WSST Conference 2025

WSST Conference 2025

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

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 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

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

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Sickle Cell Genetics: Using gel electrophoresis to investigate inheritance DixieKristin Hennessy-McDonald • miniPCR bio 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

11:00am CDT

Workshop: Exploring Mendelian Inheritance with Labradoodle Genetics DixieKristin Hennessy-McDonald • miniPCR bio I'm Board HutchinsonJared Schroeder

2:00pm CDT

Workshop: Buzzing with Knowledge: Bringing Insect Education to Your Classroom LefevreEmilie Parkanzky • Anupreksha Jain • UW-Madison Insect Ambassadors

3:00pm CDT

Science Storylining HutchinsonKimberly Garlie Sukkert

8:00am CDT

Accommodating and Modifying Resources for Inclusion in High School Biology and Chemistry LefevreLaura Ramthun IL Storylines - Sharing Sessions HeriettaTom Davies

9:00am CDT

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

10:00am CDT

Life Beyond the Big 3: Unique electives to spark curiosity! John LynchSedate Kohler • Katie Kammerdiener • Katie Huber Collaborating to Make Student Learning Local: Examples and Inspiration for Local Watershed Investigations in High School Science HeriettaAndy Pokrzywinski • Emma Holtan • Beth Hoagland • Dustin Long • Kevin Zak

11:00am CDT

Engage students while learning outdoors using transects Anna MAngela Schmit 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