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Dr. Jeff Goldstein Director for the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education Human Exploration: It’s Not a Book of Knowledge...It's a Journey Every parent remembers that magical time when our children first began to speak, that moment marking the beginning of an unending stream of questions. In our children we can see our humanity—our innate curiosity—and recognize the obvious…that we are born to explore! Science and more generally STEM, in all its seeming complexity, is nothing but a means to organize curiosity. A way to empower one’s self to ask the gift of a question, and to hone the art that allows navigation through the noise of the universe around us in quest of an answer. It is an emotional, joyful, and wondrous journey that hopefully allows the traveler to pull back the veil of nature just a little, see how she operates, and celebrate the accomplishment. STEM education is no different. It is the means by which we immerse our children in the act of journey by letting them do science, and acknowledging it is their journey. As teachers, our sweet reward is seeing the joys of learning wash over them. And as teachers, we are charged with nothing less than patiently and gently launching the explorations of an entire generation. What you don’t know is a gift…because you can ask a question and start a journey. Dr. Goldstein’s website: http://doctorjeff.org/bio/  Jeff Goldstein hosting the SSEP Conference at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum July 1-2, 2019. He is standing under Space Shuttle Discovery, which placed the Hubble Space Telescope in Low Earth Orbit in 1990, and conducted two servicing missions to the telescope in 1997 and 1999. Dr. Goldstein is also a certified Zumba instructor. During this time of social distancing he is offering live streaming Zumba classes. Click on this link http://doctorjeff.org/zumba-cardio-dance/zumba-classes-live-streamed/ for a lively dance class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Class times are on the website. Email him to get on his email list.
Additional Session by Michael Heinz with John Boczany, NJDOE Science Assessment Coordinator Wednesday 10/23 Title: Evolution of Science Education
Abstract: This workshop will provide updates on the standards review process, introduce new resources to assist in the review and revision of science curriculum, and provide updates on the science assessment system. Time: 9:30-10:30 AM (119) K-12 NGSS/NJSLS-S, SL/SUP Presentation/Lecture Carnahan
Dominick Fantacone, STANYS First Vice President | NJSC 2019 Invited Presenter | Wednesday 10/239/25/2019
 Michael Heinz, NJDOE Science Coordinator & John Boczany, NJDOE Science Assessment Coordinator Title: Evolution of Science Education Abstract: This workshop will provide updates on the standards review process, introduce new resources to assist in the review and revision of science curriculum, and provide updates on the science assessment system. Time: 9:30-10:30 AM (119) K-12 NGSS/NJSLS-S, SL/SUP Presentation/Lecture Carnahan Additional Session by Michael Heinz Tuesday 10/22 Title: Appendixes to the NJSLS-S
Abstract: How do we integrate P-21 Skills, Career Ready Practices, Technology, Social Emotional Learning, and Interdisciplinary Connections into science units? We will explore and discuss the Appendixes to the NGSS/NJSLS-S. Time: 1:00-2:30 PM (071) K-12 NGSS/NJSLS-S, SL/SUP Discussion Carnahan
Educational Neuroscience for the 21st Century
The human brain consists of 100 billion neurons (or nerve cells) that give rise to 100 trillion connections. Brain scientists like myself have begun to understand how specialized networks of neurons give rise to cognitive functions such as attention, language, memory and learning. We have also started to understand how the brain forms networks during development that are specific to human cognition and relevant for the school setting, e.g. networks for reading and math. In my talk, I will give examples how neuroscientific knowledge can inform educational interventions and serve our students to become more efficient learners. Sabine Kastner is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute and Department of Psychology and serves as the Scientific Director of Princeton’s neuroimaging facility. Kastner joined the faculty at Princeton University in 2000 after earning MD and PhD degrees and receiving postdoctoral training at the Max-Planck-Institute for Biophysical Chemistry andthe National Institute of Mental Health. Kastner studies the neural basis of visual perception, attention, and awareness in the healthy, adult primate brain as well as in patients with brain lesions and during development. Kastner serves on several advisory and editorial boards and is the Editor-in-Chief of Progress in Neurobiology. Kastner is passionate about public outreach such as fostering the career of young women in science, promoting neuroscience in schools and public education (as chief editor of Frontiers for Young Minds – Understanding neuroscience) and exploring the intersection of visual neuroscience and art. In her spare time, Sabine enjoys spending time with her two children and playing drums and bass guitar. *Convention attendance is not required to attend the banquet. To purchase banquet tickets: (1) Register as a professional. (2) Fill out personal information. (3) Register as "Not Attending." (4) Enter the number of banquet tickets. (5) Pay to complete your purchase. Michael Heinz, NJDOE Science Coordinator - NJSC Invited Speaker - Tuesday 10/23 and Wednesday 10/249/11/2018
 Title: Designing and Using 3-D Formative Assessments to Support Meaningful NJSLS-S Investigatons Abstract: Come examine samples of student responses and explore how to design assessments of three-dimensional learning and engage in sense-making to interpret student responses. Times: Tuesday 12:00-1:00 Wednesday 10:30-11:30 Title: OpenSciEd 6-8 Free Curriculum Materials
Abstract: OpenSciEd is a multi-state collaborative to develop a comprehensive NJSLS-S DESIGNED curriculum. Learn about the scope and sequence and see sample units. Times: Tuesday 10:00-11:00 Wednesday 1:00-2:00 |
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