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E-Blast for October 8, 2009
In this E-Blast
- Leadership
- The Science Matters Network in Michigan
- Science Humor
- MEAP, MMC, and MDE Science
- Science Matters to Parents
- Student Activities and Opportunities
- Grants
- K-12 Science
- High School Science
- Middle School and High School Science
- Middle School Science
- Elementary School Science
- October Contest
Here are your science education resources and announcements for October 8, 2009 provided by the Science Matters Network. These science education highlights are emailed to Key Leaders, Points of Contact and State Partners. Please forward them on to other science educators in your school. If you have questions or comments, please forward them to:
David Bydlowski
Michigan Coordinator - Science Matters Network
bydlowd@resa.net
http://nsta.org/bap
http://www.msta-mich.org/bap
or
Sue Campbell
MSTA Representative
sue@ucia2.com
http://www.msta-mich.org
1. Leadership
A leader must have the courage to act against an expert's advice.
James Callaghan, Politician
Thank you to Herm Boatin, Science consultant and lecturer, University of Michigan-Dearborn, for contributing this leadership quote.
2. The Science Matters Network In Michigan
Changes in Today's eBlast
I hope you like some of the changes in this week's eBlast. There is a new section entitled Student Activities and Opportunities. This section includes things that students can do and get involved in on their own. Even though the activities or opportunities could be part of a class they can also be done on their own, by the student. Another new category is Grants. The last change is the elimination of the Upcoming Events, Deadlines and Opportunities section. The calendar is not gone but has been incorporated into the other sections. I hope you like the changes. If you have any comments, send them to David Bydlowski at: bydlowd@resa.net
Twitter and Win a Prize
Do you like to twitter and tweet? If so, the Michigan Science Matters Network eBlast is going to be doing a study on the effectiveness of twitter as an aid to our eBlast. We will be running a four-week study to collect data on the value of Twitter with the eBlast. If you are one of the first 20 people that volunteer to be part of this study, you will receive a prize for your efforts. All you have to do is to go to:
http://twitter.com
then click on Find on Twitter.
Then type in K12Science for the account you are looking for.
You will receive one tweet per day, then you will be asked your comments on the twitter experience. After that, you will receive your prize. Once again, we are only looking for an experimental group of about 20 people.
Science Humor
Actual Written Excuses Given to Teachers
"Please excuse Dianne from being absent yesterday. She was in bed with Gramps."
"Please excuse Johnnie for being. It was his father's fault."
"Please excuse Ray Friday from school. He has very loose vowels."
MEAP, MMC, and MDE Science
You Can Review Items for Future MEAP Assessments
In order to ensure the highest quality for Michigan assessments, assessment items developed for Grades 3 through 9 MEAP are reviewed each year by hundreds of Michigan educators, in addition to the traditional field-testing and item reviews. As a part of this process, MEAP staff and Pearson will be conducting statewide field reviews during the last week of October and the first week of November. During that time, Michigan educators will be given an opportunity to review recently written test items under strict conditions of security and confidentiality. All applicants must be browser-literate, since the reviews will involve use of an online item-development computer application.
Each site will hold at least one half-day session, with eight of the ten sites also offering a second session. The morning sessions begin with registration at 8:00 AM, followed by computer system training at 8:30 AM. Morning sessions end at 2:00 PM. The afternoon sessions begin with registration at 10:30 AM, followed by computer system training at 11:00 AM. Afternoon sessions end by 4:30 PM. A light lunch will also be provided. The locations, dates and times are listed below.
