2017 Alaska Cross Content Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Alaska Cross Content Conference program! We will not have a print program available. This program is a planner for you and does not guarantee you a seat in a session.

Please note that things will be changing daily. Field trips are being finalized. Sessions are still coming in...so stay tuned and watch for changes - the beauty & the beast with technology.

10:45am AKDT

Using Children's Literature to Guide Science Inquiry - NSTA Press

Need ideas to connect literacy and science? Never before has it been so easy to interest students in reading and science. Picture-Perfect Science Lessons combine the appeal of children’s picture books with standards-based science content.

Moderators

Kim Ivie

Speakers

Kim Stilwell

NSTA - National Science Teachers Association

Kim Stilwell joins us from the National Science Teachers Association, where she facilitates professional development and conducts workshops across the nation sharing strategies to integrate science and literacy standards in the classroom. The past eighteen years she has spent planning... Read More →

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop Library

3-5, English/Language Arts, Science

Host Organization NSTA- National Science Teachers Association
Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

World Peace Game

This is a hands-on, geopolitical simulation that engages children of all ages with highly charged diplomatic problem-solving.
Learning to live and work comfortably in the unknown. We will view the documentary with ensuing discussion. Topics addressed: PBL, interdisciplinary and interconnected learning, just-in-time teaching, critical thinking, synthesis, communication.

Speakers

Shane Wiegand

Teacher, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

I love to engage with students about our world.

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 156

3-5, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies | 6-8, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science, Social Studies

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

Concussions and How to Work with Students with Them

Dr. Malcolm will discuss the medical implication of concussions and how to work with students and families when concussions occur.

Speakers

Dr. Jennifer Malcolm

McKinley Orthopedic Clinic

Jennifer Malcolm, DO is board certified under the American Academy of Family Medicine in family medicine with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. She is also board certified in osteopathic family medicine under the American Board of Osteopathic Family Physici... Read More →

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 216

3-5, PE/Health | 6-8, PE/Health | 9-12, PE/Health | K-2, PE/Health

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

Connecting STEM and Careers in K-8 Classrooms

How to connect your classrooms with the resources and career opportunities in your communities that make vital connections to the classroom content. Make your current content relavent, meningful and engaging by connecting careers stem thinking skills to those learning opportunities. Have your students working with engineers, biologists, medical technicians, carpenters, and other professinals as you teach literature, math, STEM, science, technology and health. Heather Baker and Kristie Controneo have been successful in making great connections and will join us to share some ideas and an activity that help young children make these connections.

Moderators

Heath Baker

Kristie Controneo

Speakers

Cheryl Bobo

Technology Director, Craig City School Distrcit

At Craig City School District and across the state , I provide support and leadership for technology in learning. We use laptops, iPads, robots, probes, and our rich environment to encourage , problem solving, collaboration, curiosity and engagement to support growth for each... Read More →

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 245

3-5, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science | 6-8, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science | K-2, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Other, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

Rock the House

Did you know you are only supposed to use music 30% of the time in class to be effective? Creating a learning environment that incorporates music takes more than just turning the radio on during group work. In this rocking seminar, you will physically experience the impact of music in the classroom, learn how to incorporate the musical/rhythmical intelligence effectively into any lesson, and how to use music as a classroom management technique.

Speakers

Crissy Lauterbach

President/Chief Innovator, Contact Learnng

Ms. Lauterbach is the Innovative Teaching and Learning Coordinator for Butler Tech in Hamilton, Ohio. In 1994, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She completed her graduate work in Educational Leadership and Curriculum at the University... Read More →

Rock This House ppt

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop Gym

3-5, Music | 6-8, Music | 9-12, Music | K-2, Music

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

Three Dimensional aspect of the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards)

This session will explore the NGSS and describe the vision of what it means to be proficient in science; it rests on a view of science as both a body of knowledge and an evidence-based model. The National Science President will discuss how the three dimensions are combined to form each standard: Practices, Cross-Cutting and Disciplinary Core Ideas. What does this mean for Alaska Science Standards?

