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Mississippi Science Teachers Association

October 6, 2009

Mississippi Science Teachers Association 10/06/2009

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(Table of ContentsThe President Speaks1Vice Presidential Posts1CEU Credits at MSTA2MSTA Board Survey2MPAST and Past Presidents Breakfast2Elementary Teacher Sessions Galore2Attention All Physics Teachers2Presenters Alert!2Scholarship and Grant Opportunity2-3Organelle Song3From NPR3MS Museum of Natural Science 2009 Calendar of Events3-4National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Regional Competition Hurricane Bowl5HUNCH a NASA Project5MSTA Registration Form6A Sneak Peek The MSTA Conference Program7-15Membership Renewal Form15MSTA Board of Directors16)

The President Speaks: Are you registered for the conference? Is so I hope I have the opportunity to meet you. If not, then why not? The MSTA board works year round in planning this conference. They work hard long hours without pay to make sure that each and every conference is an outstanding success. This year is very important. Presentations will include state science tests information. Textbook vendors will be there, presenting new textbooks for adoption. The presentations and workshops will be professional and will contain volumes of teaching tips and activities you can take to your classroom and use immediately. As science teachers we have a responsibility not only to be in the classroom instructing students, but to constantly challenge and improve our teaching skills. As a professional we must continue to learn new material, teach in new and exciting dimension to meet the ever growing classroom challenges, and grow as a professional. Our MSTA conference is just such as place to fulfill those goals. I hope to see each one of you in Jackson, October 25-27. John F. Ammons, President, MSTA

Vice Presidential Posts: I hope everyone is having a great year. Fall is in the air which means the MSTA conference is around the corner. The conference will be held on October 25-27 at the Marriott in Jackson, MS. Information can be found at the MSTA website

http://www.ms-scienceteachers.org/conference.htm.

If you are still asking yourself should you come to the conference, here are some great reasons to attend:

Sessions on the new Mississippi Science Framework

Inquiry-based sessions for all subjects and levels of science education

CEUs are available

Meet some extraordinary people.

In addition to some wonderful sessions, a reception will be held at the Planetarium on Sunday, October 25 at 6:30 followed by a showing of a film. Monday night, there will be a reception and an auction at the Museum of Natural Science. You really do not want to miss the Sullivan sisters as auctioneers. I do hope to see you there. Beth Dunigan, President-Elect. (If you cannot attend the MSTA Fall conference go to page 15 and use the form there to renew you membership TODAY!!)

CEU CREDIT AT MSTA Attendees at MSTA can earn CEU credit by attending sessions. The CEU credit is through Mississippi College, and the cost of CEU credit will be $10. An attendee can earn a maximum of 1.0 CEU.

MINIMUM CREDIT ALLOWED IS 0.5 CEUMAXIMUM CREDIT WHICH CAN BE EARNED IS 1.0 CEU$10 FOR CEU CREDIT REGARDLESS OF AMOUNT OF CEU EARNED

6 or 7 SESSIONS COUNT AS 0.5 CEU8 SESSIONS COUNTS AS 0.6 CEU9 SESSIONS COUNTS AS 0.7 CEU10 SESSIONS COUNTS AS 0.8 CEU11 SESSIONS COUNTS AS 0.9 CEU12 SESSIONS COUNTS AS 1.0 CEU

The PLANETARIUM SHOW COUNTS AS 1 SESSION and the MS MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE TOUR COUNTS AS 1 SESSION

In order to get CEU credit, you must pick up a form at registration and have the presenter in each session initial the form indicating that you attended that session. The completed form along with payment for the credit will be collected at the registration table on Tuesday. Dr. Angela O. Bedenbaugh

The MSTA Board is conducting a survey to find out where the membership would like to have future conferences. There is a survey on the MSTA website. Go to www.MS-Scienceteachers.org or http://msta.wikispaces.com/ Let us know what city is your preference to host future MSTA conferences. The survey will only take a moment. You can also email Deborah Duncan, Bess Moffatt, John Ammons, or Beth Dunigan with your preferences or comments. (email addresses found on the last page of this newsletter.)

MPAST and Past Presidents breakfast will be in the Briarwood on October 27, 2009 at 7:00.

Dont forget to stop by the MSTA sales booth in the Exhibit Hall. Not only can members pick up their pre registration conference T-shirt, but also browse other sale items such as; a selection of past MSTA conference shirts and apparel, MSTA bags, and lab supplies and ideas. Melinda, MSTA Sales

Elementary Teachers Sessions Galore: We have at least one elementary session every hour. There will be something for you. So we encourage you to attend. Terry Gressett

Attention all PHYSICS TEACHERS!! There will be a physics share-a-thon session at the conference. Please bring a demonstration, lab, teaching technique anything to share with your peers! Remember just because you think it is old and everyone has seen it there are always new teachers around! Thanks!!! Ken Wester

Presenters Alert! Dear Presenters! MSTA is encouraging freedom from paper! Well, actually, Deborah Duncan and I are encouraging freedom from paper. She and I have set up a wikispace for the sharing of our activities - all the ones shared during our convention, if possible.

Soooooo - if you are willing to participate in this venture, just email your activity or activities to me, in any format. I'll get them on the space. Beware of copyright stuff, and cite sources, please. I hope this works, and I hope you think it is a good idea. You will get the first peek at the site - promise. Aleta - aleta@peoplepc.com

Scholarship and Grant Opportunity

Otis Allen Criteria

1. Request a scholarship application (national or regional) from the scholarship chairperson).

2. Requests must be received two months prior to the national convention or regional meeting to be attended.

3. A person may receive a scholarship once in three to five years.

4. Earliest application received will receive first consideration.

5. Each recipient will receive scholarship monies as partial expense reimbursement after submitting a copy of their registration and a letter signed by his/her principal stating that the recipient attended the meeting.

To request a scholarship application, contact the chairman of the scholarship committee. Send the request to the following: Minnie C. Parham, Chairman, Otis Allen Scholarship Committee 402 Bell Avenue, Greenwood, MS 38930

R. C. Roberts Grant Form

The R. C. Roberts Fund was initiated to honor Mr. Roberts, a long-time science supervisor in the Mississippi Department of Education and assist teachers in developing outdoor classrooms, nature centers, or nature trails at their respective schools. Maximum funding that can be obtained by one teacher from one school at a particular time is $100. Applications for funding must show that additional funds from sources other than R. C. Roberts have been obtained to support the proposed project. This may be in kind support as well as monetary. Individuals who receive support from the R. C. Roberts Funds may apply for additional funding provided a period of three years has elapsed since the original funding was granted.

Guidelines for the R. C. Roberts Fund

Individuals interested in applying for funding should get an application form the Newsletter or request an application form from the Executive Officer or President of the Mississippi Science Teachers Association. The completed application must be attached to the proposal and returned to the Executive Officer. The Executive Officer will assemble a committee of at least three individuals involved in science education who will examine the proposal and recommend funding status. The decision of the review committee to fund or reject the proposal is final.