- Marquette: Monday October 26 - Marquette-Alger RESA - AM session only
- Alpena: Tuesday October 27 - Alpena Community College - AM session only, ending at 12:00 PM
- Traverse City: Wednesday, October 28 - Northwestern Michigan College - AM and PM sessions
- Muskegon: Thursday, October 29 - Muskegon Community College - AM and PM sessions
- Grand Rapids: Friday, October 30 - New Horizon Computer Learning Center - AM and PM sessions
- Detroit (Wayne RESA): Monday, November 2 - Wayne County RESA - AM and PM sessions
- Ann Arbor: Tuesday, November 3 - Ann Arbor/Washtenaw ISD - AM and PM sessions
- Kalamazoo: Wednesday, November 4 - Kalamazoo Valley Community College M-TEC - AM and PM sessions
- Lansing: Thursday, November 5 - Lansing PSC (Performance Scoring Center) - AM & PM sessions
- Bay City: Friday, November 6 - Delta College Planetarium Learning Center - AM and PM sessions
No more than four teachers may apply per district (one for each of the four content areas-English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies). Priority will be given to having as many districts participate as possible, so even if four teachers apply from a district it is possible that only one application will be accepted. Districts will be considered for slots on a first-come, first-served basis, so the earlier an application is submitted, the better chance that one or more will be accepted. The registration deadline is Tuesday, October 13. If your application is accepted, you will receive a confirmation email from MDE by Tuesday, October 20. Your confirmation email will be proof that your application was accepted, so please bring a print-out of the confirmation email with you to your session. If for any reason you are confirmed to attend but cannot come, you may send a substitute. Walk-ins will not be able to participate. This is a purely voluntary activity. Participants will not receive any compensation or other accommodations beyond the professional development that comes as a benefit of taking part in this activity.
Please follow the link below to apply to participate:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Hxx7w_2fr981Xeiw5C5hFx5Q_3d_3d
If you have any questions regarding this email, please call (877) 560-8378.
One Year Delay of Implementation of the Michigan School Accreditation System
The following is an important memorandum provided by Sally Vaughn, Deputy MDE Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer:
It had been anticipated that the new Michigan School Accreditation System (MI-SAS) would have final legislative approval in time to implement MI-SAS for the 2009-2010 school year. However, because of the focus the House and Senate have had to put toward resolving Michigan's budget, approval has not yet been received. Because significant lead-time is required for defining and building the new system before it can be implemented, it is now too late to have the development complete in time for the 2009-2010 school year. Therefore, we will continue to pursue legislative approval in order to implement MI-SAS for the first time in the 2010-2011 school year. In the interim, the existing school accreditation system (Education YES!) will be continued for the 2009-2010 school year. The school self-reports will continue to be completed as they were last year. An announcement will soon be coming of the opening of the website for completing the school self-reports. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability at oeaa@michigan.gov.
Michigan Merit Examination Content Coverage
Due to change in state law in 2008, the Michigan Department of Education must designate which high school content expectation (HSCEs) should be taught by the middle of eleventh grade. These content expectations would then be eligible to be measured on the MME which is given in the spring of eleventh grade. This provides more clarity for both educators and the students on what should be taught before and tested on the MME. Beginning in the spring of 2010, the current version of the Science HSCEs that will be eligible for inclusion on the MME, is as follows: 100% of essential Science HSCEs. Essential Science HSCEs are defined as eligible for inclusion on the MME. All essential Science HSCEs are to be taught before the MME.
Upcoming Deadlines
October 13, 2009: Deadline to apply to participate in the future MEAP review process. For more information, please call: 877-560-8378
October 22, 2009: Initial Test Date for the 5th and 8th grade science MEAP assessments.
October 21, 2010: Initial Test Date for the 5th and 8th grade science MEAP assessments.
Science Matters to Parents
More Tips for Busy Parents
Do you panic when your child comes home from school asking for help with his or her science fair project? Do you ever wonder how you can help your child learn science? You are not alone. Many parents-especially those who didn't pursue careers in science-may be apprehensive, sometimes even fearful, about this endeavor. Here are some tips that you might like to try:
Encourage girls and boys equally. Many fathers might be inclined to fix a problem for a daughter without challenging her to find the solution on her own. Many girls are left out of challenging activities simply because of their gender. Be aware that both girls and boys need to be encouraged and exposed to a variety of subjects at a very early age.
Do science together. Children, especially elementary-age children, learn better by investigating and experimenting. Simple investigations done together in the home can bolster what your child is learning in the classroom. Check with your child's teacher on what your child is currently learning in class and what activities you can explore at home. There are also many books on the market and numerous websites that present ideas for investigations. For example: Using a penny and a water dropper, ask your child to guess how many drops of water will fit on top of it. Ask your child to count the drops as he or she drops them on the penny. Why doesn't the water spill off after a few drops? Water molecules across the surface are attracted to each other. The attraction is strong enough to allow the water to rise above the penny without spilling. At some point, the molecules of water can no longer hold together and spill off the penny.
