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Join the CEEE Data Puzzles team at the 2026 National Science Teaching Association (NTSA) Conference in Anaheim, California, on April 15-18, 2026! 

On Thursday, April 16, at 2:20 PM - 4:20 PM PDT at the Anaheim Marriott - Grand Ballroom G / H, CEEE's Bridget Walsh will be joined by Kristin Hunter-Thomson and Annette Brickley in their panel session, "Integrating Real-World Data & Data Sensemaking Practices into NGSS Classrooms". 

Session Summary:

Data sensemaking is the process by which students explore, analyze, and interpret data as they seek to make sense of science phenomena (Griffith et al. 2026, in press). It is central to students’ ability to think critically, draw evidence-based conclusions, and engage in authentic science practices. In this workshop, participants will unpack what data sensemaking practices (e.g., interpret patterns in context) are and how they were designed to enhance students’ SEP 2, 4, 5, and 6 skills. We will explore various strategies (e.g., Hypothesis Array) in the context of real-word climate data and freely available lesson plans and resources, to broaden participants' toolkits for integrating data into their own curricula. Through hands-on learning with data, small-group collaboration, and whole-group reflection, participants will gain strategies for increasing students’ data skills and leave equipped with free, research-based resources to bring authentic data sensemaking into their classrooms.

On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Data Puzzles team will present their poster, "Making Authentic Climate Data Accessible for Teaching and Learning," during the poster session in the Exhibit Hall Poster Session Aisle. 

The team will also be at the NOAA booth in the Expo hall during the conference.