WSST Conference 2025

WSST Conference 2025

7:00am CDT

Registration Registration Desk

8:00am CDT

Modeling DNA in the science classroom DixieStephanie Ruder • 3D Molecular Designs Using The Physics Classroom Lake PoyganGreg Franzen • Trevor Fayas Phenomena-Based Learning in 30 Minutes or Less HeriettaMadison Evans Workshop: Engaging Students in the Science and Engineering of Food - IL Ag Ed Apples Storyline BF CarterKathy Van Hoeck • Chris Embry Mohr • Shane Cullian • Illinois Agriculture Education - Agricultural Biology Leadership Team Building a Science Classroom Culture to Support Student Engagement ThistleElizabeth Mayenschein • Kim Lemberger • Chad Janowski The OpenSciEd Instructional Model: Routines for Advancing Students Through a Storyline HutchinsonBrian Klaft • Activate Learning Workshop: Simplify NGSS: Adaptable Curriculum to Save Time and Boost Student Success LefevreCraig Kohn • Waterford Union High School Workshop: Media for a Changing Climate: Behind the Scenes of PBS Wisconsin Education’s New Climate Collection EvelynMia Forslund • PBS Wisconsin Education Workshop: Threats to Biodiversity~ Designing Solutions Using HHMI Biointeractive Resources Anna MDawn Norton • Amy Fassler • School District of Marshfield Workshop: Wisconsin High School Earth Science Storylines John LynchDennis Rohr • Jon Baker • Seymour Community High School

9:00am CDT

Engaging Students with Land and Soil Data through Hands-On Lessons and 3D Assessments DixieMegan Sprague Standards Based Grading with NGSS Herietta Newcomers Meeting Lake PoyganRay Scolavino Workshop: Making Sense of Milk: Unpacking a 3-dimensional Agriculture Biology Storyline on Dairy BF CarterKathy Van Hoeck • Chris Embry Mohr • Shane Cullian • Illinois Agriculture Education - Agricultural Biology Leadership Team Making Student Thinking Visible through Notebooking ThistleKim Lemberger Reach New Heights with Activate Learning’s Interactive Digital Edition of OpenSciEd HutchinsonBrian Klaft • Activate Learning FT2: Alliant Energy Wind Turbine, Solar Farm Main Atrium FT3: EAA Museum Tour & Elementary Activity Main Atrium FT1: EAA Museum Tour & Wittmann Airport Control Tower Tour Main Atrium

10:00am CDT

Exploring Phospholipids and Membrane Transport BF CarterMark Arnholt The Wauwatosa Biology Story - The power of strong vision, curriculum, coaching, and teamwork DixieSarah Blechacz • Rachel Duellman Forest History Didn’t Start in 1850: A Fresh Look at How Forests Built Our State HeriettaNicole Filizetti Workshop: Leading Through STEAM: Empowering Middle School Mentors with NGSS and the Engineering Design Process John LynchBeth Schaefer • Mary Cooper • Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Cancelled: Workshop: Promoting Science Appreciation with Free Lessons and a $15,000 Scholarship BF CarterKathy Van Hoeck Retirees Meeting Lake PoyganKristin Michalski • Karyl Rosenberg It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Cloud! ThistleTony DeGrand Collaborating for Success: Navigating the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of OpenSciEd HutchinsonMichelle Howe Workshop: The Fungus Among Us! Investigating Valley Fever Using MiniOne Gel Electrophoresis to Detect Fungal Hotspots. Anna MAmy Fassler • MiniOne Workshop: Cast a Line for Science & Civics EvelynTheresa Stabo • WI Department of Natural Resources Workshop: Using the IL Biology Storylines for Coherent Instruction - Melanin Updates LefevreKathy Van Hoeck • Kristin Rademaker • Shane Cullian • All Species Education Consulting

