A
B
Grades K–6
February 23-25
Grades 7–12
February 26–28
Solving
the
STEM
Puzzle
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Osage Beach, Missouri
Sponsored by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
in cooperation with the MU Conference Office
Missouri
DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY
EDUCATION ™
205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 dese.mo.gov
February 2017
On behalf of the Interface Steering Committee, welcome to the 2017 Interface Professional Learning Event. This year’s
theme, “Solving the STEM Puzzle”, emphasizes the important role of instruction and assessment in student learning and
understanding and provides opportunities for presenters to share resources and technology with teachers of mathematics,
science, engineering, and technology.
The steering committee has selected presentations intended to increase teacher content knowledge and promote best
teaching practices. You will have opportunities to hear many points of view on how to improve mathematics and science
teaching and increase student achievement. Sessions provide ample time to explore a topic and gain the necessary
expertise needed to implement effective practices in your classroom. Content designations, grade-level codes and
session descriptions, will serve in planning your personalized path to focused professional learning.
If this is your first time to attend Interface, we invite you to one of the “First Timers” sessions on either Thursday, February
23 or Sunday, February 26, from 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. These sessions will provide information about the Interface format and
assist attendees in making the most of their experience.
Join us for the plated keynote presentation meals as we celebrate our keynote speaker, Dr. James Rooney, who will
present “The Times They are A-Changin” during Interface A and B, with follow-up breakout sessions.
Connect with old friends and make new ones as you exchange ideas with those who bring different perspectives to
your work. Most of all have a great professional learning event! If we can assist you in any way, visit the conference
registration area at anytime.
Sincerely,
2017 Interface Steering Committee
Dalena Allen
Becky Baker
Alan Bancroft
Joann Barnett
Cathy Battles
Jason Brown ­­— MU Conference
Office
Melanie Carden-Jessen
Thomas “Chip” Day
Jeremy Ellis —
­ DESE Mathematics
Director & Co-Chair
Jolene Gewin
Debbi Haskamp — MU Conference
Office
John Kitchens — DESE Science
Director & Co-Chair
Erica Lovercamp — MU Conference
Office
Chad Maize — DESE Administrative
Assistant & Co-Chair
Ann McCoy
Pam Mills
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Bart Mitchell
Jim Puckett
Martha Short
Eddie Smith
Deborah Teague
Carmelita Tibai
Marsha Tischler
Mark Walkenhorst
Ann Wallenmeyer — STOM
Debbie Wilson
Table of Contents
Professional Learning Event Information
Interface A
Graduate Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Speakers Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Components of Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Schedule At A Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Professional Learning Strand Coding. . . . . . . . 4
Concurrent Session Descriptions . . . . . . . 10-16
Questions about the Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Thursday Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Future Dates and Important Websites. . . . . . . . 4
Interface B
Sunday Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Speakers Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Schedule At A Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20
Concurrent Session Descriptions . . 21-Inside Back
Cover
Components of Interface
Questions about the Event:
Electronic Devices
If you need additional information about the 2017
Professional Learning Event, contact Chad Maize,
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
at 573-522-4003 or [email protected].
Please silence all electronic devices during sessions
as a courtesy to the presenter and other participants.
Ticket Exchange
The session ticket exchange, available to all
attendees, is located near the registration area.
You may trade tickets or fill empty slots. Steering
committee members will be available to assist you
with your exchanges and requests for tickets.
Graduate Credit:
Specific information relating to graduate credit can
be obtained from university booths in the exhibit
area on the first day of each Interface session from
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or in specific sessions that are
offered.
Meals and Meal Tickets
Meal tickets are required for all meals. Name
badges must be worn for admittance to all meals.
Sessions
Interface 2017 will offer sessions ranging from
90-minutes to 3-hours covering a variety of up-todate ideas and information about mathematics,
science, technology, and engineering instruction and
assessment.
The following meals are included in your registration
fee:
Day 1
• Morning Beverages, no session ticket required
(Salon A)
• Plated Luncheon (Salons B & C)
• Buffet Dinner with Vendors (Salons B & C)
Name badges
Name badges must be worn for admittance to
all sessions. Seating space is limited; therefore, a
session ticket is also required for admittance into
all sessions. If you do not receive tickets for your
selected choices of sessions, you may be able to
select or trade tickets at the ticket exchange.
Day 2
• Full Breakfast Buffet (Salons B & C)
•Buffet Lunch (Salons B & C)
Day 3
• Full Breakfast Buffet (Salon C)
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age,
or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are
accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator – Civil Rights
Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number
573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email [email protected] .
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Components of Interface
No Children
Hotel Reservations
Vendor Exhibits & Sessions – Salon A
Missouri Environmental Education
Association Certification Program
Hotel reservations must be made or cancelled by
contacting Tan-Tar-A at 1-800-826-8272. Room
deposits are refunded with 72 hours notice of
scheduled arrival date or you will be responsible
for the charges.
Interface sessions provide professional learning
designed for educators. The sessions are not
intended for children, therefore children are not
allowed in the sessions or meals. Attendees will
be asked to leave sessions if their children are in
attendance.
Vendor displays will be open at various times
throughout the day in Salon A to provide participants
time to meet the vendors and browse their displays.
The program is sponsored by the Missouri
Environmental Education Association. This
voluntary certification program provides recognition
of an individual's knowledge and skills related to
environmental education based on six (6) Core
Competencies outlined by the North American
Association for Environmental Education:
Environmental Literacy (Skills, Knowledge,
Responsibility), Foundations of EE, Professional
Responsibility of Environmental Educators, Planning
and Implementing Environmental Education, Fostering
Learning and Evaluating Programs. Information on
certification will be available at Interface, or from Jan
Weaver, [email protected].
Day 1: from 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.; 1:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Day 2: from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All attendees are encouraged to attend the Thursday
or Sunday evening Dinner Buffet with the Vendors.
Visit with vendors about materials and products they
have to offer and register for door prizes that will be
given away. You must be present to win.
Missouri Department of Conservation
The Missouri Department of Conservation has
instructional resources and reference materials that
support mathematics and science education. Plan to
visit the Showcase in Salon A and attend sessions
presented by the Department of Conservation
personnel.
Inclement Weather
As we all know, Missouri weather is unpredictable.
Since Interface is scheduled during the month of
February, attendees must be prepared for inclement
weather. Many participants are housed outside the
main lodge, so be prepared for the weather if you
have to wait outside lodging rooms and meeting
places.
Refunds/Cancellations
Our fiscal commitment to the hotel and other various
conference vendors is calculated by the number of
registered attendees. Refund requests must be
submitted in writing and received by 5:00 p.m.
February 16, 2017. No refunds will be issued, for any
reason, after the conference registration deadline of
February 16, 2017.
Our fiscal commitment to the hotel and various
conference vendors is calculated by the number of
registered attendees. No refunds will be issued for
reasons related to inclement weather after the
registration deadline of February 16, 2017.
MU Conference Office Fax: 573-882-1953,
Attention: Interface
NOTE: You are welcome to send a substitute.
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Components of Interface
Professional Learning Strand Coding
First Timers Session
The primary mission of Interface is to promote
best teaching practices in mathematics and
science education. In order to increase your own
content and pedagogy knowledge with the intent
of increasing your students’ math and science
achievement, this year’s sessions are coded by
focus strand and grade levels so that you can plan
the best series of sessions in order to meet your
particular professional learning needs. Use the icon
references to plan your own personalized, focused,
professional learning schedule.
M =Math
S =Science
If it’s your first time to attend
Interface, please join us from 9:00 –
9:30 a.m. on Day One in Salon B to learn how to get
the most out of the event.
Special Needs
The Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex,
disability, or veteran status in its programs, services,
or employment practices.
E =Engineering
T =Technology
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate
special needs. Anyone attending Interface requiring
auxiliary aids for services must contact the
MU Conference Office at (573) 882-4038 by
February 16, 2017.
K–2 =Appropriate for teachers of grades K–2
3–6 =Appropriate for teachers of grades 3–6
7–8 =Appropriate for teachers of grades 7–8
9–12 =Appropriate for teachers of grades 9–12
RELAY MISSOURI: 1-800-735-2966
Future Dates and Important Websites
Join us next year!
Interface A: February 22 – 24, 2018
Interface B: February 25 – 27, 2018
Conference:
http://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/curriculum/interface-conference
Mathematics:
http://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/curriculum/mathematics
Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM)
www.MoCTM.org/
Science:
http://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/curriculum/science
Science Teachers of Missouri
www.stom.org
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Thursday and Sunday Activites
The Times They Are A-Changin
Instructors today must recognize the generations, mostly Baby Boomers and Generation
X years, you have been born into have influenced your entire lives’ priorities, values, and
experiences. These attributes are likely to be very different when compared to similar
characteristics of the Generations that comprise our K-12 student populations we see
today. Instructors must recognize these differences if we are to be effective in structuring
and delivering classroom content.
Dr. James Rooney graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Ph.D.
in Zoology. He joined the faculty at Lincoln University where he spent the remainder
of his career reaching the rank of full Professor. While at LU, he taught numerous
biology courses, and developed the Lincoln University Regional Science Fair operating
annually since 1982. This Regional Fair lays claim to having more finalists receiving awards at the prestigious
International Science and Engineering Fair over the past 30 years than any other Missouri region. In 2005, he
was recognized as Lincoln’s top faculty member receiving the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Dr. Rooney has presented at numerous middle and high schools throughout mid-Missouri benefitting both
students and their teachers on Science Fair project development and participation. Dr. Rooney also brought
Missouri Academy of Sciences-Junior Division Science Paper Competitions to LU campus annually since
1985. He served as the MAS Junior Division State Director from 1992-1995, and their Judging Chair for the
next 10 years thereafter. He has authored Biology Laboratory Manuals for Majors and Non-Majors used at both
the UMC and Rolla campuses in the late 1970’s.
Interface A: Keynote Address
Interface B: Keynote Address
Thursday, February 23
12:00-1:30 p.m. | Salon B-C
Sunday, February 26
12:00-1:30 p.m. | Salon B-C
Join us for the Thursday or Sunday noon Keynote Address as we watch and listen to the dynamic and
motivating Dr. James Rooney.
We will recognize award winning mathematics and science teachers on Thursday during the keynote
address.
