NSTA National Conference on Science Education – Anaheim
Published on January 26
Event Dates
April 15–18
Location
Anaheim Convention Center
200 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA
Event Description
Switch Classroom will attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Anaheim, California. Switch Classroom will exhibit at the conference and present multiple sessions focused on engaging, classroom-ready Earth and energy science instruction.
Throughout the conference, Switch Classroom will offer sessions that highlight practical strategies, hands-on investigations, and real-world connections for grades 4–12. Session topics include:
- Small Stories, Big Science: Engaging Students with Real-World Earth Science
Using short, real-world science stories to spark curiosity, discussion, and sensemaking in Earth science classrooms.
(2 sessions) - Fuel for Thought: Teaching Energy Tradeoffs and Transformations
Exploring energy resources and transformations through hands-on activities and classroom-ready strategies.
(2 sessions) - Zap! Squish! Light It Up! Play-Doh Circuits for Grades 4–12
A hands-on introduction to electricity concepts using Play-Doh circuits and adaptable classroom investigations.
(2 sessions) - Catch the Breeze! Build & Test Windmills with Recycled Materials
An engineering design challenge exploring wind energy and energy transformations using everyday materials.
(2 sessions) - APES Exam Toolkit: Strategies That Work
Instructional strategies to support student success on AP Environmental Science multiple-choice and free-response questions.
(2 sessions)
Sessions are open to registered NSTA conference attendees.