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Schedule of Presentations

2025 NJ Science Convention | Oct 21, 6:00 AM – Oct 22, 4:00 PM Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Rd E, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
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  • 1 hour

    Planning for a Successful Overnight Field Experience

    Nassau 29
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Unlocking Class Consensus Models: OpenSciEd Strategies from Veteran Teachers

    Nassau 25
    6-8
    9-12
    Chemistry
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Equity & Inclusion in Science: Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms with Scientific Phenomena

    Mercer
    1K-5
    6-8
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Literacy? But I Teach Science

    Carnahan
    6-8
    9-12
    Chemistry
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Building Science Capacity: Creating Scientifically Literate Citizens with LEGO Education

    Henry
    1K-5
    6-8
    Environmental Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Cutting Through the Noise in Climate Change Data

    Nassau 28
    6-8
    9-12
    Earth/Space Science
    Technology
  • 1 hour

    OpenSciEd Integrating technology to create slides to improve pacing and support struggling students

    Wilson
    6-8
    Physics/Physical Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Fostering Equity and Inclusion through Culturally Responsive Teaching: A 5D Assessment Approach

    Nassau 27
    6-8
    9-12
    Equity
    Physics/Physical Science
  • 1 hour

    Sustaining Teacher Leadership: Insights from the Knowles Teacher Initiative

    Nassau 24
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Leadership
  • 1 hour

    MacroBlitz: How Bugs Tell the Stories of Aquatic Ecosystems

    Rush
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Starlab: A Field Trip into the Universe (High School)

    Fitzgerald
    9-12
    Earth/Space Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    AR/VR in Forensic Science, Bringing Crime Scene Investigation to the Classroom

    Bainbridge
    6-8
    9-12
    Forensic Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Make the Complex Easy! DNA, Amino Acids and Protein Structure

    Witherspoon
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    CRISPR-Cas9: Exploring Genetic Medicine with Free HHMI BioInteractive Resources

    Lowrie
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Keeping Curiosity Alive From Day One for GradesK-5

    Dod
    1K-5
    Earth/Space Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    The OpenSciEd Instructional Model: Routines for Advancing Students Through a Storyline

    Mercer
    6-8
    Physics/Physical Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Enhancing Lesson Planning with Kognity: Integrating Technology for Effective Teaching

    Nassau 25
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    Technology
  • 1 hour

    Middle School Science Activities that Meet the Standards and Are Fun

    Henry
    6-8
    Physics/Physical Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Kinesthetic Chemistry: Let's get our students up and moving!

    Nassau 28
    6-8
    9-12
    Chemistry
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Fashioning a Solution: Upcycling to Address Climate Change

    Wilson
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Designing Conference Presentations and Professional Development

    Carnahan
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Leadership
  • 1 hour

    Optimizing OpenSciEd: Tailoring Materials to Your Time Constraints

    Nassau 29
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    View from Above: Drones Are More Than Just Toys

    Dod
    1K-5
    Environmental Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Left at the Scene of the Crime: High School Forensics

    Witherspoon
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Program Type: Presentation/Lecture Grades: 6 - 8 Description: Ready to step out of this world? In this activity, we wil

    Lowrie
    1K-5
    6-8
    Physics/Physical Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    OpenSciEd Curriculum Launch High School 1

    Nassau 24
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Exploring the Hazardscape – A guide to connecting our students to their backyard and beyond.

    Bainbridge
    6-8
    9-12
    Earth/Space Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Starlab: A Field Trip into the Universe (Middle School)

    Fitzgerald
    6-8
    Earth/Space Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Using FOSS to Elevate the Science of Reading in Your Classroom

    Rush
    1K-5
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    New Jersey State Science Day 2025

    Nassau 27
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Celebrations and Carnivals: Themed Science Days and Collaborations

    Nassau 28
    1K-5
    6-8
    Physics/Physical Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Using AI to Develop Authentic Assessments

    Wilson
    6-8
    9-12
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Environmental Science
  • 1 hour

    Unlocking the Potential: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Support 3-D Science Investigations

    Carnahan
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Physics/Physical Science
  • 1 hour

    Integrating Climate Change into Your Curriculum with NJ Focused Resources

    Nassau 29
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    The Role of a Coach in a Modern Science Classroom

    Nassau 25
    1K-5
    6-8
    Biology/Life Science
    Leadership
  • 1 hour

    ELISA: Detecting Early Tumor Markers

    Mercer
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Science Workshops at the New Jersey State Museum: Shifting Seasons and Changing Coastlines

    Lowrie
    1K-5
    6-8
    Earth/Space Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Going Beyond the Calculator: Cultivating Mathematical Intuition in the Physics Classroom

    Nassau 24
    9-12
    Physics/Physical Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Lab Safety Updates for 2024: What You Need to Know!

