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E-Blast April 10, 2008
In this E-Blast
- Leadership
- Building a Presence
- MDE Science
- K-12 Science
- High School Science
- Middle and High School Science
- Middle School Science
- Elementary and Middle School Science
- Elementary School Science
- April Contest and March Winners
- Tools and Resources
- Upcoming Events and Opportunities
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Here are your science education resources and announcements for April 10, 2008 provided by Building a Presence for Science. 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 - Building a Presence
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
If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities. Maya Angelou
Thank you to Herm Boatin, Science Consultant and Adjunct Professor of Biology at University of Michigan-Dearborn, for contributing this leadership quote.
Building a Presence
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MDE Science
Changes to MEAP
To simplify the administration of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) and the Michigan Merit Exam (MME), and to enhance the validity of its assessments, the Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability announces the following changes, effective Fall 2008 (Spring 2009 for MME).
All MEAP assessments will be shortened to allow ONE-DAY administration of each MEAP session, with Mathematics, ELA session 1, ELA session 2, and science or social studies each on a separate day. Students will be able to complete all MEAP testing within FOUR school days.
MEAP Science will replace two of the four constructed response items in each grade with six multiple-choice items. This will reduce the amount of time needed for the Science assessment.
Biology SCAS Test Blueprint
The Biology Secondary Credit Assessment System (SCAS) is a 94-point test. Each multiple-choice item will count for one point. Each constructed-response (CR) item will count for up to three points. OEAA will provide scoring rubrics for the CR items.
Background: The Biology High School Content Expectations include 57 essential Science Content Expectations (SCEs) and 62 core SCEs. These 119 SCEs are grouped into five curriculum standards:
- B1. Inquiry, Reflection, and Social Implications
- B2. Organization and Development of Living Systems
- B3. Interdependence of Living Systems and the Environment
- B4. Genetics
- B5. Evolution and Biodiversity
The number of SCEs varies across the standards.
All Michigan high school students must complete one credit of Biology. The Biology credit is awarded for instruction and course work that incorporates the 57 essential and 62 core SCEs. Further, all Michigan students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in high school science, which includes the essential Biology SCEs (as well as the essential Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics SCEs).
The Michigan Merit Examination (MME), in part, measures student performance on the essential Biology SCEs. Further, the ACT component of the MME assesses some of the essential SCEs within the Inquiry, Reflection, and Social Implication standard, which could use a Biology theme. Since all high school students take the MME, the Biology SCAS will include one test item for each SCE selected using a 50% random sample (n=28) of the Biology essential SCEs taken across all five standards. These 28 items will all be multiple-choice (MC). The Biology SCAS test will include one test item for each of the 62 core SCEs across the five Biology standards. These 62 items include 60 MC and two constructed-response (CR) items. Each CR item will align to a uni que core SCE from the Inquiry, Reflection, and Social Implications standard.
The OEAA expects to post the Biology SCAS onto OEAAs Secure website by May 8. The OEAA will have then posted four SCAS tests, Algebra, Biology, English 10, and Geometry on the OEAA Secure website. School district may gain access to these tests through their MEAP Coordinator. If you have questions, please contact:
Rodger Epp, MDE Science Assessment Consultant, at
EppR@michigan.gov
Change to Elementary and Middle School MEAP Science Test
The OEAA has modified the blueprints for both the elementary and middle school MEAP science tests. Both the Fall 2008 and 2009 science tests will reflect these blueprint changes. These changes should reduce the time needed by students to take the test and the administrative cost of the t ests. Further, these changes will increase the number of benchmarks assessed. Both tests will remain aligned to the Michigan Science Content Expectations (Summer 2000) for the Fall 2008 and 2009 test cycles.
Elementary School Science MEAP - The operational test will have a total of 47 items; 45 multiple-choice (MC) items and two constructed-response (CR) items. This change is an increase of six MC items and a decrease of two CR items from the Fall 2007 test. The test will also include eight field-test items; seven MC items and one CR item. Only the 47 operational test items will be used to measure student performance in science. The test will have 51 points, one point for each MC item, and up to three points for each CR item. The test point total has not changed from prior years.
