MnCOSE 2017 Program by MnSTA

November 10-11, 2017 Rivers Edge Convention Center

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It is the mission of MnSTA to stimulate, coordinate, and improve science teaching and learning for all.

Welcome to St. Cloud and the seventh 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! The conference planning team has assembled an outstanding program filled with exciting workshop sessions, featured strand speakers, a popular keynote, a preconference workshop with the Jeffers Foundation, a Friday afternoon social and annual MnSTA meeting, four outstanding Saturday workshops, including relicensure-in-a-day. 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 yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, 2018, in St. Cloud.

Michele Koomen Eric Koser MnSTA President Conference Manager

Mary Haberman Conference Coordinator

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Your opinion counts--share your voice! MnSTA is seeking information from our membership to inform two current initiatives of the MnSTA Board of Directors. 1. The Minnesota Science Teachers Association is seeking information from our membership as we begin a strategic planning process for the organization. We are asking our members for information about the organization itself, professional development, communication, including social media, and our Minnesota Conference on Science Education (MnCOSE). The survey should take about 15 minutes. Thank you for helping us with our strategic planning! Strategic Planning Survey:

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2. The Minnesota Science Teachers Association is developing a position statement on curriculum and instruction regarding climate change. We are asking our members for information on your teaching practices that can help shape our statement. Global Climate Chage Survey:

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Thursday 5:00 - 8:00

Registration Open, Exhibitor Setup, Rivers Edge Convention Center

6:00 - 9:00

Jeffer’s Workshop: Team Teching with Mother Nature, Courtyard by Marriott

Friday 7:15 - 8:00 7:30

Registration Continues Continental Breakfast Available, Rivers Edge Convention Center, Hawes B Exhibits Open, Hawes B

8:00 - 8:45

Presentation Session 1

9:05 - 9:50

Presentation Session 2

10:00

Prize Drawing, Hawes B

10:10 - 10:55

Presentation Session 3

11:10 - 11:45 11:45 - 12:30

Welcome and Greeting, Hawes B MnSTA Science Teaching Awards Keynote Speaker: Jim Kakalios, Author, U of MN Physics and Astro, Hawes B

12:30 - 1:30

Lunch Available and Exhibits Remain Open, Hawes B

1:00 Prize Drawing, Hawes B 1:30 - 2:15

Presentation Session 4

2:25 2:35 - 3:20

Prize Drawing, Hawes B

Presentation Session 5

3:30

Visit-a-Vendor $100 Cash Prize Drawing, Hawes B

3:40 - 4:25

Presentation Session 6

4:30 - 5:30

Reception and Social Event MnSTA Annual Meeting, Chanticleer Room, Courtyard by Marriott $100 Cash Prize Drawing

Evening

Network and Connect with Twitter with #MnCOSE17

Saturday Breakfast not provided • Saturday-Only Registration Available 8:00 -10:00 SEPA Workshop with Lee Schmitt Middle and High School Focus

10:00 - 12:00

Squishy Circuits Steve Ethan, Tom Tomashek, and Jason Hall, |of Gopher State Physics Middle and High School Focus

8:00 - 2:00 8:00 - 2:00

Code.org Workshop, Elementary Focus Relicensure-in-a-Day, K-12 Focus

Friday Keynote Speaker Jim Kakalios

University of Minnesota, School of Physics and Astronomy

Author, The Physics of Superheroes, The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics, and The Physics of Everyday Things: The Extraordinary Science Behind an Ordinary Day.

Kakalios is the Taylor Distinguished Professor in the University of Minnesota’s School of Physics and Astronomy. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Chicago in 1985; he worked as a post-doctoral research associate at the Xerox – Palo Alto Research Center; and then in 1988, having had enough of those California winters, joined the faculty of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota. His popular science book The Physics Of Superheroes was published in 2005 in the U.S. and the U.K., and has been translated into six languages. The spectacular second edition was published in November 2009, followed by The Amazing Story Of Quantum Mechanics in 2010. His new book The Physics Of Everyday Things: The Extraordinary Science Behind an Ordinary Day will be published by Crown Books in May 2017. In 2007, in response to a request from the National Academy of Sciences, he served as the science consultant for the Warner Bros. superhero film Watchmen. In 2009 Kakalios made a short video on the Science of Watchmen, which was viewed over 1.8 million times on youtube.com. This video won an Upper Midwest Regional Emmy award in the alternative Media: Arts/Entertainment category in 2009 and was nominated for a WEBBY award in 2010. His research interests include nanocrystalline and amorphous semiconductors, pattern formation in sandpiles and fluctuation phenomena in neurological systems. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and has served as the Chair of the APS Committee on Informing the Public, Past-Chair of the APS Forum on Outreach and Engaging the Public. His efforts at science communication and public outreach have been recognized with the 2014 AAAS Public Engagement with Science Award and the American Institute of Physics’ 2016 Andrew Gemant Award. He has been reading comic books longer than he has been studying physics.

Friday Strand Speakers Session 1 • Schilplin Room

Physics Strand Speaker • Dr. Kevin Haglin

Professor of Physics • St. Cloud State Univerity We investigate a few dynamical systems searching for “unexpected responses”. Specifically, we demonstrate and explain precession of a spinning wheel, oscillations of a springy pendulum, motion of circular and elliptical clutches, and lastly, we examine projectile motion and search for extrema.

Session 2 • Alexander Room

Earth Science Strand Speaker •

Dr. Kent Kirkby, University of Minnesota While a carbonate stratigrapher and sedimentologist in a previous life, my present activities at the University of Minnesota fall in the realm of educational research – exploring new and better ways to convey our knowledge of our Earth. In particular, I am fascinated by the intersection of earth processes and human society, how earth processes have affected human history and how human activities continue to dramatically affect our world. As earth scientists, we have a responsibility to more effectively convey our understanding of the Earth, especially in a world where many of the most pressing issues affecting future generations are related to earth processes.

Session 3 • First American Room “Engage, Explore, and Empower!”

Elementary Sciences Strand Speaker • Dr. Patricia Paulson, Bethel University

Dr. Paulson has taught at all levels, from kindergarten to college, and served as the curriculum coordinator for science for Anoka-Hennepin ISD #11 prior to coming to Bethel. Her major areas of research are in authentic instruction in STEM, including the emphasis of scientific practices and performance assessments. She has also worked extensively to address gender issues and science teaching practices.