2016 Finalists
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
State finalists in mathematics are:
Miranda Dix, Mathematics, Kirkwood R-VII School District
Kasey Lann, Mathematics, Wentzville R-IV School District
Stephany Russell, Mathematics, Meadville R-IV School District
Tamara Stine, Mathematics, Springfield R-XII School District
Kendra Watson, Mathematics, Albany R-III School District
State finalists in science are:
Shannon Appelbaum, Science, Kirkwood R-VII School District
Christina Hwande, Science, Clayton School District
Stephanie Knight, Science, Hazelwood School District
Lisa McPherson, Science, Hazelwood School District
Shelley Paul, Science, McDonald County R-I School District
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Speaker Index for Interface A
Speaker Name
Session
Page
Speaker Name
Session
Page
Dalena Allen......................... 1......................................... 10
Betsy O’Day.................. 25a & 25b.................................. 13
Julie Antill................... 22a & 22b; 29......................... 12, 13
Wendy Parrett................ 13a & 13b.................................. 11
Joann Barnett................ 21a & 21b.................................. 12
Jenna Parrish.................. 4a & 4b.................................... 10
Lloyd Barrow................. 41a & 41b.................................. 15
Carolyn Perrigue........... 23a & 23b.................................. 12
Jill (Alice) Black............. 30a & 30b.................................. 13
Gay Ragan.................... 42a & 42b.................................. 15
Betsy Blake................... 25a & 25b.................................. 13
Chris Reeves....................... 56........................................ 16
Cheri Bonsignore............. 2a & 2b.................................... 10
Dana Ripper.................. 14a & 14b.................................. 11
Samantha Brant.............. 2a & 2b.................................... 10
James Rooney................ 17 & 56.............................. 12, 16
Lori Breyfogle.................. 7a & 7b.................................... 10
Tara Rucker................... 26a & 26b.................................. 13
Marilyn Cannon................... 52........................................ 16
Ryan Rumpf........................ 34........................................ 14
Jeff Cantrell..................... 3a & 3b.................................... 10
Maida Russell................ 38a & 38b.................................. 14
Melissa Crowley.............. 4a & 4b.................................... 10
Angie Schreckenberg...... 7a & 7b.................................... 10
Patty Dailey......................... 54........................................ 16
Amanda Schweissguth..27a & 27b................................. 13
Jeremy Ellis......................... 44........................................ 15
Lisa Scroggs........................ 49........................................ 16
Laura Ermeling.............. 46a & 46b.................................. 15
Debbie Shafer............... 16a & 16b.................................. 12
Michelle Gaddie............... 5a & 5b.................................... 10
Cris Sheffel.................... 26a & 26b.................................. 13
Toni Gallia...................... 46a & 46b.................................. 15
Martha Short........................ 50........................................ 16
Bob Glasgow....................... 55........................................ 16
Cary Sikes..................... 10a & 10b.................................. 11
Cynthia Green............... 14a & 14b.................................. 11
Georgia Smith..................... 54........................................ 16
Adam Harbaugh... 31a & 31b; 38a & 38b........................ 14
Jill Smith.......................... 5a & 5b.................................... 10
Rebecca Heppermann ....... 19........................................ 12
Kim Stilwell.................... 39a & 39b.................................. 14
Jenny Holman............... 11a & 11b.................................. 11
Tammy Stine.................. 27a & 27b.................................. 13
Sandy Humbyrd............. 11a & 11b.................................. 11
Dustin Stockmann............... 47........................................ 15
Olga Hunt............................ 47........................................ 15
Patrick Sullivan.............. 31a & 31b.................................. 14
Christina Hwande.... 32; 40; 48a & 48b..................... 14, 15
Brian Swink................... 15a & 15b.................................. 11
Debbie Jameson................. 49........................................ 16
George Syrigos............... 8a & 8b.................................... 11
Patti Jones............. 6a & 6b; 12a & 12b; .................. 10, 11,
Jan Syrigos...................... 8a & 8b.................................... 11
20a & 20b; 36a & 36b; 43......... 12, 14, 15
Tom Tobias...................... 9a & 9b.................................... 11
Kurt Killion..................... 42a & 42b.................................. 15
Julie Tubbs.................... 28a & 28b.................................. 13
Andy King............................ 18........................................ 12
Brian Tucker.................. 33a & 33b.................................. 14
John Kitchens...................... 45........................................ 15
Jan Weaver................... 51a & 51b.................................. 16
Kasey Lann......................... 19........................................ 12
John Weis............................ 53........................................ 16
Angela Lurvey............... 23a & 23b.................................. 12
Tracey Wright................ 24a & 24b.................................. 13
Bob Martin............. 6a & 6b; 12a & 12b; .................. 10, 11,
Connie Wyrick..................... 17........................................ 12
20a & 20b; 36a & 36b; 43......... 12, 14, 15
Stephanie Young........... 16a & 16b.................................. 12
Ann McCoy.................... 21a & 21b.................................. 12
Heather Youngblood...... 10a & 10b.................................. 11
Stacie Moore................. 24a & 24b.................................. 13
Frank Neal..................... 33a & 33b.................................. 14
Emily Norton.................. 28a & 28b.................................. 13
Linda Null................... 22a & 22b; 29......................... 12, 13
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OTHER
MATH
SCIENCE
8:30 9:00
9:00 9:30
Interface A
9:30 10:00
10:30 11:00
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10a. A Whole New
World….
9a. Integrating Science
& Math…
8a. Wild Science-Music
& Motion…
7a. All In One Math Tool
6a. Augmented Reality
5a. Get out of the
Textbook & Into the Lab
4a. There is No Such
Thing as Not a Math…
3a. The Assembly and
Use of a Discover…
2a. Increase
Conceptual Knowledge
1:00 1:30
1:30 2:00
2:00 2:30
Vendors Closed
3:30 4:00
4:30 5:00
5:00 5:30
15b. Higher Order
Thinkers are Made…
4b. There is No Such
Thing as Not a Math…
20a. Robots Are
Coming!
13a. Discover Nature
Schools Ecosystem…
Keynote Speaker and Plated Luncheon
Salon B/C
1. First Timers’ Session in Salon B
22a. Laying the
Foundation…. Part 1
18. #GoOpen Initiative Working Session
17. Scientific Inquiry
for Kids?...
16a. Using Children’s
Literature in STEM…
21a. Love to Teach
Math?....
19. Space and
Place: Making the
Math…
12a. Using Mobile
Video in a Science
Classroom
15a. Higher Order
Thinkers are Made…
56. Project-Based
Learning…
11a. Problem Solving
Superpowers
16b. Using
Children’s Literature
in STEM…
3b. The Assembly
and Use of a
Discover…
5b. Get out of the
Textbook & Into the
Lab
5:30 6:00
6:00 6:30
Vendors and MDC Open
4:00 4:30
Thursday, February 23, 2017
2b. Increase
Conceptual Knowledge
Vendors
and MDC
Open
3:00 3:30
Energy Break
Vendors and
MDC Open
2:30 3:00
Registration 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
11:00 - 11:30 - 12:00 - 12:30 11:30
12:00 12:30
1:00
Vendors and MDC Open
10:00 10:30
Day 1 — Schedule at a Glance
Vendor Dinner Buffet
5:30 - 6:30
Door Prizes - Must be present to win.
OTHER
MATH
SCIENCE
7:00 8:00
Interface A
Breakfast
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12:30 1:00
1:00 1:30
24b. Is a Push a
Backward Pull?
37b. An
Approachable
CANCELLED
Method for…
38b. I’m right,
you’re right, we’re
all right
21b. Love to Teach
Math?....
22b. Laying the
Foundation….Part 2
30b. Engineering
DOES Work with
Elementary…
7b. All In One Math
Tool
34. Interaction: The
Key to Facilitating…
40. Not Your Mama’s Note-booking
Experience
39a. Picture Perfect
Science Lessons…
43. The NEW
Google Sites
37a. An
Approachable
CANCELLED
Method for…
33a. STEM: Out of this
world: ROCKETS
42a. This is
NOT your Dad’s
Division…
36a. Hands on
Coding
41a. Discovering
Shadows in MO…
14b. Can We Save
the Last Dance?
14a. Can We Save
the Last Dance?
33b. STEM: Out of
this world: ROCKETS
10b. A Whole New
World….
Energy Break
2:00 - 2:30 - 3:00 - 3:30 2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:00 4:30
4:30 5:00
Friday, February 24, 2017
8b. Wild ScienceMusic & Motion…
1:30 2:00
38a. I’m right, you’re
right, we’re all right
31a. Not Your Mom’s
Multiplication…
27a. Fluency Frenzy
29. We Do STEM with LEGOs!
12:00 12:30
Buffet Lunch
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
32. Making the Case
for Elementary…
30a. Engineering
DOES Work with
Elementary…
26a. Show Me!
Representational…
27b. Fluency Frenzy
24a. Is a Push a
Backward Pull?
28b. Storytime
STEAM
26b. Show Me!
Representational…
23a. STEM on a Budget
25a. Explaining
Predictable Patterns…
23b. STEM on a
Budget
28a. Storytime STEAM
11:30 12:00
Registration 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Vendors and MDC Open
Buffet Lunch
10:30 - 11:00 11:00
11:30
12b. Using Mobile Video
in a Science Classroom
10:00 10:30
20b. Robots Are
Coming!
9:30 10:00
11b. Problem Solving
Superpowers
9:00 9:30
13b. Discover Nature
Schools Ecosystem…
8:30 9:00
9b. Integrating
Science and Math
8:00 8:30
Day 2 — Schedule at a Glance
Sessions 44 and 45:
DESE Math and Science Updates
Interface A
OTHER
MATH
SCIENCE
7:00 8:00
10:00 10:30
Breakfast
9
42b. This is NOT your Dad’s
Division of Fractions
46b. The Dynamics of New
Mathematics Coach…
48b. St. Louis Box Turtle
Project Partnership
51b. Tracking Math in the Wild
54. Engineering Through Pasta
(and MORE) Minus the Sauce
55. Mad about Mean, Median,
Mode,
and M.A.D
46a. The Dynamics of New
Mathematics Coach..
47. Engineering and Problems
in Science vs. Arts & Crafts…
48a. St. Louis Box Turtle
Project Partnership
49. Literacy in All Contents
50. Grants N UR Future
51a. Tracking Math in the Wild
53. Mass vs Weight: A Heavy Duty Matter
52. Let’s Talk Numbers!
39b. Picture Perfect
Science Lessons…
11:00 11:30
41b. Discovering Shadows in
MO Science Standards
10:30 11:00
36b. Hands on Coding
Vendors Closed
9:30 10:00
31b. Not Your Mom’s
Multiplication
of Fractions
9:00 9:30
25b. Explaining Predictable
Patterns…
8:30 9:00
6b. Augmented Reality
8:00 8:30
Day 3 — Schedule at a Glance
11:30 12:00
Saturday, February 25, 2017
See you in 2018!
Concurrent Sessions – Interface A
4a. 10:00 - 11:30; Thursday, February 23
4b. 2:00 - 3:30; Thursday, February 23
There Is No Such Thing as Not a Math Person
Thursday Vendor
Dinner Buffet
Melissa Crowley and Jenna Parrish, Ritenour
Schools
February 23, 2017
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Salon B-C
Elementary students give up quickly when tasks
become difficult. Creating a growth mindset about
mathematics is the key to developing perseverance.
Participants will look at some common
misconceptions about math, and develop strategies
to change those fixed mindsets in students.
K-2; 3-6|M
Meet the vendors, browse displays, and be eligible for
some great door prizes. Your Buffet Dinner ticket,
with your name printed on the back, will be your ticket
to enter for door prizes to be given away.
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
1.
5a. 10:00 - 11:30; Thursday, February 23
5b. 2:00 - 3:30; Thursday, February 23
Get Out of the Textbook and Into the Lab
Michelle Gaddie and Jill Smith, Archie R-V Schools
9:00 - 9:30; Thursday, February 23
First Timers’ Session
Dalena Allen, West Plains R-VII Schools
This session will help you make the leap to handson, inquiry based science instruction. Presentation
includes information on training your students for
success in a lab setting, locating quality resources,
making science meaningful and fun, and meeting
the expectations of the Next Generation Science
Standards.
