Publications and Presentations

Mi-STAR Webinar

Huntoon, J.E., Oppliger, D., Robeck, E., Hoover, M., 2017, NGSS Curriculum Development: Lessons Learned from the Mi-STAR Program (Webinar): The National Association of Geoscience Teachers, February 9, 2017.

Mi-STAR Publications and Presentations

2023

Geerer, C., 2023, Cracking the CER Code: How a Mi-STAR Lesson Can Help Your Students Construct Explanations and Argue from Evidence with Confidence: National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 22-25, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia.

Geerer, C., 2023, Defining Criteria and Constraints for Successful Engineering Solutions: A Mi-STAR Lesson for Middle School Students: National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 22-25, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia.

Geerer, C., Harvey, M., and Hall, L., 2023, Mi-STAR’s Literacy Initiative: Integrating Reading in the Science Classroom: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 3-4, 2023, Lansing, Michigan.

Geerer, C., McIntryre, B., and Harvey, M., 2023, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Mi-STAR EdCamp, February 9, 2023, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Geerer, C. and Tubman, S., 2023, System Models with Mi-STAR: Supporting Students to Develop and Share System Models: National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 22-25, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia.

Harvey, M. and Geerer, C., 2023, Tips and Tricks to Streamline Your Mi-STAR Units: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 3-4, 2023, Lansing, Michigan.

Hohler, T., Pera, J., and Niergarth, D., 2023, Do Meteorologists Study Meteors? STEM Career Resources for Teachers: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Spring 2023, p. 13. Available online at https://issuu.com/msta-mich/docs/2023_msta_links_-_spring.

Howlett, H. and Geerer, C., 2023, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Engaging Reluctant Readers with Mi-STAR, April 27, 2023, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Hungwe, K, Gonczi, A., Huntoon, J.E.,Stockero, S., and Tubman, S., 2023, Developing Teacher Leadership: Michigan Middle School Master Teacher Fellowship Program: Poster presentation for the Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Conference, February 24-26, 2023, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Hurley, L., Harvey, M., and Hall, L., 2023, Jumpstart System Modeling with Mi-STAR Lesson Plans: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 3-4, 2023, Lansing, Michigan.

Kahler, D., Hurley, L,, Merillat, D., Gonczi, A., and Huntoon, J.E., 2023, Cogenerative Dialogues: Mechanisms to improve student engagement and inspire teachers during COVID: Poster presentation for the Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Conference, February 24-26, 2023, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Keith, K., 2023, Place Based Connections for Mi-STAR 6th Grade Units: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 3-4, 2023, Lansing, Michigan.

Keith, K., and Bryant, K., 2023, Enhancing Middle School Science with Place Based Experiences: Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Conference, February 24-26, 2023, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Matthys, T., Danhoff, B. and Tubman, S., 2023, Supporting Scientific Sensemaking with Simulations: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Spring 2023, p. 17. Available online at https://issuu.com/msta-mich/docs/2023_msta_links_-_spring.

Matthys, T., Tubman, S., and Danhoff, B., 2023, Try It Out! Scientific Sensemaking with Mi-STAR Simulations: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 3-4, 2023, Lansing, Michigan.

McIntyre, B. and Geerer, C., 2023, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Teach Your Students to Take 3D Assessments, March 16, 2023, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

McIntyre, B. and Geerer, C., 2023, Mi-STAR Strategies to Make 3D Assessments Work for You: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 3-4, 2023, Lansing, Michigan.

Pera, J., and Palosaari, C., 2023, Mi-STAR Units and Place-Based Education: Getting Started: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 3-4, 2023, Lansing, Michigan.

Poole, A., Pera, J., Throm, M., and Geerer, C., 2023, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Get Organized!, February 9, 2023, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Rich, K., and Poole, A., 2023, Getting Students to Ask Better Questions: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 3-4, 2023, Lansing, Michigan.

