Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference 2020 (MSTA): Full Schedule

8:00am CST

Science and the Disciplinary Literacy Essentials

Need more info about Michigan's Disciplinary Literacy Essentials in Science? Join us as we guide you through the DLEs for science and and dive into initial ideas about how you can talk with your administrator about the DLEs and begin to implement them in your work.

Speakers

Mary Starr

Exec. Director, MMSLN

James Emmerling

Science Education Consultant, Oakland Schools

Friday March 6, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am CST
Banquet 6

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci

8:00am CST

Conference 101 - Fri AM

Conferences can be an overwhelming rush of presentations, conversations, and potential meetings. It can be tough to know where to focus your time. How do you figure out which sessions to attend? Should you skip the keynote to meet an important contact? How do I sign up for the field trip to the Cyclotron? When is the best time to hit the vendor area? Or avoid the lunch lines? What are some ways to bring back what I learn?

Speakers

Christie Morrison Thomas

Michigan State University

Friday March 6, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am CST
Michigan 1

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders

8:00am CST

Providing Secondary Teachers and Students with Comprehensive Skills and Strategies To Accomplish The Intended Vision Of The SEP and CCC

The SEP and CCC cards were developed for teachers to have a deeper understanding of the practices and concepts and also suggestions for how to implement them in classrooms. The cards are meant to be used for learning and planning purposes as well as during classroom lessons. Both sets of cards include elements from the grade band progression matrices. SEP cards include links to instructional resources and the CCC cards include sample questions teachers can use during classroom discussions. Link to cards: http://tinyurl.com/CCCSEPcards

Speakers

Laura Chambless

K-5 Math/Science Consultant, St Clair RESA

I’m a mom of 2 adult children and a puppy, a wife, a friend, a co-worker, a coach. My husband says my job is my hobby!

Minna Turrell

Secondary Science Consultant, St Clair RESA

I am the Secondary Science/Math Consultant at St Clair RESA. Prior to taking this role I was a high school science teacher and competitive cheer coach. I am the current president of MSELA. I also review science curriculum for EdReports. I love science, my kids, and my rescue dogs... Read More →

Friday March 6, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am CST
Banquet 1

Gen Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand MSELA

8:00am CST

Great Lakes Floor Map - Watersheds, River Systems, Environmental Science and More!

Discover a resource available to you to teach Great Lakes Literacy across subject lines. We will be actively engaging with the Great Lakes Floor Map, illustrating several ways to use it in the classroom, focusing on the concept of watershed. We will also look at an interactive map showing who in or near your community has a Great Lakes Floor Map available. *Teaching your content with a local context helps students engage with and retain information!

Speakers

Chelsea Nester

Director, Grand Traverse Stewardship Initiative

Chelsea loves being immersed in her community and making long-term connections for the greatest good for people and place. These loves make coordinating the GTSI a great job for her. She connects teachers with community resources and the tools to implement student-led place-based... Read More →

Floor Map and Great Lakes Literacy Resources pdf

Friday March 6, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am CST
Banquet 4

Int Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, Informal Sci, Physics, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, Env Sci, CS/Tech, STEM Ed

8:00am CST

If you can't see it...how do you know it's there?

If you can't see it, how do you know its there? In this session, participants will engage in a sample lessons from Interactions - a free-use, NGSS-aligned, physical science curricula for high school - and collect indirect evidence about something you cannot see, touch, smell, or hear. Emphasis is on supporting students in "figuring out" when there is no right or wrong answer - only the unknown. In this lesson, students make claims based on indirect evidence - just as Thompson and Rutherford did during their famous experiments resulting in more refined atomic models.

Speakers

Israel Touitou

CREATE for STEM, Michigan State University

Angela Kolonich

Director of Professional Learning, CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State Universtiy

I am a former teacher from J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing, MI where I taught science, engineering, and coached the robotics team. I received my PhD from MSU in 2017 and now work at the CREATE for STEM institute developing learning experiences for teachers focused on inclusive... Read More →

Friday March 6, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am CST
Governor's Room

Phy Sci

Grade Level 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand CREATE for STEM

8:00am CST

The Opioid Epidemic: Exploring the Genetic Associations of Opioid Abuse

Opioid abuse is prevalent in the U.S. Students take on the role of researchers as they design an experiment utilizing a fast electrophoresis protocol of pre-amplified DNA samples that predicts addiction risks for opioid abuse, treatment, and implications to precision medicine based on a patient's genotype.

Speakers

Tamica Stubbs

Curriculum and Training Specialist, Bio-Rad Explorers

: The Bio-Rad Explorer program provides high quality biotech experiences for educators and students.

Friday March 6, 2020 8:00am - 9:45am CST
Capitol 1

Bio

Grade Level 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci

9:00am CST

How to Become a Certified Environmental Educator

Educators can earn credentials that let administrators and potential employers know they exhibit a certain level of knowledge and special skillset directly related to environmental education (EE). Discover the requirements for earning an environmental educator certification (EEC) through the Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE). The EEC closely follows state standards and national guidelines (www.maeoe.com).

Speakers

Cindy Fitzwilliams-Heck

Michigan

Friday March 6, 2020 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Meeting Room 204

Env Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand MAEOE
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, Earth Sci, STEM Ed

9:00am CST

By Design: The Mi-STAR method for developing NGSS-aligned assessments

3D or not 3D? That is the question! Explore the NGSS vision for assessment and the Mi-STAR assessment development process! In order to better understand how to develop NGSS-aligned assessments, we will use Achieve’s non-negotiable criteria to evaluate Mi-STAR assessment tools. Whether you would like a better understanding of Mi-STAR assessment design, or would like to develop or modify your own assessment tools, this session will give you insight into the nature of NGSS-aligned assessment.

Speakers

Barb McIntyre

Michigan Technological University

Chris Wojick

Senior Research Engineer, Michigan Technological University

Friday March 6, 2020 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Banquet 7

Gen Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand Mi-STAR
Add'l Subjects Int Sci

9:00am CST

It’s not just the curriculum! How to use district science leaders to support elementary science education.

How can districts select high-quality elementary science programming that ensures successful implementation? Learn how one district has taken a unique approach to K-5 science education. We will share strategies for selecting and implementing new curriculum. Learn about a dynamic instructional coaching model that allows teachers to receive embedded professional learning and classroom support. This session will be packed with resources to take back to your district, grade-level team, and classroom.

Speakers

Amy Bohm

STEM Instructional Coach, Lake Orion Community Schools

Andrea Brook

STEM Instructional Coach, Lake Orion Community School

Modeling Instruction, K-5 Science Instruction, Life Science

Pamela Moreman

STEM Coach, Lake Orion Schools

LOCS Elementary Science pptx

Friday March 6, 2020 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Michigan 3

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects STEM Ed

9:00am CST

Keynote: Unlocking our potential: Leveraging crosscutting concepts as a path to science agency and identity

Too many students engage in years of science education, only to leave 12th grade thinking "I'm not a science person." Many important efforts to help engage diverse learners more deeply in scientific enterprises focus on choosing phenomena that connect to student interest and identity, or giving students a more active role in engaging in science through the practices--is this the whole story? In this session, we will explore how an often under-valued aspect of three-dimensional science teaching and learning--the crosscutting concepts--can be the missing link in supporting all learners develop agency and identity in science.

Speakers

Aneesha Badrinarayan

Learning Policy Institute

Having started her career as a neuroscientist, Aneesha Badrinarayan has made it her job to understand learning—from cells and circuits to people and systems. Currently, she serves as senior advisor at the Learning Policy Institute. Previously, she was the director for Special Projects... Read More →

Friday March 6, 2020 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Banquet 5

Gen Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders

9:00am CST

DNA Forensics Solves the Murder Mystery of Dr. Ward

Hair, fingerprints, and DNA are left behind at the scene of a murder. How can you use them to find Dr. Ward's killer? Your students will love being the crime scene investigators while learning how to use electrophoresis to perform DNA analysis in a single classroom period. Come learn how!

Speakers

Kathy Mirakovits

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Science! It is what motivates us to be the best teachers/instructors we can be. I have recently retired from high school science teaching, but in actuality have just shifted to teaching at the higher ed level. I am a part-time instructor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and... Read More →

Friday March 6, 2020 9:00am - 10:45am CST
Meeting Room 101

Bio

Grade Level 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders

9:00am CST

Using Criteria, Constraints, and a Decision Matrix to Make Curriculum Decisions

Is your district evaluating curriculum programs and struggling to decide which to choose? How do you make a decision that everyone can agree on? Bring a team and learn how to brainstorm and define criteria and constraints, rank your criteria, and then use a decision matrix to mathematically arrive at a recommended solution for your curriculum choice. Double bonus: Your staff learns techniques for implementing NGSS engineering PEs in the process!