Speakers

David Crowther

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 106

3-5, Science | 6-8, Science | 9-12, Science | K-2, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

Arrr! It's /R/ Therapy, Part 1

SLP focused therapy for articulation disorder specific to /r/ sound

Speakers

Kate Hall

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 240

3-5, Other, Special Education | K-2, Other, Special Education

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

Bridging Traditions from the Alaskan Arctic to the Mississippi Delta

Mississippi Delta...and Beyond, with slides, music, video, food & frolic! (Emphasis on 7th-12th, however, lessons and materials may be adapted for younger students).
Kelly and Heidi will take you there...to the MS Delta, Berlin Germany, and New Orleans, through highlights of three outstanding opportunities for teachers:
• NEH Landmarks Workshop: MS Delta, Most Southern Place (Cleveland, MS),
• Goethe Institute's TOP (Germany ), and the
• Southern Institute for Education and History: Teaching the Past One Person at a Time: Holocaust and Civil Rights Stories (New Orleans, LA).
Multiple resource links provided to make multi-sensory connections with history, and to share them with your students in Alaska; TOP materials given to the first 20 workshop registrants, these materials are excellent and are geared for high school and middle school; refreshments.

Speakers

Heidi Imhof

7/8 English and Social Studies, Barnette Magnet School, FNBSD

Interests: Travel/Study opportunities that offer the best possible primary source materials to use in my classes; National History Day, Debate. Education Background: Barnette Magnet School, English and Social Studies teacher now; because of a later in life 2nd M.A. in English Language... Read More →

Kelly Scanlon

Teacher, Barnette Magnet School

Heidi Imhof and Kelly Scanlon are teachers at Barnette Magnet School in Fairbanks, AK. We teach 7th and 8th grade core subjects, but reach all grades in our social studies work. At this conference we plan to share stipend-based summer educational opportunities for teachers.

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 109

6-8, Other, Social Studies | 9-12, Other, Social Studies | General, Other, Social Studies

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

Music, Movement, and Motivation

While this session was designed with language teachers in mind, it contains useful tools and tricks that could be applied to any discipline! In this session participants will learn how to incorporate popular music into their language lessons to teach targeted vocabulary in a fun way that engages and motivates students using comprehensible input and authentic texts. This session will provide attendees an opportunity to experience a sample lesson, work collaboratively to think of ways to incorporate music into their respective classrooms, and feel motivated to incorporate song and dance into their instruction!

This session will also delve into topics such as the use of authentic, culturally relevant texts and targeted versus untargeted input.

Speakers

Rowan Beraza

Teacher, Petersburg High School

AFLA Music, Movement, and Motivation pdf

La Camisa Negra Juanes pdf

Me Gusta Como Eres Jarabe de Palo (2) pdf

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop Rm 171

9-12, English/Language Arts, Music, World Languages

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

(PREK/K Focus) The Power of Dialogical Reading and STEAM-Focused Picture Books in the Classroom and at Home

Dialogical reading can be effective in both the classroom and at home to increase literacy and language skills. Participants will learn the sequences and prompts of dialogical reading and use picture books to practice interactive reading. Each participant will be given a STEAM-focused picture book, book specific dialogical reading strategies and handouts for both teachers and parents

Speakers

Dana Garies

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Ryan 439

K-2, English/Language Arts, Special Education

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

Everything I need to know I learned in Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade

This session will take a look at standards, assessments and interventions that will help young learners be successful in the rest of their academic career.

Speakers

Karen Melin

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Ryan 119/120

K-2, English/Language Arts, Mathematics

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

10:45am AKDT

Picture MORE fun!

Do you know how to do the WIGGLE Dance? How often are the lemmings mentioned in Polar Polka? Can you construct a cabin before the geese fly south? Come join us for a morning of fun!

Speakers

Cherie Stihler

Friday September 29, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 153

K-2, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Drama Integration

Use drama/theatre to teach Language Arts, Social Studies, or Science. In this interactive session, you will participate in drama activities and receive brief lesson plans that can be adapted for many grade levels and subjects.

