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Draft 02/11/15 19th Annual Virginia Children’s Engineering Convention

Thursday’s Schedule Friday’s Schedule

8:30 am - 12:00 noon

11:00 am -12:50 pm

Pre-Convention Sessions

(Workshops 101 & 201)

Registration

7:00 am - 8:30 am

Third General Session

Breakfast/Speaker/Door Prizes

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

1:35 pm - 1:55 pm

Opening General Session

Exhibitors

8:35 am - 8:40 am Exhibitors Showcase

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Breakout Sessions 8:45 am - 10:00 am Breakout Sessions

3:15 pm - 3:40 pm Break/Exhibitors

Showcase 10:05 am - 10:25 am

Break/Exhibitors

Showcase

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Breakout Sessions 10:30 am - 11:45 am Breakout Sessions

5:05 pm - 5:30 pm Break/Exhibitors

Showcase 11:50 am - 12:10 pm

Exhibitors

Showcase

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Breakout Sessions 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm General Session/Luncheon/

Speaker/Door Prizes

6:45 pm - 7:00 pm Exhibitors

Showcase 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Exhibitors

Showcase

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Second General Session

Dinner/Speakers/Door Prizes

(Annual Meeting)

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm Breakout Sessions

Convention Schedule

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Thursday, February 19, 2015 Schedule-at-a-Glance

Location 2:00—3:15 pm (75 minutes) 3:45—5:00 pm (75 minutes) 5:30—6:45 (75 minutes)

Amphitheatre Class 105

Designing with Electrical Circuits

——————————————— Barbara Adcock

(Grades 4-5 Educators)

Using LEGO Robots to Teach Science, Mathematics, and Creativity

——————————————— Maria Lewis, Andy Jones (Grades 3-5 Educators)

Using LEGO to Build STEM Creativity

——————————————— Christina Brooks

(Grades K-5 Educators)

Center Lounge Class 66/

Implementing Design Thinking in the Elementary Classroom

——————————————— Kirsten Becker


Implementing Design Thinking in the Elementary Classroom

——————————————— Kirsten Becker


KEVA Planks

——————————————— Linda Doherty


Private Dinner Room

Class 30

School Wide Engineering Days

——————————————— Katherine Ross, Jeremy Ferrara

(Grades K-5 Educators, Administrators)

Creating a STEM Program through a 21st Century Lens

——————————————— Diana Schmiesing, Sarah Phillips, Jesse Kraft

(Grades PreK-5 Educators, Administrators, Title I Gifted)

Using Engineering Design in Hands-On Integrated STEM Modules

——————————————— Katherine Leysath

(Grades PreK-5 Educators, Administrators)

Room A-B Class 48

Tool Anxiety?

——————————————— Dr. Lynn Basham


Integrating Technology as a Learning Tool

——————————————— Duane Hume


STEM and the Young Learner

——————————————— Julie MacIntyre


Room 2 Class 63

STEM and Bloom’s Taxonomy

——————————————— Kimberly Dempsey, Laura Ganley

(Grades 1-5 Educators, Administrators)

STEM and Bloom’s Taxonomy

——————————————— Kimberly Dempsey, Laura Ganley


Reinventing the Wheel 2.0: Turning Your Favorite Activities into STEM

——————————————— Laura Ganley, Kimberly Dempsey

(Grades PreK-5 Educators)

Room 3 Class 45

Teaching Programming with Scratch Jr.

——————————————— Robin Ricketts, Karen Hurd, Liz Clayton

(Grades PreK--5 Educators)

Using Magformer

——————————————— Dr. Art Stoner


It Started with Children’s Engineering: Our Journey

——————————————— Elise Harlow, Susan Mayo


Room 4 Class 30

Integrating STEM into Art

——————————————— Joyce Sipe, Suzanne Bevans


Incorporating Engineering into Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning

——————————————— Judy Fitzpatrick, M.C. Bernheart


Shoelace Factory

——————————————— Joan Harper-Neely, Nigel Daniels


Room D 60

It’s Electrifying!

——————————————— Lisa Brown


Structures in September

——————————————— Kelly Antonio, Kenzie Manetz


Lifting Engineering to New Heights with Hydraulic Design

——————————————— Wartika Scott


Room 18 159

Robotics in the Classroom

——————————————— Cassandra Murphy, Karen Bazemore-Person


Developing Elementary STEM-Integrated Units

——————————————— Maurissa Roberts


Developing Elementary STEM-Integrated Units

——————————————— Maurissa Roberts


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Thursday, February 19, 2015 Schedule-at-a-Glance

Location 2:00—3:15 pm (75 minutes) 3:45—5:00 pm (75 minutes) 5:30—6:45 pm (75 minutes)

Room 8 Class 45

Making Makerspace Matter: Design Thinking for All Learners

——————————————— Meg Swecker, Tina Coffey

(Grades K-5 Educators, Special Education)

Engineering is Elementary (EiE)

——————————————— Pamela Pulver, Patti Kershaw


Making Connections

——————————————— Tara Kimmey, Cathy McAuley


Room 11 Class 66

Innovative STEM Presentation

——————————————— Missy Baker, Muffin Wilcoski


STEM in a Bag!

——————————————— Lorrie Witsil, Stacy Carpenter


Go Green: Engineering Energy Solutions

——————————————— Bonnie Murray, Remy Pangle


Room 12 Class 22/ Conf. 28

So You Want to Start an After School STEM Club?

——————————————— Susan Eckenrode

(Grades K-5-Educators) (Bring your Laptop or iPad)

STEM: the Recipe

——————————————— Donna Kouri, Katelyn Wilkerson


NASA’s GPM Mission and STEM

——————————————— Barbara Westlund, Shellye Wardensky



Pop-Ups at the Castle

——————————————— Robin Goble, Charlotte Holter


Problem-Solving Assignments in the Elementary Classroom

——————————————— Emily Dooley-Schafer, Linda Thompson (Grades K-5 Educators, Administrators)

Slowing Down is Such a Drag

——————————————— Elizabeth Edmondson, Sue Kirk



In the Beginning

——————————————— Karen Holbrook, Amber Merkin

(Grades Pre-K through 2 Educators)

Don’t Bully Us Mr. Troll!

——————————————— Bobbie Arbogast, Heather Cherry


Lights, Camera, Action!

——————————————— Meg Swecker, Leslie Saul



Adding the “M” in STEM

——————————————— Erin Hansard, Alicia Broughton


Full of STEAM Using Project-Based Learning

——————————————— Kimberly Moore, Genesis Dotson,

Amy Keltner (Grades K-5 Educators)

Sounds Like Fun

——————————————— Amanda Maguire, Edward Cooper


Room F Class 34/ Conf. 34

Beyond the Design Brief: Making Curriculum Connections

——————————————— Elizabeth Guthrie, Jessica Ray


Can You Make a Word Changer?

