job posting for K-5 Math/Science Curriculum Coordinator

Ann Arbor Public Schools has a job posting up this week for an Elementary Math/Science Curriculum Coordinator, we are excited to find a candidate with a deep knowledge about our new Michigan Science Standards. If you know of anyone who might have an interest, please share this link:https://www.applitrack.com/WISD/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=1192&category=Special+Programs

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Fwd: Check Out The Coding PD for K-5

https://www.smore.com/eybn0     

Limited registration so sign up fast!  Call me or Kristin Day for more information.

Hope to see all my K-5 friends,

Laura

Science Formative Assessment Session Coming Up

Formative Assessment Overview

Come learn how to turn what you are already doing in your classrooms into an easy, practical and intentional formative assessments.  Here are some comments other teachers have said about the session:

• "I learned how to collect meaningful data."

• "This PD gave me a framework for the creation and implementation of formative assessment."

• "Formative assessments comes in many forms."

• "My attitude changed the most on thinking through (and beyond) the formative assessment process."

The five session series is designed to introduce teachers to the formative assessment design cycle. Teachers will create a three dimensional formative assessment to use with their students. They will learn how to use, implement, and analyze formative assessments back in their classrooms.

Dates

1. February 26 - Formative Assessment Design Process/Building Common Language

2. March 5 - Setting Goals and Exploring Student Ideas

3. March 12 - Design/Select/Adapt Formative Assessment Tools

4. March 19 - Practicing Using the Tools

5. March 26 - Making Inferences and Identifying Next Steps

The sessions build on each other, so its important to make as many as you can. All sessions are held at RESA. This session are designed for the new science standards, but anyone can come and build a formative assessment for any content area.

Please call Laura Chambless for more information.

Detailed Agenda

Flint Science Fair Information

St. Clair STEM Leaders, Please see email below and pass it on to all your science teachers. Thanks, Laura, Minna, and Jim

Registration for the 2018 FRSF is now open.   www.flintsciencefair.org

 

The holidays can be a great time to think about possible project interests and to plan. 

 

Please encourage your students (current and former) to take advantage of the opportunities the FRSF presents.   Our web site has many helps and links to resources that can be valuable for you as well as your students. 

 

Of particular note are two items with links from the Student Resources page—"The Scientific Method" and "The Engineering Method" that can help students appreciate the differences in approaches to problem solving and experimentation.   Special equipment needed?  We may be able to help from our pool of instruments and lab ware that can be borrowed. 

 

Important Dates:

·        January 18, 2018—Deadline for Senior Division Project Scientific Review Committee (SRC) paperwork

·        February 16-- Deadline for Elementary and Junior Div SRC paperwork

·        March 6, 2018—Deadline for Registering for the Fair without penalty.

 

If you are considering hosting a local science fair we would be happy to help in any way we can.  Our Teacher Information Handbook is a good starting point.  We also encourage you and your colleagues to consider being a judge at our fair.  It is a wonderful way to see what kids are up to, meet other judges who are professionals in fields you may or not be familiar with and who might become a resource for you.  Never been a judge before?  Not to worry. Our Judges Handbook is a great starter kit. 

 

Thank you for your interest in the Flint Regional Science Fair.  If you have any questions or we can be of assistance in any way please don't hesitate to contact us via email at director@flintsciencefair.org or call 810-797-5290.

 

Our 2018 FRSF Poster and Tri-Fold brochure are available for download from our web site www.flintsciencefair.org .  Both print onto 8 1/2 x 11 paper.

 

FRSF Board

Apply to Join Achieve's Science Peer Review Panel

This is a great opportunity! Hope someone is interested.

