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Registration, Travel, and HotelsMeeting Location and TimesThe conference headquarters hotel is HiltonCincinnati Netherland Plaza. Conferenceregistration, Express Check-in, the exhibits,and the NSTA Store will be located at DukeEnergy Convention Center. Sessions willbe held at the Convention Center, as well asthe Hyatt Regency Cincinnati.The conference will begin with concurrent sessions on Thursday, November 14, at8:00 AM and end on Saturday, November16, at 12 Noon.Express Check-InRegistration is required for participationin all conference activities and the exhibits. Express Check-In and Attendee Services are located in the Elm Street EastConcourse of the Convention Center. TheNSTA Store is located in Hall A. Proceedto Express Check-In to print your officialbadge and secure conference materials.Express Check-In and Attendee Serviceswill be open the following hours:Wed., Nov. 13Thu., Nov. 14Fri., Nov. 15Sat., Nov. 165:00–7:00 PM7:00 AM–5:00 PM7:00 AM–4:00 PM7:30 AM–12 NoonNew Badge Reprint FeeIf you misplace or forget your badge,there will be a reprint fee of 20 for areplacement badge. To have a replacementbadge printed, please proceed to AttendeeServices and present your personal ID tobe issued a replacement. Note: Only ONEreplacement badge will be issued.Purchasing Ticketed EventsGetting Around TownCincinnati’s compact downtown makesgetting around easy, and you will be ableto walk to many local attractions and restaurants. The Cincinnati Bell Connectoris a streetcar that travels on a loop fromSecond Street (at The Banks on the riverfront) to Henry Street (just north of theFindlay Market in Over the Rhine). Connector rates are 1 / two hours or 2 / daypass. The stops are one to two blocks fromdowntown hotels and three blocks fromthe Convention Center. Visit www.cincyusa.com/transportation for details.Transportation DiscountsVisit www.nsta.org/cincinnatitravel for details.Short courses require a separate fee andticket. You may purchase tickets, spacepermitting, at NSTA Attendee Services.See page 18 for details.Download the Conference App!Connect. Share. Engage.By downloading the conference app, you’ll be able to easily manage your schedule andmaximize your conference experience. Start mapping out your journey today!With the app, you’ll be able to:NSTA AREA CONFERENCE Search sessions, exhibitors, and speakers to build a schedule of your favoritesON SCIENCE EDUCATION Filter the sessions you’re interested in by strand and type to customize an agendathat is just right for you Access maps of the Exhibit Hall, Convention Center, and hotels while you are on the move Pull up the all-important Wi-Fi information Learn more about the exhibitors and sponsors Find out where NSTA events are happening Tweet while you are in sessions or attending events Receive important updates and notificationsAvailable for download oniPhone iPadDownload now atAndroidwww.nsta.org/conferenceapp4NSTA Cincinnati Area Conference on Science Education

Registration, Travel, and HotelsHousing Questions or Concerns?If you have questions or concerns regarding your housing, contact Orchid.Events (during business hours)Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–8:00 PM (ET) at 877-352-6710 (toll-free) or 801-505-4611. After hours andon Saturday, call 801-505-4134.1. Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza(Headquarters Hotel)35 W. 5th St.2. Hyatt Regency Cincinnati151 W. 5th St.3. The Westin Cincinnati21 E. 5th St.Shuttle service will not be provided as all hotels are within walking distance of the Convention Center.NSTA Cincinnati Area Conference on Science Education5

