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2024 RISE Conference
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Monday, August 5th - Secondary Schools

Tuesday, August 6th - Elementary Schools

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Tuesday, August 6
 

11:40am EDT

Using SEPs & CS in 5th Grade Force & Motion
Tuesday August 6, 2024 11:40am - 12:25pm EDT
405
With the changes to the 5th grade science standard course of study which now includes Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), teachers will walk away with ideas for integrating Computer Science (CS) into their Forces and Motion unit. (PS.5.2.1 & PS.5.2.2). Examples of lessons to be shared include roller coaster design and using Spheros to investigate the effects of friction on speed.
Speakers
Tuesday August 6, 2024 11:40am - 12:25pm EDT
405

12:45pm EDT

SEP: Investigative Practices with Gizmos
Tuesday August 6, 2024 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
311
This session allows educators to experience the three Investigative Science practices of Asking Questions, Planning and Carrying out Investigations, and Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking when embedded within exemplary Gizmo lessons. Consequently, participants develop a deeper understanding of the Scientific and Engineering Practices and how those practices look in the classroom. Teachers will also learn to develop effective lessons around the practices that allow students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of underlying scientific principles. Attendees will receive resources for each Investigative Practice including graphic organizers, question prompts, and student look-for lists. Gizmos swag will also be raffled off during the session.
Speakers
Tuesday August 6, 2024 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
311

1:35pm EDT

Critiquing Practices with Gizmos
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:35pm - 2:20pm EDT
311
This session allows educators to experience the Critiquing Science practices of Engaging in Argumentation from Evidence, and Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information when embedded within exemplary Gizmo lessons. Consequently, participants develop a deeper understanding of the Scientific and Engineering Practices and how those practices look in the classroom. Teachers will also learn to develop effective lessons around the practices that allow students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of underlying scientific principles. Attendees will receive resources for each Critiquing Practice including graphic organizers, question prompts, and student look-for lists. Gizmos swag will also be raffled off during the session.
Speakers
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:35pm - 2:20pm EDT
311
 


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