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Journals

  • Fall Journal - Submission Deadline - August 15th
  • Spring Journal - Submission Deadline - January 15th

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Newsletters

  • September 2009 - Submission Deadline - August 3, 2009
  • November 2009 - Submission Deadline - October 5, 2009
  • February 2010 - Submission Deadline - January 5, 2010
  • May 2010 - Submission Deadline - April 12, 2010

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MSTA Journal

If you have comments or questions about the MSTA Journal, please contact Lisa Weise, Journal editor, at lweise@hpsk12.net or by phone at 517-694-2162 (daytime) or 517-646-9410 (evening). You can also submit print submissions by mail to 6070 Valley Trail, Dimondale, MI 48821.

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Current Journal: Spring 2010

MSTA Journal Spring 2010
Volume 55 Number 1
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
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Contents:
  1. The Authentic Science Experience (Members Only)
    Student-Directed Research in a Research Laboratory
    Dr. Reef (Philip D., II) Morse, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, Illinois State University, Director, Steppingstone Magnetic Resonance Training Center
  2. Basic Spectroscopy and the Food Dye Make-Up of Green Skittles
    Addressing the STEM Initiative In Muskegon Schools
    Jennifer Sherburn and Walt Erhardt - Muskegon Area ISD Regional Mathematics and Science Center
  3. Diverse Pedagogical Approaches and Effective Teaching for Chemical Sciences (Members Only)
    Bal Barot, Ph.D., Lake Michigan College
  4. Moss, Beech Trees, and Stemflow
    Integrated Science
    Michelle Frasco, Pinkston Street Elementary School and Christopher Dobson, Grand Valley State University
  5. Integrating the Engineering Design Process in the Kindergarten Science Classroom
    Can Kindergartners Become Engineers?
    Lisa Wujczyk, Miller Elementary School, Brenda M. Capobianco, Purdue University and Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University
  6. A Few Good Materials
    Jane Rice, Susan Jackson, and Laura Markham, Michigan State University
  7. Landforms and Change
    A Few Good Materials (Part 1 of 3)
    Jane Rice, Susan Jackson, and Laura Markham, Michigan State University
  8. Matter and Molecules (Members Only)
    A Few Good Materials (Part 2 of 3)
    Jane Rice, Susan Jackson, and Laura Markham, Michigan State University
  9. Plants and Growth (Members Only)
    A Few Good Materials (Part 3 of 3)
    Jane Rice, Susan Jackson, and Laura Markham, Michigan State University
  10. Great Excuses for Teachers Who Teach Using Hands-On Science (Members Only)
    David J. Larwa, Past Executive Director, MSTA
  11. Global Warming: A Current Crisis? (Members Only)
    A Greenhouse Gas Introduction
    Jennifer Billington, Parchment Public Schools; Cathy Baisden, South Hill Academy; Heather Petcovic, Western Michigan University
  12. Foamy Photosynthesis (Members Only)
    Lesson Plan for Biology Classrooms for Cell Energetics
    David Digby - Calhoun Community High School, Karla Hammond - Pennfield High School, Phillip Jordon - Harper Creek High School, Mary Lindow - Battle Area Mathematics and Science Center, Jodie Lugar-McManus - Parchment High School
  13. Sound Jumper (Members Only)
    Now You Can See the Light and Hear It Too
    Stephen Barry, Harper Creek High School; John Burdette, Lakeview High School; Tara Egnatuk, Calhoun Community High School; Lindsey McConney, Portage Northern High School; Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University

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MSTA Newsletter

Current Newsletter: June 2010

MSTA Newsletter June 2010
Volume 62 Issue 2
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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Contents:
  1. Note from the Newsletter Editor
    Cheryl Hach, Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center
  2. Presidents' Letter
    Betty Crowder, President, 2008-2010, and Mike Klein, President, 2010-2012
  3. From the Desk of the Executive Director
    Robby Cramer
  4. MSTA Garage Sale
    Michelle Svoboda, 2010 MSTA Conference Co-Chair
  5. The Fledgeling
  6. Challenge for Funding
    Your Help is Urgently Needed!
    Walt Rathkamp, MSTA Past President (2000-2002) and member of MSTA, MCTM, and MSCN
  7. Green Industry
    How Ford Motor Company's Rouge Factory Demonstrates Responsible Manufacturing
    Wayne Wheatley and Connie Atkisson, Detroit Country Day School
  8. High Touch High Tech
    A Fun Field Trip That Comes to You!
    Kristen Jones, Ojibwa Elementary School
  9. Detroit Zoological Society's "City Critters Outreach Program"
    Irum Ansari, Oakland University
  10. Studying Pond Life through the "Eyes of Children"
    Connie Eisenhart, Guardian Angel School
  11. Perry Middle School Science Olympiad
    Denise Zeeman, Co-Coach, Perry Public Schools
  12. MSTA Makes Astronomy Amazing
    Brenda Lantinga, W.K Kellogg Middle School, MSTA Mini-Grant 2009 Winner
  13. Using Standards-Based Inquiry in High School Science Classes
    Mary C. Mobley, Grand Rapids Christian High School
  14. The Study of Stuff
    Glenda LaBruyere, Anchor Bay High School, Fair Haven, MI
  15. MSTA Board Proudly Announces Award Winners!
  16. Make a Tribute to MSTA

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