Conference ResourcesNSTA ExhibitsWi-Fi at Convention CenterNSTA StoreThe NSTA Exhibit Hall is a must-see! NSTAbrings you the leading science educationcompanies and organizations to showcaseproducts, services, curricula, and muchmore. You’ll discover something new andexciting in the world of science education.Go to Express Check-In to print yourofficial badge. This badge is your “ticketof admission” to the Exhibit Hall and allnon-ticketed conference activities. A mapdisplay of the Exhibit Hall is accessible viaour Conference app. A complete list ofexhibitors is on page 47.Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in all publicspaces, lobbies, common areas, and meetingrooms of the Duke Energy Convention Center.It is not accessible in the Exhibit Hall.Visit us at the NSTA Store to explore a wideselection of resources and gear you’ll love!You’ll find hundreds of books that uniquelyblend accurate science content with soundteaching strategies for science educators ofall grade ranges and disciplines.Exhibit Hall Hours. Located in ExhibitHall A of the Convention Center, exhibitswill be open for viewing during thefollowing hours:Thu., Nov. 14 11:00 AM–5:00 PMFri., Nov. 15 9:00 AM–4:00 PMSat., Nov. 16 9:00 AM–12 NoonExhibitor Workshops. Exhibitor-sponsoredworkshops for science teachers are offeredthroughout the conference. These workshops give you an opportunity to use avariety of commercial instructional materials. Attendance is on a first-come, firstserved basis.Presenters and Presiders Check-InIf you are presenting or presiding at asession, please check in at the Presenters/Presiders counter in the Attendee ServicesArea.6Network: NSTA ConferencePassword: science2019Note: Password is case sensitive.NSTA Community HubBe sure to stop by the NSTA CommunityHub, located at Booth #233 in the ExhibitHall. While you’re there, ask us about our#reachforthestars initiative and redeemyour coupon to spin our 75th AnniversaryPrize wheel! Find out more about the benefits of becoming an NSTA member, ourprofessional learning opportunities, andNSTA Press books. The NSTA CommunityHub will be open during exhibit hall hours.NSTA Conference AppThe NSTA Conference app provides all thetools necessary for a successful experience.Search sessions, exhibitors, and speakers tobuild a schedule of your favorites. Featuresinclude the ability to view session and workshop listings by time and presenter, as well asmaps of the Convention Center, Hyatt, andthe Exhibit Hall. Plus, you’re able to find keyinformation on conference resources, such asFirst Aid, AV rooms, and Business Services.Available for iPhone and Android devices,download from the respective app stores orvisit www.nsta.org/conferenceapp.Graduate-Level Credit OpportunityCincinnati conference participants can earnone (1) graduate-level credit in professionaldevelopment through Ashland UniversitySouthwest Ohio Center course #EDU 6260C2. To obtain a credit, you must be registeredfor the Cincinnati conference, complete therequired assignments, and pay a fee of 180.An NSTA transcript is also required. Registerfor one graduate-level credit by Friday,November 29, 2019. For complete details,visit bit.ly/31MTtxT. Questions should bedirected to Patrick Crahan, director atAshland University Southwest Ohio Center,at e-mail: crahan.pat@greatoaks.com or stop bythe SECO booth located in the Hall A PreFunction space of the Convention Centerduring the following hours when an AshlandUniversity representative will be on hand:ThursdayFridaySaturday11:30 AM–12:30 PM11:30 AM–12:30 PM11:30 AM–12 NoonNSTA Cincinnati Area Conference on Science Education

Conference ResourcesOnline Session Evaluations and Tracking Professional DevelopmentAll attendees can evaluate sessions online while simultaneouslytracking their professional development certification.Help NSTA’s GREEN efforts by completing session evaluations online November 14–25, 2019, while the session is freshin your mind! During the conference, session evaluations can be completed on the computers at the Presenters/Presidersbooth in the Attendee Services Area. And this year, we’re giving away an Apple iPad mini 5 Wi-Fi tablet to a luckyattendee who completes a session evaluation! Remember, the more sessions you attend and evaluate, the morechances you have to win!To evaluate a session using our online browser, attendees should follow these steps:Note: Our session evaluation system is designed to work from a computer using our online browser. Do not evaluate sessions usingsmartphones/tablets. Please note that session evaluations cannot be completed via the Conference app. Go to the designated conference site link. www.nsta.org/cincinnatiClick on the “Attendee Info” tab and navigate to the “Attendee Service Center Login.”Login: E-mail; PasswordSelect the Session Evaluations tab.Find the session that you have attended, then click on the Start button.Follow the step-by-step process.Repeat for each session to evaluate.On or before November 26, 2019, attendees will be e-mailed instructions for accessing their respective transcripts. All informationin these transcripts will be maintained (and can be accessed) indefinitely as part of an attendee’s individual profile.SECO Annual Meeting and Awards RecognitionScience Education Council of Ohio (SECO) would like to cordially inviteits membership to the Annual Meeting and Awards Recognition.Friday, November 15 4:00–5:30 PMRegency Ballroom A, Hyatt Regency CincinnatiLight snacks and cash bar available for attendees. Come hearwhat’s new with SECO, recognize our annual award winners,and get information about upcoming events in 2020–2021!NSTA Cincinnati Area Conference on Science Education7

