GETCA 2025: Full Schedule

9:00am MST

Science on a Budget: Bringing the New K-6 Science Curriculum to Life Indoors and Outdoors!

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Join Inside Education for this dynamic interactive workshop for K-6 teachers where we will delve into the environmental science and natural resource components of the new Alberta Science Curriculum. We will share hands-on tools, tricks, and methods to use inexpensive classroom supplies for engaging educational experiences both inside your classroom and in your outdoor classroom space. Not only will we teach you some Monday-morning activities, we will also showcase our new no-cost outdoor-focused toolkit to help scaffold learning through the new Organizing Ideas. Three lucky teachers will walk away with their very own toolkit! Every teacher will leave feeling inspired and prepared with resources and activities to foster inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and environmental stewardship skills within their classrooms.

Speakers

Inside Education

Inside Education is an Alberta-based, environment and natural resource education charitable society. We have been supporting teachers and inspiring students to think critically about natural resource topics since 1985! With our full suite of no-cost teaching resources, youth summits... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 2

Biology/Physics/Chemistry/Science, Classroom Management

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Room Details ECC - Salon 2 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 200 people)
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1:00pm MST

Brain Break Activities for Chemistry 20/30

Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Westin - Athabasca

Michael Ng shares several short activities that can provide students with a mental reset while incorporating fun and interactive learning. Emphasis will look at the pedagogical research studies behind Brain Break activities and how it can be a valuable tool for high school chemistry educators to help enhance focus; encourage engagement; improve retention; promote community building; and reduce stress. TQS #1-4 AND LQS #1-6.

Speakers

Michael Ng

Science

Michael Ng, M.Ed. who teaches Chemistry 20/30 and AP Chemistry. Accomplished concert pianist and artist since age 5. The world of science can be an enjoyable part of daily life. Dedicated and innovative in making "Science fun". A fan of transformative leadership, culturally responsive... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Athabasca Westin Hotel

Biology/Physics/Chemistry/Science, Classroom Management

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Room Details Westin - Athabasca (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 30 people)
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2:20pm MST

Usi(NG) Reflective Journalism in Chemistry

Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Westin - Athabasca

Reflective journals are one example of formative assessments that could improve academic outcomes for all students. Michael Ng reflects its use as a classroom ritual whose practices, when applied effectively with students, could help teachers maintain the high intellectual expectations required by students. It also supports student growth development for better self-awareness into what they are learning too and how to self-improve. Connecting back to TQS #1-5 AND LQS #1-6, this instructional improvement practice found that when students were prompted to address and reflect on certain topics imposed by the teacher, students benefited more academically.

Speakers

Michael Ng

Science

Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Athabasca Westin Hotel

Biology/Physics/Chemistry/Science, Classroom Management

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Room Details Westin - Athabasca (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 30 people)
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