——————————————— Mary Anne Decker


STEM Jr: The ABCs of S-T-E-M

——————————————— Bonnie Burnheimer, Amelia Hunter


Room H Class 36/ Conf. 34

Engineering in the Elementary Classroom Doesn't Have to be Hard

——————————————— Erin Yunker, Dana Thompson


Problem-Based Learning in the Elementary Classroom

——————————————— Laura Hummell


Problem-Based Learning in the Elementary Classroom

——————————————— Laura Hummell


Room I Class 37/ Conf. 34

LEGO Education More to Math

——————————————— Tara Stacey, Megan Willis


Design Briefs for Fourth Grade

——————————————— Cari Pittleman


Adventures in Engineering: Engineering in the Upper Grades

——————————————— Christan Martin


Room J Class 34/ Conf. 34

Using Technology to Explore Careers in Engineering

——————————————— Michele Siebert

(Grades PreK-5 Educators & Administrators,)

Space Sports: Build an Olympic Venue on Mars

——————————————— Chérie Farrington


Girls Geek Day? What’s That?

——————————————— Paula White, Anne Geraty


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Friday, February 21, 2015 Schedule-at-a-Glance

Location 8:45—10:00 (75 minutes) 10:30—11:45 (75 minutes) 2:15—3:30 (75 minutes)

Amphitheatre Class 105

VCEC– What’s it All About?

——————————————— Megan Healey, Elizabeth Kirk, Charlotte Holter


Administrators Forum

——————————————— Linda Harpine, Linda Wright, Suzanne Bevans,

Sean Holleran (Grades PreK-5 Administrators)

It’s Electrifying!

——————————————— Lisa Brown


Center Lounge Class 66/ Conf. 46

STEM: the Kitchen

——————————————— Katelyn Wilkerson, Donna Kouri (Administrators Panel for Q & A)

Low Cost, High Fun Engineering!

——————————————— Heather Smith, Dara Brinkman


Structures in September

——————————————— Kelly Antonio, Kenzie Manetz


Private Dinner Room

Class 30

Integrating STEM into a Problem-Based Learning Unit-Ad Agency

——————————————— Dawn Bowyer, Sue Bostic


Invent to Conserve

——————————————— Linda Doherty, Remy Pangle


Egg Crash Rockets—Protect Your Eggstronaut on a Budget

——————————————— Kenneth Noonan, Geoffrey Widman, Steve

Wagner (Grades 3-5 Educators)

Room A-B Class 48 Conf. 56

Bring STEM to Life at the Elementary School

——————————————— Denise Fisher, Regina Zimmerman


STEM in Motion: Out of Your Seat and on Your Feet Fun with STEM

——————————————— Cindy Jones, Bill Holden (Grades K-5 Educators)

Air Force Association STEM Club

——————————————— Cindy Jones, Bill Holden (Grades K-5 Educators)


Every Child is an Engineer

——————————————— Anne Barrow, Kelly Steele


Engineering Design Process for creating Ice Cream

——————————————— Dr. Cindy Klevickis


Introducing Algebra Concepts

——————————————— Dr. Art Stoner



Tunnel Books: Adding Paper Engineering into Your Classroom!

——————————————— Donna Johnson, Lucy Zoldos


Running Away with STEM and Children’s Literature

——————————————— Stephanie Cochran, Kerry Dixon


Running Away with STEM and Children’s Literature

——————————————— Stephanie Cochran, Kerry Dixon



Put a Little Zip in Your Trip

——————————————— Carrie Lewis, Kirsten Wilson


Medieval Melee

——————————————— Kari Bowser


Bring STEM to Life at the Elementary School

——————————————— Denise Fisher, Regina Zimmerman


Room D (60)

iPad STEM Apps



Lego StoryStarter—Every Student Has a Story to Tell!



Go Green: Engineering Energy Solutions

——————————————— Bonnie Murray, Remy Pangle


Room 18 (159)

Engineering Is Elementary

——————————————— Patti Curtis, Pamela Pulver, Patti Kershaw


A Season for STEM

——————————————— Amy Flick


Beyond the Design Brief: Making Curriculum Connections

——————————————— Elizabeth Guthrie, Jessica Ray


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Location 8:45—10:00 (75 minutes) 10:30—11:45 (75 minutes) 2:15—3:30 (75 minutes)


Transitioning Into a STEM Focus School with an emphasis on the Arts

——————————————— Emily Wade, Katherine Williams


Get all Your Letters in a Row-STEM and IPA

——————————————— Jamie-Ellen Spessard, Shelliotte Lawson


Fraction Action

——————————————— Mary Hunter Ayer



Tools! Tools! Tools!

——————————————— Donna Smith


Tools! Tools! Tools!

——————————————— Donna Smith


Preparing Elementary Teachers….

——————————————— Dr. Arthur Bowman



Using Engineering Design in Hands-On

Integrated STEM Modules



PLTW Launch: Introducing Young

Minds to the Wonders of STEM

——————————————— Jon VanDeventer


Become a Resource to Other Teachers: Share Your Ideas in the International Children's

Technology Journal

——————————————— Diana Cantu



Fraction Action

——————————————— Mary Hunter Ayer


STEMulate Student Learning by Infusing Engineering Design Using the

6Es

——————————————— Anita Deck, John Richardson


Integrating STEM into a Problem-Based Learning Unit-Ad Agency

——————————————— Dawn Bowyer, Sue Bostic



Kicking Machines with a Technology Twist

——————————————— Tina Coffey, Lynda Graves


STEM: Beyond Popsicle Sticks and Pipe Cleaners

——————————————— Kimberly Nierman, Anna Russell, Nina

Valdivieso (Grades 3-5 Educators)

Magnetic Levitations: Floating into the Future

——————————————— Alisha Rushing, Cliff Jones



Brown Bag STEM Challenges

——————————————— Kelly Burton, Holly Swift (Grades PreK-2 Educators)

Lifting Engineering to New Heights with Hydraulic Design

——————————————— Wartika Scott


Socrative — Engage and Assess

——————————————— Myra Mata, Elizabeth Horne


Room F Class 34/ Conf. 34

A Chair Affair: Exploring Form and Function through a Chair Design Project

——————————————— Jill Fisher, Roarke Andrade, Nadine Hustler


Building a STEM Lab is Elementary!