R. C. Roberts Grant Form

Name: _________________________________

School: ________________________________

School Address:____________________________

Phone: ________________________________

Principal: _________________________________

1. How long have you been at the school?

2. What do you plan to do with the money?

3. List the materials and cost of supplies for this project.

4. Where is this project located in relationship to the school?

5. Do you have the support of the principal? _____other teachers? _____ If so, name/s. _________________________________________________

6. What kind of monetary or in kind support do you have? List. If in kind support is provided, estimate its monetary value.

Complete the grant form and attach the proposal and return to: Bess Moffatt, MSTA Executive Officer, 1510 Oldfield Road, Gautier, MS 39553

Organelle Song

To the tune of Do-Re-Mi

ATP for energy

From the mitochondria

Lysosomes are garbage men

Breaking down wastes for the cell

Cytoskeletons abound

Give support and keep it round

Endoplasmic reticulum

Transport molecules from out to in

Cytoplasm fills the gaps

Golgi bodies receive and send

Vacuoles will store the waste

Ribosomes make proteins for the cell

Centrioles help the cell divide

Chloroplasts are found in plants alone

Cell walls also found in plants

And the nucleus controls it all!

From NPR: From sci-fi to documentaries, good science films tell the human story behind scientific ideas. Which films get the science right, and which don't? Physicist and movie critic Sidney Perkowitz runs through some of this summer's top science flicks.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105962361&ft=1&f=1045

But there are anglers who say that Konrad shouldn't claim the record because he caught a genetically engineered sterile trout known as a triploid; having three sets of chromosomes, not two. Sean Konrad joins us to talk about it from Edmonton, Alberta. And, Sean, first, I want you to describe what it was like to reel in that 48 pound fish. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112933603&sc=emaf Aleta Sullivan

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science 2009 Calendar of Events *

OCTOBER Monsters of the Deep: Aquatic Giants in Flesh and Bone exhibit

Now January 8, 2010 The exhibit includes displays from prehistory to the whales, sharks and turtles that inhabit our oceans today. Dont miss the 21 foot, fleshed-out, 50-million year old toothed Zygorhiza whale!

Sharks of the Gulf of Mexico: Menace or Misunderstood? First Tuesday Lecture: October 6, 2009 Noon-1pm Speaker: Dr. Glen Parsons, Professor of Biology, University of Mississippi, Oxford If you want to learn about the common sharks of the Gulf of Mexico as well as the rarely seen denizens of the deep Gulf, then don't miss Dr. Glenn Parson's presentation. Dr. Parsons will present information on some of the myths surrounding sharks, how to avoid shark attack, and information on some of the threatened/endangered sharks that prowl Mississippi coastal waters.

Project WET! Workshop October 10, 2009

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Call Rebecca Jones at 601-354-7303 or rebecca.jones@mmns.state.ms.us for registration information.

Fall Museum Member Celebration

October 15, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Corey Wright will present Wild Reptiles featuring live animals. Call 601-354-7303 for details. RSVP requested.

Slither, Crawl and Fly: October 31, 2009 10 am Noon Join with the Museum staff to learn about creatures like snakes, spiders and bats that slither, crawl and fly! But dont worry: theyre not as scary as you might think. Discover the facts and myths about these mysterious and often misunderstood creatures. Touch a snake, examine a bat specimen, observe a spider, and understand the beneficial role they play in the ecosystem.

NOVEMBER

Protecting Sea Turtles, Ships, and Shores

First Tuesday Lecture: November 3, 2009

Noon-1pm Speaker: Dena Dickerson, Research Biologist, Environmental Laboratory, USACE, Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg Threatened or endangered sea turtles are potentially killed or injured and nesting habitat may be destroyed during dredging operations to deepen shipping channels or protect eroding shorelines.Over the past 25 years, dredging equipment and protocols have been developedto protect sea turtles during dredging projects.Ms. Dickerson will discussthese efforts to protect sea turtles during dredging projects in the US as well asaround the world.

WILD about GIRL SCOUTS: Girl Scout Leader Workshop Saturday November 21, 2009 (9:00am - 3:30pm) - bring a bag lunch

Project WILD capitalizes on the natural interest that children and adults have in wildlife by providing over 200 hands-on activities that enhance student learning in all subject and skill areas. The Project WILD program provides background information and activities for Girl Scout leaders to help with Brownie Try-Its, Junior Badges and Interest Patches.

There will be a $15.00 pre-registration fee required.

Registration deadline is November 13, 2009.

Each workshop requires 6 contact hours

Participants can earn .6 CEUs from Mississippi College for an additional fee of $10.

Contact Nicole Smith, Naturalist, MMNS at (601)354-7303 or nicole.smith@mmns.state.ms.us for registration form.

Project WET! Workshop November 24, 2009 Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Call Rebecca Jones at 601-354-7303 or rebecca.jones@mmns.state.ms.us for registration information.

November 26 and 27: Museum Closed

DECEMBER

Christmas for the Birds: December 5, 2009; 10:00 a.m. Noon; at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Participantsof all ages willlearn how tocreate natural ornaments that will help feed the birds during the winter months.

Nature Made Christmas: December 12, 2009; 10:00 a.m. Noon; at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Participants of all ages will make fun ornaments using natural objects.

"Monsters of the Deep: A Closer Look" December 12, 2009; 1:00 p.m. 2 p.m. Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Join George Phillips, Museum Paleontologist, for a discussion related to the Monsters of the Deep exhibit.

December 24 and 25: Museum Closed

JANUARY 2010

Monsters of the Deep: Aquatic Giants in Flesh and Bone exhibit closes. * Subject to change. Please call the Museum at 601-354-7303 to confirm an event.

National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Regional Competition Hurricane Bowl February 6, 2010

WhoUp to 20 teams comprised of high school students from the Central Gulf Coast area (Alabama, Arkansas, the Florida panhandle, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee).

WhatThe 2010 Central Gulf Coast Regional Ocean Sciences Bowl: The Hurricane Bowl. The Hurricane Bowl is an academic competition focusing on marine sciences for high school students.

WhenSaturday, February 6, 2010.

Where The Gulf Coast Research Laboratorys (GCRL) J.L. Scott Marine Education Center (MEC), 703 East Beach Drive; Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

WhyTo encourage students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the worlds ocean and to embrace and recognize academic excellence.

Registration Information:

To register for the 2010 Hurricane Bowl, contact Sam Clardy, Regional Hurricane Bowl Coordinator, at 228-818-8885 or email at samuel.clardy@usm.edu for a registration packet. Completed registration forms can be emailed to Sam Clardy or snail mailed to the attention of Sam Clardy, 703 East Beach Dr.; Ocean Springs, MS 39564. The deadline for registration is December 1, 2009. Teams are registered on a first come first served basis.

Additional Information:

The national office continues to invest a lot of time and energy in improving the NOSB website. You may access this site at www.nosb.org. While reviewing this site, be sure to read over the Coastal and Ocean Science Training Internship Program (COAST), National Ocean Scholar Program, the video contest, and the many internship and scholarship opportunities.

IMPORTANT DATES: Team registration deadline: December 1, 2009 Hurricane Bowl in Ocean Springs, MS: February 6, 2010 NOSB Finals in St. Petersburg, Florida: April 23-25, 2010

Internet Links from Aleta: The radio show was GREAT - I thought many of you would enjoy hearing the stories of Medical Mysteries, so I have included the link!http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/09/19/740-the-art-of-diagnosis/

HUNCH: High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware Your school is invited to join forces with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Stennis Space Flight Center, and High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) to develop hardware that meets a real need of the Ares launch vehicle.

