Fall Science Conferences
Fall Science Conferences
There are a number of conferences taking place this fall that address a range of science topics and content for teachers. Sure, MSTA is great, but it isn’t the only conference in the state. Check these out:
MESTA Conference – The Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association annual conference will take place Oct. 2-3 “in the Detroit area” (translation – there are field studies!). More information here…
Urban Environmental Education Conference from MAEOE – The Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education is hosting this conference at the UM Dearborn’s Environmental Interpretation Center from Oct. 8-10. More information here…
Michigan AAPT Annual Meeting – The Michigan Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers is having their annual meeting at the Alden Dow Science Musuem in Midland on Oct. 10. This meeting will feature a workshop on quantum physics. More information here…
Fall Science Update – The Regional Math and Science Center of Grand Valley State University is hosting the 25th annual Fall Science Update for K-12 educators on November 18 at the GVSU Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids. This year’s theme is “Building Enduring Understands in Science”. More information here…
Conference Planning
It’s that time again – time to get any proposals to present at the spring conferences submitted. There are a number of conferences for mathematics and science educators coming up next spring, and many of these are accepting proposals to present for the next few weeks.
Are you looking for an opportunity to share your ideas and expertise in the classroom? Would you like a chance to attend some of these workshops for free? Then, this is your chance. Check some of the links below to find out more about the conferences, and to submit your proposals to present.
Conferences and Links
COLLABORATIVE TOOLS FOR LEARNING CONFERENCE
November 13, 2009 at the Macomb ISD
MACUL’s fall conference, a single-day event that focuses on the use of online collaborative tools.
Click here for more information about the conference.
Proposal submissions are due October 5.
MSTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
March 4-6, 2010 at the Lansing Convention Center
Annual conference for the Michigan Science Teacher Association.
Click here for more information about the conference.
Proposal submissions are due October 5.
MACUL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
March 4-6, 2010 at the Lansing Convention Center
Annual conference for the Michigan Science Teacher Association.
Click here for more information about the conference.
Proposal submissions are due September 29.
MICHIGAN JOINT EDUCATION CONFERENCE CONFERENCE
June 23, 2010 at Holt High School
Annual conference for cross-curricular efforts – a collaboration of the various teacher professional organizations.
Click here for more information about the conference.
Proposal submission information will be posted on their site later this fall.
NDSC SUMMER CONFERENCE
July 18-21, 2010 in Seattle
Summer conference for the National Staff Development Council
Click here for more information about the conference.
Proposal submissions are due October 2.
NCTM REGIONAL CONFERENCES
October 2010 in Denver, Baltimore, and New Orleans
Regional conferences for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Click here for more information about the conference.
Proposal submissions are due November 1.
Algebra Changes
Algebra Changes
The Michigan Department of Education is making some changes to the High School Content Expectations, as well as the description of the curriculum content for Algebra II. If you teach high school algebra, or work with those who do so, please be sure to check the site and documents listed below for more information.