——————————————— Kimberly Candler, Gregory Hill


Engineering as Academic Glue to Teach Science



Room H Class 36/ Conf. 34

Building Understanding: Using Computer Aided Architecture to Explore Social

Studies and Mathematics

——————————————— David McDavitt, Michelle Jaeckel


Diversity in Our Classrooms: How Do Our Words Influence Children’s Thoughts about STEM Careers

——————————————— Cheryl Carrico


Genius Hour-Engaging Your Student’s Passions

——————————————— Krystle Yarborough

(Grades 3-5 Educators, Administrators, Gifted/Talent)

Room I Class 37/ Conf. 34

Get all Your Letters in a Row-STEM and IPA

——————————————— Jamie-Ellen Spessard, Shelliotte Lawson


Amusing Your SOLs

——————————————— Julia Hogue, Beverly Kerr


Developing a K-5 Continuum of Real World, Engineering Education with Robotics

——————————————— Sue Sorrentino, Donna Chaback


Room J Class 34/ Conf. 34

Scratch Programming with Lego WeDo Construction Set

——————————————— Todd Anderson, Jess Spunzo (Grades PreK-5 Educators)

Higher Level Questioning Strategies in STEM Lessons

——————————————— Paul Pack, Deborah Haynie


Ready, Set, STEMify: Integrative STEM Lessons for New Teachers

——————————————— Raisa Roxas, James Farrow, Elizabeth Joyner,

Joan Harper-Neely (Grades K-5 Educators)

Friday, February 20, 2015 Schedule-at-a-Glance

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Pre-Convention Sessions

Thursday, February 19 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pre-registration Required

Workshop 101-A: Highlighting the T&E in STEM Central LoungeDesigned for convention newcomers, this pre-convention workshop provides background-building experiences highlighting the “T” & “E” in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Participants will discover the meaning and importance of technology, the di�erence and connections between technology and science, and explore the design process while learning how Children’s Engineering supports and enhances ongoing curriculum.Presenters:Ginger Whiting, Children’s Engineering Educators, LLCMartha Smith, J.B. Watkins Elementary School, Chester�eld County Public Schools

Workshop 201-A: Taking It Up a Notch – Children’s Engineering Room 2-3�is workshop is designed for teachers who have begun to include Children’s Engineering experiences in their instructional strategies. �e workshop will o�er best practices for enhancing your design briefs with a direct focus on the “T” & “E” in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Participants will explore structures and pneumatics and discover how to use them to augment daily teaching plans.Presenters:Elizabeth Kirk, School of Education, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityKelley Davis, Stanley Elementary School, Page County Public Schools

Workshop 101-B: Highlighting the T&E in STEM Room 11Designed for convention newcomers, this pre-convention workshop provides background-building experiences highlighting the “T” & “E” in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Participants will discover the meaning and importance of technology, the di�erence and connections between technology and science, and explore the design process while learning how Children’s Engineering supports and enhances ongoing curriculum.Presenters:Barbara Adcock, Pocahontas Elementary School, Powhatan County Public SchoolsBarbara Westlund, Yorktown Elementary Mathematics, Science & Technology Magnet School, York County Public Schools

Workshop 201-B: Taking It Up a Notch – Children’s Engineering Room 16�is workshop is designed for teachers who have begun to include Children’s Engineering experiences in their instructional strategies. �e workshop will o�er best practices for enhancing your design briefs with a direct focus on the “T” & “E” in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Participants will explore structures and pneumatics and discover how to use them to augment daily teaching plans.Presenters:Joan Harper-Neely, William Mason Cooper Elementary School, Hampton City Public SchoolsKatherine Mangum, St. Catherine’s School, Richmond


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Breakout Sessions �ursday, February 19

Session 1 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Designing with Electrical CircuitsBarbara AdcockLearn how your students can apply what they know about electrical circuits through several different design briefs! Come away with the ready-made design briefs, and create a design yourself with the provided materials.Grades 4-5 Educators Amphitheatre

Implementing Design Thinking in the Elementary ClassroomKirsten BeckerSee how design thinking fits into an elementary classroom. See how a year–long project introduced students to the design thinking process, while fulfilling service learning curriculum at the same time!Grades K-5 Educators Central Lounge

School-Wide Engineering DaysKatherine Ross, Jeremy FerraraInformation will be shared on how to organize and implement a school-wide engineering day. Participants will see how students across all grade levels are working on solving real problems that affect their school community.Grades K-5 Educators, Administrators Private Dining Room

Tool Anxiety?Dr. Lynn BashamParticipants will use a variety of hand tools as they help assemble a puppet theater. Safe use of tools will be covered.Grades 3-5 Educators Room A & B

It’s Electrifying!Lisa BrownYes, kindergartners can learn about electric circuits! Join us as we explore electricity for five-year-olds through middle schoolers. You will leave with design briefs ready to go for your classroom. Please be prepared to participate and have fun!Grades K-5 Educators Room D

STEM and Bloom’s TaxonomyKimberly Dempsey, Laura GanleyBloom’s taxonomy is at the heart of STEM education. Come learn how to incorporate all six levels of Bloom’s taxonomy into your instruction.Grades 1-5 Educators, Administrators Room 2

Teaching Programming with Scratch Jr.Robin Ricketts, Karen Hurd, Liz ClaytonScratch Jr. provides a playful way to help young students build a foundation in computational thinking and computer-programming languages. Join us for this hands-on introduction to Scratch Jr. *Bring your iPad with Scratch pre-loaded. A limited number of iPads will be available for use.Grades PreK-5 Educators Room 3

Integrating STEM into ArtJoyce Sipe, Suzanne BevansParticipants will experience a third-grade art lesson that focuses on the story vases of ancient Greece. The lesson integrates social studies, mathematics, and language arts through a STEM challenge.Grades 3-5 Educators Room 4

Creativity Lab (open during all sessions)Exemplary Children’s Engineering TeachersCome visit the “Creativity Lab” to see and work on examples of design briefs, learn how to make things move with linkages, create pop-ups, see examples of great tools to use for engineering, and more! The Creativity Lab will be manned by Virginia Children’s Engineering Council members throughout the convention.Grades K-5 Educators Poolside Corridor

Linda Harpine, third from the left, received the 2014 Virginia Technology and Engineering Education Association “Academy of Scholars Citation.” Also pictured from left to right are Patricia Fazzi, George Willcox, and Andrea Harpine Adams.