High school teams will have the opportunity to work with NASA engineers to plan, design, and develop model hardware for the Ares upper stage and J-2X engine. CAD-drafted models will be used for concept studies and hands-on evaluations. Students will gainknowledge in engineering applications and skills needed for careers at NASA.

Do not miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity for your students to enhance their teamwork, problem-solving, and engineering skills.

Requests for Proposals are due on October 23, 2009.

Find more information at http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/descriptions/HUNCH.html or contact Dr. Cheryl Guilbeau at cheryl.a.guilbeau@nasa.gov.

MSTA CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM

2009 MSTA Annual Convention October 25-27 Marriott Jackson, Jackson, MS

IMPORTANT NOTES: Each person attending the annual convention must complete a separate form. Spouses must file separate forms. Convention attendees must wear their nametag to gain admission to all convention activities. Advance registration deadline is Wednesday, October 5, 2009 (applications MUST be postmarked by October 5th for early bird free t-shirt).

USE THIS FORM TO HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION DONE WHEN YOU REGISTER AT THE CONFERENCE.

1. REGISTRATION INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT)

Name___________________________________

________________________________________

School/Organization (for convention badge)

PROFESSIONAL ADDRESS

Address_______________________________

______________________________________

City/State/Zip___________________________

School Phone __________________________

Grade(s) and/or subjects that you teach:

___________________________________

___________________________________

HOME ADDRESS

Address______________________________

City/State/Zip _________________________

___________________________________

Home Phone: ( _____ )___________________

E-mail Address: ________________________

* On-site registration fees will be $5.00 higher and does not include T-shirt.

** Teachers who are also part-time graduate students must register at the Member/Nonmember rate.

Send completed form and payment to:

Johnette Bosarge4100 Twisted Run LaneVancleave, MS 39565

email: johnette.bosarge@usm.edu

2. REGISTRATION FEES*

Full Program (Mon. & Tues.) Rates

___ Member/Non-member $75.00

___Undergraduate/Graduate Student $25.00

___Non-teaching Family/Guest/Spouse $35.00

These Include the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday.

___OR ___ Daily Admission: [Check the day(s)]

Monday. October 26 only:

___Member/Non-member $35.00

___Full-time Undergraduate/Graduate Student $15.00

___Non-teaching Family/Guest/Spouse $20.00

Tuesday, October 27 only:

___Member/Nonmember $70.00

___Full-time Undergraduate/Graduate Student $25.00

___Non-teaching Family/Guest/Spouse $35.00

The Tuesday registration fee includes admission to the Awards luncheon.

Total Payment $_________________Make checks payable to MSTAAdvanced Registration fee includes T-shirt.

MUST be postmarked by 10/5/09. (THE DEADLINE HAS PASTED)

T-shirt size: __________

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

___ Personal Check ___ Cash

___School Check ___Purchase Order

Amount Received: _______________________

By: _____________ Date: ____________

Done with Wordle.comA Sneak Peek The MSTA Conference Program

Inertia and the Energy Car- Ken Wester, Ann HuberHands-on Workshop, Commercial/Exhibitor PresentationInquiry, Physical Science, PhysicsMiddle School, High School, CollegeWith the Energy Car participants record real time data to explain the abstract concept of inertia, discovering that it is the property of an object that resists changes in motion, and that it comes from mass. (Equipment free with textbook)

Fun With Atom Building Games! - Ken Wester, Ann HuberHands-on Workshop,Middle School, High School The discoveries of the structure of the atom and the periodic table are great detective stories. Experience innovative games and activities that give students with different learning styles fun opportunities to explore and grasp atomic structure and the periodic table.

Investigations in Genetics: Crazy Traits - Ann Huber, Ken Wester, Alen BrownHands-on Workshop, Commercial/Exhibitor PresentationBiology, InquiryMiddle School, High SchoolParticipants apply the rules of Mendelian inheritance by exploring the role of probability in heredity. The Crazy Traits game is designed to visualize concepts such as complete and incomplete dominance and terms including: phenotype, genotype, dominant, recessive, homozygous and heterozygous.

MSABE Annual Meeting - Aleta Sullivan, Melinda Miller, Lender LuseLecture UpdateBiology General The annual meeting of the MSABE for the purposes of awarding the Outstanding Biology Teacher 2009 and updating membership. You know we always have things to give away!

A Muse of Fire Revisited - Susan A. BenderHands-on WorkshopBiology, Inquiry, Literacy, Teacher PreparationMiddle School, High School, CollegeIn the continuing saga of the Red Imported Fire Ant Solenopsis invicta, this session will provide original lab exercises, and case studies that can be implemented into any type Life Science class. Lab Manuals and CD's will be provided. Sponsored in part through a grant awarded to the Base Pair/SOAR program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Digestion, it's all about the enzymes! - Jana CauseyHands-on WorkshopBiologyCollege, GeneralThis is an inexpensive activity that can be administered to reinforce the concepts of digestive enzymes concerning specificity to their respective substrates, how they are affected by pH, and what digestive organs are involved.

Exploration of the Urinary System - Amanda ParkerHands-on WorkshopBiologyHigh School, CollegeThis inexpensive lab provides a kidney dissection as well as production of urine from blood, movement of materials through a membrane, and a test strip urinalysis to reinforce the concepts of glomerular filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and urine composition.

Physics Share-a-thon - Dennis Reed, Ken WesterHands-on Workshop, Lecture Update Physics Middle School, High SchoolCome share ideas, demonstrations and teaching tricks with other physics teachers.

Successful Science Lessons: Understanding by Design with Differentiated Instructional Strategies - John D. Hunt Hands-on WorkshopPhysical ScienceElementary, Middle School, General Join us as we learn how to engage students in counterintuitive standards-based science activities using Understanding by Design(UbD)learning plans and D. I. strategies that will be yours to keep.

Parent Involvement - John D. HuntHands-on WorkshopPhysical ScienceElementary, Middle School, GeneralWe will share how we get parents involved in teaching science concepts in our Interactive Science Is Fun Day. You will experience some of the discrepant events we use and the cue cards that parents use. Handouts.

Critters for the Classroom - Vicky SheaLecture UpdateTeacher Preparation Elementary, Middle School Have you ever wondered which pet is right for your classroom? This program is designed to help you find just the right classroom critter for you and your students. We will cover problems you ae likely to encounter while taking care of your classroom pet as well as how they can bring your classroom alive. Handouts will be available.

Hook Them with Fishbone Diagramming! - James WanderseeHands-on WorkshopInquiry, Literacy High School, CollegeFishbone diagrams (aka, cause-and-effect diagrams) are diagrams that show the contributing causes of a certain event or condition. Hand-out our templates and use them as attention-generators and inquiry-stimulators whenever you show a video in class.

Your Way to Understanding Concepts Judi FalenHands-on Workshop, Commercial/Exhibitor Presentationall subjectsMiddle School, High School Come learn how Foldables are helping students succeed. In this fast paced, hands-on workshop you will make 12 folds and apply them to your content area. Brain based research will show why Foldables are so effective in the classroom. Door-Prize!