Obtain science resources. Follow up science discussions, home experiments, or classroom lessons with books, magazines, CDs, and other resources. Science themes will be reinforced through further exploration, and over time your family will have plenty of resources on which to draw.
For more ideas, visit:
http://www.nsta.org/sciencematters/tips.aspx
Student Activities and Opportunities
K-6 Students Can Become the Mayor of Amphibiville But the Deadline is October 9
November's political elections won't be the only hotly contested race in town. The Detroit Zoo's Amphibiville, a two-acre wetland village that is home to the National Amphibian Conservation Center, is seeking a new mayor for a two-year term. The Mayor of Amphibiville will be officially sworn in and receive a plaque inscribed with his/her name displayed in the National Amphibian Conservation Center, a certificate acknowledging his/her position as Mayor of Amphibiville, a plush frog, recognition on the Detroit Zoo's website and a one-year family membership.
To join the race, candidates 6-12 years old who live in Michigan must submit an essay of 100 words or less on why they should be Mayor of Amphibiville. All entries must be submitted by October 9, 2009, to PR1@dzs.org or to Mayor of Amphibiville, Detroit Zoological Society, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, Mich. 48067. Entries must include the candidate's name, age, address and daytime telephone number. The winner will be announced on Election Day, November 3.
NASA Challenges and Online Games for K-8 Students Focusing on Buzz Lightyear
Mission Patch Design Challenge: Students ages 6-12 will have the opportunity to design a patch to commemorate Buzz Lightyear's mission on the International Space Station and his accomplishment of being the longest serving space ranger. The student with the most creative mission patch and 100-word essay will win a tour of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and a trip to Walt Disney World Resort. NASA will fly the winning patch into space then present it to the contest winner.
Kids in Micro-g Experiment Challenge: Students in the fifth through eighth grades are encouraged to devise experiments to be conducted aboard the space station. The 12 winning experiments will be performed by the end of the school year and videotaped for the winning schools.
For more information about the challenges and to play an online game, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/buzzoniss
High School Citizen Scientists Paper Competition
Youth ages 13-16 are invited to submit original scientific research or position papers to the Citizen Science Technical Board for the 2010 CitizenScience paper competition! Winners will, in addition to publication, have the chance to present their work at the United Nations (UN) Commission on Sustainable Development, convening at UN Headquarters, NYC in 2010.
CitizenScience, the science and technology program of SustainUS, is hosting its annual paper competition. Papers should be written for a non-scientific audience on natural or social science topics related to the economic, social, technological or environmental dimensions of sustainable development addressed by the current session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development. UN CSD-18's topics are: Transport, Chemicals, Waste Management (Hazardous & Solid Waste), Mining, and 10 Year Framework of Programs on Sustainable Consumption & Production Patterns. Papers need not describe original research, though original research is welcome and encouraged.
Submissions from high-school students and undergraduate students will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 1, 2010. Please direct all paper submissions and questions to CitizenScience@SustainUS.org. For more information, competition entry rules, and winning papers from prior years, please visit http://www.sustainus.org/citizenscience
Upcoming Deadlines
October 9, 2009: Deadline for K-12 Students to enter the Tech and Learning's 7th Annual Digital Photography Contest. For more information, please visit: http://www.techlearning.com/section/PortraitsofLearning
December 15, 2009: Deadline for high school students to register for the Spirit of Innovation Awards. For more information, please visit: http://www.conradawards.com
January 31, 2010: Last day for 7th - 12th grade students to enter the DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition. For more information, please visit: http://www.arborday.org/kids/postercontest/?gclid=CLCm54Prr5wCFQebnAod5B5Ckg
January 31, 2010: Deadline for elementary students to enter the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. For more information, please visit: http://www.wecanchange.com
February 2, 2010: Deadline for K-12 students to apply for the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards Program. For more information, please visit: http://www.exploravision.org
March 1, 2010: Deadline for the 2010 Citizen Science Paper Competition for High School Students. For more information, please visit: http://www.sustainus.org/citizenscience
March 15, 2010: Deadline for high school students to enter the DNA Day Essay Contest. For more information, please visit: http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday.shtml
March 15, 2010: Deadline for middle school students to enter the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. For more information, please visit: http://www.wecanchange.com
Grants
Upcoming Deadlines
October 31, 2009: Deadline for Project Learning Tree Greenworks Grants. For more information, please contact Ada Takacs at: takacsa@michigan.gov
November 15, 2009: Deadline to apply for the Seeds of Education Grants. For more information, please visit: http://www.for-wild.org/seedmony.html
January 18, 2010: Deadline to apply for the Toyota Tapestry Grants for K-12 Teachers. For more information, please visit: http://www.nsta.org/pd/tapestry
K-12 Science
Celebrate Geosciences and Planet Earth During October in the Year of Science
Earth is our home. Its rock layers and interactions with the atmosphere, hydrosphere (water and ice) and biosphere (plants and animals) have shaped the way humans live. Our civilizations, energy, resources, food and our health are all directly related to this wonderful planet. The study of those interactions and the underlying structure of the planets' systems is the realm of the geosciences, or more commonly called Earth science.