11:00am CDT

Anatomy and Physiology Teachers Roundtable MezzanineSonja Gasper Explore Free Elementary Resources from the Food + Farm Exploration Center HeriettaJenn Scott Fermenters of WSST Unite Lake PoyganRay Scolavino Workshop: From Farm to Form: Creating and Comparing Bioplastics from Everyday Resources John LynchKathy Biernat • Beth Schaefer • Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Fueling Curiosity and Engagement: Building a Dynamic Driving Question Board HutchinsonStacey Lab Safety in the K-8 Classroom ThistleAmy Baranowski • Kristin Kyde Science and Literacy Integration: The Science Classroom Meets the Science of Reading. DixieCaryn Walker

1:00pm CDT

Monitoring Aquatic Invasive Species Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) ThistleAmy Workman • Joanna Skluzacek Workshop: Forest Measurement: Tools You Can Use EvelynSteve Schmidt • LEAF/ WCEE/UWSP Bridging Literacy and Science HeriettaMike Larson Workshop: Empowering Students to Lead: A Green Team Toolkit for Energy Savings John LynchNick Gagnon • Heather Feigum • Laura Lane • Heather Phelps • Focus on Energy Collaborative Water Research in the Classroom DixieMarissa Jablonski • Liz Sutton • Greg Kleinheinz • Sharon Moen • Lynn Terrien • Heidi L Jeter Enhancing Science Education Through Data Collection: Innovative Approaches with TI Technology LefevreMichelle Grooms Skills Based Grading HutchinsonBrad Roost • Tanya Monet-Bakken • Rachel Stindt Workshop: 3D Learning Unleashed: Integrating Simulations for Captivating Science Experiences BF CarterCassie Harrelson • ExploreLearning Teaching Climate Change in all subjects using the Wisconsin Climate Change Education Hub Lake PoyganMichael Aprill, Ed.D. Workshop: What's In the Trunk? An Elephant Conservation Expedition to Identify Poaching Hotspots Using MiniOne Gel Electrophoresis. Anna MAmy Fassler • MiniOne FT5: EAA Museum Tour & Redbird Flight Sims Main Atrium FT7: Fifth Ward Brewing Main Atrium FT8: EAA Museum Tour & Middle School Activity Main Atrium

1:30pm CDT

FT4: Willow Creek Cheese Factory and Pine River Winery Main Atrium

1:45pm CDT

FT6: UWO - Engineering Lab Main Atrium

2:00pm CDT

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy: Indigenizing your instruction Lake PoyganBev DeVore-Wedding Managing a Flipped Classroom ThistleStacy Stoecklein Workshop: Ignite Curiosity and Cultivate Tomorrow's Scientists BF CarterCassie Harrelson • ExploreLearning Books to Builds: STEM Activities to Compliment Your Favorite Read-Alouds HeriettaTerra Tarango Designing a Digital Mood Ring: Exploring Science Concepts with Coding LefevreMichelle Grooms Navigating OpenSciEd Implementation DixieJake Ebner • Anna Roherty • Valerie Pumala Workshop: Rural Schools Talk Science John LynchNick Wall • Julie Lundeen • Cashton High School Workshop: Exploring OpenSciEd HS from Carolina Biological (9-12) EvelynBob Friedel • Rick Brost • Carolina Biological Learning for Justice HutchinsonClaire Bernatz Physics Roundtable MezzanineTerry Schwaller

3:00pm CDT

Determine the Genetics of a CA$H-Cow - Connect Genetics Real-World Dairy Phenomenon Anna MStacey Strandberg • Sonja Gasper • MiniOne Systems The Mighty Oak (is no joke) DixieKaren Mesmer • Colleen Matula Workshop: Bring Wisconsin Wildlife Into Your Classroom BF CarterMackenzie McBride • Liv Gripko • Snapshot Wisconsin-Wisconsin DNR Quantum Information Science and Engineering in High School HeriettaTodd Zimmerman Workshop: New Teacher Network MezzanineStephanie Ruder • Megan Sprague • New Teacher Network/ Onalaska High School Workshop: Stress Free Differentiation - Utilizing AI for planning and teaching EvelynMary Caucutt • Templeton Middle School Using Case Studies to Teach Human Body Systems LefevreJoy Mayer Using Graphs to Read Real Weather Data Lake PoyganErik Duhn • Nathan Falkinham Universal Design in Science HutchinsonClaire Bernatz Making Your Classes More Ambitious! ThistleTerry Schwaller