Teaching Science with Toys and Treats - Judi FalenHands-on Workshop, Commercial/Exhibitor Presentation All subjectsMiddle School, High SchoolThis fast-paced hands-on workshop will take middle school and high school teachers through clever, powerful, yet affordable activities that use a toy or a treat to teach a concept. Leave with ideas you can use tomorrow!

Modeling UBD in the Elementary Science Classroom - Michael ComerHands-on Workshop Inquiry, Teacher PreparationElementaryThis hands-on workshop will model teaching strategies and techniques that support the goals and objectives of backward-mapping instructional planning. Hand-outs and prizes.

National Board Renewal - You Can Do It! - Peggy CarlisleLecture UpdateTeacher PreparationElementary, Middle School, High SchoolAre you a National Board Certified Teacher? If so, this session will take the confusion out of Renewal for you. This session will explain the requirements for renewal. Also shared will be organizational strategies and tips for success. Handouts will be provided.

Out of the Box?...Out of the BOOK!! - Darlene RutledgeHands-on WorkshopBiology, Teacher PreparationHigh SchoolToo many times teachers cling to that old textbook. There is such a vast ocean of information from other sources. This class is designed to get teachers looking elsewhere for ideas and structure and becoming less dependent on the book.

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium...An Opportunity for Your Students and You - John Rimoldi, Jeff StokesHands-on Workshop, Lecture Update, Commercial/Exhibitor Presentation Inquiry High SchoolThe Junior Science and Humanities Symposium offers an additional opportunity for your students to present their work and win $8000 in scholarships. The teaches of the winning student receives the Army Award for Excellence in Science Teaching which includes $500 that may be used in any way by the award winning teacher. There are no restrictions on how this ward is spent. This workshop will provide information on the symposium and samples of previous winners work.

S-ciencemania - Margaret SmithHands-on WorkshopBiology, Chemistry, Physical Science Middle School, High SchoolIn this presentation, I will show foldables and will show that this hands on graphic organizer can help students with a variety of learning styles. I will also have other fun activities that will keep your students engaged and having a great time in science. These particular activities are fun and cheap.

Inquiry in the Chemistry Classroom - Ed WatermanLecture UpdateChemistryHigh SchoolExplore simple, yet effective ways to teach chemistry through inquiry. Small-scale labs and virtual chemistry laboratory are effective and time-efficient ways to allow students to design and carry out experiments to solve problems while learning chemistry content.

Biology & Technology: A True Collaboration! - Mechelle Welch, Darlene Rutledge, Dr. Margaret Pope Lecture UpdateBiology, TechnologyHigh SchoolUse of Technology to enhance learning in the Biology as well as other any Science disciplines. Activities created and aligned with science frameworks to take Mississippi students into the Global Classroom. Handouts, Happys, and a Hat Drawing!

Bioinformatics: An Ever Changing Science - Lori Nail, Vivian SmithHands-on WorkshopBiology, Teacher PreparationHigh SchoolAn overview of EPSCoR's Bioinformatics Summer Institute. Teachers will get more information on future participation in this FREE workshop on genetic research and databasing.

Bring Biology to Life - Stephen NowickiLecture UpdateBiologyHigh SchoolOne of the most effective strategies to engage and motivate students is to connect the subject to students' daily life. All too often, students think that success in a biology course comes from memorizing facts and terms, yet they have no personal connection to motivate their interest or imagination. Biology offers a unique opportunity to engage students because almost everything in today's world is affected by biological discoveries. But identifying 'cool connections' and constructing meaningful bridges to the underlying biology takes time that many teachers don't have.

BONES, in Anatomy - Debbie MorrisonHands-on WorkshopBiologyHigh SchoolUsing the series BONES and a skeleton building activity in Anatomy.

Power Path to Nuclear Energy - Ann Becker, Pearl WrightCommercial/Exhibitor Presentation Earth/Space Science, Ecology/Environmental ScienceMiddle School, High SchoolEntergy Nuclear and Energy Solutions Foundation will offer complimentary teacher workshops to enhance the implementation of the new Power Path to Nuclear Energy curriculum donated to all Mississippi public schools grades 7-12.

Wikis, Podcasting, and Google Apps for Students and Teachers - Deborah Duncan, Aleta Sullivan Brandi Duncan HerringtonLecture UpdateTechnologyElementary, Middle School, High School You will learn how to create and maintain a wiki including adding images, links, and audio. Return to your classroom with a resource ready to be used with your science curriculum and instructional strategies. Create your own Podcasts, learn the details of publishing and subscribing to Podcasts, and gain new ideas for how to use Podcasting in your classroom. Last, learn how to use Google Docs, Forms, and Calendar to make your life easier.

Free Web 2.0 Tools for Teachers - Deborah Duncan, Brandi Duncan HerringtonLecture Update Teacher Preparation, TechnologyElementary, Middle School, High SchoolDiscover some of the best free Web 2.0 sites and how to leverage them to transform learning--both your students' and your own! Some specific sites that included: Twitter, Del.icio.us, Flickr, Google Maps, YouTube, TeacherTube, Bloglines, and others.

Chemical Formulas - Angela O. BedenbaughHands-on WorkshopChemistry, Physical Science Middle School, High SchoolUsing inquiry learning, participants will be introduced to a hands-on method of writing chemical formulas. Classroom sets of materials available to attendees. Door prizes.

Paper & Pencil Performance Assessment - Angela O. BedenbaughHands-on WorkshopChemistry, Physical ScienceMiddle School, High School, CollegeExamples of paper and pencil tests to assess learning will be discussed. Multiple choice test questions and short answer responses will be studied. Door prizes.

Bone Wars: Investigate the Nature of Science through the Greatest Science Soap Opera of All Times! - Renee Clary, James WanderseeLecture UpdateBiology, Earth/Space ScienceGeneral The Great Dinosaur Feuda true story that rivals any soap operaprovides an interesting portal for investigation into the nature of science! Experience the bizarre story of competitive researchers, and discover how to incorporate the Feud into YOUR classroom.

AP Biology Labs on a Budget - Christina WagnerHands-on WorkshopBiologyHigh SchoolMoney a bit tight? AP Biology labs can meet the stated objectives by using low cost alternatives that do not require expensive equipment/technology. These may also be adapted for use in other Biology courses. Hands on demonstrations!

Host Your Own Classroom Game Show! - Nancy JayHands-on WorkshopTechnologyGeneral Turn your classroom into an exciting, interactive, and competitive game show. Using a computer and LCD projector, you can create game shows that can be used in the classroom to preassess, review, and/or evaluate student knowledge in a fun way.

Field Trip to the Moon - Steve CulivanHands-on WorkshopEarth/Space ScienceElementary, Middle School Take a field trip to the moon as we explore this NASA multimedia curriculum support resource with classroom activities that investigate the moon's habitability and sustainable resources. These activities culminate with the design and development of a lunar station.