Speakers

Sarah Finnell

dramaintegrationbook pdf

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm AKDT
Lathrop Rm 172

3-5, English/Language Arts | 6-8, English/Language Arts | 9-12, English/Language Arts | K-2, English/Language Arts

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Math & CTE: Cross curricular integration

Math and CTE are synergistic. Through application in Career and Technical Education, math becomes more real, viable, and relevant to all students. Come hear how the two fields can complement each other and instructional duties may be shared.

Speakers

Deborah Riddle

Division Operations Manager, Dept. of Education and Early Development

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 103

3-5, CTE, Mathematics, Other, Science | 6-8, CTE, Mathematics, Other, Science | 9-12, CTE, Mathematics, Other, Science | K-2, CTE, Mathematics, Other, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Connecting the Dots for Interdisciplinary Learning: Teaching Across the Curriculum for Fun and Relevance

Have you noticed that your students have difficulty making connections with content in your class and the world around them? We will discuss some ideas to create interdisciplinary lessons that make for more meaningful learning for all stakeholders.

Speakers

Mary Jackson

Educator, Lewiston High School

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 205

9-12, World Languages

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Exploring the World of Creative Nonfiction Books with Author Debbie S. Miller

Author Debbie S. Miller will share ways to integrate her nonfiction books into science and language arts curriculum. She has written 15 nature books for children, including A King Salmon Journey and Survival at 40 Below.

Speakers

Debbie S. Miller

Author, Nature Books

Alaska is a place of wonder! I've had the pleasure of writing nature books about Alaska for children and adults over the past four decades. I enjoy working with teachers, visiting schools, and inspiring students to write about their own interests and curiosities. As a former teacher... Read More →

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 106

Host Organization Nature Books: www.debbiemilleralaska.com
Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Integrating National Park Service On-line Resources to Meet Next Generation Science Standards and State American History Standards

Some of our students travel extensively and some only rarely. But not all see our country by visiting national parks. By recruiting and training staff to meet educational goals, the National Park Service now provides a wide range of engaging cultural and science-related resources for students and educators on-line as well as in print. There are many lessons available to teach topics such as the internment of Japanese in World War II, Custer's Last Stand, limiting factors in an ecosystem, diversity of a subtropical natural community, effect of plate tectonics on western landforms, and more. We will take some time to link these ideas and others you suggest to the grade level standards for the science and cultural history topics we are teaching and to share lesson ideas that correlate with what we discover. Students (you) will share discoveries with each other and we will compile some ideas to be sent by e-mail to each participant for future consideration.

In this session, you will find it handy to have a laptop or tablet so you can explore the web sites that contain content that interests you most. We will also be building models using clay, so be prepared to get a little messy!

Speakers

Patty Brown

President, Alaska Science Teachers Association

I am a mostly retired Alaska public school educator, 22 years teaching grades 4-12. Currently a consultant as "Chilkat Learning and Academic Support Services" in Haines. MS in Environmental Education from University of Washington, BS in Natural Resources Management from Humboldt State... Read More →

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 107

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Play Like a Pirate - Serious learning can be seriously FUN!

Invite students to use their imaginations and help them create meaningful connections to your content by making play part of the learning experience. We’ll be looking at strategies to engage students through fun, games, toys, comics, and pop culture.

Speakers

Nicholas Hoy

Teacher Mentor, FNSBSD

I like to focus on increasing student engagement through fun and empowering strategies.

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 109

Host Organization FNSBSD Department of Teaching and Learning
Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Great Games Lead to Great Gains 3-5

Teachers will be shown a variety of strategies and engaging games that focus attention on conceptual understanding and retention of basic multiplication facts.

