Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference 2019 (MSTA): Full Schedule

3:00pm EST

Building a Model of Force as an interaction

Building a Model of Force as an Interaction

How do we help students develop and use models? Join us as we explore how to facilitate model development through building a robust force model. This session will help teachers build and develop their own force model while we explore how facilitate students in their model development. This is geared toward ANY teacher who teaches the Forces and Interactions topic bundle K-12!

Presenters

Laura Sloma

Physics Teacher, East Kentwood High School

Laura is has been a science educator for 29 years, teaching in Michigan and Ohio, at the high school and college level. She is a modeling instruction expert, workshop facilitator, and STEP UP physics ambassador.

Friday March 1, 2019 3:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Vandenberg A

General Session, K-2, 3-5, MS, HS, Post Secondary | Earth Science, K-2, 3-5, MS, HS, Post Secondary | Physics, K-2, 3-5, MS, HS, Post Secondary | Integrated Science, K-2, 3-5, MS, HS, Post Secondary | STEM Education, K-2, 3-5, MS, HS, Post Secondary | Cross Curricular Integration, K-2, 3-5, MS, HS, Post Secondary

Strand MiAAPT

12:00pm EST

Defining Temperature

This session will attempt to challenge your conceptual understanding of what temperature is. We will look at some simple experiments involving temperature and analyze at the particulate level. We will also push for concepts such as heat, sensation and specific heat capacity where simple definitions of temperature can restrict learning.

Presenters

Scott Milam

Plymouth High School

I teach IB Chemistry HL and Chemistry at Plymouth High School. I use modeling pedagogy and curriculum along with standards based grading.

Saturday March 2, 2019 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Fine Arts Room

Chemistry, K-2, 3-5, MS, HS | Physics, K-2, 3-5, MS, HS

1:00pm EST

Cool demonstrations for young science students without breaking the bank.

Cool Demonstrations for young science classes. Several demos that are sure to inspire and engage young minds. No need to buy expensive equipment. These phenomena are tried and true, easy to do and won't cost much. Looking for phenomena but don't want to where to start? I'll bring easy to do, easy to extract meaningful demos for you to use.

Presenters

Mark Sheler

Sandusky Jr Sr High School

High School Physics, Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry and Earth Science, Baker College of Education

2019 Demos Elementary Sheler pptx

Saturday March 2, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Pearl Room

1:00pm EST

Stop Creating Lesson Plans: Start Creating Learning Experiences

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

Presenters

Dawn McCotter

Teacher Programs Manager, Van Andel Education Institute

Dawn devoted over 12 years to teaching science at Grand Haven High School with multiple classes including Earth Science, Physics, Astronomy, and Project Science. During her tenure, Dawn had the opportunity to work with diverse learners, from various academic and personal backgrounds... Read More →

Saturday March 2, 2019 1:00pm - 2:45pm EST
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Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference 2019 (MSTA)

3:00pm EST

Laura Sloma

12:00pm EST

Scott Milam

1:00pm EST

Mark Sheler

1:00pm EST

Dawn McCotter

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