Middle School Science MEAP - The operational test will have a total of 54 items; 52 multiple-choice (MC) items and two constructed-response (CR) items. This change is an increase of six MC items and a decrease of two CR items from the Fall 2007 test. The test will also include eight field-test items; seven MC items and one CR item. Only the 54 operational test items will be used to measure student performance in science. The test will have 58 points, one point for each MC item, and up to three points for each CR item. The test point total has not changed from prior years.
The OEAA will begin to assess Michigans new K-7 science curriculum in Fall 2010.
If you have questions, please contact:
Rodger Epp, MDE Science Assessment Consultant, at
EppR@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Education Searches for a Talent Pool
Here is a letter sent from Superintendent Michael Flanagan, requesting teachers to apply for the Michigan Talent Pool:
The Michigan Department of Education maintains a file of emerging classroom leaders that consists of a cadre of distinguished teachers and principals. These educators may be considered for membership on advisory boards and task forces, as well as candidates for special recognition programs. Your recommendations will identify educators who will be of great value to your community and state and who may also ultimately receive prestigious recognition.
We are very fortunate to have a rich base of veteran secondary educators represented in our current talent pool. These educators have been and continue to be a valuable resource in our state efforts. What is particularly lacking at this time is representation from elementary (PK-6) educators relatively new to the profession who demonstrate unusual instructional and leadership ability. Such persons exhibit strong potential for professional leadership and inspiring presence that impacts students , colleagues, and the community.
Do you know a relatively new PK-6 educator who is illustrative not only of our States, but also the Nations best? Whose lessons provide models for others? Who has distinguished her/himself above and beyond established top-quality professionals in many of our schools? A minimum of five years in education is a must. Candidates are building-level personnel. They are typically classroom teachers as opposed to specialists and are recognized by peers and supervisors as unique in their growth. Previous recognition is not required. In fact, of special interest are educators who are outstanding, but have not received public recognition.
Please provide succinct and specific information regarding one to three candidates on the online form, accessed via
http://www.michigan.gov/talentpool
All questions must be answered. Please include a one-page narrative that addresses how the candidate meets the criteria mentioned in this letter, and also a current resume. Please fax or e-mail a current resume and complete the online nomination process for each candidate by May 1, 2008. Faxes should be sent to Ms. Jean Shane at 517.335.4575. Questions may be directed to Jean at shanej@michigan.gov or 517.241.2375.
I urge you to take the time to recommend PK-6 grade educators. It is time to highlight the efforts of those who dedicate their professional lives to the children of the state of Michigan. If you find your time is constrained, please feel free to forward this request to an associate. Your cooperation and assistance are greatly appreciated.
K-12 Science
MSELA Spring Dinner Meeting
The spring dinner meeting for the Michigan Science Education Leaders Association (MSELA) will be on May 13, 2008 from 4:30 – 7:30 at the Environmental Discovery Center at the Indian Springs Metropark in White Lake, MI. The Environmental Discovery Center features 60 acres of restored and created native ecosystems including ponds, wetlands and prairies. A 20,000 square-foot building with classrooms, a biology lab, a 200-person event room and exhibit areas is the focal point of the EDC. Topics for the dinner meeting will include: Exploring the Educational Center; Dinner; Presentation by the Indian Springs Staff; Business Meeting; and MDE Updates. For more information, please contact Theron Blakeslee at:
tblakesl@tds.net
Free Event to Demystify Your Digital Life
You are cordially invited to attend the Wayne State University Event DEMYSTIFY YOUR DIGITAL LIFE at Wayne State University. Please RSVP by e-mail to:
ieeewsu@gmail.com
DEMYSTIFY YOUR DIGITAL LIFE
When? MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008 @7:00-9:45PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2008 @7:00-9:45PM
Where? 46 Helen L. Deroy, Wayne State University, 5203 Cass, Detroit, MI 48202
Are you interested in science and technology? Are you curious how modern electronics like laptops, desktops, game consoles, TVs and DVD players, digital cameras and PDAs work? You are in luck! The Computer Organization and Design class (ECE 4680) and the IEEE Student Branch in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Wayne State University are organizing a two day event in which the students of this senior-level class will give presentations on various modern computer technologies.