3-6|S
This may be your first or fiftieth year of teaching, but
if it’s your first time attending Interface, join us from
9:00-9:30 a.m. in Salon B to learn more about how
to get the most out of the event.
All Grades|S; M
90 Minute Sessions
6a. 10:00 - 11:30; Thursday, February 23
6b. 8:00 - 9:30; Saturday, February 25
Augmented Reality
Bob Martin and Patti Jones, MOREnet
2a. 10:00 - 11:30; Thursday, February 23
2b. 2:00 - 3:30; Thursday, February 23
Increase Conceptual Knowledge of Division by
Teaching with Base Ten Blocks
Cheri Bonsignore and Samantha Brant, Platte
County R-III Schools
The virtual world of augmented reality is redefining
education. Since it was introduced, Augmented
Reality has migrated to the classroom. This session
will showcase AR educational apps for the science
classroom. From experimenting with the table of
elements to the Mars rover, augmented reality can
provide rich contextual learning experience.
K-2; 3-6|T
Deepen students’ understanding of place value
and number sense by shifting from procedural to
conceptual teaching methods of division. In this
session, participants will learn strategies for teaching
division using Base Ten Blocks and leave with
resources to implement immediately.
3-6|M
7a. 10:00 - 11:30; Thursday, February 23
7b. 10:00 - 11:30; Friday, February 24
All In One Math Tool
Angie Schreckenberg and Lori Breyfogle, Fox C-6
Schools
3a. 10:00 - 11:30; Thursday, February 23
3b. 4:00 - 5:30; Thursday, February 23
The Assembly and Use of a Discover Nature
Classroom
Jeff Cantrell, Missouri Department of Conservation
Looking for a tool to support students as well as a
number line, counters, base ten blocks, unifix cubes,
arrays, fraction tiles, and money, but only takes up
the space of a single sheet of paper? This hundreds
chart session is for you!
K-2; 3-6|M
Learn how to start, utilize and maintain a functional
outdoor classroom. MDC’s Discover Nature
School curriculum units Nature Unfolds and
Nature Unleashed promote hands-on, inquiry
based learning. Learn how to start or revitalize
your school’s site for life cycle and ecology study,
journaling and much more.
K-2; 3-6|S
10
Concurrent Sessions
8a. 10:00 - 11:30; Thursday, February 23
8b. 12:30 - 2:00; Friday, February 24
Wild Science - Using Music and Motion to Teach
Natural Science
George Syrigos and Jan Syrigos, WildHeart Science
12a. 2:00 - 3:30; Thursday, February 23
12b. 8:00 - 9:30; Friday, February 24
Using Mobile Video in a Science Classroom
Bob Martin and Patti Jones, MOREnet
This session will demonstrate how students and
educators can use technology to create video to
enhance the learning experience. This session will
be geared toward those with basic knowledge of
creating video with mobile devices.
3-6|S; T; E
Mix your students’ science curiosity with their
obvious desire for music and wiggling! We’ll
introduce a menu of science-based songs with
accompanying motions that serve to increase
your students’ retention. You’ll be equipped with
soundtracks, lyrics and lesson plans about food
chains, animal characteristics and interactions of
living organisms.
K-2; 3-6|S
13a. 2:00 - 3:30; Thursday, February 23
13b. 10:00 - 11:30; Friday, February 24
Discover Nature Schools Ecosystem
Organization
Wendy Parrett, Missouri Department of Conservation
9a. 10:00 - 11:30; Thursday, February 23
9b. 8:00 - 9:30; Friday, February 24
Integrating Science and Math Learning With
Music, Visual Art, Theatre and Dance
Tom Tobias, Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education
Graphic organizers support students learning
scientific vocabulary and concepts. Create your own
pyramid food chain, forest flipbook and ecosystem
model as templates to use in your classroom.
Hands-on, cross-curricular learning actively engages
students and builds comprehension. Integrate these
activities with Missouri Department of Conservation’s
Discover Nature Schools Nature Unleashed.
3-6|S
In this highly interactive session we will define
arts integration, and then work together to explore
integrating science and math standards with arts
standards through arts-based learning activities.
K-2; 3-6|S; E; M
14a. 12:30 - 2:00; Friday, February 24
14b. 2:30 - 4:00; Friday, February 24
Can We Save the Last Dance?
Dana Ripper, Missouri River Bird Observatory
Cynthia Green, Missouri Department of
Conservation
10a. 10:00 - 11:30; Thursday, February 23
10b. 2:30 - 4:00; Friday, February 24
A Whole New World: A Journey into 21st Century
Learning
Heather Youngblood and Cary Sikes, Springfield
R-XII Schools
The Greater Prairie Chicken, once abundant, is now
critically endangered in Missouri. Learn how efforts
are being made to re-establish its populations and
track individuals using radio telemetry; exclaim over
its spectacular mating ritual dance and learn other
pertinent facts about this iconic tallgrass prairie
bird. Taught in connection with MDC’s 3rd-5th grade
curriculum.
3-6|S; T
Come learn about our experiences with 21st Century
Learning. We will share tips for implementing coteaching, Project Based Learning and using iPads
and Chromebooks in the classroom. We will share a
variety of tips and resources.
K-2; 3-6|S; M
11a. 2:00 - 3:30; Thursday, February 23
11b. 8:00 - 9:30; Friday, February 24
Problem Solving Superpowers
Sandy Humbyrd and Jenny Holman, Hollister R-V
Schools
15a. 2:00 - 3:30; Thursday, February 23
15b. 4:00 - 5:30; Thursday, February 23
Higher Order Thinkers are Made, Not Born
Brian Swink, Northwest Missouri State University
KaPow! Unleash your students’ problem solving
superpowers! We will explore creative ways (handson puzzles, online sites, and real-world scenarios)
to help your students use their superpowers to
persevere through tough problem solving battles.
Bam! Leave with a plan for your classroom.
3-6|M
Hone your students’ reasoning abilities through
creating and testing their own mathematical
conjectures. The content focus will explore
the relationships between the use of properties
of operations and algebraic functions to form
generalizations. Learn to lead effective classroom
discussions while supporting student thinking using
the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
K-2; 3-6|M
11
Concurrent Sessions
16a. 2:00 - 3:30; Thursday, February 23
16b. 4:00 - 5:30; Thursday, February 23
Using Children’s Literature in S.T.E.M. Challenges
Stephanie Young and Debbie Shafer, Bloomfield
R-XIV Schools
20a. 4:00 - 5:30; Thursday, February 23
20b. 10:00 - 11:30; Friday, February 24
Robots Are Coming!
Bob Martin and Patti Jones, MOREnet
To your elementary classroom!! Blending robots
and robotics into your classroom can enhance logic
and critical thinking skills, problem solving and
more. It can provide real world examples of math
or science in action and, let’s be honest, robots are
FUN! We will be providing examples for hands on
testing of robots that can be used in any elementary
classroom.
K-2; 3-6|T
Join us as we share readily available stories/books
which encourage students to identify a problem in
need of a solution. Participants will work together to
brainstorm, choose a solution, test and evaluate the
solution, making changes as needed and then sharing
finished projects! Everyone will have the opportunity
to work on a variety of S.T.E.M. challenges.
K-2; 3-6|S; T; E; M
17. 2:00 - 3:30; Thursday, February 23
Scientific Inquiry for Kids? “It’s Elementary,
Watson!”
Connie Wyrick, Miller County R-III Schools
James Rooney, Retired
21a. 4:00 - 5:30; Thursday, February 23
21b. 12:30 - 2:00; Friday, February 24
Love to Teach Math? Become an Elementary
Mathematics Specialist
Ann McCoy, University of Central Missouri
Joann Barnett, Missouri State University
This session will allow elementary teachers to
experience hands-on science through two different
enrichment units. Participants will have the
opportunity to obtain ideas that can be taken back
to the classroom to develop inquiry on a shoe-string
budget using ordinary, everyday objects. Summary
instructions will be distributed to participants.
K-2; 3-6|S
Do you enjoy working with teachers? Do you
love teaching math? If so, consider becoming an
elementary mathematics specialist.This session will
provide information about a program that leads to
certification as a math specialist. The presenters will
share classroom-ready activities that are used in the
program.
K-2; 3-6|M
3 Hour Session
22a. 4:00 - 5:30; Thursday, February 23 (part 1)
22b. 12:30 - 2:00; Friday, February 24 (part 2)
Laying the Foundation for Computational
Fluency
Linda Null and Julie Antill, Southeast Regional
Professional Development Center
18. 2:00 - 5:00; Thursday, February 23
#GoOpen Initiative Working Session
Andy King, MOREnet
The US Dept of Ed’s #GoOpen initiative is an
attempt to identify and create openly licensed
educational resources for schools. In this BYOD
working session you will learn more about the
initiative and help build the repository of openly
licensed resources that are aligned to standards.
K-2; 3-6|S; M
Sessions can be taken together or separately.
This session will examine the best practices
for developing computational fluency based on
conceptual understanding. Thinking strategies
supported by powerful visual models will be shared.
These thinking strategies can be used to extend
number sense beyond the range of basic facts.
K-2; 3-6|M
90 Minute Sessions
19. 4:00 - 5:30; Thursday, February 23
Space and Place: Making the Math Class
Interactive
Kasey Lann and Rebecca Heppermann, Wentzville
R-IV Schools
23a. 8:00 - 9:30; Friday, February 24
23b. 10:00 - 11:30; Friday, February 24
STEM On A Budget
Angela Lurvey and Carolyn Perrigue, Ozark R-VI
Schools
Explore the importance of number lines/clotheslines
and their role in increasing number sense. Student
thinking and teacher questioning formulating
technique to improve problem solving. BYOD.
K-2; 3-6|M
Find ways to engage your students with hands-on
STEM activities. These activities will be practical and
cost effective. Multiple grade levels and topics will be
targeted.
K-2; 3-6|S
12
Concurrent Sessions
24a. 8:00 - 9:30; Friday, February 24
24b. 2:30 - 4:00; Friday, February 24
Is a Push a Backward Pull?
Stacie Moore and Tracey Wright, Grandview C-4
Schools
28a. 8:00 - 9:30; Friday, February 24
28b. 10:00 - 11:30; Friday, February 24
Storytime S.T.E.A.M.
Julie Tubbs and Emily Norton, The Magic House, St.
Louis Children’s Museum
Force (push and pull) is the focus of this integrated
unit of study. Learn about force and motion through
hands-on experiments (such as ramp building), as
well as methods of engagement in this fast paced
presentation.
K-2|S
Join Magic House educators and discover how
students can make real-life connections through
inquiry, collaboration and project-based learning.
This workshop opens the door to hands-on learning
using favorite children’s books and integrated
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and
Mathematics content.
K-2|S; T; E; M
25a. 8:00 - 9:30; Friday, February 24
25b. 10:00 - 11:30; Saturday, February 25
Explaining Predictable Patterns Caused By
Earth’s Movement
Betsy O’Day, Hallsville R-IV Schools
Betsy Blake, Columbia Public Schools
3 Hour Session
29. 8:00 - 11:00; Friday, February 24
We Do STEM with LEGOs!
Julie Antill and Linda Null, Southeast Regional
Professional Development Center
Three-dimensional learning blends disciplinary
core ideas, science and engineering practices, and
crosscutting concepts in instruction and assessment.
