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Innovate, Integrate, & Inspire!

May 29 and 30, 2015 Embassy Suites

Albuquerque, New Mexico

STEM Symposium

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To apply for a Teacher Institute:

visit www.swrecnm.org

Making Sense of SCIENCE

Teacher Professional Development

Institutes Santa Fe and Albuquerque:

June 1–5 & June 8–12

Albuquerque and Las Cruces: June 15-19 & June 22-26

Lodging and Mileage Paid for all participants traveling 50 miles or more

A five-day teacher institute in matter and a teacher

institute in energy are being offered each week in June.

The five-day Teacher Professional Development

Institute cost of $1,500 per person is being paid by the

Public Education Department and is being offered at no

cost to New Mexico teachers in grades 3–8. Lunch will be

provided, and teachers will receive classroom resource

materials. Participants will also receive a certificate of

completion for thirty hours of professional development.

This Making Sense of Science approach to teacher learning helps teachers: Learn major concepts of K–12 science Examine how children make sense of those concepts Analyze and improve their teaching practice Learn ways to support science learning through literacy

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I would like to welcome New Mexico's STEM professionals to the 2015 STEM Symposium.

Recognizing the importance of high quality professional development, The Public Education

Department's Math and Science Bureau is excited to host nearly 500 Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teachers, STEM professionals and informal science educators

from throughout New Mexico in attendance at this symposium. STEM subjects provide all students

the opportunity for good jobs, post-secondary study in STEM fields and to be an informed citizen in

their communities. Your dedication to your students' success is commendable.

The 2015 Symposium sessions will be focused along the following themes that we felt are important

for a STEM Ready New Mexico!

• Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom

• Promoting Equity and Access in STEM Learning

• Building Community STEM Partnerships

• Improving STEM Instruction

I am very excited to introduce an innovation to our symposium-Padlet! This is a multi-user interactive

wall that allows several people to post information. A Padlet wall was created for every session at the

symposium this year, the presenters can post their PowerPoints, handouts, discussion questions, and

other information on the wall. We encourage you to utilize this tool to collaborate with the presenters

and participants during the session utilizing your own device. The e-genda has a link for each session.

Can't decide which session to attend? This will give you an opportunity to see the information in all the

sessions. The best part is that this is a free resource that you could use in your classroom!

We are pleased to partner with the New Mexico Informal Science Education Network to have a very

special event on Friday night. The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and Explora!

will be open for teachers and their families on Friday May 29, from 6 to 8 pm. We hope you take this

opportunity to see what they have to offer and experience the hands on activities available.

It is our vision that throughout the two day symposium you take the opportunity to collaborate with

colleagues from other districts to share ideas and best practices. Please also consider attending a

Making Sense of Science Teacher Institute in June. Our students look to you to engage them in STEM

and foster the confidence to pursue future opportunities.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Math and Science Bureau and other PED staff. We are here

to support you!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome .......................................................................................................................... 3

Schedule, May 29, 2015 ................................................................................................. 5

Keynote Speakers’ Biographies ................................................................................... 6

Friday Night at the Museums ........................................................................... 7 and 26

Sessions Descriptions and Times, May 29, 2015 ................................................... 8–15

Schedule, May 30, 2015 ............................................................................................... 17

Session Descriptions and Times, May 30, 2015 ................................................... 18–25

Hotel Meeting Room Map ........................................................................... Back Cover

Amplify

Lakeshore Learning Materials

MidSchoolMath

NMCTM

NMSTA

TODOS: Mathematics for ALL

Carolina Biological Supply Company

Los Alamos National Laboratory

MIND Research Institute

New Mexico PBS

Sanchez Educational Association

UNM STEM-H Center

Wings of Enchantment Butterfly Farm

Conference Facilitation Managed by:

Thank You to our Vendors:

Innovate, Integrate, & Inspire! STEM Symposium

May 29-30, 2015, Embassy Suites

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NOTE: If you are stipend eligible, please turn in your completed W-9 and Stipend Form

by NOON on Friday to the Registration Desk. Checks will be ready for pick-

up at the end of the conference on Saturday.