Speakers

Chris Geerer

Science Department Chair/Teacher, Parcells Middle School, Grosse Pointe Woods

Mi-STAR (Michigan Science Teaching and Assessment Reform) curriculum writer and pilot teacher. NGSS enthusiast. Equity and civility through science education!

Alex Gulyas

MSTA Decision Matrix 2020 pptx

Copy of Blank Decision Matrix 2020 docx

Criteria Rubric Blank 2020 docx

Three curriculum programs 2020 docx

Friday March 6, 2020 9:00am - 10:45am CST
Banquet 8

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand Mi-STAR
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci

9:00am CST

MESTA Free & Inexpensive Rock Shop

Teachers, pick up free and inexpensive resource for all your Earth science related needs from rocks, mineral and fossils from Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association. Ideas and activities will be shared with teachers from other disciplines to showcase the interdisciplinary aspect of Earth Science and its ability to address topics in the NGSS Crosscutting Concepts and STEM applications. The session will be all day Friday and till noon on Saturday.

Speakers

MESTA

Friday March 6, 2020 9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Rock Shop - Exhibit Hall

Earth Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand MESTA
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci

10:00am CST

What's New with Modeling Instruction

Buoyed by new support from the MiSTEM Network, Modeling in Michigan continues to refine our instructional frameworks and workshop design. Learn about our impact on schools and teaching. Find out about the summer 2020 workshops, our enhancement efforts around Modeling with MiSTAR, HS Physical Science, Chemistry and Biology. Also, learn about early efforts to Modelize High School Earth Science.

Speakers

Mike Gallagher

Oakland MiSTEM Network Director, Oakland Schools

Friday March 6, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Capitol 1

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Bio, Chem, Phy Sci, Physics, Earth Sci, Gen Sci

10:00am CST

High School Science Networking Session

High School science teachers and leaders: Spend time doing a quick evaluation of your school using the 13 Implementation Indicators from NGSS. Then, network with other high school teachers and science leaders around topics such as course sequencing, available resources, and assessments. Walk away with contacts and ideas as you continue to implement the Michigan Science Standards.

Speakers

Lory Thayer

Wendi Vogel

Region B Director, NSELA

I am a former middle school teacher turned Science Consultant for Kent County in the Grand Rapids area. I run the @NGSS_tweeps twitter account and have a passion for science education. I am also the Michigan-SELA President-Elect.

Friday March 6, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Banquet 1

Gen Sci

Grade Level 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand MSELA
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Physics, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, Env Sci, STEM Ed

10:00am CST

Keynote: Building on Young Children’s Curiosity: Lessons from the SOLID Start (Science, Oral Language, and Literacy Development from the Start of School) Project

Children come to school curious and excited to make sense of the world around them. In support of this curiosity, the new Michigan Science Standards suggest that students should be engaged in rich sensemaking around science phenomena starting in Kindergarten. However, current and past educational policies have necessitated an early focus on literacy and math, which often leads to science being pushed out of elementary classrooms. In this talk, we argue for the importance of providing students with opportunities to build on their science curiosities from the start of school. Additionally, we will argue that a focus on science is critical for supporting students’ literacy learning AND that language and literacy are critical for supporting children’s scientific sense-making. When students have opportunities to work on making sense of science phenomena, they develop a need to obtain information from texts, to use new vocabulary, and to engage in new ways of talking about their ideas which supports both science and literacy goals in the early grades of school. We use lessons learned from our SOLID Start project (Science, Oral Language, and Literacy Development from the Start of School) to show how to engage in this type of integrated learning beginning in the early elementary grades.

Speakers

Amelia Gotwals

Michigan State University

Amelia Wenk Gotwals, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. She is a former middle school science teacher whose research and teaching focus on curriculum, instruction, and assessment in science in elementary and middle... Read More →

Tanya S. Wright

Assistant professor, Michigan State University

Tanya Wright, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. She is a former kindergarten teacher whose research and teaching focus on curriculum and instruction in language and literacy during the early childhood and elementary... Read More →

Friday March 6, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Banquet 5

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders

10:00am CST

Increase Enrollment and Improve Achievement in AP Science

The New Jersey Center for Teaching & Learning (NJCTL) is a non-profit, charitable organization founded by the New Jersey Education Association. Learn about our free, comprehensive Open Education Resource curricula designed to teach AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C, AP Chemistry and AP Biology. Everything you need to successfully teach these courses is available to you and your students. Learn more about these CollegeBoard approved resources, including how to effectively use them.

Speakers

Susan Olszewski

Director, New Jersey Center for Teaching & Learning

The mission of NJCTL, a nonprofit founded by NJEA, is to empower teachers to lead school improvement so that all children have access to a high-quality education.

Increase Enrollment & Improve Achievement in AP Science pdf

Friday March 6, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Michigan 1

Physics

Grade Level 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Chem, Bio

10:00am CST

At Least 7 Sneaky Ways To Get Students Using Questioning Independently

Student discourse in science develops critical thinking. Our kiddos love sharing claims and, if we ask, provide evidence. But engaging each other by asking questions? Disagreeing with evidence? Wow, that’s hard for our elementary students! Don’t despair. Help is on the way. This presentation will give teachers practical strategies and tips to get those discussions flowing. Reproducibles? Strategy and tip sheets? You got it!

Speakers

Cheryl Matas

retired teacher, Retired Teacher

At least 7 sneaky ways pptx

At Least 7 Strategies to Promote Students Questioning zip

Friday March 6, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Michigan 3

STEM Ed

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci

10:00am CST

Building Capacity with Teacher Leader Corps

A major cross-curricular goal within the Eastern Upper Peninsula STEM Region has focused on building capacity through teacher leadership. This work has resulted in the development of the Teacher Leader Corps (TLC), and currently there are TLC initiatives in science, math, and social studies. Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, the EUP STEM Region supported the development of a Teacher Leader Corps (TLC) with the goal of building capacity around the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This journey has led to a number of positive outcomes, and this session will tell that story while describing how the TLC model might work for you.

Speakers

Elisha Laninga

3rd Grade Teacher, Three Lakes Academy

Hello! I am Elisha Laninga. I am a 3rd grade teacher in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. I have been a teacher for 10 years. I am very passionate about teaching science. I have been trained in NGSX and have made the transition to teaching that way. I am very excited to be... Read More →

Heather Luoto

Science Teacher, Engadine Schools

I am attending MSTA this year as a member of the Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD/STEM Integrated Learning Team Teacher Leader Corp. I am a YOOPER and teach 7-12 science in a small rural district. In the past I have been a Team Leader for a project-based online learning program in our... Read More →

Kevin St. Onge

Regional Director, MiSTEM Network, EUP STEM Region

Friday March 6, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Meeting Room 102

STEM Ed

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Int Sci

10:00am CST

Emphasis on the E in STEM!

This session will share how teachers incorporate Innovative Vehicle Design (IVD) to provide engaging cross-curricular project-based learning in science, technology, engineering, and math. In partnership with the Square One Education Network, teachers offer multi-layered hands-on experiences that introduce students to the emerging world of connected and autonomous vehicle technology and wireless communication. Through vehicle engineering challenges students apply classroom lessons to a tangible project, developing critical thinking skills and improved problem solving. See how teachers incorporate electric go-karts, re-engineer RC vehicles, use underwater robots, and/or autonomous Power Wheels Jeeps to enhance learning. Session participants will use Arduino robotic platforms with various sensors to avoid obstacles and complete missions, and learn about Arduino applications across content areas, including custom data loggers, and science demonstration tools.

Speakers

Jason Beatty

Program Director, Square One Education Network

Square One is a Michigan-based STEM education non-profit, providing teacher PD, student STEM design challenges, and competitions including underwater ROVs, electric & autonomous vehicles, and Arduino robots.

Barb Land

Executive Director, Square One Education Network

Let's talk STEM! We're a nonprofit educational organization serving K12 teachers and students with hands on experiences focused on STEM education!