Free Admission!
Open to public, including high- school, college, and university students and their parents
Refreshments will be served
Come learn about new computer technologies
Know how computer engineers make things happen
Network with Wayne State faculty and students
Topics to be covered:
Microprocessor Design Project Demonstrations
Multicore Microprocessors: Intel Core 2, IBM Power 6, Sun T2
HD-DVD and Blu-Ray Technologies
USB Flash Drive
Graphics Technologies: Graphics Card, Plasma, DLP, LCD
Storage Technologies: RAID
DDR SDRAM Memory Technologies
PCI Express Bus Technology
Wireless Card Architecture
Embedded Systems: PDA Architectures , High Resolution Camera Architecture
Please RSVP by e-mail to:
ieeewsu@gmail.com
or call the IEEE Office at (313) 577–3809
2008 Discovery Education/3M Young Scientist Challenge
Discovery Education and 3M are proud to partner with NASA for the 2008 Young Scientist Challenge. Currently in its 10th year, the YSC encourages the exploration of science among Americas youth and promotes the importance of science communication at a critical age when interest in science begins to decline.
The challenge sponsors are looking for a few great students and teachers who can inspire others with their enthusiasm for science and their ability to communicate. What does it take to be Americas Top Young Scientist or Americas Top Science Teacher? Students in grades 5-8 and teachers of grades K-12 are being asked to create a short (1-2 minute) video about one of this years scientific topics, which all relate to this years theme, The Science of Space. Participants should enter their videos online and w ill become eligible to win a trip to Washington, D.C., in the fall to compete in the YSC finals at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center.
Science teachers who are interested in participating must be members of the Discovery Educator Network. Becoming a member is easy and registration is free. To become a member, visit: http://community.discoveryeducation.com/about/become_discovery_educator
Video topics and registration information can be found online at: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/youngscientist
Videos will be accepted through June 15, 2008. Finalists will be announced this summer, and the competition finals will take place Oct. 4-7, 2008. Questions about the competition may be sent to YSC@discovery.com
Earth Day Enthusiasts
No matter where you are located in Michigan, you invited to join in the celebration of Earth Day! Visit the NEW addition to the Environmental Education section of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) website, EARTH DAY MICHIGAN!
Go to: http://www.michigan.gov/deq
Click on Environmental Education
Click on Earth Day Activities
Earth Day Michigan is an online map of the state, which identifies Earth Day 2008 events. By clicking on a particular region, you may view celebrations in that area with event descriptions and a link to their webpages for more information. This site will be updated on an ongoing basis. If you are aware of events that are not yet listed, please inform Ms. Rebecca Quackenbush at quackenbushr@michigan.gov.
NASA Mission Educator Fellowship Opportunity
This is an announcement of opportunity to become a MESSENGER Educator Fellow. MESSENGER is a NASA Discovery mission that w as launched in 2004. In January 2008, MESSENGER became only the second spacecraft ever to fly by Mercury, and the first to take pictures of the previously unseen side of the planet. After two more flybys, MESSENGER will go into orbit around Mercury in 2011 to begin a year-long, comprehensive study of the planet.
They are recruiting 30 practicing teachers or teacher trainers to become the next cadre of MESSENGER Educator Fellows. These Fellows help bring the excitement of this challenging mission to classrooms nationwide by training teachers on the Solar System-focused education materials written in support of the mission. The Fellowship includes an all-expense paid five-day training workshop in Washington, DC, in June 2008.
