WSST Conference 2025

The Physics Classroom is a one stop shop. It is an interactive up to date text book, it has on line lab simulations, it has differentiated progressive on-line concept builders, it has a test generator that can grade, it ties in with Modeling Curricullum, ACT Prep sections, Lesson plans for all levels of Physics including beginning teachers, video tutorials, it is continually being improved and updated, and all this for much cheaper than any textbook on the market. This presentation will demonstrate the diverse set of learning tools that TPC has for teaching Physics and Chemistry. While TPC is always free, the low fee of using the Task Tracker system to monitor student progress will be emphasized only because it is a great tool and gives you more time to do what you love...helping students learn! TPC has a diverse set of tools and resources that litteraly cover almost every aspect of teaching Physics and is progressing to providing Chemistry rources too. The presenters will be the Owner/Software designer Trevor Fayas and a regular classroom teacher who uses it.

Are you new to the WSST Conference? We’re excited to have you join us! To help you make the most of your experience, we invite you to a special Newcomers’ Welcome session where you can learn the ins and outs of the conference.
This session is designed to help you:

• Navigate the conference schedule and key events
• Connect with fellow educators and network with ease
• Discover tips for maximizing your professional development experience
• Get answers to any questions you may have

Whether it’s your first time attending or you’re returning after a while, we’re here to ensure you feel welcomed and well-prepared. We look forward to meeting you and making your WSST experience unforgettable!

We’re excited to invite you to the WSST Retirees Meet & Greet, a special gathering to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the lasting impact of science educators like you!
Come enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you can:

• Reconnect with fellow retired educators
• Share your experiences and wisdom with current members
• Learn about opportunities to stay involved with WSST

Let’s celebrate the incredible community you’ve helped build and continue inspiring the next generation of science educators. We can’t wait to see you there!

Discuss and share samples of various fermented beverages/foods and smoked meats. Designed to be a social gathering for those to share samples and ideas with fellow fermenters and meat smokers.

This session focuses on empowering educators to teach climate change in a locally relevant, meaningful way by leveraging the Wisconsin Climate Hub as a resource and connecting climate educators across the nation. Participants will explore how collaboration among state leads fosters state-specific climate education while offering opportunities for nationwide connections. The session will begin with a discussion of the challenges and opportunities in teaching about climate change, followed by a deep dive into the Wisconsin Climate Hub—a platform designed to support educators with credible, engaging resources, lesson plans, and professional development opportunities. Attendees will be guided through a walkthrough of the Hub, including its navigation tools, state-specific resources, and pedagogical support articles. The session will also provide an opportunity for educators to create accounts, explore resources, and share their discoveries with peers. Key topics will include Earth Day, math integration, plastic pollution, and climate education for younger students. Finally, attendees will be introduced to the free SubjectToClimate courses available to educators, empowering them with additional tools to enhance their climate education curriculum. The session aims to foster collaboration, build knowledge, and inspire action in the classroom.

Learning Objectives:
1. Reflect on the challenges and opportunities of teaching climate change.
2. Navigate and utilize the Wisconsin Climate Hub for state-specific resources and professional development.
3. Engage in hands-on exploration of resources, with an emphasis on pedagogical strategies and local context.
4. Discover additional tools and courses to enhance climate education in the classroom.

Join us for a roundtable discussion centered around Physics, Physical Science, or teaching in general. Have ideas to share? Great! Have questions you need help with? Bring them! Looking to connect with Physics teachers and grow your network? Fantastic!

Are you looking at making your lessons impactful? Are you struggling to find good graphs to help your students practice? You can generate real world graphs that will paint pictures for students. Using these tools, students can make their own weather predictions, discover real time weather information, and verify weather data after weather events. You will learn how to make your own weather collection tools and have students gather real time weather data to compile over time. Help prepare students for the ACT by having them analyze data from one of the most difficult graphs to read, the SKEW-t. By reading this graph, students can analyze the weather at your school and determine the cloud heights, whether it will precipitate, what kind of precipitation, and whether severe weather is on its way. Students will also be able to explore various climates around the country and around the world by analyzing these graphs and comparing them to other regions. The weather in Wisconsin is drastically different from Saudi Arabia. Come explore how students can read graphs for real.