Session 5 • Weidner Room

Life Science Strand Speaker • Dr. Paul Myers, University of Minnesota, Morris

Paul Z. (“PZ”) Myers is an associate professor of biology at the University of Minnesota Morris, where he teaches cell biology, genetics, development, and evolution. He received a BS degree in zoology from the University of Washington in 1979, a Ph.D. in biology from the Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Oregon, and did post-doctoral work at the University of Utah. In his spare time, he maintains a blog called Pharyngula in which he expresses his strong opinions about biology, culture, and politics.

Session 6 • Mithcell Room

Chemistry Strand Speaker •

Dr. Dr. Roger Kugel, University of Cinncinati Roger Kugel received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at Stanford University under Dr. Henry Taube. He did post-doctoral research at Argonne National Laboratory studying laser isotope separation. He worked at Nalco Chemical Company in Chicago in their Fuel Treatment Group for three years before joining the faculty at Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota, where he taught General and Physical Chemistry for 33 years.

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 2017 Exhibitors

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American Society for Clinical Lab Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Amplify Education & The Lawrence Hall of Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Andamio Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Animal Rights Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bell Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dome Bethel University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Climate Generation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 David Blais Microscope Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Discovery Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 E4Effort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 EverFi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 H2O for Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Hiawatha Academies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 IPS Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Jeffers Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Luther Crest Bible Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MN Agriculture In the Classroom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 MN Association for Environmental Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 MN Department of Transportation Aeronautics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 MN DNR Firewise in the Classroom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 MN Federal Jr Duck Stamp Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 MN Field Trip Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 MN Landscape Arboretum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 MN Nano Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 MN Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Nano-Link Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 National Geographic/CENGAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Native Sky Watchers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 NSTA/MnSTA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Pearson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Pine Grove Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 SparkPoint Innovations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 St Cloud State University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 The Raptor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Twin City PBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 U of MN - Twin Cities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Valleyfair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Wolf Ridge Environmental Learnong Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 YES! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Visit-a-Vendor and Prize Drawings Our MnCOSE17 Exhibitors have generosly 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 in the exhibit hall. Please come and join the fun as these happen during the day! O.H. Door

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Session 1 Exhibitor Workshop: Climate Change Science In Your Classroom

Megan Van Loh, Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy

8:00 - 8:45 AM Bell Room jr. high sr. high Exhibitor Workshop

Learn about resources, activities, and trainings that support educators to start or continue teaching about climate change using Climate Generationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free curriculum. The entire curricula suite is science-based and interdisciplinary and uses NGSS as a framework.

Got Tech? Now What? Use of Technology for Formative Assessments Jean Tushie, Eden Prairie High School Brenda Walsh, Eden Prairie High School, NSTA District IX Director

Clarke Room sr. high General

In this session, we will share different applications of technology that we use use for formative assessments. Participants please bring a laptop.

Alternative School Science - or How to Do It Differently Garret Bitker, Zumbro Education District ALC

Coborn Room sr. high General

A look at how alternative schools offer different choices and methods for students to earn credits in science, including project based learning, online courses and cooperative learning.

Hunting the Hunter: FREE HHMI Biointeractive Activity: Using DNA Profiling to Investigate Elephant Poaching Dawn Norton, Minnetonka High School

Edelbrock Room sr. high coll Life Science

In this session, teachers will complete a FREE HHMI Biointeractive activity to explore actual cases (adapted to be approachable by students) in which scientists use DNA profiling to investigate the elephant poaching that supplies the ivory trade. This activity is appropriate for advanced middle school life science courses, all levels of high school biology, and in a college introductory biology course.

Science of Food for Early Learners

Keri Sidle, Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Sue Knott, Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom

First American Room elem Elementary

Students love food â&#x20AC;&#x201C; discover the science involved in producing it! Participants will complete standards-based, hands-on activities that can be immediately introduced in their classrooms. Resources focusing on food production and gardening will be shared.

Drawing in Science: The When, How, and Why of Science Drawings Richard Lahti, Minnesota State University Moorhead Tia Thysell, Minnesota State University Moorhead

Helgeson Room elem jr. high sr. high coll General

They say a picture is worth 1000 words. Students communicate increasingly through text. Scientific drawing is a rewarding learning skill that must be taught explicitly.

Preparing for the Science Standards Review in 2018-19 John Olson, Minnesota Dept. of Education

Marsh Room elem jr. high sr. high coll General

Learn the process for reviewing the Minnesota Science Standards and explore the research about science education that is likely to influence the next set of standards. You will be able to provide input and experience teaching strategies that are based on the potential standards.

Empower Students to Take Charge of Learning Katie Melgaard, Marshall County Central Schools

Metzroth Room sr. high General

Students need to be in charge of their own learning. Hear strategies one teacher has used to help empower students as well as discuss other possible strategies. We will focus on specific strategies that do not require a complete overhaul of your current curriculum.

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Finding Chemistry Connections in Climate Change Jason Olson, Park Center IB World School

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Mitchell Room jr. high sr. high coll Chemistry

Learn about incorporating climate change concepts into your chemistry curriculum to help provide context for students and apply their understanding of chemistry to real-world problems.

Physics Strand Speaker: Teachable Surprises in Classical Physics Dr. Kevin Haglin, St. Cloud State University

Schilplin Room

We investigate a few dynamical systems searching for â&#x20AC;&#x153;unexpected responsesâ&#x20AC;?. Specifically, we demonstrate and explain precession of a spinning wheel, oscillations of a springy pendulum, motion of circular and elliptical clutches, and lastly, we examine projectile motion and search for extrema.

ECOTIME: Integrating Environmental Education David Grack, Jeffers Foundation

Swisshelm Room elem jr. high Elementary

This interactive session presents a sample of quick, easy, environmentally themed, multidisciplinary lessons that are aligned with state academic standards. Leave with the 150 Ecotime activities that fit within your morning meetings format and engage students with science focused greetings, activities, and lessons suitable for news and announcements.

Paper Airplanes and Engineering!

Thielman Room

Creating a Minnesota Backyard: Looking at Many Possible Factors.

Weidner Room jr. high

Michele Koomen, Gustavus Adolphus College elem jr. high Kirsten Matthews, Gustavus Adolphus College Elementary Elisabeth McCabe, Laura Katchmark, Gustavus Adolphus College In our session, we will share a unit we developed for upper elementary students that include the practices of science and engineering and disciplinary literacy (reading and writing) for all students. Nicole Hosek, Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science Gretchen Lansing, Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science

Life Science

This class will incorporate Minnesota language arts, math, science and technology standards while creating a backyard environment using an iPad/tablet/website. Students consider Minnesota living and non-living factors, a reasonable budget, and elements of descriptive writing to purchase plants and animals for backyard following a customer's request and budget plan.

