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MSTA Newsletter February 2012
Volume 64 Issue 1
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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Contents:
  1. From the Desk of the MSTA President
    Getting Ready for the Next Generation Science Standards
    Michael Klein, President
  2. Thoughts from your Executive Director
    Robby Cramer, MSTA Executive Director
  3. Final Call - Student Experiments Opp. on Intl Space Station Spring 2012
    Dr. Jeff Goldstein, Center Director and SSEP Program Creator National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE)
  4. Elementary Science Extravaganza
    Linda Froschauer, Editor, Science and Children
  5. The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
    Nurturing the Next Generation of Scientists
    Sandra Yarema, Wayne State University/Lawrence Tech, Director at Large
  6. NASA Summer Program for Teachers
    Stephen Hall, Hamady High School, Flint
  7. Curriculum Ideas
    Iron Chef Challenge Activity for Grade 7 Performance Assessment - Chemical and Physical Changes
    Karen Kelly, John D. Pierce Middle School, Waterford MSTA Region 6 Director
  8. Curriculum Ideas
    Texting and Student Retention at the Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County
    Jennifer L. Richmond, Science Teacher Mentor and Assistant Principal, Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County
  9. Neutrinos and Poetry
    Lynn Thomas, Escanaba High School, MSTA Region 14 Director
  10. Curriculum Ideas
    Student Dementia Simulation Activity for Anatomy Students
    Lu Anne Clark, Lansing, Community College, Michigan Community College Biology (MCCB) Representative
  11. Curriculum Ideas
    Bring a Field Trip to Your Classroom
  12. Curriculum Ideas
    Organic Chemistry Graphic Organizer
    Walt Andriaschko
  13. Curriculum Ideas
    'Who owns the Zebra' and 'Who Drinks the Water'
    Walt Andriaschko, Chippewa Valley High School
  14. Restoring the Great Lakes
    a Report on the Mega Conference held in Detroit
    Judy Morlan, Environmental Director, Grosse Pointe League of Women Voters, Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association Liaison
  15. MSTA Announces 2012 Award Winners
MSTA Newsletter November 2011
Volume 63 Issue 4
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
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Contents:
  1. Thoughts from your Executive Director
    Robby Cramer, MSTA Executive Director
  2. From the President's Desk
    STEM Education Is Hot...and It Should Be
    Mike Klein, MSTA President
  3. MSTA Survey 2011
    Thanks For Your Participation!
    Cheryl Hach (MSTA Executive Editor) and Robby Cramer (MSTA Executive Director)
  4. Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
  5. The Great Lakes Bowl Regional Competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB)
  6. BOB and FLO Go To Middle School
    A Student Water Initative in Michigan
    Alexandra Beels, MSU Education Student, MSTA Member
  7. Formula Science Writing
    Dr. Armstrong-Hall, Larson Middle SChool, Troy, MI
  8. Brain Bee At Michigan State University
  9. Happenings at the Michigan Assessment Consortium
    Rochelle Rubin, MSTA Curriculum Chairperson
  10. MSTA Mini-Grant Application
  11. Making Thinking Visible
    Using Whiteboards in the Chemistry Classroom
    Gary G. Abud, Jr.
  12. MSTA Conference Registration
  13. Make a Tribute to MSTA
  14. Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant Application
MSTA Newsletter September 2011
Volume 63 Issue 3
Friday, September 9, 2011
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Contents:
  1. Welcome Back!
    Cheryl Hach, MSTA Executive Editor
  2. From the President's Desk
    Mike Klein, MSTA President
  3. A Framework for K-12 Science Education
    Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas
  4. From the Desk of MSTA's Executive Director
    Robby Cramer, MSTA Executive Director
  5. Meet the MSTA Board
  6. Calendar of Events
  7. Great Lakes Connections
    Teaching about Michigan Watersheds
    Laura Florence, Education Specialist, Michigan Sea Grant
  8. More Links to Biocomplexity
    Michael Sinclair, Kalamazoo Area Math & Science Center; Helene Dauerty, Elkhart Central High School; Tom Finke, Trinity School at Greenlawn
  9. Renewable Energy Curriculum Support
    Great Lakes Energy Service
    Shannon Norris, Great Lakes Energy Service, Inc
  10. Are You Ready? EarthScopre is Coming to Michigan!
    Carol Engelmann, Dr. Jacqueline E. Huntoon, and Dr. Gregory P. Waite of Michigan Technological University
  11. The Fledgeling
MSTA Newsletter May 2011
Volume 63 Issue 2
Thursday, May 12, 2011
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    2011 Annual MSTA Conference - You Spoke and We are Listening!!
    Mike Klein, MSTA President; Robby Cramer, MSTA Executive Director
  2. We are so luck to have ChemEd 2011, July 24-28 in Michigan!
    Bringing chemistry educators from around the world to enrich, motivate and energize for the coming academic year.