Teachers must attend the entire Symposium to receive the stipend.

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Early Registration 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, May 29, 2015

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Welcome: Lesley Galyas, Director, Math and Science Bureau, PED

Special Guests: Docents

Hanna Skandera, Secretary of Education

Jennifer Choate, Teacher, Nizhoni Elementary School

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break/Transition to Breakout Sessions

10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Breakout Session I

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch On Your Own (Embassy Suites will have a Lunch Buffet available at a special price)

1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Breakout Session II

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break/Transition to Breakout Session III

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Breakout Session III

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Museum Open House



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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Dominic Torrez, Junior Docent Program

Kiara Peterson, Junior Docent Program

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

The Junior Docent Program at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and

History is a unique opportunity for high school students to volunteer in their

community, to explore a passion or interest, and to sharpen skills that will

help them transition into a higher education environment and later a

professional career. As a Junior Docent, students present science

demonstrations for visitors at the Museum, mostly on Saturdays and

Sundays.

This year the Junior Docents have learned about electricity and the Van de Graff generator, discovered

how Bernoulli’s Principle keeps an airplane in the sky, and explored air pressure through use of a

vacuum pump. No, a marshmallow will not explode in a vacuum (as much as we wish it would).

The Museum will begin accepting new applications for the Junior Docent Program on August 1,

2015. Placement in the program is competitive. For more information, contact Melissa Donahoo,

Volunteer Manager, at 245-2137 x 122 or [email protected].

Emily Miller, Keynote Speaker:

Emily Miller is a lead writer for the NGSS Diversity and Equity Writing Team.

She is has taught for 18 years as an English as a Second Language (ESL) and

bilingual resource science specialist at a Title 1 elementary school in Madison,

WI. Emily is consulting with the Wisconsin Center for Educational Research

(WIDA) to develop teacher tools that promote rigorous content and language

learning for English language learners in science. The newly released NGSS for

all (NSTA Press), which Emily co-authored with Dr. Okhee Lee and

Rita Januszyk addresses teaching strategies that promote equal access to STEM

among underserved student groups. Emily authored an NGSS culturally responsive engineering grant

and a culturally and linguistically responsive teacher training grant for her school district.



mailto:[email protected]

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JOIN US FRIDAY EVENING FOR A SPECIAL EVENT! 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday is Museum Night Open House

¡Explora! Science Center and Children’s Museum and

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science will be

open to you and your family.

EXPLORA

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Break Out Session Descriptions


10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (90 minute sessions)

PARCC Resources

Claudia Ahlstrom, New Mexico Public Education Department

Teachers will review the online PARCC resources (Model Content Frameworks and Informational

Guides) and discuss how to use these resources in their classrooms.

3–12; Mathematics; Improving STEM Instruction

Sierra I

Connecting Students & Teachers with STEM

Rick Cole and Kim Scheerer, New Mexico MESA

The New Mexico MESA (math, engineering & science achievement) hosted workshop will focus on

STEM resources for teachers and students in and out of the classroom.

6–12; All STEM Areas; Building Community STEM Partnerships

Sandia I

Literacy Strategies for Grades 3-5: Modeling Reading and Writing Prompts

Jeff Frates, Carolina Biological

STEM investigations excite students and lead to an interest in reading more about STEM.

Integration of reading and writing practices are modeled in this workshop.

K–5; Science, Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia II

Discover New Mexico Wildlife

Kevin Holladay and Colleen Welch, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

Wildlife is a great way to engage students in conservation, the outdoors and STEM. Explore ten

newly completed, teacher-reviewed online activities from New Mexico Game and Fish.

K–8; Science, Mathematics; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom

Sandia III

Math Culture Survey: Assessing What is Really Happening in Your Classroom

Scott Laidlaw and Megan LeBleu, MidSchoolMath

Explore the math culture of your school and how math, science, engineering, and technology are

viewed, explored, and experienced.

