Southern Tier Science & Math Conference
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Session 1: 4:45PM - 5:45PM
Click the session titles below for more information.
Session 1: 4:45PM - 5:45PM
In this session participants will learn easy math games to engage families and build fluency using items that can be found in a "junk" drawer.
Math
Elementary, Middle School
Room 208
While math requires mastery of a unique set of numeracy skills, students at all grade levels are also asked to comprehend text in the form of word problems. In what ways might teachers incorporate reading skills that are specific to math reading? This session will examine ways teachers might leverage math reading and will offer a takeaway strategy that can be immediately applied to any math classroom.
Math, General, Literacy
Elementary, Middle School, High School
Room 210
Exploring AI Together: A Three-Tool Introduction offers a guided, hands-on overview of NotebookLM, Curipod, and MathGPT. Attendees will discover key features of each platform and have time to experiment and consider classroom applications.
Math
Elementary, Middle School, High School
Room 211
Transform your students’ work from a collection of files into a meaningful story of growth using Google Sites. Explore age-appropriate design strategies for K-12 learners to curate artifacts, practice digital citizenship, and reflect on their learning journey, and leave with a functional portfolio template and a clear workflow for managing student sites within your classroom.
General, Ed Tech
Elementary, Middle School, High School, General
Room 212
Short Cycle Assessments, Daily Check-ins, Data Driven Instruction, PLT's, Social-Emotional Curriculum, Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards - The list is never ending but let technology and online educational platforms help you get to the good stuff - Math and Science Curriculum!
General
General
Room 214
Ever wonder what story lining is and how it fits into NYSSLS. In this presentation you will be introduced to the Illinois storylines with a New York twist.
Science
High School
Room 216
Slow Reveal Graphs are a presentation style to engage your students in rich mathematical discussions. In this session you will learn how to develop and facilitate Slow Reveal Graphs for your own classrooms. I will demonstrate a couple examples of Slow Reveal Graphs, teach you my methodology, and provide time and assistance for you to work on your own Slow Reveal Graphs.
STEM, General
General
Room 217
Building Thinking Classrooms promotes engagement, collaboration, and student agency—core attributes of the Portrait of a Graduate—by positioning students as active thinkers in ELA learning.
ELA
Elementary
Room 218
This presentation will take you through several models of games you can use for review purposes in any classroom -- both low-tech and higher-tech review games.
Science, Math, STEM, General
Elementary, Middle School, High School
Room 219
This session will highlight how I use evidence based grading to move my students from passive learners to taking the lead of their math education.
Math, General
Middle School, High School, College Level
Room 220
Students in science and math have a difficult time estimating answers. Here is a challenging activity that can improve that skill.
STEM
Middle School, High School
Room 223
Come see the new Connected Mathematics® 4 from Lab-Aids! Experience the innovative STEM problem format and learn a unique approach to engage students in understanding ratios and equivalent ratios from our middle school Comparing Quantities: Ratios, Rates, and Equivalence unit. Participants receive samples from the new Classroom Materials Kits.
Math, STEM
Middle School
Room 227
Need help with literacy instruction or small group planning? Join us to learn about AI Tools to help improve and streamline your literacy instruction/planning.
ELA, STEM, General
General
Room 228
Interested in helping your students discover clean energy career pathways? Learn from the Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow (NeST), a local sustainability and clean energy education and outreach non-profit, about the clean energy sector and the work they do to inform students about the career opportunities it has to offer. Topics discussed will include NeST’s clean energy careers programming, clean energy systems, and NeST’s current projects and initiatives
Science
High School
Room 229