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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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Salem 1B [clear filter]
Thursday, November 14
 

8:00am EST

Using Sickle Cell Disease as a Model for Learning about DNA and RNA
Participants will learn about lessons designed to utilize DNA and RNA modeling kits from the MIT Edgerton Center. They will also learn how to apply for NCSTA grants that are available to acquire materials for the classroom. 9-12
Speakers/Presenters
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Kelly Allen

East Chapel Hill High School
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Haley Wamble

East Chapel Hill HS

Thursday November 14, 2019 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Salem 1B
  Other, NCSTA Grant

9:15am EST

It's Earth Science!
Earth Science is an amazing opportunity to connect real life experiences with our students. Hands on, high engagement activities will be shared that will ignite excitement about Earth Science.
Speakers/Presenters
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Cliff Hudson

3-5 Administrator, Martin County Schools

Thursday November 14, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am EST
Salem 1B
  Climate Science Literacy

10:30am EST

Examining the Health Effects of Flavored E-Cigarettes: A Data Interpretation Activity
Conduct an activity that enables students to learn how toxicologists are investigating the impacts of inhaled e-cigarette aerosols on respiratory immune cells while analyzing experimental data and reinforcing learning about processes such as phagocytosis, ciliary beating and cellular respiration. 9-12
Speakers/Presenters
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Dana Haine

UNC-Chapel Hill
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Elise Hickman

UNC-Chapel Hill

Thursday November 14, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Salem 1B
  Other, Data Literacy

12:30pm EST

The Interconnectedness of Environmental Education and Classroom Learning
Place-based experiential science programs, like Project OWL and Project EXPLORE, engage students and teachers in EE, citizen science and interdisciplinary learning while meeting standards. K-5, K-8
Speakers/Presenters
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Michelle Pearce

Program Coordinator, Environmental Educators of North Carolina
Michelle Pearce is the Program Coordinator with the Environmental Educators of North Carolina. Michelle earned a bachelor’s of science in biology, is a certified North Carolina Environmental Educator and holds a Master’s Degree in Science Education. She has served as President... Read More →
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Trudie Henninger (she/they)

Citizen Science Coordinator, The NC Arboretum Society
Trudie Henninger is the Project EXPLORE coordinator at The NC Arboretum. Trudie has been partnering with teachers to reinforce content and provide hands on exploratory learning in schoolyards through her Project EXPLORE initiative since 2013. She holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Environmental... Read More →

Thursday November 14, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Salem 1B
  Other, Non-strand session

3:30pm EST

Investigate Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration with Algae Beads
Use algae beads in a colorimetric assay to study photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Learn how students can observe a phenomenon, ask meaningful questions, and design and carry out their own experiments to understand how these processes are connected. 6-12, College
Speakers/Presenters
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Beverly Cea

Retired Teacher (Guilford County Schools)/NC Virtual School Instructor

Thursday November 14, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Salem 1B
  Problem Based Learning (PBL) to Expand Scientific Literacy
 
Friday, November 15
 

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
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Aaron Willey

UNC School of the Arts
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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 →
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Marci Harvey

UNC School of the Arts

Science Sequence PD pptx
Science Sequence PD pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 8:00am - 8:30am EST
Salem 1B
  Other, General Science Education

8:30am EST

Illuminate Life Science through Inquiry and Literacy
Looking for ways to contextualize life science standards by integrating inquiry and literacy? Join us to explore activities that connect science to students’ everyday lives through personalized learning. 6-12
Speakers/Presenters
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Valerie Sellars

Secondary District Science Coach, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Friday November 15, 2019 8:30am - 9:00am EST
Salem 1B
  Other

9:15am EST

Problem-based Investigations with Stomata for the Biology Classroom
In this session, teachers will learn about a series of investigative, problem-based laboratory lesson plans on stomatal apertures developed as a component of an NSF-funded research grant at UNC-Chapel Hill. 9-12
Speakers/Presenters
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Sarah Lasseter

Teacher/Faculty, Research Triangle High School
Sarah Lasseter is the Lead Biology Teacher at Research Triangle High School. She is an educator with 10 years of classroom experience and a video-making enthusiast. A two-time graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, Sarah holds degrees in Biology, Science Education, and Educational Innovation... Read More →

PBI with Stomata NCSTA PDI 2019 pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 9:15am - 9:45am EST
Salem 1B
  Problem Based Learning (PBL) to Expand Scientific Literacy

9:45am EST

Manipulating Modeling Clay Makes Muscle Models
Come learn about an activity teaching human anatomy that was implemented in a community college setting. Results of an assessment will also be shared. College
Speakers/Presenters
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Cheston Saunders

Biology/Chemistry Instructor, Bladen Community College

Friday November 15, 2019 9:45am - 10:15am EST
Salem 1B
  Other

10:30am EST

Live Digital Exploration with the NC Zoo
Learn more about the FREE distance learning events each school year that explore biology, conservation and technology at the North Carolina Zoo, all without leaving your classroom. Tailored to NCSOC curriculum with resources! 6-8, 9-12
Speakers/Presenters
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Leslie Wilhoit

School Programs Coordinator, North Carolina Zoo
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Linda Kinney

Nature Play and School programs manager, North Carolina Zoo
Linda has over 30 years experience working in both formal and informal education. For the past twenty-one years, Linda has worked in Education at the North Carolina Zoo and is currently the Nature Play and School programs manager. Linda also leads professional development trainings... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Salem 1B
  Digital Literacy

12:30pm EST

The Opioid Epidemic: Exploring the Genetic Associations of Opioid Abuse
Opioid abuse is prevalent in the U.S. Students take on the role of researchers as they design an experiment utilizing a fast electrophoresis protocol of pre-amplified DNA samples that predicts addiction risks for opioid abuse, treatment and implications to precision medicine based on a patient's genotype. 9-12, College
Speakers/Presenters
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Beverly Cea

Retired Teacher (Guilford County Schools)/NC Virtual School Instructor

Friday November 15, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Salem 1B
  Problem Based Learning (PBL) to Expand Scientific Literacy

1:45pm EST

Dive Into Exploring Energy and Biomass with HHMI BioInteractive
Participate in an interactive module to collect and analyze data from a virtual river to construct biomass and energy pyramids. Come discover FREE, classroom-ready HHMI BioInteractive resources exploring trophic relationships in an aquatic ecosystem. Please bring a laptop or tablet. 6-12, College
Speakers/Presenters
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Tim Guilfoyle

HHMI BioInteractive/Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology Charlotte, NC

Friday November 15, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Salem 1B
  Digital Literacy
 

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