Friday March 6, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Meeting Room 205

STEM Ed

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects CS/Tech

10:00am CST

Assessment Fixer-Upper: Learn to assess "knowledge in use" with Item Clusters

Participants will review example multi-dimensional Item Clusters and then become "fixer-uppers" to transform one-dimensional items into a multi-dimensional Item Cluster. We won't just add a coat of fresh paint to make assessments looks better; we will build a new foundation for how we assess "knowledge in use."

Speakers

Jessica Ashley

Science Consultant, Oakland Schools

Friday March 6, 2020 10:00am - 11:45am CST
Banquet 6

Gen Sci

Grade Level 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects STEM Ed

10:00am CST

Do we REALLY know ourselves and our students? Ensuring "all students" really DOES mean "all students"

How often do you think about problems presented to students that may have racial bias, gender bias, or any other bias? Do you check your own biases? Does "ALL students" REALLY mean "ALL students?" Join me in exploring bias in ourselves and the content materials presented to students. Tools to interrupt thinking as well as to check for bias in materials will be shared.

Speakers

Jill Griffin

Education Consultant, Michigan Department of Education

Dr. Griffin’s current work includes work with schools to close the achievement gap through the statewide African American Student Initiative (AASI). The work through the AASI includes providing cultural proficiency leadership, training, and networking opportunities. Much of... Read More →

Friday March 6, 2020 10:00am - 11:45am CST
Banquet 4

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders

10:00am CST

Field Trip - Michigan State University Museum

Join the excursion to the Michigan State University Museum to see the brand-new Science On a Sphere developed by NOAA! In the darkened museum gallery, four projectors illuminate a giant globe, seeming to float in front of you. Spectacular animations, showing geophysical, environmental, and cultural data are projected on the globe. See astronomical objects as if from outer space, climate data animations, and much more. Learn about how to integrate SOS into your teaching. Demonstrations and museum exploration time included. Transportation Bus service is provided and leaves at 10:00 AM from the Lansing Center. Visit the website to learn more - (museum.msu.edu)

Registration is required! You can register by emailing info@msta-mich.org or visiting the onsite field trip desk in the conference registration area. Due to busing, space is limited.

Friday March 6, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Field Trip - Bus from Lansing Center

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders, 5) Post Secondary
Add'l Subjects Informal Sci

11:00am CST

The Walking Dead: Deer, Disease and Science

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is changing our Michigan landscape and there
are other numerous diseases that can affect Michigan’s wild birds and mammals. Discover how sick or dead wildlife are collected, tested and diagnosed by the DNR’s Wildlife Health Section. Learn how scientists perform a necropsy and what diagnostic tests are used. Some of the common wildlife diseases will be explored, highlighting zoonotic diseases, and we will discuss what scientists do with the information gained from wildlife health diagnostics.

Speakers

Kevin Frailey

Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources

The Michigan DNR provides programs, materials, and professional development to Michigan educators.

Julie Melotti

Lab Tech, MI DNR

The Walking Dead pdf

Friday March 6, 2020 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Meeting Room 203

Bio

Grade Level 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand DNR
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Env Sci, STEM Ed

11:00am CST

Providing Elementary Teachers and Students with Comprehensive Skills and Strategies To Accomplish The Intended Vision Of The SEP and CCC

Speakers

Laura Chambless

K-5 Math/Science Consultant, St Clair RESA

I’m a mom of 2 adult children and a puppy, a wife, a friend, a co-worker, a coach. My husband says my job is my hobby!

Minna Turrell

Secondary Science Consultant, St Clair RESA

Friday March 6, 2020 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Banquet 1

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand MSELA

11:00am CST

Success in the Changing Science Classroom

During this workshop, participants will collaboratively engage in a hands-on, inquiry-based activity, explore the instructional shifts required by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), discuss the characteristics of an NGSS aligned activity, and reflect on next steps for their schools and/or classrooms.

Speakers

Laura Hagen

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Friday March 6, 2020 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Regency 1

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders

11:00am CST

Healthy Grading: A Moral Imperative

If you are disenfranchised with your current grading and assessment strategies, this session is for you. If you would like to tailor your assessment and grading practices to student learning, this session is for you. If you are tired of using grades to penalize and punish your students, this session is for you.

Speakers

Don Pata

Teacher, Grosse Pointe North High School

I have been teaching high school science for over 20 year. I like to talk about NGSS, advanced pedagogy, modeling instruction and healthy grading. I have 4 young children. In the summer I run modeling workshops across Michigan.

Friday March 6, 2020 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Capitol 1

STEM Ed

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders

11:00am CST

Field Trip - Michigan State University Cyclotron Lab

Explore a world-class rare isotope laboratory where nuclei are smashed into a target at nearly half the speed of light! Our tour includes demonstrations, an introduction to the goals and methods of nuclear science, and a walk behind the scenes where nuclei are accelerated, filtered and/or studied. The secrets we learn could help explain what happens in supernovae and the origins of elements that make up the human body.
Transportation Bus service is provided and leaves at 11:00 AM from the Lansing Center. Visit the website to learn more - https://www.nscl.msu.edu/public/tour/index.html

Registration is required! You can register by emailing info@msta-mich.org or visiting the onsite field trip desk in the conference registration area. Due to busing, space is limited.

Friday March 6, 2020 11:00am - 1:30pm CST
Field Trip - Bus from Lansing Center

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Phy Sci

1:00pm CST

How to Start Biology and Chemistry NGSS Units using Driving Question Boards to Investigate Phenomena

Let’s face it, it can be difficult to know how to start an effective unit using NGSS! In this session, you will learn how to successfully implement student-created Driving Question Boards to tackle engaging phenomena. Teachers will learn and practice an effective questioning protocol and leave with sample Phenomenon Unit Starter ideas for multiple introductory Biology and Chemistry units, as well as bridging new AP Biology units.

Speakers

Andrea McCune

Biology & AP Biology Teacher, Athens High School

Lauren Nacy

Biology and Chemistry Teacher, Troy High School

PresentationMSTA2020 pptx

Questioning Form for DQBs pdf

Phenomenon Ideas Intro Bio pdf

Phenomenon Ideas AP Biology pdf

Phenomenon Ideas Intro Chemistry pdf

Friday March 6, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Meeting Room 201

Bio

Grade Level 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand MABT
Add'l Subjects Chem

1:00pm CST

Mammal Mania

A Michigan Mammal trail will highlight critters and their sign. Participants will actively discover different predator/prey scenarios and using skulls, pelts, tracks and scat. Identification and observation are included in this problem solving scene. The program also includes a literary element as teachers will learn to get their students to highlight nature stations with wholesome limericks. For example: This session will be a blast, but it will all go much too fast. Mammal Mania helps you discover, your “inner” Nature lover, and I promise your enthusiasm to last.

Speakers

Kevin Frailey

Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources

The Michigan DNR provides programs, materials, and professional development to Michigan educators.

Friday March 6, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Meeting Room 203

Bio

Grade Level 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Env Sci, STEM Ed

1:00pm CST

Seeing the Unseeable: Models That Really Work - Tetrahedrons and Magnetometers

We will build a model tetrahedron to illustrate molecular geometry, first using it as a Silicon tetrahedron (SiO4), which comprises 90% of the Earth's crust. We will then use the same model as a Methane tetrahedron (CH4), the simplest organic molecule. This technique of modeling tetrahedrons was introcuced by the AIMS Foundation in 1985.
Our next model, a magnetometer, was introduced by TOPS Learning System and later developed for Windows to the Universe in 1995 to illustrate the detection of magnetism in such varied uses as space science, oceanography, geology, environmental science, archeology, engineering, and other critical applications for STEM Education.
Together these models will ignite curiosity and build confidence in science learners as they begin to see and manipulate abstractions.

Speakers

David Mastie

Ann Arbor Public Schools (retired)

Friday March 6, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Meeting Room 205

Earth Sci

Grade Level 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, Physics, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, Env Sci, STEM Ed

1:00pm CST

Panel Discussion - The Future of Science Teaching in Michigan

Join several science education professionals from around the state in a Q&A session that will answer such questions as: How do we support HS students to seek and enter science teacher prep programs? How are teacher prep programs supporting shifts to MSS/NGSS? How can we support new teachers with mentorship and ongoing professional development.

