NCSTA PDI 2019: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2019 NCSTA PDI. We are celebrating 50 years of continued support of science educators in North Carolina. We have many great sessions and exciting activities planned.

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Lunch Options and Discounts

10:30am EST

Cheap and Easy Hands-on Chemistry Activities

Participants will complete different hands-on activities that support NC Chemistry standards. These activities can easily be replicated and made using everyday materials. Concepts will include the Bohr Model, parts of an atom, isotopes, pH, half-life, equilibrium, hydrates, and percent composition. 6-12

Speakers/Presenters

Christine Sudzina Schut

Teacher, Culbreth Middle School

Thursday November 14, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Salem 1C

Other, Hands-On Activities

Subject Chemistry, Physical Science
Grade Level 6-12

12:30pm EST

KaPow! Adding Zing Through Racing

Racing is a great way for students to apply knowledge. Discover how to integrate problems, statistics and data across disciplines. Receive a tool kit and a couple of surprises. 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Speakers/Presenters

Eliza Russell

Education Manager, NASCAR HALL OF FAME

Eliza Russell has over 30 years experience developing educational programs for adults, families, and students. She focuses on building programs designed to provide interactive and experiential learning, which supports curriculum learning objectives. As the Education Manager at... Read More →

Thursday November 14, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Salem 1C

Problem Based Learning (PBL) to Expand Scientific Literacy

Subject Physical Science, Chemistry
Grade Level 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

8:00am EST

Redesigning the Science Sequence for the 21st Century

Teaching biology to freshmen and sophomores does a disservice both to the students and to the curriculum. We moved biology to a place that reflects its current complexity, supported with a chemistry prerequisite. 9-12, 6-12, College

Speakers/Presenters

Aaron Willey

UNC School of the Arts

Jeffrey George

Chemistry Instructor, UNC School of the Arts

I teach chemistry in the UNCSA High School program, which is populated with young aspiring musicians, dancers, actors, and artists. I have been teaching for 20 years, including 15 at R.J. Reynolds in Winston Salem, where I taught physical science and environmental science in addition... Read More →