Session 1-2 Making Argument-Driven Inquiry in Science Doable Marlene Schoeneck, Parkers Prairie High School

8:00 - 9:50 AM Fandel Room jr. high sr. high General

Argument-driven inquiry (ADI) is an instructional model to get your kids directly involved in ALL aspects of science practice. Come for some hands on immersion in using ADI, and take away practical advice for implementation.

Session 2 Earth Science Strand Speaker

Dr. Kent Kirkby, University of Minnesota

Minnesota Science Teachers Association

9:05 - 9:50 AM Alexander Room

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Exhibitor Workshop: 10 Plants That Changed Minnesota Mary Meyer, University of Minnesota

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Bell Room jr. high sr. high coll Exhibitor Workshop

In 2012, over 500 Minnesotans nominated plants the “top 10” list. The merits of these plants were evaluated based on their impact–both positive and negative–in six areas: environmental, economic or industrial, cultural/spiritual, historical, sustenance, and landscape. A committee of experts from throughout the state chose the top 10: alfalfa, American elm, apple, corn, purple loosestrife, soybeans, turfgrass or lawn, wheat, white pine, and wild rice. This workshop will involve an explanation of the book “10 Plants That Changed Minnesota” and handbook “10 Plants Teacher Activities,” with free copies for all participating teachers. Several activities from the handbook will be described in the workshop, including American Elm, measuring the economic value of a tree, planning a city block with trees; mapping wild rice levels in Minnesota lakes; the nutritional value of wild rice compared to wheat, corn and soybeans; and determining the amount of nitrogen to use on a home lawn. By the end of the workshop teachers will leave with the knowledge and resources to use these activities in their classrooms.

Bird Beaks: Modeling the Mechanisms of Speciation while incorporating STEM, MN Standards, and fun! Stacy Bartlett, Stillwater Area High School

Clarke Room sr. high Life Science

Looking for a way to infuse your curriculum with STEM while covering the MN Standards AND having fun!?! Look no further! A fresh take on an olide but goodie!

Engineering for Conservation: Bycatch Prevention Liz Gilles, Minnesota Zoo

Helgeson Room jr. high sr. high General

Join the Minnesota Zoo to explore how innovative engineering design is being used in the field of conservation to protect species and their natural environments.

Starting with Engineering and Group-work Joe Cossette, Minnetonka High School

Metzroth Room sr. high General

How an introductory unit can be refocused from generic science skills to engineering and group work practices that set the stage for a successful year.

Teaching Sustainable Chemistry, Engineering, and Polymers through InquiryBased Experiments

Mitchell Room sr. high

Calendar in the Classroom

Swisshelm Room elem jr. high

Jane Wissinger, University of Minnesota Chemistry Cassandra Knutson, White Bear Lake High School Cassidy Javner, Shakopee High School It takes only minutes of discussion with high school students to begin dialogue on the prevalence of plastics in their lives and their associated sustainability challenges. We will describe several inquiry-based experiments that illustrate modern approaches to environmentally-friendly materials from renewable resources which are designed for degradation. These polymeric materials are ideal for mechanical testing and addressing engineering standards. David Grack, Jeffers Foundation

Elementary The Jeffers Foundation and local elementary teachers have prepared a series of lessons for grades K-5 that integrate the use of the Minnesota Weatherguide Environment Calendar into standards sensitive lessons. Published by the Freshwater Society, the calendar contains data that is incorporated into lessons on: astronomy, gardening, phenology, water, and weather. Join in to experience a sampling of lessons, receive a calendar, and learn how to access the K-5 curriculum.

Using Picture Perfect Science Books in the Elementary Classroom Brenda Walsh, Eden Prairie High School, NSTA District IX Director

Thielman Room elem Elementary

Take a look at Picture Perfect Science books and we will do a few activities that will connect science with reading books that are used in the elementary classroom.

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Biology Case Study Discussions

Megan Hall, Open World Learning Community

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Weidner Room sr. high Life Science

Discussions of real-world case studies engage diverse learners in deeper learning. Take away materials for six discussions and a template for designing your own!

Bridge UP! - Using Bridge Design and Construction as a Gateway to STEM Nicole Bartelt, Minnesota Department of Transportation

Whitney Room elem jr. high sr. high Physics

Bridge UP! is a K-12 curriculum providing classroom resources for teachers using bridge design and construction principles as the foundation for learning.

Session 2-3 Resources to Enhance Science & Health K-12 Instruction Katherine Chew, University of Minnesota Health Sciences Libraries

9:05 - 10:55 AM Coborn Room elem jr. high sr. high coll General

Discover freely available, quality resources (lesson plans, classroom activities, games, apps, videos, etc.) for complementing biology, health, forensics, genetics, chemistry and environmental science instruction for Pre-K through college students.

Activities for the Anthropocene

Stephanie Kappel, Population Connection Education Program

Edelbrock Room jr. high sr. high Life Science

Combine history and environmental science in this hands-on session exploring how humans have shaped the earth and atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution.

From Phenomena to Three-Dimensional Learning John Olson, Minnesota Dept. of Education

Marsh Room elem jr. high sr. high General

Engaging students in observing a real-life scenario or phenomenon provides an opportunity to have the students investigate and learn key science and engineering concepts. In this session we will experience a phenomenon, explore the science concepts that explain it, and discuss how engaging phenomena create access points for all students. We will look at the context of threedimensional learning advocated by "A Framework for K-12 Science Education."

An Overview of Modeling Instruction Scot Hovan, St. Paul Academy Marta Stoeckel-Rogers, Tartan High School

Schilplin Room sr. high Physics

Modeling Instruction is a pedagogical approach to teaching science that emphasizes student engagement and student explanation in the development and application of scientific models. This presentation will provide an overview of Modeling Instruction and provide examples of its implementation in the high school classroom.

Session 3 Native Skywatchers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Indigenous STEM Resource Development Annette Lee, St. Cloud State University James Knutson-Kolodzne, St. Cloud State University

10:10 - 10:55 AM Alexander Room elem jr. high sr. high

Please join us for a mini-hands on workshop where the director of Native Skywatchers, Annette Lee, and team will share new active learning engagement activities that exist at the intersection of science, culture, and art.