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Conference Resources Future ConferencesAll cities are subject to change pending final negotiation.National Conferences on Science EducationArea Conferences on Science EducationBoston, MassachusettsApril 2–5, 20202019 Area ConferenceSeattle, Washington—December 12–14Chicago, IllinoisApril 8–11, 20212020 Area ConferencesPittsburgh, Pennsylvania—October 29–31New Orleans, Louisiana—November 19–21Phoenix, Arizona—December 10–12Houston, TexasMarch 31–April 3, 20229th Annual STEM Forum & Expo, hosted by NSTALouisville, Kentucky—July 22–24, 202010th Annual STEM Forum & Expo, hosted by NSTA2021 Area ConferencesPortland, Oregon—October 28–30National Harbor, Maryland—November 11–13Los Angeles, California—December 9–11Detroit, Michigan—July 28–30, 2021ShareYourIdeas!NSTA’s Conferences Science EducationOn9th AnnualSTEM Forum & Expo,hosted by NSTALouisville, KYJuly 22–24, 2020Proposal Deadline:12/03/2019Have an idea for an inspiringpresentation or workshop on scienceor STEM education? Submit a sessionproposal today for.2020 Area ConferencesPittsburgh, PAOctober 29–31New Orleans, LANovember 19–21Phoenix, AZDecember 10–12Proposal Deadline:1/15/20202021National ConferenceChicago, ILApril 8–11Proposal Deadline:4/15/2020To submit a proposal, visit www.nsta.org/conferenceproposals12NSTA Cincinnati Area Conference on Science Education

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE EDUCATIONSAVE THE DATEOVER 1,200 SESSIONSNETWORK WITHMORE THAN 10,000EDUCATORS350 EXHIBITORSWITH CUTTING-EDGERESOURCESAND MUCH MORE!NSTA is holding its 68th national conference next yearThe theme is 20/20 Science: Expanding the Vision. Conference program strands include: The Long View: Building a Lifelong Passion for Science Learning Science in All Spaces and Places: Near and Far Thinking, Acting, and Communicating Like Scientists: A Focus on Disciplinary Literacy Aligning the Lenses: Authentic, Three-Dimensional Measurement of Student LearningFor more information, please visitwww.nsta.org/boston#NSTA20

Conference Program HighlightsPresenters,key information,and complete sessiondescriptions onConference App:Visit: www.nsta.org/conferenceappThursday, November 148:00–9:00 AM First-Timer Conference Attendees’ Orientation. . . . . . 16, 24(Is This Your First NSTA Conference?)9:15–10:30 AM Keynote Presentation: Luke Dollar, sponsored byNational Geographic Learning Cengage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 2411:00 AM–5:00 PM Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22(exclusive exhibit / exhibitor workshop hours: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM)2:00–3:00 PM Featured Presentation: Jacqueline Barber. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 273:30–4:30 PM Featured Student Panel: Stewards of the Planet(Moderator: Luke Dollar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Friday, November 158:00 AM–1:30 PM High School Chemistry Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 388:00 AM–1:30 PM Middle School Chemistry Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 408:00 AM–1:30 PM Engineering Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 359:00 AM–4:00 PM Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31(exclusive exhibit / exhibitor workshop hours: 3:00–4:00 PM)9:30–10:30 AM Featured Presentation: Michelle LaRue . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 332:00–3:00 PM Featured Presentation: Stephen Pruitt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 372:45–3:30 PM Meet the Presidents and Board/Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Saturday, November 169:00 AM–12 NoonEnjoy the viewof our K–12 scienceprograms in ournew catalog!Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Grades K–122019–2020 CatalogMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesReading / Language ArtsESL/ELDWorld LanguagesAdvanced, Honors, and ElectivesCareer and Technical EducationNGL.Cengage.com/Catalogs14NSTA Cincinnati Area Conference on Science Education

