coborn Room
Race to Mars! Cathy IIkka, Raven Stream Elementary School
STEM with the Zoo: Conservation in Water Systems, Kristi Berg, Minnesota Zoo
Introduction to A Framework for K-12 Science Education (the foundation for the next science standards): John Olson, Minnesota Department of Education
Clarke Room
Edelbrock Room
Weidner Room
Keynote Speaker
Benefits to Being a NSTA Member: Brenda Walsh, NSTA District IX Director/Eden Prairie High School
Honoring students' social and emotional needs: Ryan Lester, Hmong College Prep Academy
Giving Students Control Individualized Pacing: Emily Koehler, Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High
Inspiring Students in the Three-Dimensional Learning with Independent Research Projects: Cindy Welsh, Cloquet Middle School, Mary Hedenstrom, University of Minnestoa, and Michele Koomen, Gustavus Adolphus College
STEMify Your Teaching: Bring True Integration to Your Classroom: Thomas Meagher, Owatonna Public Schools
Life Science Strand Speaker, Emily Mohl
Sane Implementation of Argument Driven Inquiry (ADI) in Your Classroom: Marlene Schoeneck, Parkers Prairie High School
Teaching Science Outdoors: Lesson and Ideas: Josh Tharaldson, Marshall County Central High School
Tetrahymena thermophilus as a Model Organism in Biology/Life Science: Mark Peterson, Benilde-St. Margaret's School
The Science of a GMO: Sue Knott and Keri Sidle, Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom
Saturday Workshops Interactive Word Walls Dr. Julie Jackson Assistant Professor,
Dept of Curriculum and Instruction Texas State University Elementary School Focus
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM • Weidner Room An interactive word wall is basically a large graphic organizer displaying critical vocabulary on the wall. It is thematic or unit-based and includes pictures or graphics related to the words. The benefits of an interactive word wall are outstanding for all students, not just language learners! This is helpful for students of all ages! The interactive word wall is structured in the form of a graphic organizer where students are able to grasp and organize information easily. Words become related to one another and connections are built.
Science and Engineering Practices in Action Lee Schmitt
Associate Director of Professional Development Hamline University School of Education Middle and High School Focus
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM • Bell/Alexander Room Join your K-12 science colleagues for an active investigation of a new series of six online professional development modules focused on Asking Questions, Using Models, Constructing Explanations, Designing Investigations, Arguing from Evidence and Evaluating/Communicating Information. Each module provides a set of interactive sessions designed to help teachers teach the practices of science and engineering more directly and more often. Bring your laptop! Lee Schmitt served as Associate Director of Professional Development and faculty member in the School of Education at Hamline University where he developed and implemented grant-funded programs, professional development workshops, and courses in the areas of science teaching and learning. A sample of programs Schmitt has directed include MnSTEP, TIMES, BioTIC, PhASE, ChemCAL, Chem4All, Physics4All and WaterWorks. Now retired from Hamline, Schmitt keeps busy with STEM consulting, workshops, and as CoPI of the SEPA grant. He has served on the MnSTA and MESTA Boards most recently as MnSTA President 2014-16. Schmitt has 18 years of classroom experience as a science teacher, 11 years as Director of Teacher Programs at the Science Museum of Minnesota, and 11 years supporting science teachers and science education at Hamline University.
Sound and Acoustics for Teachers and Students
Steve Ethen, Tom Tomashek, and Jason Hall GO4ST8 Physics, MnSTA Middle and High School Focus
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM • First American/Thielman Room
Research-based, interactive, student tested lessons and laboratory activities along with several assessments using the material developed by the Acoustical Society of America will be used to explore a range of topics including medical imaging, animal bioacoustics, physical and psychological acoustics, speech, audiology, and architectural acoustics at a K-12 level!
Relicensure in a Day! 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM • Stockinger Suites - 2nd floor Join your K-12 science colleagues in courses to meet current relicensure requirements! 8:00 AM - Accommodations with Pam McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . Swisshelm/Whitney Room 9:00 AM - Mental Health with Mary Morana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michell/Schilplin Room 10:00 AM - PBIS with Charles Eisenreich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swisshelm/Whitney Room 11:00 AM - ELL & Reflection with Sean Keating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michell/Schilplin Room 12:00 - 12:30 Lunch Break, on your own 12:30 PM - Technology with Marti Sievek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swisshelm/Whitney Room 1:30 PM - Reading with Charlene Irvin-Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michell/Schilplin Room
MnCOSE 2018 Conference Planning Committee Mary Haberman, MnCOSE Conference Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MN Valley ALC, MnSTA Board Eric Koser, MnCOSE Conference Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mankato West High School, MnSTA WebMaster Joe Reymann, MnCOSE Exhibits Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Retired, MnSTA Treasurer Michael Urban, MnCOSE Program Co-Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . Bemidji State University, MnSTA Reg 1&2 Nichole Christofferson-Weston, MnCOSE Program Co-Coordinator. . . . . . . . . Menahga School, Menahga Jill Jensen, MnCOSE Marketing and PR Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glacier Hills Elementary School, Eagan
MnSTA Strand Leaders
Mark Peterson, MnSTA Biology Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benilde-St. Margaret’s School, St. Louis Park Angela Osuji, MnSTA Chemistry Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washburn High School, Minneapolis Haley Kalina, MnSTA Earth Science Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discovery Middle School, Alexandria Jill Jensen, MnSTA Elementary Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glacier Hills Elementary School, Eagan Amy Bodin, MnSTA Elementary Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Myers-Wilkins Elementary, Duluth Tom Tomashek, MnSTA Physics Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka
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Friday Evening Activities After your last session ends, join us at 4:30 in the Chanticleer Room at the Marrriott for snacks and networking. We’ll hold our MnSTA Annual Meeting and give away a second $100 cash prize! Watch for opportunities to meet your regional directors and share your experiences from the day! Your completed “Visit-a-Vendor” sheet is your ticket to be eligible to win $100 cash in the 3:15 drawing! Then al l you have to do is ‘show up; to be eligible to win the second $100 cash prize at the MnSTA Annual Meeting!! You must be present to win...so don’t miss out on this chance. Get started with a guide on the visitors bureau...and use the hashtag #mncose18 during our event
Acknowledgements Thanks to Ed Hessler for countless years of support as our now former MnSTA Executive Secretary! The MnSTA Conference on Science Education would not happen without the teamwork of the MnSTA Board of Directors! Thanks to the team at Exposure Labs for sharing their film “Chasing Coral” with us! Did you miss it? Check it out on Netflix!
Thank you to the Norb and Greg at the Mankato Area Public Schools Print Shop. For several years running, MAPS has supported our event by printing of this program!
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