The solar system is filled with objects orbiting the Sun - the majority of which are very small compared to the eight planets - but these small objects hold the most informative and least altered clues to our system's history and formation.

I will introduce some of our observing techniques, present some of the exciting small body science results revealed in the past decade, and emphasize the importance of these distant and seemingly insignificant bodies.  I will also share some activities and resources that you can adapt for use in your classroom when teaching planetary science.

I'll start by sharing the 10 most useful tools for science classrooms, but we won't stop there. There are so many companies vying for your attention - and your money. How do you decide what's quality and what's fluff? I'll teach you my proven method to separate the good apps from the not-so-good.

Is the flipped classroom a tool, or is it hype? I've been flipping my classroom successfully for more than 14 years. My students' success is off the charts!  Not only has it given me more time in class, but I've also been able to help millions of students around the world. You can too! It's our secret, but it's really not that hard to accomplish.

When the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were introduced, many teachers had to completely rethink lesson planning and how students learn. When planning a unit within the NGSS framework, we are asked to have students think in three dimensions.

I'll present an example unit developed with NGSS three-dimensional learning that fits within a typical nine week grading period. I'll highlight how the integration of the three dimensions, student knowledge cycle, and using the process of science can make the NGSS rewarding (and successful!) for both the teacher and the student.

Teaching students that have experienced or are experiencing trauma can be downright exhausting, and for many, career-ending.  By preparing yourself for the eventuality that you will come across students who have been affected by trauma, you can set yourself and your students up for success. Through positive interactions, restorative practices, and by providing a stable support network for our students, we can forge a path toward healing and achievement.

Schoology has the potential to transform your teaching. The problem? Most teachers don't have the time to learn the ins and out of the LMS.  I'll present beginner and intermediate skills to master Schoology, including tips and tricks specifically for teaching science

Restorative Justice is simple and effective, but to do it well, everyone involved needs to understand and commit to its principles and guidelines. I'll present an introduction to restorative justice practices, including brief sections on its history, its structure and process, and the ways it's used, in courtrooms, communities, the classrooms and school disciplinary processes – even the playground!

How many times have you taught while you were sick -  just because taking a sub day would create more chaos than it was worth?  Now teaching while sick isn't even an option. What can teachers do?

Sub days don't have to be a lost day for learning, and they don't have to be painful to prep.  I'll show you the elements of a successful sub plan and a strategy for making the process as painless as possible.