Interactions In General Education Life Science courses (IGELS): Introducing the LifeSkills Guide for Undergraduate Faculty

11/2/2023 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Free (Tickets Required)

 

This interactive, inquiry-based workshop will engage participants in practical activities to help students increase their reasoning and science process skills. Workshop participants will be introduced to a newly developed tool, the "LifeSkills Guide", based on Vision and Change. IGELS faculty will share learning outcomes, activities, and assessments for undergraduate non-science students' LifeSkills. 

 

In the second part of the workshop, participants will use the IGELS Lifeskills Guide to refine or revise their own classroom activity. Participants should bring an activity or draft activity to work on. 

 

 

Storylining in Biology for Coherent Instruction

11/2/2023 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Free (Tickets Required)

Storylines led by engaging phenomena improve student engagement and understanding of the overarching biological concepts. Using phenomena to anchor instruction and lead instruction are modeled in the workshop hosted by the team at All Species Animal Consulting.

NABT Baltimore Field Trip at the IMET

11/2/2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free (Tickets Required)

IMET is a short walk from the hotel, but transportation can be provided for those who need it.

 

Departure from the hotel will be at 12:30 pm.

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) in the Rita Rossi Colwell Center in Baltimore, Maryland, is a premier marine and environmental sciences research and education facility. IMET scientists develop innovative approaches to protect and restore coastal marine systems and their watersheds, sustainably use resources to benefit human well-being, and integrate research excellence with education, training, and economic development. 

The tour of IMET will spotlight some of the institute's current research, including an exclusive  tour of the Aquaculture Research Center (ARC), home to some of the most advanced recirculating aquaculture in the world.

AP Biology Section Luncheon

11/3/2023 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

AP Biology Section Luncheon
Free, RSVP

Grab your lunch and meet other AP Biology teachers in a friendly, informal setting to share insights, ask questions, and build community. You may even get to meet some of your favorite AP colleagues in person. The luncheon includes a special presentation of the Kim Foglia AP Biology Service Award. Sponsored by miniPCR.

Four-Year College & University Section Luncheon

11/3/2023 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Four-Year College & University Section Luncheon
Free, RSVP

Faculty, education researchers, graduate students, and anyone associated with four-year colleges and universities are invited to network with colleagues and learn about section programs and opportunities. There will also be a special presentation of the Four-Year College & University Section Awards. Be sure to grab your lunch before heading to the luncheon!

Two-Year College Section Luncheon

11/3/2023 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Two-Year College Section Luncheon: Friday
Free, RSVP

Join a supportive community of two-year college educators to share your strategies, your struggles, and your successes. The winners of the Two-Year College Biology Teaching Award and the Professor Chan Teaching Award will also be recognized.

BioClub Breakfast

11/4/2023 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM

BioClub Breakfast: Saturday
Free, Tickets Required

You’re invited to join the (Bio)Club! The NABT BioClub continues to grow, with new chapters being formed at K-12 schools, community colleges, and informal learning organizations. Current and future BioClub advisors are invited to share their favorite stories and resources. Sponsored by

Baltimore Haunted History Tour & Closing Reception

11/4/2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

 $35 ($45 onsite)

Conclude your 2023 NABT Conference experience with an evening of Baltimore history and haunts. Picture Fell's Point, as it was, a rowdy seaport town, the birthplace of the sleek and dangerous clipper ship. Its streets were full of sailors from foreign lands spilling off ships, immigrants anxious to start a new life, and ladies of the night looking to make ends meet. Given this explosive combination, is it any wonder that many ghosts remained behind?

Join us for a bite and a beverage harborside at the hotel, before our guides lead the groups in a walking tour of Baltimore's most historic waterfront neighborhood, closing out at a popular spot to cheers to a successful conference. 

There will be two ticket options:

• Shortened Tour - This experience will feature slightly less walking, slightly fewer stories, and slightly fewer spooks. But it will still include access to the pre-tour reception, a shortened 45-minute tour, and a beverage of your choice at the final meet-up location.

• Full Tour - This experience will include the pre-tour reception, a 60 to 75-minute tour, and a beverage of your choice at the final meet-up location.

Disclaimers:

• This experience does include a walking tour, primarily outdoors. Fells Point is historic, and sections include cobblestone streets. 

• We will make adjustments to this tour as weather necessitates, so there will not be refunds due to inclement weather.

• We hope to make this experience as accessible as possible. Please contact conference@nabt.org if you need accommodation to participate (mobility scooters, ASL interpreters, etc).