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December 19 – January 8, 2014 Science Matters Network in Michigan eBlast http://msta-mich.org/smn
In this E-Blast1. Leadership2. The Science Matters Network in Michigan
a. Another FREE Gift for You in the NSTA Learning Center – Classroom Managementb. Happy Holidays from Michigan Science Mattersc. June Teisan, Science Matters Contact, Awarded STEM Middle School Teacher of the Year
3. Next Generation Science Standardsa. National Science Teacher’s Association (NSTA) Position Paper on NGSS-Part 2 – Conceptual Shiftsb. PD Modules on the Next Generation Science Standardsc. Panel Recommends New Breed of Assessments for Science Learningd. PD Resources for Workshops on NGSS
4. Michigan Department of Educationa. Holiday Message from State Superintendent Mike Flanaganb. RAISE for Sciencec. Upcoming Deadlines
5. Information for Students (and Parents too!)a. G3 Camp Now Openb. Toshiba, US-Japan Council, and NSTA Join Together for a High School Student Opportunityc. Nominations for the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason Universityd. 2014 BEST Early RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM INVITATIONe. My Green School Art Contest for Grades 3 - 12f. Upcoming Deadlines
6. Grants and Opportunities for K-12 Teachersa. Toshiba, US-Japan Council, and NSTA Join Together for a High School Teacher Opportunityb. PBS is Looking for 100 of America’s Most Innovative Educatorsc. Apply for a $500 PITSCO Scholarshipd. Upcoming Deadlines
7. Information for K-12 Teachersa. Cornell Lab Bird Cams – Virtual Bird Watching at Its Bestb. Polar Educators International FREE Memberships Openc. Ready for a STEM Related Event?d. Upcoming Deadlines
8. Ideas from the Twitterverse9. Information for High School Teachers
a. Climate Change Academy – Travel Scholarship Opportunity for One Teacher and Ten Studentsb. PISA Test Results Releasedc. Safety Message on Preventing Accidents in High School Chemistry Labsd. Free Game to Practice Chemistry Knowledgee. Upcoming Deadlines
10. Information for Middle School and High School Teachersa. Tour the Solar Systemb. A Collection of the Best STEM Resources for Teensc. Upcoming Deadlines
11. Information for Middle School Science Teachersa. MEECS Training at the MSTA Conferenceb. Free Middle School Science Journalc. Upcoming Deadlines
12. Information for Middle School and Elementary School Teachersa. PD at the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
13. Information for Elementary School Teachersa. Green School in a Lunchbox
14. Science Humor – Holiday Science Humor15. November Contest Winners16. December Contest – Win a $10 Amazon Gift Card
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
Here are your science education resources and announcements for December 19 – January 8, 2014 provided by the Michigan Science Matters Network. Please forward this eBlast on to other science educators in your school/district. If you have questions or comments, please forward them to:David BydlowskiMichigan Coordinator—Science Matters [email protected]://bap.nsta.orghttp://www.msta-mich.org/smnorSue CampbellMSTA [email protected]://www.msta-mich.org
Please Note: If you do not receive the full e-blast you can view it at:http://msta-mich.org/smnor request a Word/pdf version by emailing: [email protected]
-----------------------------------------------------------------1. Leadership
“Always remember… your focus determines your reality.” Qui-Gon-Jinn, “The Phantom Menace”
Thank you to Herm Boatin, Science consultant and lecturer, University of Michigan-Dearborn, for contributing this leadership quote.
-----------------------------------------------------------------The Science Matters Network In Michigan-----------------------------------------------------------------2a. Another Free Gift for You in the NSTA Learning Center – Classroom Management
I hope you will enjoy this free gift that you can access in the NSTA Learning Center. The gift is a set of resources on the topic of “Classroom Management.” To access just visit:http://learningcenter.nsta.org/share.aspx?id=iMBKwHkEBD
Resources include: Classroom Considerations: Instruction Classroom Management Classroom Management a la Goldilocks Instructional Diversity Managing Inquiry-Based Classroom Role-Play in the Science Classroom Science 2.0 – “Flipping” Your Classroom Classroom Management, Rules, Consequences, and Rewards! Oh My! And many more………….
If you have not joined the NSTA Learning Center yet, you can have an invitation to join sent directly to you, just send an email to:[email protected] an invitation will be sent directly to you.
-----------------------------------------------------------------2b. Happy Holidays from Michigan Science Matters
I hope all of you have a wonderful Holiday Recess and have time to relax and unwind. Enjoy this holiday song :)
From: Jane Houston Jones
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
The week before Solstice
Twas the week before Solstice, when all through the city,Not a planet was shining, now isn't that a pity.The telescope was stored in the garage with despair,In hopes that the weather would soon turn to fair.
The astronomers were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of nebulae danced in their heads.And Mojo with his laptop and I with my starmap,Had just settled down for a cloudy night nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.Away to the window I flew with a flash,Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon shone brightly, no clouds hid the glow,The full moonlit lustre to objects below.When what to my wondering eyes should appear,But Pleiades, Orion, and Ursa Major, the bear.
With our trusty old telescope, the setup was quick,I knew in a moment we had objects to pick.More rapid than eagles, the targets they came,We aimed and we pointed and called them by name.
"Now, Procyon, now Pollux, now Castor and Capella!On Aldebaran, on Rigel, on Sirius, and Betelgeuse, the red fella :-)To the top and around the winter circle of stars,Now a quick look at Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mars.
As fireflies that before the dawns morning light,Brilliantly flicker and soon are a memory bright,A new wonder would paint the dark sky to pale blue,The sunrise was nearing and morning twilight was too.
And then in a twinkling, I heard on the roof,The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.As I stepped from the telescope and was turning around,Down the chimney the stranger came with a bound.
He looked like an astronomer, bundled from head to his foot,Like a stargazer his clothes were tarnished with ashes and soot.A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,Looked just like our telescope accessory pack.