    MSTA
  3. 2011 Garage Sale Report
    Michele Svoboda
  4. Movie and Book Reviews
    MSTA
  5. 2011 MSTA Award Winners
    MSTA
  6. Ready to Go Science Lessons
    Bernie Horvath, bgrizwald@aol.com;Submitted by Lynn Thomas, Region 14 Director, Escanaba High School;By Mark Schlaudt, Pre-‐service Teacher; Paulla VanOeveren, Edgewood Math and Science Academy of Muskegon Heights Public Schools
  7. Teacher/Student Opportunities
    MSTA
  8. The Fledgeling
    MSTA
  9. Curriculum Ideas
    Amy Clarke, Education Director at Invenerrific; Colin Witherill, Co-Founder, Canopy in the Clouds; Science Companion; Laura Florence, Education Specialist, Michigan Sea Grant; Energy Works Michigan
MSTA Newsletter February 2011
Volume 63 Issue 1
Monday, February 28, 2011
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Contents:
  1. From the Desk of MSTA's Executive Director
    Robby Cramer, MSTA Executive Director
  2. From the President's Desk
    Innovation in the Classroom
    Mike Klein, MSTA President
  3. Michigan Department of Education Update
    The Science Conceptual Framework and the Next Generation Science Standards
    Kevin J. Richard, Science Education Consultant, Michigan Department of Education
  4. Classroom Ideas for Teachers
    Check Out These Top Picks
    Andrew Vanden Heuvel
  5. Classroom Ideas for Teachers
    Google Body Browser
    John R. Sowash, Southfield Christian School, jsowash@southfieldchristian.org
  6. Classroom Ideas for Teachers
    Making the School Yard an Extension of the Classroom
    Maria M. Ferreira, Ph.D., ASsociate Professor, Wayne State University
  7. Classroom Ideas for Teachers
    Utilizing Children's Literature in the Outdoor Classroom
    Dianne O'Connor, Lower School Science Teacher, Roeper School, Bloomfield Hills, MI
  8. The Fledgeling
  9. Book Reviews
    Genetic Rounds: A Doctor's Encounters in the Field That Revolutionized Medecine
    Review by Cheryl Hach, MSTA Executive Editor
  10. Book Reviews
    Darwin's Dogs: How Darwin's Pets Helped Form a World-Changing Theory of Evolution
    Review by Sara Helmer, Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center
  11. Opportunities for Teachers!
    Accepting applications now for 2011; new courses in Australia and Guyana
MSTA Newsletter December 2010
Volume 62 Issue 4
Friday, December 10, 2010
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Contents:
  1. From the Presidents Desk
    Mike Klein, MSTA President
  2. Achieving Greatness
    The Value of Association
    Don Yaeger
  3. Thoughts From the Executive Director
    Robby Cramer
  4. Tributes
    MSTA
  5. Michigan Sciene Teachers Association Announces Annual Award Winners
    MSTA
  6. Michigan Envirothon
    MSTA
  7. Special Opportunities for MSTA Members!!
    MSTA
  8. The Fledgeling
    MSTA
  9. Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant Application
    MSTA
  10. Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant Rubric
    MSTA
  11. Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
    Betty Crowder, MSTA Past President
  12. From the Newsletter Editor
    Cheryl Hach
  13. Excellence i STEM Education Requires Efficient and Safe Facilities
    LaMoine L. Motz, Ph.D., Consultant - School Science Facilities
  14. Child-driven Play
    What Is It and How Do We Implement It?
    Buzz Brown, Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society/Joint Member of MSTA
  15. Make A Tribute To MSTA
    MSTA
  16. Developing Observation and Classification Skills Through Early Earth Science Experiences
    Dianne OConnor, The Roeper School
  17. Friction Ramp for Less
    Catherine Charnawskas Jasionowicz
  18. MSTA Registratio Form
    MSTA
  19. Want to try something a little different? Organize a science fiction file festival.
    Mike Sinclair, Kalamzoo Area Math and Science Center
MSTA Newsletter August 2010
Volume 62 Issue 3
Sunday, August 1, 2010
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Contents:
  1. Using Journals in Middle School Science
    Tracy Bednarick, Eagle Crest Charter Academy, Holland, Michigan
  2. From the President's Desk
    Mike Klein, MSTA President
  3. From the Desk of the Executive Director
    Robby Cramer
  4. Tributes
  5. The Fledgling
    Sally DeRoo
  6. Barnes & Noble Educator Program Application
  7. What I Learned this Summer...
    Kim Misyiak-Chumney, High School Science Teacher, Walled Lake Western
  8. JINA for Science and Art Teachers
    Debra Notestine
  9. From a MEEMIC Scholarship Winner!!
    Shara LeValley, 5th/6th grade Math and Science, Saginaw Chippewa Academy, Mt. Pleasant, MI
  10. What's New From Sam Rhine
    Sam Rhine
  11. New Ideas - Give 'em a Try
  12. More New Stuff To Try
  13. Central Michigan GEMS Education Center (CMGEC) Professional Development Opportunities
    Submitted by Dawn Musser, Central Michigan University, GEMS Center
  14. Favorite Videos to Recommend
    Kirk
  15. Science: Ripped From the Headlines
    By Barb. Land, Project Manager – Square One Education Foundation (July 30, 2010 )
  16. A Fishy Lab
    By Randy Wright, 8th Grade Science Teacher,
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
MSTA Newsletter February 2010
Volume 61 Issue 1
Monday, February 1, 2010
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    Betty Crowder
  2. Thoughts from your Executive Director
    Robby Cramer
  3. Coming Soon: The Fledgeling
  4. HS-MASS IV - High School Mathematics and Science Success Workshops
  5. Presidential Awards for EXcellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
  6. A Book Offer from an MSTA Member to Teachers!
    Lucinda Mitchell
  7. Free Curriculum Material from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences!
  8. 2010 MSTA Award Winners Announced
  9. Technology in the Classroom
    Digital Microscopy: New Gateway to the Microscopic World
    Ruth Bates and Deborah Bates
  10. Producing Bio-Fuel ino the Classroom
    A Simple Experiment to Make Ethanol
    Mark Benvenuto and Danielle Garshott, University of Detroit Mercy, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, 4001 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48221-3038
  11. Ask the Science Sage
    Which came first, the shope of our modern periodic table or our knowledge of electroni configurations?
  12. Movie and Book Reviews
  13. Meet the MSTA Executive Director: Robby Cramer
  14. Make a Tribute to the MSTA
  15. MSTA Mini-Grant Application
MSTA Newsletter November 2009
Volume 61 Issue 3
Sunday, November 1, 2009
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Contents:
  1. MSTA Constitution and By-Laws
    Preparing them to Guide Us into the Next Decade
  2. From the President's Desk
    Five Reasons to Join Your Professional Organization
    Betty Crowder, MSTA President
  3. Update - SVSU Math and Science Center Database
    Dr. Douglas E. Hansen, Professor of Education Technology and Development, Saginaw Valley State University
  4. Happy Anniversary MAC!
  5. Adventures in East Africa
    Dwight Sieggreen
  6. Aquaponics
    State of the Art Student Farming in the Classroom
    John M. Martin, Isaac Crary M.S., Waterford School District
  7. Special Opportunities for MSTA Members
  8. Book and Video Reviews
  9. Meet Sue Campbell
    Associate Director at the MSTA State Office
  10. Why Things Get Tipsy
    Guest Columnist
    Bernie Horvath
  11. Ask the Science Sage
  12. Meet Betty Crowder
    MSTA President
  13. Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant Application
MSTA Newsletter September 2009
Volume 56 Issue 3
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    Betty Crowder, MSTA President 2008-2010
  2. From the Editor
    Cheryl Hach, MSTA Newsletter Editor, Region 1 Director - Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center
  3. The Wonder of Science
    Robby Cramer, MSTA Executive Director
  4. MiJEC in a Word, FANTASTIC!
    Impressions from An Outsider
    David McCloy, Region 8 Director
  5. Learning from Google
    John Sowash, Southfield Christian School
  6. My Opening Day Icebreaker - the Dots Game
    Cheryl Hach, Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center
  7. Chemistry/Science Course Blast Off
    Robert Ause
  8. The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments
    By George Johnson
    Sidney Helmer, Eleventh Grader From Ms. Hach's Biochemistry Class at KAMSC
  9. Fullbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program
    Summer 2010: Closing Date: October 9, 2009
  10. Students Learn through Active Science
    Facilitating Hands-On, Minds-On Biology Laboratories
    2008 MSTA Mini-Grant Project Summary for Shanna Presley
  11. Three Educators Chosen as Michigan's Finalists for 2009 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
MSTA Newsletter May 2009
Volume 56 Issue 2
Friday, May 1, 2009
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    Betty Crowder, MSTA President 2008-2010
