STEM Remix: Classic Concepts & Fresh Ideas Annual Idaho STEM Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Annual Idaho STEM Conference, presented by ICTM, ISTA, IDEEA, and CSTA! Join us on July 30th and 31st at Mountain View High School in Meridian, Idaho. An optional field trip day will be held on August 1st at various locations.

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10:45am MDT

Unlocking the Power of Generalization: Building Mathematical Reasoning from Pre-K to Grade 5

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

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Mathematical generalization, the ability to identify patterns and extend them to broader contexts, is a cornerstone of mathematical reasoning. This interactive session will equip educators with practical strategies to cultivate this powerful skill in their students from the earliest years through fifth grade. Participants will explore strategies to foster deep conceptual understanding and promote the development of mathematical generalizations ensuring that mathematical reasoning underpins every lesson.

Speakers

Rhonda Birnie

Boise State University Math Education Colelctive

Rhonda Birnie is a math specialist who is passionate about helping people find joy in math. She taught grades K-5 for 24 years and has been a math specialist in Idaho since 2013. She currently works with the Boise State University Math Education Collective consulting with school... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
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Math, K-2, 3-5 | General, K-2, 3-5

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1:00pm MDT

Tech Tools for the STEM Classroom

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

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This session will cover many technology tools and websites to help enhance learning in the STEM classroom. There will be a lot of information covered in a short amount of time so be prepared. Teachers will leave with a toolbox of resources for a variety of uses in and out of the classroom. A Chromebook will be needed for this session.

Speakers

Jamie Clark

William Thomas Middle School

Jamie teaches 8th grade Earth Science at William Thomas Middle School. She also serves as the Region 5 representative of the Idaho Science Teaching Association. Jamie is passionate about science education and making science learning accessible to all learners.

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
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Science, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Technology, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Engineering, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | Environmental Education, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 | General, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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2:15pm MDT

Learning That Lasts: How to Elevate Your Impact with the Science of Learning

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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Let’s invite the benefits of cognitive research into our students’ classroom experiences! Increase the time and attention kids spend on thinking and learning with strategies grounded in the Science of Learning. Impact Science Literacy, Data Literacy, Academic Vocabulary, and more. These research-based practices are game-changers that can be implemented immediately with resources already available to you. Give yourself and your students the gift of learning a whole lot more about how learning works.

Speakers

Lee Slichter

Idaho Science Coach

Lee Slichter is an Idaho Science Coach committed to inspiring impact and cultivating capacity. Plan to come away from your experience encouraged and excited. She is passionate, well-read, and always willing to support teachers in or out of the classroom.

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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General, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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2:15pm MDT

Lit Up STEM: Integrating Literacy and STEM for Deeper Learning

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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Lit Up STEM! This session explores how to effectively integrate literacy into STEM education, demonstrating that language arts skills are not just supplementary, but essential for deep STEM understanding and engagement. This interactive session will showcase how literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) can be seamlessly woven into STEM instruction to enhance student understanding, critical thinking, and engagement. Participants will learn practical strategies and activities for integrating ELA standards into STEM projects to enhance student learning in both STEM and ELA through hands-on activities and real-world examples.

Speakers

Jen Rude

Twin Lakes Elementary

Jen Rude is a veteran teacher whose passions are STEM and literacy. She is currently a 3rd grade teacher in the Lakeland School District after having been a reading specialist. She has worked with Project Learning Tree for several years and was named the PLT Environmental Educator... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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Science, K-2, 3-5 | Environmental Education, K-2, 3-5 | General, K-2, 3-5

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2:15pm MDT

A review of AI Tools: Definitions, Functions, and Applications for K-12 Education

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionizes education by supporting personalized
learning, critical thinking, and problem solving through tools like intelligent
tutoring systems and adaptive platforms. Visionary educators recognize AI’s
potential in the classroom. According to IBM, AI will not completely replace
humans, but those who use AI will replace those who do not. This session will
provide an overview of AI tools and platforms for K-12 education, with
the hope of serving as a practical reference for teachers to use these tools.
We will identify and reviewscurrently available and popular AI tools and their applications in K-12
education. This session will provide quick references for teachers on how they can harness various AI
tools for different teaching and learning purposes, along with addressing ethical concerns such as data privacy and algorithmic biases.

Speakers

Gina Kwid

Galileo STEM Academy

Gina is an educator at Galileo STEM Academy in the West Ada School District. She integrates educational technology across all subject areas including 3-D printing, coding, robotics, drones, and maker space. She loves watching her students use project-based learning (PBL) to support... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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STEM Remix: Classic Concepts & Fresh Ideas Annual Idaho STEM Conference

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