Mass and Weight What's the Big Difference Anyway? - Steve CulivanHands-on Workshop Earth/Space Science, Physical ScienceMiddle School, High School"Mass" and "weight" are terms with a big difference in meaning and incorrectly used by students. This workshop will explore these terms using education video filmed on-board the International Space Station (ISS) by the astronauts, NASA resources, and inquiry activities.

NASA On-Line Resources - Stephanie LeeLecture UpdateAstronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Ecology/Environmental Science, Inquiry, Physical Science, Physics, Teacher Preparation, Technology GeneralSharing Stennis Space Center resources with educators.

Sesame Street Genetics and More - Sheila SmithHands-on WorkshopBiologyMiddle School, High School What if Zoe and Elmo fell in love, got married, and had a baby? What would their baby look like? Find the answer in this engaging hands-on session. Join me as I share some of my favorite genetics activities. Handouts!

2010 Science Framework Overview - Sheila SmithLecture UpdateTeacher Preparation Elementary, Middle School, High SchoolThis session provides an overview of the 2010 Mississippi Science Framework.

Are They Hooked? - Bobby RobinsonHands-on WorkshopBiology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Physical Science, Teacher PreparationGeneralUsing the curious nature of students, this session will focus on engaging your students before you start teaching. Strategies and hands-on experiences will be demonstrated to show educators how to make content relevant with a creative flare.

PASCO's Chemistry Hands-on Workshop with Probeware - Suzette BurtonHands-on Workshop Chemistry High School, College Participants will be introduced to the Sparks units from PASCO. Using lecture and hands-on work, participants will investigate probeware including colorimeters, various temperature probes, pressure, carbon dioxide and others for chemistry investigations.

PASCO's Biology hands on workshop with probeware - Jack CordrayHands-on WorkshopBiology High School, College Participants will use the Sparks units from Pasco to complete a series of biology experiments using the probeware. Included will be an exploration of enzyme activity using the carbon dioxide probe.

Iron Chef Science - Gail Dickinson, Leslie Crawford, Allison CarrollHands-on WorkshopBiology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Ecology/Environmental Science, Inquiry, Physical Science, Teacher PreparationElementary, Middle SchoolCome and join in the fun! Parodying the tongue-in-cheek, cult Japanese TV program, Iron Chef, this session - Iron Chef Science Teacher challenges area science teachers as they build experiments around a given secret ingredient an everyday item such as a straw or a soda can. There will be no sitting around in this session; all will participate in this fast paced science cook-off where creativity will reign.

Building a Galileo Telescope - James G. Hill, Edwin FaughnHands-on WorkshopAstronomy General Participants will build and keep a Galileoscope refracting telescope. We will also do activities in optics, how telescopes work, and how to use the telescopes to find things in the sky.

Bringing Endangered Species into the Classroom...Legally - Crystie Baker, Joe McGeeHands-on Workshop Ecology/Environmental ScienceGeneralA hands-on demonstration of free outreach education opportunities provided by the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Learn about native endangered wildlife and find out how to schedule a program for your classroom (and get a free goodie bag!)

Preservice Update - Dr. Burnette HamilLecture UpdateTeacher PreparationCollege This session will allow preservice teachers to meet and discuss the joys of education that await them. Future teachers will have a chance to find out about pathways to success.

How to Get Students to Do Inquiry: Without Hurting Anyone - Joe Sumrall, Kelle Sumrall Hands-on WorkshopInquiryElementary, Middle School, GeneralBased on a Science Scope article entitled "Engendering Inquiry" this presentation investigates techniques/methods that can be used to create an atmosphere in which students are not inhibited nor afraid to do inquiry. Handouts provided.

Calling all Biology, Anatomy, and Life Science teachers. - Douglas CorteseHands-on Workshop Biology Middle School, High School, CollegeHands on Science Come build different human body systems in clay and attach them to skeletal models. Learn how to implement this hands on approach in your classroom. What a fun and exciting way for students to learn anatomy and biology and life science.

Rockets in the Middle What happens when you integrate rockets into your middle school classroom? - Eric Heiselt, Morgan JeterHands-on WorkshopEarth/Space Science, PhysicsMiddle School Student learning takes off! We will integrate 2010 Middle Level Curriculum Pieces 1d, 1g, 2c, 2g into a dynamic experience with incredible apogee (come find out what that means).

Soak up the Sun - Eric HeiseltHands-on WorkshopEarth/Space ScienceElementaryIt all starts with a ball of fire: Our Star the Sun!! Discover a variety of activities to empower students with an understanding of the Sun. Practice hands-on activities to teach the 2010 Curriculum grades K-5 Standards 4e & 4f.

Time for the Corona! - Eric HeiseltHands-on WorkshopEarth/Space ScienceMiddle School Discover a variety of activities to empower students with an understanding of the Sun and its role in our lives. Practice hands-on activities to teach the 2010 Curriculum grades 6-8 Standards 4e & 4f.

Engineering Your Future - Eric Heiselt, Kylie EstesCommercial/Exhibitor PresentationTeacher Preparation GeneralLets build and create! Discover how the Bagley College of Engineering at MSU can help you ignite your class with engineering activities. Take a look at our programs, teacher professional development programs and summer camps for students in grades 4-11.

ATOMS2xp Activities - Sonya Smith, Connie RothHands-on WorkshopInquiryMiddle School Awesome!! Join this share-a-thon as ATOMS2xp participants demonstrate middle school hands-on genetics and environmental science inquiry activities. Motivated to increase student comprehension and achievement in the science content, attendees will gain innovative ways to enhance their pedagogical skills of inquiry based learning.

Come See How GLOBE Can Be EASY and FUN! - Sherry Herron, John Parr, Nasser SyedHands-on Workshop Ecology/Environmental ScienceMiddle School, High SchoolParticipate in a demonstration of how GLOBE protocols can be used for easy, low-cost, student-active investigations. Become a GLOBE teacher!

Motions of the Earth, Moon, & Sun - Christopher SirolaHands-on WorkshopAstronomy, Earth/Space ScienceElementary, Middle SchoolWe will participate in kinesthetic activities intended to illustrate how the relative motions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun are responsible for basic facts of everyday life, such as the day, phases of the Moon, and the seasons.

Nanotechnology and the Powers of Ten - Janet WiseHands-on WorkshopChemistry, Physical Science, TechnologyMiddle School, High SchoolExplore the world of nanotechnology in your classroom. Participants will make a thin film of molecules and calculate their size. This simple and inexpensive lab helps students gain an understanding of size and scale at the nanometer level.

So much to do...So little time - Jeannie SaulsHands-on WorkshopBiology High School Want to use all of the wonderful activities that you have learned over the years? Running out of time in class? This presentation shows a way to use all of your BEST class activities and incorporate differentiated instruction at the same time! A great way to teach students how to compile information they have learned into level 3 and level 4 questions.

Teaching Vocabulary in the Middle School Science Class - Kathy V. Powe, Jessica Johnson, Leslie Grayson Hands-on Workshop, Lecture UpdateLiteracyMiddle SchoolAn updated approach to teaching vocabulary in the middle school science class. From basketball to famous television game shows, this workshop will be aimed toward the kinesthetic as well as the visual and auditory learner.

