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Idaho Annual STEM Conference: The Magic of STEM 2026
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Sourdough for Science! Citizen Science Meets Phenomenon-Driven Instruction
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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Dive into the fascinating world of sourdough starters—a living, bubbling microbial ecosystem.
Discover how this everyday phenomenon can help you explore energy flow, cellular respiration, biodiversity, and ecosystem dynamics with your students.  You’ll get hands-on with citizen science, walk away with ready-to-use classroom ideas, and maybe even develop a new hobby. Get ready to feed your curiosity—and maybe a sourdough starters while you are at it!
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avatar for McKenzie Sonderegger

McKenzie Sonderegger

Current ISTA Member, Professional Learning Solutions
Idaho Science Coach Region IV (Magic Valley) since 2022ISTA Board MemberInstruction Designer and Curriculum Developer for American Heritage Online SchoolSecondary Educator at Kimberly Middle SchoolRobotics Coach
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Gena Dean

Current ISTA Member, West Minico Middle School
Life Science 7th Grade Educator for Minidoka School District for 3 years.
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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  Science, 6-8, 9-12
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