His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherryHe looked like we do after a cold winter starshowFreezing but happy from the Milky Way glow
The stump of a flashlight held tight in his teethIts soft red glow encircled his head like a wreathWe asked him if he'd ever looked closely at Mars"I'm working at night, I have no time for the stars".
He stepped up to the eyepiece, a right jolly old elf,And I smiled as he gasped, in spite of myself.
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but took in view after view,Then he spoke with a sigh he had more work to do.And laying his finger aside of his nose,And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,Happy stargazing to all and to all a dark night.
-----------------------------------------------------------------Next Generation Science Standards-----------------------------------------------------------------3a. National Science Teacher’s Association (NSTA) Position Paper on the NGSS–Part II – Conceptual Shifts
The NGSS is based on A Framework for K–12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (Framework; NRC 2012) and is intended to reflect a new vision for science education. The NGSS establishes seven conceptual shifts that demonstrate what is new and different about the NGSS compared with how science is being taught in many classrooms (See NGSS Appendix A). These shifts, as well as NSTA's interpretation of them, are listed below:
1. K–12 science education should reflect the interconnected nature of science as it is practiced and experienced in the real world.
One of the most significant shifts of the NGSS is the recommendation that students engage in science learning at the nexus of three dimensions: science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Because many state and district standards address these dimensions separately, it will take a considerable effort to embrace this new vision in the implementation of the NGSS, including instruction, curriculum, assessment, and teacher preparation and professional development.
2. The NGSS are student performance expectations, not curriculum.
The individual standards within the NGSS include performance expectations and the foundation boxes that include the science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts. The performance expectations are intended to aid the process of assessment by clarifying what students should be able to know and do at the end of the grade or grade band. They do not prescribe curriculum or lessons. The NGSS does not define what constitutes "the standard." According to the NGSS (NGSS Lead States 2013, p. xxiii) some states consider "the standard" to be the performance expectations alone, while others also include the content of the three foundation boxes and connections. NSTA recommends that "the standard" be defined as the combination of the performance expectations and the contents of the foundation boxes.
3. The science concepts in the NGSS build coherently from kindergarten through 12th grade.
The Framework states "to develop a thorough understanding of scientific explanations of the world, students need sustained opportunities to work with and develop the underlying ideas and to appreciate those ideas' interconnections over a period of years rather than weeks or months" (NRC 2012, p. 10). The NGSS supports this vision by providing learning goals that progress over the years and become more complex.
4. The NGSS focus on deeper understanding of content as well as application of content.
The intent of the NGSS is to focus on a smaller, more teachable number of disciplinary core ideas that students should know by the time they graduate from 12th grade. It is important that the focus be put on the core ideas, rather than the countless number of facts and details associated with them. It is also important to recognize that the core ideas called for in the NGSS are more demanding than the content in many state science standards. In addition, NGSS calls for students to develop proficiency with the practices and use crosscutting concepts, which adds to the rigor.
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
5. Science and engineering are integrated in the NGSS, from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Integrating engineering and technology into science standards is not a new concept, but these important subjects have failed to receive the attention they need and deserve. Investigations in technology and engineering "provide opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of science by applying their developing scientific knowledge to the solution of practical problems" (see NGSS, Appendix A). The NGSS elevates the importance of engineering and technology by integrating them into the standards.
6. The NGSS is designed to prepare students for college, career, and citizenship.
The NGSS Appendix A states that "all students no matter what their future education and career path must have a solid K–12 science education in order to be prepared for college, careers, and citizenship." Other standards efforts have promoted standards for all students, but we have yet to achieve that goal. NSTA's mission echoes this imperative and we fully support standards that are for all students, not just those destined for careers in science and technology. The demanding and rigorous content in the NGSS can provide a solid foundation for students entering a variety of STEM fields. Many teachers and schools, however, may choose to provide additional and advanced expectations for students.
7. The NGSS and Common Core State Standards (English language arts and mathematics) are aligned.
Science is a key component of a complete and rigorous curriculum for all students. The NGSS works in tandem with Common Core State Standards in mathematics and English language arts to facilitate integrated teaching and learning. Because of this essential connection that supports student learning, NSTA recommends the adoption of the Common Core State Standards by states and school districts.
A number of additional appendixes provide insight and guidance regarding key components of the NGSS and address a variety of important issues related to its successful implementation, such as equity, model courses, nature of science, and college and career readiness. NSTA recommends that all stakeholders have a working knowledge of these important and supportive appendixes. (see NGSS Appendixes B-M).
-----------------------------------------------------------------3b. PD Modules on the Next Generation Science Standards
The Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA) represents the 56 Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) in the State of Michigan. ISDs provide essential services to their constituent school districts to support teaching and learning. In collaboration ISDs offer specialized services to students and school districts that would not be affordable or feasible otherwise. These services can be shared across districts for the success of every learner.
MAISA has embarked on a collaborative Title I Project across all 56 ISDs to develop Title I modules that include enhancements and supplementary supports for local school implementation of the College and Career Readiness Project. Working in collaboration across the state enables them to gain efficiencies and assure quality products.
The MAISA Title I project included professional development modules designed by local and ISD educators from across the state. This process provided multiple viewpoints for the creation of quality professional development content. These modules, and accompanying lessons and resources, are made available to local districts to support their core curriculum implementation.
Please visit:http://openaccess.kentisd.org/Openaccess/To view the Course – Next Generation Science Standards – Level One – Awareness
-----------------------------------------------------------------3c. Panel Recommends New Breed of Assessments for Science Learning
Download the 256 Page Report at:http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=18409
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
View the Education Week article at:http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2013/12/panel_recommends_new_breed_of_.html?cmp=ENL-EU-NEWS2
Laying out a new vision for science assessments, a panel of the National Research Council Tuesday proposed that states design testing systems that integrate several key types of science learning, and blend classroom-based assessments with state-level "monitoring" tests and gauges of students' "opportunity to learn."