An often misunderstood science, Earth science is the culmination of ideas from physics, chemistry and biology which are used to understand the history and dynamic nature of our home planet. It is the unifying and holistic science, which helps us to understand our past, present and future. Come and join in celebrating Geosciences and Planet Earth during October in the Year of Science. For additional information, please visit: http://www.yearofscience2009.org/themes_geosciences/celebrate/
On Being a Scientist
Based on the book, On Being a Scientist, this seven-minute video includes interviews with Stephanie J. Bird, co-editor-in-chief of Science and Engineering Ethics at Georgetown University and several new Ph.D.s from a variety of disciplines. Watch it at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIBjGV3OB0o
NOAA Teacher at Sea Program
Have you ever thought about shipping out to sea? This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association program is accepting applications from K-12 teachers for the 2010 field season. The program provides a unique environment for learning and teaching by sending kindergarten through college teachers to sea aboard NOAA research and survey ships to work under the tutelage of scientists and crew. Then, armed with new understanding and experience, teachers bring this knowledge back to their classrooms. Most participants try to sail on cruises offered during the summer, but cruises take place throughout most of the year on a space-available basis. To register, please visit: http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov/
Birds of Prey in Your Classrooms
Are you looking for an exciting way to demonstrate natural science concepts like adaptation, classification, predator /prey relationships and much more? Invite the RAPTORS from the Leslie Science and Nature Center in Ann Arbor, into your classroom. Check out the following program options...
Hunters of the Sky
It's all about survival! Three engaging raptors, e.g. hawks, owls and falcons, will visit your site to demonstrate and model their amazing survival characteristics and techniques.
Night Crew
Allow the owl visitors to engage, delight and educate your students. Classification, conservation and survival techniques are but a few of the topics explored through live birds, activities, and hands-on explorations.
Silent Feathered Friends
Young students take flight as they spin an owl tale. After the story, students will have the opportunity to enjoy hands-on experiences at a touch table and meet a native Michigan owl.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.lesliesnc.org/raptorprograms.htm
Upcoming Deadlines
January 1 - December 31, 2009: The Year of Science. For more information, please visit: http://www.yearofscience2009.org
October 11-17, 2009: Earth Science Week. For more information, please visit: http://www.earthsciweek.org
October 24, 2009: MDSTA Fall Conference at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI. To register, please visit: http://mdsta.org
November 18, 2009: Fall Science Update at Grand Valley State University from 8:00 - 3:00. For more information, please visit: http://www.gvsu.edu/rmsc/index.cfm?action=home.events&eventId=1B30A6B0-A218-7C51-C0723A854DCAF30B
December 31, 2009: Deadline to apply for the NOAA Teacher at Sea Program. For more information, please visit: http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov/
March 4-6, 2010: MSTA Conference in Lansing, MI. For more information, please visit: http://www.msta-mich.org/conference/
March 18-21, 2010: NSTA Conference in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please visit: http://www.nsta.org/conferences/2010phi/?lid=tnavhp
High School Science
New PBS NOVA Web Only Series on The Secret Lives of Scientists
WGBH NOVA Launches new web-only series: "The Secret Life of Scientists" NOVA recently launched a new online resource we think will be useful for high school science teachers looking to encourage student interest in STEM careers. "The Secret Life of Scientists," is a web-only series of videos that introduce the research of individual scientists while providing a glimpse at "secrets" from their personal lives. A new scientist is now being profiled every two weeks online at:
http://www.pbs.org/nova/secretlife
Each new profile includes short video clips that make science and scientists accessible to students, as well as a forum that allows students to ask questions directly of profiled scientists and can be found at:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlife/
Free (If You Share) Professional Development
The 9th Annual Southwest Michigan Science Educators Symposium (SWMSES) will be held this year on Friday, November 6th, 2009. It's FREE if you plan to share a demo, lab, teaching strategy that works! (Otherwise it's $20 just to show up, $10 if you're a pre-service teacher, and add $10 if you register late.)