Speakers

Mr. Craig Willmore

Learning Services Educator, ORIGO Education

I have been in education for 32 years where I taught elementary school for 17 years, 7 of those were in Central America in a private bi-lingual school. I have been a curriculum director, assistant principal, and for the last several years have been an educational consultant specifically... Read More →

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 110

3-5, Mathematics

Host Organization ORIGO Education
Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Enliven Math and NGSS Science Instruction using iPads, Science/Math Notebooks

We will present a session on NGSS, science notebooks and interactive math notes

Speakers

Jessica Iglesias

Manda Kassel

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 226

3-5, Mathematics, Science | 6-8, Mathematics, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Let's Visit Mars!

Giant Traveling Mars Map Description of Session Participants will get to walk on a giant Mars Map from the Buzz Aldrin Sharespace Foundation. They will explore the planet with its craters, Mars Rove

Speakers

Susan Smith

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 225

3-5, Science | 6-8, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Learning Through Cultural Connections: The Northern Lights

Explore Alaska place-based FREE classroom resources for teaching about the northern lights from an Iñupiaq cultural perspective as well as a physical science perspective! Watch a planetarium dome show about the aurora and try out hands-on activities.

Speakers

Lori Schoening, Lynda McGilvary, Doreen Hayward

Education Outreach,, Geophysical Institute, UAF

This team has more than 50 years combined experience providing place-based and culturally relevant science education outreach to K-12 schools and communities in Alaska.

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Ryan Library

3-5, Other, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | 6-8, Other, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | General, Other, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Voices from the Spill: Integrating Alaska History with Oil Spill Science

Using an oral history lesson for secondary students, the science of oil spills can be integrated with composition and art. This lesson introduces why it is important for students to explore oil spill science in later lessons.

Speakers

Lisa Matlock

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 247

6-8, English/Language Arts, Other, Science, Social Studies | 9-12, English/Language Arts, Other, Science, Social Studies

Host Organization Prince William Sound RCAC
Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

CPR in schools

Why are we teaching hands only CPR in schools? Learn why it is important to teach Hands Only CPR, and how to successfully perform Hands Only CPR. We are partnering with a local mining company to host this session. We will discuss the Hands Only CPR kit recently donated to the school district and how to bring training to your school. This will be a hands on presentation practicing compressions. Learn how to schedule free classes at your school and check out the district's CPR in Schools Kit!

Speakers

Sunni Danielowski

Senior Director, American Heart Associatin

I am the Youth Market Director for the American Heart Association covering the state of Alaska. I work with 200 schools and 65,000 students to educate on the importance of living a proactive lifestyles. We customize our programs to fit your school's needs and ensure students are... Read More →

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKDT
Ryan Mat Room

6-8, PE/Health | 9-12, PE/Health | General, PE/Health

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:30pm AKDT

Ethical Decision Making For The Professional Counselor

This session is a professional development opportunity for professional counselors. Common issues in ethics such as confidentiality, informed consent, and referrals will be covered in this session as well as an in depth look at the code of ethics.

Speakers

Samantha McMorrow

School Counselor, FNSBSD

Samantha is a certified K-12 School Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and has certification in substance abuse counseling (CDC II). Additionally, she has her LPC and credential for supervising in the state of Alaska. Samantha has 11-years experience in the counseling... Read More →

Handout Ethical Decision Making for the Professional Counselor pdf

EthicalStandards2016 pdf

2014 aca code of ethics(1) pdf

Friday September 29, 2017 1:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 108

3-5, Counseling, Other | 6-8, Counseling, Other | 9-12, Counseling, Other | K-2, Counseling, Other

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

2:45pm AKDT

Kiuġuyat: The Northern Lights

This film explores Iñupiaq culture and language as well as physical science concepts related to the northern lights. The video and associated classroom activities are available for free online at https://culturalconnections.gi.alaska.edu

Speakers

Lori Schoening, Lynda McGilvary, Doreen Hayward

Education Outreach,, Geophysical Institute, UAF

This team has more than 50 years combined experience providing place-based and culturally relevant science education outreach to K-12 schools and communities in Alaska.