The proposal, detailed in a 256-page report, offers an expert panel's ideas on how testing should change to fully reflect the Next Generation Science Standards adopted by eight states so far. The picture it paints departs markedly from current assessment practice, which tilts heavily toward students' knowledge of science facts, and typically takes place in one large-scale statewide exam each spring.
Instead, to gauge student learning, the panel recommends that states obtain feedback from three sources. One is ongoing, classroom-based, or "formative," assessments, which would draw students into building and refining scientific models, generating and analyzing data, and creating oral and written arguments about what they're learning. These could take the form of curricular units, student-work portfolios, tasks drawn from a district's bank of items, or other activities.
One example of classroom-based assessment mentioned in the report shows how a teacher might ask 6th grade students to build models of air particles, and then lead them in discussion so she can ascertain what they did—and didn't—understand about the scientific practices used to build them. Another shows how a 5th grade teacher could oversee an extended unit on biodiversity in the schoolyard, guiding students as they gather data, analyze it, and build arguments to interpret it.
The second source of information would be state-level "monitoring" tests that would be aimed at measuring how well students have learned the material over the course of a year, and that could be used to meet states' accountability needs. The expert panel suggests that while these tests would include multiple-choice and short-essay items, they should lean as heavily as possible on performance tasks—or, at the very least, "multicomponent tasks." The panel urges states to consider using a matrix-sampling design for parts of their tests, in which group-level results are drawn from students taking portions, rather than the entirety, of the test.
Finally, the panel says states should collect school-level information about resources that affect students' chances "to learn science in the ways laid out in the [NRC] framework and the [new science standards]," such as access to good instructional materials, the level of teachers' subject-matter expertise, and instructional approaches that allow students "of varying cultural and linguistic backgrounds" to access the material. The NRC framework is a document developed by a team of experts that was designed to help guide the development of the Next Generation Science Standards.
The three dimensions of the new science standards—"core ideas" of the sciences, the "practices" scientists use to do their work, and "cross-cutting concepts" that connect the science disciplines—should all be integrated into curriculum and instruction, but also into science assessment, the panel says.
'Thorough Rethinking' of Assessment Needed
The NRC report notes that the framework underlying the new science standards "proposed a dramatic rethinking of science education," and "established goals that cannot be achieved through tinkering," so "a thorough rethinking" of assessment is required as well. "Measuring the learning described in the NGSS will require assessments that are significantly different from those in current use," the report says.
"It will not be feasible to assess all of the performance expectations for a given grade level during a single assessment occasion," the report cautions. "Students will need multiple—and varied—assessment opportunities to demonstrate their competence on the performance expectations for a given grade level."
Putting such a new assessment system into practice will take time, and should start from the "bottom up," with the classroom-based assessments, rather than from the "top down," with the state-level tests, the report says. States must pay particular attention to professional development as they think about creating these new approaches to testing, it says.
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
The report was written by a panel of 17 national assessment and science experts drawn largerly from universities, along with a few from the private sector and from state or local education agencies. It was co-chaired by James W. Pellegrino of the University of Illinois-Chicago and Mark R. Wilson of the University of California at Berkeley.
In a series of meetings, the panel drew on input from science-instruction and assessment experts in state departments of education; leaders of PARCC and Smarter Balanced, the two federally-funded assessment consortia; and assessment organizations including WestEd, the College Board, and the National Assessment Government Board, which administers NAEP.
-----------------------------------------------------------------3d. Resources for Workshops on NGSS
Kevin Anderson has been working on introducing NGSS across Wisconsin, and has written up some of his recent work on a blog. He wanted to share what he did and ask for your feedback (if you're willing/interested).
Here is a post on intro workshops, including slides and some handouts:http://wisconsinstem.blogspot.com/2013/12/ngss-introductory-workshop-ideas.html
Here is a post on possible steps a district should consider in implementing the NGSS:http://wisconsinstem.blogspot.com/2013/11/steps-for-implementing-next-generation.html
Hopefully, some of you find these ideas useful, or have some ideas on making them even better! You can contact Kevin at [email protected]
-----------------------------------------------------------------Michigan Department of Education-----------------------------------------------------------------4a. Holiday Message from State Superintendent Mike Flanagan
State Superintendent Mike Flanagan shares a holiday message for families to inspire kids to dream, imagine, create, explore, and think! Please visit:http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-37818_45256_45257-318158--,00.html
-----------------------------------------------------------------4b. RAISE for Science
Dear Colleagues -- Many of you have expressed interest in the RAISE (Reading Apprenticeship Improving Secondary Education) professional learning opportunity for supporting literacy in High School Science, English Language Arts, and Social Studies.
I am forwarding two announcements from Bill Loyd, MI RAISE Coordinator.The first is for the Northern MI RAISE Cohort 4 application.The second is for the Southern MI RAISE Cohort 4 application.
Please encourage teams of high school teachers representing Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts to consider participation in this exceptional professional learning opportunity.
Susan Codere KellyProject CoordinatorMDE/[email protected]
Greetings Colleagues,I am pleased to announce that the application period for the Northern Michigan Cohort 4 RAISE Training for the 2014-2015 school year is now open. All of the files related to the application can be downloaded from the following website:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rspgxlgxpqaejpx/Am2DV1mzBI
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
On this website, you will find a series of files that will provide you with ample information about the training itself, how to complete the application, and the application materials. Each of these files can be individually downloaded by clicking on the file name, then clicking Download in the upper right corner of your screen. Please contact me if you have any issues downloading these files.