    Dod
    6-8
    9-12
    Chemistry
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Extinction Events: When and Why

    Witherspoon
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Thinking Outside the Box: Inclusive Environments in Elementary, Middle, and High School Classrooms

    Rush
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Chemistry
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Fostering Productive & Inclusive Collaborative Learning

    Wilson
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Equity
  • 1 hour

    Building Student Sensemaking through Phenomena-based Learning

    Nassau 25
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Earth/Space Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Utilizing the Science of Learning to Activate Student Engagement and Foster Deeper Understanding

    Mercer
    6-8
    9-12
    Chemistry
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Modifying Assessments Embedded in Open Sci Ed Curricula

    Nassau 28
    6-8
    Assessment
    Environmental Science
  • 1 hour

    What Does it Mean to be a Doer in the Science Classroom?

    Nassau 29
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Feathered Forecast: Birds as Indicators of a Changing Climate

    Henry
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Inquiry Driven NGSS Lesson in an Inclusion Chemistry Classroom

    Carnahan
    9-12
    Chemistry
    Equity
    Physics/Physical Science
  • 1 hour

    Starlab: Bringing the Stars Into Your Classroom (Elementary)

    Fitzgerald
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Earth/Space Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    New Jersey Science Teachers Association (NJSTA) Fall Membership Meeting

    Nassau 24
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    Leadership
  • 1 hour

    Student voice as a Pedagogical Catalyst

    Rush
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Chemistry
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Personalizing Science Assessments with AI: Tailored Feedback for Every Student

    Dod
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Biology/Life Science
  • 1 hour

    Go With the Flow! Modeling DNA to RNA to Proteins and Beyond

    Witherspoon
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Piecing it all Together with Simulations to Support 3D Learning

    Lowrie
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Physics/Physical Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Incorporate Science and Engineering Practices into science lessons

    Nassau 27
    1K-5
    6-8
    Physics/Physical Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Teaching Science through Issues to Increase Engagement, Meet the NGSS, and Prepare Citizens

    Bainbridge
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Equity

  • 1 hour

    Beyond the Test Print: Using 3D Printing to Enhance Your STEM Lessons

    Rush
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Technology
  • 1 hour

    Reducing Gender Disproportionality and Increasing Female Enrollment in Advanced STEM Courses

    Dod
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    Equity
    Physics/Physical Science
  • 1 hour

    NJ University Students Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behaviors About Climate Change

    Fitzgerald
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Meeting the Needs of Gifted Learners in the Science Classroom

    Nassau 27
    6-8
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Undercover Boss: Science Supervisor

    Nassau 24
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Leadership
  • 1 hour

    Developing Formative Assessment Probes

    Bainbridge
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Assessment
    Physics/Physical Science
  • 1 hour

    Books to Builds: STEM Activities to Compliment Your Favorite Read-Alouds

    Lowrie
    1K-5
    Physics/Physical Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Inquiry-based Lessons for People and the Planet

    Witherspoon
    1K-5
    6-8
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Exploring CRISPR-Cas9 and DNA Technologies

    Carnahan
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Sensemaking in the Science Classroom

    Mercer
    1K-5
    6-8
    Earth/Space Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    BFW gets you AP Ready!

    Nassau 25
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    A ChangED PD Approach: A Journey from Transactional PD to Transformative Professional Learning

    Nassau 28
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Leadership
    Physics/Physical Science
  • 1 hour

    Brainstorming: Around the World

    Henry
    1K-5
    Earth/Space Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Fear to Hope: Student Collected Climate Data

    Wilson
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Using AI for Culturally Responsive Teaching of Multilingual Learners in Green Curriculum

    Lowrie
    9-12
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Environmental Science
  • 1 hour

    How to keep your science students engaged after NJSLA Testing!

    Nassau 27
    6-8
    Environmental Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    "3, 2, 1..." Using 3-Dimensions (NGSS) to Design and Launch DiHydrogen Monoxide Rockets Under Budget

    Witherspoon
    6-8
    9-12
    Physics/Physical Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    The Power of Integrating Literacy

    Nassau 24
    1K-5
    6-8
    Earth/Space Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    The Biology and Statistics of Opioid Dependence

    Rush
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Genes to Proteins to Traits, Oh My!

