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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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Thursday, November 14
 

8:00am EST

Investigations in Nanotechnology: Integrating Nano in the Curriculum
Explore new ways to add cutting-edge science advancements into your curriculum. Learn about new forms of microscopy, advancements in nanotechnology, nanomaterials, and new nano products. North Carolina teachers will share lesson plans that teach about the unique properties of nanomaterials with applications to textiles, medicine and energy. 6-8,9-12,6-12
Speakers/Presenters
avatar for M. Gail Jones

M. Gail Jones

Professor, NC State University
avatar for Emma Refvem

Emma Refvem

Doctoral Student, North Carolina State University
A former high school environmental science teacher from Durham, Emma is now working on her PhD in Science Education at NC State. She is interested in understanding what motivates science teachers and how to engage the entire family in science experiences!
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Kathryn Rende

North Carolina State University
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Pam Huff

NCSU ASSIST Center

Thursday November 14, 2019 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Salem 1C
  Other, Nanoscale Science

9:15am EST

Exploring energy resilience as an approach to evaluating energy technologies
In this session we’ll explore energy resilience, a topic that provides a relevant context in which students can evaluate energy technologies for their capacity to promote energy resilience and protect natural resources in response to extreme weather and rising seas. 6-8,9-12
Speakers/Presenters
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Dana Haine

UNC-Chapel Hill

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

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
avatar for Christine Sudzina Schut

Christine Sudzina Schut

Teacher, Culbreth Middle School

Thursday November 14, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Salem 1C
  Other, Hands-On Activities

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
avatar for Eliza Russell

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

3:30pm EST

Calling all Artists! How to Infuse Glass Making into Chemistry Class
Have you ever wondered how to get the artists in your classroom interested in chemistry? This session will explain the many chemicals associated with the colors of glass and will include a demonstration using household ingredients. NCSTA funded project. 6-12
Speakers/Presenters
avatar for Tom Savage

Tom Savage

Science Teacher, Henderson County Early College

Thursday November 14, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Salem 1C
  Other, Chm.2.2.2 Analyze the evidence of chemical change.
 
Friday, November 15
 

8:00am EST

Our Nuclear World: radioactivity, nuclear medicine and power production
An introduction to radioactivity, nuclear medicine and nuclear power production will be discussed. Curriculum preparation and in-class resources will be shared for integration into high school science classes. 9-12, College
Speakers/Presenters
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Lisa Marshall

NC State University Nuclear Engineering
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Roger Sit

UNC-CH Department of Environment, Health, and Safety

Friday November 15, 2019 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Salem 1C
  Other, Pre-engineering

9:15am EST

Want to build a Rover?
Want to build a Rover? How do you get started? JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) shared open-source plans for a Rover built in 2018. Learn what it takes to build this Rover and to get your school community involved with this project. Our presentation will review the steps that the Cardinal Gibbons High School Robotics Team took to build JPL Rover and how the school community came together to create a legacy project. Detailed information about how to fund this project, how to find building parts, and how much time to allow for the building of the Rover will be shared. 6-12, College
Speakers/Presenters
avatar for Diane Ripollone

Diane Ripollone

Science Teacher/Robotics Coach, Cardinal Gibbons High School

Want to build a Rover pptx
Want to build a Rover pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am EST
Salem 1C
  Problem Based Learning (PBL) to Expand Scientific Literacy

12:30pm EST

Who told the elements where to go? The Year of the Periodic Table
150 years ago, Dmitri Mendeleev had a dream. Come explore with a chemistry and biology teacher and make plans for your own Periodic Table Day to nurture the nature of science using activities that promote collaboration and creativity. 9-12
Speakers/Presenters
avatar for Dorothy Holley

Dorothy Holley

Chemistry Teacher, West Johnston High School
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Janice West

West Johnston High School

Friday November 15, 2019 12:30pm - 1:00pm EST
Salem 1C
  Other

1:45pm EST

Threaded Labs: Using Authentic Experiences as Unit Backbones
Labs can be introductory experiences for exploring a new concept or they can be concluding experiences for applying knowledge. Why not both? Learn the structure of a threaded lab, see examples and work on one of your own! 6-8, 9-12, 6-12, College
Speakers/Presenters
avatar for Jeffrey George

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 →

Threaded Labs PD Full pptx
Threaded Labs PD Full pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Salem 1C
  Other, General Science Education
 

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