Exhibitor Workshop: Solar Scavenger Hunt

Asia Ward, REcharge Labs

Bell Room jr. high sr. high coll Exhibitor Workshop

Head out on a Solar Scavenger Hunt to find which light sources and conditions generate the most solar power. Gather data, record changes in variables, and measure solar power output. Use solar power to light up lights and move motors.

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Biological Investigations for Everyday Amber Minardi, Marshall School Jill Thompson, East Grand Forks Senior High

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Clarke Room jr. high sr. high Life Science

This is a student-centered, lab-based biology curriculum model. Engage your students, watch them apply the concepts, and do it all with easy to do labs everyday in place of tired old notes and worksheets.

Simple Measurements and Basic Statistics Matthew Inman, Shattuck-St. Mary's School

Fandel Room elem jr. high sr. high coll General

Concepts like averages, medians, measurement uncertainty, and significant figures can be challenging for students. Here are some simple measurement activities which can lead to many types of discussions involving statistics, data collection, and uncertainty. While I use these in chemistry and physics, they could be adapted for younger students.

Elementary Strand Speaker: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Engage, Explore, and Empower!â&#x20AC;?

First American Room

Learning Arms Race: Trying to Stay Ahead of Students

Helgeson Room jr. high sr. high coll

Dr. Patricia Paulson, Bethel University

Richard Lahti, Minnesota State University Moorhead

General I revised lab directions using Softchalk to check for conceptual and NOS understanding during investigations. Students evolved to defeat this active learning. Next steps explored.

Integrating Coding into the Science Classroom Eric Kehoe, JWP High School

Metzroth Room jr. high sr. high General

Attendees will be shown a variety of examples of student-friendly coding platforms and how they can be integrated into various science content areas. Platforms include: Scratch, Trinket(Python), Arduino, NetLogo and SonicPi.

Naming and Formula Writing Fun and Games for Review Brenda Walsh, Eden Prairie High School, NSTA District IX Director

Mitchell Room jr. high sr. high Chemistry

It is time to practice formula writing and naming with fun games and different ways to review.

Water Quality Mentoring and Monitoring Project

Weidner Room

Teaching Science with a Murder Mystery

Whitney Room sr. high

Holly Knudson, Marshall High School jr. high sr. high coll Dr. Emily Deaver, SMSU Life Science Dr. Carrie Sueker, Marshall Middle School Come see how a high school biology teacher, a middle school life science teacher and an Environmental Science Professor have collaborated the past 13 years! We will share our methods, protocols, data and madness to this awesome project. Joe Cossette, Minnetonka High School

Physics How to design an experience where students work together to apply scientific content to a complex scenario and solve a mystery.

Session 4 Exhibitor Workshop: Digital STEM Resources from the MN Wild Laura Klein, EVERFI

1:30 - 2:15 PM Bell Room jr. high Exhibitor Workshop

Come and get access to Future Goals-Hockey Scholar, a digital middle school STEM course provided to you at no cost thanks to the MN Wild! Bring your laptops.

2017 MnSTA Conference on Science Education Presentation Resources Shared Digitally at www.mnsta.org

Using Pivot Interactives to Teach Experimental Design in Biology Eric Friberg, Henry Sibley High School

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Clarke Room sr. high Life Science

Reflections on the success, failure, and future direction of using Pivot Interactives to incorporate inquiry, practice experimental design, and biology content in life science classes. *Bring a computer/iPad to participate

Making Student Thinking Visible Erik Ellingboe, Cathedral High School Brad Kapsner, Cathedral High School

Coborn Room jr. high sr. high General

Technique, strategies and resources ranging from high to low tech that bring student thinking to the forefront.

Encapsulated Yeast in Enzyme Catalase Reactions Mark Peterson, Benilde-St. Margaret's School

Edelbrock Room sr. high Life Science

Using sodium alginate and calcium chloride, yeast spheres of various concentration can be created. The spheres provide an elegant mechanism to study the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in water and oxygen. Reaction rates are measured and huge amounts of data can be generated. In this session you will create yeast spheres and measure the reaction rate of the decomposition.

STEM for Team Building and Course Introduction!

Brenda Walsh, Eden Prairie High School, NSTA District IX Director

Fandel Room jr. high sr. high General

It is important to get students to work together in science. Different STEM activities will be introduced that can be used in any subject area and along with a few ideas in content areas.

Science + Art = Binoculars to the World

Jill Jensen, Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science

First American Room elem jr. high Elementary

See examples of how the science specialist teamed with the art team to create meaningful connections between science and art in a K-5 setting. Learn how Process, Product, Medium and Content help us consider ways to purposefully combine our two views of a topic into an integrated whole.

Making Mastery Learning Manageable with Effective Technology Integration Tiffany Ott, Cleveland Heights University Heights School District

Helgeson Room elem jr. high sr. high General

This session offers practical tips on the creation, implementation, and management of student paced mastery learning grids and the systematic use of educational technology tools within mastery classrooms to increase student achievement and engagement. Transform your students' learning with this new approach to mastery learning!

Hip Hop Science Education - it's Not Just About the Music Renee Swanson, High School for Recording Arts Joey Cienian, High School for Recording Arts

Marsh Room sr. high General

Although music is the most recognizable pillar of hip hop, there is more to the hip hop mindset than just music. This presentation will help you use hip hop culture to reach your students who identify with this movement.

Citizen Science: Learning Relevant to the Real World

Cathy Kindem, ISD 196: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District

Metzroth Room elem jr. high General

Citizen Science projects offer infinite possibilities for involving all learners in real scientific research to help make a difference! Review projects at a number of different levels and discover ways to integrate digital tools into data collection methods.

Rainbow on a Paper

Schilplin Room

Steve Lindaas, Minnesota State University Moorhead elem jr. high sr. high coll Trevor Harder, MSUM Physics Isaac Skalsky, MSUM Where does the color come from when you spill a drop of oil on water? Explore optics and thin film interference by creating an â&#x20AC;&#x153;oil slickâ&#x20AC;? on a piece of paper to take home.

2017 MnSTA Conference on Science Education Presentation Resources Shared Digitally at www.mnsta.org

MCA Science Data, Reports, and Resources for Instructors - Elementary Holly Brunson, Minnesota Department of Education

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Swisshelm Room elem jr. high General

In this session, participants will learn about the MCA Science data provided by the Minnesota Department of Education, the reports generated with the MCA Science data (such as the Benchmark Reports), and review resources to supplement instruction. Participants are encouraged to contact their District Assessment Coordinator to request a copy of their school Benchmark Reports to bring to this session. If a participant is unable to bring their school or district Benchmark Report, examples will be provided.