Panelists will include:
Darcy McMahaon (MDE), Kris Pachla (MiSTEM Network), Mark Olson (Oakland University), Jeremy Winsor, (Fulton Schools), David Stroupe (MSU)

Speakers

Rich Bacolor

curriuclum consultant, Michigan Science Education Leadership Association / Wayne RESA

Middle School science teacher for 20 years in South Redford, Mi. Currently Science Education Consultant serving 33 school districts in Wayne County. 3D Science Advocate for all students.

Friday March 6, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Banquet 5

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders

1:00pm CST

Grant Writing 101: Find the Fund$ for STEM

Do you have Cartier dreams for your classroom but a dollar store budget? Get tips and tricks for grant writing that can help you craft proposals to fund robust science learning—for your students and for YOU!

Speakers

June Teisan

PAEMST - MI TOY - NBCT, Belle Isle Aquarium - Detroit

Friday March 6, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Michigan 3

STEM Ed

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, Informal Sci, Physics, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, Env Sci, CS/Tech

1:00pm CST

Of the 3 R's, which R is most important.

A powerpoint will be shown with the latest information on recycling, why it's important, the progress we have made and the challenges we face.

Speakers

Kathleen Klein

Waste Management

Friday March 6, 2020 1:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Meeting Room 202

Env Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Informal Sci, Earth Sci, Env Sci, STEM Ed

1:00pm CST

Instructional Change through Productive Talk Walk Throughs

Actionable Feedback is a critical component to learning and improvement. In this professional learning session instructional leaders and administrators will focus on the use of Productive Talk in classroom instruction. Participants will develop an instructional focus and implementation plan around Productive Talk for their building or district. They will make observations and collect data from a Science class using a Productive Talk walk through form. This data will then be used to plan for conversations with teachers in order to provide actionable feedback in support of students figuring out Science through discourse.

Speakers

Mary Burke

Science Consultant, Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency

I am the Science Consultant for Kalamazoo RESA. Prior to being here at KRESA I was a middle school sience teacher for 21 years as well as an instructional specialist for Vicksburg Community Schools. My job is to support local districts, schools, and teachers through instructional... Read More →

Friday March 6, 2020 1:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Banquet 1

Gen Sci

Grade Level 6) Inst Leaders
Strand MSELA
Add'l Subjects Int Sci, Informal Sci, Physics, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, Env Sci, CS/Tech, STEM Ed

1:00pm CST

Did You Know That all of the Graduation Requirements Can Be Met while Maintaining a STEM focus? Let's Talk About the MMC Flexibility!

The Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) graduation requirements are not meant to be a one-size fits all sequence of courses. Instead, the content of the MMC should be embedded into courses, experiences, CTE programs, STEM pathways, and other opportunities that allow students to gain the required proficiency in a personalized way. A student’s post-school goals should be the foundation for planning what their time in high school looks like; preparing each and every student for their “next”. This session will discuss in detail the MMC as well as the flexibility afforded in meeting the graduation requirements, including the personal curriculum modifications and the application to STEM.

Speakers

Rashell Bowerman

Consultant, Michigan Department of Education

Rashell Bowerman is an Educational Consultant Specialist with the Michigan Department of Education. With an emphasis in the areas of instruction and intervention, her position allows her to support Michigan’s school districts as they strive to improve achievement for all students... Read More →

Friday March 6, 2020 1:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Banquet 4

STEM Ed

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci

1:00pm CST

STEM in the Preschool and Early Elementary Classroom

Participants will learn how to engage, support, and scaffold children’s natural inclination to question, explore, and problem solve, by using free or inexpensive materials. Teachers will participate in and be able to create fun and easy STEM activities while connecting to Michigan Science Standards.

Speakers

Laura Franey

ECS, RESA

Lisa Ogiemwonyi

Wayne RESA

MSTA STEM in the Preschool and Early El Classroom pptx

Friday March 6, 2020 1:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Michigan 2

STEM Ed

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci

1:30pm CST

Field Trip - Impressions 5 Science Center (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT!! - See additional information below

From Classroom to Museum - Science Opportunities Go beyond your school walls, and explore in depth field trip opportunities at Impression 5 Science Center. Learn about single-day field trips, partnership programming like Big Science Lesson, or outreach opportunities. Play a little, and take a sneak-peek in our exhibit shop! Explore how to fit the Michigan Science Standards with an impactful field trip. The museum is across from the Lansing Center and very walkable from the conference.

Registration is required! You can register by emailing info@msta-mich.org or visiting the onsite field trip desk in the conference registration area. This field trip is currently fully booked, but you can visit the field trip desk to see if there are cancellations.

Friday March 6, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Field Trip - Self Transportation

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Informal Sci

2:00pm CST

We Love to Hate Assessments - Let's Do Something About It!

Too often, science assessments are simply not worth students' or teachers time--at best, they are a nuisance to get past as painlessly as possible; at worst, they actively discourage interest and engagement in science. Three-dimensional science standards, like those in Michigan, provide an opportunity to reclaim assessments as empowering, supportive opportunities that measure what matters while building students up--all while aligning to state standards. In this session, we will discuss features of high-quality three-dimensional assessments, and explore strategies for developing these assessments in our own classrooms.

Speakers

Aneesha Badrinarayan

Learning Policy Institute

Friday March 6, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Banquet 2

Gen Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders

2:00pm CST

Building Community Partnerships to Forge Equitable, Enriching STEM Teaching and Learning

Explore exemplary classroom cases for ideas of how to build community partnerships that integrate the arts and social studies with science and engineering learning, with a vision that honors equity and social justice teaching and learning practices.

Speakers

June Teisan

PAEMST - MI TOY - NBCT, Belle Isle Aquarium - Detroit

Friday March 6, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Michigan 3

STEM Ed

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Informal Sci, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, Env Sci, STEM Ed

2:00pm CST

Guess Who’s Back, Back Again: The Benefits of Multiple Touchpoint STEM programs.

Data has shown that multiple touchpoints with students has increased their interest in STEM concepts and also improved their test scores over the years. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science and Nature Center will discuss how this model of programming, which includes Field Trips, Outreach, and Distance Learning programs, has been used in schools and district-wide as well as share resources for teachers looking for ways to incorporate STEM into their curriculum.

Speakers

Rebecca Petrone

Ann Arbor Hands On Museum

Andrea Reynolds

Senior Outreach Manager, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Lannis Smith

Overview Plan for Delivery Kindergarten docx

MSTA 2020 Multiple Touch Point Presentation pptx

Friday March 6, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Regency 1

STEM Ed

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, STEM Ed

3:00pm CST

Infusing Informal STEM Learning Opportunities into your Classroom

Are you eager to diversify your STEM curriculum? Attend this session to learn a multitude of ways to incorporate informal STEM learning opportunities for your K-12 students that align to your current curriculum. We will showcase actual examples from our own STEM programs and their impact on student learning. Best practices will be shared to empower you to create a culture of STEM in your classroom and beyond.

Speakers

Adrianne Cole

Director, STEM@SVSU, Saginaw Valley State University

As the Director of STEM at Saginaw Valley State University, I bridge the gap between education and industry by connecting K-12 students and teachers with the incredible STEM opportunities at SVSU, as well as local businesses.

Dr. Betsy Diegel

STEM Mobile Lab Coordinator, Saginaw Valley State University

My role involves K-6th grade STEM outreach via our STEM Mobile Research Laboratory. I also work with community partners to direct Camp Infinity and host STEM experiences at SVSU to have impact on STEM learning in our Great Lakes Bay Region.

Friday March 6, 2020 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Regency 2

STEM Ed

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Int Sci, Informal Sci

3:00pm CST

Let's MAKE Science Even More Amazing!

Everyone is a maker! Come explore how you can utilize FREE maker resources available to you from the Classroom Makers project. What will you make tomorrow with your students?

Speakers

John Phillips

Educational Technology Consultant, Berrien RESA

Ann Smart

Educational Technology Consultant, Lenawee County ISD

Ann is the EdTech Consultant for the Lenawee ISD and REMC 19W Director. SHe also serves as a MACUL Board Member and acts as co-project manager for the REMC Classroom Maker project. Prior to her current position, she worked as an EdTech Consultant for Jackson County ISD, Instructional... Read More →

REMC Classroom Maker Project MSTA 2020 pdf

Friday March 6, 2020 3:00pm - 3:45pm CST
Banquet 3

STEM Ed

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Int Sci, Physics, Phy Sci, CS/Tech

3:00pm CST

Safety for the Win

Many students expect the science classroom to be full of bubbling solutions and dramatic explosions. Searching “chemistry experiment” on YouTube results in videos of people handling flames with their bare hands, reactions with hazardous materials, and explosions and flames of all colors and sizes. However, events involving injuries during science demonstrations or lab activities are serious enough to attain media attention about twice a year. This workshop will demonstrate the RAMP method of risk assessment to enable participants to win the battle for student attention by equipping them with the tools to do exciting science activities in a safe manner.