The foundation of the SWMSES symposium is that Great ideas come from sharing ideas! If you have not come to this symposium yet, you will be amazed at what you can gain in one day. Bring your single best idea: a lab, an activity, a demonstration, a website, a way to give notes, a classroom management idea---any strategy that bring success in your classroom! The sessions are informal share-sessions. Teachers of similar subject matter will be grouped in rooms and will share ideas. A 10-15 minute share is all you need! Then the rest of the group will jump in and share their ideas, activities, or modifications.
This year they are asking teachers to link activities to specific content expectations in the Michigan science curriculum. Don't just sit back and say "I'm here to learn things". Do BOTH! Share one great thing, then spend the rest of your day learning from your peers! Remember: bring something to share in a session for 10 minutes and admission is free! For more information, please visit:
http://www.swmses.org/ or contact Kathy Mirakovits at: KMirakovits@PortagePS.org
Saturday Morning Physics
September marks the start of a new academic year, the return of Michigan Football, and the beginning of a new and exciting year of Saturday Morning Physics (SMP)! The University of Michigan is proud to be starting their 14th year of Saturday Morning Physics on October 10. The lectures are held in 170 Dennison on the U-M central campus (Ann Arbor) from 10:30 to 11:30 am on Saturday mornings and are preceded by refreshments and followed by question-and-answer sessions. Parking is available at the Church Street structure at a cost of $2.00 per vehicle.
Topics include:
- October 10-How Fast is Evolution
- October 17-The Museum of Zoology: A Priceless Collection of Life
- October 24-Protein, Fat, or Politics? Big-Game Hunting in Human Evolution
- October 31-Light of the Living Dead: The Remarkable Radiation from Neutron Stars
There are more topics in November. For more information, please visit:
http://www.saturdaymorningphysics.org
Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Program
The Civil Air Patrol, in partnership with the United States Air Force, the Air Force Association, NASA and many others provide Aerospace Education materials at little or no cost to teachers and schools. Please visit their website at:
http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm
and specifically their Aerospace Education site at: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/aerospace_education/ for more information.
Frontiers in Science Weekend Workshop Series
The Frontiers in Science Weekend Workshops provide opportunities for teachers with secondary science credentials to meet with top researchers on cutting edge scientific developments. Michigan State University faculty present the research over a five-hour period: either two hours Friday evening, and three hours Saturday morning or Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm with an hour for lunch, on the MSU campus. Many teachers have found the retreat atmosphere beneficial because it focuses on new science developments and provides a network of science colleagues with whom to discuss teaching strategies.
Upcoming topics include:
- October 10-The Actin Cytoskeleton: A platform for Innate Immunity Signaling in Plants
- October 30-31-Can Biofuel Landscapes Enhance Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services?
- February 27-The Behavioral Ecology of the Spotted Hyena
If you have questions about the Frontiers in Science Program, please call Margaret Iding, Division of Science and Mathematics Education at 517-355-1708 ext. 105 or email, idingm@msu.edu.
Upcoming Deadlines
October 9, 2009: Dark Matter and Quantum Physics Workshop at the Midland Center for the Arts Alden B. Dow Science Museum. For more information, please contact Alan Gibson at: fziksman@yahoo.com or 248-651-1726.
