Tuva Conferences and Workshops
NSTA Conference Indianapolis 2026
Indiana Convention Center, Rm. 145
Nov. 06, 2026 at 09:20 a.m. CST
1hr
Harshil Parikh
Drag, Drop, and Discover: Building Durable Data Skills in K-5 Science and Math with Tuva Jr.
**About the Session:** How can we teach rigorous science phenomena and foundational math skills without overwhelming our elementary schedules? In this interactive workshop, discover how Tuva Jr. integrates Kâ5 science and math through simple, playful data routines. Participants will experience firsthand how drag-and-drop data visualization empowers young learners to problem-solve, reason with evidence, and build durable data literacy skills, all while supporting existing curricula. Leave with a set of Tuva Jr. data cards, access to ready-to-use interdisciplinary lessons, and a concrete plan for integrating data into your next unit! **Takeaways:** Attendees will learn how to use short, playful data routines to seamlessly integrate elementary science and math, developing students' durable reasoning, problem-solving, and data literacy skills within existing schedules.