Conference Program Featured SpeakersKeynote Presentation: Luke Dollar, National GeographicExplorer, and Bashore Distinguished Professor, Catawba College(Sponsored by National Geographic Learning Cengage)Schools Saving Species?Thursday, Nov. 149:15–10:30 AMGrand Ballroom B, Convention Center(page 24)Also, Luke will be moderator for a featured student panel: Stewards of the Planet (page 27).Featured PresentationsThursday, Nov. 14Friday, Nov. 15Friday, Nov. 152:00–3:00 PM Grand Ballroom AConvention Center9:30–10:30 AM Grand Ballroom AConvention Center2:00–3:00 PM Grand Ballroom AConvention CenterJacqueline BarberAssociate Director,The Lawrence Hall of ScienceUniversity of California, Berkeley(page 27)Michelle LaRueResearch EcologistUniversity of CanterburyChristchurch, NZ(page 33)Stephen PruittPresidentSouthern Regional Education BoardAtlanta, GA(page 37)Strand: Building Strong Bridges:Reinforcing the Connection BetweenScience and LiteracyStrand: Constructing Bridges: BuildingLifelong Appreciation and Passion forScienceStrand: Bridging the ThreeDimensions of Science Teaching andLearning: Practices, Core Ideas, andCrosscutting ConceptsNSTA Cincinnati Area Conference on Science Education15

Conference Program Conference StrandsThe Cincinnati ConferenceCommittee has planned theconference around these threestrands, enabling you to focuson a specific area of interestor need.Bridging the Three Dimensions of Science Teaching and Learning: Practices, CoreIdeas, and Crosscutting ConceptsMost states are either using an authentic, state-developed Three-Dimensional Learning Framework orthey have implemented the NGSS to guide instruction that reflects local expectations. It is essential thatteachers have opportunities to develop their ability to promote student learning. In this strand, participants will strengthen their capacity with the fundamental understandings of science (disciplinarycore ideas), the “doing” of science (science and engineering practices), and the multidisciplinarythemes (crosscutting concepts), for genuine and effective practice for all learners.Constructing Bridges: Building Lifelong Appreciation and Passion for ScienceEducators must be able to help students transcend instructional experiences as they develop the habitsof science they will carry through life. The application of science pedagogy can introduce learners tothe broad concepts and myriad connections to the real world around them. In this strand, participantswill explore the varying depths of science available to all—no matter where their river flows.Building Strong Bridges: Reinforcing the Connection Between Science and LiteracyHigh-performing schools often model transdisciplinary learning to help students make connectionsand deepen understanding in science and other content areas. In light of recent trends as computerscience and technology standards are formed and expected to be infused into traditional scienceclasses, offering STEM-focused challenges to bridge literacy skills across disciplines allows teachersto address diverse learners’ needs. In this strand, participants will delve into examples from practitioners reaching across traditional boundaries to illuminate three-dimensional science learning.Need help navigating?SrtoShSESSsersuoCIONSFeeling overwhelmed by all there is to see anddo at an NSTA conference on science education?Join other first-time attendees for an interactiveexploration through the conference program, theconference app, and NSTA’s social media. By the endof the session, you will know just how to get themost from your conference experience in additionto building new networkswith science colleagues.rskeapes First-Timer Attendee SessionThursday, November 14, 8:00–9:00 AMJunior Ballroom C/D, Duke Energy Convention Center16NSTA Cincinnati Area Conference on Science Education

NSTA Partnership School ProgramEach Partner School receives these benefits: Access to Learning Center Forums, includingcollections of NGSS and STEM resourcesdifferentiated by grades NSTA membership for all teachers in theschool building One free conference registration for a teacher/administrator to a STEM Forum or an NSTAConference An initial one-on-one conversation with NSTA todetermine which products and services can bestsupport school-wide professional learning goals Recognition as an NSTA Partner School One print journal for the school building ande-journals for every teacher/member in the school Participation in three virtual conferences peryear, exploring critical topics for STEM and NGSSintegration One hard copy of NSTA Reports (newspaper) withe-Reports for every teacher/member in the school Access to a national NGSS and STEM listserv and16 other listservsIn addition, each teacher gets discounts onNSTA conferences andworkshopsNSTA Press booksEnhanced e-books

Conference Program Short CoursesAdmission to NSTA short courses is by ticket only.Tickets,

Cincinnati, Ohio November 14–16, 2019 Presenters, key information, . Scarlet Oaks Career Campus Cincinnati, OH. NSTA Cincinnati Area Conference on Science Education 3 . The Cincinnati Conference Committee wants