ATASC2024: Full Schedule

Are YOU Ready For Door Prizes! Many chances to win some fantastic prizes from our Exhibitors and we will have the Science Themed books that have been review this past year by your fellow teachers. You may even win one of the two custom curated boxes for Indigenous Box in Edmonton.

Draws will happen: Friday Breakfast (7:30AM - 8:45AM), Friday Lunch (11:30AM - 1:00PM), Friday Reception (4:00PM - 6:00PM), Saturday Breakfast (7:30AM - 9:00AM), Conference Wrap-up (2:00PM - 2:15PM)

Elections!!!
Have you ever considered being a part of the Science Council Executive?
AGM & Elections: Friday, November 3rd from 12:15PM - 1:00PM in the Orchid Ballroom

The following positions are up for election:
- Vice President
- Treasurer
So many more draw prizes and we will also draw for a free conference registration at the end of the meeting for our next conference!

Quiz Night!
Join your ATASC Executive Team at our reception for QUIZ NIGHT!!! Come and test your science and indigenous knowledge for great prizes.

Friday, November 8th from 4:00PM - 6:00PM in the Orchid Ballroom
Prizes!
Snacks will be provided
Cash/Debit bar

ATASC Awards presentation during Lunch

Saturday, November 9th from 11:30AM - 1:00PM in the Orchid Ballroom

Science Shirt Saturday!

Wear your best Science shirt for a chance to win a prize!

PD Needs Survey HERE!!!

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9:15am MST

A Gamut of Games for Science in Div III & IV Science to Teach Induction and Deduction

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am MST

Grizzly Room

There are lots of fun ways to review the material that you've taught your students in science: games like Jeopardy and Who Wants to be a Millionaire or websites like Kahoot and Quizizz. But what about using games to really teach our students about making inferences through induction and deduction? In this session Nate will be quickly going over some games and playing some others with you; this way, by the time you leave, you'll have seen or played roughly twenty games to promote students' ability to make inferences in science. Note: Though some of these could be used in Div II, most of these games are best suited for Div III and IV.

Speakers

Nate Siler

Science Coordinator, Red Deer Public School Division

Nate Siler is the science coordinator for Red Deer Public School Division. He also teaches science education courses for the University of Alberta at Red Deer Polytechnic. There's nothing that he loves more than some people attending his sessions that have some great questions, especially... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am MST
Grizzly Room

General

Knowledge & Experience Level Beginner
Grade Level Div III, Div IV

9:15am MST

Bringing STEM to Life in the Classroom

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15am - 11:45am MST

Caribou Room

How can we enhance Indigenous students' engagement with STEM in meaningful ways? In this session geared to Gr. 4-12, participants will discover how the University of Lethbridge, Red Deer Polytechnic and Actua reach Indigenous youth on a local and national level in different communities. We will explore tools and resources to enhance students’ experiential learning in STEM, as well as the infusion of digital skills and coding within and outside of STEM learning context, offering examples of classroom activities that can be easily incorporated using readily accessible materials.

Speakers

Steph Elder

Director, Youth Outreach, University of Lethbridge

There is nothing better than getting a little messy for the sake of science. Originally from Toronto, I have been living and working in Lethbridge since 2019 and love learning all that Alberta has to offer. I have a degree in Civil Engineering & Management from McMaster and have been... Read More →

Pamela Neumann

Red Hot Science Outreach Coordinator, Red Deer Polytechnic

Pamela Neumann is the Red Hot Science outreach coordinator and a faculty member in science at Red Deer Polytechnic.

Abbey Ramdeo

Program Manager, Actua

Abbey Ramdeo (she/her) is Actua’s National Educator Professional Learning Program Manager. She is an Asian-Caribbean STEM educator with the goal of enhancing representation, empowering diverse learners and creating a positive and impactful experience for all students in STEM fields... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15am - 11:45am MST
Caribou Room

Indigenous Education

Knowledge & Experience Level Beginner
Grade Level Div II, Div III, Div IV

10:45am MST

Future Stewards: Building Critical Thinkers for a Sustainable World

Saturday November 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am MST

Grizzly Room

Join Inside Education for an engaging, interactive session where we equip teachers with essential strategies to foster critical thinking and informed stewardship through natural resource education. We will demonstrate how authentic experiential learning opportunities benefit all learner levels and leave you feeling empowered to teach across a diversity of literacy and numeracy skills. This session focuses on sharing practical, hands-on activities that empower students to navigate and evaluate diverse perspectives while inspiring ethical decision-making through real-world environmental issues.

Speakers

Inside Education

Inside Education is an Alberta-based, environment and natural resource education charity. We have been supporting teachers and students to think critically about environmental topics since 1985! With our no-cost teaching resources, youth summits, in-class and field programs, and professional... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Grizzly Room

Teacher Education

Knowledge & Experience Level Beginner
Grade Level All Divisions