Ears On, Brains On!

Molly Bloom, Host of “Brains On,” American Public Media

Thielman Room elem jr. high sr. high

Brains On, the science podcast for kids form American Public Media, has been answering kids' questions about science and the world for five years. Host Molly Bloom will share what they've learned about creative science communication and how audio can be used and made in the class.

Prostate Cancer - What You and Your Students Might Want to Know Doug Benton, Spencer High School & CESA 10 Distance Learning

Weidner Room sr. high coll Life Science

Many people don't know that modern medicine has made much progress related to prostate cancer. Information (including handouts) will be presented, along with time for discussion.

Keeping the "S" in STEM with Evidence-Based Reasoning Marta Stoeckel-Rogers, Tartan High School

Whitney Room sr. high Physics

Learn how to keep students focused on the science in engineering design challenges by having them justify design choices with claim-evidence-reasoning.

Session 4-5 Using Stratospheric Near-Space Craft to Observe the Total Solar Eclipse of August 2017 James Flaten, University of Minnesota

1:30 - 3:20 PM Alexander Room jr. high sr. high coll Earth Science

A recent project of the MnSGC stratospheric ballooning team at the U of MN – Twin Cities was to fly student-built stratospheric payloads from within the path of totality of the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, and live-stream video of the stratospheric view to the ground. The project was challenging and mostly-successful. This presentation will discuss the overall project, show some of the stunning resulting video, and discuss options to get a science payload built by you and your students on-board a future MnSGC stratospheric balloon flight.

Replacing Traditional Labs with Greener Alternatives Cassandra Knutson, White Bear Lake High School Cassidy Javner, Shakopee Public Schools (ISD #720)

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.

Session 5 Exhibitor Workshop: Not What but Why? Crystallizing your purpose in STEM Robert Corbin, Discovery Education

2:35 - 3:20 PM Bell Room elem jr. high sr. high Exhibitor Workshop

In 2017 teachers and students are hyper focused on the “what” of teaching and learning. What course are you taking? What scores are you achieving? What is your dream school? What is lost is the ever important why. In this session you will learn to crystallize your personal “why” of STEM so that you are teaching and learning with purpose and effectiveness. in addition, you will be exposed to high quality digital resources for STEM from Discovery that are perfect for the classroom, after-school and summer camp. You will leave with access to these resources and ideas to use them effectively to engage and empower all types of learners in STEM.

2017 MnSTA Conference on Science Education Presentation Resources Shared Digitally at www.mnsta.org

bit.ly/MnCOSE17sharing

Specific Goals, Flexible Assignments

Clarke Room

Creating and Using Online Lesson Videos in the Science Classroom

Coborn Room sr. high coll

Alison Wallace, Minnesota State University Moorhead sr. high coll T. J. Schmitt, Barnesville Public Schools General Kelly Youngbauer, Verndale Public Schools A panel of biology teachers and a course instructor will share their experiences with an online graduate course in plant evolution where each assignment was designed to be quite open-ended. They will lead a discussion about the merits of this approach in the context of professional development courses for teachers, as well as potential applications for high school students taking college level courses. Matthew Inman, Shattuck-St. Mary's School

General Online lessons or flipped learning can be a valuable way to utilize emerging technology to introduce new material, review previous material, provide examples of concepts, and free up more class time for hands-on activities.

Meeting Standards in an Outdoor Classroom with Preschool & 5th Grade Students

First American Room elem jr. high

Academic Language, Misconceptions, and the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA)

Helgeson Room elem jr. high coll

MCA Science Data, Reports, and Resources for Instructors - Secondary

Marsh Room jr. high sr. high

Anna Dutke, Jeffers Pond Elementary Elementary Anne Nelson, Jeffers Pond Elementary/Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Is it possible to meet 5th grade science standards while incorporating outdoor learning and nature preschoolers? Learn how a unique partnership led to increased student engagement and learning.

Richard Lahti, Minnesota State University Moorhead General David Cord, Minnesota State University Moorhead Teachers, through word choice, are the source of many student misconceptions. Preservice teachers complete the TPA which emphasizes academic language. How do these topics intersect? Holly Brunson, Minnesota Department of Education

General In this session, participants will learn about the MCA Science data provided by the Minnesota Department of Education, the reports generated with the MCA Science data (such as the Benchmark Reports), and review resources to supplement instruction. Participants are encouraged to contact their District Assessment Coordinator to request a copy of their school Benchmark Reports to bring to this session. If a participant is unable to bring their school or district Benchmark Report, examples will be provided.

5 Years and Counting... Our Experience Establishing Robotics in Our School and Community

Metzroth Room jr. high sr. high

Shocking Demos

Schilplin Room elem jr. high sr. high coll

Andrew Hegdahl, Dassel-Cokato School District General Patrick Schuette, Dassel-Cokato School District We will share how robotics education is brought to our classrooms, extracurricular activities, and community education programs. We will discuss our experiences with VEX, PLTW, FIRST, and Lego Mindstorms. Steve Lindaas, Minnesota State University Moorhead Isaac Skalsky, Minnesota State University Moorhead

Physics

From sticky tape to Van de Graaff generators: demos and activities to enhance teaching electrostatics. Understand the physics, beyond the fashion, of why mixing wool and polyester clothes is so shocking.

Elementary and Secondary Students Learning Together Katie Melgaard, Marshall County Central Schools Michelle Skjerven, Marshall County Central Schools

Swisshelm Room elem sr. high Elementary

Here is a collaborative project that involves honors-level high school students working with 2nd/3rd graders. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear about the preparation and reflection from both the elementary teacher and the high school teacher.

2017 MnSTA Conference on Science Education Presentation Resources Shared Digitally at www.mnsta.org

Engineering with Books… Oh My!! Jennifer Gagner, Pine Lake Elementary Amy Bodin, Myers-Wilkins Elementary

bit.ly/MnCOSE17sharing

Thielman Room elem Elementary

What do gingerbread men, wiener dogs, and Max the dog have to do with engineering? How can engineering be tied into language arts? Come to find out these answers, experience these lessons, and more! All lesson plans shared can be adapted K-5 and will include book titles used to complete the lessons.