2022

Coonan, M., Geerer, C., Pera, J., and Watch, L. 2022, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Mi-STAR Moving Forward - What’s New for You?, April 14, 2022, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Fitzpatrick, B., Tefft de Muñoz, C, Turney, J., and Watch, L., 2022, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Thinking Outside the Box: What Can MTU Do For You?, February 8, 2022, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Freeman, Z. and Matthys, A., 2022, Explore Forces and Energy with Mi-STAR’s Fidget Spinner Generators, Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 4-5, 2022.

Geerer, C., McIntyre, B., and Watch, L., 2022, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Be Proactive: Engaging Mi-STAR Parents and Stakeholders, August 23, 2022, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Geerer, C., Tubman, S., and Watch, L., 2022, Mi-STAR Learning Series: What's New in Mi-STAR Units, September 21, 2022, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Hohler, T., 2022, Problem-Based Learning in the Advanced Science Classroom, Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 4-5, 2022, Lansing, Michigan.

Hohler, T., Pera, J., Niergarth, D. and Geerer, C., 2022, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Career Connections, October 12, 2022, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Howlett, H., Bielecki, N., Bates, D., and Watch, L., 2022, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Reading Apprenticeship Strategies in Mi-STAR, May 26, 2022, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Hurley, L. and Harvey, M., 2022, System Models with Mi-STAR: Supporting Students to Develop and Share System Models, Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 4-5, 2022. Lansing, Michigan.

Knack, K. and Geerer, C., 2022, Mi-STAR CER Lesson: Scaffolds for Student Reasoning in Explanations and Arguments, Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 4-5, 2022, Lansing, Michigan.

Matthys, T. and Goodrich, M., 2022, Innovations from Mi-STAR for Your Classroom: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Spring 2022, pp. 18-19. Available online at https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/links_publication/2022_msta_links_-_spring.pdf

Oppliger, D., Lenon, J., and Watch, L., 2022, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Make Good Choices with Mi-STAR!, January 27, 2022, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Palosaari, C., Geerer, C., Hall, L., Hurley, L., and Watch, L., 2022, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Pinch Hitting in the Pandemic, March 16, 2022, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Poole, A., Throm, M., Harvey, M., and Geerer, C., 2022, Mi-STAR Learning Series:
Streamlining Your Mi-STAR Unit, October 19, 2022, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Schymick, S., Jacobson, S., Harvey, M. and Geerer, C., 2022, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Literacy, Accommodations, and Accessibility for All in Mi-STAR Units, November 9, 2022, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Tubman, S., Poole, A., Ruelas, L., 2022, Middle School Science as a Context for Leadership Development among STEM Teachers in Michigan, Noyce Summit, July 18-20, 2022.

2021

Bielecki, N., Bush, J., Harvey, M., Williams, A., and Watch, L., 2021, Mi-STAR Learning Series: A Place for Everyone – Exploring Student Perceptions About Who Scientists Are and What They Do, April 22, 2021, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Geerer, C., McIntyre, B., and Watch, L., 2021, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Be Proactive: Help Your Stakeholders Get Onboard with Mi-STAR Now, August 18, 2021, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Geerer, C., Tubman, S., and Watch, L., 2021, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Be Prepared! Mi-STAR Tools and Resources To Make Your Teaching Life Easier This Year, September 15, 2021, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Geerer, C., Wood, S., Vogel, W., Coonan, M., and Watch, L., 2021, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Adapting the Modeling Process with Technology, February 24, 2021, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/professional-learning-events/.

Goodrich, M. and Bowman, L., 2021, Mi-STAR Offers Open-Access Lessons, Professional Support for Remote and In-Person Learning: Michigan Science Teachers Association 2020 Winter Newsletter, p. 14-15, Available online at https://issuu.com/msta-mich/docs/2021_msta_links_-_winter.

Goodrich, M. and Watch, L., 2021, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Offering Solutions and Community Support: Michigan Science Teachers Association 2020 Winter Newsletter, p. 4-5, Available online at https://issuu.com/msta-mich/docs/2021_msta_links_-_winter.