4:00pm CDT

Rock Raffle John LynchShannon Previte Social: Vendor Hall Social Paul L. And Leander Choate Halls

6:30pm CDT

Social: Membership Social sponsored by the President of WSST Anthearn Ballroom

7:00am CDT

Registration Registration Desk

8:00am CDT

Cultivating Future Scientists: A Growing Beyond Earth Classroom Experience HutchinsonKathy Biernat Who's Baby Luna's Father? Using DNA Fingerprinting to Solve a Mystery Anna MErika Fong • Molly Wallace • MiniOne Systems Quantum Physics activities for Chemistry HeriettaJamie Lauer Unearthing Fossil Discoveries: Engaging Students with Interactive Science Notebooking and a Fossil Museum Project DixieSarah Ludwig 3D Science Education for a Sustainable World ThistleStephanie Ruder Science That Speaks to Everyone: Practical Support for Multilingual Classrooms Lake PoyganShane Cullian • Chelsea Miller Workshop: Evolution for Middle School Educators EvelynKathy Van Hoeck • The Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science Workshop: Integrating Engineering, Electronics, and Coding into Your Science Labs BF CarterIsabel Mendiola • Peter Haydock • Gearbox Labs Workshop: Making the Most of Mystery Science John LynchDave Bergerson • Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools Workshop: Cultivating a Sustainable Future: A Multifaceted Approach to Agriculture LefevreKelly Kramer • Nourish the Future/Wausau School District FT9: Breakfast on the Farm Main Atrium

9:00am CDT

The Genetics of Sickle Cell Detection and Therapy Anna MErika Fong • MiniOne Systems Workshop: Hands-on genetics labs for middle school learners and general bio DixieKristin Hennessy-McDonald • miniPCR bio People and the Biosphere: Hands-on Activities for Environmental Science HutchinsonStephanie Ruder Teaching Challenged Topics in Science ThistleKevin Anderson Science Intern HeriettaJamie Lauer Multidimensional Assessment for English Learners and Developing Readers Lake PoyganLinda Malkin • Sara Krauskopf • Laura Wright FT11: EAA Museum Tour & Wittmann Airport Control Tower Tour Main Atrium

9:45am CDT

FT10: UWO - ERIC Lab Main Atrium

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Sickle Cell Genetics: Using gel electrophoresis to investigate inheritance DixieKristin Hennessy-McDonald • miniPCR bio The Power of Integrating Literacy and Science HeriettaCassandra Kauppi • Chrissy Fischer • Amplify Workshop: Don't Believe Everything You Believe EvelynKathy Van Hoeck • Generation Skeptics Makerspace Connections in Science HutchinsonDennis Rockhill • Chad Janowski • Lisa Olson • Joy Louthain Teaching with Storylines in Science ThistleKristin Michalski • Kevin Anderson • Sarah Ludwig Realistic Options for Adapting Existing Storylines Lake PoyganSara Krauskopf Workshop: Hands-On Environmental Spectroscopy with NASA’s STELLA Q2 John LynchCraig Kohn • Waterford Union High School Workshop: “Green” Careers Education and Science Class: A Mutually Beneficial Connection BF CarterNicole Filizetti • LEAF K-12 Forestry Education Program / Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education Workshop: The Science Of Climate Change: Exploring Changing Wildfire Patterns with HHMI Biointeractive Resources Anna MAmy Fassler • HHMI Workshop: Modeling Instruction in High School Science LefevreScott Hertting • Neenah High School