K–12; Mathematics; Improving STEM Instruction

Sierra III

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10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (90 minute sessions) Best Practices for Accomplished Teaching in STEM: Increase Student Engagement, Motivation

and Success

Katrina Lake and Dr. Lori Brown, New Mexico National Board Certified Teacher

Network

National Boards Core Proposition 5: Teachers are members of learning communities! Come learn

from local NBCTs as they share engaging strategies from their classrooms.

6–12; All STEM Areas; Improving STEM Instruction

Sierra II

Field Science in the Schoolyard

Siobhan Niklasson, Pajarito Environmental Education Center

Our curriculum gets kids outside, doing hands-on investigations, and studying nature right at school.

Do a sample activity and receive lessons to bring to school.

K–5; Science; Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia VII

Making Math Discussions Happen in the Classroom

Yanira Vázquez, New Mexico Public Education Department

The Standards for Mathematical Practice emphasize the use of math discussions in the classroom.

This session will give participants strategies to make discussions happen successfully, from planning

to classroom implementation.

3–8; Mathematics, Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia VI

Argumentation and Productive Discourse in the STEM Classroom

Gwen Warniment and Brian Campbell, Los Alamos National Lab Foundation;

Curriculum Developer

What does argumentation look like in CCSS? How do teachers facilitate this process so student

thinking becomes visible and student voice valued?

K–12; Science, Engineering, and Mathematics; Improving STEM Instruction

Ocotillo II

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The Animal Connection

Sherry Mangold, Animal Protection of New Mexico

Through students' affinity towards animals, their academic performance can be enhanced in

mathematics, technology, and other core curriculum subjects. That IS the Animal Connection!

3–12; Science; Building Community STEM Partnerships

Piñon

Zombies, Forensics, Diabetes, and More! *vendor session

Wendy Peel, Texas Instruments, Inc.

Come join this session and see TI-Nspire STEM activities you can incorporate into your classroom

with just your computer. You will also get hands-on experience with Data Collection and make

Science fun for your students! Door prizes!

6–12; Science, Technology, and Mathematics; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom

Sandia VIII

Get Results with Science and Literacy: Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading® *vendor session

Traci Wierman, Lawrence Hall of Science UC Berkeley, Amplify

Experience next generation science and engineering practices using Designing Mixtures! Content-rich

text, scientific discourse, and writing support an authentic encounter with engineering design. Free

samples.

3–5; Science, Engineering; Improving STEM Instruction

Ocotillo I



Get Connected! Exploring the Statewide NM STEM-H-H Connection Website - Resources for

Educators, Students, Parents, & the Community

Karen Kinsman, University of New Mexico STEM-H

This session will offer STEM educators an opportunity to explore the NM STEM-H Connection

Statewide Collaborative Website and all the information and resources it has to offer.

K–12; All STEM Areas; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom

Ocotillo I

STEM Awards and Recognition Available to Teachers

Norma Neely, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) District XIII

Participants will learn about a variety of STEM related awards and grant opportunities to enhance

what is happening in classrooms throughout New Mexico. Door prizes!

K – 12; All STEM Areas; Improving STEM Instruction

Piñon

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What's New at TI? *vendor session

Wendy Peel, Texas Instruments, Inc.

Come join this session and see new products and resources offered from TI. CCSS resources and

many other activities will be highlighted. You will also get hands-on experience with the TI-Nspire

handhelds as well as the all new TI-84CE. Door prizes!

6 – 12; Science, Technology, and Mathematics; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom

Sandia VIII


1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. (90 minute sessions)

Match the Graph -- Using Graphing Calculators to Explore Distance, Rate, and Time

Mark Franzak and Dr. Lida J. Uribe-Florez, New Mexico State University

Participants will engage in a challenging technology-based mathematics activity that will inform a

discussion on strategies to support English learners.

6–12; Technology, Mathematics; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom, Promoting

Equity and Access in STEM Learning

Sierra I

Project Management for STEM Educators

Karen Kinsman, University of New Mexico STEM-H

This workshop will present the foundations of Project Management as used by millions of

professionals in business and industry… BUT, with a twist! We will approach the principles of

Project Management and their application in terms of education professionals.