Howlett, H., and Watch, L, 2021, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Text-based Inquiry in Middle School Science, November 3, 2021, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Keith, K., Palosaari, C., Wisniewski, L., and Watch, L., Mi-STAR Learning Series: Adapting Mi-STAR Units to Integrate Place-Based Learning, May 19, 2021, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Quinn, A., Williams, A., Harvey, M., Geerer, C. and Watch, L., 2021, Mi-STAR Learning Series: How Teaching Mi-STAR Can Be Part of Earning a Highly Effective Rating from Your Administrator, October 13, 2021, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.

Tubman, S., Matthys, T., Watch, L., and Geerer, C., 2021, Mi-STAR Information Session: Navigating 2021 and Beyond: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, held virtually on February 27 and March 6, 2021.

Turrell, M., Vogel, W., Coonan, M., and Watch, L., 2021, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Adapting Classroom Activities to a Digital Format, March 24, 2021, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/professional-learning-events/.

2020

Bowman, L. and Birdwell, M., 2020, Mi-STAR Share-a-thon: NGSS Tips, Tricks, and Tools for the Classroom: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 6-7, 2020, Lansing, Michigan.

Bryant-Kuiphoff, Y., 2020, What Was That Stuff You Saw in the Microscope? Michigan Science Teachers Association 2020 Winter Newsletter, p. 8. Available online at https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/newsletter_pdfs/0160120_msta_winter_newslett.pdf

Bryant-Kuiphoff, Y., Dine, A., and Tubman, S., 2020, Mi-STAR for Newbies: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 6-7, 2020, Lansing, Michigan.

Bush, J., Kahler, D., Pera, J., Tubman, S., Vogel, W., and Coonan, M., 2020, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Remote Learning with Mi-STAR: Ideas and Solutions, Part 1, April 16, 2020, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/professional-learning-events/.

Bush, J. and Williams, A., 2020, Modeling With Mi-STAR: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 6-7, 2020, Lansing, Michigan.

Danhoff, B., Hall, L., and Matthys, T., 2020, Help Your Students Be Better at Science, Life and CERs Through Sound Reasoning:  Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 6-7, 2020, Lansing, Michigan.

Doorlag, M. and Kahler, D., 2020, Tips and Tricks for Mi-STAR Labs: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 6-7, 2020, Lansing, Michigan.

Geerer, C., and Gulyas, A., 2020, Using Criteria, Constraints, and a Decision Matrix to Make Curriculum Decisions: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 6-7, 2020, Lansing, Michigan.

Gilbert, C., Vogel, W., Coonan, M., and Watch, L., 2020, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Developing Language for English Learners, October 27, 2020, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/professional-learning-events/.

Gochis, E., Pera, J, and Smith Kolasa, K., 2020, Student-Generated Questions to Lead Investigations: Students “Driving the Bus”:  Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 6-7, 2020, Lansing, Michigan.

Gochis, E., Smith Kolasa, K., and Pera, J., 2020, Student-Generated Questions to Lead Investigations: Students Driving the Bus: Michigan Science Teachers Association 2020 Spring Newsletter, p. 8-11. Available online at  https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/2020_msta_spring_newsletter.pdf

Gonczi, A. L., Hungwe, K., & Huntoon, J., 2020, Benefits and challenges to using leadership tasks to develop teacher leaders:  ASTE Annual Conference, January 9-11, 2002, San Antonio, Texas.

Goodrich, M. and Dine, A., 2020, Mi-STAR Remote Lessons to Keep Learning on Track in the Time of Covid-19: Michigan Science Teachers Association 2020 Summer Newsletter, p. 14-16. Available online at  https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/newsletter_pdfs/LINKS_Newsletter_September20.pdf

Hall, L., Pera, J., Vogel, W., Coonan, M., and Watch, L., 2020, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Best Practices in Remote Learning, September 16, 2020, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/professional-learning-events/.