INVITATION TO APPLY

Apply to Join Achieve's  Science    Peer Review Panel

Achieve is excited to announce the expansion of the Science Peer Review Panel! Achieve's Science Peer Review Panel ("Science PRP") is an elite group of educators who work to evaluate and share high-quality lesson sequences and units that are designed for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Members of the Science PRP are part of the solution to a persistent problem in the science education field: not enough examples of high quality instructional materials designed for the NGSS.   Join the Science PRP by filling out this online application and connect with a network of educators across the country committed to advancing science education for all students, develop your expertise in the NGSS, and work to make better science instructional materials more widely available to the science education field. This opportunity includes free, valuable professional learning experiences designed to deepen your understanding of the NGSS and the evaluation process for instructional materials.  Here are a few things members of the Science PRP have to say about the first year: "I have been able to collaborate and discuss with people across the nation, and connect with some of the best thinkers in the field.  I have grown in my understanding of NGSS and what good science instruction looks like.  I have had my views challenged, and have been able to develop confidence and my own voice to share ideas about good science instruction."   "The professional growth I am experiencing is at such a higher rate than I have ever experienced before. This has been extremely valuable."   "The best thing about being a PRP member is the team.  It is truly amazing experience of being part of this group.  The professional learning network that has been created is very valuable to improving my practice."   "Every time I review a lesson or come to a PRP meeting, I grow as a professional" Those who are accepted to the Science PRP will receive recognition on the Achieve website, a sample press release for your district or organization announcing your acceptance to the Science PRP, and at the end of the year-long commitment, peer reviewers will be recognized with a certificate of excellence.   Any materials that are determined to be high quality by the Science PRP will be publicly shared on nextgenscience.org/hqngss so educators and curriculum developers across all states and districts can benefit from these materials. Apply to join the Science PRP here, and learn more about it here. APPLICANTS Ideal applicants for this program will have a solid foundation in A Framework for K-12 Science Education, are comfortable navigating the NGSS across content areas (including the Appendices), and will have experience using the EQuIP Rubric for Science. Applicants will be selected based on their ability to make consistent, criterion-based evaluations using the latest version of the EQuIP Rubric for Science.   Achieve is committed to building a diverse panel and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Applicants from a mix of rural, urban, and suburban communities will be accepted.   As we expand the Science PRP, we are looking for more representatives from the K-2 and 9-12 grade bands in particular, but all are welcome to apply. APPLICATION PROCESS Interested individuals must complete this online application, which includes links to  grade-banded science lessons to evaluate with the EQuIP Rubric for Science (Version 3) (Application period is Dec. 14, 2017 - Jan. 15, 2018) Applicants must submit their completed EQuIP Rubric reviews for consideration.(Due no later than Jan. 15, 2018) Accepted applicants will be invited to join the Science PRP as a peer reviewer. (By  Feb. 19, 2018) Selected peer reviewers must confirm their commitment and interest. (No laterthan Feb. 28,2018) THE COMMITMENT The responsibilities of the peer reviewers will include: Convening in person at least twice in the calendar year, starting with a two-day new member kickoff meeting April 19-20, 2018 in Washington, DC. Achieve covers the travel costs for these meetings. Completing a quality review process for up to ten assigned reviews per year, including submitting written, criterion-based feedback in a timely manner, participating in a consensus call with other reviewers, and developing a final consensus report. Read more about what to expect as a peer reviewer here. While peer reviewers are committing to a one-year term, the work will be ongoing and there will be opportunities to extend their involvement. A more detailed description of responsibilities will be provided to selected peer reviewers in the kickoff meeting April 19-20, 2018. For answers to common questions, check out the Science Peer Review Panel website. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Achieve thanks Arconic Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Bayer Foundation, and Pisces Foundation for their generous support of the Science PRP, EQuIP Rubric for Science, and for working to ensure all students have access to a quality science education.   Please contact vwolbrink@achieve.org for additional questions or comments.   Follow us on Twitter and sign up for our monthly newsletter to get all of the latest NGSS updates.

Science Matter Newsletter

STEM Leaders,

Check out the December newsletter!  Check out the PD opportunities and the grants available.

Enjoy your holiday season,

Laura

Scholarship & Grant $ for Amazon Rainforest PD Workshop

FYI - Please send to anyone that you think might be interested!

