Middle Level Presentations

by

NMLSTA Members and Friends

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Concurrent Sessions

8:00 – 9:00 AM

The Design Sprint: Engage Your Students in Design Thinking and Problem Solving

Hands-on Workshop

Liz Martinez, Peg Steffen

 PCC 122A

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Don't Believe Everything You Believe

Presentation

Bertha Vazquez

PCC 106 B

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Poster Sessions

Noon - 1:00 PM

Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Aisle

NMLSTA - Sweet Math, How Much Corn Have You Drank Today?

Suzanne Cunningham

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Concurrent Sessions

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Unlock Excitement in Education: K-12 STEM Competitions and Awards Administered by NSTA

Presentation

Winnie Boyle, Kathryn Lasky, Amanda Upton, Sue Whitsett

PCC 126 B

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2:20 - 3:20 PM

NMLSTA-STEM Design Challenges in Upper Elementary and Middle School: Applying the Engineering Design Process to Real-World Problem Solving

Hands-on Workshop

 Kristin Slota & Jaime Swanson

PCC 110B
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From Asking Questions to Using Evidence: Science, Math, and Social Studies Unite!

Workshop

Ralph Pantozzi, Michael Apfeldorf

 PCC 125

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Meet Me in the Middle Middle Level Share-a-Thon

2:00 - 4:00 PM

Michael Apfeldorf, Jessica Fries-Gaither, Ralph Pantozzi--STEM-related Historical Primary Sources from the Library of Congress

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Virginia Andrews--Reflecting on Resilience in Middle Grade Classrooms with the Dimensions of Success Observation System

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Judy Butcher--Just a Small Town School, Living in a STEM World

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Dave Curry--Monitor Global Seismicity In Your Middle School Classroom

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    Suzanne Cunningham--Sweet Math: How Much Corn Have You Drank Today?

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Christina Davis, Jennifer Stormer--Soaring into STEM: Air Camp Middle School Aviation Resources

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   Donna Governor--Promoting Argument-Driven Explanation in Earth & Environmental Science

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Nicole Green, Alisa Brooks--Life Science Sans Specimens

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Whitney Hagins: Share the excitement! Biotechnology for Middle School!

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Rebecca Kurson--Creating a Circuit Board Game

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Brian Kutsch--STEM in Action: Free Resources Through The Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)

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   Brian Marrero--Exploring Kinetics with Sphero

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 Liz Martinez--Energy!

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Sharon Miller--Dragon Fire--A Study of Genotypes and Phenotypes

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Bruce Moravchik--Explore classroom ready, NGSS aligned, Earth science resources from NOAA Ocean Service Education

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Simone Nance--Implementing Hexagonal Thinking: A Concept Mapping Strategy

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Angela Rizzi-- NASA Earth System Satellite Images and Data Literacy Cubes

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Denise Ryan--Shape of Life Debuts the New Tree of Life Animation Film

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Dane Schaffer--Keeping Your Head Above Water!

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     Anne Schoeffler--Resources, Resources, and More Resources! Science Resources for Middle Level Educators

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    Alison Seymour--National Middle Level Science Teacher Association (NMLSTA) Membership Opportunities

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Gaganjot Singh--Designing for Diversity

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Sierra Satterstrom, Elizabeth  Shreeve--Deal me in! The ADAPTATION GAME Brings Science to Life

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Sandra Metzger, Kristin Slota--Growing Green: Launching and Leading Your School's Green Team

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       Erin Smoak, Diane Ripollone--AMS Professional Development Opportunities

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Peggy Steffen--It Takes a Watershed to Raise an Oyster

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      BerthaVazquez--Teach Evolution like a Pro!!!

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Concurrent Sessions

3:40-4:40 PM

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NMLSTA Board of Directors Meeting

5:30 - 6:30 PM

Invited guests and interested members may attend

PCC 100 B

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Friday, March 28, 2025

Concurrent Sessions

8:00 - 9:00 AM

NMLSTA: Small Molecules to Macromolecules Model Comparisons

Hands-on Workshop

Suzanne Cunningham

PCC 125

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 9:20 - 10:20 AM

The Future of STEM: Empowering Today’s Educators and Tomorrow’s Leaders through the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)

Presentation

Brian Kutsch

PCC 126 B

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Professional Partnerships: K12 Educators and STEM Organizations

Presentation

Caitlin Hayes, Jessica Kesler, Jason Morgan, Jillian Blair, Kim Alvin De Lara, Eric Moore

PCC 204 B

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10:40 - 11:40 AM

Using NSTA Resources When Teaching Courses for Preservice Teachers: Instructors’ Stories

Dannah Schaffer and others

Moderated by Flavio Mendez

PCC 304/VIP

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    The Skull Comparison Investigation on a Budget!