K–12; All STEM Areas; Building Community STEM Partnerships

Sandia VIII

The Importance of Mathematical Success for Diverse, Low-Income Students in a Connected Math

Project (CMP) Class

Dr. Rick Kitchen, University of Denver

Supporting students to have rich opportunities to engage in, have success with, and even relish

learning the mathematics contained in the Connected Mathematics Program (CMP) is demanding. In

this session, I share my work as a teacher to engage 6th graders in CMP, all of whom lived in poverty

and all but one is a student of color. Videos will be shared and time will be provided for discussion.

6–8; Mathematics; Promoting Equity and Access in STEM Education

Sandia I

Wildlife Discovery Labs

Tammy Maitland and Julie Dickey, Talking Talons Youth Leadership

Participate in hands-on, minds-on wildlife science activities including bat, owl, and reptile labs. Learn

how Talking Talons provides tailored environmental education programs for your students.

3–8; Science, Mathematics; Building Community STEM Partnerships

Sandia VII

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Overview of New Mexico's Standards Based Assessment (SBA) in Science

Gabriel Martinez and Joslyn Overby, New Mexico Public Education Department

PED staff will describe the SBA Science test design, identify teacher resources to support student

preparation, and interpret the reports generated form the SBA.

3–11; Science; Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia V

Molecular Theater: The Performance of Physical and Chemical Changes

Paulo Oemig and Sherwin Sando, New Mexico State University

In this interactive presentation, participants will get to analyze a teaching case and mentally and

kinesthetically re-enact the molecular behavior in chemical and physical changes. Adapted from West

Ed's Making Sense of Science.


Ocotillo II

Outside the Building - The NM Museum of Natural History & Science as a State-Wide Resource

Mike Sanchez and Mile Tokunow, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

Learn about educational programming provided by the museum, hands-on experience with teacher

kits and outreach materials, booking field trips, and engaging new technology.

K–12; Science, Technology; Building Community STEM Partnerships

Sandia VI

NM MESA Computer Challenge

Matthew Solano, New Mexico MESA

Have you ever wanted to teach your students computer programming but never done programming

before? This session will introduce software that lets you teach students computer programming even

if you are not a computer teacher.

6–12; Technology; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom

Sandia II

Complex Listening: Supporting Students to Listen as Mathematical Sensemakers

Dr. Kersti Tyson, University of New Mexico

Learn strategies that support students as mathematical sensemakers! By supporting students to listen

in complex ways, teachers can develop students' mathematical conceptual understanding through

discussion.

K – 8; Mathematics; Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia III

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1:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (3 hour sessions with 15 min. break)

Student Engagement in the Mathematics Classroom

Zachary Leonard, Monica Archuleta, and Randall Merker, Los Alamos National Lab

Math & Science Academy (MSA)

This session provides research-based techniques for effective instruction in the mathematics

classroom. Teachers will learn strategies to help them increase student engagement, differentiate

instruction, formatively assess student learning, promote student discourse, and build student efficacy.


Sierra II

Beyond the Common Core: A Mathematics Workshop

Dr. George Roy, University of South Carolina and Solution Tree

In this session, participants will explore the math practices as they connect to targeted content while

addressing the Common Core shifts of focus, coherence, and rigor. Participants will engage in hands-

on learning activities and discussions.


Sandia IV

Embedding Computer Science in Science Classes in Grades 6-12

Paige Prescott and Michael Steele, Santa Fe Institute

This workshop focuses on demonstrating how computer modeling and simulation can be used in

science classes to teach science concepts as well as computer science topics. Alignment with the

Framework for K-12 Science Education will also be covered.

6–12; Science, Technology, and Engineering; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom

Sierra III

Visualizations, Models, and Simulations: Free Software for Your Science Class that will Enhance

Your Lectures and Engage Your Students

Mel Strong, University of New Mexico

We will first learn visualization tools for displaying and investigating Earth and Environmental

Science datasets. In the second half we will explore collections of interactive simulations.