Session 1 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. (continued)

Making Makerspace Matter: Design Thinking for All LearnersMeg Swecker, Tina CoffeyInnovation. Problem solving. Creativity. Roanoke County is piloting Makerspace in special needs classrooms, but the activities will develop 21st century skills in all learners. We’ll share lessons, tools, and tips!Grades K-5 Educators, Special Education Room 8

Innovative STEM PresentationMissy Baker, Muffin Wilcoski Learn how to use the Tellagami app to create presentations to showcase your engineering or STEM projects. Tellagami allows students to create avatars that present their projects on an iPad. *Please bring your iPad if you have one.Grades K-5 Educators Room 11

So You Want to Start an After-School STEM Club?Susan EckenrodeWant to start an after-school STEM club? Come to this session to learn the ins and outs. Student projects will be shared using Scratch, Microsoft PowerPoint, and MaKey MaKey. *Bring your Laptop OR iPad if you have one.Grades K-5 Educators Room 12

Pop-Ups at the CastleRobin Goble, Charlotte HolterThis whole-school event, centered around a medieval theme, gives students a hands-on, multidisciplinary learning experience. The event takes STEM to STEAM by incorporating art along with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, all in the context of history.Grades 1-5 Educators Room 15

In the BeginningKaren Holbrook, Amber MerkinParticipants will receive a hands-on opportunity to explore Children’s Engineering in connection with children’s literacy. This session will focus on a beginner’s approach to implementing STEM in connection to Standards of Learning in the early elementary classroom.

Grades PreK-2 Educators Room 16

Adding the “M” in STEMErin Hansard, Alicia BroughtonHow do I incorporate STEM in my mathematics class? If you are a teacher that has asked yourself this question, this is the session for you! Teachers will be fully engaged in and leave with several STEM activities that correlate with the mathematics Standards of Learning for grades 3-5.Grades 3-5 Educators Room 17

Robotics in the ClassroomCassandra Murphy, Karen Bazemore-PersonThe goal of this session is to identify the benefits of robotics in the classroom, including what students learn from building robots (i.e., STEM).Grades K-5 Educators Room 18

Beyond the Design Brief: Making Curriculum ConnectionsElizabeth Guthrie, Jessica RayLearn to create international curriculum-based design briefs and develop 7E lessons that will make transdisciplinary connections, deepen student knowledge, and lead to products that truly demonstrate understanding.Grades K-2 Educators Room F

Engineering in the Elementary Classroom Doesn’t Have to Be HardErin Yunker, Dana ThompsonExperience how to implement simple design briefs across the content areas for grades PreK-2. You’ll see some examples of design briefs and be able to take part in the challenge of engineering and design as well.Grades PreK-2 Educators Room H

LEGO Education MoreToMathTara Stacey, Megan WillisMoreToMath is a hands-on educational tool for teaching mathematical problem solving in grades 1-2. Your students will use LEGO® bricks and real-life understanding to feel encouraged and motivated to think, write, and speak freely about math.Grades 1-2 Educators Room I

Using Technology to Explore Careers in EngineeringMichele SiebertBring your iPad or laptop and learn ways to explore engineering careers using the latest online technology.Grades PreK-5 Educators, Administrators Room J



Session 2 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Using LEGO Robots to Teach Science, Mathematics, and CreativityMaria Lewis, Andy JonesMeasurement, friction, force, and motion…these abstract concepts may be difficult to teach young learners; therefore, we recommend the use of LEGO Robotics to foster an engaging and creative STEM environment.Grades 3-5 Educators Amphitheatre

Implementing Design Thinking in the Elementary ClassroomKirsten BeckerSee how design thinking fits into an elementary classroom. See how a year–long project introduced students to the design thinking process, while fulfilling service learning curriculum at the same time!Grades K-5 Educators Central Lounge

Creating a STEM Program through a 21st Century LensDiana Schmiesing, Sarah Phillips, Jesse KraftLearn how to give all students the opportunity to use 21st century innovation skills to solve complex problems, using engineering design as the medium for STEM problem solving.Grades PreK-5 Educators, Administrators, Private Dining RoomTitle I, Gifted

Integrating Technology as a Learning ToolDuane HumeThe ICT Esssentials Suite is an innovative educational product designed for teachers to infuse technology into their subject areas as a learning tool and is scalable for all grade levels.Grades K-5 Educators, Administrators Room A & B

Structures in SeptemberKelly Antonio, Kenzie ManetzLearn about a month-long project for multi-age groups to explore structures and then work collaboratively on a challenge. Students start by exploring types of structures, and end with a challenge involving ergonomic chair design!Grades K-4 Educators Room D

STEM and Bloom’s TaxonomyKimberly Dempsey, Laura GanleyBloom’s taxonomy is at the heart of STEM education. Come learn how to incorporate all six levels of Bloom’s taxonomy into your instruction.Grades 1-5 Educators, Administrators Room 2

Using MagformerDr. Art StonerMultiple-award-winning Magformers greatly enhance geometry instruction, from naming shapes to constructing a wide range of polyhedra to finding properties, including area and volume.Grades K-5 Educators Room 3

Incorporating Engineering into Problem-Based and Project-Based LearningJudy Fitzpatrick, M.C. BernheartParticipants will investigate strategies to incorporate hands-on engineering activities with PBL to support the Standards of Learning and the development of 21st century skills. Information will include creating a guiding question, implementation, and assessment.Grades 3-5 Educators Room 4

Engineering is Elementary (EiE)Pamela Pulver, Patti KershawThis session will include a description of the Engineering is Elementary! program and how it is being implemented in Fauquier County’s K-5 classrooms.Grades K-5 Educators Room 8

STEM in a Bag!Lorrie Witsil, Stacy CarpenterThis workshop will provide a variety of STEM activities that use common materials, which can fit in a bag and be easily incorporated into the classroom for minimal cost.Grades PreK-5 Educators Room 11




STEM: The RecipeDonna Kouri, Katelyn WilkersonYes, you can do this in your already packed curriculum! We will focus on how to ease the implementation of STEM activities that are beneficial to your students’ mathematics and science conceptual understandings. You will experience how completing a STEM challenge will foster your students’ 21st century skills. STEM allows students to experience the natural connections already embedded in real-life scenarios. This session will demonstrate how to identify, label, and use current lessons to create meaningful STEM challenges. We will model how to review your current curriculum and select the aspects that could come together to create an outstanding STEM challenge with minor tweaking and editing.Grades K-5 Educators Room 12

Problem-Solving Assignments in the Elementary ClassroomEmily Dooley-Schafer, Linda ThompsonDiscover how to create assignments for the elementary classroom to get students moving and participating in problem-solving tasks. Tasks will incorporate cross-curricular content and skills that will engage students in critical thinking.Grades K-5 Educators, Administrators Room 15

Don’t Bully Us Mr. Troll!Bobbie Arbogast, Heather CherryParticipants will have a glimpse into a school-wide engineering activity based on the “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.” PreK-5th grade teachers will partake in hands-on problem-solving skills to make the troll happy so he stops bullying.Grades PreK-5 Educators Room 16