Below is a brief explanation of each file:a) The first image that you see on the website is a map of counties for the state of Michigan. This file provides information on the counties participating in northern (and southern) RAISE for Cohort 4. If you believe you received the incorrect application (i.e., your county is in the southern Michigan RAISE area), please contact me and I will send you the link to the download site for the southern Michigan RAISE files.b) The second file (Northern Michigan RAISE Cohort 4 Advance Flyer) is a copy of the informational flyer from WestEd, which provides a brief overview of RAISE Cohort 4, including dates of training and the training site.
c) The remaining files are all related to the application itself. The file, Northern Michigan RAISE Cohort 4 Application Worksheet, provides you with all of the necessary information to complete the RAISE Cohort III application. Consider this file as your FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) and a checklist to complete the application efficiently. The last 3 files (Northern MI RAISE Cohort 4 Letter of Commitment Form, Northern MI RAISE Cohort 4 Open-Ended Questions, Northern MI RAISE Cohort 4 School Team Excel Database) are the files that you will complete and submit as your application for RAISE Cohort 4. Please read all of the files fully and carefully before beginning the application process.
All application materials are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014. Applications are submitted by EMAIL ONLY to [email protected]. Any submissions after this time will not be considered.
Feel free to contact me throughout the application period by email or phone at the contact information below if you have questions. Please remember to review all application materials before beginning your application.
Bill Loyd, Ph.D.Michigan Statewide CoordinatorReading Apprenticeship Improving Secondary Education (RAISE)[email protected] = 734.260.9176
-----------------------------------------------------------------4c. Upcoming Deadlines
February 3, 2014: Deadline to apply to participate in the RAISE Program. Please visit:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rspgxlgxpqaejpx/Am2DV1mzBI
-----------------------------------------------------------------Information for Students (and Parents too!)--------------------------------------------------------5a. G3 Camp Now Open
Grandparents and their grandchildren will be sharing a college experience by attending G3 — Grandparents, Grandkids, Grand Valley — a summer camp at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) June 24-26, 2014. Families will spend three days and two nights on campus, sleeping in the living center apartments and eating in the common dining halls along with college students and others on campus.
During the three day educational camp, children ages 8-12 and their grandparents will attend hands-on learning activities in areas like art, history, science, mathematics, engineering, technology, and law enforcement, to name a few. Class sessions will be taught by Grand Valley faculty and held during the day in the campus academic buildings. In the evening, families can choose from a variety of activities including swimming, playing volleyball, using the climbing wall, and playing games.
G3 is sponsored by GVSU’s Regional Math and Science Center and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Registration is now open at:www.gvsu.edu/g3For more information, call the Regional Math and Science Center at (616) 331-2267.
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
--------------------------------------------------------5b. Toshiba, US-Japan Council and NSTA Join Together for a High School Student Opportunity
Toshiba, the U.S.-Japan Council, and NSTA have joined together to inspire student achievement in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education while addressing some of the world's most complex issues through an exciting new program, the TOMODACHI Toshiba Science & Technology Leadership Academy. During the week-long, cross-cultural academy, 16 high school students and eight teachers from Japan and the United States will work together to address global issues. Participants will work in teams to develop proposed solutions to these problems using learning experiences that are central to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The TOMODACHI Toshiba Science & Technology Leadership Academy will take place annually in August in Tokyo.
In the United States, regional and honorable mention winners from the 2013 and 2014 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision program in grades 8–11 are eligible to apply for the TOMODACHI Toshiba Science & Technology Leadership Academy. Students must write an essay describing their vision for a resilient, smarter community enabled by technology. High school teachers who are also NSTA members can apply by developing a hands-on activity about one of the following topics: rebuilding a community after a disaster, methods to meet increasing energy demands, solutions to rising CO2 emissions, solutions to population growth issues, or alternative energy technology. The call for submissions is open from March 15 to April 15. Eight student and four teacher winners from each country will be announced on May 9. U.S. teachers' and students' Japanese counterparts will be selected from high school students and teachers who promote strong achievement in science and mathematics education, and international student exchanges.
For more information or an application for the 2014 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision and the TOMODACHI program, visit:www.exploravision.orgor e-mail [email protected]
--------------------------------------------------------5c. Nominations for the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University
Please consider nominating your top high school students for the 2014 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment.http://wsp.gmu.edu/nominations/
George Mason University, along with its partners, National Geographic and the Smithsonian National Zoological Park (the National Zoo), are excited to welcome students attending the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment (WYSE) to Washington, D.C.
The Summit is a hands-on, interactive program that provides America’s highest achieving high school students with an interest in the environment, conservation and sustainability, and with the desire to explore careers in the fields of environmental science, conservation, policy, law and engineering, with a remarkable opportunity.
Students take an active role in the curriculum through exclusive behind-the-scenes explorations of facilities and laboratories of the Smithsonian and National Zoo, and through exclusive field visits, special access to, and activities with, researches, scientists, directors and staff. Students are led in small groups by faculty advisors who are local experts in these fields and have extensive experience in conservation and the environment.
The Washington Youth Summit on the Environment is held on George Mason University’s state-of-the-art campus, enabling attending students to experience life as a typical college student and reside in comfortable, modern, fully air-conditioned dorm rooms with wireless internet connections. Students will receive one college credit for their successful completion of the Summit, with transcripts from George Mason University that can be sent to any college or university where the Delegate seeks admission. The deadline to apply is January 24, 2014. Learn more about the program at:http://www.wyse.gmu.edu
--------------------------------------------------------5d. 2014 BEST Early RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM INVITATION
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
You and your students are invited to participate in the 2014 BEST (Building Excellence in Science & Technology) Early Research Symposium to be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. This year’s theme is Imagine Different. You can read more about their annual event at:http://www.bestearly.com/resym
They are expanding this years’ event to include (a) students beyond Berrien County Math Science Center (http://www.berrienresa.org/bcmsc/), and (b) posters covering original research projects in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This represents a unique opportunity for high school students to display their research findings in a university setting that also includes the general public.