Science Tricks for the High School Classroom - Sara Blaylock, Leah HollingsworthHands-on Workshop Biology, ChemistryMiddle School, High SchoolDemonstrations are one of the best ways to show students science concepts. This workshop will include chemistry and biology demonstrations that can be done with your classes. Bring your ideas to share too!

Put Some WOW in Chemistry with Demos - Janet Wise, Dennis ReedLecture UpdateChemistry, Physical ScienceMiddle School, High SchoolLiven up your chemistry classes!. This session will help new chemistry teachers as well as experienced ones who need fresh ideas. Demos will include a density gradient, freezing point depression, and a foaming exothermic reaction.

Making Drill-Type Learning More Interesting - Angela O. BedenbaughHands-on Workshop Chemistry High School, CollegeUtilizing crossword puzzle clues to necessitate continued reference to the Periodic Table of the Elements helps students retain information more readily. Door prizes.

Best Small-Scale Chemistry, Part 1 - James Skipper, Jay Johnson Hands-on WorkshopChemistry Middle School, High School, CollegeThree or more of my favorite small-scale chemistry activities will be demonstrated. Participants will measure pH of solutions using colorimetric pH meters, conduct several reactions between aqueous solutions and do an environmental modeling activity on acid deposition.

How Good Science Is Related To Good Health - Lillie BryantHands-on WorkshopBiology Middle School, High SchoolAs schools look for ways to make students more health savvy, their goals include hoping to lowering Health Care Cost as well as increasing longevity for students. The participants in this workshop will learn how to use 'Habits of the Mind' to integrate nutrition and fitness into their Science Instruction.

Adopt-A-Stream - Debra VeederHands-on Workshop, Lecture UpdateEcology/Environmental Science Elementary, Middle School, High School, College, GeneralThe Adopt-A-Stream program provides workshops that inform participants about watershed topics. CEU credits are available. The program also offers Aquatic Ecology/Envirothon programs for students. These programs help meet various objectives under the Mississippi Science curriculum. They can involve classroom/field study.

Using What's There: Informal Education opportunities on MMNS Nature Trails - Andrew Whitehurst Lecture UpdateEcology/Environmental ScienceGeneralThis talk highlights different ways we use natural areas and trails at the Museum of Natural Science for informal education of museum guests, students and volunteers: 1) Nature Journaling ; 2) H.S.senior project on floating urban trash problems; 3) Removing invasive plant species.

Community College Section Meeting - Tonya Lawrence, Aleta SullivanLecture Update Biology, Chemistry, PhysicsCollegeThis meeting is for community college instructors to mix, mingle, and share experiences and ideas for teaching the sciences.

Active Learning Strategies - Edna J. Gates-White, Sandra Hardy, Janice KennebrewHands-on Workshop Inquiry, LiteracyGeneralUsing active learning strategies to "GRAB" students' attention. Integrating all academic areas in the science classroom.

The Knee Bone's Connected to the Thigh Bone . . . - Amy RutlandHands-on WorkshopBiology High School Tried and true labs and activities to teach the Human Systems in Human Anatomy and Physiology from the arsenal of a seasoned HAP teacher (19 years of classroom experience). Tied to the objectives from 2010 Science Framework, some activities will be demonstrated, some performed, and handouts will be given for all.

Chem-is-trees and Bio-tines - Celebrating the Holidays Through the Sciences - Amy Burks, Debbie Madjlesi Lecture UpdateAstronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Ecology/Environmental Science, Physical Science, PhysicsMiddle School, High SchoolIn this session, we will share ideas about how to incorporate holiday themes into a middle school or high school science curriculum throughout the year. Come prepared to share some of your own ideas. Handouts provided!

Middle School, High SchoolMississippi Science Olympiad: The Ultimate Experience in Cross-Training! - Dr. Sheila Hendry, Jill MarooLecture UpdateAstronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Ecology/Environmental Science, Inquiry, Literacy, Physical Science, Physics, Teacher Preparation, Technology Your students can build cooperation, imagination, knowledge, and confidenceand have fun doing it. Learn what the MSO is all about as well as get tips on how to create a team and prepare for the state tournament.

More Tools for Your DI Toolbox - John R. BanksHands-on WorkshopInquiry, Teacher Preparation GeneralThree ideas - deBono's six thinking hats, drama "dance' with symbol prompts, and six word exercise -to improve critical thinking, class participation and creativity. A brief summary of an Earthwatch will lead into the differentiated instruction ideas.

The 1-2-3 of Caterpillars - John R. BanksLecture UpdateBiology, Ecology/Environmental Science General Hear the results of an Earthwatch Expedition to Arizona and how you can use caterpillars to promote scientific interest and inquiry and an understanding of the natural selection and the effects of climate change.

Where the Wild Things Are: An Ecological Experience - Chasity Buckner, Anitra CooperHands-on Workshop Ecology/Environmental ScienceMiddle School, High SchoolLooking for fun and exciting ways to teach Ecology? Join the teachers from the Jackson Public School district as we share some of our favorite ecology activities. Handouts will be provided. Door Prizes!

Creative Science Teachers - Dr. Burnette Hamil, Debbie Beard, David Chevalier, Renee Clary, Jim Dunne, Svein SaeboLecture UpdateBiology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Physics, Teacher Preparation Middle School, High School, College, GeneralThis session will highlight the Creative Research-Based Science Teachers for a Competitive Tomorrow grant funded by the U. S. Department of Education for professional development for present teachers and research opportunities for future science teachers at Mississippi State University.

Forensic Science for Middle School Students - Clarence CocroftCommercial/Exhibitor Presentation Biology, Chemistry, Ecology/Environmental Science, InquiryMiddle SchoolJoin the author of Pearson Prentice Hall's Forensic Science textbook to learn how to introduce middle school students to the science of solving crimes. Learn about cutting-edge forensic science practices and procedures, such as DNA profiling, digital imaging, and crime scene reconstruction.

Light Bulb Biology IV - Jammy Hemphill, Crosby-ShannonHands-on WorkshopBiology Middle School, High SchoolCome join us for a collage of fun-filled, objective centered Biology activities to help your students grasp the real world meaning behind the teaching. Booklets and door prizes will be given away.

Doing Inquiry , Framework 2010 - Lillie T. AkinHands-on Workshop, Commercial/Exhibitor Presentation InquiryElementary, Middle SchoolInquiry Based Instruction is now a required part of the Mississippi Framework for 2010! Full Option Science System ( FOSS ) is a spirilling curriculum , based on 35 years of research on how children think and learn science . Inquiry Based Instruction is an essential component of FOSS modules. Come to this hands on workshop to experience Inquiry ,..K/12.

New Curriculum Standards: Teaching Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods in Middle School Science - Jacqueline W. Sand, Ph.D., Robert L. MooreHands-on WorkshopInquiryMiddle SchoolThe new science curriculum standards for the state of Mississippi require that qualitative and quantitative research methods be taught to students as early as middle school. Come learn the basics and the methods for the instruction of this standard.

Losing Your Hair Through Experiments Not Stress - Robert L. Moore, Jacqueline W. Sand, Ph.D. Hands-on WorkshopInquiryGeneralHands-on/ Minds-on science classes can be fun for the teacher as well as the students. Come learn and share your experiences.

