Jeffrey Thomas
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Activity
2021
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MOVING CONTINENTS: A NGSS MIDDLE SCHOOL PLATE TECTONICS UNIT
14 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Three-Dimensional (3D) Learning: Exploring K–12 Geoscience 3D Activities that Engage Students in Natural Science PhenomenonMonday, 15 March 20218:00 AM - 10:00 AMWindsor
2019
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DEVELOPING SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHERS DISCIPLINARY LITERACY PRACTICES: RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS’ NGSS THREE-DIMENSIONAL LEARNING
T253 Research and Strategies to Build a K–12 Geoscience Teacher WorkforceWednesday, 25 September 20198:00 AM - 12:00 PMRoom 106BC, West Building
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ENGAGING IN AN PUZZLING ANCHORING PHENOMENON FROM A MIDDLE SCHOOL WEATHER UNIT
T181 Time to Explore: Actively Engaging with Rigorous Three-Dimensional Learning MaterialsTuesday, 24 September 20199:00 AM - 12:00 PMSpecial Presentation Area Hall A, North Building
2017
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DEVELOPING MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS’ UNDERSTANDING OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND LITERACY PRACTICES THROUGH AN INTENSIVE A SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
T263 Practical Advice for In-Service and Pre-Service K–12 Earth Science Teacher Preparation and Professional Development (Posters)Tuesday, 24 October 20179:00 AM - 6:30 PMHalls 4EF
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NEXT-GEN EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE LITERACY INSTRUCTION AND EXPERTISE (NESSLIE): A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO IMPROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS’ UNDERSTANDING AND EFFICACY OF NGSS EARTH SCIENCE CONTENT AND PEDAGOGY
T138 Practical Advice for In-Service and Pre-Service K–12 Earth Science Teacher Preparation and Professional DevelopmentMonday, 23 October 20171:30 PM - 5:30 PMRoom 3A
2015
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IMPLEMENTING NGSS: A SECONDARY SCHOOL UNIT TO CONSTRUCT AN EXPLANATION OF LOCAL PLATE DYNAMICS
T58 Beginning a New Era in Earth Science Education: The Role of Geoscience in Implementing the Next Generation Science StandardsSunday, 1 November 20151:30 PM - 5:30 PMRoom 321
2013
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DEVELOPING SECONDARY TEACHERS’ UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES FROM THE NEXT GENERATIONS SCIENCE STANDARDS IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
T208 Climate Literacy: Formal and Informal Education and Community Outreach Efforts to Enable Responsible Decisions ITuesday, 29 October 20138:00 AM - 12:00 PMRoom 405
2012
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BACKWARD FADED SCAFFOLDING: AN INQUIRY-BASED TIDE ACTIVITY FOR ELEMENTARY PRESERVICE TEACHERS
T217 Teaching Teachers: Examples of Successful Geoscience Content Courses and Workshops for Pre-Service and in-Service TeachersWednesday, 7 November 20128:00 AM - 12:00 PM210AB
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CAN INQUIRY-BASED INSTRUCTION IMPROVE STUDENT'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURE OF SCIENCE?
6 Inquiry-Based Activities: Examples and EffectivenessSunday, 18 March 20128:00 AM - 12:00 PMBallroom E