McIntyre, B., Bryant, K., Vogel, W., Coonan, M., and Watch, L., 2020, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Assessing Students Virtually, October 1, 2020, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/professional-learning-events/.

McIntyre, B., and Poole, A., 2020, Mi-STAR’s Assessment Tools for NGSS - How to Make Them Work for You: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 6-7, 2020, Lansing, Michigan.

McIntyre, B., and Wojick, C., 2020, By Design: The Mi-STAR Method for Developing NGSS-aligned Assessments: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 6-7, 2020, Lansing, Michigan.

Matthys, T., Tubman, S. and Kowalski, J., 2020, How Do Scientists Answer Questions? An Example of NGSS-aligned Remote Learning: Michigan Science Teachers Association 2020 Spring Newsletter, p. 3. Available online at  https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/2020_msta_spring_newsletter.pdf

Merillat, D., Dine, A., Bielecki, N., Tubman, S. Vogel, W., and Coonan, M., 2020, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Remote Learning with Mi-STAR: Ideas and Solutions, Part 2, May 7, 2020, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/professional-learning-events/.

Merillat, D., and VanDriessche, A., 2020, Integrating White-boarding into Mi-Star and Interactions: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 6-7, 2020, Lansing, Michigan.

Oppliger, D., and Tubman, S., 2020, Mi-STAR Information Session: What's New for 2020?: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 6-7, 2020, Lansing, Michigan.

Oppliger, D., Tubman, S., Danhoff, B., Watch, L., Bowman, L., Matthys, T., Oppliger, S., Vogel, W., Coonan, M., and Watch, L., 2020, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Mi-STAR AMA (ask me anything), November 19, 2020, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/professional-learning-events/.

Palosaari, C., and Watch, L., 2020, Computer Science in Mi-STAR: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 6-7, 2020, Lansing, Michigan.

Semones, M., Oppliger, D., and Wojick, C., 2020, Mi-STAR Unit Receives Distinction as a High Quality NGSS Resource: Michigan Science Teachers Association 2020 Summer Newsletter, p. 8-9. Available online at  https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/newsletter_pdfs/LINKS_Newsletter_September20.pdf

Turrell, M., Kahler, D., Vogel, W., Coonan, M., and Watch, L., 2020, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Remote Teaching Resources for Mi-STAR Units, August 19, 2020, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/professional-learning-events/.

2019

Bryant-Kuiphoff, Y., and Wagner, S., 2019, Incorporating Modeling Instruction with Mi-STAR: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 1-2, 2019, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Geerer, C., 2019, Use the NGSS Engineering Practices to Make Curriculum Decisions: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 1-2, 2019, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Gonczi, A., Goodrich, M., Tubman, S., Wojick, C. and Huntoon, J. 2019, Preparing for the new M-STEP? Mi-STAR is here to help!: Michigan Science Teachers Association 2019 Winter Newsletter, p. 21. Available online at http://www.msta-mich.org/?page=Newsletters

Gonczi, A.L., Watch, L., and Huntoon, J., 2019, Folding Computer Science Into Your Existing Science Curriculum: A presentation for K-12 Summit on Computer Science, October 25, 2019, Detroit, MI.

Hendrickson, D. and Goodrich, M., 2019, Sustainable Forest Management: Students Measure Growth Trends in the School Woods. Science Scope, 43(3), 84–94.

