SCIC Science Is Cool Unconference (video posted)

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The SCIC Science Is Cool Unconference, hosted by The PocketLab, is a free virtual event scheduled for July 8, featuring a lineup of expert presenters including Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Andersen. The conference will cover various engaging topics such as "Backyard Rollercoaster Physics" and "Learning By Doing In The Digital Age." Previous events, ScIC1 and ScIC2, are available for viewing on the conference website and Facebook page. Participants can access the full schedule and video links at http://www.scic-conference.com/.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with virtual conferencing tools like Zoom and Facebook Live.
  • Basic understanding of STEM education concepts.
  • Knowledge of interactive science teaching methods.
  • Interest in physics and hands-on science activities.
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the PocketLab Voyager for hands-on physics experiments.
  • Research Neil deGrasse Tyson's contributions to science communication.
  • Learn about Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) in STEM education.
  • Investigate the use of PhET Interactive Simulations for teaching science.
USEFUL FOR

Educators, science enthusiasts, and anyone interested in innovative teaching methods and engaging STEM activities.

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The previous virtual conference was ScIC2 (May 21) (viewable above).
Here is a link to ScIC1 (April 2): http://www.scic-conference.com/scic1/

Here now is ScIC3:

http://www.scic-conference.com/
"SCIC Science Is Cool Unconference"

(It's free.)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
#ScICconf
https://www.facebook.com/scicUnconference

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(By the way, the host is https://www.thepocketlab.com/
which makes this little device with numerous sensors
https://www.thepocketlab.com/store/pocketlab-voyager.
I bought two a long time ago and have been playing around with ideas for physics labs.
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)from the conference website:

SCHEDULE of rockstar presenters
9:00 AM PT
STARTALK: COSMIC QUERIES LIVE
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice

10:00 AM
POCKETLAB
Backyard Rollercoaster Physics
Clifton Roozeboom

10:40 AM
THE WONDER OF SCIENCE
Let's Innovate - Next Generation Science
Paul Andersen of Bozeman Science

11:20 AM
PHET INTERACTIVE SIMULATIONS
Learning By Doing In The Digital Age
Kathy Perkins

12:00 PM
TEACHERGEEK
Sail Cars 2.0: Super Simple, Seriously Cool, K-12
Darren Coon, Jack Fuller

12:40 PM
HOOKED ON SCIENCE
Get Hooked On At-Home, Hands-On Science
Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science"

1:20 PM
EXPLORATORIUM
Delicious Science Snacks
Zeke Kossover, Desire Whitmore

2:00 PM
ARGUMENT-DRIVEN INQUIRY (ADI)
It Is The Interactions Not The Mode Of Instruction: Promoting STEM Learning At A Distance
Dr. Victor Sampson, Leeanne Gleim

2:40 PM
FUTURE ENGINEERS
Challenge Accepted! Challenge-based Science Activities For Students
Deanne Bell

3:20 PM
NASCO
STEM Projects for Distance Learning
Trudy McGowan, Tyler Tatge

4:00 PM
PARAMETRIC STUDIOS INC.
What Floats Your Boat? Buoyancy, Model-Based Engineering, and the NGSS
Chris Whitmer

4:40 PM
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