Doreen Hayward

Lynda McGilvary

Friday September 29, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm AKDT
Lathrop Library

3-5, Other, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | 6-8, Other, Science, Social Studies, World Languages | 9-12, Other, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

2:45pm AKDT

AATG Alaska Chapter Meeting

Chapter Meeting for American Association of Teachers of German. Used to bring German teachers together and discuss trends and plans for intrastate items of concern.

Speakers

Charles Beattie

9th-12th German, ASD

Friday September 29, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm AKDT
Ryan 119/120

3-5, World Languages | 6-8, World Languages | 9-12, World Languages | K-2, World Languages

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

2:45pm AKDT

What National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Can Offer You

Come learn about what resources and grants are available to you through the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Speakers

Kristina Roehrig

Curriculum Coordinator -Secondary, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

I'm in my fourth year in Fairbanks and I'd love to hear how people are doing great things in mathematics. I'm a big fan of Jo Boaler, Fawn Nguyen, Dan Meyer, Annie Fetter and Fred Dillon. If you are a fellow math nerd, please come talk to me about math.

Friday September 29, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm AKDT
Lathrop 200

3-5, Mathematics | 6-8, Mathematics | 9-12, Mathematics | K-2, Mathematics

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

2:45pm AKDT

Fluency Disorders

SLP focused information session regarding stuttering

Speakers

Kate Hall

Friday September 29, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm AKDT
Lathrop 240

3-5, Other, Special Education | K-2, Other, Special Education

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

2:45pm AKDT

AATF Alaska Chapter Meeting

Chapter Meeting for American Association of Teachers of French. Used to bring French teachers together and discuss trends and plans for intrastate items of concern.

Speakers

Aline Hopkins

Friday September 29, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm AKDT
Ryan 118

6-8, World Languages | 9-12, World Languages

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

2:45pm AKDT

Poetry Out Loud

Come learn what is involved in Poetry Out Loud! I'll have information about registering your school for the contest, conducting your own competition, and tips and tricks for the classroom. Bring your laptop! This is for any secondary level (6-12) classroom.

Speakers

Elizabeth Alexander

Language Arts Teacher, North Pole High School

Poetry Out Loud in the Classroom gslides

Friday September 29, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm AKDT
Lathrop 224

6-8, English/Language Arts | 9-12, English/Language Arts

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

2:45pm AKDT

Legacy of Our Elders; Alaska Native Studies Proposal

Tanana Chiefs Conference has been developing several series that is aimed at increasing education of Alaska Native History and Studies. This includes, but is not limited to, a new series of books and accompanying DVDs of "Legacy of our Elders."

Speakers

Stephanie Woodward

Friday September 29, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm AKDT
Lathrop 103

General, Other

Host Organization Tanana Chiefs Conference
Strand Focus Content connections/integration

2:45pm AKDT

Picture this for fun!

Share or discover new cross content activities using Alaskana picture book titles: The Giant Cabbage - The Cabin that Moose Built – The Sourdough Man – Polar Polka & Wiggle, Waggle WOOF!

Speakers

Cherie Stihler

Friday September 29, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm AKDT
Lathrop 105

K-2, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

3:15pm AKDT

Launching an Elementary STEM Program

The initial steps in building an Elementary STEM program can be an overwhelming thought. Presenters will share their success stories and how using Picture Perfect Science resources became part of the foundation to a successful implementation.

Speakers

Kim Stilwell

NSTA - National Science Teachers Association

Friday September 29, 2017 3:15pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop Rm 172

Host Organization NSTA- National Science Teachers Association
Strand Focus Content connections/integration

3:15pm AKDT

Talk, Question and Personalize through Artful Thinking

Have you ever envisioned yourself as Amelia Earhart? Ever feel like Dali’s melting clock? Artful Thinking routines are a way to explore meaningful inquiry into the world of historical and contemporary images. iPads and art media will be used.