Kahler, D. and Keith, K., 2019, Managing Group Talk & Teamwork:  Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 1-2, 2019, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Kahler, D., Wyrwicz, M., Tubman, S., and Bryant-Kuiphoff, Y., 2019, Mi-STAR From a Teacher Perspective: Q&A with Veteran Mi-STAR Teachers: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 1-2, 2019, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Kowalski, J. and Matthys., T., 2019, Deconstructing CERs to Help Students Construct Explanations: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 1-2, 2019, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Matthys, T., Oppliger, D. and Goodrich, M., 2019, Why Engineering Belongs in Science Class or Teaching Kids to Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before: Michigan Science Teachers Association Newsletter, Fall 2019. Available online at https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/1291119_msta_fall_newsletter.pdf

Ratliff, J. and Watch, L., 2019, Helping Students Use Systems Thinking in the Classroom and Everyday Life:  Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 1-2, 2019, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Wyrwicz, M. and Geerer, C., 2019: It Can Be Done! Easy Tools to Empower Students to Steer Their Own Learning:  Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 1-2, 2019, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Wyrwicz, M., Tubman, S., and Bryant-Kuiphoff, Y., 2019, Mi-STAR Information Session:  Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 1-2, 2019, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

2018

Buller, J. and Gregg, J., 2018, A Mi-STAR Lesson: Patterns and Cause & Effect: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 2-3, 2018, Lansing, Michigan.

Gochis, E. and Coonan, M., 2018, Mi-STAR Professional Learning Session I: Introducing the Challenge: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 2-3, 2018, Lansing, Michigan.

Gochis, E. and Coonan, M., 2018, Mi-STAR Professional Learning Session II: Real World Science Investigations: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 2-3, 2018, Lansing, Michigan.

Gochis, E. and Coonan, M., 2018, Mi-STAR Professional Learning Session III: Addressing 21st Century Challenges: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 2-3, 2018, Lansing, Michigan.

Gonczi, A. L., Bergman, B. G., and Huntoon, J. E., 2018, Give Me That Cookie! Middle School Students’ Understanding of and Learning about Competition: 2018 NARST Annual International Conference, March 10-13, 2018, Atlanta, Georgia.

Goodrich, M., 2018, How to Introduce the Michigan Science Standards to Parents and Administrators: Michigan Science Teachers Association Newsletter, Winter 2018, Volume 70.1, pp. 7-8. Available online at http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/newsletter_pdfs/0230218_MSTA_WINTER_NEWSLETT.pdf

Hungwe, K., Gonczi, A. L., & Huntoon, J., 2018, Middle School Science Teachers’ Pre-conceptions of the Next Generation Science Standards – A Baseline Study: Poster presentation for the Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Conference, October 12-14, 2018, St. Louis, MO.

Huntoon, J., Ellis, J., Stockero, S., Hungwe, K., Gonczi, A., 2018, Michigan Middle School Master Teachers Fellowship Program (poster presentation): NSF Noyce Workshop, July 16, 2018, Washington, D.C.

Huntoon, J., Wojick, C., Kahler, D. and Geerer, C., 2018, Mi-STAR: A K-12 / Higher Education Collaboration: Michigan Department of Education School Improvement Conference (breakout ses presentation, November 19, 2018, Lansing, MI.

Matthys, A. and Tubman, S., 2018, A Mi-STAR Lesson: Comparing Engineering Solutions with a Decision Matrix: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 2-3, 2018, Lansing, Michigan.

Oppliger, D. and Tubman, S., 2018, Mi-STAR Up and Running in Your School: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 2-3, 2018, Lansing, Michigan.

Smith, W.J., 2018, A Place-Based Biodiversity Unit: Michigan Science Teachers Association Newsletter, Winter 2018, Volume 70.1, pp. 20-22. Available online at http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/newsletter_pdfs/0230218_MSTA_WINTER_NEWSLETT.pdf

Wyrwicz, M. and Ogiemwonyi, L., 2018, A Mi-STAR Lesson: Got a Problem? Yo, I’ll Solve It!: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 2-3, 2018, Lansing, Michigan.

2017

Bergman, B.G. and Burkett, E., Assessing Student Learning about Global Climate Change through Science and Engineering Practices: 2017 NARST Annual International Conference, April 22-27, 2017, San Antonio, Texas.

Bergman, B.G., Burkett, E., and Huntoon, J.E., 2017, The Effect of Teacher Pedagogical Beliefs on Student Learning of Climate Change Concepts and Scientific Practices: Ecological Society of America Conference, August 6-11, 2017, Portland, Oregon.