Full of STEAM Using Project-Based LearningKimberly Moore, Genesis Dotson, Amy KeltnerThe simplest way to “hook” our students is by stimulating their interest. Incorporating STEAM through problem-based learning is just the “hook” you need!Grades K-5 Educators Room 17

Developing Elementary STEM-Integrated UnitsMaurissa RobertsHave you wanted to see how problem-based learning and STEM can guide instruction for elementary students? This session will explain the APB approach for planning a STEM-integrated unit based on Common Core and Next Generation standards. We will explore units that were created by teachers and demonstrate the planning process. Participants will also be given the opportunity to engage in the process as they create an activity, project, and problem for a set of standards.Grades K-5 Educators, Administrators Room 18

Can You Make a Word Changer?Mary Anne DeckerAll ages can create STEM projects in areas other than science. In this session, we will learn how to use simple materials and techniques to create and build STEM activities for areas such as mathematics, grammar, and reading.Grades PreK-2 Educators Room F

Problem-Based Learning in the Elementary ClassroomDr. Laura HummellProblem-based learning is an active, hands-on, minds-on learning technique that is centered on students researching and solving open-ended, real-world problems. Grades K-5 Educators Room H

Design Briefs for Fourth GradeCari PittlemanThis session will provide design briefs that align specifically to fourth-grade science, social studies, mathematics, and language arts standards. You will receive digital copies of design briefs that can be altered as needed.Grades 3-4 Educators Room I

Space Sports: Build an Olympic Venue on MarsChérie FarringtonOur mission is to work as a team to explore our solar system and choose the friendliest planet to design and build a sports facility for the first Olympics in space! Grades 3-5 Educators Room J



Session 3 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Using LEGO to Build STEM CreativityChristina BrooksStudents use LEGOs to design and construct a Hopi kachina doll to enhance their understanding of a Native American culture.Grades K-5 Educators Amphitheatre

KEVA PlanksLinda DohertyBlocks are not just for kindergarten any more! Get ideas for using KEVA planks to teach measurement, engineering, architecture, and perspective and to teach and practice mathematics concepts (addition, multiplication, geometric shapes).Grades K-5 Educators Central Lounge

Using Engineering Design in Hands-On Integrated STEM ModulesKatherine LeysathEngineering design challenges provide a foundation for truly integrated STEM instruction in elementary grades. These hands-on experiences provide rich opportunities for application in mathematics, science, and language arts.Grades PreK-5 Educators, Administrators Private Dining Room

STEM and the Young LearnerJulie MacIntyreSAE International award-winning A World In Motion (AWIM) Primary Series offers hands-on STEM activities to young learners. There are four different challenges, each having its own specially designed literature piece. Each challenge gives young students opportunities to explore basic, developmentally appropriate fundamentals of physics and motion, while introducing them to the engineering design process and helping them understand what it means to conduct a fair test.Grades K-4 Educators Room A & B

Lifting Engineering to New Heights with Hydraulic DesignWartika ScottThis innovative session will demonstrate the concepts of mechanical engineering. Participants will connect the engineering design process to state standards by collaborating, designing, creating, and testing their hydraulic invention.Grades PreK-5 Educators, Administrators Room D

Reinventing the Wheel 2.0: Turning Your Favorite Activities into STEMLaura Ganley, Kimberly DempseyLet’s keep the “oldies but goodies,” but turn them into STEM! Teachers will experience integrated STEM activities that teach the Virginia Standards of Learning! They will see the process of planning, writing design briefs, and selecting portfolio assignments and assessments to meet curriculum needs.Grades PreK-5 Educators Room 2

It Started with Children’s Engineering: Our JourneyElise Harlow, Susan MayoJoin us as we share our journey in the creation of a division-wide STEM plan. Learn the processes and procedures that led us from the Children’s Engineering Convention in 2014 to the presentation of a division-wide STEM plan to our school board.Grades K-5 Educators, Administrators Room 3

Shoelace FactoryJoan Harper-Neely, Nigel DanielsParticipants will learn how students can design systems to create products. This unit teaches and reinforces the concepts and skills for elapsed time, measurement, and sequencing.Grades 3-5 Educators Room 4

Making ConnectionsTara Kimmey, Cathy McAuleyThe presentation will help make connections between the uses of interactive notebooks with STEAM projects. Educators will learn how to make small tweaks when creating the perfect STEAM classroom, incorporating hands-on inquiry-based projects and focusing on enrichment, remediation, differentiation, and making connections.Grades 3-5 Educators Room 8

Go Green: Engineering Energy SolutionsBonnie Murray, Remy PangleAnalyze innovative uses for alternate energies, then engage in engineering some original designs of your own. Leave ready to challenge your students to become energy engineers for the future.Grades 3-5 Educators Room 11




NASA’s GPM Mission and STEMBarbara Westlund, Shellye WardenskyNASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) project provides educators with some fabulous resources, including design challenges geared toward elementary students. In this session, you will complete design challenges that are rich in science, mathematics, and engineering concepts. You will leave with several handouts and NASA resources that will greatly enhance your instruction of the water cycle, weather, and climate.Grades K-5 Educators Room 12

Slowing Down Is Such a DragElizabeth Edmondson, Sue KirkJoin the VCU VISTA team in exploring the science and engineering of parachuting, as embedded in a problem-based learning unit!Grades K-5 Educators Room 15

Lights, Camera, Action!Meg Swecker, Leslie SaulDesign a winter symbol displaying properties of light and author a persuasive jingle about it. Session participants will recreate this STEM activity and use mobile apps to present their creations!Grades 3-5 Educators Room 16

Sounds Like FunAmanda Maguire, Edward CooperIn this class, students will explore musical sounds using rain sticks, maracas, balloon drums, kazoos, paper-plate tambourines, and Popsicle-stick harmonicas. Students use science and engineering practices by finding, generalizing, and applying patterns to design instruments.Grades K-5 Educators Room 17

Developing Elementary STEM-Integrated UnitsMaurissa RobertsHave you wanted to see how problem-based learning and STEM can guide instruction for elementary students? This session will explain the APB approach for planning a STEM-integrated unit based on Common Core and Next Generation standards. We will explore units that were created by teachers and demonstrate the planning process. Participants will also be given the opportunity to engage in the process as they create an activity, project, and problem for a set of standards.Grades K-5 Educators, Administrators Room 18

STEM Jr.: The ABCs of S-T-E-MBonnie Burnheimer, Amelia HuntersEngineering with little ones? But we are still learning to tie our shoes! Learn how to integrate STEM into your favorite lessons in the primary classroom. Grades PreK-2 Educators Room F