Applications are due April 18, 2008. If you have questions, please contact
Harri Vanhala, Ph.D.
hvanhala@usra.edu
High School Science
PD and Stipends in the Battle Creek Area
Building Lessons and Aligning Science Teaching in Battle Creek (BLAST - BC) is an upcoming professional development opportunity for high school science teachers within driving distance of the Battle Creek Region. It includes PD that is relevant to you:
- Collaboratively develop new lessons consistent with new High School Content Expectations (HSCE) in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics
- Pilot test developed lessons
- Evaluate effectiveness of new lessons
- Revise and share lessons with all teachers in the Battle Creek Region
Benefits:
90+ contact hours of professional development
9 State Board Continuing Education Units (SB-CEUs*) or 3 graduate credits at WMU (o ptional - tuition required)
$3,000 stipend paid directly to participants upon completion of the program
Commitments required:
Attendance at all 90+ hours of PD sessions
Willingness to observe peers lessons and to be observed by facilitators and peers
Tentative schedule: All meetings tentatively scheduled to be held at Battle Creek Central
Eight evening meetings (one per month): 4:45 - 8:45
2008: October 6, November 3, and December 1.
2009: January 12, February 2, March 2, April 13, May 4.
Two week-long meetings in the summer: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
August 18-22, 2008
June 15-19, 2009
For more information, please contact Herb Fynewever at Western Michigan University at:
269-387-5393
herb.fynewever@wmich.edu
Michigan High School Math and Science Symposium
Now is the time to register your students and staff to attend the Michigan High School Math and Science Symposium (MHSMSS). The MHSMSS is a time-proven and award-winning program that gives ALL high school students an opportunity to share their high school research findings in a friendly forum. Students may participate as presenters or observers. Presenters have about 10 - 15 minutes to share their research before an audience of fellow researchers and observers. Parents, teachers and future researchers can participate as observers. Presenters, like their professional peers, not only gain the satisfaction of a capstone event and gaining insight from other researchers, they also add to their student resume and make themselves more marketable for scholarships and college admissions. The date of the event is April 25, 2008. The deadline to register is April 11.
For more information go to:
http://www.gvsu.edu/rmsc/
and click on Michigan High School Math and Science Symposium
Middle and High School Science
Environmental Education Workshop
Leopold Education Project: Striving for a Land Ethic
Date: 26 April 2008
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Place: CMUs Neithercutt Nature Study Area
This fast-paced, fun and fact-filled workshop will leave you laughing as you dive into the mating rituals of our native birds, fascinated as you study tracking and reading the landscape, inspired as you read, reflect and contemplate the words of Leopold, and confident in activities designed to help you lead your classroom outdoors. These activi ties, correlated to Michigan Benchmarks, cover plant, bird, and track identification, habitat studies, ecological relationships, stewardship values, journaling and more; they will also change your way of teaching the natural sciences – understanding becomes real when students can see, touch and experience the natural world around them. In this environmental education workshop, hands-on participation in a number of Leopold Education Project (LEP) activities will provide basic but highly useful information in Michigan natural history and conservation ethics, preparing educators to successfully and efficiently use curriculum materials with students. Each participant receives lunch, the LEP Teachers Guide, A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold, outdoor Task Cards, and many additional supplemental materials.
Who Should Attend? 5-12 grade educators (science, language arts, math, art, history), home-schoolers, non-formal educators, natural resource profe ssionals, 4-H and Scout leaders, conservation leaders and anyone interested in learning more about fostering a relationship between our youth and the natural world. This is a great project for schools with outdoor classrooms or habitat sites, but they are not necessary – lessons can be taught in any outdoor area/playground.
Cost? FREE! This workshop is sponsored by Michigan Pheasants Forever. For questions or registration, please contact: Liz Roxberry at: lydia101579@netscape.net or 517-930-4562
Spring 2008 Cassini Scientist for a Day Contest
The Cassini Scientist for a Day contest challenges students to become NASA scientists studying Saturn. Participants are challenged to examine three target images taken by Cassini and choose the one that they think will yield the best scientific results. This choice must then be explained in a 500-word essay.