Life Science Strand Speaker

Weidner Room

Rocket Science Revisited

Whitney Room jr. high sr. high coll

Dr. Paul Myers, University of Minnesota, Morris

Tom Tomashek, Minnetonka High School

Physics There’s many ways to put a little rocket science into your curriculum. We'll look at a number of simple rockets that can be made in the classroom including pop bottle rockets, H2O2 pipette rockets, solid fuel rockets, match rockets, stomp rockets, and more. How to make, test and launch these without spending a fortune. Join us for a some demonstrations, building and launching.

Session 5-6 Formative Assessment Inside and Out

2:35 - 4:25 PM Fandel Room

Joe Walewski, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center elem jr. high sr. high coll Shannon Walz, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center General Danielle Hefferan, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Assessment isn’t a dirty word - it's a powerful tool for both teachers and learners. Experience and practice formative assessment techniques suited to outdoor and indoor learning environments. This workshop will include a short presentation on the Wolf Ridge process followed by hands on practice of formative assessment routines.

Session 6 Exhibitor Workshop: Photosynthesis: The Game

Adam Gordon, Andamio Games

3:40 - 4:25 PM Bell Room sr. high Exhibitor Workshop

With the support of grants from the National Science Foundation, we are developing a learning game that addresses the challenging concepts of photosynthesis and cell respiration. In this workshop we will: • Play the CytoAssist prototype, with a focus on virtual labs and collaborative activities • Demonstrate our new Teacher Dashboard, which monitors student progress in real-time • Gather input & feedback to further our NSF project • All workshop attendees will receive a free classroom set of CytoAssist when it is released next year iPads will be provided for the workshop.

Student Designed Labs

Steven Heilig, St. Paul Academy and Summit School

Coborn Room sr. high General

Let your students design their own experiments. They will exercise their problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking skills while building enthusiasm for your subject.

Plastic Pipettes as Yeast Bioreactors Mark Peterson, Benilde-St. Margaret's School

Edelbrock Room sr. high Life Science

Using plastic pipettes and hexnuts, create bioreactors to study respiration. This session will demonstrate how a simple design will yield solid results. Variables that could be studied using this technique could be yeast concentration, sugar concentration, enzyme environmental temperature and others.

2017 MnSTA Conference on Science Education Presentation Resources Shared Digitally at www.mnsta.org

bit.ly/MnCOSE17sharing

Novel Engineering

First American Room

Chemical Engineering - Design a Penny Cleaner

Helgeson Room jr. high

Jill Jensen, Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science elem jr. high Kathryn Haave, Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science Elementary Elise Kretchman, Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science Learn about a program from the Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach that uses classroom literature as the context for engineering problems. See an example of how we are piloting this idea in second and fourth grade at Glacier Hills Elementary. Debra Olson, Faithful Shepherd Catholic School

General Using common kitchen ingredients, students will design and improve a formula to make a dirty penny shine based on a variety of constraints. This is a 6-7 class period engineering project.

Teacher Website Focus Group Session

Holly Brunson, Minnesota Department of Education

Marsh Room elem jr. high sr. high General

In this session, participants will provide feedback on the navigation and content of the new Minnesota teacher website. The website was designed to help teachers around the state of Minnesota locate, interpret, and use data. We will take a look at current resources, newly created interpretation documents, and discuss resources that are missing that would aid teachers in interpreting data.

Increasing Intrinsic Motivation by Going Gradeless Ryan Lester, Hmong College Prep Academy

Metzroth Room jr. high sr. high coll General

Participants will review strategies to promote student independence and motivation by eliminating grades and providing meaningful feedback.

Chemistry Strand Speaker

Mitchell Room jr. high sr. high coll

Why Am I Making This Graph? Helping Students Understand the Importance of Graphs

Schilplin Room jr. high sr. high

Dr. Roger Kugel, University of Cinncinati

Jason Hall, Academy of Holy Angels

Physics

Most of the time students do not understand why they are making a particular graph or what information they should be getting from it. In this session you will see some simple labs that can be done in physical science, physics, or AP Physics that will help your students understand how to choose the appropriate graph for their data.

Integrating 3-D Printing in Elementary Science Diana Fenton, College of St. Benedict/St. John's Universtiy Sarah Lauer, College of St. Benedict/St. John's University

Thielman Room elem jr. high Elementary

In this session, attendees will learn how 3D printing can be integrated into science and engineering standards for elementary students. Standards based lessons ideas will be shared.

Hands On: Real World Lessons for Middle School Classrooms James Swart, The University of Tennessee

Weidner Room jr. high Life Science

This session presents a FREE, ready-to-use interdisciplinary curriculum that is inquiry-based, aligned with standards, and integrates experiential learning with food science through the study of microbiology.

The Dixie Cup Cell Phone Speaker Tom Tomashek, Minnetonka High School

Whitney Room sr. high Physics

A fun project students can make, a little speaker that can be plugged into a cell phone. A great project to study electricity and magnetism. Join us for a little make-n-take fun with electricity.

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Engineering For Conservation: Bycatch Prevention: Liz Gilles, Minnesota Zoo

Drawing in Science: The When, How and Why of Science Drawings: Richard Lahti & Tia Thysell, Minnesota State University Moorhead

Helgeson Room

Marsh Room

Fandel Room

Starting With Engineering and Groupwork: Joe Cossette, Minnetonka High School

Empower Students to Take Charge of Learning: Katie Melgaard, Marshall County Central High School

Metzroth Room

Preparing for the Science Standards Review in 201819 John Olson, Minnesota Department of Education

MCA Science Data, Reports, and Resources for Secondary Instructors: Holly Brunson, Minnesota Department of Eduaction

Teacher Website Focus Group Session: Holly Brunson, Minnesota Department of Eduaction

Formative Assessment Inside and Out: Shannon Walz & Danielle Hefferan, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

STEM for Team Building and Course Introduction!: Brenda Walsh, Eden Prairie High School and NSTA District IX Director Simple Measurements and Basic Statistics: Matthew Inman, Shattuck-St.Mary's School

Hip Hop Science: Renee Swanson & Joey Cienian, High School For Recording Arts

Academic Language, Misconceptions, and the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA): Richard Lahti & David Cord, Minnesota State University Moorhead

From Phenomena to Three-Dimensional Learning: John Olson, Minnesota Department of Education

Making Argument-Driven Inquiry in Science Doable: Marlene Schoeneck, Parkers Prairie High School

Increasing Intrinsic Motivation by Going Gradeless: Ryan Lester, Hmong College Prep Academy

5 Years and Counting...Our Citizen Science: Learning Experience Establishing Relevant to the Real World: Robotics in Our School and Cathy Kindem, ISD 196: Community: Andrew Hegdahl & Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagen Patrick Schuette, DasselSchool District Cokato School District