Speakers

Jenifer Cameron

Friday September 29, 2017 3:15pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Ryan 439

3:15pm AKDT

Talk, Question and Personalize through Artful Thinking

Speakers

Jenifer Cameron

Friday September 29, 2017 3:15pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Ryan 440

3:15pm AKDT

Exponential Potential! Cultivating STEM Identity in Elementary Classrooms

We all want our students to have an equal opportunity to pursue STEM pathways, many lack confidence in Math and Science. Research shows by eighth grade more than half of students are disconnected from science and math; let's change that narrative. This will be an active, hands-on sessions. Participants should plan for active learning and collegial collaboration.

Speakers

Julie Wild Curry

Director, After School Programs, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

Courtney Havrilek

Friday September 29, 2017 3:15pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 206

3-5, Mathematics, Science | 9-12, Mathematics, Science | K-2, Mathematics, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

3:15pm AKDT

Arrr! It's /R/ Therapy, Part 2

SLP focused therapy for articulation disorder PART 2 of 2

Speakers

Kate Hall

Friday September 29, 2017 3:15pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 240

3-5, Other, Special Education | K-2, Other, Special Education

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

3:15pm AKDT

Once upon a STEM Tale

Come experience hands on STEM activities while connecting to literature. Easy prep, low cost science and math activities to engage young learners. Practical primary centers that increase student's learning in Science.

Speakers

Kim Ivie

Friday September 29, 2017 3:15pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 216

K-2, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

3:30pm AKDT

Alaska Farm to School Program - Growing Opportunities in the Last Frontier

This is a general session with a focus on what the Farm to School Program is, updates on the latest success stories from around the state, and potential ideas for growing opportunities at your schools.

Speakers

Jodie Anderson

Alaska Farm to School Program Coordinator, State of Alaska Division of Agriculture

A little about me and my winding path to get here – I almost finished a PhD in soil biochemistry, I have earned a Master in Arts of Teaching Biology degree, and a Bachelor of Science Biology and Secondary Education degree. I taught chemistry and biology (and many other life sciences... Read More →

Friday September 29, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 200

3-5, Science | 6-8, Science | 9-12, Science | K-2, Science

Host Organization Alaska Department of Natural Resources - Division of Agriculture
Strand Focus Content connections/integration

3:30pm AKDT

A Community-School Partnership that Supports Place-Based STEM Education

Hear about Alaska Sea Grant’s efforts to expand STEM education focused on local coastal environments and watersheds through grants and professional development in 10 Alaska school districts. Learn about new teacher-designed NGSS-aligned resources.

The Alaska Sea Week program has evolved into an online, place-based K-8 curriculum focused on Alaska’s seas and watersheds. Alaska Sea Grant’s school partnerships have revived field trip traditions and engaged students in STEM education.

Speakers

Marilyn Sigman

Friday September 29, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 225

3-5, Science | 6-8, Science | K-2, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

3:30pm AKDT

Jump Rope for Heart - American Heart Assoc.

Introduction to Jump/Hoops program. Hear about the impact you can make and hear from a survivor. Will will go over resources that are provided through our jump rope for heart programs such as:lesson plans, materials, curriculum standards that are met through our online portal. Go over the new scare squad and discuss partnership opportunities.

Speakers

Sunni Danielowski

Senior Director, American Heart Associatin

Friday September 29, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Ryan Mat Room

3-5, PE/Health | K-2, PE/Health

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

3:30pm AKDT

Social Studies and Literacy: the Peanut Butter and Jelly of your Elementary Classroom

What is Social Studies in the elementary classroom? In this session you will learn how to enhance Literacy performance In the you classroom through Social Studies. Non-fiction text, primary sources, and project based learning activities, can be part of your students everyday schedule because every minute in Social Studies is spent learning literacy. Let's see how, by merging the two disciplines, we can create robust, engaging, and fulfilling lessons for our classes everyday.

Speakers

Anne Susen

Pearson Education

Friday September 29, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 226

3-5, English/Language Arts, Social Studies | K-2, English/Language Arts, Social Studies

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

7:30pm AKDT

ACTFL Core Practices and Unit Design

In this workshop, we will examine units created using ACTFL’s six core principles and unit design practices that you can directly adopt or adapt to meet your own students’ learning needs, language levels and learning styles.