This session will focus on assisting teachers with
instruction that uses three-dimensional learning to
enable students to connect the patterns observed in
the sky with Earth’s movement in the solar system.
3-6|S; T; M
How do you engage students with confidence to
pursue math and science? This hands-on session
will link process standards in ELA, math, science,
and 21st Century skills. Through problem solving
using LEGOs, participants will work collaboratively to
solve a real world problem.
3-6|S; T; E; M
26a. 8:00 - 9:30; Friday, February 24
26b. 10:00 - 11:30; Friday, February 24
Show Me! Representational Proof in Elementary
Cris Sheffel, University of Columbia
Tara Rucker, Columbia Public Schools
90 Minute Sessions
30a. 10:00 - 11:30; Friday, February 24
30b. 12:30 - 2:00; Friday, February 24
Engineering DOES Work With Elementary - What
You May Be Doing Now Without Knowing It
Jill (Alice) Black, Missouri State University
Algebraic proof in elementary? Yes! Elementary
students can communicate and defend claims
through words and pictures. Explore a framework
for supporting students’ noticing, articulating, and
proving/disproving of general claims. Through
examples, manipulatives, and provided templates,
learn and practice planning for this powerful
discourse at your own grade level.
K-2; 3-6|M
Is building engineering skills in elementary grades
only math and construction challenges? It’s that
AND behavior traits, according to working engineers.
Learn about both and participate in several handson engineering/science activities that integrate with
literacy, technology and the environment. Come use
the Engineering is Elementary and other curricula
with us!
K-2; 3-6|S; T; E
27a. 8:00 - 9:30; Friday, February 24
27b. 10:00 - 11:30; Friday, February 24
Fluency Frenzy
Tammy Stine, Springfield R-XII Schools
Amanda Schweissguth, Washington Schools
NCTM states that, ‘procedural fluency is a critical
component of mathematical proficiency.’ Come
explore the true meaning of fluency and learn how
the development of number sense and conceptual
understanding play an important role in student
success. We will share activities, strategies,
and assessments teachers can implement in the
classroom.
3-6|M
13
Concurrent Sessions
31a. 10:00 - 11:30; Friday, February 24
31b. 8:00 - 9:30; Saturday, February 25
Not Your Mom’s Multiplication of Fractions
Adam Harbaugh and Patrick Sullivan, Missouri State
University
36a. 12:30 - 2:00; Friday, February 24
36b. 10:00 - 11:30; Saturday, February 25
Hands on Coding
Bob Martin and Patti Jones, MOREnet
As coding has become more popular it has also
become MUCH easier to get started as technology
steps in to do the teaching. There are outstanding
tools, lessons, websites and curriculum out there
and we have lots of examples to share. Yes, your
Kindergartners can code!
K-2; 3-6|T
When many of our moms were in school,
multiplication of fractions typically involved superficial,
procedural computation. We will develop meaning
for multiplication of fractions, with a strong link to
multiplication of whole number concepts. Meanings of
multiplication, contexts, area and linear modeling, and
a meaningful algorithm will be explored.
3-6|M
37a. 12:30 - 2:00; Friday, February 24
37b. 2:30 - 4:00; Friday, February 24
An Approachable Method for Understanding and
Making Sense out of Fractions
Nevels Nevels, Hazelwood Schools
32. 10:00 - 11:30; Friday, February 24
Making the Case for Elementary Science
Specialists
Christina Hwande, Clayton Schools
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Participants will understand how to use a linear
model for rational number reasoning to bring access
and understanding to their students. They will
acquire new terminology and nuanced skills while
participating in a hands-on workshop that will be
engaging and rewarding. They will also understand
the limits of the often-over-used area model.
3-6|M
Wondering how to provide science support to
elementary classroom teachers? Come hear how
Clayton School District flipped science instruction
upside down by introducing Elementary Science
Specialists. Specialists have provided systemic
change, on-going professional development, and
co-teaching opportunities to push our teaching and
student learning to the next level!
K-2; 3-6|S
38a. 12:30 - 2:00; Friday, February 24
38b. 2:30 - 4:00; Friday, February 24
I’m Right, You’re Right, We’re All Right
Maida Russell, Springfield R-XII Schools
Adam Harbaugh, Missouri State University
33a. 10:00 - 11:30; Friday, February 24
33b. 12:30 - 2:00; Friday, February 24
STEM: Out of This World: ROCKETS
Frank Neal, Ferguson-Florissant R-II Schools
Brian Tucker, St. Charles R-VI Schools
Discussion and argumentation can be valuable ways
students can learn Geometry, particularly when
everyone can be right. Putting authority in the hands
of students is of utmost importance to developing
independent learners. Participants will learn activities
geared toward meaningful experiences with shapes
and their relationships that will help to develop
spatial sense.
K-2; 3-6|M
Teachers will be exposed to the 5 E’s Model of
Science Inquiry Instruction. Teachers will make a
string, straw, plastic bottle, and stomp rocket plus
two launchers. Newton’s Laws will be demonstrated.
Participants will be able to apply all of these
techniques to support their own classroom. Handouts provided.
3-6|S; T; E; M
39a. 12:30 - 2:00; Friday, February 24
39b. 10:00 - 11:30; Saturday, February 25
Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using
Children’s Books to Guide Science Inquiry
Kim Stilwell, NSTA - National Science Teachers
Association
34. 10:00 - 11:30; Friday, February 24
Interaction: The Key to Facilitating Well-Rounded
Content Proficiency
Ryan Rumpf, Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
Historically, talking in class resulted in some
negative consequences. Yet, it is through focused
discourse, both formal and informal, where students
negotiate meaning and gain deep understandings.
This workshop will show the importance of frequent
student-student and student-teacher interactions
as well as practical strategies and activities that
promote engagement and classroom talk.
K-2; 3-6|S; M
In this interactive workshop, K-5 teachers will:
1) Learn how to use scientific inquiry, the 5Es
instructional model and reading comprehension
strategies to teach science and ELA standards;
2) Participate in model science lessons that blend
science and reading; and 3) Be introduced to high
quality science-related picture books.
K-2; 3-6|S; E
14
Concurrent Sessions
3 Hour Session
60 Minute Sessions
40. 12:30 - 3:30; Friday, February 24
Not Your Mama’s Notebooking Experience
Christina Hwande, Clayton Schools
44. 4:00 - 5:00; Friday, February 24
DESE Updates Mathematics
Jeremy Ellis, Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
The thought of notebooking can be daunting, but
I’m here to help! We’ll discuss how to plan an initial
immersion experience, what the first 10 days of
foundational experiences might look like, and the
plethora of cross-cutting mini-lessons you can teach
simply by using notebooks.
K-2; 3-6|S; T; E; M
45. 4:00 - 5:00; Friday, February 24
DESE Updates Science
John Kitchens, Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
90 Minute Sessions
90 Minute Sessions
46a. 8:00 - 9:30; Saturday, February 25
46b. 10:00 - 11:30; Saturday, February 25
The Dynamics of a New Mathematics Coach:
Role, Challenges, and Techniques
Toni Gallia and Laura Ermeling, Ft. Zumwalt R-II
Schools
41a. 2:30 - 4:00; Friday, February 24
41b. 8:00 - 9:30; Saturday, February 25
Discovering Shadows in Missouri Science
Standards
Lloyd Barrow, University of Missouri
This presentation will benefit anyone new to math
instructional coaching or considering the position
in the future by exploring the role of a math coach,
as well as challenges and techniques that may help
foster a successful first year.
K-2; 3-6|M
This workshop will utilize all aspects of Missouri’s
new science standards through a series of handson shadow investigations. Teachers will build
a relationship of shadows, waves, and science
practices. Also, the differences between shadows
and upcoming eclipse will be discussed.
K-2; 3-6|S
47. 8:00 - 9:30; Saturday, February 25
Engineering and Problems in Science Vs. Arts
and Crafts and Projects
Olga Hunt and Dustin Stockmann, Normandy
Schools Collaborative
42a. 2:30 - 4:00; Friday, February 24
42b. 10:00 - 11:30; Saturday, February 25
This is NOT your Dad’s Division of Fractions
Kurt Killion and Gay Ragan, Missouri State University
Project-Based and Problem-Based Learning share
much in common, but are two distinct approaches
to learning, just as the arts differ from Engineering.
With the implementation of the New Missouri
Learning Standards and Three Dimensional
Learning, we once again need to look at and attempt
to define the juxtaposition of these approaches.
3-6|S; E
When dads were in school, division of fractions
typically involved superficial procedural computation.
This session will develop meaning for division of
fractions, making a strong link to division of whole
number concepts. Sharing and measurement, problem
construction, area and linear modeling, and meaningful
paper and pencil algorithm will be actively explored.
3-6|M
48a. 8:00 - 9:30; Saturday, February 25
48b. 10:00 - 11:30; Saturday, February 25
The St. Louis Box Turtle Project Partnership
Christina Hwande, Clayton Schools/ St. Louis Zoo/
Forest Park Forever/ Washington University
43. 2:30 - 4:00; Friday, February 24
The NEW Google Sites
Bob Martin and Patti Jones, MOREnet
One of the oldest (and easiest to use) Google tools
has gotten a HUGE upgrade. If you use Google
Sites for your classroom or WITH your students, you
need to see this! Bring your own device, log in to
your Google Account (or borrow one of ours if you
need one!) and start creating content.
K-2; 3-6|T
The St. Louis Zoo is partnering with local schools
to connect students to the St. Louis Box Turtle
Project, a research project that tracks movement,
investigates health, population changes, and use of
natural areas. Come hear how we prepare students
for the field, and how you can be part of it!
3-6|S
15
Concurrent Sessions
49. 8:00 - 9:30; Saturday, February 25
Literacy in All Contents
Debbie Jameson and Lisa Scroggs, Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
53. 8:00 - 11:00; Saturday, February 25
Mass vs Weight: A Heavy Duty Matter
John Weis, NASA Educator Professional
Development Collaborative
Literacy integration in the math and science
curriculum is easier than you think! This session will
show participants strategies to infuse literacy into the
curriculum authentically without sacrificing valuable
time and content.
K-2; 3-6|S; M
Do your students have difficulties with the difference
between mass and weight? Join us and be trained in
a series of hands on activities from NASA designed
to help them understand and differentiate between
the concepts. Activities are paired with video clips of
astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
3-6|S
50. 8:00 - 9:30; Saturday, February 25
Grants N UR Future
Martha Short, Show-Me Professional Development
90 Minute Sessions
54. 10:00 - 11:30; Saturday, February 25
Engineering Through Pasta (and MORE) Minus
the Sauce
Patty Dailey, Retired, North Kansas City Schools
Georgia Smith, Retired, Shawnee Mission Schools
This session will focus on grants that are designed
for teacher applications. Bring your ipad, iphone,
laptop, etc. to aid you with note taking and be
prepared for a fast paced session to introduce you to
a plethora of grant opportunities.
K-2; 3-6|S; T; E; M
Is all pasta equal? Come design a test to determine
pasta strength. Then use your results to engineer the
strongest tower in the room! Students will love this
lip-smacking investigation.
