Spark Student Curiosity with Phenomenon-Based Instruction 

Presenters: Jerry Graham and Grace McKinney, Greeneville Middle School

Location: GHS 150

Teachers will have the opportunity to learn how to implement phenomenon based instruction, notice/wonder, and scientist circles. 

Audience: K-8

Beyond Books:  STEM Lessons & Makerspace Activities in the Media Center

Presenter: Kristen Riley, Bulls Gap School

Location: GHS 152

Coming Soon!   

Audience: K - 8

Creating a Smart Clubhouse

Presenter: Shelley Swinehart, Unicoi County High School

Location: GHS 146

Learn how to engage your students in building a model clubhouse then program it with microbits to be a Smart House.

Audience: K-12

Jefferson County Reflections on iReady Math Implementation

Presenters: Michelle Walker, Matthew Abernathy, Lisa Knight, Kianna Sedlacek, and Marcie Richardson, Jefferson County Schools

Location:  GHS 147

Jefferson County district and school staff offer insight into the roll-out and use of iReady Math curriculum after two years K-8 instruction. Reflections from district leaders, academic coaches, and classroom teachers are included, along with some practical tips for success.

Audience: K-8     

A Vision for K-5 Math

Presenters: Shannon Lindstedt, TNTP

Location:  GHS 151

Coming Soon!

Audience: K-5

Synthetic Biology for High School Classrooms 

Presenter: Jo-Anne Purdy, Westborough High School and BioBuilder

Location:  GHS 313

Max. Participants: 20     

Synthetic biology is poised to reshape our future by creating new industries, driving economies, and improving our foods, medicines, and climate. BioBuilder teaches synthetic biology using real-world engineering challenges. This workshop will be led by a Master BioBuilder educator who has integrated BioBuilder into their teaching for over a decade. Their presentation will include a brief introduction to BioBuilder’s curriculum, some tips for incorporating the content into existing classroom lessons, and a sample laboratory experiment that can help students make scientific predictions and compare their predictions to experimental results. Examples of student work will be provided to illustrate how synthetic biology experiments help students to learn about the rapidly advancing field of synthetic biology and develop the skills and knowledge necessary for them to pursue careers in this exciting area.

Audience: 9-12      

Harness the Wind

Presenter: Dr. Carleton Lyon, Indian Trail Middle School

Location:  GHS 312 (3rd floor)

Participants will learn how to build a wind turbine in their classrooms which teaches middle school students concepts of electromagnetic induction and renewable energy while practicing engineering design. This is a hands-on session in which the participants will generate electricity using wind! This session ties to the book, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

Audience: K-12

STEM in Healthcare Professions

Presenter: Courtney Boren, MS, OTR/L, Walters State Community College

Location:  WSCC Niswonger

Discover the intersection of science and technology in healthcare through hands-on demonstrations and activities. This short course will link the importance of foundational math and science concepts to health-related fields so that you can link real-world job applications to the classroom. Teachers will gain confidence in accurately advising students in choosing a healthcare career.

Audience: 4-8

Virtual Reality Goggles for Career Exploration and Training to Build WBL Experiences 

Presenter: Dr. Anita Ricker, Walters State Community College

Location: WSCC - Niswonger Campus 139

Use a VR headset to explore careers in manufacturing, automotive, construction and hospitality. Also, the group will see the training experience that may be used with students such as a safety demo that anyone could benefit. 

Audience: K-12

WFT 101 - Workforce "A Game" with OSHA 10 and Shop Math 

Presenter: Mark Wills, Walters State Community College

Location:  WSCC-Niswonger Campus 142

Many employers note routinely that they want incoming employees to have "soft skills" to be job ready. Walters State has offere the nationally known Workforce A Game curriculum for almost two years now and it's making a difference one student at a time. Also, we included an EPSO OSHA 10 course and some practical math. Come experience how this program could prepare your students to be successful in their future occupation or as they prepare to attend post-secondary opportunities. 

Audience: 9-12