Speakers

Catherine Ousselin

French Teacher/Literacy Coach, Mount Vernon High School

Catherine Ousselin teaches French for Mount Vernon Schools in Washington State. She is a frequent presenter and workshop présenter on curriculum development and technology integration. Catherine is the past president of PNCFL and the AATF Director of Media Integration and Curated... Read More →

Friday September 29, 2017 7:30pm - 8:30pm AKDT
Westmark Hotel

6-8, World Languages | 9-12, World Languages

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

9:45am AKDT

Contemporary Europe in the Language Classroom

Participants explore authentic teaching materials to introduce students to contemporary Europe. Participants gain understanding of how to use authentic material at all levels of instruction.

Speakers

Susanne Rinner

Susanne Rinner is Associate Professor of German at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She serves currently as program director of UNCG's German Program, associate head of UNCG's Department of Languages, Literatures, and Languages, and faculty coordinator of an award-winning... Read More →

Saturday September 30, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am AKDT
Ryan 211/212

6-8, World Languages | 9-12, World Languages

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

9:45am AKDT

Making Music Pop in Your Classroom

Ten fast and easy ways to make music pop in your classroom: reading singing, circling, comprehensible input, visuals with comic maps, choreographed movement, revised lyrics and more. Come get hot strategies to find compelling input in the music they

Speakers

Betsy Paskvan

Anchorage School District

Saturday September 30, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am AKDT
Ryan 219/220

9-12, Music, World Languages

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

9:45am AKDT

Exploring Alaska's Natural Resources

Snapshot of rock, mineral, and energy resources of AK, as well as an introduction to lessons to teach about them in your classrooms. A look at our developing ARCGIS online high school curriculum covering the history, process, economics and careers.

Speakers

Beki Kelly

Alaska Resource Education

Saturday September 30, 2017 9:45am - 11:15am AKDT
Ryan 118

3-5, Science | 6-8, Science | 9-12, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

12:00pm AKDT

Three Dimensional aspect of the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) NSTA President

Moderators

Midge Yergen

Science Educator, West Valley Junior High-Yakima

Past National Science Teachers Association District XVII Director

Speakers

David Crowther

Saturday September 30, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm AKDT
Ryan 119/120

3-5, Science | 6-8, Science | 9-12, Science | K-2, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:15pm AKDT

STEM & CTE: Cross curricular integration

STEM fields and Career and Technical Education are natural partners. Come hear how the two fields can complement each other and instructional duties may be shared. Increase the breadth and depth of your course offerings by combining STEM and CTE.

Speakers

Bjorn Wolter

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

STEM in CTE pdf

Saturday September 30, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm AKDT
Ryan 121

3-5, Mathematics, Science | 6-8, Mathematics, Science | 9-12, Mathematics, Science | K-2, Mathematics, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:15pm AKDT

Using Authentic Resources in the Second Language Classroom

Finding authentic resources can be a challenge to any Spanish teacher. Makingthose authentic resources accessible to all students in any level of Spanish iseven a greater challenge. This session will demonstrate how to utilize authenticvideos, audio, and print resources with different levels of Spanish students.Participants will discuss how to make them work with a full spectrum of students– from struggling learners to heritage Spanish speakers. Teachers will leave withsome specific resources to use and many strategies to employ with every leveland type of student.

Speakers

Anne Susen

Pearson Education

Saturday September 30, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm AKDT
Ryan 221

3-5, World Languages | 6-8, World Languages | 9-12, World Languages | K-2, World Languages

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:15pm AKDT

How to organize Student Events in your school

This session will walk you through the organization of school events such as Science Fairs, Spelling Bee and Geography Bee.