Videos involving past BEST Early students engaged in curricular and non-curricular research can be viewed on YouTube at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3gQU6pUQSI&list=PL71B84D82DDC70BFandhttp://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLApQC7VKzBW01CCSCabudvLdapT9GoSz0
Please indicate your willingness to participate by contacting Dr. Desmond Murray at (269) 757-1641 and/or via email at [email protected]. Professional development workshops about engaging high school students in research are also available upon request from BEST Early.
--------------------------------------------------------5e. My Green School Art Contest for K-5 Students
The contest allow students grades K-5 to demonstrate either how their school is or could be green. Last year they had over 700 entries. All entries are due on April 1, 2014. Applications will be ready soon and will be on the U.S. Green Building Council's, Green Schools website page at:http://usgbcdetroit.org/index.php/committees/24-green-schools?utm_source=December+2014+Greenschools+Newsletter+&utm_campaign=GS+dec13&utm_medium=email
--------------------------------------------------------5f. EngineerGirl Essay Contest for Grades 3 - 12
The NAE has launched its annual EngineerGirl Essay Contest for students in grades three-12. This year's contest, titled "50 Years of Engineering in Society," asks entrants to describe how engineering will impact our lives over the next 50 years. Students must choose one of the following topics as the focus for their essay: nutrition, health, communication, education, and transportation. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2014. For the application and other great resources, please visit:http://engineergirl.org/?utm_medium=etmail&utm_source=National%20Academy%20of%20Engineering&utm_campaign=Spotlight+12-6-13&utm_content=&utm_term=
-----------------------------------------------------------------5g. Upcoming Deadlines
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) offers a variety of fun and friendly competitions to engage your students in the pleasures of science beyond the curriculum. Please visit:http://www.nsta.org/about/competitions.aspx
January 3, 2014: Deadline to register for the Youth Rover Challenge. Please visit:http://youthrover.com
January 15, 2014: Deadline for teams to register for the eCYBERMISSION Competition for 6th-9th graders. Please visit:http://www.ecybermission.com
January 15, 2014: Deadline for High School Students to apply to present research at the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at Wayne State University. Please visit:http://coe.wayne.edu/ted/science/jshs/index.php
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
January 24, 2014: Deadline for High School Students to Apply to Participate in the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University. Please visit:http://www.wyse.gmu.edu
March 4, 2014: Deadline for the Siemen’s We Can Change the World Challenge. Please visit:http://www.wecanchange.com/user/register/?utm_source=SSD1MMNonK8&utm_medium=112113&utm_campaign=SSD+Fall+2013
March 14, 2014: Deadline for K-12 Students to enter the NASA Exploration Design Challenge. Please visit:http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/spacelife/explorationdesign/overview/index.html#.UdLvoBZU3dI
March 12, 2014: Deadline for K-8 students to enter the 2014 Kirtland’s Warbler Young Artist Calendar Contest. Please visit:http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5346709.pdf
March 31, 2014: Deadline for MS and HS Students to enter the Engineering for YOU Video Contest. Please visit:http://www.nae.edu/e4u/?utm_medium=etmail&utm_source=National%20Academy%20of%20Engineering&utm_campaign=Spotlight+10-18-13&utm_content=&utm_term=
April 1, 2014: Deadline for K – 5 Students to enter the My Green School Art Contest. Please visit:http://usgbcdetroit.org/index.php/committees/24-green-schools?utm_source=December+2014+Greenschools+Newsletter+&utm_campaign=GS+dec13&utm_medium=email
April 15, 2014: Deadline for Students in Grades 8 – 11 to apply for the TOMODACHI Toshiba Science and Technology Leadership Academy. Please visit:www.exploravision.org
April 25, 2014: Best Early Research Symposium at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI. Please indicate your willingness to participate by contacting Dr. Desmond Murray at (269) 757-1641 and/or via email at [email protected].
June 24 – 26, 2014: Grandparents, Grandkids and Grand Valley at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI. Please visit:http://www.gvsu.edu/g3 -----------------------------------------------------------------Grants and Opportunities For K-12 Teachers--------------------------------------------------------6a. Toshiba, US-Japan Council and NSTA Join Together for a High School Teacher Opportunity
Toshiba, the U.S.-Japan Council, and NSTA have joined together to inspire student achievement in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education while addressing some of the world's most complex issues through an exciting new program, the TOMODACHI Toshiba Science & Technology Leadership Academy. During the week-long, cross-cultural academy, 16 high school students and eight teachers from Japan and the United States will work together to address global issues. Participants will work in teams to develop proposed solutions to these problems using learning experiences that are central to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The TOMODACHI Toshiba Science & Technology Leadership Academy will take place annually in August in Tokyo.
In the United States, regional and honorable mention winners from the 2013 and 2014 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision program in grades 8–11 are eligible to apply for the TOMODACHI Toshiba Science & Technology Leadership Academy. Students must write an essay describing their vision for a resilient, smarter community enabled by technology. High school teachers who are also NSTA members can apply by developing a hands-on activity about one of the following topics: rebuilding a community after a disaster, methods to meet increasing energy demands, solutions to rising CO2 emissions, solutions to population growth issues, or alternative energy technology. The call for submissions is open from March 15 to April 15. Eight student and four teacher winners from each country will be announced on May 9. U.S. teachers' and students' Japanese counterparts will be selected from high school students and teachers who promote strong achievement in science and mathematics education, and international student exchanges.
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
For more information or an application for the 2014 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision and the TOMODACHI program, visit:www.exploravision.orgor e-mail [email protected]
--------------------------------------------------------6b. PBS is Looking for 100 of America’s Most Innovative Educators
If you are a digital superstar interested in advancing the use of digital media & technology in your class, apply to the 2014 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators Program. Why Become a PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator?