October 9, 2009: Deadline for high schools to apply for the Green Your School Contest, sponsored by the Student Conservation Association. For more information, please visit: http://www.thesca.org/green-your-school
October 10, 2009: Michigan Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers Fall Meeting at the Midland Center for the Arts. For more information, please visit: http://www.miaapt.org/meeting_next.html
November 9, 2009: 9th Annual Southwest Michigan Science Educators Symposium (SWMSES). For more information, please visit: http://www.swmses.org/
Middle School and High School Science
Earth Science Teachers Needed for Survey and the Deadline is October 10
The Math Science Center at Saginaw Valley State University is currently working on a Title IIA science grant targeting middle and high school earth science teachers. They are working with the premise that some teachers at these grade levels may feel inadequately prepared to teach the required high school earth science content expectations. If this grant is approved, the MSC plans to provide content and lab instruction during two weeks of this coming summer. The workshop would cover geology, meteorology, and astronomy, involve STEM faculty from both SVSU and Delta Colleges and be offered for optional graduate credit. Participants would be paid a $100.00/day stipend to cover most expenses. If you would like to participate, please contact David McCloy by October 10 at: dmccloy@svsu.edu
Upcoming Deadlines
October 12, 2009: Deadline to register for the 2009 Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle Workshop on the Great Lakes campus of Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, MI. For more information please contact Keith Forton at: fortonke@tcaps.net (include ROV application in the subject line)
October 14, 2009: Free Hands-On Vernier Workshop at the Hilton Grand Rapids Airport from 4:00 - 8:00. For more information, please visit: http://www.vernier.com/workshop/
October 15, 2009: Free Hands-On Vernier Workshop at the Doubletree Hotel in Dearborn from 4:00 - 8:00. For more information, please visit: http://www.vernier.com/workshop/
November 30, 2009: Deadline for Grade 6-9 Teachers to apply for the DCAT Making a Difference Award. For more information, please visit: http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx?lid=tnav#dcat
November 30, 2009: Deadline for MS and HS teachers to register for the 2010 Team America Rocketry Challenge. For more information, please visit: http://www.rocketcontest.org
Middle School Science
ISS EarthKAM Fall 2009 Mission
Middle school educators are invited to join NASA for the International Space Station EarthKAM Fall 2009 Mission on Oct. 20-23, 2009. Find out more about this exciting opportunity that allows students to take pictures of Earth from a digital camera on board the International Space Station. ISS EarthKAM is a NASA-sponsored project that provides stunning, high-quality photographs of Earth taken from the space shuttle and International Space Station. Since 1996, ISS EarthKAM students have taken thousands of photographs of Earth by using the World Wide Web to direct a digital camera on select spaceflights and, currently, on the International Space Station.
For more information about the project and to register for the upcoming mission, visit the ISS EarthKAM Home Page at:
http://www.EarthKAM.ucsd.edu
Upcoming Deadlines
October 28, 2009: Urban Middle Level Science Educators Conference in Minneapolis, MN. For more information, please contact Cindy Moss at: cindy.moss@ccms.k12.nc.us
Elementary School Science
Upcoming Deadlines
October 9, 2009: GEMS Hide a Butterfly Workshop at Central Michigan University. For more information, please visit: http://gems.cmich.edu
November 7, 2009: Sowing Seeds Humane Education Workshop from 8:30 - 5:00 at the Detroit Zoo-Ford Education Center. For more information, please send an email to: education@detroitzoo.org
November 30, 2009: Deadline for K-2 Science Teachers to apply for the Zula International Early Science Educator Award. For more information, please visit: http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx?lid=tnavhp#zula
December 18, 2009: Deadline for 4th - 6th grade students and teachers to enter the Disney Planet Challenge. For more information, please visit: http://disney.go.com/planetchallenge
October Contest
This month we have seven wonderful prizes to give away. The prizes are wrist-band flashdrives. They are the type that students used this summer in the Michigan Virtual University Math and Science Summer Camp. You can keep if for yourself, to store data, or give it to one of your students.
To win one of these prizes, send an email to:
David Bydlowski
bydlowd@resa.net
State Coordinator for the Michigan Science Matters Network
You MUST INCLUDE your name AND mailing address AND your school name/district.
You may only enter once and only one entry per email address. Respondents 2, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, and 62 will receive a prize. We will post all of the winners in our next E-Blast. Good luck to you and thank you for being part of the Michigan Science Matters Network.
To subscribe to the Science Matters e-blast, please visit: http://nsta.org/sciencematters
To unsubscribe from the Science Matters e-blast, please contact your Key Leader or email David Bydlowski, Michigan Coordinator for the Building a Presence Science Network, at bydlowd@resa.net.