Speakers

Monique Wilhelm

University of Michigan-Flint

ACS Safety Guidelines for Chem Demos pdf

ACS RAMP Teacher Template pdf

Playing with Fire acs.jchemed.8b00152 pdf

acs secondary safety guidelines pdf

Extra Notes Added to Pressentation Based on Our Discussions pptx

AACT Quick Disposal Reference Guide pdf

MDEQ Chem Mgmt and Dispo in Schools Guide pdf

EPA School Chem Dispo Resources pdf

Friday March 6, 2020 3:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Meeting Room 102

Chem

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, Informal Sci, Physics, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, Env Sci, STEM Ed

3:00pm CST

Student-Generated Questions to Lead Investigations: Students “Driving the Bus”

Are you tired of asking all of the questions?
Empower your students to ask good questions using the Question Formulation Technique. Learn how to get students to ask clarifying questions about data sets to increase their understanding. Implementing these techniques will motivate students to engage more deeply and take ownership of their learning. Teachers will experience the process using examples and investigations from the Mi-STAR curriculum. No prior Mi-STAR experience is necessary. Walk away with cross-disciplinary strategies to implement in your classroom when you return.

Speakers

Emily Gochis

Mi-STAR Coordinator of Professional Learning & Curriculum Associate, MiSTEM Director

I am the the Director of the Western U.P. STEM Network (MiSTEM Network Region 16) serving Houghton, Baraga, Keweenaw, Ontonagon and Gogebic counties of Michigan. I have been in the education field for 15 years, teaching environmental and outdoor education, high school science and... Read More →

Kim Smith Kolasa

STEM Education Consultant, Seaborg Math & Science Center - NMU

Research interests in plant biology education and transitioning classrooms to NGSSPersonal hobbies include yoga, outdoor recreation, global travel and art

Jennifer Pera

Jeffers High School

Asking Questions Uncover Scenario MSTA 2020 docx

Asking Questions Connect Student Scenario MSTA 2020 docx

Friday March 6, 2020 3:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Banquet 7

Gen Sci

Grade Level 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand Mi-STAR
Add'l Subjects Int Sci, Informal Sci, Physics, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, Env Sci, STEM Ed

4:00pm CST

Flying Wild and Ebird for Educators– Resources to incorporate bird migration and conservation into curricula.

Explore the resources available through Flying WILD and eBird to incorporate scientific inquiry, biology, environmental education and wildlife conservation into your lesson plans. Flying WILD is a supplementary program that offers activities and resources for educators to study birds. Flying WILD is part of Michigan Project WILD. eBird is a citizen science data base that tracks bird observations globally. eBird allows students to become scientists by making careful observations, following established protocol and collecting field observations. eBird provides critical information to the scientific community like the paper documenting the loss of 3 billion birds in North America since the 1970’s.

Speakers

Kathleen Dougherty

Young Birders' Club Coodinator, Cornell K12 BirdSleuth Ambassador/Volunteer and Flying WILD Facilitator

Retired Education Specialist from Oakland County Parks. Board member of Oakland Audubon and serving as the volunteer coordinator for the young birders' club. Birdsleuth Education Ambassador.

eBird Essentials for educators pdf

eBird Explorers 6 8 pdf

Friday March 6, 2020 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Meeting Room 203

Bio

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand DNR
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Informal Sci, Env Sci, STEM Ed

4:00pm CST

A River Runs Through It

This session will focus on land use impacts on water quality and how a cross-curricular and place-based approach can have a tremendous impact on students and their community. Participants will examine a case study of how a small school in the Saginaw-Bay region is implementing place-based stewardship to increase science literacy of students, staff, and the community, using the Great Lakes Literacy Principles and the MI Environmental Literacy Plan. ALSO - how can we include our non-science teachers??? Attendees will get the how, what, when, where, why, and who.

Speakers

Samantha Lichtenwald

Biology and Environmental Science Teacher, Bay-Arenac Community High School

I lead alternative students in exploring various science-based opportunities, bringing awareness to how their actions directly/indirectly impact our environment and themselves. The majority of my curriculum is centered around Michigan and the Great Lakes. I am currently working... Read More →

Friday March 6, 2020 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Meeting Room 204

Env Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand MAEOE
Add'l Subjects Int Sci, Informal Sci, Chem, Bio, Env Sci, STEM Ed

4:00pm CST

My calculator can be a thermometer, pH sensor, and motion detector?

Come learn how your TI graphing calculator can be used to collect real-world data! By attaching Vernier sensors to your calculator, you can turn it into a fully functional data collection instrument capable of collecting thousands of data points per second! Once you have the data, you can analyze it easily on your CALCULATOR! Create beautiful graphs, tables and also display your data values in real-time!

Speakers

Texas Instruments

Education Technology Consultant, TI

Friday March 6, 2020 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Regency 1

Gen Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, Physics, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, Env Sci

4:00pm CST

Field Trip Metamorphosis: Transform One-Off Trips into Vibrant Place-Based Learning Experiences

“Field trips” can and should be a collaboration between the informal ed institution host and classroom educators. Amid all the prep work for learning excursions - permission slips, buses, lunches, sub plans, chaperones - how can each entity best prepare for the heart of it all: rich, vibrant student learning? Pulling from years of experience in and out of the classroom our staff will share knowledge and strategies to help you design place-based experiences that deepen and extend learning, and connect to the lives of students. Whether you have an existing field trip in need of CPR or want to plan a new, exciting outing, come and collaborate!

Speakers

Amy Emmert

Director of Education, Belle Isle Conservancy

June Teisan

PAEMST - MI TOY - NBCT, Belle Isle Aquarium - Detroit

Friday March 6, 2020 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Banquet 5

Int Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Informal Sci, Physics, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, Env Sci, CS/Tech, STEM Ed

6:00pm CST

Field Trip - Lansing Brewery Tour

This fun tour includes meeting with a Lansing Brewing Company brewer, learning about the science of beer-making, and a pint of a craft brew (included in tour cost).

Cost for tour = $10 (paid directly to the Lansing Brewing Company on the day of the tour)

Lansing Brewing Company (518 E. Shiawassee St.) is within short walking distance of the Lansing Center. Please allow 15 minutes for travel time. Tour starts promptly at 6:00 PM.

After the tour, attendees may order food and drinks off of the menu as regular guests of LBC.

Maximum of 25 attendees - Please register for this event at the field trip information desk in the Lansing Center Concourse on the morning of the conference.

Registration is required! You can register by emailing info@msta-mich.org or visiting the on-site field trip desk in the conference registration area. Space is limited.

Friday March 6, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Field Trip - Self Transportation

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Chem

7:00pm CST

Field Trip - Lansing Brewery Tour

This fun tour includes meeting with a Lansing Brewing Company brewer, learning about the science of beer-making, and a pint of a craft brew (included in tour cost).

Cost for tour = $10 (paid directly to the Lansing Brewing Company on the day of the tour)

Lansing Brewing Company (518 E. Shiawassee St.) is within short walking distance of the Lansing Center. Please allow 15 minutes for travel time. Tour starts promptly at 7:00 PM.

After the tour, attendees may order food and drinks off of the menu as regular guests of LBC.

Maximum of 25 attendees - Please register for this event at the field trip information desk in the Lansing Center Concourse on the morning of the conference.

Registration is required! You can register by emailing info@msta-mich.org or visiting the on-site field trip desk in the conference registration area. Space is limited.

Friday March 6, 2020 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Field Trip - Self Transportation

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Chem

8:00am CST

Field Trip Success: from planning to post-field trip extensions

What stands in the way of having a successful science field trip with your students? What do you wish you could fix to make out-of-the-classroom learning opportunities run smoothly for you, your students, and your fellow teachers and chaperones? What do you wish field trip sites and staff knew or did to help your students succeed? Let’s unpack the barriers that stand between you and a great educational experience from both sides of the equation- we’re former classroom teachers and current informal science site educators and we want to support fantastic off-site field trips for you and your students.

