Join Lab-Aids at the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers (WSST) Conference this March in Madison, Wisconsin.
Make sure to mark your calendars to attend our workshop and stop by booth #206 to talk us.
WORKSHOPS:
Calling All Carbons
From EDC: Earth Science
Date: 3/10 | Time: 8:00a | Location: HOI E
The element of carbon is critical to life on Earth. All living organisms contain different and essential carbon-based molecules. Several Earth processes work together to cycle carbon from one carbon reservoir to another and to keep the amount in each reservoir stable. Participants will learn about and model different carbon transfer processes.
Not Your Usual Elementary STEM Workshop: Make a Ride for One of Your Toys
From Tinkering Labs
Date: 3/10 | Time: 11:00a | Location: HOI I
This hands-on workshop challenges participants to make a vehicle to move a toy or other small object using motors, wheels, wires, and other equipment. This activity is one of 10 engineering design challenges in the Electric Motors Catalyst, a STEM curriculum for grades K-5 that comes complete with equipment, lesson plans, assessments, embedded support for ELA, and is NGSS focused. The program is distributed by Lab-Aids. Lesson samples and literature will be distributed.
Cell Differentiation and Gene Expression
From Science and Global Issues: Biology
Date: 3/10 | Time: 2:00p | Location: HOI I
Students often have trouble conceptualizing how selective gene expression works. In this workshop, participants will use manipulatives to teach this concept and explain how it is connected to genetic engineering. Innovative activities are selected from the new Science and Global Issues: Biology program from SEPUP and LAB-AIDS. Activities focus on ways to integrate selective gene expression as a relevant and engaging sustainability issue.