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NSTA Conference New Orleans
November 6-9, 2024
Savvas Booth #512

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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

  • Sessions and Workshops
  • Special Events
  • Booth Activities

Jam with Our Jazz Band of Science Authors

  • Dr. Michael Wysession

    11/7
    1-2:00 PM
    Using Recent Extreme Weather Phenomena to Anchor Storylines About Climate Change
    Morial Convention Center Room #398

    11/7
    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 #398

    11/8
    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 #393

    11/8
    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 #383

    11/8
    1:20-2:20 PM
    Let’s Connect with Phenomena: Using Phenomena to Link Science, Social Studies, and Literacy Instruction
    Morial Convention Center Room #283

    11/8
    2:40-3:40 PM
    STEMagination: Igniting Curiosity through Integrated STEM Projects
    Morial Convention Center Room #261

    11/9
    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 #268

    11/7
    1-2:00 PM
    Making Time for Elementary Science: Strategies and Examples
    Morial Convention Center Room #268

    11/7
    2:20-3:20 PM
    Professional Learning in Science: How Can We Communicate a Shared Vision for NSTA?
    Morial Convention Center Room #268

    11/7
    3:40 - 4:40 PM
    Making Sense Relevant: How to Connect Science Concepts to Students’ Lived Experience
    Morial Convention Center Room #274

    11/8
    10:40-11:40 AM
    Helping Students Learn How to Learn: Strategies for Lifelong Learning Taught Alongside the NGSS
    Morial Convention Center Room #261

    11/8
    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 #387

    11/9
    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 #261

    11/8
    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 #261

    11/8
    1:20-2:20 PM
    How to Scale Phenomena-Based Instruction Without Inciting a Teacher Revolt
    Morial Convention Center Room #390

    11/9
    11:40-12:40 PM
    It’s Not Just Algebra: Assessing Student Thinking in Physics Problem-Solving
    Morial Convention Center Room #385

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Register for These SENSE-SATIONAL Events Today

  • Taste of Science Luncheon

    “The Power of Yeast”
    Friday, Nov 8 @ 12:00-1:00 PM
    Morial Convention Center Room #261

    Join 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!

    Register now for this tasty science lesson!

  • 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!

    Reserve your spot today!

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The Science of Coffee Plus Fun Prizes!

  • 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!

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