Problem-Based Learning in the Elementary ClassroomDr. Laura HummellProblem-based learning is an active, hands-on, minds-on learning technique that is centered on students researching and solving open-ended, real-world problems. Grades K-5 Educators Room H

Adventures in Engineering: Engineering in the Upper GradesChristan MartinEngineering is an adventure! Engage upper-elementary and middle-school learners in hands-on engineering tasks connected to curricular standards. Come participate in one-two engineering challenges and leave with a variety of ready-to-use and/or easily adaptable design briefs, guided portfolios, and rubrics. Grades 3-6 Educators Room I

Girls’ Geek Day? What’s That?Paula White, Anne GeratyGirls’ Geek Day is an event series devoted to helping girls of all ages find and feed their inner geek and is totally powered by volunteers. Learn about recruiting volunteers, managing sign up, planning sessions, and promoting each one.Grades K-5 Educators, Administrators Room J


Breakout Sessions Friday, February 20

Session 1 8:45 – 10:00 a.m. VCEC – What’s It All About?Dr. Megan Healy, Elizabeth Kirk, Charlotte HolterDo you want to be more involved with Children’s Engineering? Do you have a great idea for a journal article? Come learn more about the Virginia Children’s Engineering Council (VCEC) and how you can get involved.Grades K-5 Educators, Administrators Amphitheatre

STEM: The KitchenKatelyn Wilkerson, Donna KouriPrepare to create your STEM environment! You have the STEM recipe; now let’s make room to establish STEM in your learning community: school, grade level, classroom. Participants will discuss ideas on how to ignite the spark of STEM interest within their school community. The session will feature tips for organizing STEM outreach projects and events to get students, parents, and colleagues excited about STEM. Our administrator will also share her depth of understanding and commitment to see STEM soar within our own learning community!Administrators Panel for Q & A Central Lounge

Integrating STEM into a Problem-Based Learning Unit—Ad AgencyDawn Bowyer, Sue BosticJoin us to see how easy it is to integrate STEM into an advertising PBL unit focused on media messages and designed to meet several English standards for grades 4-5. Participants will experience the design process firsthand and leave with copies of design briefs and related handouts.Grades 4-5 Educators Private Dining Room

Bring STEM to Life at the Elementary SchoolDenise Fisher, Regina ZimmermanThe STEM after-school club brings students and STEM volunteers together for hands-on experiences promoting awareness of STEM fields and is targeted toward at-risk students.Grades 3-5 Educators Room A & B

Integrating Apps with STEM EducationBarbara Westlund, Shellye WardenskyCome explore different iPad apps that incorporate the STEM disciplines and will enhance your STEM instruction. These apps incorporate, engineering, computer science, language arts, mathematics and science to reinforce the concepts being taught through STEM. Ipads will be available for participants to explore several carefully researched and student tested STEM apps. Apps presented include both free and pay apps.Grades K-5 Educators Room D

Every Child Is an EngineerAnne Barrow, Kelly SteeleAn all-day STEAM event for every child in your building is within reach! Come see how engineering, social studies, and science came together as every child in every classroom in our school used the engineering design process to create 3-D towns and cities according to the constraints of their grade level’s engineering design brief. Many handouts will be provided.Grades 1-5 Educators, Administrators Room 2

Tunnel Books: Adding Paper Engineering into Your Classroom!Donna Johnson, Lucy ZoldosTunnel Books’ make-and-take session is an easy way to help teachers incorporate paper engineering into the curriculum while strengthening concepts from a variety of subject areas.Grades 3-5 Educators Room 3

Put a Little Zip in Your TripCarrie Lewis, Kirsten WilsonThe students will apply science knowledge, measurement skills, and engineering processes when given a challenge to design and implement travel in the air from one location to another.Grades 2-5 Educators Room 4

Creativity Lab (open during all sessions)Exemplary Children’s Engineering TeachersCome visit the “Creativity Lab” to see and work on examples of design briefs, learn how to make things move with linkages, create pop-ups, see examples of great tools to use for engineering, and more! The Creativity Lab will be manned by Virginia Children’s Engineering Council members throughout the convention.Grades K-5 Educators Auditorium



Session 1 8:45 – 10:00 a.m. (continued)

Transitioning into a STEM Focus School with an Emphasis on the ArtsEmily Wade, Katherine WilliamsJoin this exploratory adventure to discover arts integration within the emerging STEM program at Hoffman-Boston Elementary School. This session is intended as a dialogue, and we welcome feedback and ideas.Grades K-5 Educators Room 8

Tools! Tools! Tools!Donna SmithThis session will familiarize teachers with various carpentry tools that can be used in the elementary classroom for engineering projects. Safety precautions, rules for use, organization of tools, and sources for materials will be highlighted. Come prepared to build!Grades 2-5 Educators Room 11

Using Engineering Design in Hands-On Integrated STEM ModulesKatherine LeysathEngineering design challenges provide a foundation for truly integrated STEM instruction in elementary grades. These hands-on experiences provide rich opportunities for application in mathematics, science, and language arts.Grades PreK-5 Educators, Administrators Room 12

Fraction ActionMary Hunter AyerUsing various provided materials, participants will create models of a pizza that has at least five different fractions represented. This is leveled for 4th and 5th graders, but can be adjusted to suit 3rd grade as well!Grades 3-5 Educators Room 15

Kicking Machines with a Technology TwistTina Coffey, Lynda GravesParticipants will explore force, motion, and energy by building a kicking machine and using iPads, slow-motion video, and augmented reality. Tips for using technology in any lesson will be shared.Grades 3-5 Educators Room 16

Brown Bag STEM ChallengesKelly Burton, Holly SwiftDo you enjoy STEM projects, but not the mess? Come and join us for fun STEM projects that fit into a paper bag! You will take away ideas that are fun, creative, and portable!Grades PreK-2 Educators Room 17

Engineering is Elementary: Engineering Practices Made EasyPatti CurtisEngineering is Elementary (EIE) supports educators and children with curricula and professional development that develop engineering literacy. EIE focuses on engineering design with an emphasis on life science, earth & space science, and physical science. Come and learn about this national program. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and identify key engineering practices essential to the Engineering Design Process.Grades 1-5 Educators, Administrators Room 18

A Chair Affair: Exploring Form and Function through a Chair Design ProjectJill Fisher, Roarke Andrade, Nadine HustlerDuring this hands-on session, not only will you experience the design and build process, but you will also explore the case study of “our” grade 3 project. From brainstorming and sketching ideas for chairs, to constructing with digital and real materials, you will be taken through a micro version of the entire process. This project, based on our junior school’s “big idea” of form and function, can be adapted to multiple grade levels. This methodology has its roots in what Bishop Strachan School strives to do through its Reggio- and inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning. Theories are tested between the girls in order to come up with plausible and workable solutions to authentic problems.Grades 3-5 Educators Room F