6 – 12; Science, Mathematics; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom, Improving

STEM Instruction

Ocotillo I

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Writing in Mathematics Workshop: Connecting Problem Solving to Writing as a Strategy for

Mathematical Thinking

Dr. Lorenzo Gonzales, Los Alamos Lab Math & Science Academy (MSA)

Participants will understand that mathematics writing is, indeed, writing that uses images, concepts,

facts, language, and procedures (I.C.F.L.P.) to represent, understand, and communicate one's

mathematical thinking with precision.


Sierra I

IDK: Developing Teacher Responses to the Universal Student Response

Dr. Cecilia Hernandez and Dr. Jamie Baker, New Mexico State University

The workshop will integrate culturally relevant questioning practices with hands-on instructional

strategies that align with the Framework for K-12 Science Education.


Ocotillo II

Math Snacks: How Games, Animations and Support Materials Increase Student Conceptual

Understanding

Sharon Johnson and Karen Trujillo, NMSU Math Snacks

MathSnacks: FREE video games, animations and support materials (also available in Spanish) for

grades 4-8. Experience them for yourself. Visit http://www.mathsnacks.com

3–8; Technology, Mathematics; Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia I

Science Literacy: Foundations and Lessons from the Classroom

Paulo Oemig, New Mexico State University

This presentation addresses the foundations of science literacy and language development within the

context of scientific discourse and science lexicon. Practical applications will be shared.


Sierra II

Native Fish in the Classroom Project

Angela Palacios James, New Mexico Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office

The Native Fish in the Classroom Project provides students the opportunity to learn the value of

aquatic ecosystems by developing personal connections to native fish. Students will raise and

subsequently release the fish into their native habitats.

3–8; Science, Mathematics; Building Community STEM Partnerships

Sandia VI

http://www.mathsnacks.com/

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Science Literacy in a Crosscutting Concept (Matter)

Anna Suggs and Colleen Ruiz, Las Cruces Public Schools

Come try new literacy strategies and revise some old ones to help you become a model for your

students as they navigate through text, charts, graphs, and figures. Help address Common Core

literacy standards while doing science!

3 – 8; Science; Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia II



Engineering Design in the FOSS Next Generation Program *vendor session

Brian Campbell and Eileen Patrick, University of California-Berkeley, School Specialty

Come explore how FOSS provides students with engineering experiences within the new FOSS Next

Generation science program. Session will be hands-on and free materials and handouts will be provided.

K–5; Science, Engineering; Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia VII

How to Organize a STEM/STEAM Night at Your School

Chari Kauffman, Santa Fe Public Schools

This session will provide informational resources and strategies to organize a school community

STEM/STEAM night, including ideas for: building community connections, funding, advertising, and

encouraging participation.


Sandia VIII



NMSTA, NMCTM and their benefits

Dr. Deb Thrall and Tori Gilpin, New Mexico Science Teacher Association, New Mexico

Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Come learn more about NMSTA and NMCTM memberships and their benefits.

K–12; Science, Mathematics; Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia VII

Smithsoniam STEM: Exploring and Designing Touch Screen Devices *vendor session

Jeff Frates, Carolina Biological

Do you wonder how your touch screen device works? Participants investigate static electricity and

capacitive touch screens by designing, testing, and evaluating a prototype stylus.

6–12; Science, Technology, and Engineering; Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia VIII

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TEACHERS NEEDED

for the

MATH AND SCIENCE ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Math and Science Bureau at the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED)

currently has openings on the Math and Science Advisory Council (MSAC). We are

seeking 4 council members and alternates from the following area:

public schools (math and science teachers and administrators with math and

science curricula experience)

Terms are for four years, and alternate council members will be appointed for one-year terms.

The council’s purpose and duties include making recommendations to the Math and

Science Bureau and the PED regarding the statewide strategic plan for improving

mathematics and science education.

For more information about the MSAC, please visit the Math and Science Bureau website

at: http://ped.state.nm.us/ped/MathandScience_Index.html

To apply, please contact Lesley Galyas, Director, Math and Science Bureau at:

[email protected]

http://ped.state.nm.us/ped/MathandScience_Index.html

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Saturday, May 30, 2015

8:00 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.