  2. From the Editors...
    Chris Montemayor & Lisa Martin
  3. Congratulations to the 2009 Election Candidates!
  4. MSTA's 2009 Conference
    Conference Recap
    Robby Cramer
  5. Creating Inspired Teachers!
    Your MSTA Board of Directors in Action
    MSTA Board of Directors
  6. Periodic Reports and Retorts
    Amy Zitzelberger
  7. Energy Literate
    Robby Cramer
  8. Salmon in the Classroom
    Bringing the Outside In
    Karina White, Jenison High School
  9. Students Learn through Active Science
    Facilitating Hands-On, Minds-On Biology Laboratories
    2008 MSTA Mini-Grant Project Summary for Shanna Presley
  10. NSTA/Vernier Technology Award Winners
    Innovation Sets 2009 Winners Apart from the Competition
  11. MSTA Announces Annual Award Winners
  12. Hydrology Investigation of the Escanaba River
    Kristy Gollakner, 8th Grade Science Teacher, Gwinn Middle School, Gwinn, MI
    Christine Allman
  13. Winners of the Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant
MSTA Newsletter February 2009
Volume 56 Issue 1
Sunday, February 1, 2009
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    Betty Crowder, MSTA President 2008-2010
  2. From the Editors
    Chris Montemayor & Lisa Martin
  3. Periodic Reports and Retorts
    Mary Jordan-McMaster
  4. Ion Magnets
    A simple, low-cost visual demonstration of electrostatic forces
    Jamie Benigna, The Roeper School, Birmingham, MI
  5. Create Inspired Teachers
    Help Send Michigan Science Teachers to the MSTA State Science Conference
    Robby Cramer, MSTA Executive Director
  6. Regional Directors Hold Annual Retreat
    David McCloy
  7. CCWIM-A Collaborative Effort
    Isaac Cottrell
  8. MSTA Member Benefit
  9. Book Reviews
    How One Teacher Bridges the Gap Between Science and Literature in her 9th Grade Classroom
  10. The Evolving Curriculum
    Colleen Polydoras, Hillside Middle School, Northville Public Schools
  11. Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
MSTA Newsletter November 2008
Volume 55 Issue 4
Saturday, November 1, 2008
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    Be the Change
    Betty Crowder, MSTA President 2008-2010
  2. From the Editors...
    Chris Montemayor and Lisa Martin
  3. From the desk of the MSTA Executive Director
    Science Matters!
    Robby Cramer, MSTA Executive Director
  4. High School Math and Science Success (HS-MASS) III - Inquiry in Instruction (I3)
    Coming Soon To Your Region
    Cheryl Hach, Tom Waclawski, and David McCloy
  5. Fall is a Great Time to Get More Involved with NSTA
  6. Utilizing the Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant
    Emily Curry
  7. Science Fiction that Stimulates Interest in Science Fact
    Douglas E. Richards
  8. Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Volunteer Information
  9. Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant
  10. Igniting Creative Energy National Student Challenge
    Jean Kegerris
  11. MSTA Mini-Grant Application
  12. 2009 MSTA Registration Form
MSTA Newsletter September 2008
Volume 55 Issue 3
Monday, September 1, 2008
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    Betty Crowder, MSTA President 2008-2010
  2. From the Editors...
    Chris Montemayor & Lisa Martin
  3. News from MIAAPT
    Charles Henderson, MIAAPT President
  4. Public Health
    Jeffrey Bradly, Ann Arbor Skyline High School, Ann Arbor, MI, bradleyj@aaps.k12.mi.us
  5. Job Openings
  6. Using MSTA to Inspire Yourself So You Can Inspire Your Students
    Robby Cramer, MSTA Executive Director
  7. 2009 MSTA Conference Registration
    Early Registration Deadline: Feb 16, 2009
  8. Making Integrated Education Work For Everyone
  9. Important Information from Building A Presence
    Dave Bydlowski
  10. 2009 MSTA Vendor/Speaker Session Form
    Deadline: October 3, 2008
MSTA Newsletter May 2008
Volume 55 Issue 2
Thursday, May 1, 2008
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    Paul Drummond, MSTA President 2006-2008, and Betty Crowder, MSTA President 2008-2010
  2. The MoLEs Project
    Molecular Level Experiments
    Developed by Michael Abraham and John Gelder, Oklahoma State University
  3. From the Editors...
    Chris Montemayor & Lisa Martin
  4. Protection for the Great Lakes
    Judy Morlan
  5. Forensic Science Educational Conference
  6. Nurture A Scientist Program
    Submitted by Jennifer Krengielski, Pinconning Middle School, 7th Grade Science Teacher
  7. Science Teachers Go Virtual
  8. MSTA Mini-Grant Report
    The Eagle Watershed Education Project Involving Students in the Science Process
    Grant Written by Amy Weesies, Science Instructor, Oakridge High School, Muskegon Michigan
  9. How to be FIRST
    For Inspiration and Recognition of Science
    Patricia Zwiebel
  10. 2008 MSTA Board Election Results
  11. 2008 Forensic Science Workshops
    Kathy Mirakovits, Instructor
  12. MSTA Award Winners
  13. 2009 Vendor/Speaker Session Form
  14. MSTA Mini-Grant Application
MSTA Newsletter February 2008
Volume 55 Issue 1
Friday, February 1, 2008
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    Looking for the Good Stuff
    Paul Drummond, MSTA President
  2. From the Editors...
    Christ Montemayor & Lisa Martin
  3. What is BUILDING A PRESENCE?
  4. Making a Difference
    2008 MSTA Conference
    Elizabeth Larwa, 2008 Conference Chair
  5. Global Competitiveness Launched Locally
    January 13, 2008
    Karl J. Klimek, Executive Orchestrator - Convergence Education Foundation
  6. Vignettes: What are They, and How Can They Benefit Teachers?
    Tina Weller, teacher, Roosevelt High School, Wyandotte, MI
  7. MSTA Can Help Expand Your Professional Learning Community
  8. GLOBE Seasons and Biomes Project
    Michele Svoboda, Region 4 Director
  9. Michigan Teacher of the Year Named Finalist for National Teacher of the Year
    Mary Lightbody, NSTA District X Director
  10. Should be the First Be Last? Or PCB vs. BCP
    LaMoine L. Motz, PhD
  11. MSTA Mini-Grant Application
MSTA Newsletter November 2007
Volume 54 Issue 4
Thursday, November 1, 2007
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    Paul Drummond, MSTA President
  2. Letter from the Editors
    Hello Michigan Science Teachers Association!