Speakers

Erin Parker

Great Lakes Nature Center Manager, Detroit Zoological Society

Sandy Ling

Education Specialist, Detroit Zoological Society

Field Trip planning docx

Saturday March 7, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am CST
Banquet 2

Bio

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, Informal Sci, Earth Sci, Env Sci

8:00am CST

Conference 101 - Sat AM

Saturday March 7, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am CST
Michigan 1

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders, 5) Post Secondary

8:00am CST

Standards Based Grading + NGSS: A Match Made in Heaven

Standards Based Grading (SBG) is one of the most effective ways to assess students, but how does it fit into NGSS? In this presentation you will learn about what SBG is and how it differs than traditional grading. You'll also learn how it can be used with NGSS DCIs and SEPs in an effective way that will help all students learn and be motivated in your class.

Check it out: bit.ly/SBGMSTA20

Speakers

Vanessa Logan Wentzloff

Physics Teacher, Avondale High School

Student-centered, inquiry-driven classrooms are central to my teaching philosophy. I focus on standards-based grading, NGSS practices, phenomenon, inquiry, flexible seating and flipped learning. I strive to help other teachers develop their skills and be the best they can be.I am... Read More →

Saturday March 7, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am CST
Banquet 4

Gen Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci

8:00am CST

Promoting 3-Dimensional Science Teaching and Learning through NGSS-aligned Curricula and a Teacher Support System

Shifting K-12 teaching and learning toward the vision of science education embodied by the NGSS requires new materials and new approaches to what students learn and how they learn it. CREATE for STEM has developed innovative, high-quality, research-based and -tested student and teacher resources -- curricula, assessments, and professional development. This session will explain what makes these resources different, which ones are ready for use, and how teachers and districts can access them.

Speakers

Jenna Nachazel

Chris Reimann

Senior Academic Specialist, Michigan State University

Chris Reimann is a senior academic specialist in the College of Education at Michigan State University (MSU), where he has served in a variety of research, teaching, and outreach roles since 1991. Much of his work has focused on professional learning for educators and extending the... Read More →

MSU CREATE for STEM NGPBL MSTA Presentation pdf

Saturday March 7, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am CST
Governor's Room

Int Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand CREATE for STEM
Add'l Subjects Physics, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, STEM Ed

8:00am CST

Phenomena! Does One Size Fit All?

The use of natural phenomena to motivate student learning are key in the Michigan Science Standards and NGSS. Yet, what makes a good phenomena and are all phenomena good in all educational settings? We will explore different phenomena related to the MSS/NGSS and then apply cognitive learning theory and the practices driving the use of phenomena in science pedagogy. The goal - helping you make and evaluate good phenomena for your classroom.

Speakers

Rob Keys

Professor, Cornerstone University

Creating models related to ecology NGSS performance expectations PreK-12 Science Education Prep and Learning Theory Grassland bird conservation, monitoring and management

Using Phenomena in NGSS pdf

Saturday March 7, 2020 8:00am - 8:45am CST
Banquet 6

STEM Ed

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci

8:00am CST

Wire me up! Teach STEM with Hands-On Mind-Control, Cyborgs, Reflexes, Reactions... and more!

Meet K12 NGSS with the Hands-On, Muscles-On, Minds-On Activities developed by Backyard Brains!

This workshop is for teachers of Upper-El Science, Middle School Science and STEM, High School Biology, Anatomy/Phys, Physics, and Engineering! Also, for Admins who are looking to bring the cutting-edge to their district, look no further...

Bring the cutting-edge of research science into your classroom. See how easy it is to transform your students into neuroscientists, biomedical engineers, sports scientists, and quantitative biologists!

Speakers

Will Wharton

Poet and Content Development, Backyard Brains

Saturday March 7, 2020 8:00am - 9:45am CST
Michigan 2

STEM Ed

Grade Level 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Chem, Bio, Env Sci, CS/Tech

9:00am CST

Touching the Untouchable: Models That Really Work - Satellite Orbits and Floating Golf Balls

Since 1957 (Sputnik), space agencies and private companies around the world have launched thousands of artificial satellites into orbits around Earth. We will build a wire model providing students with the basic understanding of the differences between Polar and Geosynchronous orbits and differentiating which satellites (e.g. spy, communication, environmental, weather, etc.) would be launched into each kind of orbit.
Our second model consists of a tennis ball container filled with salt water, a floating golf ball, and food coloring to illustrate for students such concepts as density, solubility, color, estuaries, optics, chemistry, and other critical applications for STEM Education.
Together these models will ignite curiosity and build confidence in science learners as they begin to touch and manipulate abstractions.

Speakers

David Mastie

Ann Arbor Public Schools (retired)

Saturday March 7, 2020 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Meeting Room 202

Earth Sci

Grade Level 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, Physics, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, Env Sci, STEM Ed

9:00am CST

Our NGSS Journey at Avondale High School: 3 Years In and Continuing Forward

What is NGSS actually like implemented for an entire science department? Follow our 3+ year journey from 2017 to now to how we went from traditional classrooms to inquiry and modeling based instruction. Our journey wasn't perfect and we will discuss our positives and our setbacks. We will also tell you more about how you can transform your department.

Check it out: bit.ly/AvondaleNGSS

Speakers

Fahmida Matin

Science teacher, Avondale High School

Began implementing NGSS since the last 2 years and it has been the best decision I’ve made. I realized that my students learn best through inquiry so why not make that change in my teaching.

Katie Osborn

Science Department Leader

I am a HS chemistry and AP chemistry teacher. As a school, we are really working to embrace MSS and making learning meaningful to students. I want to find new ways to increase engagement and ways to know students are learning.

Vanessa Logan Wentzloff

Physics Teacher, Avondale High School

Saturday March 7, 2020 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Banquet 4

Gen Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci

9:00am CST

Questioning Science

Do you struggle to get your students to ask their own questions? Or respectfully "talk" about claims and evidence? At this session, you'll learn about a new technique to get students asking questions and a way to get them engaged in conversations with their peers.

https://bit.ly/3axslXa

Speakers

Ashley Driscoll

Fisher Elementary School

Lyndsay Mahar

Fisher Elementary

Katie Stevenson

4th Grade Teacher, Fisher Elementary

Saturday March 7, 2020 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Regency 1

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci

9:00am CST

NASA Resources, GLOBE Program and Student Research

Science is something anyone can do. Doing science makes you a scientist! By doing science, scientists gain a better understanding of the world around them and share their findings with the whole world. Use the GLOBE Science Process and NASA Resources to encourage student research. Full information on the presentation can be found in the Padlet at: http://tiny.cc/84pdkz

Speakers

David Bydlowski

Science Consultant, Wayne RESA

I am a part-time Science Consultant at Wayne RESA. I am also a Co-Investigator of the AREN Project, a NASA CAN Award from 2015 - 2020. I am also the host of the Middle School Science Minute Podcast.

Kevin Czajkowski

Professor, University of Toledo

Janet Struble

Project Manager, GLOBE Mission Earth at University of Toledo

Our project is connecting GLOBE and NASA resources.

Saturday March 7, 2020 9:00am - 10:45am CST
Governor's Room

Env Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Int Sci, Informal Sci, Earth Sci, Env Sci, STEM Ed

9:00am CST

MESTA Free & Inexpensive Rock Shop

Need something to get your students excited about science? Come visit MESTA’s fabulous Rock Shop! We have a variety of rocks, minerals, fossils and other oddities that will spark your student’s curiosity. These purchases can be used as classroom showpieces and make great gifts. There is something for everybody. All proceeds go towards Earth Science educator scholarships and grants awarded through the Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association. Cash, check, and cards accepted.

Speakers

MESTA

Saturday March 7, 2020 9:00am - 1:00pm CST
Rock Shop - Exhibit Hall

Earth Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand MESTA
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci

10:00am CST

NGSS Strategies that Work K-12

Have you been wanting to work with other teachers to explore model based lesson planning, but are reluctant to try to take on another new set of strategies? We will share ways that you can infuse model development into your teaching, use phenomena to drive instruction, and assess student learning without having to redesign everything you do. We will answer your questions related to implementing NGSS and provide several ELE, MS, and HS content specific resources for immediate use and further exploration.

Speakers

Megan Bartley

Katie Stevenson

4th Grade Teacher, Fisher Elementary

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Capitol 1

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders

10:00am CST

Are You Moddy?