Welcome: Lesley Galyas, Director, Math and Science Bureau, PED

Special Guests: Krystal Irby, Teacher, McKinley Middle School and

TEDxABQEducation Speaker


8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Breakout Session IV


10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Breakout Session V

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch Keynote Address: Emily Miller

Using the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the

Common core State Standards to Inform Teaching

(Sandia Ballroom)

1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Break/Transition to Breakout Sessions

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Breakout Session VI



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Equitable Engagement through the Math Practices for Elementary Teachers

Rocio Benedicto, Zaira Falliner, Mathematically Connected Communities (MC2)

This session will include opportunities for participants to experience mathematics strategies that

promote learning with the mathematical practices through student discourse and student engagement.

K–5; Mathematics; Promoting Equity and Access in STEM Learning

Ocotillo II

Uncovering Student Misconceptions in Secondary Grades

Pat Carden, Kathe Kanim, and Regina Watson, Mathematically Connected

Communities (MC2)

The MC² "Thinking Protocol" is an instructional strategy that can be used for formative assessment,

collaborative learning, uncovering student misconceptions, aligning interventions, illustrating multiple

entry points, and building student confidence and competence.


Ocotillo I

Modeling with Mathematics: Mathematics and Statistics in the Real World

Susie W. Hakansson, TODOS: Mathematics for All

Become familiar with Math Practice 4 by modeling problems, many linked with science and

engineering, and provide English learners access to the mathematics content.

6 – 12; Science, Engineering, and Mathematics; Promoting Equity and Access in STEM

Learning, Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia III

Blended Learning: Building a Framework for Understanding

Amy Jaramillo and Vanessa Barela, IDEAL New Mexico

This session will provide the opportunity to explore implementing blended learning and give

information about free professional development to support educators in effective blended learning

implementation.

K–12; Technology; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom

Sandia VII

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Biomimicry's Place in STEM Instruction: Outside and Inside Learning

Elena Kayak, Rio Rancho Public Schools

Biomimicry is the imitation of natural models, systems, and elements to address complex human

concerns. This workshop uses nature as the catalyst for model design, teacher role-modeling,

experimentation, critical thinking, and attention to our society's energy and environmental

imperatives.


Sandia VI

Early Number Sense

Dr. Cathy Kinzer, New Mexico State University

The use of engaging activities for building number provides opportunities for students to make sense

of math ideas, communicate thinking, and develop strong conceptual foundations. The session will

utilize video and learning center activities for early childhood educators.


Sandia I

Exploring STEM Resources at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Tim Spuck and Judy Stanley, Associated Universities Inc. and the National Radio

Astronomy

Come learn how you and your students can access NRAO resources and engage in meaningful

standards-linked, hands-on activities exploring the radio universe!

6 – 12; Science, Technology, and Engineering; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom,

Building Community STEM Partnership

Sandia II


8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (3 hour sessions with 15 min. break)

Beyond the Common Core: A Mathematics Workshop

Dr. George Roy, University of South Carolina and Solution Tree

In this session, participants will explore the math practices as they connect to targeted content while

addressing the common core shifts of focus, coherence, and rigor. Participants will engage in hands-

on learning activities and discussions.


Sierra I

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8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (3 hour sessions with 15 min. break)

Fractal Fun in the Classroom

Jennifer Schuetz, Fractal Foundation

Participants will learn hands-on activities that use the beauty of fractals to inspire interest in science,

math, and art.


Sierra II

Weather, Climate, and Math: Creating Crosscutting Activities.

Mel Strong, University of New Mexico

Teach weather and math at the same time! We will use free weather and climate datasets to teach

principles of graphing, algebra, and statistics.

6–12; Science, Mathematics; Improving STEM Instruction

Sierra III



Be the Best for Your Students: Do the Best for You! National Board Certification Information

Session

Sharyn Gray and Terri Blackman, New Mexico National Board Certified Teacher

Network

Find out how you can become a National Board Certified Teacher and join more than 100,000

outstanding teachers advancing the profession and student learning.