    Christine Montemayor and Lisa Martin
  3. 2007/2008 Mini Grant Winners
  4. For MSTA Members Only!
  5. Developing the High School Content Expectation Companion Document...or Thank Heaven for Laptops and WI-FI!
    (How I Spent My Spring Break)
    Cheryl Hach, Teacher, Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center, MSTA Region 1 Director
  6. High School Science Companion Documents Now Available
  7. Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  8. From the NSTA District X Director
    Mary Lightbody, NSTA Director, District X, Lightbody.1@osu.edu
  9. My NASA Data
    Dwight Sieggreen
  10. Annual Retreat Held for Regional Directors
    David McCloy
  11. Former MSTA President Appointed to the National Academies of Science Teacher Advisory Council
  12. Top 10 Cool Websites Editors Choice
  13. Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant
MSTA Newsletter September 2007
Volume 54 Issue 3
Saturday, September 1, 2007
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    "What I Did on My Summer Vacation"
    Paul Drummond, MSTA President
  2. MSTA Calendar of Events
  3. Michigan Building a Presence Report
    September 2007
    David Bydlowski
  4. Marygrove College Receives Skillman Foundation Grant to Operate Good Schools Resource Center
  5. Mysical Molecular Mass Problems: An AP Teaching Tip
  6. National Congress on Science Education
  7. Vendor/Speaker Session Form
  8. Conference Registration Form
  9. Coleopterists Society Youth Incentive Award
  10. Call for 2008 MSTA Awards Nominations
MSTA Newsletter May 2007
Volume 54 Issue 2
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    "First, Break All The Rules"
    Paul Drummond, MSTA President
  2. MSTA 2007 Election Results
  3. NSTA Building a Presence for Science
    David Bydlowski, Michigan Coordinator - Building a Presence
  4. Grant Winner
    Melissa Jaeger, Lakeshore Middle School
  5. MSTA Member Benefits
  6. SAE - A World in Motion
  7. MSTA 2007 Conference Sponsors
  8. Simplify Titration Curves
    Amy Zitzelberger
  9. What is GO-GIRL?
  10. NSTA Central Region Calendar
  11. MSTA Mini-Grant Application
MSTA Newsletter February 2007
Volume 54 Issue 1
Thursday, February 1, 2007
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    Is it Art or Science?
    Paul Drummond, MSTA President
  2. On Evolution Education & the Nature of Science
    A Position Statement of the Michigan Science Teachers Association
    Approved by the MSTA Board of Directors, February 03, 2007
  3. Building a Presence for Science: MSTA/Michigan - January 25, 2007
    David Bydlowski, Michigan Coordinator - Building a Presence bydlowd@resa.net
  4. Announcements & Opportunities
  5. A Great Big Wreck
    Dr. Tony Phillips
  6. 7th Biennial Lake Superior Youth Symposium
    May 10-13, 2007, Marquette, MI
  7. NSTA Calendar
  8. Martian Devils
    Dr. Tony Phillips
  9. Periodic Reports and Retorts
    From the Michigan Chemistry Teachers Association
    Mary McMaster and Amy Zitzelberger
MSTA Newsletter November 2006
Volume 53 Issue 4
Sunday, November 26, 2006
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Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    Stepping Up To the Plate
    Paul Drummond, MSTA President
  2. Web Site Update
  3. Announcements and Opportunities
  4. How will the High School Content Expectations Impact the State Assessment System?
    Rochelle Rubin, MSTA Curriculum Director
  5. MSTA Regional Directors Meet
    David McCloy
  6. Building a Presence
    David Bydlowski
  7. 2007 Conference Registration
  8. Using Assessments to Increase Student Achievement
    Greg Johnson, Wayne RESA
  9. Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant
  10. 2007 MSTA Election Ballot
  11. Fun & Games, or Science?
    Marilyn Rands
MSTA Newsletter September 2006
Volume 53 Issue 3
Friday, September 1, 2006
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Contents:
  1. Region 8 News
    Summer Workshop News; Bringing Astronomy to the Classroom
    David McCloy
  2. From The President's Desk
    Paul Drummond, MSTA President
  3. Annouuncements and Opportunities
  4. Who Owns the Water?
  5. Wanted!
    Individuals to Work the MSTA Bookstore at the Annual Conference
  6. Certificate of Membership
  7. Mini Grant Winners
  8. Periodic Reports and Retors
    The Michigan Chemistry Teachers Association
    Mary McMaster and Amy Zitzelberger
  9. MSTA Newsletter to "Paperless"
    The MSTA Board
  10. National Meeting of Sigma Xi
    The Science Research Society
    Margaret E. Winters, Chapter Vice President and Secretary, Wayne State University Chapter, Sigma Xi
  11. National Congress on Science Education 2006
  12. NASA Space Place
    From Thunderstorms to Solar Storms
    Patrick L. Barry
  13. Vendor/Speaker Session Form
  14. Youth Incentive Award
    Coleopterists Society
  15. Call for 2007 MSTA Awards Nominations
MSTA Newsletter May 2006
Volume 53 Issue 2
Monday, May 1, 2006 		Contents:
  1. From the President's Desk
    Are We On Course for Success?