100 select applicants will receive one year of PD including virtual trainings, exclusive resources, membership into a prestigious professional learning community and more!
15 top applicants will receive a trip to D.C. for an immersive hands-on training summit focused on best practices in digital learning.
Applications accepted through February 14, 2014. Please visit:http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/digitalinnovators/
--------------------------------------------------------6c. Apply for a $500 PITSCO Scholarship
Pitsco Education appreciates everything educators do to enable students to reach their full potential. As a thank-you, Pitsco honors an educator quarterly, awarding them a $500 certificate to purchase products at www.pitsco.com. To apply, please visit:http://www.pitsco.com/Content/?art=7180and click on the nominee form.
Eligible applicants are currently employed in the education field. Prior knowledge of Pitsco Education products is preferred. Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply annually. Winners of the $500 Pitsco Scholarship are not eligible to reapply.
Fill out the online nomination form. An email will be sent to the email address provided to confirm receipt of the submission. Quarterly, a selection committee will review all the submissions and choose a winner.
The winner will be notified by email and/or phone. A $500 digital certificate will be emailed, and the recipient will be requested to fill out a questionnaire and submit a digital photo. The winner will be announced at www.pitsco.com, in thei monthly email newsletter (subscribe at www.pitsco.com), and on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+.
The deadline to apply is February 28, 2014.
----------------------------------------------------6d. Upcoming Deadlines
Would you like a complete list of grants that has been provided by the National Science Teachers Association? NSTA has put these grant and their deadlines in an easy to follow calendar. It includes: deadline date, description, category, and grade level. To view this list, please visit:http://www.nsta.org/publications/calendar/
December 20, 2013: Deadline for 6th – 12th Grade Teachers to Apply for the $20,000 Shell Science Lab Makeover. Please visit:http://www.nsta.org/shellsciencelab/
December 21, 2013: Deadline to apply for the Robotics $500 grants for all-girls teams. Please visit:https://www.mcwt.org/ January 31, 2014: Deadline to apply for a Captain Planet Foundation Grant. Please visit:
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http://captainplanetfoundation.org/apply-for-grants/#sthash.4aYoRoru.dpuf
February 14, 2014: Deadline for Teachers to Apply for the “100 of America’s Most Innovative Teachers” award. Please visit:http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/digitalinnovators/
February 28, 2014: Deadline to apply for the $500 PITSCO Scholarship. Please visit:http://www.pitsco.com/Content/?art=7180
April 15, 2014: Deadline to apply for the $1000 Teacher grants for water-related curriculum projects. Please visit:http://mi-water.org/wateryoudoing/Index.html
April 15, 2014: Deadline for High School Teachers to apply for the TOMODACHI Toshiba Science and Technology Leadership Academy. Please visit:www.exploravision.org
-----------------------------------------------------------------Information for K-12 Science Teachers-----------------------------------------------------------------7a. Cornell Lab Bird Cams – Virtual Bird Watching at Its Best
Check out the birds, at the feeders, at the Cornell Lab Feeders. The location is Ithaca, NY. Please visit:http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/40/Cornell_Lab_FeederWatch_Cam/
-----------------------------------------------------------------7b. Polar Educators International FREE Memberships Open
Polar Educators International is a vital international network of educators and researchers aiming to provide a deeper understanding of current polar science. This week, They announced the official launch of the organization and access to membership via:www.polareducator.orgAt this date Polar Educators International represents over 24 countries. PEI represents trusted leaders working to inspire appreciation and knowledge of the polar regions, their connectedness to all Earth’s systems, and importance to all humans across latitudes and cultures.
Evidence shows that education and outreach of the 2007-08 IPY touched 24 million people through the work of teachers, scientists, writers, filmmakers, policymakers, government agencies and many others. To capture this momentum and move them towards action, Polar Educators International was formed in early 2012.
How can you benefit from becoming a member of Polar Educators International?
- Connect to a professional network working in partnership to further science communication efforts- Learn through Master Classes by prominent research teams and world class educators- Develop successful broader impacts statements for proposals and share successful polar science for curriculum- Capture the latest research on, and products for, science communication
PEI is endorsed by the following prominent science organizations: the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research (SCAR), and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS). PEI is currently supported through in-kind support from the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS) and Climate and Cryosphere (CLiC).
PEI is a vibrant network promoting polar education and research to a global community. By fostering dialogue and collaboration between educators and researchers, PEI aims to highlight and share the global relevance of the polar regions with the broader community. Join PEI to be a part of this growing global network!
Sign up for free membership here:www.polareducator.orgFor questions contact the Executive Committee at [email protected]
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
-----------------------------------------------------------------7c. Ready for a STEM Related Event?
Are you looking for ready-made materials for a STEM-related event with your school or other organization? Celebrate the launch of NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission by hosting a GPM Rain EnGAUGE Event – a family science night for your school, outdoor education center, library, or museum, or with your scout troop, summer camp or extracurricular club. Visit the website below for a full electronic toolkit, including an activities menu, planning schedules, sample advertising flier, and more. The activities menu has a variety of choices to teach about precipitation and its importance to our lives, from hands-on labs to computer interactives, and for all age levels – select the ones that best fit your needs. For the most up-to-date information and new materials as they are developed, check the website or contact us for more details. The satellite launches in February 2014, so the celebrations can start as early as March, but get a GPM Rain EnGAUGE Event on the calendar for your organization today! Make sure you contact us if you plan to host an event so that we can send you a supply kit with GPM stickers, water droplet handouts, lithographs, and other materials to help you run your activities. Go to:http://gpm.nasa.gov/education/rain-engaugeor email [email protected] for more information.