K-2; 3-6|E
51a. 8:00 - 9:30; Saturday, February 25
51b. 10:00 - 11:30; Saturday, February 25
Tracking Math in the Wild
Jan Weaver, Missouri Environmental Education
Association
55. 10:00 - 11:30; Saturday, February 25
Mad about Mean, Median, Mode, and M.A.D.
Bob Glasgow, Southwest Baptist University
Nature has an endless supply of things to count,
measure, categorize and sort; of patterns to puzzle
out; and of data to record and graph. Learn how to
use this variety and abundance to build math skills
and deepen ecological understanding.
K-2; 3-6|S; M
Understanding statistical measures requires more
than just calculation methods. This session will
examine the use of visual representations to explore
the middle school concepts of mean, median, mode,
and mean absolute deviation (M.A.D.).
3-6|M
3 Hour Sessions
52. 8:00 - 11:00; Saturday, February 25
Let’s Talk Numbers!
Marilyn Cannon, Raytown C-2 Schools
56. 4:00-5:30; Thursday, February 23
Project-based Learning: A Student-Centered
Approach to Teaching Science
Chris Reeves, Camdenton R-III Schools
James Rooney, Retired
Number talks are a great routine to help students
develop critical mathematical practices and
fluency! Empower yourself and students to become
mathematical thinkers by learning to work flexibly
with numbers and arithmetic properties, building a
solid foundation for fluency, and creating confident
dispositions for future mathematics learning.
K-2; 3-6|M
This break-out session will discuss the benefits of
using challenging and relevant problem-solving
activities as a basis for teaching all aspects of
science. This approach to science instruction
includes important aspects of learning such as the
use of collaboration, individualized self-directed
inquiry, differentiation and student choice to become
effective problem solvers. This session will focus
on how elementary teachers can easily incorporate
this method of instruction into their classrooms and
present the advantages of doing so.
K-2; 3-6|S
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Speaker Index for Interface B
Speaker Name
Session
Page
Speaker Name
Julie Alexander.................. 26a & 26b............................. 24
Dalena Allen..............................1.................................... 21
Pamela Atkinson-Hamilton..2a & 2b................................ 21
Lloyd Barrow..................... 33a & 33b............................. 25
Linda Baysinger........................54................................... 27
Tracy Bednarick................. 34a & 34b............................. 25
Jennifer Blinzler................ 3a & 3b; 27...................... 21, 24
Courtney Broser....................29; 55.......................... 24, 27
Kelsey Brown.................... 12a & 12b............................. 22
Patrick Brown...........................43................................... 26
Joey Bryan.........................35; 47; 65................. 25, 26, 28
Diane (Rene) Campbell..... 36a & 36b............................. 25
Marilyn Cannon........................24................................... 24
Lindsay Carmichael........... 67a & 67b............................. 29
Pamela Close.................. 4; 16a & 16b..................... 21, 23
Sherri Coates...........................52................................... 27
Emily Combs....................... 5a & 5b............................... 21
James Concannon...................43................................... 26
Erica Cox..................................55................................... 27
Valerie Craft.................. 40a & 40b & 40c........................ 26
Sarah Cramer............... 37a & 37b & 37c........................ 25
Patty Dailey...............................6.................................... 21
Carol DeFreese................. 48a & 48b............................. 27
Renee Deken...................... 7a & 7b............................... 21
Loretta Dickinson............... 36a & 36b............................. 25
Jeremy Ellis..............................63................................... 28
Karen Engelen..................... 7a & 7b............................... 21
David Ewing................... 44; 49a & 49b.................... 26, 27
Tiffany Fane........................11a & 11b............................. 22
William Garrett..................... 8a & 8b............................... 22
Hayley Gerling..................... 9a & 9b............................... 22
Bob Glasgow..................... 17a & 17b............................. 23
Christy Green.................... 38a & 38b............................. 25
Karen Hargadine............... 60a & 60b............................. 28
Chad Harter....................... 57a & 57b............................. 28
Heather Hawn................... 66a & 66b............................. 29
Jesse Hiett......................... 58a & 58b............................. 28
Alex Hill............................... 5a & 5b............................... 21
David Hodge...................... 57a & 57b............................. 28
Carol Holsman................... 67a & 67b............................. 29
Christina Hughes............... 39a & 39b............................. 25
Melissa Hundley................ 59a & 59b............................. 28
Olga Hunt.................................10................................... 22
Brea James....................... 59a & 59b............................. 28
Debbie Jameson......................68................................... 29
Session
Page
Denise Jones............18a & 18b; 50a & 50b; ........... 23, 27,
60a & 60b............................. 28
Cyndi Kinder...................... 38a & 38b............................. 25
Andy King.................................56................................... 28
Cheryl Kinney.....................11a & 11b............................. 22
John Kitchens...........................64................................... 28
Claire Laurentius............... 51a & 51b............................. 27
Mike Logan........................ 28a & 28b............................. 24
Julia Luetkenhaus............. 71a & 71b............................. 29
Crystal McDowell............... 18a & 18b............................. 23
Calee McElwain............ 40a & 40b & 40c........................ 26
Sharon Moehle.................. 12a & 12b............................. 22
Frank Neal......................... 19a & 19b............................. 23
Cassy Nicolay............... 37a & 37b & 37c........................ 25
Marteen Nolan................... 20a & 20b............................. 23
Samuel Otten.................... 21a & 21b............................. 23
Chris Reeves............................73................................... 29
Laura Reinhardt................... 9a & 9b............................... 22
Jennifer Renegar...................29; 52.......................... 24, 27
John Riley....................... 13a & 13b; 22; .................. 22, 23,
30; 61; 72................. 24, 28, 29
Stacey Robinett.................. 31a &31b.............................. 24
James Rooney.................... 23 & 73......................... 23, 29
Ryan Rumpf.............................45................................... 26
Amy Rusk.......................... 66a & 66b............................. 29
Lisa Scroggs.............................68................................... 29
Martha Short..........................14; 41.......................... 22, 26
Lucy Shrout..............................54................................... 27
Elizabeth Smart................. 53a & 53b............................. 27
Todd Smart........................ 53a & 53b............................. 27
Georgia Smith...........................6.................................... 21
Karen Smith......................... 3a & 3b............................... 21
Erin Snelling................. 15a & 15b & 15c........................ 22
Katharine Sparks............... 62a & 62b............................. 28
Libbi Sparks..............................27................................... 24
Dustin Stockmann.......... 10; 26a & 26b.................... 22, 24
Gregory Taylor................... 32a & 32b............................. 25
Kelly Taylor........................ 32a & 32b............................. 25
Tom Tobias...............................42................................... 26
Julie Varriano..................... 50a & 50b............................. 27
Stacey Wade..................... 71a & 71b............................. 29
Jan Weaver....................... 46a & 46b............................. 26
John Weis.................................25................................... 24
Connie Wyrick..........................23................................... 23
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OTHER
MATH
SCIENCE
8:30 9:00
Interface B
9:00 9:30
9:30 10:00
1:30 2:00
2:00 2:30
2:30 3:00
3:00 3:30
3:30 4:00
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1. First Timers’ Session in Salon B
4:30 - 5:00 - 5:30 5:00
5:30
6:00
16b. Mouse in Your
Pocket…
17b. Mad about
Mean, Median,
Mode…
5b. Putting the Pieces
Together…
11b. Is it a Frog, is it a
Plane…
CANCELLED
25. Amusement Park Physics with a NASA Twist
32a. Discourse Model
and Brain Science
23. Independent
Science Research...
15a. Cell Energy Party!
31a. Reasoning and
Understanding…
30. VR, it’s a whole
new world in there
29. Formative
Assessment
Strategies
28a. Using Models in
the 3-D…
27. Building
a Successful
Remediation
26a. Engineering for
the K-12 Crew
73. Project-Based
Learning...
22. Maximizing Google
Forms
21a. Mathematical
Practices at the…
20a. Student Scientists
-Bring Real Research…
19a. STEM: Get Into
The Action…
18a. Predicting and
Explaining with…
17a. Mad about Mean,
Median, Mode…
16a. Mouse in Your
Pocket…
21b. Mathematical
Practices at the…
8b. Developing
Inquiry Physics
Students
2b. Make Learning Fun!
12b. Creating a
Classroom Culture…
6:00 6:30
Vendors and MDC Open
4:00 4:30
Sunday, February 26, 2017
24. Let’s Talk Numbers!
Keynote Speaker and Plated Luncheon
Salon B/C
14. Grants N UR Future
13a. Survey Says?
12a. Creating a
Classroom Culture...
11a. Is it a Frog, is it a
Plane…
10. Engineering and
Problems in Science…
9a. Innovative Ideas for
Secondary Math…
8a. Developing Inquiry
Physics Students
7a. Using Math Stations
to Bring out…
6. Engineering Through
Pasta…
5a. Putting the Pieces
Together…
4. Follow the Wild
Things…
3a. Exploring Data and
Statistics…
2a. Make Learning Fun!
Registration 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Vendors
Energy Break
Vendors and MDC
Vendors Closed and MDC
Vendors and
Open
Open
MDC Open
10:00 - 10:30 - 11:00 - 11:30 - 12:00 - 12:30 - 1:00 10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00 12:30
1:00
1:30
Day 1 — Schedule at a Glance
Vendor Dinner Buffet
5:30 - 6:30
Door Prizes - Must be present to win.
OTHER
MATH
SCIENCE
11:00 11:30
11:30 12:00
12:00 12:30
12:30 1:00
1:00 1:30
Breakfast
19
28b. Using Models in
the 3-D…
31b. Reasoning and
Understanding…
32b. Discourse Model and
Brain Science
33b. There Are No Faults
in MO…
36b. Enriching Conceptual
Knowledge…
39b. Deconstructing and
Reconstructing…
40b. Math Solutions =
Math Games for ALL
44. Geogebra Workshop
101…
45. Interaction: The Key to
Facilitating…
46a. A River Runs Through
Math & Science
33a. There Are No
Faults in MO…
34a. Quick and Easy
Problem Based…
35. Making Google
Sheets Intuitive
36a. Enriching
Conceptual
Knowledge…
37a. The Hot Zone…
38a. Technology
Enhanced
Strategies…
39a. Deconstructing
and Reconstructing…
40a. Math Solutions =
Math Games for ALL
41. Is a Presidential
Award (PAEMST)…
42. Integrating
Science and Math…
43. Inquiry-based Activities for Teaching Bernoulli’s
Principle and Engineering Design
26b. Engineering for the
K-12 Crew
3:00 3:30
51b. Can you escape
the classroom?...
57a. ACT Training in
Science and Math…
38b. Technology
Enhanced Strategies…
47. Using Mobile Video in
a STEM…
62a. Getting Wax-y
with Conics
design
61. Introduction to 3D
CANCELLED
60a. Dinosaurs,
Fossils and More…
59a. Move,
Collaborate and
Analyze
56. #GoOpen Initiative Working Session
55. Project Learning Tree Secondary Module-Risk
and Biotechnology
54. You’ve Got The Power - Sustainable Energy
STEM Projects
53a. Circle the BasesConnecting Statistics
52. Secondary Content
Literacy Strategies
51a. Can you escape the
classroom?...
50a. Engaging in Scientific
Arguments…
49a. Modeling: Teaching
it Right!