Schrauben, Megan (DTMB) SchraubenM1@michigan.gov via maisdmx01.muskegonisd.org	1:13 PM (46 minutes ago)
to msassociates, m2c2, MI

Subject:  Scholarship & Grant $ for Amazon Rainforest PD Workshop

 

What:  2018 Educator Academy in the Amazon Professional Development

When:  July 1-11, 2018
Grant: $1500 Vernier Software & Technology Grant for a HS/AP Science Educator

Scholarships: $1100 Amazon Workshops Scholarships for K-12 Educators
Application Deadline:  February 1, 2018 
Get more info: http://amazonworkshops.com/educator-academy/

 

The July 1-11, 2018 Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru is a cross-curricular professional development workshop for formal and informal science educators.  Highlights include:  

 

• 21st Century Instruction:  5E Lesson Design ~ Inquiry-Based Exploration ~ STEM 

• Inquiry Protocols & Resources:  Vernier  Software & Technology ~ Celestron Digital Microscopes
• Global and Cultural Perspectives:  Service Learning ~ Sustainability ~ Global Education
• NEW!  A specialized track for HS bio and environmental science educators with a focus on sustainability, conservation, and field work with the Maijuna indigenous community
• Work side-by-side with scientists and researchers on citizen science projects and field studies.
• Explore the ¼ mile long ACTSPeru Rainforest Canopy Walkway in one of the world's most biologically diverse environments.
• Work with fellow educators to explore strategies for using the Amazon as a vehicle for incorporating STEM education, inquiry-based learning, and sustainability science education into your classroom.

 

Get the details and download a syllabus and scholarship application at:

http://amazonworkshops.com/educator-academy/  

 

Contact program director, Christa Dillabaugh at christa@amazonworkshops.com or 1-800-431-2624 for more information.

 

 

Megan Schrauben

Transitional Executive Director, MiSTEM Network

First Year Director, Council of State Science Supervisors

Department of Technology, Management, and Budget

Lewis Cass Building

320 S. Walnut St.

Lansing, MI  48933

Phone:  517-643-5957

Twitter:  @MeganSchrauben

Website:  www.michigan.gov/mistem

Formative Assessment - GREAT online conversation - Please Join Us

Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network
Michigan Formative Assessment Academy

Learn and Share Math & Science Formative Assessment Strategies

Schedule of Virtual Meetings:

• Amelia Gotwals (Michigan State) - Formative assessment within elementary learning progressions- Sept. 25

• Hilda Borko (Stanford) -Mathematics Formative Assessment working with teachers - October 9 (rescheduling - - watch for updates)

• Alicia Alonzo (Michigan State) - Formative Assessment in Science - October 16

• Sue Allen/Cary Sneider (Engineering Experts) - Formative Assessment and Engineering education November 6

• Megan Bang (Washington) - Equity in Formative Assessment - December 18

• Lorrie Shepard (UC-Boulder) - Formative Assessment - Science January 8

• Bill Penuel (UC-Boulder)- Science formative assessment January 22

• Erin Furtak (UC-Boulder) - Formative assessment cycle, Math and Science - February 12

• Carla Zembal-Saul (Penn State) - Science and Mathematics formative assessment through talk February 26

• Phil Bell (Washington) - Science formative assessment March

Logging In to Join - Phone or Computer

All meetings will be from 4:00-5:30 Eastern Standard Time Join us.

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/7346128780

Or iPhone one-tap :

   US: +16699006833,,7346128780#  or +14086380968,,7346128780#

Or Telephone：

   Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location)：

       US: +1 669 900 6833  or +1 408 638 0968  or +1 646 876 9923

   Meeting ID: 734 612 8780

Post Meeting Recordings will be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B7TW9npE6jZhdjh4ZlVCZ2E4Qlk?usp=sharing

  

To share ideas, or to ask questions, contact Mary Starr, Exec. Director, MMSCN starrm@mimathandscience.org

The Academy is developed as part of TESLA, a multi-year project funded by MDE through the MMSCN.

Michigan Wildlife Education - Sign Up for Free Lessons by September 30th

From: Michigan DNR <MIDNR@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 1:46 PM
Subject: Know any K-12 students or teachers? Get Michigan's wildlife into their classroom

 

The deadline to register for the DNR's free wildlife educational opportunities is approaching.