In The DumpsDont let garbage get you down! - Heather Maness, Chantelle Herchenhahn, Stacy Chandler Hands-on WorkshopBiology, Earth/Space Science, Ecology/Environmental Science Elementary, Middle School, High School, GeneralAllow your students to learn firsthand that our trash does not magically disappear! Explore waste disposal in the classroom. Use a hands-on approach to investigate the use of landfills and importance of recycling.

Elementary Science on a Shoestring Budget - Linda Rogers, Lisa Horne, Marion WintersHands-on Workshop Physical ScienceElementaryThis workshop is intended to show elementary science teachers that science experiment ingredients and equipment can be bought using a shoestring budget. Hands on activities will be conducted. Participants will go home with experiments using inexpensive ingredients and equipment.

From Science Saturdays to Science Camp - James Brownlow, Desshondra WalkerHands-on Workshop Biology, Chemistry, Physical ScienceElementary, Middle School, High School, GeneralWe will share our experience working with students and their parents in our Science Saturdays program funded by Mississippi Power. We will also discuss how this program is growing to serve the children of our district.

"Science Is a Thriller" - Angela JohnsonElementaryThis hands-on session will provide elementary teachers with practical and inexpensive ways to integrate science instruction. K-5 teachers will use literacy and play as a springboard to embed scientific concepts. Get ready to be Thrilled!

Smithsonian Outreach - Chantelle HerchenhahnAstronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Ecology/Environmental Science, Inquiry, Literacy, Physical Science, Physics, Teacher Preparation, Technology Elementary, Middle School, High School, College, GeneralCome learn from the 2008 MS Teacher of the Year, a Smithsonian Teacher ambassador, about the many features of the award-winning education gate, SmithsonianEducation.org. Numerous educational resources are available especially in improving students' critical thinking skills by using its resources in art, history, culture, and science.

How Prepared Are You to Prepare? ACT Science Reasoning - Brooke McClain, Carey Crain Lecture Update Inquiry, LiteracyMiddle School, High SchoolOn average in Mississippi, the Science Reasoning subscore is the lowest on the ACT. Our school has developed a plan to help all students be more successful on the ACT. The emphasis of our presentation is on the Science Reasoning and what we are doing to help our students prepare for the ACT and college. Handouts Available.

The Balance of Nature - Dr. Johnny Mattox, Rheta Ann WestHands-on Workshop Ecology/Environmental Science Middle School, High SchoolNature maintains a balance between producers and consumers and between predators and prey. Join other cougars in a hunt for food. Find out if there are limits to the size of the cougar population in a particular environment. Happy Hunting!

Diapers: It's What's Inside That Counts! - Rheta Ann West, Dr. Johnny MattoxHands-on Workshop Ecology/Environmental Science, InquiryElementary, Middle School, High School What makes disposable diapers absorbent? Is the most expensive diaper always the most absorbent? You will test several brands of diapers to determine absorbency, the true cost of using each brand, and decide whether using disposable diapers is "Going Green".

Active Chemistry - Larry PartonCommercial/Exhibitor PresentationChemistryHigh School Participate in inquiry-based activities from the new "Active Chemistry" program. Discover how engaging chemistry can be, without giving up the content and rigor you expect. This program has been demonstrated to increase test scores and enrollment.

Active Physics and Physical Science - Larry PartonCommercial/Exhibitor PresentationPhysical Science, PhysicsMiddle School, High School Experience how Physics and Physical Science can be relevant to all students. Participate in activities that both engages student interest and provides challenges. Increase test scores and enrollment.

Project Based Inquiry Science - Larry PartonCommercial/Exhibitor PresentationAstronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Ecology/Environmental Science, Inquiry, Physical Science Middle School Experience inquiry-based activities from a program of life, earth and physical science modules. See how engaging inquiry activities can be for students, while increasing the rigor at the same time. Each unit is designed with a focus on solving a problem using inquiry and content.

Life - N - Logic - Betty Owen, Carlena BenjaminHands-on WorkshopBiology, Physical Science Middle School, High School This session covers a masterful medley of physical science and biology activities for the middle school and high school student. Topics include measurement, adaptation, enzyme action, frequency and wavelength, gravity, and many others. HANDOUTS PROVIDED!

Analogical Pedagogy in General Chemistry Teaching - Peter P. Chang Lecture UpdateChemistry, Physical Science, Teacher PreparationMiddle School, High School, College, GeneralAn analogical pedagogy to effectively introducing and interpreting difficult, but fundamental, chemical principles and concepts with many daily-routine examples, hit-home analogies, and vivid and colorful demonstrations will be explored to inspire the ultimate efficiency in general chemistry teaching and learning.

Minds-on versus Hands-on in Science Education - Peter P. Chang Lecture UpdateAstronomy, Earth/Space Science, Physical Science, Teacher PreparationElementary, Middle School, High School, College, General Minds-on, principle-based, multi-dimensionally explained, effective science teaching-learning in classroom must replace current fashion of, without concepts delivery, Inquiry-based Hands-on pedagogy, to truly deliver solid scientific concepts to students to their fully comprehension in science and make them more internationally competitive.

Important Roles of Historical Events in Science Education - Peter P. Chang Lecture Update Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Ecology/Environmental Science, Physical Science, Physics, Teacher Preparation Elementary, Middle School, High School, College, GeneralA tale-telling style of pedagogy in Physical Science education with tons of historical events closely associated with ancient and modern scientific discoveries, which can be inspirational to enhance better comprehension in science teaching and learning, will be delivered.

"Hands-on" Enhanced "Minds-on" Thermochemistry Teaching - Peter P. Chang Hands-on Workshop Biology, Chemistry, Ecology/Environmental Science, Physical Science, Physics, Teacher PreparationElementary, Middle School, High School, College, GeneralA "Hands-on" experimentation enhanced "Minds-on" explanations, along with interesting analogies, to all scientific concepts in thermochemistry will be delivered, during which a simple and safe model of hands-on calorimetry with extremely accurate results can implement the effective teaching and learning thermochemistry.

Polmer Science in the Classroom - Crystal Smith Hands-on WorkshopChemistryMiddle School, High SchoolExperience polymer science activities that you can use in your classroom. Make slime/silly putty, explore hydrophilic and hydrophobic with polysnow and mystic sand, make shrinky dinks, and much more. Have fun exploring the science of polymers.

Gas Laws with Vacuum Food Savers - Crystal SmithHands-on WorkshopChemistryMiddle School, High SchoolExplore teaching gas laws with common food saver vacuum pump containers. Use these containers to show increased volume in a balloon when the pressure in decreased. Boil water by decreasing the pressure. The food saver containers are commonly found in discount stores and can show the effects of lower pressure in a low cost fun way. We will even Blow Up a Peep in the container. Handouts available.

Important Roles of Chinese Pictography in Science Learning - Peter P. Chang Lecture Update Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Ecology/Environmental Science, Inquiry, Literacy, Physical Science, Physics, Teacher PreparationElementary, Middle School, High School, College, GeneralWhy Chinese students always gain the upper hand against their American peers in learning science? Answer lies within their deeply science-rooted language, the Chinese pictography. Vivid examples on Chinese characters will reveal the evolutional secrets on this universally visual but scientific language.