58a. Using Your Math
Thermostat
48b. What’s Math Got
to Do With It?...
37b. The Hot Zone…
48a. What’s Math Got to
Do With It?...
15c. Cell Energy
Party!
3:30 4:00
20b. Student ScientistsBring Real Research…
Energy Break
2:00 - 2:30 2:30
3:00
9b. Innovative Ideas
for Secondary Math…
1:30 2:00
4:00 - 4:30 4:30
5:00
Monday, February 27, 2017
15b. Cell Energy Party!
Registration 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Vendors and MDC Open
Buffet Lunch
10:30 11:00
18b. Predicting and
Explaining…
10:00 10:30
19b. STEM: Get Into The
Action…
9:30 10:00
7b. Using Math
Stations to Bring out…
9:00 9:30
13b. Survey Says?
8:30 9:00
3b. Exploring Data
and Statistics…
7:00 - 8:00 8:00
8:30
Interface B
Day 2 — Schedule at a Glance
Sessions 63 and 64:
DESE Math and Science Updates
Buffet Lunch
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Interface B
9:30 10:00
10:00 10:30
60b. Dinosaurs, Fossils and
More…
66b. Getting Hands-On With
Force, Motion and Energy
67b. Teach the Way Students
Learn
49b. Modeling: Teaching it
Right!
50b. Engaging in Scientific
Arguments from Evidence
57b. ACT Training in
Science and Math…
Breakfast
20
69b. High School Students’
Conception of Variable…
CANCELLED
70b. Successful Women in
STEM…
CANCELLED
71b. Engage, Explore and
Energize…
59b. Move, Collaborate and
Analyze!
72. Creating your own
Augmented Reality
62b. Getting Wax-y with
Conics
65. Google Classroom for
STEM Courses
66a. Getting Hands-On With
Force, Motion and Energy
67a. Teach the Way
Students Learn
68. Literacy in All Contents
71a. Engage, Explore and
Energize…
CANCELLED
70a. Successful Women in
CANCELLED
STEM…
69a. High School Students’
Conception of Variable…
11:30 12:00
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
CANCELLED
58b. Using Your Math
Thermostat
46b. A River Runs Through
Math and Science
OTHER
11:00 11:30
53b. Circle the BasesConnecting Statistics, Circle
Graphs, and Baseball
10:30 11:00
40c. Math Solutions = Math
Games for ALL
Vendors Closed
9:00 9:30
MATH
8:30 9:00
34b. Quick and Easy
Problem Based Learning
with Current Events
8:00 8:30
37c. The Hot Zone…
SCIENCE
7:00 8:00
Day 3 — Schedule at a Glance
See you in 2018!
Concurrent Sessions – Interface B
4.
Sunday Vendor
Dinner Buffet
A science-based approach to wildlife restoration
in Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique.
Explore natural phenomena such as nutrient cycles,
biodiversity, conservation, restoration, population
demographics, energy dynamics and relationships.
A rich set of high quality classroom explorations and
activities engage students from middle school Life
Science through AP Biology.
7-8; 9-12|S
February 26, 2017
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Salon B-C
Meet the vendors, browse displays, and be eligible for
some great door prizes. Your Buffet Dinner ticket,
with your name printed on the back, will be your ticket
to enter for door prizes to be given away.
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
1.
10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
Follow the Wild Things - 3D Investigations of
Patterns and Processes of Ecology
Pamela Close, Columbia Public Schools
5a. 10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
5b. 2:00 - 3:30; Sunday, February 26
Putting the Pieces Together: Math and STEM
Collaboration
Emily Combs and Alex Hill, Clinton Schools
9:00 - 9:30; Sunday, February 26
First Timers’ Session
Dalena Allen, West Plains R-VII Schools
Participate in activities that solve the puzzle and
connect science, math and engineering! Leave
with classroom-ready lessons that model teacher
collaboration with state and national (NGSS)
standards. Explore ratios and proportions as we
step into the galaxy to apply mathematics and
visualize scale and distance in STEM activities.
7-8|S; E; M
This may be your first or fiftieth year of teaching, but
if it’s your first time attending Interface, join us from
9:00-9:30 a.m. in Salon B to learn more about how to
get the most out of the event.
All Grades|S; M
90 Minute Sessions
6.
2a. 10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
2b. 2:00 - 3:30; Sunday, February 26
Make Learning Fun! Gamify Instruction by
Embedding Technology in Your Classroom
Pamela Atkinson-Hamilton, Hazelwood Schools
10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
Engineering Through Pasta (and MORE) Minus
the Sauce
Patty Dailey, Retired, North Kansas City Schools
Georgia Smith, Retired, Shawnee Mission Schools
Is all pasta equal? Come design a test to determine
pasta strength. Then use your results to engineer the
strongest tower in the room! Students will love this
lip-smacking investigation.
7-8|E
This workshop is designed to inform, innovate, and
inspire teachers by introducing interdisciplinary,
research-based strategies that can be used to transform
traditional classroom instruction. Make learning fun!
Gamify instruction by embedding technology in your
classroom. Participants will need a laptop.
7-8; 9-12|T; M
7a. 10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
7b. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
Using Math Stations to Bring out Math Discourse
Renee Deken and Karen Engelen, Immaculate
Conception School-Jackson
3a. 10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
3b. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
Exploring Data and Statistics through an InquiryBased Instructional Model
Jennifer Blinzler and Karen Smith, Independence
Schools
Participants will learn how to use and prepare math
stations more effectively to bring out math discourse
in the classroom. Participants will actually be
doing some of these tasks and will be talking about
how discourse helps in math understanding and
achievement.
7-8|M
Explore statistics within the context of a studentcentered, inquiry-based instructional model.
Participants will experience lessons based around
the model, focusing on strategies for improving
classroom debriefs, as well as learn about one
district’s approach to curriculum in a probability and
statistics course for all students.
7-8; 9-12|M
21
Concurrent Sessions
8a. 10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
8b. 4:00 - 5:30; Sunday, February 26
Developing Inquiry Physics Students
William Garrett, Wright City R-II Schools
12a. 10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
12b. 2:00 - 3:30; Sunday, February 26
Creating a Classroom Culture with Embedded
Formative Assessments
Sharon Moehle and Kelsey Brown, Camdenton R-III
Schools
Come and help develop your repertoire in developing
students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills
through the physics classroom. Help students to
be able to design and test concepts on their own.
Many low budget inquiry labs will be shared.
9-12|S
How do you embed formative assessments to
check for student understanding? How do you keep
students academically engaged with a productive
effort? Come see how we embed daily formative
assessments to help guide our instruction and
encourage student perseverance.
7-8; 9-12|T; M
9a. 10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
9b. 2:30 - 4:00; Monday, February 27
Innovative Ideas for Secondary Math Instruction?
We’ve Got Them!
Hayley Gerling, Diocese of Jefferson City
Laura Reinhardt, Sweet Springs R-VII Schools
13a. 10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
13b. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
Survey Says?
John Riley, MOREnet
Who should you follow on social media for awesome
ideas? What new secondary math activities
are awesome for students and not such a huge
hassle to prepare? We have done an expansive
search to create not only a go-to list, but simple
demonstrations to go with many of the activities!
Don’t miss out!
9-12|M
Digital ways to get information from your students.
Get easily managed feedback through free cloudbased systems such as Google Slides, Socrative,
and other online tools. We will look at cloud-based
applications to collect feedback from your students
with whatever device they have.
7-8; 9-12|T
10. 10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
Engineering and Problems in Science vs. Arts
and Crafts and Projects
Olga Hunt and Dustin Stockmann, Normandy
Schools Collaborative
14. 10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
Grants N UR Future
Martha Short, Show-Me Professional Development
This session will focus on grants that are designed
for teacher applications. Bring your iPad, iPhone,
laptop, etc. to aid you with note taking and be
prepared for a fast paced session to introduce you to
a plethora of grant opportunities.
7-8; 9-12|S; T; E; M
Project-based and problem-based learning share
much in common, but are two distinct approaches to
learning, just as the arts differ from engineering. With
the implementation of the New Missouri Learning
Standards and Three Dimensional Learning, we
once again need to look at and attempt to define the
juxtaposition of these approaches.
7-8; 9-12|S; E
15a. 10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
15b. 12:30 - 2:00; Monday, February 27
15c. 2:30 - 4:00; Monday, February 27
Cell Energy Party!
Erin Snelling, Hallsville R-IV Schools
11a. 10:00 - 11:30; Sunday, February 26
11b. 2:00 - 3:30; Sunday, February 26
Is It a Frog, Is It a Plane or Is It Just an
Automobile?
Cheryl Kinney, Special School District
Tiffany Fane, Hazelwood Schools
Have you found yourself in a rut with ideas for
teaching photosynthesis and cellular respiration and
helping your students make connections to these
concepts? This session will provide hands-on ideas
and many resources for you and your students to dig
deeper in plant science!
9-12|S
Participants will learn how to use literature and
hands-on discovery to review Newton’s Laws of
Motion and evaluate and analyze data. We will
explore great activities that engage all learners in
analyzing how Science and Math can reinforce
vocabulary. All materials will be provided.
7-8|S; M
22
Concurrent Sessions
16a. 2:00 - 3:30; Sunday, February 26
16b. 4:00 - 5:30; Sunday, February 26
Mouse in Your Pocket: A 3D Case Studies in
Ecology, Evolution and Genetics
Pamela Close, Columbia Public Schools
20a. 2:00 - 3:30; Sunday, February 26
20b. 12:30 - 2:00; Monday, February 27
Student Scientists - Bring Real Research Into
Your Classroom
Marteen Nolan, Crocker R-II Schools
Participants will explore a rich set of classroom-ready
resources and strategies for incorporating math and
statistics into their biology classroom in line with AP
and IB Biology curriculum, NGSS and MO standards.
AP level activities may be scaled for use in General
Biology. Participants are encouraged to bring a
device capable of running Excel or Google Sheets.
9-12|S
Ideas and techniques for bringing scientific
investigation and research into your classroom.
You will learn how to engage your students in reallife applications of the scientific and engineering
process, utilizing various resources such as NASA,
QuarkNet and others.
9-12|S
21a. 2:00 - 3:30; Sunday, February 26
21b. 4:00 - 5:30; Sunday, February 26
Mathematical Practices at the Movies: Rich Box
Office Activities
Samuel Otten, University of Missouri
17a. 2:00 - 3:30; Sunday, February 26
17b. 4:00 - 5:30; Sunday, February 26
Mad about Mean, Median, Mode and M.A.D.
Bob Glasgow, Southwest Baptist University
Understanding statistical measures requires more
than just calculation methods. This session will
examine the use of visual representations to explore
the middle school concepts of mean, median, mode,
and mean absolute deviation (M.A.D.).
7-8|M
Movies’ box office performances provide engaging
contexts for mathematical practices. Using real
data, but doing more than just statistics, this session
presents examples of modeling, problem solving,
and arguing and critiquing reasoning.
7-8; 9-12|M
18a. 2:00 - 3:30; Sunday, February 26
18b. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
Predicting and Explaining with Scientific Models
Crystal McDowell, MODELS Certified Educator
Denise Jones, Rockwood R-VI Schools
22. 2:00 - 3:30; Sunday, February 26
Maximizing Google Forms
John Riley, MOREnet
Take Google Forms to a new level! Come learn how
to limit responses, create self-grading assessments,
automated certificates and more! This hands-on
session will include examples of great ways to use
Google Forms. Arrive with excitement and leave with
experience!
