SEPUP workshop materials available for download
Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting 2023
August 6-10, 2023
Portland, OR
“Middle and High School Ecology Curricula: Preparing Students for 4D Ecological Learning.”
Poster
NSTA 2023
March 22-25, 2023
Atlanta, GA
“NGSS-Aligned Summative Classroom Assessments of Three-Dimensional Learning”
Presentation Slides
“Computational Thinking Using Computer Simulations in High School Biology”
Presentation Slides
Student and Teacher Pages
“Using “Science as a Human Endeavor” to Foster Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
in Secondary Science Classrooms”
Presentation Slides
Session Handout
NSTA 2022
July 21-23, 2022
Chicago, IL
“Computational Thinking Using Computer Simulations in High School Biology”
Presentation Slides
Student Pages
Teacher Pages
“NGSS-Focused Summative Classroom Assessments of Three-Dimensional Learning”
Presentation Slides
NSTA 2022
March 31 – April 2, 2022
Houston, TX
“NGSS Biology: Looking for Patterns in Species Diversity”
Presentation Slides
Student Pages
Teacher Pages
“The Power of CRISPR”
Presentation Slides
NARST International Conference 2022
March 27-30, 2022
Vancouver, BC
“Designing for Engineering: A Model for Integrating Engineering and Science NGSS Middle School Benchmark Assessments”
Presentation Slides
Paper
NABT 2021
November 11-13, 2021
Atlanta, GA
“The Power of CRISPR”
Presentation Slides
“Looking for Patterns in Species Diversity”
Presentation Slides
NSTA Engage: Spring21
April 24, 2021
Virtual Conference
“NGSS-Focused Summative Classroom Assessments of Three-Dimensional Learning”
Presentation Slides
NARST 2021 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
April 7, 2021
Virtual Conference
“Bridging the Gap: Evaluating a Design Approach for Curriculum-Neutral NGSS Benchmark Assessments in Middle School”
Presentation Slides
Paper
NSTA Engage: FALL20
November 13, 2020
Virtual Conference
“NGSS-Focused Summative Classroom Assessments of Three-Dimensional Learning”
Presentation Slides
CSTA
October 18-20, 2019
San Jose, CA
“Developing Science Practices: Constructing Explanations and Engaging in Argumentation”
Presentation Slides
Student Book Pages
Teacher’s Edition Pages
Chapter 4 Overview
Argument Tool
Arugment Tool with Answers
Explanation Tool
Explanation Tool with Answers
Sample Data: Zebra Mussels Population Density vs Chlorophyll Graph
“Using Real-World Data to Understand Earth’s Moving Surface”
Presentation Slides
Student Book Pages
NSTA STEM Forum & Expo
July 24–26, 2019
San Francisco, CA
“NGSS Engineering with Electromagnets”
Presentation Slides
Engineering Design Process
NSTA National Conference
April 11-14, 2019
St. Louis, MO
“Using Real-World Data to Understand Earth’s Moving Surface”
Presentation Slides
Student Book Pages
Teacher’s Edition Pages
Student Sheet
Visual Aid
“Developing Science Practices: Constructing Explanations and Engaging in Argumentation”
Presentation Slides
Student Book Pages
Teacher’s Edition Pages
Chapter 4 Overview
Argument Tool
Arugment Tool with Answers
Explanation Tool
Explanation Tool with Answers
Zebra Mussels Population Density vs Chlorophyll Graph
“NGSS-Focused Summative Classroom Assessments of Three-Dimensional Learning”
Presentation Slides
Sample Assesssment Items
“Argumentation in Context to Enhance Students’ Three-Dimensional Learning”
Presentation Slides
Chapter 4 Overview
Student Book Pages
Teacher’s Edition Pages
Argument Tool
Argument Tool with Answers
MSTA Annual Conference
March 1-2, 2019
Grand Rapids, MI
“Bioengineering Challenges and Middle School Life Science”
Presentation Slides
Heart Valve Student Sheet
“Using Arduino-based sensors on nanosatellites to engage middle and high school students with science and coding “
Presentation Slides
NSTA National Conference
March 15–18, 2018
Atlanta, GA
“Modeling and the Three Dimensions of the NGSS in Middle School Genetics”
Presentation Slides
Student Book Pages
Teacher’s Edition Pages
“Bioengineering Challenges and Middle School Life Science”
Presentation Slides
Heart Valve Student Sheet
“Developing Science Practices: Constructing Explanations and Engaging in Argumentation”
Presentation Slides
Student Book Pages
Teacher’s Edition Pages
Chapter 4 Overview
Argument Tool
Arugment Tool with Answers
Explanation Tool
Explanation Tool with Answers