K – 12; All STEM Areas; Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia VIII



STEM Classroom - Integrated Science and Math Classroom

Dr. Nader Vadiee and Katrina Lake, Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI),

Bernalillo

Demonstration of an innovative, integrated science and math classroom for high school that targets

different learning styles and world models.


Sandia VIII

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Project-Based Learning for Online Courses

Vanessa Barela, IDEAL New Mexico

Project-Based Learning can be implemented online through careful planning using Understanding by

Design (UBD). Teachers will see sample projects, resources, suggested implementation, and student

work.

6–12; All STEM Areas; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom

Sandia I

Uncovering Student Misconceptions in Elementary Grades

Pat Carden, Kathe Kanim, and Regina Watson, Mathematically Connected

Communities (MC2)

The MC² "Thinking Protocol" is an instructional strategy that can be used for formative assessment,

collaborative learning, uncovering student misconceptions, aligning interventions, illustrating multiple

entry points, and building student confidence and competence.


Ocotillo I

Flipping the STEM Classroom

Krystal Irby, Albuquerque Public Schools

Experience a "flipped" classroom with STEM! Participants will learn by immersion. Here's your

homework: https://www.youtube.com/user/kmirby/playlists, physics, intro (if you have a chance)!

3–12; All STEM Areas; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom

Ocotillo II

The Power of Partnerships and Community Connections… Making Them, Taking Care of Them,

and Celebrating Them

Karen Kinsman, University of New Mexico STEM –H

Participants will start to develop an understanding of The Power of Partnerships & Community

Connections that can enhance the work of supporting student learning. Participants will have an

opportunity to develop strategies for building partnerships within their communities.

K–12; All STEM Areas; Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia II

The Supercomputing Challenge, Raising the Bar on Computer Science, Math and Science in Our

Schools

David Kratzer and Josephine Kilde, Supercomputing Challenge

Learn about the competition/learning community that is the Supercomputing Challenge. Find out how

to excite students about computer science and project-based learning.

6 – 12; Science, Technology, and Mathematics; Building Community STEM Partnerships

Piñon

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From Everest to CCSS

Megan LeBleu, MidSchoolMath

Join Megan LeBleu to learn how she used math story projects as the basis for engaging students with

the Common Core Standards.


Sandia VI

Fire in the Southwest - Addressing Crosscutting Concepts and Science Practices

Tish Morris and Karen Herzenberg, The Bosque Education Guide

Engage your students with the critical issue of the role of fire in different ecosystems of the Southwest

while addressing science practices and crosscutting concepts.


Sandia III

Taking Science Outside the Classroom in New Mexico with the New Mexico Wildlife Center

Dr. Christy Wall and Katherine Eagleson, New Mexico Wildlife Center

New Mexico Wildlife Center will discuss and demonstrate classes that use outdoor, place-based,

experiential science to meet state standards.

3 – 12; Science; Building Community STEM Partnerships

Sandia VII

Number Talks in the Elementary Classroom

Jana Ward and Zaira Falliner, Mathematically Connected Communities (MC2)

Developing mathematical language through student discourse using Number Talks to help students

communicate their mathematical thinking. In this session, participants will learn how to implement

number talks, from planning, to procedures, to drawing out student thinking.


Sandia VIII

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PARCC Resources

Claudia Ahlstrom, New Mexico Public Education Department

Teachers will review the online PARCC resources (Model Content Frameworks and Informational

Guides) and discuss how to use these resources in their classrooms.


Sierra I

Engineering Best Practices in the Classroom

Vanessa Barela, IDEAL New Mexico

Teachers will review the best methods for engineering practices, how to implement the engineering

process, and resources to teach engineering.

3–12; Engineering; Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia I

STEM in the Workforce

Ron Eppes, Lisa Isenberger, Andrea St. Clair, and Anna Tu, Intel Corporation

Intel volunteers bring these interactive sessions to schools: Start Making! - What is Conduction? (3-5),

Working with Microcontrollers (6-8), Supply Chain (3-12), and Online Safety for Kids (3-12).