7-8; 9-12|T
Join us to learn how the NGSS defines how both
scientists and engineers use models. Engage in
activities that provide examples of types of models
and explore student friendly learning targets that can
help students monitor their progress on mastering
this practice.
7-8; 9-12|S
23. 2:00 - 3:30; Sunday, February 26
Independent Science Research: A Relevant STEM
Experience
Connie Wyrick, Miller County R-III Schools
James Rooney, Retired
19a. 2:00 - 3:30; Sunday, February 26
19b. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
STEM: Get Into The Action of Making Air
Powered Rockets
Frank Neal, Ferguson-Florissant R-ll Schools
In this session, teachers will be given insight into
the process of developing a successful independent
science research program at the high school
level. All aspects of the program will be discussed
including: recruiting students, bringing administrators
on board, funding research, locating mentors and
identifying opportunities for students to share their
research. An overview of local, state, regional,
national and international competitions in which
research students can participate will also be shared.
7-8; 9-12|S
Teachers will be exposed to the 5 E’s Model of
Science Inquiry Instruction. Teachers will make
a tangram, slingshot soda straw, and paper
air compressed rocket. Newton’s Laws will be
demonstrated. Participants will be able to apply all
of these techniques to support their own classroom.
Hand-outs provided.
7-8|S; T; E; M
23
Concurrent Sessions
28a. 4:00 - 5:30; Sunday, February 26
28b. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
Using Models in the 3-Dimensional Science
Classroom
Mike Logan, Central R-III Schools
3 Hour Sessions
24. 2:00 - 5:00; Sunday, February 26
Let’s Talk Numbers!
Marilyn Cannon, Raytown C-2 Schools
In this workshop you will learn how to effectively use
models in your classroom to support 3-dimensional
science learning standards.
7-8; 9-12|S; E
Number talks are a great routine to help students
develop critical mathematical practices and
fluency! Empower yourself and students to become
mathematical thinkers by learning to work flexibly
with numbers and arithmetic properties, building a
solid foundation for fluency, and creating confident
dispositions for future mathematics learning.
7-8; 9-12|M
29. 4:00 - 5:30; Sunday, February 26
Formative Assessment Strategies
Jennifer Renegar and Courtney Broser, Republic
R-III Schools
Join us to engage in assessment strategies that
provide evidence of proficiency with important math
and science content/practices, make deliberate use
of data gathered as evidence of learning, provide
guidance for next instructional steps, and inform
feedback to students/instructional decisions.
7-8; 9-12|S; M
25. 2:00 - 5:00; Sunday, February 26
Amusement Park Physics with a NASA twist
John Weis, NASA Educator Professional
Development Collaborative
Participants will be trained in activities designed to
simulate amusement park rides and teach basic
principles of physics including force and motion,
energy and gravity.
7-8; 9-12|S
30. 4:00 - 5:30; Sunday, February 26
VR: It’s a Whole New World in There
John Riley, MOREnet
90 Minute Sessions
We will look at different ways to get started using
virtual reality in your classroom. Immerse your
students in a 3D version of Machu Picchu or the
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
We will address issues such as how to get started,
where to get content, and costs.
7-8; 9-12|S; T; E; M
26a. 4:00 - 5:30; Sunday, February 26
26b. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
Engineering for the K-12 Crew
Julie Alexander, Columbia Public Schools
Dustin Stockmann, Normandy Schools Collaborative
Get ready for a journey through the new Missouri
Learning Standards using the engineering design
process incorporating the 5 E format. You will find
relevance regardless of what you teach or what
grade you teach. Hands-on activities and materials
that are ready to be used in your classroom
tomorrow!
7-8; 9-12|S; E
31a. 4:00 - 5:30; Sunday, February 26
31b. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
Reasoning and Understanding to the Front...
Inquiring Minds Really DO Want to Know!!!
Stacey Robinett, Republic R-III Schools
Come EXPLORE some highly engaging math tasks,
bringing critical thinking and understanding to the
forefront, with some emphasis on proportional
reasoning. Explore scale factor using toy cars;
ponder the height of a giant (laughing inevitable);
discover the secrets of Pi, and WHY; discover
formulas, don’t teach them; build a bridge to algebra;
and more!
7-8|M
27. 4:00 - 5:30; Sunday, February 26
Building a Successful Remediation Course in
Mathematics
Jennifer Blinzler and Libbi Sparks, Independence
Schools
Participants will learn about our journey creating
a mathematics support course for students to
complement grade-level mathematics courses.
Focusing on powerful mathematics experiences
for students through visual models and contextual
learning, learn how we have allowed for remediation
while avoiding isolated skills practice.
7-8; 9-12|M
24
Concurrent Sessions
32a. 4:00 - 5:30; Sunday, February 26
32b. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
Discourse Model and Brain Science
Gregory Taylor, Hazelwood Schools
Kelly Taylor, Saint Louis Public Schools
36a. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
36b. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
Enriching Conceptual Knowledge of Mathematics
through Manipulatives
Diane (Rene) Campbell and Loretta Dickinson,
Potosi R-III Schools
A Gestalt (immersion) exercise using a rich task
involving both science (part 1) and math (part 2),
where students are engaged through informal
activities and emergent curiosity. These sessions
are meant to build capacity in teacher, and model
building capacity in students. An emphasis on
the peer to peer discourse during our exploratory
activities will serve to allow participants to acquire a
modeled understanding of pedagogy and process.
9-12|S; E; M
Attendees will use hands on activities to enrich
conceptual knowledge of algebraic and geometric
properties and formulas. Participants will use
everyday items found in a classroom to help students
gain an understanding of why formulas work and
how they relate to one another.
7-8; 9-12|M
37a. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
37b. 12:30 - 2:00; Monday, February 27
37c. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
The Hot Zone: Integrating English, Science, and
Google
Sarah Cramer and Cassy Nicolay, Lincoln R-II
Schools
33a. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
33b. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
There Are No Faults in MO Science Standards
Lloyd Barrow, University of Missouri
This workshop will focus upon all five types of plate
movements that causes earthquakes. This includes
other types such as intraplate (e.g. New Madrid)
and near fracking sites. Relevant aspects of the new
standards will be addressed.
7-8; 9-12|S
A look at how a high school English and science
teachers collaborate using a non-fiction novel. Will
address CCSS, literacy, and the use of Google to
facilitate integration with science and English. Bring
an internet capable device. Not necessary, but very
helpful to be able to engage in the presentation.
9-12|S
34a. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
34b. 10:00 - 11:30; Tuesday, February 28
Quick and Easy Problem Based Learning with
Current Events
Tracy Bednarick, Saint Louis Public Schools
38a. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
38b. 12:30 - 2:00; Monday, February 27
Technology Enhanced Strategies to Engaging
Every Student in the Classroom
Christy Green and Cyndi Kinder, Rolla Public
Schools
Have you ever wanted to give your students a
Problem Based Learning experience, but didn’t
think you had the time? Are you perplexed by how
to include science news in your already packed
curriculum? This session will show you how to plan
a quick PBL, current events lesson that coordinates
with your existing curriculum. Sample lesson plans
and rubrics will be provided.
7-8; 9-12|S
Rolla Public Schools has recently implemented both
BYOD and mobile carts of iPads and Chromebooks
with required PD for all teachers. Participants will
be exposed to a variety of technology applications
(Google, Quizlet, Desmos, Doceri, Kahoot and more)
in the mathematics classroom. Participants are
encouraged to bring their own mobile device.
9-12|M
35. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
Making Google Sheets Intuitive
Joey Bryan, MOREnet
39a. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
39b. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
Deconstructing and Reconstructing Models to
Build Understanding of Biology Concepts
Christina Hughes, Hazelwood Schools
The Google Sheets tool is both accessible and
powerful. When used properly, in a science or math
course, students and teachers are able to explore
learning while being aided by technology. Users
will be shown how to adapt Google Sheets to fit
their needs as well as the needs of their students.
Participants should have access to a Google
account.
7-8; 9-12|S; T; E; M
Participants will be presented with several
examples of how to deconstruct complex models
and reconstruct them to help students build
understanding of complex topics in Biology such
as the Light Reactions of Photosynthesis, the Lac
Operon Model and DNA Replication.
9-12|S
25
Concurrent Sessions
40a. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
40b. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
40c. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
Math Solutions = Math Games for ALL
Calee McElwain and Valerie Craft, Raymore-Peculiar
R-II Schools
90 Minute Sessions
44. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
Geogebra Workshop 101: Using Geogebra the
Right Way!
David Ewing, University of Central Missouri
Looking for ways to engage ALL of your students?
Try playing games. Math games can improve
student achievement and increase student
engagement. Reach ALL of your students by
bringing some fun to your math class!
7-8; 9-12|M
This introductory workshop uses ‘Geogebra’ to
teach concepts in algebra, geometry, statistics,
and calculus. IPads will be used. (Some will be
available, but bring yours if possible.) Come
investigate ways to appropriately and effectively use
this technology to motivate and enhance student
thinking and understanding!
7-8; 9-12|M
41. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
Is a Presidential Award (PAEMST) in Your Future?
Martha Short, Show-Me Professional Development
45. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
Interaction: The Key to Facilitating Well-Rounded
Content Proficiency
Ryan Rumpf, Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
This session focuses on helping you fill out an
application for the Presidential Award for Excellence
in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Tips and
strategies will be shared to increase your chances
of winning and helping you simplify the task of
completing the forms. Questions are expected and
encouraged in the participatory workshop.
7-8; 9-12|S; T; E; M
Historically, talking in class resulted in some negative
consequences. Yet it is through focused discourse,
both formal and informal, where students negotiate
meaning and gain deep understandings. This
workshop with show the importance of frequent
student-student and student-teacher interactions
as well as practical strategies and activities that
promote engagement and classroom talk.
7-8|S; M
42. 8:00 - 9:30; Monday, February 27
Integrating Science and Math Learning With
Music, Visual Art, Theatre and Dance
Tom Tobias, Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education
46a. 10:00 - 11:30; Monday, February 27
46b. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
A River Runs Through Math and Science
Jan Weaver, Missouri Environmental Education
Association
In this highly interactive session we will define
arts integration, and then work together to explore
integrating science and math standards with arts
standards through arts-based learning activities.
7-8|S; E; M
A river integrates topography, climate, soils,
organisms, culture, economics and government
across a landscape. Sample activities from Project
WET, Discover a Watershed: The Missouri, and other
resources to learn how rivers can also integrate math
and science in a classroom.
7-8|S; M
3 Hour Session
43. 8:00 - 11:00; Monday, February 27
Inquiry-based Activities for Teaching Bernoulli’s
Principle and Engineering Design
James Concannon, Westminster College
Patrick Brown, Ft. Zumwalt R-II Schools
47. 12:30 - 2:00; Monday, February 27
Using Mobile Video in a STEM Classroom
Joey Bryan, MOREnet
In this session, participants are first shown ways to
engage students using discrepant events relating
to Bernoulli’s Principle. The presentation then
transitions to a guided inquiry instructional sequence
focusing on windmill design, and how Bernoulli’s
Principle is relevant to windmill blade design.