Zebra Mussels Population Density vs Chlorophyll Graph
“Using Issues as a Context to Enhance Students’ Three-Dimensional Learning”
Presentation Slides
Chapter 4 Overview
Student Book Pages
Teacher’s Edition Pages
Argument Tool
Argument Tool with Answers
“NGSS@NSTA Forum: Disruptions in Ecosystems: An NGSS-Designed Middle School Unit & PD Model”
Presentation Slides
Chapter 3 Teacher Summaries
Student Book Pages
Teacher’s Edition Pages
NARST Annual International Conference
March 13, 2018
Atlanta, GA
“Modeling Energy Flow and Matter Cycling: How the Curricular Approach Influences Students Development of Models” – Paper
Slides
UCB Coalition for Education & Outreach
February 8, 2018
Berkeley, CA
“Incorporating Socio-Scientific Issues to Enhance Student Engagement and Three-Dimensional Learning”
Slides
CSTA Conference
October 13, 2017
Sacramento, CA
“Using Issues as a Context to Enhance Students’ Three-Dimensional Learning”
Slides
Chapter 4 Overview
Student Activity 4.5
Argument Tool
Argument Tool with Sample Answers
NARST Annual International Conference
April 22 – 25, 2017
San Antonio, TX
“Developing the Practice of Modeling in an NGSS-aligned Educative Middle School Ecosystems Instructional Materials Unit” – Paper
Slides – Presented at NARST Annual Conference, April 23, 2017
“Designing an NGSS-aligned Middle School Ecosystems Unit Using the Five Tools and Processes” – Paper
Tool 1 for Disruptions Unit
Slides
NSTA National Conference
March 30 – April 1, 2017
Los Angeles, CA
“Urban Field Ecology for Middle School Students”
Presentation Slides
Urban Ecology Activities
Prairie Transect Cards
Prairie Transect Data
“Bioengineering Challenges and Middle School Life Science”
Presentation Slides
Heart Valve Student Sheet
“Using Issues as a Context to Enhance Students’ Three-Dimensional Learning”
In collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History
Presentation Slides
Chapter 4 Overview
Student Pages for Activity 4.5
Teacher Pages for Activity 4.5
Argument Tool
“Modeling and the Three Dimensions of the NGSS in Middle School Genetics”
Presentation Slides
Teacher Pages for Creature Features
“Developing Science Practices: Constructing Explanations and Engaging in Argumentation”
In collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History
Presentation Slides
Chapter 4 Overview
Student Pages for Activity 4.4
Teacher Pages for Activity 4.4
Argument Tool
Argument Tool with Response
Explanation Tool
Explanation Tool with Response
Bar Chart: Zebra Mussels vs Chlorophyll a
NARST Annual International Conference
April 14 – 17, 2016
Baltimore, MD
“Building Responsible NGSS-Aligned Curriculum and Assessments in an Era of Accountability”
Presentation Slides
Paper: Developing an NGSS-aligned Educative Middle School Ecosystems Curriculum Unit
Paper: Measuring students’ understanding of science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas and crosscutting concepts through an embedded assessment system
NSTA National Conference
March 31 – April 3, 2016
Nashville, TN
“Developing Science Practices: Constructing Explanations and Engaging in Argumentation”
Presentation Slides
Argument Tool
Explanation Tool
River Ecology Website
“Using Issues as a Context to Enhance Students’ Three Dimensional Learning”
Presentation Slides
Argument Tool
River Ecology Website
“Bioengineering Challenges and Middle School Life Science”
Presentation Slides
Activity 104, “Designing Artificial Heart Valves,” – Student Book
Activity 104, “Designing Artificial Heart Valves,” – Teacher’s Edition
“Modeling and the Three Dimensions of the NGSS in Middle School Genetics”
Presentation Slides
Activity 58, “Creature Features,” – Student Book
Activity 58, “Creature Features,” – Teacher’s Edition
NSTA National Conference
March 12 – 15, 2015
Chicago, IL
“Bioengineering Challenges and Middle School Life Science”
Presentation Slides
Activity 104, “Designing Artificial Heart Valves,” – Student Book
Activity 104, “Designing Artificial Heart Valves,” – Teacher’s Edition
“Assessing Three-Dimensional Learning in the Next Generation Science Standards”
Presentation Slides
Activity 84, “Clam Catch,” – Student Book
Activity 84, “Clam Catch,” – Teacher’s Edition
“Assessing Three Dimensions of the NGSS in Middle School Genetics”
Presentation Slides
Activity 58, “Creature Features,”