-----------------------------------------------------------------7d. Upcoming Deadlines
January 10, 2014: Deadline to apply to become a State Green Ribbon School. Please visit:http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-6530_2629-271090--,00.html
February 16 – 22, 2014: National Engineers Week. Please visit:http://www.discovere.org/our-programs/engineers-week
February 20, 2014: Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. Please visit:http://www.discovere.org/our-programs/girl-day
March 6 – 8, 2014: MSTA Annual Conference in Lansing, MI. Please visit:http://www.msta-mich.org/images/pdfs/conference/MSTA%20CHECK%20REGISTRATION%20FORM.pdf
March 12 - 14, 2014: MACUL Conference in Grand Rapids, MI. Please visit:http://macul.org
April 3 – 6, 2014: NSTA National Conference in Boston, MA. Please visit:http://nsta.org
-----------------------------------------------------------------Twitterverse-----------------------------------------------------------------8a. Ideas from the Twitterverse
The Climate Group @ClimateGroupTell the story of your local climate hero to win this #Action4Climate documentary competition: ow.ly/rkdGh @Connect4Climate
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NOAA @NOAAThe #ArcticReportCard is out: Long-term warming & environmental chg trends persist in Arctic in 2013 bit.ly/ArcticRC2013 #AGU13
Chris Hoving @PcruciferMuch more Midwest climate data is available with a new and easy portal. Thanks MRCC! bit.ly/1bAufTv
US Dept of Interior @Interior.@blmnv are helping to celebrate #Nevada's 150th bday by sharing great pics like this one from Red Rock Canyon. pic.twitter.com/6u1cTm7mae
NASA @NASA We've found the coldest spot on Earth. Find out where at 5:30pm ET today. Watch live: http://go.nasa.gov/1bNpBEz Questions?
Mashable @mashable20 Reliable Sources to Follow for Winter Storm News on.mash.to/1cNNR5I
NatSciTeachAssoc @NSTAGreat blog from @ainissaramirez: Using Football Science to Tackle #STEM Education edut.to/1chMOgd via @edutopia
Nature Conservancy @nature_orgFor inner-city kids, community garden offers a chance to connect with nature (via: @MotherNatureNet) nature.ly/1auYx6z
B. Steves @BLStevenson On #GivingTuesday pls support @BlackGirlsCode teaching our young ladies about technology & expanding the STEM talent pool!
BioSpace @BioSpace365 It's #GivingTuesday! FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) turns kids onto science... http://fb.me/211NWapSn
-----------------------------------------------------------------Information for High School Science Teachers-----------------------------------------------------------------9a. Climate Change Academy – Travel Scholarship Opportunity for One Teacher and Ten Students
Message from Julie Beul – National Park Service FellowI am writing to share with you a unique scholarship program for high schools in the U.S. for the coming school year. I am the National Park Service Fellow for Global Explorers. Our mission is to inspire responsible citizenship through educational travel experiences. Our program emphasizes science, culture, leadership and service and includes preparatory curriculum, an expedition (in this case to Alaska!) and a follow-up service project.
We received support from the National Park Service to fund one educator and a group of 10 students to travel on our NEW Climate Change Academy in 2014 - visiting Kenai Fjords and Denali National Parks! As this program is run in collaboration with the Climate Change Response Program of the National Park Service, we hope to travel with a student group who has a demonstrated affinity for the environment and an interest in becoming Climate Change Ambassadors. I would like to make sure that all high school educators currently involved in service-learning are aware of this opportunity.
This is an exciting opportunity for students to explore their passions in science and the environment on one amazing travel-study program. You might also consider directing interested individuals to the Climate Change Academy webpage:http://globalexplorers.org/programs/climate_change_academyOn this page educators can learn more about the program and also download the application, as needed. From this page, I would suggest that interested individuals navigate to the Global Explorers homepage to learn more about our programs in general so as to ensure that this is the right fit for them and their students.
The deadline to apply is January 13, 2014.
-----------------------------------------------------------------9b. PISA Test Results Released
PISA 2012 is the 5th survey of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. It assessed the competencies of 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics,
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NOAA Fisheries @NOAAFisheriesSee 1 of the most amazing nesting habits in natural world—featuring olive ridley sea turtles—on our @instagram bit.ly/18WZo66 #esa40
and science (with a focus on mathematics) in 65 countries and economies. Learn more about what this means for Science Education leaders by visiting:http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2013-12/Leadership_NationalScene.htm
-----------------------------------------------------------------9c. Safety Message on Preventing Accidents in High School Chemistry Labs
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB), an independent federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents, released “After the Rainbow,” a video safety message (~ 5 minutes long) focused on potential dangers in high school chemistry laboratories:http://www.csb.gov/videos/after-the-rainbow/
-----------------------------------------------------------------9d. Free Game to Practice Chemistry Knowledge
How about Mahjong Chem to practice chemistry knowledge? Check out the free game at:http://www2.stetson.edu/mahjongchem/It is also available as a mobile app.