Bergman, B.G., Miller, A., and Huntoon, J.E., 2017, The Benefits and Challenges of Teacher Learning Through NGSS-aligned Curriculum Development: Association for Science Teacher Education Conference, January 12-14, 2017, Des Moines, Iowa.

Bergman, B.G., Tubman, S.C., Gochis, E., and Huntoon, J.E., A Progression and Bundling Model for Developing Integrated, Socially-relevant Science and Engineering Curricula Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, Grades 6-8: Poster presentation, NARST Annual International Conference, April 22-27, 2017, San Antonio, Texas.

Bergman, B.G., Tubman, S.C., and Huntoon, J.E., 2017, How Do Professional Development and Implementation of Reform‐based Curriculum Affect Teacher Attitudes and Confidence to Implement the Reform?: AERA Annual Meeting, April 27- May 1, 2017, San Antonio, Texas.

Bergman, B.G., Tubman, S.C., and Kahler, D., 2017, Tools for Scaffolding Argumentation to Engage Students and Build Understanding: National Science Teachers Association National Conference, March 30- April 2, 2017, Los Angeles, California.

Bujalski, D., McIntrye, B., and Matthys, A., 2017, Making Decisions Regarding Michigan’s Changing Ecosystems: A Mi-STAR Unit: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 23-25, 2017, Novi, Michigan.

Cliff, K. and Sutton, K., 2017, Modeling Energy Transformation Systems to Get Off the Grid: A Mi-STAR Unit: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 23-25, 2017, Novi, Michigan.

Davis, J.M, 2017, Field Notes: Solving the Purple Loosestrife Problem with Citizen Scientists: ASCD Express, Global Ready Students, Vol. 12, Issue 9, January 13, 2017. Available online at http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol12/1209-davis.aspx.

Geerer, C., 2017, Maybe We Can Get Along: A More Civil Society with Argumentation: Michigan Science Teachers Association Newsletter, Winter 2017, Volume 69.1, p. 24. Available online at http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/newsletter_pdfs/0270117_MSTA_WINTER_NEWSLETT.pdf.

Gonczi, A., Bergman, B.G., and Huntoon, J.E., 2017, How Middle School Students Conceptualize and Learn about Competition and Invasive Species: Ecological Society of America Conference, August 6-11, 2017, Portland, Oregon.

Gonczi, A., Bergman, B.G., and Huntoon, J.E., 2017, NGSS Aligned Problem-Based Instruction: Helping all Students Understand Ecology: 2017 NARST Annual International Conference, April 22-27, 2017, San Antonio, Texas.

Gonczi, A., Bergman, B.G., Huntoon, J.E., Allen, R., McIntyre, B., Turner, S., Davis, J.M., and Handler, R., 2017, Decision Matrices: Tools to Enhance Middle School Engineering Instruction: Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, January 25, 2017. Available online at http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00368121.2016.1264922.

Goodrich, M., 2017, Updated Mi-STAR Academy Included in Free NGSS Workshops for Michigan Science Teachers: Michigan Science Teachers Association Newsletter, Winter 2017, Volume 69.1, p. 21. Available online at http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/newsletter_pdfs/0270117_MSTA_WINTER_NEWSLETT.pdf

Grazul, K., Bergman, B.G., Galen, C., Bjogo-Thorne, K., and Gochis, E., 2017, Learning Activities and Tools for Teaching Global Climate Change through Student-Centered Explorations: Ecological Society of America Conference, August 6-11, 2017, Portland, Oregon.

Grazul, K., Kahler, D., Bluth, G., and Gochis, E., 2017, Asking Questions About Our Changing Climate: A Mi-STAR Unit: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 23-25, 2017, Novi, Michigan.