    Paul Drummond, MSTA President
  2. Reflections of the 2004-2006 MSTA Presidency
    Robby Cramer, 2004-2006 MSTA President
  3. Hey, I'm a Podcaster!
    Audio Blogging in Science - Cool Literacy Tools
    Jeffrey T. Bradley
  4. 2006 MSTA Awardees
  5. Announcements and Opportunities
  6. MESTA Messenger
  7. MSTA 2006 Conference Reports
  8. Way to Go, MSTA Members!!!
    AmyLou Keep
  9. Summer Science Leadership Institute 2006
  10. Web Sites of Interest
  11. Michigan Association of Biology Teachers (MABT)
  12. Planets in Strange Places
    Trudy E. Bell
  13. MSTA Mini-Grant Announcement
  14. Using Nonfiction Books in the Early Elementary Science Classroom
    Submitted by 2005 MSTA Mini-Grant Winners Becky Josephson-Gorinac - Sanilac ISD, and Susan Dougherty-Fitzpatrick - Croswell-Lexington Community Schools
  15. MSTA 2006 Election Results
  16. Evolution Education Resources and Answers Now Available on MSTA Website
    Dr. Gregory Forbes, Chair, MSTA Evolution Education Committee
MSTA Newsletter February 2006
Volume 53 Issue 1
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
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Contents:
  1. Working Together: MSTA and the Michigan Department of Education
    Robby Cramer, MSTA President
  2. Ever Wonder How Finances at MSTA Are Handled?
  3. Periodic Reports and Retorts
    Newsletter of the Michigan Chemistry Teacher Asociation
    Annis Hapkiewicz, President, MCTA
  4. Environmental Education Curriculum Goes Statewide
  5. New On-line Lessons Bring Great Lakes Education into the Classroom
    www.miseagrant.umich.edu/flow
  6. Dinos, Sturgeon and Anemone Descend on the Science Center
  7. Announcements and Opportunities
  8. MESTA Messenger
    MESTA
  9. Evolution Education Resources and Answers Now Available on MSTA Website
    Dr. Gregory Forbes, Chair, MSTA Evolution Education Committee
  10. Websites of Interest
  11. The Biennial Conference on Chemical Education
  12. MSTA Mini-Grant Announcement
MSTA Newsletter November 2005
Volume 52 Issue 4
Tuesday, November 1, 2005
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Contents:
  1. The Power of Dialogue for MSTA
    President's Message
    Robby Cramer, MSTA President
  2. Summary of MSTA Curriculum Alignment Survey
  3. Anti-Evolution/Global Warming Education Bill Heats Up the Classroom; Socio-Political Mandates in Michigan' Science Curriculum
    Dr. Gregory Forbes, Biological Sciences, Grand Rapids Community College
  4. Periodic Reports and Retorts
    From the Michigan Chemistry Teachers Association
    Annis Hapkiewicz, President, MCTA
  5. 2006 MSTA Conference Update
    Amy Lou Keep, Conference Chair, alkeep@aol.com
  6. Building a Presence for Science: MSTA/Michigan Partner
    David Bydlowski, BaP State of Michigan Coordinator
    Sue Campbell, MSTA Representative
  7. MDE Update
    Kevin Richard, Science Education Consultant
  8. Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support
  9. Call for 2006 MSTA Awards Nominations
  10. MESTA Messenger
    Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association
  11. Michigan Citizens for Science
    Citizens Group Formed to Protect Evolution Education in Michigan
  12. Michigan Association of Biology Teachers (MABT)
  13. MSTA Reaffirms its Commitment to Evolution Education
    Dr. Gregory Forbes, Biological Sciences, Grand Rapids Community College
  14. Special Education/Science Mini-Grant Application
  15. National Association of High School Teachers of Forensic Science
    Tim O'Boyle - oboyle@nvnet.org
MSTA Newsletter September 2005
Volume 52 Issue 3
Thursday, September 1, 2005
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Contents:
  1. Membership - What's in it for you?
    President's Message
    Robby Cramer, MSTA President
  2. Periodic Reports and Retorts
    Michigan Chemistry Teachers Association
    Annis Hapkiewicz
  3. Sally Ride Science Festival
    University of Michigan
  4. Certificates of Excellence
  5. Opportunities for Growth
  6. University of Michigan Exhibit Museum News
  7. MESTA Messenger
  8. Highlights from the 2005 MSTA Conference
  9. Physiologists Affirm Need for Animal Labs in Active Learning
    Teaching laboratories integral in providing students with a rich learning experience
    American Physiological Society
  10. Call for 2006 MSTA Awards Nominations
  11. Special Education/Science Mini-Grant Application
  12. Put These Dates on Your Calendar
  13. Vendor/Speaker Session Form
  14. MSTA Mini-Grant Announcement
MSTA Newsletter May 2005
Volume 52 Issue 2
Sunday, May 1, 2005
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Contents:
  1. Vendor/Speaker Session Form
    2006 MSTA Conference
  2. MESTA Messenger
  3. Summer Opportunities for Teachers
  4. MSTA Award Winners
  5. Periodic Reports and Retorts
    From the Michigan Chemistry Teachers Association
    Annis Hapkiewicz
  6. 2005 MSTA Conference Images
  7. Science is Elemental
    MSTA 2005 Conference
    Carolyn Grapentine, 2005 Conference Chair
  8. Advantages of Grade Level Expectations
    Gayle Brown, Science Educational Specialist, Instruction/Curriculum Department, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
  9. 2005 Conference Session Reviews
  10. 2005 MSTA Election Winners
  11. 2006 Conference Chair Report
    Amy Lou Keep
  12. The Power of MSTA
    President's Message
    Robby Cramer, MSTA President
  13. University of Michigan Exhibit Museum News
  14. Raffle Winners
  15. News from the National Science Teachers Association
    LaMoine L. Motz, NSTA Liaison - Past President, NSTA, MSTA
  16. Put These Dates on Your Calendar!
  17. Future Conference Dates
MSTA Newsletter February 2005
Volume 52 Issue 1
Tuesday, February 1, 2005 		Contents:
  1. Dare to Dream the Dream
    President's Message
    Robby Cramer, MSTA President
  2. Region 8 Highlights and Happenings
    David B. McCloy
  3. 52nd Annual Conference Notes
  4. MDE Report
    Kevin Richard
  5. Periodic Reports and Retorts
    From the Michigan Chemistry Teachers Association
    Annis Hapkiewicz
  6. Galactic Surprise
    Patrick L. Barry and Dr. Tony Phillips
  7. Robofest, a Fun and Educational Student Robotics Competition
  8. MSTA Election Ballot
  9. Summer Institute in Physics and Physical Science for Inservice Teachers
  10. Michigan Association of Biology Teachers (MABT)
  11. MESTA Messenger
MSTA Newsletter November 2004
Volume 51 Issue 4
Monday, November 1, 2004 		Contents:
  1. President's Message
    Robby Cramer, MSTA President
  2. Hapkiewicz Receives Conant Award
  3. Periodic Reports and Retorts
    From the Michigan Chemistry Teachers Association
    Annis Hapkiewicz
  4. Announcements and Websites of Interest
  5. Call for 2005 MSTA Awards Nominations
  6. Michigan Association of Biology Teachers (MABT)
  7. 2004 Conference Highlights
  8. University of Michigan Exhibit Museum News
  9. Southwest Michigan Science Education Symposium Report
MSTA Newsletter August 2004
Volume 51 Issue 3
Sunday, August 1, 2004
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Contents:
  1. Perspectives on Science Education
    Robby Cramer, MSTA President
  2. David Larwa Resigns as Executive Director of MSTA
  3. Revisiting the 2004 MSTA Conference
  4. Call for 2005 MSTA Award Nominations
  5. Department of Education Report
    Kevin Richard
  6. Announcements
  7. Is Hell exothermic or endothermic?
  8. Periodic Reports and Retorts
    From the Michigan Chemistry Teachers Association
    Annis Hapkiewicz
  9. Science Fair Winners Receive Awards at International Science Fair
    Kathy Kitzmann
  10. Southwest Michigan Science Educators' Symposium Spreads Ideas
    Mike Huber, Portage Northern High School, mhuber@portageps.org
  11. Sharing Ideas, Getting Ideas and Great Stuff
    Science is Elemental: MSTA 2005 Conference Report
    Carolyn Grapentine, 2005 MSTA Conference Chair
  12. 3rd Annual SWMSES Science Symposium
    Kathy Mirakovits, Kmirakovits@portageps.org
  13. MSTA Mini-Grant Announcement
  14. University of Michigan Exhibit Museum News
  15. National Mole Day 2004
  16. Online Chemistry Course
    Fall 2004 Online Intercollegiate Chemistry Course: Chemical Safety: Protecting Ourselves and Our Environment
  17. Space Weather
    Patrick Barry and Dr. Tony Phillips
  18. MEAP Update
    Theron Blakeslee, MSTA Liaison to the Office of Education Assessment and Accountability (MDE) Advisory Committee
  19. Websites of Interest and Stuff for Free
  20. Vendor/Speaker Session Form
    2005 MSTA Conference
  21. Summer Science Camp for Kids: Satisfying a Growing Demand
    David McCloy, Region 8 Director
  22. From the Society for College Science Teachers
    Ted Lopushinski
MSTA Newsletter May 2004
Volume 51 Issue 2
Saturday, May 1, 2004
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Contents:
  1. President's Message
    Robby Cramer
  2. Sc I En Ce is Elemental
    Carolyn Grapentine, 2005 Conference Chair
  3. MSTA Mission Statement and Values
  4. Snippets from the 2004 Conference
  5. 2004 MSTA Award Winners
  6. Announcements
  7. Periodic Reports and Retorts
    Annis Hapkiewicz
  8. Web Sites of Interest and Stuff for Free
  9. University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History for May
  10. Vendor/Speaker Session Form (Conference 2005)
  11. MESTA Summer Field Conference
  12. Publication Guidelines
  13. Raffle Winners
  14. Election Results
  15. Voyage to a Double Planet
    Patrick L. Barry and Dr. Tony Phillips
  16. Mini-Grants Announcement
MSTA Newsletter February 2004
Volume 51 Issue 1
Sunday, February 1, 2004
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Contents:
  1. Making sence of NCLB and Education Yes!
  2. Thank You!
    David J. Larwa, Executive Director, MSTA
  3. Science Action at the Air Zoo
    News from one of MSTA's Museum Members!
  4. Building A Presence For Science (BaP)
    David J. Larwa, Executive Director, MSTA
  5. Exploring Evolution
  6. Building a Presence for Science: NSTA/National Partner
  7. Opportunities for Growth
  8. Freebies
  9. So Little Time, So Many Galaxies
    Dr. Tony Phillips
  10. NSTA 52nd Conference
    New NSTA Professional Development Institute set to Debut at Atlanta '04 Convention
MSTA Newsletter October 2003
Volume 50 Issue 4
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
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Contents:
  1. "Highly Qualified?"
    How does one become?
    Annis Hapkiewicz
  2. 2003 MSTA Conference Highlights
  3. Cell Structure of a Flowering Plant
    MSTA Mini-Grant Winner Shares Experience
    Mary Lu Kovach and her seventh grade Science Class, 2002-2003
  4. Opportunities for Growth
  5. Freebies
  6. A Special Day of Science
    MSTA Special Education Mini-Grant Winner Shares Experience
    Adrianne Sidell - Special Education Teacher, Perry High School
  7. Humor - No State Left Behind
  8. MSTA Mini-Grant Announcements
  9. MSTA Outstanding Science Student Certificates
  10. Call for MSTA Awards Nominations
MSTA Newsletter August 2003
Volume 50 Issue 3
Friday, August 1, 2003
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Contents:
  1. Message from the President
    Phil Walker, MSTA President
  2. 2003 MSTA Conference Highlights
  3. National Science Camp Winners
  4. Museum Corner
    Jeff Bradley, MSTA Membership Chair
  5. Opportunities for Growth
  6. MSTA Outstanding Science Student Certificates
  7. Answering Machine Message
  8. Websites
  9. Freebies
  10. Michigan Students Receive Awards at International Science Fair
    Two students win Best of Category
    Kathy Kitzmann, Director of Michigan Science & Engineering Fair
  11. MSTA Mini-Grant Announcement
  12. Special Opportunities in Science
    Nelson K. B. Totah
  13. Vendor/Speaker Session Form
  14. Call for 2004 Award Nominations
  15. Join us for MSTA Conference 2004!
  16. State Finalists for the 2003 Presidential Awards Announced
MSTA Newsletter May 2003
Volume 50 Issue 2
Thursday, May 1, 2003
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Contents:
MSTA Newsletter February 2003
Volume 50 Issue 1
Saturday, February 1, 2003
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Contents:
  1. State Education Priorities
    By Dave Lawra, MSTA Executive Director
  2. 2002 Conference Highlights
  3. Freebies
  4. Opportunities for Growth
  5. Volunteer at the 2003 Conference
  6. Websites
  7. 50th Celebration Luncheon
MSTA Newsletter November 2002
Volume 49 Issue 4
Friday, November 1, 2002
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Contents:
  1. Michigan Science Teachers Association Statement of Concern Relative to Science GLAABS
    Phil Walker, President, MSTA, and Rochelle Rubin, Curriculum Director, MSTA
  2. Engler rebuffs Education Department's call for more workers
    Tuesday, September 24, 2002
    By Judy Putnam, Lansing Bureau
  3. MSTA Conference Highlights
  4. Freebies
  5. Websites
  6. Opportunities for Growth
  7. The Weather Watch Program
    By Thomas P. Waclawski, Weather Watch Facilitator, Grand Traverse Regional Math, Science & Technology Center
  8. New State Fossil
  9. MSTA Mourns
  10. Call for 2002-2003 Awards Nominations
  11. Seeking Student Volunteers for the 50th MSTA Conference
  12. 50th Annual Conference Details
  13. MSTA Special Education/Science Mini-Grant Application
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