Director - The Science House - Coastal Satellite Office
North Carolina State University
Discover how to cultivate wonder in your K-5 classroom while aligning with North Carolina's new Science and Engineering Practices. This hands-on session will equip teachers with practical strategies to ignite curiosity and spark imagination in your students. Educators will learn to create experiences that foster inquiry, use the "How to Catch a" book series to inspire young engineers, and employ games like Charty Party to make data analysis engaging. Through interactive stations and literacy connections, these activities demonstrate how to seamlessly integrate Science and Engineering Practices into daily lessons. Everyone will leave with a toolkit of approaches to create a classroom culture where questions are valued and curiosity thrives. This session aims to boost student engagement and achievement by harnessing the power of wonder. Join us to explore innovative ways to transform your K-5 science instruction and inspire the next generation of critical thinkers and problem-solvers.