Chemical Engineering - Design a Penny Cleaner: Debra Olson, Faithful Sheperd Catholic School

Student Designed Labs: Steven Heilig, St. Paul Academy and Summit School

Creating and Using Online Lesson Videos in the Science Classroom: Matthew Inman, Shattuck-St.Mary's School Making Student Thinking Visible: Erik Ellingboe & Brad Kapsner

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Plastic Pipettes as Yeast Bioreactors: Mark Peterson, Benilde-St. Margaret's School

Hands On: Real World Lessons for Middle School Classrooms: James Swart, The University of Tennessee

Making Mastery Learning Manageable With Effective Technology Integration: Tiffany Ott, Cleveland Heights Univeristy Heights School District

General Session, MnSTA Awards, Keynote Speaker

LIfe Science Strand Speaker Dr. Paul Myers, University of Minnesota, Morris

Specific Goals, Flexible Assignments: Alison Wallace, Life Science - Using Pivot Minnesota State University Interactives to Teach Moorhead & T.J. Schmitt, Experimental Design in Biology: Eric Friberg, Henry Sibley High Barnesville Public Schools and Kelly Youngbauer, Verndale School Public Schools

Encapsulated Yeast in Enzyme Catalase Reactions: Mark Peterson, Benilde-St. Margaret's School

Prostate Cancer - What you and your students might want to know: Doug Benton, Spencer High School and CESA 10 Distance Learning

Learning Arms Race: Trying to Stay Ahead of Students: Richard Lahti, Minnesota State University Moorhead

Integrading Coding Into The Science Classroom: Eric Kehoe, JWP High School

Resources to Enhance Science & Health Instruction: Katherine Chew, U of M Health Sciences Library

Alternative School ScienceOr How to do it Differently: Garret Bitker, Zumbro Education District ALC

Activities for the Anthropocene: Stephanie Kappel, Population Connection Education Program

Coborn Room

Edelbrock Room

Water Quality Mentoring and Monitoring Project: Holly Knudson, Marshall High School, Dr. Carrie Sueker, Marshall Middle School and Dr. Emily Deaver, SMSU

Clarke Room

Hunting the Hunter: FREE HHMI Biointeractive Activity: Using DNA Profiling to Investigate Elephant Poaching: Dawn Norton, Minnetonka High School

Weidner Room

Biology Case Study Discussions: Megan Hall, Open World Learning Community

Life Science - Bird Beaks: "Got Tech? Now What? Use Modeling the Mechanisms of Life Science - Biological Speciation while of Technology for Formative Investigations for Everyday: incorporating STEM, MN Assessments: Jean Tushie & Amber Minardi, Marshall Standards, and fun! Stacy School & Jill Thompson, East Brenda Walsh, Eden Prairie Bartlett, Stillwater Area High High School" Grand Forks Senior High School

Creating a Minnesota Backyard: Looking at Many Possible Factors: Nicole Hosek & Gretchen Lansing, Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science

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Saturday Workshops

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Science and Engineering Practices in Action Lee Schmitt

Associate Director of Professional Development Hamline University School of Education Middle and High School Focus

Weidner Room

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join your K-12 science colleagues for an active investigation of a new series of online professional development modules focused on Asking Questions, Using Models, and Constructing Explanations. 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.

Squishy Circuits

Steve Ethen, Tom Tomashek, and Jason Hall GO4ST8 Physics, MnSTA Middle and High School Focus

Edelbrock/Clarke Room 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM A fun and interesting way to learn about circuits is to create them using electrical conducting play dough. Developed at the Playful Learning Lab at the University of St. Thomas, students are able to be creative while learning how to build electrical circuits. The dough is easy to make and can be made to be conducting or insulating. During this session we will be making some dough and then spend some time creating circuits. We will investigate concepts such as series and parallel combinations, resistance, and resistivity. Circuits can incorporate elements such as light bulbs, motors, and buzzers. The dough can also be used to create interesting circuit sculptures. This workshop is suitable for elementary students up through high school and beyond.

Code.org

Angie Kalthoff

St. Cloud Area School District Elemenraty School Focus

Bell/Alexander Room 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Bring $5 for a working lunch!

What you’ll get from this workshop • in-person instruction from an experienced computer science facilitator • an intro to computer science and pedagogy • an overview of the online curriculum and teacher dashboard • a printed curriculum guide containing course lesson plans • strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities • classroom supplies for the unplugged activities • a certificate of completion • a bag of Code.org swag

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cen Meet sin s M g re DE Relicensure in a Day! qui Stockinger Suites - 2nd floor rem e 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Join your K-12 science colleagues in courses to meet current relicensure requirements in the Stockinger Suites: 8:00 AM - Reading with Kari Ross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swisshelm/Whitney Room 9:00 AM - Accommodations with Pam McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michell/Schilplin Room 10:00 AM - Mental Health with Jayne Greeney-Schill. . . . . . . . . . . Swisshelm/Whitney Room 11:00 AM - Positive Behavior Intervention Systems. . . . . Michell/Schilplin Room 12:00 - 12:30 Lunch Break, on your own 12:30 PM - ELL & Reflection with Sean Keating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swisshelm/Whitney Room 1:30 PM - Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MnCOSE 2017 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 Josh Tharaldson, MnCOSE Program Co-Coordinator . . . . Marshall Co Ctrl HS, Newfolden, MnSTA PresElect Michael Urban, MnCOSE Program Co-Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . Bemidji State University, MnSTA Reg 1&2 Jill Jensen, MnCOSE Marketing and PR Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glacier Hills Elementary School, Eagan Ed Hessler, MnSTA Executive Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hamline University, MnSTA

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 labeled tables 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 3:30 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 #mncose17 during our event!

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Ben Bear Photography @BenBearPhotography

The photo on the cover of our program was graciously provided to us by budding new entrepreneurial photographer “Ben Bear Photography”. Ben Koser has a collection of photos from his experiences for sale via his BenBearPhotography Facebook Page!

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 for MnSTA. The MnSTA Conference on Science Education would not happen without the teamwork of the MnSTA Board of Directors.

Learning life science can be fun. Seriously. ard w A NSF ner Win

Photosynthesis: The Game • Sneak preview of Virtual Labs! • Play PTG at our workshop, and help guide future development. • Visit the Andamio Games booth. Learn more. Get cool stuff. Geek out about #edtech. Workshop @3:40, Bell Room Attendees will receive

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free classroom access for Spring/Fall 2018.

Inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and curious citizens Amplify Science is a breakthrough curriculum designed from the ground up to meet 100% of the Next Generation Science Standards. Authored by the industry-leading team at the Lawrence Hall of Science, Amplify Science is a highly-engaging, phenomena-based curriculum for grades K-8 that integrates the latest research and practices in science education, as well as interactive digital tools and hands-on activities, to teach students to think, read, write, and argue like real scientists and engineers.

Stop by the Amplify booth to find learn more about Amplify Science!

At the Forefront of STEM Teaching and Learning As a part of our commitment to effective STEM education, we have developed a variety of powerful and engaging resources designed to fuel a cultural shift around STEM teaching and learning! Learn more about this pathway to STEM transformation and other STEM professional development resources at

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Not All Content Is Created Equal In a sea of crowdsourced content and OER, finding the right digital content can be hard. Ask some of the country’s most respected curriculum leaders what resource they trust most, and they’ll tell you Discovery Education. Learn more about Streaming Plus and our line of Techbook™ digital textbooks at:

DiscoveryEducation.com Science, Social Studies, and Math

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Nellie Herchenbach, Educational Partnerships

American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists Minnesota Mission Statement The mission of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science - Minnesota (ASCLS-MN) is to promote the profession of clinical laboratory science in Minnesota and provide beneficial services to those who practice it. The society is committed to: •

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Promoting high standards in clinical laboratory practice, education, and research. Elevating the professional status of those practicing clinical laboratory science through public advocacy. Promoting mutual understanding, cooperation and networking between clinical laboratory science professionals, physicians, and all others who are employed in the interest of individual and public health. Providing and supporting continuing education opportunities for practitioners at all levels.

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Luther Crest Environmental Programs

30 years of experience educating public and private K-12 youth and adults in a unique outdoor setting. Engaging, investigating and appreciating the intricate and interconnected natural world. Located 7.5 miles north of Alexandria on 76 acres of Maple Basswood forest, wetland, prairie and lakeshore ecosystems.

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Firewise in the Classroom Service Learning Project ArcGIS Online Introductory Lessons Sign up for instructor to teach lessons to your students

10 Plants Teacher Activities Handbook

70+ STEM activities for middle and high school students

FREE to science teachers MNSTA November 2017 Conference JOIN THE NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TODAY!

The Handbook is a companion publication to 2017 The 10 Plants That Changed Minnesota book from the Minnesota Historical Society Press

Just a few of the many benefits of NSTA membership include: • A subscription to one of NSTA’s award-winning journals • Deep discounts on NSTA conference registration • 20% discount on NSTA Press® publications • Fresh, NEW lesson plans to enliven your classroom • Access to members-only listservs For more information, visit www.nsta.org/membership

Growing Learners. Growing Leaders.

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EE1701: ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY (Meets LE Theme of “Technology and Society”)

Severity of Climate Change & Solutions An undergraduate course at the University of Minnesota Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Empowering individuals and their communities to engage in solutions to climate change climategen.org OUR RESOURCES WILL HELP YOU TEACH CLIMATE ALL YEAR LONG! -‐Download our free climate change curriculum-‐ -‐Attend a professional development conference-‐ -‐Engage your students in climate action-‐

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K-12 Science Programs & Field Trips

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Science Teacher/Yo-Yo Master

Adam Schrader, Science Teacher

High Touch High Tech

Orbit Earth Expo

High Touch High Tech

Kevin Hall, Magician

STEAM, Science & Robotics

Target Field Tours

Science Museum of Minnesota

Adam Schrader, Science Teacher

The Science of Baseball

MN Landscape Arboretum

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Environmental Natural Sciences

In most cases, solar doesn’t require any upfront investment on behalf of the district.

The Magic of Science

Science Programs

Valleyfair

Science Programs

Science & Education Programs

Nickelodeon Universe

Int’l Wolf Center

Physics Program

Natural Science

Padelford Riverboats

Pine Grove Zoo

Traveling Naturalist

Nat’l Eagle Center Natural Science

STEM & Science Programs

Sea Life at Mall of America

Minnesota Zoo

Audubon Center

Environmental Science

Natural Science

Natural Science Programs

www.ips-solar.com/schools

Astronomy Programs

Natural Science

Crystal Cave

Environmental Science

The Works Museum

of the North Woods

www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org

The Animal Rights Coalition Presents

Ethical Values and Our Relationship with Animals We offer no cost presentations to classrooms, student groups, and assemblies. Topics include: • Treatment of animals • Sustainability • Environmental destruction • Food justice

Our presentations teach: Compassion

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valleyfair.com/physics May 21 – 23

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Free Curriculum • Milk Carton Boat Races U of M Physics Force Live Show • Physics Help Stations Early Ride Time • Teacher & Chaperone Lounge

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Look at What’s New!

Life, up close and personal The new Miller & Levine Biology is here! Developed by preeminent biologists and passionate educators, Ken Miller and Joe Levine, this blended print and digital curriculum immerses students in biological inquiry. Students think, investigate, and talk about biology. They interact with natural phenomena through problem-based learning, research, and lab experiments.

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YES! Youth Make a Difference

Orbit Earth Expo

 Leading energy and environmental projects  Helping communities to be more sustainable  Gaining valuable skills for their future: problem-solving, teamwork, communications, STEM and more!

Standards-aligned in-school astronomy field trip for students in grades K-8

“I learned the power of what just 5 people can do to make a difference in my community.” YES! Student

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SciGirls is a national PBS project featuring a tv series, websites, and education outreach to inspire STEM • We are recruiting districts, schools, and teachers grades 6-12 across MN to participate in free Code.org professional development.

LEARNING JUST AS NATURE INTENDED.

• Professional development will be offered for CS Discoveries or CS Principles based on teacher interests and grade level. • For more information on how to participate contact Program Manager Alex Dexheimer at adexheimer@tpt.org

It happens best when a person lives it. Breathes it. Wolf Ridge’s living and learning laboratory

along Lake Superior offers an educational adventure students simply won’t find anywhere else. Come for immersion, adventure, field study, and leadership experiences in one of the most inspired landscapes on the planet.

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Code.org Regional Partner ®

The University of Minnesota Nano Center offers lab tours, classroom activities, and teacher training in the area of nanotechnology.

For more information, contact Jim Marti at jmarti@umn.edu or (612) 626- 0732

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