Making Chemistry Come Alive! - Aaron KingHands-on Workshop, Lecture UpdateChemistry, Physical Science High SchoolDemonstrations can help teachers better convey difficult to understand concepts while doing so in an interesting way. This session is geared toward making chemistry fun and interesting for the student while teaching a key concept from the new curriculum.

Making Biology Fun - Lisa H. HeadrickHands-on WorkshopBiologyMiddle School, High School, CollegeFun and interactive workshop to show biology teachers how to use games such as family feud, bingo, and jeopardy to teach concepts in their classrooms.

Measurement Basics - Angela O. Bedenbaugh, Claudett WilliamsHands-on WorkshopInquiry, Physical Science, Teacher PreparationElementary, Middle SchoolInquiry-based hands-on linear measurement with student worksheets and teacher's guide will be available. Door prizes.

Polymerific - Cindy Cook, Libby CookHands-on WorkshopChemistry, Inquiry, Literacy, Physical Science, Teacher Preparation, TechnologyElementary, Middle School, High SchoolTaking polymer production to the next level with movie maker enhances student learning and promotes collaboration and participation. This session will include hands-on activities and instructions for incorporating movie maker into the science classroom.

Alphas, Betas, Gammas, Oh My! - Pearl WrightHands-on WorkshopChemistry, Earth/Space Science, Inquiry, Physical Science, PhysicsHigh SchoolEnergy Lesson Plans created by science teachers are teaching aids for the discussion of energy with an emphasis on nuclear energy. Entery has this material for interested parties at no cost.

Go Wild - North Mississippi Outreach Education - Megan Ellis, Andrea SchuhmannHands-on Workshop Ecology/Environmental ScienceGeneralThe Mississippi Museum of Natural Science offers free programs in your classrooms of North Mississippi. The programs focus on native species, follow state science standards, and are grade appropriate. They are also interactive and include live animals. Go Wild in your classroom with the Museum of Natural Science!

Microscale Charles Law Experiment - Angela O. BedenbaughHands-on WorkshopChemistry, Physical Science Middle School, High School, CollegeAn inexpensive inquiry-based Charles Law Experiment will be carried out. Student worksheets and Teachers' Guide will be provided. Door prizes.

(Mississippi Science Teachers Association cordially invites you to become a member.To do so, please complete the items below. Return completed form and the $10.00 annual membership fee ($5.00 student) to:Bess Moffatt, Executive Officer/Treasurer,Mississippi Science Teachers Association,1510 Old Field Road,Gautier, MS 39553Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle InitialHome Address: ______________________________________________________________Street or Box City State ZipName of School or Institution: ___________________________________________________Work address:_______________________________________________________________Street or Box City State ZipGrade Level: Circle the correct grade K 1 2 3 456789101112 College InformalE-mail address if you have one: __________________________________________________Subject(s) Taught: _____________________________________________________________) (Mississippi Science Teachers Association cordially invites you to become a member.To do so, please complete the items below. Return completed form and the $10.00 annual membership fee ($5.00 student) to:Bess Moffatt, Executive Officer/Treasurer,Mississippi Science Teachers Association,1510 Old Field Road,Gautier, MS 39553Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle InitialHome Address: ______________________________________________________________Street or Box City State ZipName of School or Institution: ___________________________________________________Work address:_______________________________________________________________Street or Box City State ZipGrade Level: Circle the correct grade K 1 2 3 456789101112 College InformalE-mail address if you have one: __________________________________________________Subject(s) Taught: _____________________________________________________________)

2009-2010 MSTA Board of Directors

Officers

President Dr. John Ammons (jammons@msdelta.edu)

President-Elect Dr, Beth Dunigan (Dunigan@mc.edu)

Immediate Past President Sheila Smith (shsmith@jackson.k12.ms.us)

Executive Office/Convention Planner Bess Moffatt (bmoffatt@cableone.net)

Treasurer Johnette Bosarge (johnette.bosarge@usm.edu)

Secretary Betsy Sullivan (bsullivan@madison-schools.com)

State science Coordinator

Committee Chairs

AV Coordinator Dr. Aleta Sullivan (asullivan@prcc.edu) Dr. Wilbur Walters (Wilbur.walters@jsums.edu)

Awards Ann Huber (phy2chem@yahoo.com)

Building-a-Presence Dr. Angela Bedenbaugh (Angela.Bedenbaugh@usm.edu) Lillie Tucker-Akin (sci4me@aol.com)

Convention Evaluation Dr. Burnette Hamil (bhamil@colled.msstate.edu)

Convention Program Mr. Ken Wester (kwester@ilstu.edu)

Exhibitor Chairman Belinda Matlock (ebmat@bellsouth.net)

Historian/Parlimentarian Jo Anne Reid (joareid@dtcweb.net)

Legislative Representative Dr. Angela Bedenbaugh (Angela.Bedenbaugh@usm.edu)

Long Range Goals Sheila Smith (shsmith@jackson.k12.ms.us)

Member emeritus Jane Lusk (jwlusk@futuresouth.com)

Membership Dr. Malcolm McEwen (mmcewen@dsu.deltast.edu)

MSTA Editor Deborah Duncan (dduncan@neshoba.k12.ms.us)

MSTA Store Janey Boswell (jboswell@madison-schools.com)

Public Relations Rheta Ann West (rwest@bmc.edu) and Dr. Johnny Mattox (jmattox@bmc.edu)

Receptions Corky Vess (cvess@cpsbla.us)

Registration Coordinator Johnette Bosarge (johnette.bosarge@usm.edu)

Sales Coordinator Melinda Miller (mmiller@prcc.edu)

Scholarships Ms. Minnie Parham (parham@network-one.com); Ms. Bess Moffatt (bmoffatt@cableone.net)

Science Fair Dr. Larry Bellipanti (Lawrence.Bellipanni@usm.edu)

Shar-A-Thon Carrie Bell (CarrieBell246@yahoo.com)

Regional Directors

District A Corky Vess (cvess@cpsbla.us)

District B Dr. Wilbur Walters (Wilbur.walters@jsums.edu)

District C Marilyn Castle (castlemarilyn@hotmail.com/

Cameron Glenn (cameron.glenn@desotocountyschools.org)

District D Dr. Johnny Mattox (jmattox@bmc.edu)

District E Dennis Reed (dreed@msms.k12.ms.us)

District F Shani Bourn (sbourn@hancock.k12.ms.us)

Representatives

College and University Dr. William Scott (tinae@vista-express.com)

Community Colleges Dr. Aleta Sullivan (asullivan@prcc.edu)

Elementary Gressett, Mrs. Terry (gressettt@unioncity.k12.ms.us)

High School Cindy Alsworth (calsworth@cov.k12.ms.us)

Informal Education Libby Hartfield (libby.hartfield@mmns.state.ms.us)

Middle School Jackie Stevens (jkestevens@aol.com)

Pre Service Dr. Burnette Hamil (bhamil@colled.msstate.edu)

Pre-service Dr. Burnette Hamil (Bhamil@ra.msstate.edu)

Private Schools Ann Huber (annhuber@phy2chem@yahoo.com)

Secondary School Carrie Bell (CarrieBell246@yahoo.com)

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