Handler, R., 2017, How I Learned to Engage Fourth-Graders with a Simple Anchoring Phenomenon: Michigan Science Teachers Association Newsletter, Summer 2017, Volume 69.3, p. 9-10. Available online at http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/newsletter_pdfs/1380817_MSTA_Summer_NEWSLETT.pdf.

Huntoon, J.E., Oppliger, D., Robeck E.C., Gochis, E.E., Tubman, S., Wojick, C.L., Mattox, S.R., 2017, Mi-STAR: Implementing the Framework and NGSS in Middle Schools in Michigan (invited presentation): 2017 Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America, Seattle, WA, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 49, No. 6, doi: 10.1130/abs/2017AM-303093.

Huntoon, J.E., Oppliger, D., Robeck, E., and Hoover, M., 2017, NGSS Curriculum Development: Lessons Learned from the Mi-STAR Program (Webinar): American Geosciences Institute and National Association of Geoscience Teachers, February 9, 2017. Available online at: http://nagt.org/nagt/profdev/workshops/ngss_summit/curriculum_development/index.html.

Kessler, C., Good, J., Tubman, S., and Lysne, C., 2017, Reducing Natural Hazard Risk: A Mi-STAR Unit: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 23-25, 2017, Novi, Michigan.

Matthys, A., Allen, R., Kahler, D.,Tubman, S., and Bergman, B., 2017, Learning About Ecosystem Management Through NGSS: Developing Solutions to Invasive Species Using Science and Engineering Practices: National Science Teachers Association National Conference, March 30- April 2, 2017, Los Angeles, California.

Matthys, A, Bergman, B.G., Galen, C., and Bjogo-Thorne, K., 2017, Strategies to Engage Middle and High School Students in Ecological Learning: Ecological Society of America Conference, August 6-11, 2017, Portland, Oregon.

Matthys, A., Bergman, B.G., Gonczi, A., Tubman, S., and Huntoon, J.E., 2017, Comparing Ecological Classroom Activities Reveals Characteristics of Hgh Quality Educational Outreach: Poster Presentation, Ecological Society of America Conference, August 6-11, 2017, Portland, Oregon.

Matthys, A., Swanson, J., and Gochis, E, 2017, Defining and Modeling Community Water Problems: A Mi-STAR Unit: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 23-25, 2017, Novi, Michigan.

Oppliger, D., Bergman, B.G., and McIntyre, B., 2017, Getting to Know the MSS-aligned Mi-STAR Curriculum for Middle Grades: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 23-25, 2017, Novi, Michigan.

Swanson, J., 2017, Mi-STAR Units Allow Middle School Students to Figure Out Science Concepts for Themselves: Michigan Science Teachers Association Newsletter, Spring 2017, Volume 69.2, p. 9-10. Available online at https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/msta-mich.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/newsletter_pdfs/1000517_MSTA_SPRING_NEWSLETT.pdf

Tubman, S., Allen, R., Kahler, D., Bergman, B.G., and Matthys, T., 2017, Keepin’ It Real: How to Plan Three-Dimensional Lessons That Hook Students on Real Problems: National Science Teachers Association National Conference, March 30- April 2, 2017, Los Angeles, California.

Turner, S., Stinson, R., and Houston, W., 2017, Natural Resources, Thermal Energy, and the Life of the Stuff We Make: A Mi-STAR Unit: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 23-25, 2017, Novi, Michigan.

2016

Bergman, B.G., Babb, J., Tubman, S., Huntoon, J.E., 2016, Lessons in Designing Public School Curriculum that Promotes Stewardship across Demographics: North American Association of Environmental Education Annual Conference, October 18-22, Madison, Wisconsin.

Bergman, B.G., Gochis, E., Huntoon, J.E., Wojick, C., Tubman, S., Baltenspberger, B., and Oppliger, D., 2016, Mi-STAR Themes in the Development of NGSS Integrated Science Curriculum: Poster presentation, Create for STEM Mini-Conference. February 26, 2016, Lansing, Michigan.

