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8th Annual Greater Houston Area STEM Conference: Fostering a STEM-Driven Mindset
March 2, 2024 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Bayou Building | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
GOLD SPONSOR, BOOTH A5
Workshop: Making Science Relevant with Real-World Problem-Solving, 11:15 am-12:05 pm, Room 1326
Rescue Texas turtles. Become a materials scientist for the space program. Save your school from flooding. Engineer an amusement park. These are a few of the regional and global explorations designed to help teachers answer a very common student question, “Why is this important?” Be ready to unpack versatile lessons that seamlessly capture students’ interest, appeal to science in relevant ways from personal, professional or social contexts, and apply learning to solve problems and situations!
Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST)
November 9-11, 2023 | George R. Brown Convention Center | Houston, TX
We're excited to connect with you at the CAST 2023 conference! Visit our booth to learn about our supplemental Science curriculum and enter our raffle for prizes.
RPA TREKs is proudly sponsoring the popular STAT Chats for the second year in a row along with two interactive workshops!
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Exhibit Booth 214
Workshops
The Multilingual Scientist: Nurturing Inquiry and Language Development With ELPS in Diverse Classrooms
Thursday, November 9, 2023 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | 332CF-George R Brown Convention Center
Presentation (Download) Handouts (Download)
Bridging Skills and Content: Connect the Practices and Recurring Themes and Concepts With Discourse
Friday, November 10, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | 372BE-George R Brown Convention Center
STAT Chats | Friday, November 10, 2023 | Room 362F
Unleashing the Curiosity of Scientific Thinkers Through Three-Dimensional (3D) Instruction
8:40 am - 9:00 am with Dr. Alicia Conerly
Presentation (Download)
Power Up Phenomena-Driven Inquiry and Discovery
9:20 am - 9:40 am with Lisa “Kersch” Kerscher
Presentation (Download)
From Inspiration to Transformation: Fostering Science Initiatives That Represent a Diversity of Communities
10:00 am - 10:20 am with Dr. Alicia Conerly
Presentation (Download)
Exploring Inquiry and Inclusion: Unlocking the Potential of EBs in the Science Classroom
10:40 am - 11:00 am with Angie Maxey
Presentation (Download)
Greater Houston Area STEM Conference: Fostering Collaboration for 21st Century STEM Careers
March 4, 2023 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Bayou Building | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
PLATINUM SPONSOR, BOOTH 10
Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST)
November 10-12, 2022 | Dallas, TX
Booth 410
Thanks to those that joined us at CAST 2022! We appreciate everyone who attended our workshops and STAT Chats as we sponsored four powerful sessions that encouraged participants to connect, focus and grow. See below for resources from each experience. Further, thanks to the attendees who visited our booth to participate in demonstrations of durable learning at work!
Workshops: Thursday 11/10
Topaz Meeting Room
Better Scientists, Better Readers: Engaging Students Authentically in Literacy and Science
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Making Science Relevant with Real-World Problem-Solving
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
STAT Chats: Friday 11/11
Governors Lecture Hall
Better Connections, Better Outcomes
8:40 AM - 9:00 AM with Lisa “Kersch” Kerscher
Learning Hacks to Improve Retention
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM with Lisa “Kersch” Kerscher
Igniting Engagement in ESL Classrooms
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM with Angie Maxey
Fearlessly Teach the Future TEKS
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM with Jess Rowell