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

This class is a look at all things science teaching where we talk about the basics of inquiry and student discourse, core ideas and student proficiency, and the integration of subject areas. We will engage with scientific phenomena that bring science concepts to life. Participants will go through a blend of inquiry-based activities that will help them and their students not only understand scientific principals but also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We will look at how vertical collaboration, has helped our students master and reinforce Science and Engineering concepts. Participants will look at how fifth and sixth grade vertically align in strands 5.3 and 6.4. Teachers will walk away with ideas that can be utilized immediately. While we are looking at where 5th and 6th grade overlap this deep dive into the Science and Engineering Practices, and Cross Cutting Concepts can be used K-12.  ​Drive Folder with Resources​​​

A tour of educational resources developed by Zion National Park and the U.S. Forest educational teams. We will acquaint attendees with the numerous resources at their fingertips, like lesson plans that align with Seed Standards, multimedia tools, virtual visits, classroom visits, online resources and networking links, Nature Watch, Every Kid Outdoors, and how to plan your own educational visit to your public lands. The principles discussed in this session will also generally apply to other Utah National Parks and public land agencies helping you get your students outside and connected to the unparalleled natural resources of Utah.

Want to up the engagement level in your Science instruction while simultaneously increasing student ownership of their own learning and foster their critical thinking skills? If so, I invite you to join me as I share some powerful strategies that can be tailored to fit any lesson. Incorporating these strategies will also help you to ensure that your lesson design, learning goals, and lesson instruction implementation all directly align with the SEEd standards.

Presentation

Join us for "Ooblek Odyssey,” where we embark on an interdisciplinary journey through the captivating world of Ooblek. This interactive session invites educators to explore the unique properties of Ooblek—a non-Newtonian fluid—while seamlessly integrating engineering practices, inquiry-based learning, and cross-cutting concepts across various disciplines. Look at where SEEd standards 5.2 and 6.2 meet and get ideas about how you can work together to build mastery in your students.

Through engaging demonstrations and hands-on activities, participants will discover how Ooblek serves as a powerful educational tool to foster critical thinking and scientific inquiry. By examining Ooblek through a cross-curricular lens, we will unveil its potential to enhance learning experiences in science, language arts and beyond.

Whether you're a seasoned educator seeking innovative teaching strategies or a curious learner eager to delve into the wonders of matter, this presentation promises to inspire, educate, and ignite a passion for interdisciplinary exploration.

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