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NSTA Conference New Orleans
November 6-9, 2024
Savvas Booth #512
Experience the Sensory Science of NOLA with Savvas
Get ready for a sense-sational time at NSTA New Orleans! Join Savvas Learning Company as we bring hands-on science to life with interactive activities, author meet-and-greets, and the vibrant sights, sounds, and scents of NOLA. Meet the brand new Savvas PathMaker – an all-in-one solution to give students a head start on post-grad success featuring Outlier by Savvas dual enrollment STEM courses and Savvas CTE. Swing by booth #512 for a jazzy good time!
SENSE-SATIONAL Science and Activities
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Sessions and Workshops
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Special Events
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Booth Activities
Jam with Our Jazz Band of Science Authors
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Dr. Michael Wysession
11/7
1-2:00 PM
Using Recent Extreme Weather Phenomena to Anchor Storylines About Climate Change
Morial Convention Center Room #39811/7
2:20-3:20 PM
Using the Ways that Geologic Events Have Shaped Human History as Phenomena to Anchor Earth Science Storylines
Morial Convention Center Room #39811/8
9:20-10:20 AM
Energize Your Physics and Chemistry Classes
Morial Convention Center Room #261 -
Dr. Joe Levine
11/7
1-2:00 PM
Pandemics! H1N1 "Bird Flu" Offers a Window into the Evolution, Ecology, and Spread of Many New and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Morial Convention Center Room #39311/8
1:20-2:20 PM
Science Denial: The Bitter Fruit of Scientific Illiteracy-Can science educators be part of the solution?
Morial Convention Center Room #261 -
Dr. Shelly Forsythe
11/8
9:20-10:20 AM
Let’s Talk About Phenomena: Building Academic Rigor Through Spiraled Engagement with Phenomena
Morial Convention Center Room #38311/8
1:20-2:20 PM
Let’s Connect with Phenomena: Using Phenomena to Link Science, Social Studies, and Literacy Instruction
Morial Convention Center Room #28311/8
2:40-3:40 PM
STEMagination: Igniting Curiosity through Integrated STEM Projects
Morial Convention Center Room #26111/9
12 - 1:00 PM
Let’s Tinker with Toys (POSTER): Using Reverse Engineering to Stimulate Student Sensemaking
Poster Session Aisle at Morial Convention Center -
Dr. Jesse Wilcox
11/7
8-9:00 AM
How to Facilitate Effective Science Professional Learning
Morial Convention Center Room #26811/7
1-2:00 PM
Making Time for Elementary Science: Strategies and Examples
Morial Convention Center Room #26811/7
2:20-3:20 PM
Professional Learning in Science: How Can We Communicate a Shared Vision for NSTA?
Morial Convention Center Room #26811/7
3:40 - 4:40 PM
Making Sense Relevant: How to Connect Science Concepts to Students’ Lived Experience
Morial Convention Center Room #27411/8
10:40-11:40 AM
Helping Students Learn How to Learn: Strategies for Lifelong Learning Taught Alongside the NGSS
Morial Convention Center Room #26111/8
1:20-2:20 PM
Putting the Pieces Together: Using a Map Activity to Help Students Understand Plate Tectonics and the Contributions of Marie Tharp
Morial Convention Center Room #38711/9
10:20-11:20 AM
Social Emotional Learning, and Engineering: Building Community through Meaningful Engineering Tasks Using Scrum
Morial Convention Center Room #288 -
Dr. Michael Padilla
11/8
8-9:00 AM
So You're a Science Teacher...
Morial Convention Center Room #26111/8
10:40-11:40 AM
Stimulating Curiosity through Inquiry and Scientific Practices
Morial Convention Center Room #396 -
Dr. Zipporah Miller
11/8
8-9:00 AM
So You're a Science Teacher...
Morial Convention Center Room #261 -
Dr. Chris Moore
11/8
9:20-10:20 AM
Energize Your Physics and Chemistry Classes
Morial Convention Center Room #26111/8
1:20-2:20 PM
How to Scale Phenomena-Based Instruction Without Inciting a Teacher Revolt
Morial Convention Center Room #39011/9
11:40-12:40 PM
It’s Not Just Algebra: Assessing Student Thinking in Physics Problem-Solving
Morial Convention Center Room #385
Register for These SENSE-SATIONAL Events Today
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Taste of Science Luncheon
“The Power of Yeast”
Friday, Nov 8 @ 12:00-1:00 PM
Morial Convention Center Room #261Join us for a "Taste of Science" Lunch with the perfect blend of food and science, inspired by the sights, sounds, and scents of New Orleans! In “The Power of Yeast,” you’ll set up and observe fermentation to see how this tiny organism transforms simple ingredients into amazing results. Walk away with ready-to-use classroom activities!
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WalkSTEM Comedy Tour Culinary Experience
Get ready for a unique, laughter-filled tour of the French Quarter! Join us on the WalkSTEM Comedy Tour to experience the sights, sounds, and scents of New Orleans while exploring STEM concepts. Friendly, expert guides will lead the way to make every stop exciting and easy to understand, culminating in a special culinary dinner event. So wear your walkin’ shoes, bring your curiosity, and get ready for a sense-sational adventure!
The Science of Coffee Plus Fun Prizes!
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Cafe Science Bar Booth # 512
Swing by Booth# 512 for hands-on coffee science! Discover the life cycle of coffee plants and sip your way through engaging activities. Snack on popcorn courtesy of Savvas PathMaker featuring Outlier by Savvas dual enrollment STEM courses and Savvas CTE.
Plus, enter for a chance to win an Apple Watch!