NMEA@NSTA 2020
UPDATE—Due to the increasing health concerns and escalating developments that have occurred over the last several days regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including the state of emergency declared in Massachusetts, the NSTA Board of Directors voted unanimously that a face-to-face meeting in Boston on April 2–5, 2020 will no longer take place. As a result, the 2020 NMEA @ NSTA events including the Share-a-thon and track of sessions will not take place. We encourage you to submit a proposal for next year’s NMEA track of sessions! Abstracts are due by April 15, 2020.
On the first day of the National Science Teachers Association’s (NSTA) National Conference, NMEA sponsors a series of presentations, all in one location and all by NMEA members. The day starts with our Whale of a Share-a-Thon—an opportunity for NMEA chapters to promote their regional organizations and provide formal and informal science educators resources and activities for all grade levels. The Share-a-Thon is followed by a track of sessions by NMEA members that are related to marine and aquatic education. Want to be a part of next year’s NMEA track of sessions? Abstracts are due by April 15, 2020.
The 68th Annual NSTA National Conference on Science Education will be held in Boston, Massachusetts from April 2–5, 2020. Each year, NMEA holds its mid-year board meeting the day before the NSTA annual conference.
Schedule at a Glance
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 am | Whale of a Share-A-Thon | NMEA Chapter Representatives |
| 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Having Ocean Literacy Meet the Next Generation Science Standards | Catherine Halverson, Diana Payne, Sarah Schoedinger |
| 2:00 – 3:00 pm | What Factors Lead Kids to Engage in Positive Ocean Behaviors? | Kristen Crawford, Meghan Marrero |
| 3:30 – 4:30 pm | Using E.A.R.T.H. Lessons to Develop Ocean Literacy | Katie Lodes, Miriam Sutton, Jennifer Magnusson |
| 5:00 – 6:00 pm | NOAA Planet Stewards—Engaging Data, Digital Storytelling, and Making a Difference Through Content, Collaboration, and Action | Bruce Moravchik |
WHALE OF A SHARE-A-THON
Thursday, April 2, 2020 • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 052AB
The National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) invites you to engage in hands-on activities and take home resources for your classroom. Join us to discover how you can become involved in both ocean and freshwater initiatives from local and national organizations to promote ocean and climate literacy.
SHARE-A-THON PRESENTERS
| Regional Chapter | Presenter (Institution) |
|---|---|
| FMSEA | Jaura Fauver, (Canterbury School of Florida, Knowlton Campus: Saint Petersburg, FL) |
| GOMMEA | Kate Leavitt (Seacoast Science Center: Rye, NH) |
| SENEME | Valerie Cournoyer (Amity Regional High School: Woodbridge, CT) |
| SWMEA | Catherine Halversen (Lawrence Hall of Science: Berkeley, CA), Linda Chilton (USC Sea Grant: Los Angeles, CA) |
| Institution | Presenter |
|---|---|
| MBARI | Katie Lodes (St. Joseph's Academy: Saint Louis, MO), Miriam Sutton (Science by the Sea: Beaufort,NC) |
NMEA TRACK OF SESSIONS
The Share-a-Thon is followed by a track of sessions by NMEA members that are related to marine and aquatic education.
Having Ocean Literacy Meet the Next Generation Science Standards
Thursday, April 2 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 052AB
This innovative and rigorous Ocean Literacy–NGSS-focused document details why teaching ocean concepts is integral and essential to achieving the vision of NGSS.
Presenters: Catherine Halversen (The Lawrence Hall of Science: Berkeley, CA), Diana Payne (Connecticut Sea Grant: Groton, CT), Sarah Schoedinger (NOAA Office of Education: Washington, DC)
FORMAT: Hands-On Workshop
GRADE LEVEL: General
SUBJECT: General Science Education
What Factors Lead Kids to Engage in Positive Ocean Behaviors?
Thursday, April 2 • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 052AB
Dive into uncovering factors that lead students to feel compelled to engage in positive ocean behaviors and learning to be empowered to take action.
Presenters: Kristen Crawford (Chatham High School: Chatham, NJ), Meghan Marrero (Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry Campus: Dobbs Ferry, NY)
FORMAT: Presentation
GRADE LEVEL: 3 - 12, College
SUBJECT: Informal Science Education, Earth and Space Science
Using E.A.R.T.H. Lessons to Develop Ocean Literacy
Thursday, April 2 • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 052AB
Take away two ready-to-use lessons and reaceive an overview of the EARTH website to find additional lessons that fit your NGSS needs.
Presenters: Katie Lodes (St. Joseph's Academy: Saint Louis, MO), Miriam Sutton (Science By the Sea: Beaufort, NC), Jennifer Magnusson (National Marine Educators Association: College Park, MD)
FORMAT: Hands-On Workshop
GRADE LEVEL: 6 - 12, College
SUBJECT: Earth and Space Science
NOAA Planet Stewards—Engaging Data, Digital Storytelling, and Making a Difference Through Content, Collaboration, and Action
Thursday, April 2 • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 052AB
Access free PD from NOAA scientists, collaborative online tools, and funding streams to put your knowledge into action. NOAA Planet Stewards engage students in three-dimensional learning challenges to increase their science literacy and have them respond to real-world environmental threats. Find out how you can become a NOAA Planet Steward today!
Presenter: Bruce Moravchik (NOAA National Ocean Service: Silver Spring, MD)
FORMAT: Presentation
GRADE LEVEL: General
SUBJECT: Engineering-Technology-and the Application of Science, Earth and Space Science