The contest is open to all students in the United States from grades 5-12, working alone or in groups of up to four students. The essays will be divided into three groups: grades 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12. All submissions must be students original work. Each student can submit only one entry. Deadline for Spring 2008 submissions is noon Pacific time (3 p.m. EDT) on May 8, 2008 . For more information, visit: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/education/scientist/
If you have questions about this contest, please e-mail your inquiries to scientistforaday@jpl.nasa.gov
e-Mentoring Applications for 2008-2009 Available April 14
e-Mentoring for Student Success (eMSS) is recruiting 1st – 3rd year middle and high school science teachers to participate in an innovative online mentoring project. Mentees will work online with exp erienced science educators, research scientists and other new teachers.
e-Mentoring for Student Success (eMSS) is currently recruiting experienced (5+ years) middle and high school science teachers to participate in an innovative online mentoring project. Veteran teachers distinguish themselves by being selected as an eMSS mentor. Mentors play a crucial role in the eMSS online community of learners as they guide mentees and collaborate with eMSS colleagues across the country. Mentors and mentees are matched by content area and grade level.
Registrations for the 2008-2009 school year will be accepted until May 1, 2008. For more information, please visit: http://emss.nsta.org
For questions pertaining to the eMentoring for Student Success, please e-mail: emss@newteachercenter.org
Middle School Science
Earth Day Photo Contest for Middle School Students
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies is sponsoring an Earth Day photo contest for middle school students. Interested students are asked to photograph something that is changing in their local environment. They are to take the photo between Tuesday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 29. The change could be occurring in the students backyard, outside the students school, in a local park or even off in the distance. Participants must research and write an explanation of the change documented in the photograph. The contest is open to all U.S. students in grades 5-8. Entries must be received by e-mail or postmarked by May 9, 2008.
For more information about the contest and how teachers can use it in the classroom, visit:
http://www.strategies.org/EarthDayPhoto
If you have questions about the contest, please e-mail your inquiries to info@strategies.org
Elementary and Middle School School Science
LIMA Challenge for Students in Grades 4-8
In this challenge, students become scientists and propose Antarctic research. The Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica (LIMA) is the first true-color high-resolution satellite view of the Antarctic continent. Using this view of Antarctica, students must develop a research question and debate the value of studying the chosen feature. Registration is currently open and educational resources are available online.
For more information, visit http://quest.nasa.gov/challenges/
Elementary School Science
April is Children and Nature Awareness Month
The Children and Nature Network:
http://www.cnaturenet.org
has designated April as Children and Nature Awareness Month. Please visit their website as they help build a movement to reconnect children and nature.
April Contest and March Winners
This month we have seven wonderful gifts to give away. Each prize is a ring and ball apparatus. The purpose of the apparatus is to demonstrate the expansion or contraction of metals. It consists of two brass rods with insulated handles. One of the rods has a ring and the other one has a ball of approximate diameter 25mm, attached at the end. The brass ball passes through the ring when both are at room temperature, but when the ball is heated it e xpands and can not pass through the ring.
To win one of these prizes, send an email to:
David Bydlowski
bydlowd@resa.net
State Coordinator for Building a Presence
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 5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, and 65 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 Building a Presence Network.
Congratulations to our BaP March Winners. They are:
- Karen Beaubien, St. Raphael School in Garden City
- Gretchen Connors, Sandusky Middle School
- Linda Sullivan, Manistee Middle School
- Dave Grimes, Benzie County Central Schools in Honor
- Darrell Bechtel, Croswell Lexington High School
- Susan December, Madison Elementary in Dearborn Heights
- Stacey Knoblauch, Cole Academy in Lansing
- Gary Cieniuch, Livonia Public Schools
Tools and Resources
Free ACT Prep:
http://www.mivhs.org/content.cfm?id=667
Archived Michigan BaP e-Blasts:
http://msta-mich.org/bap
Grants:
http://sciguides.nsta.org/internet/grants.aspx
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.html
http://www.edweek.org/ew/section/grants/index.html
High School Companion Documents:
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_38684_28760-171474--,00.html
High School Science Expectations:
http://mi.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-42814---,00.html
K-6 Inquiry PD Resources:
http://www.exploratorium.edu/IFI
K-7 Science Content Expectations:
http://mi.gov/documents/mde/Complete_Science_GLCE_12-12-07_218314_7.pdf
K-7 Science Content Expectations Podcasts:
iTunes Music Store then search for K-7.
