MMSTLC NEWS & EVENTS

MMSTLC leaders shared resources and strategies from the project at the NSTA Regional Conference in Phoenix. This conference’s theme of “Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships” aligned very well with the mission and learning activities of the MMSTLC, and we were happy to share our ideas and experiences with the broader science education community at this event.
The following sessions featured MMSTLC presenters.

Developing a Network of Teacher Leaders in Science. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2:00 – 3:00pm.
“See how the Michigan Mathematics and Science Teacher Leadership Collaborative created a professional development program to address critical science instruction, inquiry learning, and leadership issues.”
Presented by Stephen Best and Walt Rathkamp. Click here for session resources.

Web 2.0 in the Classroom: Collaborative Learning Tools for Science. Friday, Dec. 4, 8:00 – 9:00am.
“See how Web 2.0 tools can support inquiry and problem solving in science. We’ll provide an overview, samples, and tutorials for dozens of these tools.”
Presented by Stephen Best. Click here for session resources.

Say What You Mean! Strategies to Help Students Better Communicate Science. Friday, Dec. 4, 12:30 – 1:30pm.
“Do your students know the difference between a definition, description, and explanation? We’ll explore strategies to help students effectively communicate their understanding of science.”
Presented by Stephen Best. Click here for resources.

The Problems With Models and How to Fix Them Friday, Dec. 4, 3:30 – 4:30pm.
“Are scientific models causing more problems than benefits? We’ll see why and what we can do to use models more effectively in science instruction.”
Presented by Stephen Best. Click here for resources.