Name: Science 101 (4–12)
Start: 2024-09-20T14:00:00-0600
End: 2024-09-20T15:15:00-0600

WELCOME TO THE 2024 EDMONTON BEGINNING TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE!

Teachers new to the profession are invited to attend the 2024 Beginning Teachers’ Conference, September 22-23, Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton. There is no registration fee. Space is limited; apply early.

School principals, school jurisdictions and local associations work together to provide substitute teacher coverage as per the collective agreement to facilitate the attendance of beginning teachers at the conference. Substitute teacher coverage must be organized and approved in advance. Please ensure you meet with your school principal to discuss release time and obtain the appropriate absence code to attend this conference.

Teachers in charter, federal and private schools must be associate members of the Association to be eligible to attend the Beginning Teachers Conference.

Friday September 20, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT

Piesporter (Room 5)

You’re teaching science—congratulations! Now how do you get started? Whether you are the only science teacher at your school or part of a team, it can all seem a little overwhelming. Learn some tried and tested methods for approaching science teaching and learning to ensure you are not only giving your students meaningful learning opportunities but also ensuring that you aren’t reinventing the wheel. Topics covered include: breaking down the curriculum into manageable units and lessons, planning for hands-on activities and projects (examples will be provided) throughout the year, field trip ideas (both in-school and site-based), and developing an inventory of supplies. Amanda Green and Julie Arsenault bring with them a collective four decades of experience to help you be successful in your science teaching experience!

Speakers

Julie Arsenault

Science Lead Teacher, Science Council

After receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Julie entered the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta to pursue her teaching career. She has been teaching with Edmonton Public Schools since 2002 and has developed a passion for incorporating... Read More →

Amanda Green

Teacher, Science Council

Amanda's spark for science ignited at an early age exploring nature with her family and now teaches Jr High STEM classes in both English

Friday September 20, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)

Science, Division II, III and IV

BTC 2024 - Edmonton

Julie Arsenault

Amanda Green

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