Name: Think Like a Scientist: Simple Moves for Elementary Classrooms
Start: 2026-07-29T13:00:00-0600
End: 2026-07-29T14:00:00-0600

Think Like a Scientist: Simple Moves for Elementary Classrooms

Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

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How do we help elementary students truly think like scientists without adding more to an already full plate? This session focuses on practical, easy-to-implement strategies that build on what elementary teachers already do best.

We will break down the three dimensions of science standards and show how understanding them helps teachers focus on science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts. When teachers know what to listen for and what kinds of questions to ask, they can guide students toward deeper thinking and sense-making.

Participants will leave with simple questioning strategies and classroom moves that help students explain their thinking, make connections, and engage in meaningful scientific discourse—all while leveraging the natural strengths of elementary educators.

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Chris Stoker

Current ISTA Member, West Ada School District

Chris is the current president of ISTA. He taught physics and math for 16 years and has been the science coordinator in the West Ada School District for the last 10 years. When he's not geeking out trying to understand a new phenomenon, he loves to backpack, fish, and travel with... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
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Science, 3-5, K-2

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