2024 Colorado Science Conference

2024 Colorado Science Conference

8:00am MDT

Science and the Science of Reading Pronghorn CR - VidaMisha Hann Teaching Science through True-Life Agriculture Stories Cottonwood - HydroJennifer Scharpe Cyndi Hofmeister Creative Design & Communication: Revamp Your Materials with Easy Design Tricks Rock Creek CR - HydroBecca Rolater

9:10am MDT

Authentic Data in Elementary Grades with Weather Willow - HydroLisa Mussi Nature's Rx: Fueling Student Inquiry into the Science of Feeling Good with Project Learning Tree's Get Outside! Alfalfa - TerraDanielle Ardrey From Black Holes to Sunspots: Our Active Universe Bear Creek - HydroJimmy Negus

11:10am MDT

Climate Science: It's Elementary 2nd Floor Arena Viewing Loft - VidaMelissa Rummel • Robert Payo

12:05pm MDT

Digital Science Notebooks for Upper Elementary Students Cottonwood - HydroDr. Ingrid Carter • Dr. Caitlin Fine • Carmel Gajjar Hands On Power to Go-H2O: Harnessing the Force of the Ocean Using Colorado Twig Science Willow - HydroDr. Carrie Ridenour • Dr. Kim Bichner • Charmaine Cowell

1:55pm MDT

Roundtable on Integrating STEM into Elementary Learning Spaces Willow - HydroKristina Stem The Computational Science Classroom: Using Physical Computing to Drive Student Learning, Thinking and Action. Pronghorn CR - VidaDr. Greg Benedis-Grab The Hierarchy of Cross-Cutting Concepts: A Strategy for “figuring out” phenomena Black Bear - VidaTim Blesse Exploring Science Mysteries...Outdoors Teaching Lab - HydroKatie Navin STEAM Excursions - Exploring Impact of STEAM Outreach for Classroom Experiences Spring - HydroSara Pharazyn

3:05pm MDT

Outdoor Education- Turn your classroom inside OUT! Hydro BackyardDeLene Hoffner • Rose Banzhaf Elevating Literacy through Science Inquiry grades K-5 Pronghorn CR - VidaCori Reed Roundtable on Integrating STEM into Elementary Learning Spaces Rock Creek CR - HydroKristina Stem The Fusion of Science and Language through Smithsonian Science for the Classroom (K-5) Alfalfa - TerraDr. Emily J. Harrison • Carolina Biological Supply Company Igniting Curiosity: Innovative Science Strategies for K-12 Educators Cool Science Spring - HydroDr. Lynnane George • Ron Furstenau Candy Color Electrophoresis Bear Creek - HydroMark Little Bringing Climate Change Topics into your Classroom & Colorado Climate Seal Palisade Peach CR - TerraAnne Gold • Katie Boyd