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Wildlife Education

Know any K-12 students or teachers? Get Michigan's wildlife into their classroom! The deadline to register for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' free wildlife educational opportunities is approaching. These resources offer educators a fun way to integrate the state's unique flora and fauna into their curriculum, while still meeting required educational standards. Programs are available for kindergarten through 12th grades: Elk University is offered for ninth through 12th grades. A Year in the Life of a Michigan Black Bear is available to sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Go Wild for Michigan's Wildlife is offered to kindergarten through fifth grades. Educators are asked to register for these classroom programs by Sept. 30. To register, educators can visit mi.gov/dnrteachers and click on "Wildlife Education and Outreach," then select the program(s) they are interested in. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

Consultant Position for NSF Study

FYI - This sounds interesting!

Laura

Greetings,

Please see the message below for a job opportunity related to science task development for a National Science Foundation (NSF) research study. If you are interested in applying for the position, please go to: http://etscareers.pereless.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=83080.viewjobdetail&CID=83080&JID=249900&BUID=2538.

Sincerely,

Jamie

Jamie N. Mikeska, Ph.D.

Associate Research Scientist

Student and Teacher Research Center

Educational Testing Service is seeking graduate students in science education and science teachers from elementary or middle schools to work with research and test development staff in a project related to elementary science instruction. The project is focused on developing and validating a set of performance-based tasks delivered within a simulated classroom environment in order to improve preservice elementary teachers’ ability to orchestrate discussions. These tasks will provide opportunities for preservice elementary to facilitate discussions with upper elementary student avatars (third to fifth grades) about the structure/properties of matter. A short description of this NSF project can be found at:http://cadrek12.org/projects/developing-preservice-elementary-teachers-ability-facilitate-goal-oriented-discussions-scie

Previous experience and familiarity with NGSS is required. Physical science content expertise as well as knowledge and/or experience teaching upper elementary science is preferred.

The work will run for approximately 16 months, beginning in September 2017 and ending around December 2018. Work will take place remotely, but participants will be expected to produce specific deliverables based on the project timeline and will be paid based on the time committed to each deliverable. In total, approximately 80 to 120 hours over the course of the 16 month period will be required. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.  

Responsibilities include:

·       Training on the overall project goals and on the process for developing performance-based tasks

·       Developing and revising performance-based science tasks that provide opportunities for preservice elementary teachers to learn how to facilitate discussions in science

To apply, please go to: http://etscareers.pereless.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=83080.viewjobdetail&CID=83080&JID=249900&BUID=2538

Anyone Want to Have FREE Access to the NSTA Learning Center?

Good Morning STEM Leaders,

Please see email below.  Need to have names ASAP of anyone interested.  This is a wonderful FREE science resource that will help you with our new science standards. Get the word out to all science teachers in your building. To Join the group add your name to the list.

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The Math and Science Centers Network has some NSTA Learning Center accounts available. These accounts will be good from June 1 through next school year. 

We are asking that you have a plan to use the Learning Center as part of PD (rather than just handing the accounts over haphazardly). To get those started we need a list of the teachers names and email addresses. Ideally, this would be before Monday(might be able to be a little flexible!)  Please send the list to me as soon as you can. If it's going to be after Monday, please let me know it's coming. 

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I was thinking of the same format we had the last time we did this.  Please ask and forward this to teachers in your building that might be interested.  I want to open it up to all science teachers this time.  If you participated the last time, you can still participate this time.

Meeting Dates for 2017-1018 Learning Center

All meeting will be held at RESA

Email Laura Chambless (chambless.laura@sccresa.org) with any questions.

To Join the group add your name to the list.

Date	Time	Topic/Activities
June 2017	4:45-6:15	NSTA LC Introduction  •      Login •      Overview of resources •      Profile •      Share something you found during the month Collections •      Making and Sharing •      Reviews •      Build and Share a collection during the month
October 2017	4:45-6:15	Build My Library •      Journal Articles •      Webinars •      Attend at least one Webinar •      SciGuides •      Complete one SciPack during the month
December 2017	4:45-6:15	PD Indexer •      Complete a PD Indexer during the month
February 2018	4:45-6:15	Community Features •      Forum •      Cohort Hub •      Private messaging •      Badges and Leader Boards •      Add to Forum discussion during the month
April 2018	4:45-6:15	Blended Learning •      Content Focus Research •      Pedagogy Focus Research
June 2018	4:45-6:15	Sharing Session