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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!
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Friday, November 8
 

10:30am MST

The Anti-worksheet Workshop - Back again!
Friday November 8, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Caribou Room
Join our interactive session aimed at moving beyond traditional teaching methods to foster student curiosity and critical thinking. The activities presented are centered around students, promoting collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. By integrating Universal Design for Learning principles, science becomes accessible to everyone, fostering deeper comprehension and long-term retention beyond memorization.
Speakers
avatar for Susie Sirman

Susie Sirman

High School Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Susie is one of Edmonton Catholic School Division's Secondary Science Consultant with extensive experience teaching all four disciplines of Science.  She is passionate about getting kids excited about science and helping them to achieve success, particularly if they have struggled... Read More →
avatar for Helen Grijo

Helen Grijo

Edmonton Catholic Schools
Helen Grijo, a seasoned science educator, excels at teaching chemistry at Archbishop MacDonald. Her dynamic, humor-infused style, enriched with real-world experiences, engages all students. She innovatively assesses students, fueled by her infectious love for chemistry.
ATASC Chemistry Anti worksheet Workshop pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Caribou Room
  Chemistry

10:30am MST

Embracing Indigenous Wisdom: Classroom Integration
Friday November 8, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Cougar Room
Explore the rich tapestry of Indigenous wisdom and its integration into science education. Join us as we delve into culturally responsive teaching practices, fostering an inclusive learning environment rooted in diverse perspectives and knowledge systems. Gain practical strategies for infusing Indigenous ways of knowing into your science curriculum, empowering students to engage with science through a holistic lens that honors Indigenous cultures and traditions. 
Speakers
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Elisabeth McLaughlin

Elisabeth has spent most of her career working in Indigenous studies. She is an advocate for inclusive education & cultural understanding, and is dedicated to empowering educators in integrating Indigenous perspectives into their practices.
BC
Friday November 8, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Cougar Room
  Teacher Education

2:15pm MST

Dual-Credit Land Camp Models for Two-Eyed Seeing in STEM
Friday November 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Squirrel Room
Join us as we share two locally developed dual-credit high school land camp models as ways of connecting Indigenous and Western perspectives in STEM. Learn about building relationships between local Indigenous communities, school divisions and post-secondaries to serve Indigenous high school students. Red Deer Polytechnic and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools will discuss their partnership and the joys and challenges in their 'Four-Seasons' and 'Aunties in Training' land camps for Indigenous high school youth in Central Alberta.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Neumann

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.
avatar for Tracy Meneen Skinner

Tracy Meneen Skinner

Tracy Meneen-Skinner is an Indigenous Education Consultant with the Indigenous Education Services Team at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.
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Jonathan Mauro

Indigenous Education Services Coordinator, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
Jonathan Mauro is the Indigenous Education Services Coordinator at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.
Friday November 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Squirrel Room
  Indigenous Education
  • Knowledge & Experience Level All
  • Grade Level Div IV

2:15pm MST

Stay Calm! Be Brave! Wait for the Signs!
Friday November 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Cougar Room
Stay Calm! Be Brave! Wait for the Signs!  is how CBC’s “Dead Dog Café Comedy Hour” regularly signs off. These words of encouragement have helped educator, Jenna Willman, follow a path of professional development and personal growth. Stay Calm – it’s overwhelming. Be Brave – don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Wait for the Signs – take every opportunity you can. During this session, participants will learn about Jenna’s journey, some of the lessons and resources she uses in her own classroom, and encouragement to start on their own path. 
Speakers
avatar for Jenna Willman

Jenna Willman

High School Science
Jenna Willman has been teaching high school Biology, General Science, Forensics and most recently, Indigenous Studies, for 18 years in Elk Island Public Schools. Jenna has spent the last 10 years of her career learning ways to weave Indigenous stories, worldviews and knowledge into... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Cougar Room
  Teacher Education

2:15pm MST

Community Science: Turning your students into real scientists. CANCELLED!
Friday November 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Squirrel Room
A community scientist is anyone in the community who is interested in contributing data to real scientific research projects. Community science fosters scientific literacy by engaging students in meaningful science research that addresses real-world issues and leads to scientific advancement. Incorporating community science in your classrooms can be a tool to help address barriers that girls and gender diverse students face in STEM spaces. Teachers will get an intro to community science and some ideas for how to integrate community science into their curricula.
Friday November 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Squirrel Room
  THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
 
Saturday, November 9
 

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
avatar for Nate Siler

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

9:15am MST

From Fake News to Fact Finders: Empowering Student Decision Making. CANCELLED!
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am MST
Wolverine Room
With social media, news outlets, and community members chiming in on topics like climate change and the pandemic, it’s no wonder why many students are left trying to piece together what’s true and what’s false, let alone try to make sound decisions based on the information they’re receiving. When it comes to science related topics, educators play a crucial role in providing the necessary tools and skills to bolster their scientific literacy, so that they can feel confident talking about these topics, but also in making crucial decisions in their day to day lives. 
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am MST
Wolverine Room
  THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED!

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
avatar for Steph Elder

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 →
avatar for Pamela Neumann

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.
avatar for Abbey Ramdeo

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

10:45am MST

Paper Car Contest: Teaching the Science of Car Safety
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Orchid Ballroom
Are you looking for an engaging, challenging and hands-on building activity for your class to help them understand the scientific concepts related to designing vehicle safety systems like seat belts, crumple zones and air bags? And do you also have basically no budget? Then this session is for you! Let Reuben and Brad, veteran science teachers and ATASC presenters, walk you through the Paper Car Contest, in which students design and build a car from a single sheet of photocopy paper and some simple, 3D printed wheels that can withstand a car crash and protect its egg driver.
Speakers
avatar for Brad Langdale

Brad Langdale

Physics Teacher, Spruce Grove Composite High School
Brad Langdale is a long time physics and general sciences teacher at Spruce Grove Composite High School in Spruce Grove, AB. He is the recipient of the 2019 Canadian Institute of Physics Excellence in High School Teaching Award. Brad is a 20 handicap in golf and rides his bike to... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Orchid Ballroom
  General

10:45am MST

The journey towards two-eyed seeing – being a student to get it.
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Squirrel Room
We invite you to explore weaving Indigenous ways of learning and the scientific method together. You’ll experience key strategies that support all students deeply in science. Learn how students and teachers from six rural Indigenous schools taught the values and actions of “two-eyed seeing” to a group of STEM educators during a two-year co-developed project. Insights and teachings from the impact report will be shared, and can be integrated into your classroom. Take your hands-on activity back to share with your class. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your ways of doing and teaching!   
Speakers
avatar for Sabina Bauer Lewis

Sabina Bauer Lewis

Director, Programs, The MindFuel Foundation
Sabina Bauer Lewis, Programs Director at MindFuel, has 23+ years in education and community collaborations. Passionate about STEAM project-based learning, she co-creates student programs and teacher workshops. Constantly inspired by youth, Sabina truly embodies how we are all students... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Squirrel Room
  Teacher Education

10:45am MST

Should I stay or should I go? Creating belonging in a STEM classroom. CANCELLED!
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Wolverine Room
Join WISEST in this session where we’ll talk about how to recognize our own implicit biases, how to address them, and we’ll explore ways educators can challenge long held views that hold a masculine, heteronormative and eurocentric perspective in the effort to help promote equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the classroom. In this session, you will learn tangible strategies for how you can build an inclusive learning space for your 2SLGBTQIA+ students, racialized students, girls, gender-diverse students and more! 
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Wolverine Room
  THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
 
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