We will bring science and coding together as participants learn to do some basic coding (no experience necessary) while developing a mood ring! The science of color mixing is explored while determining the right body temperature thresholds. Is fuchsia flirty? Should green be groovy? It's up to you!

Speakers

Texas Instruments

Education Technology Consultant, TI

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Meeting Room 204

STEM Ed

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects CS/Tech

10:00am CST

Engineering for Pre-K & Kindergarten

Children of all ages are curious, natural problem solvers. Engineering for Elementary (EiE) for PreK and Kindergarten students builds a strong base of problem solving and critical thinking that prepares children for success in school and in life. Participants will sample the new activity materials and gain tips for classroom implementation. I’ll also share our experience holding educator workshops and Family Engineering Fun Nights for the little ones.

Speakers

Joan Chadde

Director, Center for Science & Environmental Education, Michigan Technological University

Informal Science, K-12 STEM Outreach, Engineering is Elementary (PreK to Gr. 5), Diversity & Inclusion, increasing STEM & Natural Resources pipeline, Environmental Education, Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Michigan 2

STEM Ed

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Informal Sci

10:00am CST

Using Models to Drive Student Understanding of the Central Dogma

This interactive workshop will feature student models created by 3D Molecular Designs in Milwaukee. Participants will work with models that explore protein folding and emphasize how the sequence of the amino acids influences the folding pattern of the protein that determines its shape that in turn determines the protein’s function. Participants will then work with a second set of models, which focuses on the central dogma including both transcription and translation. The activities culminates when both these models come together to help students make the connection between DNA and RNA sequences and how they can impact protein functions. Examples of a variety of student-created products that can be used to document student learning will be presented and discussed.

Speakers

Mark Eberhard

AP Biology & Biology Teachers, St. Clair High School

34 years in the classroomAmbassador for HHMI BiointeracitveWriting Team for College Board's Pre-AP Biology CourseFacilitator for BSCS/NABT Regional Biology Teacher AcademyBoard of Directors for Michigan Association of Biology Teachers (MABT)

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:00am - 11:45am CST
Meeting Room 201

Bio

Grade Level 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand MABT

10:00am CST

Engaging Your Students to Think and Act Like Scientists

Engage your students to think and act like scientists and engineers. Be the teacher that transforms everyday lesson plans into authentic, memorable learning experiences with inquiry-focused instruction. Come with a willingness to inspire learning; leave with strategies and tools to make it happen.

Speakers

Dawn McCotter

Van Andel Education Institute

Think and Act Like a Scientist 6 12 pptx

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:00am - 11:45am CST
Banquet 2

Gen Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders

10:00am CST

Help your students be better at science, life and CERs through sound reasoning

Reasoning is at the heart of science; sound reasoning is required to argue from evidence, construct explanations and even to plan investigations. Yet, reasoning is hard, and many students struggle to use reasoning effectively. Experience Mi-STAR’s pilot-tested lesson designed to help students use reasoning to argue from evidence. Practice using a tested process to identify and construct sound reasoning statements to strengthen CERs that argue a position. After getting the basics down, we will expand our newfound reasoning skills into other science practices. Classroom-tested lesson plan provided.

Speakers

Brian Danhoff

Lori Hall

STEM Teacher, Saginaw Public Schools

Twenty-five years of teaching and it never gets old! With a love of middle school science, I transitioned into a K-8 STEM teacher and love inspiring students (and adults) to have fun learning. This is my third year as a Noyce Fellow in the MTP Grant through Michigan Technological... Read More →

Tony Matthys

Mi-STAR

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:00am - 11:45am CST
Banquet 7

Int Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand Mi-STAR
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, STEM Ed

11:00am CST

Equitable Systems of Learning and Assessment and Positive Student Outcomes

We will discuss our experiences and student outcomes when we "un-tracked" science classes and moved to a Standards-Based Grading System in a Metro Detroit suburban high school. We saw student interest and engagement increase as we adopted the NGSS and enacted storylines and NGSS-PBL in our science classes, but we still noticed some patterns that interfered with student learning tied to inequitable access to learning and traditional grading policies. Join us as we talk about how we made these shifts and how this looked in our classrooms. In particular how we used existing work done by the Next Generation Science Storylines and Inquiry Hub teams to identify opportunities for 3D assessment throughout the unit, and to create three dimensional single point rubrics. We will celebrate successes and identify potential pitfalls to address prior to making this shift.

Speakers

Holly Hereau

Science Educator, BSCS

5-D learning, experiential and place-based learning, Next Gen Science Storylines, iHub, OpenSciEd, Achieve Inc. Science Peer Review Panel, EQuIP

Wayne Wright

BSCS Science Learning

Saturday March 7, 2020 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Meeting Room 102

Bio

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Chem

11:00am CST

Free-flight Birds and Integrative Science

Free-flighted birds offer a unique opportunity for students to engage in experiential and integrative science education. In this session I will present an example from a pilot classroom, explain the motivation, and describe the broader potential of this approach.

Speakers

Craig Perdue

Manager, Shadow Speak, LLC

My goal is to inspire a connection between nature and people. Among other things, I do this as an experiential educator integrating animal behavior, ecology, natural history, and physics. I welcome you to visit, www.shadowspeak.org. I look forward to hearing from you. .Craig... Read More →

Saturday March 7, 2020 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Capitol 3

Bio

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, Physics, Env Sci

11:00am CST

EdReports – Do Quality Instructional Materials Matter to you?

The Heart of Science Content Matters! - The student, teacher, and content are the three most important factors of classroom success, yet less than 20% of teachers have access to standards-aligned curriculum. It is more important than ever to know the research, understand the materials you have, find out how it was selected, and learn how to advocate to ensure that all educators and students have access to high quality instructional materials. Find out more about EdReports – a FREE resource of comprehensive curriculum reviews!

Speakers

Minna Turrell

Secondary Science Consultant, St Clair RESA

Bo Winkler

Independent Consultant

I am an independent education consultant who is appreciative of the wonder of nature, how things work and an advocate of life-long learning.

EdReportsMSTA pdf

Saturday March 7, 2020 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Regency 2

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders

11:00am CST

Lights, Camera, Learning: Take a virtual field trip with your class!

Video conferencing programs allow teachers and students to embark on virtual explorations right from their own classrooms. Materials for hands-on activities from the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum are sent directly to the teacher in addition to supplemental guides for further experimenting. With just a camera, speakers and a screen to project on, a whole world of STEM programming awaits. Come learn how you can incorporate this programming into your classroom!

Speakers

Rebecca Petrone

Ann Arbor Hands On Museum

Lannis Smith

Saturday March 7, 2020 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Governor's Room

STEM Ed

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, CS/Tech, STEM Ed

11:00am CST

Field Trip - AgroLiquid and IQhub

Agenda for the Field Trip:

IQhub & AgroLiquid Overview/ Presentation (30 min)

Discuss how the IQhub and AgroLiquid began
What we do today and what we have to offer students
Discuss free science opportunities for school to bring students

LEED Cert Building Tour (30 min)

Discuss what LEED Certification is
Tour the AgroLiquid Headquarters and explain how we meet LEED Certification
Discuss opportunities for schools, homes and offices to be more environmentally friendly

IQhub Explore (60 min)

Teacher explore the IQhub and see how it could relate to their students •
Discuss opportunities for various levels of students

To learn more, visit the website at www.iqhubag.org

Attendees are responsible for their own transportation. Address is 1130 S. DeWitt Rd, St Johns, MI 48879

Registration is required! You can register by emailing info@msta-mich.org or visiting the onsite field trip desk in the conference registration area.

Saturday March 7, 2020 11:00am - 1:00pm CST
Field Trip - Self Transportation

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders

12:00pm CST

A Method to Encourage Recycling and Earn Cash with a Mobile App

Plastics and other waste materials are harming the environment. Introduce your entire student population to a brand-new way to recycle through the use of a free mobile app that encourages students to recycle by offering rewards for good deeds in recycling. The Bottles4Bucks app communicates to any existing trash bin by simply adding a bar code sticker to it. Collection sites can be arranged as needed to sort containers of glass, plastic, aluminum and other materials of choice upon deposit. Teachers will learn how to setup the the free software at their school in order to educate students on the importance of recycling and at the same time earn money for their science clubs through the collection of valuable recyclables.