 Hands-on Workshop

 Bertha Vazquez  

    Philadelphia Marriott Downtown - Franklin 12

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Speed Sharing Sessions

10:40 AM

Fueling Curiosity: The Impact of Science Current Events on Middle School Students

Peter Kelly

PCC 121A

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10:55 AM

NMLSTA- Modeling and Mentoring: Empowering Student Leaders for Impact Within and Beyond the School Community

Kristin Slota

PCC 121A

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11:10 AM

NMLSTA-Encouraging and Supporting New Teacher Leaders

Alison Seymour, EdD

PCC 121A

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11:25 AM
NMLSTA - Leadership Opportunities in Middle School Science

Anne Schoeffler

PCC 121 A

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Poster Sessions

Noon - 1:00 PM

Exhibit Hall, Poster Session Aisle

NMLSTA - Water Moves Our Earth; Plants Stabilize Our Earth

Suzanne Cunningham

eCYBERMISSION STEM Competition - Authentic, Engaging, Accessible

Brian Kutsch

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Concurrent Sessions

1:20 - 2:20 PM

NMLSTA: Water, Water, Everywhere?

 Hands-on Workshop

Liz Martinez

PCC 121C

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NMLSTA: Building Science Efficacy with Digital Portfolios

Presentation

Suzanne Zilvetti

PCC 126 B

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Exhibitor Session – Rethink Dissection Labs: Specimen-Free

Nicole Green – Animalearn

PCC 106A

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2:40 - 3:40 PM

A 300-year old Painting, A Pioneering Woman Scientist, and Three-Dimensional

Learning: Analyzing Primary Sources from the Library of Congress

Jessica Fries-Gaither, Michael Apfeldorf

Workshop

PCC  122 A

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4:00 – 5:00 PM

Interpreting the Natural World Using Physical Science Concepts

60-minute Presentation

Anne Schoeffler

PCC 126A

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NMLSTA-DEEP DIVE: STEM Books & Activities to Spark Curiosity and Inquiry

Hands-on Workshop

Sierra Satterstrom and Elizabeth Shreeve

PCC 113 B

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Meet Me in the Middle Meet and Greet

6 :00 – 7:00 PM

Friday, March 28 6pm – Marriott 408 & 409

Join middle level educators and enthusiasts for a social hour. Meet old friends and make new ones! NMLSTA officers and board members will be available.

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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Concurrent Sessions

8:00 – 8:30 AM

NMLSTA - Skills Progression in Middle School

Anne Schoeffler

PCC 106 B

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8:45- 9:15 AM

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9:30 – 10:00 AM

NMLSTA-Megacognitive Reflection: What is it and how can it be used in our science classrooms?

Alison Seymour, EdD

PCC 107A

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11:40 AM - 12:40 PM

Modeling in Chemistry: Atoms and Small Molecules, Understanding Molecular Structure and Function

Hands-on Workshop

Suzanne Cunningham

PCC 125

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Supporting Sensemaking by Building Insights Through Observation (BIO) – An Interdisciplinary Model for Teaching with Data Visualizations in Middle School Science

Hands-On Workshop

David Curry, Mark Goldner, Jessica Sickler, Amy Busey, Kathryn Semmens

PCC 122A

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1:00 – 2:00 PM

Lessons to Celebrate Scientist and their Scientific Discoveries Which Make Our Lives Better

Presentation

Alison Seymour, EdD

PCC120C

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Exploring Scientific Practices, the Nature of Science, and STEM in Society: Analyzing Historical Primary Sources from the Library of Congress 

Workshop 

Michael Apfeldorf, Ralph Pantozzi

PCC 121 B

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Passive to Active: Games to Make Science Literature Accessible

Hands-On Workshop

Sierra Satterstrom and Elizabeth Shreeve

PCC 115 B

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  Bold Names=  NMLSTA Members