UtSTA 2024: Out-Of-This-World Science Teaching

To help students use their creativity to engage with space science, Clark Planetarium is hosting a Space Science Communication Competition for sixth-grade students that is aligned with Strand 6.1 of the Utah SEEd standards. Students will create their own media projects in eight categories: digital images or illustrations; desktop published documents such as newsletters. Infographics, or brochures; audio podcasts or songs; presentations or slide shows; videos including PSAs, documentaries, and narrative films; 2D animations or stop-motion; 3D models or animations; and interactive websites or games. In this session, you will practice using three-dimensional choice (choice of topic, choice of medium or software, and choice of approach) to design your own potential projects and learn how to implement student-created digital media into your classes at all grade levels. We will also discuss the results of our pilot program last year and how it enhanced student engagement, creativity, and test scores.