Join Lab-Aids at the Science Teachers Association of New York (STANYS) Conference this November in Syracuse, NY.
Make sure to mark your calendars to attend our workshops and stop by our booth to talk us.
WORKSHOPS:
NGSS Evolution: Investigating Embryology
From Middle School Issues and Science, Redesigned for the NGSS
Date: November 5, 2022 | Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Location: Oncenter Room 9 & 10
Students analyze and interpret skeletal and embryological images to identify patterns of similarities and differences across species that look very different as mature animals. Students identify patterns of similarities throughout developmental time to infer evolutionary relationships not obvious in the mature animals. This activity provides an opportunity to assess student work related to MS-LS4-3.
Not Your Usual Elementary STEM Workshop: Make a Ride For One of Your Toys
From Tinkering Labs, Presented by Lab-Aids for K-5
Date: November 6, 2022 | Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Location: Oncenter Room 4
This hands-on workshop challenges participants to make a vehicle to move a toy or other small object using motors, wheels, wires, and other equipment. This activity is one of 10 engineering design challenges in the Electric Motors Catalyst, a STEM curriculum for grades K-5 that comes complete with equipment, lesson plans, assessments, embedded support for ELA, and is NGSS focused. The program is distributed by Lab-Aids. Lesson samples and literature will be distributed.
NGSS Energy: Hot Bulbs
From Middle School Issues and Science, Redesigned for the NGSS
Date: November 6, 2022 | Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Location: Oncenter Room 3
Students apply their understanding of the concepts of energy transfer and transformation to compare the efficiencies of two different types of light bulbs. They do so by measuring the amount of thermal energy produced by the two bulbs, applying the law of conservation of energy, and calculating how much of the electrical energy supplied was converted into light energy.
Biology: Looking for Patterns in Species Diversity
From the High School Science and Global Issues Biology: Redesigned for the NGSS
Date: November 7, 2022 | Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Location: Marriott-Canandaigua
Look for patterns in species diversity in coral reef ecosystems and other animals to determine cause and effect relationships and understand how ecosystem interactions affect patterns of biological diversity.
Biology: Exploring the Evolutionary Connection Between Cystic Fibrosis and Tuberculosis
From the High School Science and Global Issues Biology: Redesigned for the NGSS
Date: November 7, 2022 | Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Location: Marriott-Canandaigua
Use a computer simulation to analyze and interpret mathematical data that explores the evolutionary connection between cystic fibrosis (a genetic disease) and tuberculosis (an infectious disease) and evaluate mathematical representation. Takeaways: 1. Learn about the cause-and-effect relationship between being a CF carrier and experiencing less severe TB symptoms; 2. Explore the mathematical effects of changing environmental variables (prevalence of TB and access to high quality health care) on the frequency of the CF mutation; and 3. Make predictions about the future frequency of the CF mutation based on advances in treatment of CF.