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Welcome to URSA 2026 at Southern Utah University! All sessions will be in buildings on the upper campus (east end). Here’s the Campus Map (PDF) if needed. 

WiFi: eduroam or SUU-Conference, password "summertimefun" 

PLAN AHEAD - Tentative Future Conference Dates
July 7-9, 2027 - Price, UT
July 17-19, 2028 - Richfield, UT
Looking for engaging ways to help students understand science vocabulary? Experience interactive games and classroom activities that connect vocabulary to science concepts in meaningful ways. Explore differentiated approaches that boost engagement and deepen comprehension. Leave with ready-to-use ideas you can immediately implement in your classroom.

Session Outcomes:
1. Understand why we should use direct instruction to teach science vocabulary
2. Review effective and not-so-effective strategies for vocabulary development
3. Develop a toolbox of vocabulary strategies

Speakers
avatar for Michelle Ferro M.Ed.

Michelle Ferro M.Ed.

National Academic Specialist, Accelerate Learning
Michelle Ferro, M.Ed., is a Senior National Academic Specialist at Accelerate Learning with over 20 years of experience in education. Her career spans roles as a district science coordinator, classroom teacher, instructional coach, and curriculum developer. Michelle is deeply passionate... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
CC Red Hills Room - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Red Hills Room (200 Level) 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, UT 84720

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