WSST Conference 2025

WSST Conference 2025

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8:00am CDT

Modeling DNA in the science classroom DixieStephanie Ruder • 3D Molecular Designs 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 Workshop: Simplify NGSS: Adaptable Curriculum to Save Time and Boost Student Success LefevreCraig Kohn • Waterford Union High School

9:00am CDT

Engaging Students with Land and Soil Data through Hands-On Lessons and 3D Assessments DixieMegan Sprague 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

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 Workshop: The Fungus Among Us! Investigating Valley Fever Using MiniOne Gel Electrophoresis to Detect Fungal Hotspots. Anna MAmy Fassler • MiniOne 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 DixieSonja Gasper

1:00pm CDT

Monitoring Aquatic Invasive Species Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) ThistleAmy Workman • Joanna Skluzacek Enhancing Science Education Through Data Collection: Innovative Approaches with TI Technology LefevreMichelle Grooms Workshop: What's In the Trunk? An Elephant Conservation Expedition to Identify Poaching Hotspots Using MiniOne Gel Electrophoresis. Anna MAmy Fassler • MiniOne

2:00pm CDT

Managing a Flipped Classroom ThistleStacy Stoecklein

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 Using Case Studies to Teach Human Body Systems LefevreJoy Mayer