Experience them for yourself!


Sandia VIII

Awesome APPs for Teaching and Learning Math and Science

Tori Gilpin, New Mexico Council of Teacher of Mathematics (NCTM) and Gadsden

Independent School District

Come and join me as we explore a variety of educational STEM applications for use in your

classroom. Bring your devices with you so you can start using the APPs immediately.

K–12; Technology; Integrating Technology in the STEM Classroom

Sandia II

Tools for Your Educational Toolbox

Hillary McPartlon, Taos Academy Charter School

Add to your teaching toolbox for increased motivation and decreased behavior problems. These

instructional strategies will engage students for a more effective classroom.

3–12; Science, Technology, and Mathematics; Improving STEM Instruction

Sandia VII

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Explora and the Pleasure of Finding Things Out

Eric Meyer and Duane Dill, Explora

Inquiring minds want to know. Explora can go anywhere in NM. Have you thought about co-

developing with Explora? Come discover the power of inquiry and STEM connections in this

practical and pedagogical session.


Sandia VI

Supporting English Learners in Collaborative Sensemaking in Science

Emily Miller, Madison Metropolitan School District

In this session, participants will discuss and engage in teaching practices that enhance ownership of

scientific learning and language development of all students. Challenges English learners face in a

discourse-rich classroom, as well as the opportunities collaboration in sensemaking provides for

science learning will also be discussed.

K–8; Science; Promoting Equity and Access in STEM Education

Sierra III

The Ratio and Proportion Progression

Michael Nakamaye, University of New Mexico

We examine some key aspects of ratio and proportional reasoning, including important precursor

ideas from elementary school and subsequent material from the eighth grade.


Sandia III

Equitable Engagement through the Math Practices for Middle/High School Teachers

Michelle Sterling-Rodriguez and Wanda Tamez, Mathematically Connected

Communities (MC2)

This session will include opportunities for participants to experience mathematics strategies that

promote learning with the mathematical practices through student discourse and student engagement.

6–12; Mathematics; Promoting Equity and Access in STEM Learning

Ocotillo II

Argumentation and Productive Discourse in the STEM Classroom

Gwen Warniment and Brian Campbell, Los Alamos National Lab Foundation;

Curriculum Developer

With CCSS emphasizing student argumentation, what exactly does it look like? How do teachers

facilitate this process, where student thinking becomes visible and student voice valued?


Sierra II

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Solving the Equation: The Variables for Women's Success in Engineering and Computing

Cheri Burch, American Association of University Women STEM

This report describes factors behind the underrepresentation of women in computing and engineering

fields, making evidence-based recommendations for changes to help girls succeed in them.

K–12; All STEM Areas; Promoting Equity and Access in STEM Learning

Piñon



CHOL - Simplifying Hands-On Science for the K-5 Classroom *vendor session

Mark Livingston and Patrick Garcia, Center for Hands-On Learning

Participants will take part in an experiment from a Center for Hands-On Learning kit that will

demystify science instruction while integrating CCSS.


Piñon

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JOIN US FRIDAY EVENING FOR A SPECIAL EVENT! 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday is Museum Night Open House

¡Explora! Science Center and Children’s Museum and

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science will be

open to you and your family.

EXPLORA

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New Mexico Academy of

Science

Advocate and Resource for Science and Science Education

Join NMAS to support programs that recognize

teachers and students. Engage with experts.

Let your voice be heard! Teacher Award Program Nominations taken for deserving Science Teachers in grades 6-12

Jr. Academy of Science Written paper competition at Science Fairs, Students grades 6-12

Annual Meeting Scientific presentations and events for the general public

Lecture Programs Expert scientific talks and discussions on social and political topics

Professional Voice White papers, opinions, and testimony to NM state government

Member, National Association of Academies of Science (NAAS) Affiliate, American Association for the

Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Membership $25 / year

Publications, program information, nomination forms, and membership at:

www.nmas.org

http://www.nmas.org/

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