2014 USTA Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2014 USTA Conference!!!

Utah Valley Convention Center - Provo, UT
We have worked hard to make sure that there is something for every science teacher at every hour of the conference. Please make sure that after a breakout session you take the time to fill out a survey. Every survey you fill out is an entry into our raffle for some great prizes to use in the classroom and on your free time.

10:00am PST

Argument from Evidence in Chemistry Classes

Evidence looks different in science than it does in English or history. Learn about methods I have used to help students deepen their scientific understanding by arguing with evidence.

Presenters

Rebecca Sansom

Associate Professor, Brigham Young University

Dr. Rebecca Sansom is an associate professor of chemistry at Brigham Young University. Prior to BYU she taught high school chemistry and biology for several years. Dr. Sansom is the principal investigator for the 3D-RST program which provides professional development for Utah’s... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2014 10:00am - 10:50am PST
3rd Level - Hobble Creek

Chemistry, Presentation

1:40pm PST

Setting up a Chem Demo Team in Your School

Learn from an intern how to set up a chemistry demo team which will go out and visit elementary schools. Get excited about science.

Presenters

Alicia Garff

Friday February 7, 2014 1:40pm - 2:30pm PST
3rd Level - Battle Creek

Chemistry, Presentation

2:40pm PST

Incorporating Literacy in to the Chemistry Classroom

This session will focus on how to start implementing literacy in to the classroom. Although all examples will be Chemistry content, the strategies can be applied to any content.

Presenters

Melissa Beck

Principal, Jordan School District: Jordan Ridge ES

Friday February 7, 2014 2:40pm - 3:30pm PST
3rd Level - Board Room

Chemistry, Presentation

2014 USTA Conference

10:00am PST

Rebecca Sansom

1:40pm PST

Alicia Garff

2:40pm PST

Melissa Beck

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