11:00am CDT

Workshop: Exploring Mendelian Inheritance with Labradoodle Genetics DixieKristin Hennessy-McDonald • miniPCR bio Literacy and Science - ACT 20 and beyond; Why do we need dedicated time for science? ThistleKevin Anderson • Ryan King • Erica Yoss • Meridith Falkavage • Sarah Blechacz Science Library: Another Look at Literacy HeriettaMissi Schall I'm Board HutchinsonJared Schroeder Workshop: Context for Your Content – Civil Engineering Technology EvelynRandall Way • Richard Schneider • Madison College Wisconsin Institute of Next Generation Science (WINGS): Recharging your Passion and Pedagogy Lake PoyganDennis Rohr • Jamie Groark • Chad Janowski

12:00pm CDT

Ed Mueller Luncheon Lunch Keynote: Jesse Wilcox, Ph.DJesse Wilcox

1:00pm CDT

Exploratorium Riverside AtriumRay Scolavino

1:15pm CDT

FT12: EAA Museum Tour & Redbird Flight Sims Main Atrium FT13: EAA Museum - RC Build & Fly

2:00pm CDT

AP Biology Collaborative Discussion: Building Confidence in AP Biology Lake PoyganKathleen Abraham Swallows, Swifts, & 2nd Graders HeriettaGreg Bisbee • Ann Mass Elementary Leadership Problems of Practice ThistleDave Bergerson • Kevin Anderson • Ryan King The Land of Fire and Ice Meets the Land of Opportunity: A Scientific Exchange HutchinsonSherri Woelffer • Val Nickels Workshop: Science Education Tech Slam BF CarterSarah Klingbile • Seymour Community High School Workshop: Become a Building Energy Detective! EvelynWendy Stelzer • Wisconsin's K-12 Energy Education Program - KEEP Workshop: Buzzing with Knowledge: Bringing Insect Education to Your Classroom LefevreEmilie Parkanzky • Anupreksha Jain • UW-Madison Insect Ambassadors Workshop: A Hands on approach to effectively teaching anatomy using clay on a skeletal model DixieJohn-Paul Theriault • Dana Straw • Anatomy in Clay Learning Systems Workshop: Cross-Cutting Concepts: A Sensemaking Tool John LynchElizabeth Mayenschein • Kim Lemberger • Chad Janowski • Einstein Project Workshop: Engineering Tomorrow: Designing Solutions for Today Anna MKathy Biernat • Ann Viegut • Liz Kysely • LLC • Zanilu Educational Services

2:45pm CDT

FT14: Fifth Ward Brewing Main Atrium FT15: Sturgeon Spirits Main Atrium

3:00pm CDT

Equity Roundtable: How do you support equity and access in your school and classroom, even when your district might call it something else? MezzanineKevin Anderson • Kelly Steiner Unlocking Protein Dynamics: Understanding Folding and Active sites ThistleMark Arnholt Science Storylining HutchinsonKimberly Garlie Sukkert Workshop: Bright Lights, Bright Minds! Exploring Energy Phenomena in Elementary Classrooms BF CarterLaureanna Raymond-Duvernell • KEEP - Wisconsin's K-12 Energy Education Program How to BE an Aerospace Education Member and get Free Stem kits, Lessons, and Flight Lake PoyganMichael A. Bero Building Student Capacity to Discuss Science HeriettaLeah Aubert • Lisa Pitot • Melissa Wimmler Cancelled:Workshop: Growing Connections: Agriculture Pen Pal & Exchange Box Program EvelynTravis Sprague • Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom

4:00pm CDT

WSST Town Hall MeetingDennis Rohr

5:30pm CDT

Social: WSST Pre-banquet Social Hour

6:30pm CDT

Social: Milton Pella Banquet Anthearn Ballroom

8:30pm CDT

Social: WSST Post-banquet Social at EAA EAA

7:30am CDT

Registration Registration Desk

8:00am CDT

Accommodating and Modifying Resources for Inclusion in High School Biology and Chemistry LefevreLaura Ramthun IL Storylines - Sharing Sessions HeriettaTom Davies Using Legos to Teach Chemistry HutchinsonStephanie Ruder Student Discourse in Elementary Science DixieTim Gatti • Meghan Ernest • Ryan King AI in Education: What should we be talking about? EvelynKelly Steiner • Brian Bartel The OpenSciEd Instructional Model: Routines for Advancing Students Through a Storyline Lake PoyganLeigh Kohlmann Developing NGSS-Aligned Assessments and Curriculum Across Schools Anna MKirsten Wiesneski Freshwater Science and Connections to Higher Ed John LynchLiz Sutton Workshop: Let's Learn Together! Exploring Productive Teaching Tools and Practices as a Community BF CarterAdam Schafer • University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

9:00am CDT

Elementary Roundtable Lake Poygan Connecting Students to Their Local Waterways - The Milwaukee Waters Investigation Project A model using collaboration and real-world activities to meet state educational standards DixieJoost Allard • Kae DonLevy • Lalitha Murali Using the Water Kit in Chemistry HutchinsonStephanie Ruder Connecting the Classroom to Diverse Careers in Natural Resource Conservation ThistleJamie Patton • Ricardo Costa Creating welcoming and inclusive spaces (with or without community support) EvelynKelly Steiner • Claire Bernatz • Sami Palmisano School Air Quality Project: Teaching Air Pollution Through Surveying Your School Building John LynchTed Snyder Building PLC Capacity to Adopt a 3-Dimensional, Storyline Based Curricula such as OpenSciEd -- What we are learning LefevreAaron Burg Professional Development Round Table Anna MJamie Groark Meet your District 2 Director (CESA 9 & 10) HeriettaTom Davies

10:00am CDT

Life Beyond the Big 3: Unique electives to spark curiosity! John LynchSedate Kohler • Katie Kammerdiener • Katie Huber Exploring STEM Horizons: Career Paths to Your Future DixieScott Mains ROUND TABLE: Earth and Space Science teachers Lake PoyganChad Wilkinson • Shannon Previte Creating a Food Forest BF CarterJoshua Gonzalez • David Zimmerman Building productive practices to support student modeling in 3-Dimensional Science Classrooms LefevreKatilyn Schrader • Aaron Burg Embracing AI: Practical Tools to Empower Teachers ThistleKirsten Wiesneski Interactive Notebooks in the Digital Age EvelynKathleen McClain Collaborating to Make Student Learning Local: Examples and Inspiration for Local Watershed Investigations in High School Science HeriettaEmma Holtan • Beth Hoagland • Andrea Pokrzywinski • Luciana Ranelli • Mark O'Neil Teaching Secondary Science for Social Justice - A Brainstorming Session HutchinsonLindsay Wells WINGS 2024 Bookstudy Anna MJamie Groark

11:00am CDT

Chem Round Table for Phenomena Based Curriculum John LynchKatilyn Schrader • Maureen Howe Engineering Solutions for a Darker Sky: Exploring Light Pollution and Engineering Design ThistleAbigail Forst Soaring with Monarchs: a first grade migration LefevreGreg Bisbee • Jean Winkel • Ann Mochi Teaching with Impactful Phenomena EvelynWhitney Noel Engage students while learning outdoors using transects Anna MAngela Schmit Science Teachers of the Future Urgently Wanted! DixieKevin Anderson • Joel Donna STEM Collaborations: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) and Gateway Biology Curriculum (Bio 105) HutchinsonMargaret Hostetler • Sarah Adelson • Jessica Lucas • Mallory Janquart A Hands on approach to effectively teaching anatomy using clay on a skeletal model BF CarterJohn-Paul Theriault

1:00pm CDT

WSST Winter Board Meeting Lake PoyganDennis Rohr