-----------------------------------------------------------------9e. Upcoming Deadlines
January 13, 2014: Deadline for HS Teacher to apply for themselves and ten students for a Free (mostly) trip to the Climate Change Academy in Alaska. Please visit:http://globalexplorers.org/programs/climate_change_academy
-----------------------------------------------------------------Information for Middle School and High School Science Teachers-----------------------------------------------------------------10a. Tour the Solar System
For those wanna-be astronauts and space travelers out there, this interactive model of the solar system could prove to be highly addictive. With one click, you can visit Saturn, Venus, or the other planets and then spin and explore them in three dimensions. The interface uses NASA calculations to precisely position all celestial bodies. Click the play button at the bottom of the screen to watch the positions of the planets and moon change as time passes. If you're impatient, you can click ahead to see how the stars align in the year 2100. Please visit:http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/tour-solar-system.html
-----------------------------------------------------------------10b. A Collection of the Best STEM Resources for Teens
Sparticl is a new web and mobile service for teens, a collection of the very best the web has to offer in science, technology, engineering, and math or STEM. Sparticl includes answers to science questions, images, videos, games, and hands-on activities, all curated by a team of experts. But it's also a place where teens play a critical part – ranking content, sharing it, and recommending new content, all the while earning points and badges. Sparticl is created by the award-winning National Productions division of Twin Cities Public Television, and is made possible with the generous support of 3M. Check it out at:http://www.sparticl.org
-----------------------------------------------------------------10c. Upcoming Deadlines
February 28, 2014: Cell Day! Please visit:http://www.nigms.nih.gov/cellday
April 1 – 6, 2014: 2nd Annual MSU Science Festival in East Lansing, MI. For more information, please contact Renee Leone at [email protected]
August 3 – 7, 2014: Biennial Conference on Chemical Education at Grand Valley State University. Please visit:
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http://www.bcce2014.org
-----------------------------------------------------------------Information for Middle School Science Teachers-----------------------------------------------------------------11a. MEECS Training at the MSTA Conference
MEECS Training: Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA) Pre-Conference WorkshopsMarch 6, 3:00 – 6:00 PMRadisson Hotel and Lansing Center
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is offering three concurrent Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support (MEECS) workshops prior to the MSTA annual conference. The workshops are intended for teachers and non-formal educators and will focus on climate change, energy resources, and water quality. Attendees will receive all unit materials and instruction for only $35! To register, please visit:http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3308_3333-299654--,00.html
-----------------------------------------------------------------11b. Free Middle School Science Journal
The Natural Inquirer is a middle school science education journal! Scientists report their research in journals, which enable scientists to share information with one another. This journal, The Natural Inquirer, was created so that scientists can share their research with middle school students. Each article tells you about scientific research conducted by scientists in the USDA Forest Service. Find out more about the USDA Forest Service. Please visit:http://www.naturalinquirer.org
-----------------------------------------------------------------11c. Upcoming Deadlines
March 6, 2014: MEECS Training at MSTA in Lansing, MI. Please visit:http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3308_3333-299654--,00.html
-----------------------------------------------------------------Information for Elementary and Middle School Science Teachers-----------------------------------------------------------------13a. PD at the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is offering TWO exciting professional development workshops for upper elementary and middle school teachers. This winter, they’re offering Solar System: Planetary Investigations on January 9th and How Do We Know the Climate is Changing? on January 30th. Both workshops are presented by Susan Kohler of NASA Glen Research Center. Each workshop runs from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and will include lunch, teacher resources and example activities to take back to your students. The activities and resources presented will provide teachers with new curriculum ideas to assist in reaching the NGSS and project-based learning goals for the stem areas. Registration and payment ($50 for each workshop) must be made in advance – for more information or questions please call 734-995-5439 or visit their website: http://www.aahom.org/experience/programs/type/professional-development
-----------------------------------------------------------------Information for Elementary School Science Teachers-----------------------------------------------------------------13a. Green School in a Lunchbox
In September 2010, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded funding to the Detroit Regional Chapter, Green Schools Committee to develop and launch a “Green School in a Lunchbox” program.
“Green School in a Lunchbox” is a web-based, vibrant, and animated “lunchbox” which introduces concepts of sustainable building to K-5th grade students. Through grade-appropriate, hands-on educational activities young students will be introduced to concepts of sustainability within the built environment and how daily choices affect our environment, community and world.
David Bydlowski, State Coordinator: [email protected] -- msta-mich.org/smn
For educators and administrators, the site provides information to enhance awareness and educate participants about the value of sustainable building from a financial perspective, implication of healthy schools, and the contribution to the teaching environment.
The program is intended for elementary school students in grades K-5th. The activities are provided according to grade level: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, but can be used across grade and subject matter. Activities are correlated to the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations. They believe by targeting elementary schools, they are seeding the future generation of decision- makers to care about their environment. Please visit:http://greenschoollunchbox.org/?utm_source=December+2014+Greenschools+Newsletter+&utm_campaign=GS+dec13&utm_medium=email
-----------------------------------------------------------------Science Humor-----------------------------------------------------------------14. Holiday Science Humor
Q: How does Santa deliver presents all over the world on Christmas Eve?A: With Rudolf the red-shift reindeer.
No known species of reindeer can fly. BUT there are 300,000 species of living organisms yet to be classified, and while most of these are insects and germs, this does not COMPLETELY rule out flying reindeer which only Santa has ever seen.
Santa at CollegeConsider the following:You never actually see Santa, only his "assistants".Santa keeps his job until he decides to retire.Santa doesn't really do the work; he directs a bunch of helpers to do all his work for him, but he's the one who everybody credits with the work.Santa doesn't work anywhere near a 40 hour week.Santa travels a lot.Yup, Santa is obviously a senior faculty member with tenure!
-----------------------------------------------------------------15. November Contest Winners
In October, we gave away three $10 iTunes gift cards. Here is a list of the winners:Mike Berenkowski, Oscoda High School – Oscoda Public SchoolsVal Leveille, Salem High School – Plymouth-Canton Community SchoolsAmy Stirling, Michigan Virtual Charter Academy – Kent Intermediate School District
If you didn’t win, try again this month. Thanks to everyone for being part of the Michigan Science Matters Network.
-----------------------------------------------------------------16. December Contest – Win a $10 Amazon Card
This month we have three great prizes to give away. The prizes are 3 - $10 Amazon Gift Cards.
To win one of these prizes, send an email to:David [email protected] Coordinator for the Michigan Science Matters NetworkYou MUST INCLUDE your name AND mailing address AND your school name/district. (If you want the card, sent to your home, please provide your home address.)
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You may only enter once and only one entry per email address. Respondents 2, 12, and 22 will receive a prize. We will post all of the winners in our next E-Blast. Good luck to you and thank you for being part of the Michigan Science Matters Network.
If you don’t win, try again next month. Thanks to everyone for being part of the Michigan Science Matters Network.
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