Name: Enhancing Science and Engineering Practices Through Mind Mapping
Start: 2025-07-10T15:10:00-0600
End: 2025-07-10T16:10:00-0600

Welcome to URSA 2025 at Park City High School!

Enhancing Science and Engineering Practices Through Mind Mapping

Thursday July 10, 2025 3:10pm - 4:10pm MDT

Room #235

We will explore the integration of SEEd standards with the Science and Engineering Practice of modeling. Utilizing mind mapping as a versatile tool to improve students’ understanding of scientific concepts across all grade levels and phenomena. This approach enhances critical thinking by allowing students to visually organize and connect complex ideas. Our session will demonstrate practical applications of mind mapping in modeling and strategies for educators to incorporate these techniques into their classroom. Enrich your science education and the SEEd standards with this innovative teaching method that is applicable to any standard and grade level.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Not Applicable

Speakers

Emily Perkins

5th Grade Teacher

Emily Perkins is the 5th grade teacher at Cedar Valley Elementary in Cedar Fort, Utah. She has been the 5th grade teacher for the last 14 years. Emily enjoys creating high-quality, engaging cross-curricular learning experiences for her students. Emily is on the district science team... Read More →

Michelle Kantaris

6th grade teacher, Cedar Valley Elementary

Michelle is a 6th grade teacher at Cedar Valley Elementary in Cedar Fort, Utah. She has prior experience in grades K-8. Michelle has a passion for reaching students through engaging cross-curricular activities. Michelle is on the district science team and has been involved in co-teaching... Read More →

Thursday July 10, 2025 3:10pm - 4:10pm MDT
Room #235 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

1 hour traditional lecture/audience participation, Beginner - limited to no experience; no prerequisite skills required.

Learning Strand or Track Utah Core Curriculum
Subject Area Science
Audience Teachers
Grade Level PK - 2, 3 - 4, 5 - 6, Elementary - grades K - 6

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