art matters specifically to you? Each person will bring in a 4x6” photo of a loved one. A slide of Rembrandt’s Self-Portrait is shown and a lecture examens the fact that the historical significance of art is often explored; however, why art is important to YOU is not. Room 203
ALL STEAMED UP: MUSIC IN A STEM-CENTERED CURRICULUM ERIC BRANSCOME
As STEM objectives become commonplace, music teachers may feel increasing pressure to emphasize science over music. However, a quick analysis of the STEM curriculum reveals that musicians may have already been STEMming all along. Specifically, the art of improvisation and composition involve the same process of creative problem solving, purposeful trial and error, and experimentation that are central to the engineering process of the STEM curriculum. This session will present sample lessons and activities by which music teachers can incorporate STEM objectives into the music classroom through musical improvisation and composition, while maintaining a central focus on the music content. Room 216
THE COLLISION OF MATH, SCIENCE, AND DANCE IN THE MAKING OF A HUMAN SNOWFLAKE DEBORAH WHELAN
We will explore how Science, Math and Dance collide in the making of a human snowflake that meets the criteria of nature’s snowflakes. We will explore gas, liquids and solids, 6-point radial symmetry, and positive-negative space through movement exploration, culminating in cooperative group choreography that shows the development of a snow crystal. Room G012
SCULPTING CIRCUITS GERI FORKNER
Teach simple electrical circuits to children as young as kindergarten. Use conductive and non-conductive clays in combination to light up LEDs. You can teach sculpture and electricity all at the same time. Perfect for STEAM education for the younger grades. Art Classroom
EXPLORE THE ANIMAL KINGDOM: MYTH, FABLE, AND FACTS THROUGH PUPPETRY AND PROPS KATHLEEN LYNAM
What is the difference between a myth and a fable? Why were they written? Explore their purpose and learn about their differences through a common or unfamiliar animal. Bring the myth to life through dramatic play with props and or puppets. Then set the record straight with factual information about that same animal. This in-depth look at the animal kingdom will engage your student’s interest in the realm of scientific exploration. Room 222
INNER PLANET MONOLOGUES: SCIENCE AND THEATRE INTEGRATION SEAN GLAZEBROOK
In this model science-theatre integrated lesson, classroom teachers, teaching artists, and administrators will have the opportunity to see arts integration in action. Acting as students, participants will learn about the inner planets of the solar system and their identifying characteristics through tableaux. Following this initial exploration, student-participants will be asked to demonstrate their understanding through the writing and performing of “planet monologues” – written using the 20