Building Understanding: Using Computer-Aided Architecture to Explore Social Studies and MathematicsDavid McDavitt, Michelle JaeckelThis interdisciplinary class employs the real-world focus of architectural computer-aided design (CAD) to apply Virginia mathematics and social studies SOL concepts in an authentic context. Students employ Google SketchUp or Autodesk FormIt to create scale 3-D drawings of historical buildings.Grades K-5 Educators Room H

Get All Your Letters in a Row—STEM and IPAJamie-Ellen Spessard, Shelliotte LawsonHow can Children’s Engineering enhance your integrated performance assessments (IPAs) and lend greater authenticity to learning? We’ll bring examples of IPAs and have colleagues brainstorm how to marry IPAs and STEM in their classrooms.Grades K-5 Educators Room I

Scratch Programming with Lego WeDo Construction SetTodd Anderson, Jess SpunzoParticipants will have the opportunity to work hands-on with the Scratch programming environment as well as the LEGO WeDo Construction set. Many different WeDo models will be provided, and the discussion will focus on how to program them using Scratch, as well as different ways to connect the programming to the physical models. Grades PreK-5 Educators Room J



Session 2 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Administrators Forum: What Works in Children’s Engineering Programs across VirginiaLinda Harpine, Linda Wright, Suzanne Bevans, Sean HolleranSchool leaders will share information on a variety of topics including division-wide teacher training, successful school-wide implementation of Children’s Engineering, funding, community support, sustaining a STEM focus over time, and a new Teacher Resource Guide. A question and answer period will be included.Grades PreK-5 Administrators Amphitheatre

Low-Cost, High-Fun Engineering!Heather Smith, Dara BrinkmanJoin us to learn how to incorporate hands-on activities that teach engineering with the use of low-cost materials. These activities will pique your students’ interest while teaching them STEM!Grades K-5 Educators, Administrators Central Lounge

Invent to ConserveLinda Doherty, Remy PangleTo save energy, we can use alternative energy sources, but we also conserve energy by using less. Participants design and create an invention to help their family conserve energy.Grades K-5 Educators Private Dining Room

STEM in Motion: Out of Your Seat and on Your Feet Fun with STEMCindy Jones, Bill HoldenSTEM in Motion is a unique combination of kinesthetic learning and STEM concepts in an exciting hands-on environment. These programs incorporate simple machines and phonics in a kinesthetic approach to maximize comprehension while students learn STEM concepts on their feet. Students love learning STEM on the go!Grades K-5 Educators Room A & B

Lego StoryStarter—Every Student Has a Story to Tell!Barbara Westlund, Shellye WardenskyParticipants will use LEGO StoryStarter and LEGO Simple Machines sets to explore how LEGO Education products can engage students in learning across the curriculum.Grades K-5 Educators Room D

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream: Integrating STEMDr. Cindy Klevickis, James Madison UniversityParticipants will use the engineering design process to make ice cream. Come and learn about gasses, liquids, solids, density, heat transfer, and many other science and technology instructional topics. Participants will use paper engineering to design and create a pop-up card that demonstrates the process of making ice cream.Grades 1-5 Educators Room 2

Running Away with STEM and Children’s LiteratureStephanie Cochran, Kerry DixonThrough the use of STEM concepts and children’s literature, teachers will explore fun and engaging ways to collaborate across grade levels while incorporating Standards of Learning related to reading and writing.Grades K-5 Educators Room 3

Medieval MeleeKari BowserCOME HITHER! Build castles, catapults, and explore apps and literature. All the resources you need for a medieval unit: STEM plus history and English.Grades K-5 Educators Room 4

Get All Your Letters in a Row—STEM and IPAJamie-Ellen Spessard, Shelliotte LawsonHow can Children’s Engineering enhance your integrated performance assessments (IPAs) and lend greater authenticity to learning? We’ll bring examples of IPAs and have colleagues brainstorm how to marry IPAs and STEM in their classrooms.Grades K-5 Educators Room 8

Tools! Tools! Tools!Donna SmithThis session will familiarize teachers with various carpentry tools that can be used in the elementary classroom for engineering projects. Safety precautions, rules for use, organization of tools, and sources for materials will be highlighted. Come prepared to build!Grades 2-5 Educators Room 11



Session 2 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. (continued)

PLTW Launch: Introducing Young Minds to the Wonders of STEMJon VanDeventerExplore Project Lead the Way’s fastest growing program, Launch. Discover how our curriculum, professional development, and engaged network can help you make an impact when it matters most.Grades PreK-5 Educators, Administrators Room 12

STEMulate Student Learning by Infusing Engineering Design Using the 6EsAnita Deck, John RichardsonJoin us in discovering a hands-on engineering design and cross-curricular authentic project to “STEMulate” student learning using the 6E format. Inspire thinking, collaboration, creativity, and problem solving with this STEM-focused design challenge.Grades 3-5 Educators Room 15

STEM: Beyond Popsicle Sticks and Pipe CleanersKimberly Nierman, Anna Russell, Nina ValdiviesoEngineers change the world. It’s part of their job description! Use the engineering design loop to address real-world problems and engineer solutions for change. Presenters will model units that go beyond popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners.Grades 3-5 Educators Room 16

Lifting Engineering to New Heights with Hydraulic DesignWartika ScottThis innovative session will demonstrate the concepts of mechanical engineering. Participants will connect the engineering design process to state standards by collaborating, designing, creating, and testing their hydraulic invention.Grades PreK-5 Educators, Administrators Room 17

A Season for STEMAmy Flick, Anita RitchieWant design briefs that require minimal materials? Join us to experience some hands-on, seasonal activities that can be modified for various grades. Participants will receive a packet of design briefs that are ready to take back to your classroom.Grades 1-5 Educators Room 18

Building a STEM Lab Is Elementary!Kimberly Candler, Gregory HillThe presentation is based on the importance of starting a STEM lab at the elementary level. The presentation will provide insight into how to start a lab and how it currently functions in our school. Handouts and a list of resources will be provided to participants.Grades 3-5 Educators Room F

Diversity in Our Classrooms: How Do Our Words Influence Children’s Thoughts about STEM CareersDr. Cheryl CarricoThrough an interactive activity, participants discuss how “everyday words” can influence a student’s sense of belonging in the class. The workshop focuses on female students, yet applies to all students.Grades 1-5 Educators Room H

