2016 MSTA Conference - Assistance Available for paying for the Conference

Now accepting applications from teachers and pre-service teachers for assistance in attending the Michigan Science Teachers Associations 63rd Annual Conference, March 4 - 5, 2016, in Lansing Michigan.

Assistance is available for membership, registration, sub-pay, and for pre-service teachers, help in getting to the conference.

For all the details, and to apply, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6BLXWZT

HURRY - DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 10:00 a.m., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH!!

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Teaching Engineering Website

Laura,

 

I found this website that has free resources for making student learning "visible".  Thought I would share this with you and the STEM group.

 

https://www.teachengineering.org/index.php

 

Minna Turrell

 

Thanks Minna for sharing your resource!

 

 

A Framework for K-12 Science Education

All leaders will be receiving a copy of the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Guide to Implementing the Next Generation Science Standards at our next meeting! RESA is coping them and making binders for you. If you want them electronically, click on the links below. 

 

Framework:

http://www.nap.edu/catalog/13165/a-framework-for-k-12-science-education-practices-crosscutting-concepts

 

Guide to Implementing NGSS:

http://www.nap.edu/catalog/18802/guide-to-implementing-the-next-generation-science-standards

 

 

 

 

New Michigan Science Standards

If you haven't heard !!

 

Michigan State Board of Education Adopts New Michigan Science Standards!

November 10, 2015

 

The Michigan State Board of Education adopted a revolutionary and innovative set of Science Standards!  These new Michigan Science Standards will propel current and future Michigan students to increased levels of rigor in Science and Engineering practices.  The Michigan Department of Education used a combination of face to face informational sessions and online surveys engaging the Michigan Community in their understanding of what best practice scientific instruction and expectations hold for its students.  The adoption of the Michigan Science Standards directly correlates to State Superintendent Brian Whiston's vision of making Michigan a top ten state for education!

 

Science Educators, across this great state, will work in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education in implementing these new Michigan Science Standards providing guidance and resources for K-12 classroom teachers.  It is an exciting time to be a Science Instructor in the State of Michigan!

Websites and Blogs to Follow

St. Clair STEM Leaders Blog: stemleaders.blogspot.com
Next Generation Newsletter:  www.nextgenscience.org/newsletter-signup
MDE's Science Home Page: www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_38684_28760---,00.html

See you all soon,
Laura and Jim

MSU Science Festival -April 15-19 FREE and Open to the Public

If anyone is thinking about going, let me know so we can set up a car pool.

 

http://sciencefestival.msu.edu

 

Booklet: https://docs.google.com/a/sccresa.org/file/d/0Byi9vJfkg11NenNiMmtSOUFHOVk/edit

 

 

Great Opportunity for Middle School Science Teachers

This is big news! Our statewide team that has been putting on the Modeling Instruction workshops for high school teachers has gained more funding which allows us to offer a Modeling Instruction Workshop for Middle School teachers. Please see the attached flyer for the application process and please distribute to middle school teachers.

Some key features:

 

Facilitators: Colleen Megowan and George Nelson (Colleen is the Executive Director of the American Modeling Teachers Association)

Dates: June 29 – July 17, 2015 – yes, that's 15 awesome days – 8 AM – 4 PM (July 3^rd will be a half day)

Location: Novi High School

Stipends: up to $1500

Travel Expenses: mileage and lodging for out of area teachers

AMTA Membership: one year provided

Application process: Interested teachers will complete an application and those selected will be sent a link to register.

 

Mike

Science Education Consultant

Oakland Schools