Participants will be designing blades and measure
power generated by their blades.
9-12|S; E
Students creating video evidence of experiments and
learning can help a powerful tool. This session will
demonstrate how students and educators can use
technology to create video to enhance the learning
experience. This session will be geared toward those
with basic knowledge of creating video with mobile
devices. Participants will be using iPads to film
and edit movies (Other devices are welcome).
7-8; 9-12|S; T; E; M
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Concurrent Sessions
48a. 12:30 - 2:00; Monday, February 27
48b. 2:30 - 4:00; Monday, February 27
What’s Math Got to Do with It? Finding the Math
Within Students’ Artistic Creations
Carol DeFreese, University of Missouri - St. Louis
52. 12:30 - 2:00; Monday, February 27
Secondary Content Literacy Strategies
Jennifer Renegar and Sherri Coates, Republic R-III
Schools
Participants will practice highly engaging content
literacy strategies that encourage making
connections and critical thinking with examples
from math and science. All materials will be shared
electronically.
7-8; 9-12|S; M
In this hands-on session, you’ll see how to help your
students discover the math behind their own artistic
creations. Geometry, ratio and proportion, data
gathering, and data analysis will be explored in two
classroom-ready projects. Bring a laptop or tablet
for extra fun.
7-8; 9-12|T; M
53a. 12:30 - 2:00; Monday, February 27
53b. 10:00 - 11:30; Tuesday, February 28
Circle the Bases - Connecting Statistics, Circle
Graphs and Baseball
Todd Smart and Elizabeth Smart, Cole Camp R-I
Schools
49a. 12:30 - 2:00; Monday, February 27
49b. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
Modeling: Teaching it Right!
David Ewing, University of Central Missouri
Modeling, taught correctly, is one of the most
effective tools in student learning. It requires
creating problem ‘scenarios’ begging to be solved
and the proper amount of teacher guidance for
student success. Discover, hands-on, the nuts-andbolts of creating, using, and teaching with models
that truly help students learn.
7-8; 9-12|M
This session will focus on turning baseball statistics
into circle graphs, both part of the Missouri Learning
Standards. The graphs will then be used to develop
a board game which students can play throughout
the year. Participants need to bring their creativity
and competitive spirit.
7-8|M
3 Hour Sessions
50a. 12:30 - 2:00; Monday, February 27
50b. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
Engaging in Scientific Arguments from Evidence
Denise Jones and Julie Varriano, Rockwood R-VI
Schools
54. 12:30 - 3:30; Monday, February 27
You’ve Got The Power - Sustainable Energy
STEM Projects
Linda Baysinger and Lucy Shrout, Fulton Public
Schools
Join us as we explore ways to incorporate scientific
argumentation in the science classroom. Learn
various strategies and engage in actual examples.
Let’s argue! . . . but scientifically with evidence,
logical sequences, and scientific principles applied to
the reasoning of the argument.
7-8; 9-12|S
Participants will use their engineering skills to
design a functional wind turbine and solar racer to
meet specific energy demands. These hands-on
activities will give your students the power to explore
sustainable energy methods that will energize their
worlds in the future.
7-8; 9-12|S; T; E; M
51a. 12:30 - 2:00; Monday, February 27
51b. 2:30 - 4:00; Monday, February 27
Can You Escape the Classroom? Teamwork,
Critical Thinking and Fun!
Claire Laurentius, Nerinx Hall High School
55. 12:30 - 3:30; Monday, February 27
Project Learning Tree Secondary Module-Risk
and Biotechnology
Erica Cox, Missouri State University
Courtney Broser, Republic R-III Schools
The Escape Room comes to the classroom through
BreakoutEDU where students work together to figure
out a set of clues to unlock the box and escape!
Using a few locks or all digital components, you can
create your own review game or adapt ones that
other teachers have already created.
7-8; 9-12|S; T; M
Do you need activities to teach topics like science
ethics, decision-making and biotechnology with
unbiased materials? Do you need activities to work
towards NGSS and STEM? Experience activities,
receive training. Optional: For $5, take a PLT
module with you.
7-8; 9-12|S; T; E
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Concurrent Sessions
56. 12:30 - 3:30; Monday, February 27
#GoOpen Initiative Working Session
Andy King, MOREnet
Join us to learn how we took our experiences working
alongside paleontologists excavating dinosaurs in
Montana and designed activities that connect NGSS
standards, STEM, as well as writing and reading
in our elementary and middle school classrooms.
Engage in activities that include argumentation
relative dating, and weathering and erosion.
7-8|S
The US Dept of Ed’s #GoOpen initiative is an attempt
to identify and create openly licensed educational
resources for schools. In this BYOD working session
you will learn more about the initiative and help build
the repository of openly licensed resources that are
aligned to standards.
7-8; 9-12|S; M
61. 2:30 - 4:00; Monday, February 27
Introduction to 3D Design
John Riley, MOREnet
90 Minute Sessions
Learn to design simple 3D objects and prepare them
for printing. Explore the applications Tinkercad,
Autodesk 123D Design and get a hands-on demo of
each. Tinkercad is a free, cloud-based CAD program.
It’s a great program for beginners to get started
learning about creating designs in three dimensions.
7-8; 9-12|S; T; E
57a. 2:30 - 4:00; Monday, February 27
57b. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
Advancing ACT Science and Math on the
Missouri Mandated Exam
Chad Harter and David Hodge, Sedalia Schools
This presentation will highlight our school’s initiative
and strategy in preparing kids for their 11th grade
Missouri mandated ACT exam. This approach was
research based and track proven. It will focus on
all learner levels and can be applied globally to an
entire district or locally to a single classroom.
9-12|S; M
62a. 2:30 - 4:00; Monday, February 27
62b. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
Getting Wax-y with Conics
Katharine Sparks, Independence Schools
Develop the definitions of conics through wax
paper folding. Then make a visual presentation to
demonstrate an understanding of conics.
9-12|M
58a. 2:30 - 4:00; Monday, February 27
58b. 10:00 - 11:30; Tuesday, February 28
Using Your Math Thermostat
Jesse Hiett, Springfield R-XII Schools
60 Minute Sessions
Based primarily on the work of Dan Meyer, participants
will study their own math thermostat and learn how
they can use it to improve mathematics instructions.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own
devices.
7-8; 9-12|M
63. 4:00 - 5:00; Monday, February 27
DESE Updates Mathematics
Jeremy Ellis, Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
64. 4:00 - 5:00; Monday, February 27
DESE Updates Science
John Kitchens, Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
59a. 2:30 - 4:00; Monday, February 27
59b. 10:00 - 11:30; Tuesday, February 28
Move, Collaborate and Analyze!
Brea James and Melissa Hundley, Boonville R-I
Schools
90 Minute Sessions
Through collaboration between Physical Science
and Algebra classes, students learn to create
and analyze motion graphs. Students will apply
knowledge to various activities including lab
experiments using Vernier motion detectors.
7-8; 9-12|S; T; M
65. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
Google Classroom for STEM Courses
Joey Bryan, MOREnet
Google Classroom is a powerful, easy to use tool for
managing and organizing your Google environment.
Use it to deliver content, store important materials for
students to access, share and upload students work,
assign grades and more. In this hands-on session
we will set up classes and look at examples of how
students can benefit from this powerful Google
resource. Participants should have access to a
school-issued Google account.
7-8; 9-12|S; T; E; M
60a. 2:30 - 4:00; Monday, February 27
60b. 10:00 - 11:30; Tuesday, February 28
Dinosaurs, Fossils, and More: Using Paleontology
to Explore STEM
Denise Jones and Karen Hargadine, Rockwood R-VI
Schools
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Concurrent Sessions
66a. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
66b. 10:00 - 11:30; Tuesday, February 28
Getting Hands-On With Force, Motion and Energy
Heather Hawn and Amy Rusk, Licking R-VIII Schools
70a. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
70b. 10:00 - 11:30; Tuesday, February 28
Successful Women In STEM: It All Starts in the
Classroom
Marian McClellan, KC STEM Alliance
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Learn fun, hands-on activities to enhance your
teaching of force, motion and energy. Some activities
will include mousetraps, catapults, marble coasters,
and fun with Rube Goldberg. Websites to use in
conjunction with activities will be discussed. Lots of
hands-on activities will be discussed which will be
ready to use in your classroom, many with low cost.
7-8; 9-12|S
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Women continue to be under represented in STEM
fields. This session will present the reasons why this
trend continues, and successful classroom strategies
to reverse this trend.
9-12|E
71a. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
71b. 10:00 - 11:30; Tuesday, February 28
Engage, Explore, and Energize: Amazing STEM
Investigations
Stacey Wade and Julia Luetkenhaus, Wentzville
R-IV Schools
67a. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
67b. 10:00 - 11:30; Tuesday, February 28
Teach the Way Students Learn
Carol Holsman and Lindsay Carmichael, RaymorePeculiar R-II Schools
Want to energize your students? Explore the
engineering design process while you merge Math
and Science, and engage in hands-on, mind-on
STEM activities. These inquiry-based activities
use readily available resources energizing your
students as they hypothesize, problem-solve and
think critically. Participants will leave with multiple
investigations to promote STEM thinking.
7-8|S; T; E; M
Develop strategies and techniques to reach students
using multiple intelligences and learning styles. We
will look at life science, physical science, literacy, and
inquiry through the eyes of a student. Bring your
own device.
7-8|S
68. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
Literacy in All Contents
Debbie Jameson and Lisa Scroggs, Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
72. 10:00 - 11:30; Tuesday, February 28
Creating Your Own Augmented Reality
John Riley, MOREnet
Literacy integration in the math and science
curriculum is easier than you think! This session will
show participants strategies to infuse literacy into the
curriculum authentically without sacrificing valuable
time and content.
7-8; 9-12|S; M
The virtual world of augmented reality is redefining
education. Since it was introduced, Augmented
Reality has migrated to the classroom. This session
will showcase AR educational apps for the science
classroom. From experimenting with the table of
elements to the Mars rover, augmented reality can
provide rich contextual learning experience.
7-8; 9-12|T
69a. 8:00 - 9:30; Tuesday, February 28
69b. 10:00 - 11:30; Tuesday, February 28
High School Students’ Conception of Variable
and Proportional Reasoning
Ruveyda Karaman, University of Missouri
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73. 4:00-5:30; Sunday, February 26
Project-based Learning: A Student-Centered
Approach to Teaching Science
Chris Reeves, Camdenton R-III Schools
James Rooney, Retired
CA
This session presents student work on two
conceptual measures, Concept of Variable and
Proportional Reasoning, from an IES-funded project.
Sample student works will be used to investigate the
conceptions students have about the proportional
reasoning and the value of variables in equations
and expressions. Finally, instructional implications
will be discussed.
7-8|M
This break-out session will discuss the benefits of
using challenging and relevant problem-solving
activities as a basis for teaching all aspects of
science. This approach to science instruction
includes important aspects of learning such as the
use of collaboration, individualized self-directed
inquiry, differentiation and student choice to become
effective problem solvers. This session will be
presented from the perspective of both a teacher
who utilizes this approach in several areas of science
as well as a current and former student.
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