Speakers

Michelle Daml

Curriculum Coordinator, Fairbanks School District

Michelle has a BA in Health ED and Social Work, a BA in Elementary Education, a Masters in K-12 Literacy, and a Masters in Supervision and Principal. She was a teacher for 15 years and has been a Curriculum Coordinator for 11 years. She has also been the coordinator of Interior Alaska... Read More →

Saturday September 30, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm AKDT
Lathrop 104

3-5, Other | 6-8, Other | General, Other | K-2, Other

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:15pm AKDT

Fear Not the Fraction

This is an interactive workshop that will focus on the underlying and often missing concepts necessary for students to be successful with fractions. We will explore different representations and interpretations of fractions and why so critical.

Speakers

Mr. Craig Willmore

Learning Services Educator, ORIGO Education

Saturday September 30, 2017 1:15pm - 3:15pm AKDT
Lathrop 207

3-5, Mathematics

Host Organization ORIGO Education
Strand Focus Content connections/integration

1:15pm AKDT

Unleash Student Creativity with a Green Green the App, Book Creator

Integration has never been so easy...learn to use digital tools, green screen and other media to bring engaging real world content into your classroom, in any subject. Session guides will use literature as the subject content to model integration. Book Creator App is open-ended, creative and cross curriculum. Create your own teaching resources or have your students take the reigns.

Speakers

Heath Baker

Cheryl Bobo

Technology Director, Craig City School Distrcit

Kristie Controneo

Saturday September 30, 2017 1:15pm - 3:15pm AKDT
Ryan 440

3-5, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science | 6-8, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science | K-2, English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

2:30pm AKDT

Cognitive Rigor: Connecting Standards and Assessment DOK

This interactive and collaborative session will allow participants to learn how identify the DOK of standards and compare with instructional activities, materials and assessments.

The goal of this session is to provide tools to help educators identify how to increase the DOK of instruction to match the intended rigor of the standards.

Speakers

Deborah Riddle

Division Operations Manager, Dept. of Education and Early Development

DOK Template pptx

Insects Intermediate reading Science docx

Math DOK problems for activity pdf

Mathematics standards and activities DOK docx

Social Studies Depth of Knowledge Items print pages 2 3 only docx

Using DOK docx

Webb's DOK docx

Saturday September 30, 2017 2:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Ryan 121

2:30pm AKDT

Energy Literacy in K-12 classrooms

Come to the presentation for a chance to win classroom materials! If you get back from a field trip at 3:30, you can still come by and learn about energy. A workshop on available resources to use in K-12 classrooms to teach about energy efficiency, energy resources (including renewable energy), energy use, and more. Hands on practice of free, Alaska specific lessons will be included.

Speakers

Colleen Fisk

Education Director, Renewable Energy Alaska Project

Colleen has a Master's in Education from UAF, five years of student teaching and long-term subbing, six years as the Education Director at REAP, and extensive experience in the classroom and teacher training.

AK EnergySmart Flyer Weninar Highlight pdf

1 Energy literacy pptx

Saturday September 30, 2017 2:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Lathrop 246

3-5, Mathematics, Science | 6-8, Mathematics, Science | 9-12, Mathematics, Science | K-2, Mathematics, Science

Host Organization Renewable Energy Alaska Project
Strand Focus Content connections/integration

3:30pm AKDT

Basic TPRS using Pop Films

The basics of TPRS using film, circling, personalization and pop up grammar.

Speakers

Betsy Paskvan

Anchorage School District

Saturday September 30, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm AKDT
Ryan 219/220

9-12, World Languages

Strand Focus Content connections/integration

9:00am AKDT

Building Elementary Content Units for your classroom

We will show you how to fit in all content into your Elementary classroom while being successful. Using inquiry, engagement and empowerment students will learn and teachers will be a little less stressed about "Fitting it All In." Using your community resources, foldables, technology, and foundational district materials we will show you how to get Science, Social Studies, and Art back into your day.

Speakers

Michelle Daml

Curriculum Coordinator, Fairbanks School District

Allyson Nicholson

Sunday October 1, 2017 9:00am - 12:00pm AKDT
Lathrop 109

3-5, English/Language Arts, Science | K-2, English/Language Arts, Science

Strand Focus Content connections/integration