Full-Day Workshop: Join Tuva and the NSTA Professional Learning Team for a deep dive into using local data as evidence in making sense of complex phenomena. At the start of the session, educators will pose questions about a local anchoring phenomenon and use the Tuva Tools to explore and visualize real datasets in pursuit of answers. The latter half will include a community science experience, where participants will gather and analyze their own data. Participants will leave with practical strategies for guiding students to use mathematics and science practices to uncover patterns in their communities. All participants will receive breakfast and lunch. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.

Set sail on a journey through the newly released full elementary OpenSciEd curriculum--where manatees glide, dolphins echolocate, and young learners tackle real-world phenomena with brilliance and curiosity. In this session, we'll dive into an instructional approach that supports all students in making sense of complex science ideas through coherent, phenomenon-driven storylines. Participants will experience a taste of a third-grade unit to figure out why living things live where they do --connecting you to the why and the how of 3-dimensional science teaching. Along the way, we'll explore key features of the curriculum through classroom video and surface how classroom agreements can foster inclusive and collaborative environments. We'll also unpack how purposeful classroom discussion helps students make sense of science, not just memorize it. Come ready to explore, reflect, and imagine what's possible when high-quality materials meet the brilliance of elementary learners. Limited space available.

Full-day preconference workshop introducing Class CrunchLabs, Mark Rober's free NGSS-designed middle school science curriculum. Participants will explore the Carnival of Collisions storyline covering MS-PS2-1 & MS-PS2-2 standards. The session includes hands-on investigations, interactive video assessments, Mission Logs (student portfolios), and reflection activities. Note: Mark Rober will not attend but may share a video message. Limited space available.

QCaMP for Educators is a professional development camp for high school educators focusing on quantum information science education. The program includes 7+ modules with slides, recordings, activities, and worksheets that can be incorporated into classroom settings and linked with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) K-12 framework. Educators will receive pedagogical discussions, feedback, resource sharing, lesson plans, and ready-to-go activities to incorporate quantum mechanics concepts into existing curriculum. No advanced math or physics required. Check back at the end of January 2026 to learn specific locations.