Saturday/Sunday

Sunday, 8:00–9:00 AM
Properties, Polymers, and Metals, Oh My! (Chem)
(Middle Level)
237, Convention Center
Susan E. Robertson, Orchard Middle School, Solon, Ohio
Learn how to incorporate materials science into your middle
school chemistry unit by participating in inquiry that you
can easily facilitate in your classroom.
WISEngineering: Engaging Students in STEM
Through Engineering Design
(Gen)
(Middle Level–High School) 240, Convention Center
Jennifer L. Chiu (jlchiu@virginia.edu) and Crystal J.
DeJaegher (cjy2em@virginia.edu), University of Virginia,
Charlottesville
Come learn about WISEngineering, a technology-based
curriculum delivery, assessment, and feedback system to
support engineering projects that introduce STEM concepts
in motivating and accessible ways.
High-flying Fun: Linking Aerospace and Literature
at the Elementary Level
(Gen)
(Elementary–Middle Level)
241, Convention Center
Judith A. Wehn (judith.wehn@wpafb.af.mil), National
Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air
Force Base, Ohio
Diana M. Hunn (dhunn1@udayton.edu), University of
Dayton, Ohio
From the Wright brothers to the Berlin candy bomber, the
stories of aviation come alive through our hands-on adventures
linking aerospace science and children’s literature.
8:00–9:30 AM Presentation
SESSION 1
The Future of Bioethics
(Bio)
(General)
208, Convention Center
Eric M. Meslin (emeslin@iupui.edu), Indiana University
Center for Bioethics, Indianapolis
Donna K. Keller (dok@njsp.k12.in.us), North Judson–San
Pierre High School, North Judson, Ind.
Terry Maksymowych (tmaksymowych@ndapa.org), Academy
of Notre Dame de Namur, Villanova, Pa.
Do you feel lost or not prepared to teach bioethics Come
learn about an interactive way to get your students involved
in a discussion of bioethics. Learn about the many pressing
ethical issues in the field of biology and other sciences.
Engage your students with ethical questions that arise in the
relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine,
politics, law, and philosophy.
8:30–9:00 AM Presentation
SESSION 1
The Columbus Zoo Unlocks the Secrets of STEM
Education
(Env)
(Elementary)
235, Convention Center
Stacey Glatz (stacey.glatz@columbuszoo.org) and Becky
Nellis (becky.nellis@columbuszoo.org), Columbus Zoo and
Aquarium, Powell, Ohio
Discover how the Columbus Zoo brings STEM education to
life! Learn techniques for creating exciting lessons to engage
your students.
9:30–10:00 AM Presentations
SESSION 1
Addressing Core Standards Through Project-based
Instruction: Keys to Success
(Gen)
(High School/Supervision)
121, Convention Center
Gail Dickinson (dickinson@txstate.edu), Texas State University,
San Marcos
Walk away with strategies to implement project-based
instruction in your science classroom. Increase your students’
achievement with projects that address science and
mathematics standards while maintaining an environment
of inquiry.
SESSION 2
SciJourn: Literacy Through Journalism Writing
(Chem)
(High School)
128, Convention Center
Jennifer Bolla, Hazelwood East High School, St. Louis,
Mo.
SciJourn: Scientific Literacy Through Science Journalism is
an NSF-funded project designed to teach high school students
the basics about science reporting. Hear a teacher’s perspective
on how students writing journalism articles through
the SciJourn program improved science literacy skills and
increased interest in the science classroom.
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