Amusing Your SOLJulia Hogue, Beverly KerrCome create an amusement park! Engage students in learning literature, mathematics, and science by designing and engineering an amusement park. Extension and differentiation activities will be included.Grades 3-5 Educators Room I

Higher-Level Questioning Strategies in STEM LessonsPaul Pack, Deborah HaynieParticipants will be led through a STEM lesson as facilitators model analyzing and evaluating questions to enhance design. Participants will interact with students from Liberty University and provide their own higher-level questions.Grades K-5 Educators Room J



Session 3 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. It’s Electrifying!Lisa BrownYes, kindergartners can learn about electric circuits! Join us as we explore electricity for five-year-olds through middle schoolers. You will leave with design briefs ready to go for your classroom. Please be prepared to participate and have fun!Grades K-5 Educators Amphitheatre

Structures in SeptemberKelly Antonio, Kenzie ManetzLearn about a month-long project for multi-age groups to explore structures and then work collaboratively on a challenge. Students start by exploring types of structures, and end with a challenge involving ergonomic chair design!Grades K-4 Educators Central Lounge

Egg Crash Rockets—Protect Your Eggstronaut on a BudgetKenneth Noonan, Geoffrey Widman, Steve WagnerUtilize the engineering design process to build an egg toting rocket as a classPrivate Dining Roomttention grabber. Engage students in learning to apply mathematics, science, tools, spreadsheets, basic CAD, budget management, marketing, and much more.Grades 3-5 Educators Private Dining Room

Air Force Association STEM ClubCindy Jones, Bill HoldenSTEM Street is a nationally awarded after-school club for 3rd-5th graders, which offers a creative learning environment beyond the traditional classroom. Attendees will receive and build a solar oven and receive design briefs. Join us and see how STEM Street can be a success in your school.Grades K-5 Educators Room A & B

Go Green: Engineering Energy SolutionsBonnie Murray, Remy PangleAnalyze innovative uses for alternate energies, then engage in engineering some original designs of your own. Leave ready to challenge your students to become energy engineers for the future.Grades 3-5 Educators Room D

Introducing Algebra ConceptsDr. Art StonerExplore number patterns and introduce algebra concepts (including writing basic linear equations) using A+ Tiles and a 100 board. Hands on with free materials.Grades K-5 Educators Room 2

Running Away with STEM and Children’s LiteratureStephanie Cochran, Kerry DixonThrough the use of STEM concepts and children’s literature, teachers will explore fun and engaging ways to collaborate across grade levels while incorporating Standards of Learning related to reading and writing.Grades K-5 Educators Room 3

Bring STEM to Life at the Elementary SchoolDenise Fisher, Regina ZimmermanThe STEM after-school club brings students and STEM volunteers together for hands-on experiences promoting awareness of STEM fields and is targeted toward at-risk students.Grades 3-5 Educators Room 4

Fraction ActionMary Hunter AyerUsing various provided materials, participants will create models of a pizza that has a least five different fractions represented. This is leveled for 4th and 5th graders, but can be adjusted to suit 3rd grade as well!Grades 3-5 Educators Room 8

Preparing Elementary Teachers….Dr. Arthur BowmanCreative ways to prepare undergraduate pre-service students to effectively deliver engineering instruction in the K-5 grades, aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), will be discussed and demonstrated.Grades PreK-5 Educators, Administrators Room 11

Become a Resource to Other Teachers: Share Your Ideas in the International Children’s Technology JournalDiana CantuDo you have a great STEM lesson or idea you have implemented in your classroom? Learn how you can share this with other teachers by publishing in the Children’s Technology and Engineering journal. Grades K-5 Educators Room 12

Integrating STEM into a Problem-Based Learning Unit—Ad AgencyDawn Bowyer, Sue BosticJoin us to see how easy it is to integrate STEM into an advertising PBL unit focused on media messages and designed to meet several English standards for grades 4-5. Participants will experience the design process firsthand and leave with copies of design briefs and related handouts.Grades 4-5 Educators Room 15




Magnetic Levitations: Floating into the FutureAlisha Rushing, Cliff JonesParticipants will work through a hands-on STEM lesson for designing, constructing, and testing a magnetic levitation vehicle. Instructions for building a low-cost track will be included.Grades 3-5 Educators Room 16

Socrative — Engage and AssessMyra Mata, Elizabeth HorneSocrative lets teachers engage and assess their students with educational activities on tablets, laptops, and smartphones. Through the use of real-time questioning, instant result aggregation, and visualization, teachers can gauge the whole class’s current level of understanding. Socrative saves teachers time so the class can further collaborate, discuss, extend, and grow as a community of learners.Grades PreK-5 Educators, Administrators Room 17

Beyond the Design Brief: Making Curriculum ConnectionsElizabeth Guthrie, Jessica RayLearn to create international curriculum-based design briefs and develop 7E lessons that will make transdisciplinary connections, deepen student knowledge, and lead to products that truly demonstrate understanding.Grades K-2 Educators Room 18

Engineering as Academic Glue to Teach ScienceKatherine LeysathEngineering challenges provide a foundation for truly integrated STEM instruction in elementary grades. These hands-on experiences provide rich opportunities in mathematics, science, and language arts.Grades PreK-5 Educators, Administrators Room F

Genius Hour—Engaging Your Student’s PassionsKrystle YarboroughGenius Hour will empower your students to dig deep into what their passions are about learning. Students will develop their own inquiry-based passion projects and then work to research, design, and present their Genius Hour projects.Grades 3-5 Educators, Administrators, Gifted/Talent Room H

Developing a K-5 Continuum of Real World, Engineering Education with RoboticsSue Sorrentino, Donna ChabackExperience hands-on “instructional excerpts” of actual (and engaging!) classroom teaching by a team of former corporate engineers who are now K-5 STEM educators. Topics include robotics, engineering, design thinking methodology, innovation, protoyping, implementing iterative development and testing, PBL tasks, and using/repurposing robotics systems and electronic components!Grades K-5 Educators, Administrators Room I

Ready, Set, STEMify: Integrative STEM Lessons for New TeachersRaisa Roxas, James Farrow, Elizabeth Joyner, Joan Harper-NeelyAre you a new teacher or an experienced teacher who is interested in adding engineering design to your instructional strategies to promote more authentic, practical, and Higher Order Thinking activities in your classroom? Visit this session to explore exemplar Integrative STEM (iSTEM) lessons which are ready to implement! Pre-service student and master teacher participants of inSTEP (Integrative STEM for Pre-service teachers), a NASA/Virginia Space Grant program, will model iSTEM lessons with standards—driven concepts. All participants will have access to lesson plans and NASA resources.Grades K-5 Educators Room J

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