Speakers

Mark Supal

Founder, Stemwalkers

Stemwalkers.org has a mobile app which encourages recycling and sorting of trash in exchange for reward coupons. Simply add barcode stickers to existing waste bins.

HowToUseEbin docx

Saturday March 7, 2020 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
Banquet 3

Env Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Earth Sci, CS/Tech

12:00pm CST

Are Your Science Test Items High-Quality? Examining Test Items Using a Collaborative Process

Participants will learn about the process Wayne RESA science and assessment consultants used with constituent districts to examine assessment items using the Task Annotated Project in Science criteria to determine the features of science test items that were of high-quality. Additionally, the session will provide an overview of how this work fits in with a balanced assessment system.

Speakers

Heather Rottermond

Assessment & Instruction Consultant, Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency

Nathan Spencer

Science Consultant, Wayne RESA

MSTA 2020 pdf

Saturday March 7, 2020 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
Meeting Room 202

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders

12:00pm CST

Putting the Pieces Together! Using KLEWS boards, Investigation Notebooks and Science Talk in the Elementary Classroom!

Come and gain a deeper understanding of how to use the tools of KLEWS boards, Investigation Notebooks and Science Talk in your classroom! I hope you will walk away feeling more comfortable teaching science in your Elementary Classroom with a NGSS aligned approach to whatever curriculum you currently use. Using these three tools will help support student understanding of concepts and growth in the Science and Engineering Practices!

Speakers

Marie Woodman

K-12 Science Coordinator, Troy School District

MSTA 2020 Presentation pptx

KLEWS headings in poster form docx

KLEWS headings pdf

KLEWS header ELL docx

RUBRIC FOR ASKING QUESTIONS docx

RUBRIC FOR ARGUING FROM EVIDENCE docx

RUBRIC for PLANNING AND CARRYING OUT INVESTIGATIONS docx

RUBRIC FOR ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING DATA docx

Three tools that helped make the shift to NGSS updated 4.13.19 MSTA article docx

Saturday March 7, 2020 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
Capitol 1

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders

12:00pm CST

Build Your STEM Team

The New Jersey Center for Teaching & Learning (NJCTL) is a non-profit, charitable organization founded by the New Jersey Education Association. NJCTL provides a simple, scalable solution to build a qualified team of STEM teachers in your school or district. Train teachers of any subject to teach physics, chemistry, computer science, AP and middle school science in as little as one year.

Speakers

Susan Olszewski

Director, New Jersey Center for Teaching & Learning

The mission of NJCTL, a nonprofit founded by NJEA, is to empower teachers to lead school improvement so that all children have access to a high-quality education.

Build Your STEM Team pdf

Saturday March 7, 2020 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
Banquet 6

Physics

Grade Level 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, CS/Tech, STEM Ed

12:00pm CST

It Can't Wait! Understanding the Importance of Learning Progression

The Disciplinary Core Ideas were built on the notion of learning as a developmental progression and that science concepts can be broken down to start the knowledge building as early as Kindergarten! Experience how the learning progression of the DCIs Energy and Structure and Property of Matter, occurs from grade band to grade band giving students the opportunity to learn more complex materials leading to a deeper understanding of the DCI. The core ideas provide an organizational structure for acquisition of new knowledge as students move through the grade levels.

Speakers

Nancy Karre

Science Educational Consultant, Cereal City Science

Saturday March 7, 2020 12:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Capitol 2

Gen Sci

Grade Level 1) K-2 Teachers, 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Phy Sci

1:00pm CST

A High School's Stem Day Experience at The University of Michigan- John Glenn HS (Westland)

This presentation will explore promoting STEM accesibility and engagement in southeastern Michigan through the University of Michigan STEM Society's biannual "STEM Saturday" event. We will hear from 9th and 10th grade students at John Glenn High School in Westland, Michigan on their experiences in fall 2019. The focus of the day was to expose these students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities run by undergraduate members of STEM Society organizaton from the U of M.
This presentation will provide an overview of the lessons and opportunities that were offered, as well as how YOU can get involved!

Speakers

Greg Cooper

Biology Teacher/ Accelerated Biology/ Science Coach, John Glenn High School(Westland)

I am an enthusiastic science teacher. I have truly enjoyed the challenge of implementing NGSS and STEM into our curriculum and approach with my students. Phenomena investigation, models, student white boards, and argumentative conversations are used as often as possible.

Haley Kalis

Biology Student Teacher

I am a student teacher for 9th grade biology at Washtenaw International High School in Ypsilanti, MI, and will be certified for secondary biology and integrated science by July 2020. I\\'m thrilled to be attending (and presenting!) my first MSTA conference and am always looking to... Read More →

STEM Saturday Info Flyer MSTA pdf

Saturday March 7, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Capitol 4

STEM Ed

Grade Level 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, Physics, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Earth Sci, Env Sci, CS/Tech, STEM Ed

1:00pm CST

Modeling the Flint Water Crisis with Pennies

Everyone has heard about the health effects that resulted from the change of the source of water for the city of Flint. What was the role of science in Flint’s water becoming unsafe? In this session, attendees will participate in a low hazard hands-on activity that demonstrates at least four chemistry concepts to model what happened with the water. Methods for explaining the issue with a variety of students or audiences will be discussed.

Speakers

Monique Wilhelm

University of Michigan-Flint

2020 MSTA Flint Pennies Teach Chem pptx

Flint Water Penny Chemistry Activity Procedure by Wilhelm pdf

Flint Water Penny Demo Short Handout by Wilhelm pdf

ACS RAMP Teacher Template pdf

ACS Safety Guidelines for Chem Demos pdf

MDEQ Flint Letter 20200303 1 jpg

MDEQ Flint Letter 20200303 2 jpg

Saturday March 7, 2020 1:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Banquet 1

Chem

Grade Level 2) 3-5 Teachers, 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, Informal Sci, Env Sci, STEM Ed

1:00pm CST

Computer Science in Mi-STAR

With the new Michigan K-12 Computer Science Standards, many educators are looking for resources to integrate computer science into their existing science curricula. In this session, you will engage in examples of CS-integrated Mi-STAR lessons that provide computer science learning opportunities for students. Participants will consider how CS integration in science curricula can support proficiency in Michigan K-12 Computer Science Standards as well as Michigan Science Standards and enhance student engagement in science and engineering.

Speakers

Chuck Palosaari

Science Teacher, Adams Township School District

Lindsey Watch

Curriculum Development Associate, Mi-STAR / Michigan Tech

Saturday March 7, 2020 1:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Banquet 7

Int Sci

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Strand Mi-STAR
Add'l Subjects CS/Tech, STEM Ed

2:00pm CST

How do you perform quick, data driven, technology-based labs efficiently in a classroom period? PASCO has the answer

PASCO’s SPARKvue software enables you and your students to address important science and engineering practices in your labs. Intuitive and powerful, yet easy to use, PASCO’s solutions can be incorporated across all grade levels and disciplines. With an assortment of free labs, resources, and even curriculum, see how PASCO has been an innovator in science education for over 55 years. Attend this session and be able to perform lab experiments and walk away with a wireless sensor and software.

Speakers

Julie Thomas

Regional Manager, PASCO scientific

PASCO has been an innovator in science education for over 55 years. Beginning as a science fair project and later developed into a high quality lab equipment, curriculum and technology provider in the US and around the globe.Contact email: jthomas@pasco.com

Saturday March 7, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Banquet 3

STEM Ed

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Physics, Chem, Phy Sci, Bio, Env Sci

2:00pm CST

Putting International Space Station research in your classroom.

Connect your students with scientists doing experiments in space. Learn about unique, free, short duration student missions that allow you to engage your students in authentic research being conducted in microgravity onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Orion’s Quest does the work by providing curriculum allowing you to enhance your instruction with “missions” that follow the work of researchers, allow students to model their research, and provide students the opportunity to analyze actual data downlinked from the ISS in support of researchers.

Speakers

Tom Drummond

Chief Operating Officer, Orion's Quest

My life has been devoted to helping young people develop an interest in science and exploration. I retired after 36 years as a middle school science teacher and administrator to help develop Orion's Quest. I have a passion for all things outdoors and space exploration. I have... Read More →

Brett Huffmaster

Saturday March 7, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Regency 2

STEM Ed

Grade Level 3) MS Teachers, 4) HS Teachers, 5) Post Secondary, 6) Inst Leaders
Add'l Subjects Gen Sci, Int Sci, Physics, Chem, Bio, STEM Ed