    Dod
    6-8
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Maximizing Learning for All Students: Using Core Ideas in 3-D Science Investigations

    Bainbridge
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    3D Science: A Collaborative Digital Assessment Experience for Students

    Fitzgerald
    1K-5
    6-8
    Assessment
    Physics/Physical Science
  • 1 hour

    STEM-Business Collaboration-A Model for Sustainable Project Through Hydroponic Vertical Farm at UCNJ

    Wilson
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    The Digital Divide: What is it, Who it Impacts, Why it Matters, and How to Overcome it

    Nassau 25
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Equity
    Physics/Physical Science
  • 1 hour

    Quick and Easy Hands-on Science Investigations for 6-12 Grade Physical and Life Science Classrooms

    Henry
    6-8
    9-12
    Chemistry
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Instilling a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Mindset in Your Students: Resources & Templates

    Carnahan
    1K-5
    6-8
    Environmental Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Level Up Your Lab: Enhancing Science Lessons with Lab Notebooks, Lab Reports, & Oral Presentations

    Nassau 28
    9-12
    Chemistry
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Building Teacher Leader Capacity

    Bainbridge
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    AI & the Future of 3-D Learning: Can A.I. be the 4th Dimension of Learning?

    Dod
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Physics/Physical Science
  • 1 hour

    Igniting Curiosity: Making Learning Fun

    Fitzgerald
    1K-5
    6-8
    Earth/Space Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Investigating the Tree Canopy: Climate Change and Social Transformation

    Lowrie
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    Equity
  • 1 hour

    The Safety Squad: Protecting Your Super Scientific Self

    Nassau 24
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Chemistry
    Leadership
  • 1 hour

    Emphasizing Best Practices as a Science/STEM Administrator

    Nassau 27
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Leadership
  • 1 hour

    Data Literacy Toolkit: Climate Change and Beyond

    Rush
    6-8
    9-12
    Earth/Space Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Is Electricity a “Clean” Source of Energy?

    Carnahan
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Equitable, Impactful Partnerships: A Story of Ongoing Collaboration

    Henry
    1K-5
    6-8
    Chemistry
    Equity
  • 1 hour

    Using Virtual Reality Applications to Foster Inclusive and Novel Learning of Space Science

    Mercer
    9-12
    Earth/Space Science
    Technology
  • 1 hour

    Inferring Meaning from Data in Elementary

    Nassau 25
    1K-5
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Embrace Student Cell Phone Use: Enhance data collection, save money, increase meaning-making time.

    Nassau 28
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Technology
  • 1 hour

    Measure Cafeteria Food Waste for Action and Learning

    Wilson
    1K-5
    Environmental Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    NGSS as a Team Sport: How to Learn From and With Our Colleagues as We Implement 3-D Instruction

    Bainbridge
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Authentic experiences and problem-solving are solved with Gizmos’ Interactive Case Studies!

    Dod
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    WGU: Innovating Science Education for Tomorrow!

    Fitzgerald
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Chemistry
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    The Sweet Laboratory: Exploring Food Science with Biotechnology

    Lowrie
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Problem Solving in SkIES

    Nassau 24
    6-8
    9-12
    Physics/Physical Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    K-12 Climate Change Education in New Jersey: A Panel Discussion on our Forthcoming Book

    Nassau 27
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    The Fusion of Science and Language Through Smithsonian Science for the Classroom K-5

    Witherspoon
    1K-5
    Physics/Physical Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Promote Data Literacy Using Real-World Datasets and PhET Simulations

    Carnahan
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    New Jersey Agriculture in the Classroom Climate Change Series

    Henry
    1K-5
    Environmental Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Building Bridges: Engineering Design and Structural Forces

    Mercer
    6-8
    9-12
    Physics/Physical Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Centering Students and Using AI within Meaningful Learning Environments

    Nassau 25
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Physics/Physical Science
  • 1 hour

    Empowering Historically Underserved Populations

    Nassau 28
    9-12
    Chemistry
    Equity
  • 1 hour

    Student Empowerment Through Digital Storytelling

    Wilson
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    Technology
  • 1 hour

    ✨Teaching Magic Show: Watch AI & Canva Craft Amazing K-12 Materials

    Bainbridge
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Navigating Microplastics

    Dod
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Environmental Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Igniting Curiosity, Exploring the Unknown: Developing Critical Science Skills for the 21st Century.

    Fitzgerald
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    STEM/STEAM
  • 1 hour

    Reach New Heights with the Activate Learning Interactive Digital Edition of OpenSciEd

    Lowrie
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    NJSELA Annual Meeting

    Nassau 24
    1K-5
    6-8
    9-12
    Leadership
  • 1 hour

    Enhancing Science Education: A Phenomena-Based Approach

    Nassau 27
    1K-5
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Physical and Digital Models: Making Microscopic Reactions Visible in the Biology Classroom

    Rush
    6-8
    9-12
    Biology/Life Science
    Teaching Strategies
  • 1 hour

    Transforming Science Through Multidimensional Learning

    Witherspoon
    9-12
    Physics/Physical Science
    Teaching Strategies
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