K-12 Online Science Assessment Tool:
http://www.macombschools.org/scienceassessment
Internet Resources Correlated to the MCF and the MMC:
http://www.svsu.edu/mathsci-center/uploads/science
Michigan Merit High School Graduation Requirements FAQ for Science:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/faq15_178607_7.pdf
Science Music 24/7 on the Internet:
http://live365.com/stations/trappedinlab
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- April 11, 2008: Deadline to enter the National Transportation Week 5th Grade Poster Contest. For more information, please visit: http://www.ntweek.org
- April 11, 2008: Deadline to apply for the American Water Works Grants. For more information, please visit: http://www.mi-water.org/miawwa/index.html
- April 13-19, 2008: National Environmental Education Week. For more information, please visit: http://dev.eeweek.org/
- April 18, 2008: Deadline to apply for the 2008 Lake Michigan Exploration Workshop sponsored by COSEE. For more information, please visit: http://coseegreatlakes.net/events/lakemichigan
- April 22, 2008: Earth Day. For more information, please visit: http://www.earthday.net/earthday2008.aspx
- April 25, 2008: National DNA Day. For more information, please visit: http://www.genome.gov/dnaday
- April 25, 2008: Michigan High School Math and Science Symposium to be held at the GVSU Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, please visit: http://www.gvsu.edu/rmsc/index.cfm?id=8A9198AF-A3E3-6DED-E79756D505F95C17
- April 26, 2008: Leopold Education Project-Striving for a Land Ethic Environmental Workshop at Central Michigan Universitys Neithercutt Nature Study Area. For more information, please contact Liz Roxberry at: Lydia101579@netscape.net
- May 1, 2008: Deadline to apply for the electronic Mentoring for Student Success (eMSS) Project. For more information, please visit: http://emss.nsta.org
- May 1, 2008: Deadline for Elementary Teachers to apply for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Award. For more information, please visit: http://www.paemst.org/controllers/home.cfc?method=view
- May 9, 2008: Deadline to apply for the Toyota International Teacher Program to the Galapagos Islands for 6-12 Grade Teachers. For more information, please visit: http://www.iie.org/programs/toyota/galapagos/galapagos_main_w_links.html
- May 13, 2008: MSELA Spring Dinner Meeting at the Environmental Discovery Center at the Indian Springs Metropark, in White Lake, MI. For more information, please contact Theron Blakeslee at: tblakesl@tds.net
- May 15, 2008: Deadline for Middle School Teachers to apply for the Discovery Education LIVE Green Teacher Grants. For more information, please visit: http://livegreen.discoveryeducation.com/
- May 31, 2008: Deadline to apply for Chemistry teachers to apply for Grants and Scholarships from the Hach Chemical Foundation. For more information, please visit: http://www.hachscientificfoundation.org/outreach.shtml
- June 25, 2008: Curriculum Integration Conference to be held at Holt High School. Registration information will be available soon.
- July 1, 2008: Deadline to apply to become an astronaut. For more information, please visit: http://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/recruit.html
- July 14-18, 2008: CSI Lawrence Tech Forensics Workshop. For more information, please visit: http://www.ltu.edu/arts_sciences/master_science_ed/forensic.asp
- July 14-18, 2008: Free Materials Science Workshop for Middle School and High School teachers, to be held in Ann Arbor, MI. To register, please visit: http://www.asmfoundation.org/portal/site/asm/Foundation/MaterialsCamp/
- July 27 – August 1, 2008: Project Inspire Training for 2nd – 4th Teachers to be held at Purdue University. To apply, please visit: https://engineering.purdue.edu/INSPIRE
- October 18, 2008: MDSTA Fall Conference at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI. For more information, please visit: http://mdsta.org
- October 23, 2008: Science MEAP Test for 5th and 8th Grade Students in Michigan.
- October 28, 2008: Science MEAP Test Make-Up for 5th and 8th Grade Students in Michigan.
- February 12, 2009: Charles Darwin Bicentennial Day. For more information, please visit: http://darwinday.org/englishL/assistevent/index.html
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