Name: Base-Jumping Eggs! Using Local Phenomena and Place-Based Science to Boost Rigor and Student Engagement
Start: 2026-07-30T10:45:00-0600
End: 2026-07-30T11:45:00-0600

Base-Jumping Eggs! Using Local Phenomena and Place-Based Science to Boost Rigor and Student Engagement

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MDT

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Many science lessons feel disconnected from students’ lives–this session shows how to change that through place-based science. We will look at one specific example– reimagining the classic egg drop to be inspired by the famous base jumpers of Twin Falls–and see how using local phenomenon made this project more engaging, challenging, and FUN for students. Then we will explore many other ideas for local phenomena (get ready to learn some cool things about Idaho). Finally, teachers will get a chance to brainstorm their own community connections and resources to bring the outside world into their lessons.

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Cassidy Huggins

Current ISTA Member, Idaho Science Coaches

I am one of the Idaho Science Coaches who lives in Twin Falls, Idaho and works with science teacher K-12 right here in Region 4. I have a B.S. in Chemistry and a M.S.S.E. in Science Education. Before becoming a science coach, I taught secondary science for 9 years at the middle school... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
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Science, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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