Bergman, B.G. and Huntoon, J.E., 2016, Leveraging Educational Policy to Inspire Students as Engaged Citizens: Opportunities and Lessons Learned: 2016 Imagining America Conference. October 6-8, 2016, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bergman, B.G. and Huntoon., J.E., 2016, Sustaining Student Interest in Science: Are the Practices Enough?: Journal of the Michigan Science Teachers Association, 61: 20-27.

Bergman, B.G., Huntoon, J.E., Tubman, S.C., Gochis, E., Lark, A.,Bowman, L., Wojick, C.L., and Oppliger, D, 2016, A Practical Tool for Motivating Students to Design Solutions to Real-World Challenges at the Intersection of Science and Society: National Science Teachers Association Ohio Area Conference, December 1-3, 2016, Columbus, Ohio.

Bergman, B.G., Tubman, S.C., Gochis, E. , Huntoon, J.E., 2016, A Progression and Bundling Model for Developing Integrated, Socially-relevant Science and Engineering Curricula Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, Grades 6-8: Journal of the Michigan Science Teachers Association, Fall 2016, Vol. 61.2, pp. 13-38. Available online at http://www.msta-mich.org/?page=Journal.

Bergman, B.G., Tubman, S.C., Huntoon, J.E., Wojick, C., 2016, Issues and Opportunities for Inquiry-based Ecological Education: Ecological Society of America Conference, August 7-12, 2016, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Derishmer, R.C., Peek-Brown, D., Bergman, B.G., Brown, S.I. and Conn, J., 2016, Examples of How Higher Education is Supporting Teachers with NGSS: Panel discussion, Michigan Science Teachers Association 63rd Annual Conference, March 3-5, 2016, Lansing, Michigan.

Donovan, J., 2016, New Science for Researchers of Tomorrow: Michigan Technological University Research Magazine, 2016, p. 8-10. Available online at http://www.mtu.edu/magazine/research/2016/stories/mi-star/.

Donovan, J., 2016, New Way to Explore: Science Education Gets a Makeover: Tech Century, V.21/N.4, Winter 2016-17, pp. 30-31. Available online at https://issuu.com/techcentury/docs/tcv21n4.

Gochis, E., Windiate, G., Turner, S., and Bowman, L., 2016, What’s in Your Walls? Teaching Sustainability through NGSS: Michigan Science Teachers Association 63rd Annual Conference, March 3-5, 2016, Lansing, Michigan.

Huntoon, J.E., Bergman, B.G., Gochis, E., Tubman, S., Robeck, E., and Hoover, M, 2016, Mi-STAR Teacher Professional Development to Support Implementation of NGSS-aligned Three-dimensional Curriculum and Assessments: Geological Society of America Conference. September 25-28, 2016, Denver, Colorado.

Huntoon, J.E., Oppliger, D., Bergman, B.G., Wojick, C., and McIntyre, B., 2016, Michigan Science Teaching and Assessment Reform: Dow STEM Summit, May 11, 2016, Saginaw, Michigan.

Kahler, D. and Grazul, K., 2016, Piloting a Mi-STAR Unit on Climate Change with Eighth Graders: Michigan Science Teachers Association Newsletter, Fall 2016, Vol. 68.4, pp. 10-11. Available online at https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/msta-mich.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/newsletter_pdfs/2016_msta_fall_newsletter_fi.pdf.

KPS Teachers Working to Revamp Middle-School Science Education: Excelsior, Kalamazoo Public Schools, December 2016, Vol.19, Issue 11, p. 6. Available online at http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/Home/TabId/56/ArtMID/1033/ArticleID/28/Teachers-Helping-Revamp-Science-Plan.aspx.

Lark, A., Bergman, B.G., and Huntoon, J.E., 2016. Curriculum Development as Professional Development: Creating Teacher Leaders Through the Mi-STAR Initiative: Michigan Science Teachers Association Newsletter, Winter 2016, p. 27-28. Available online at http://www.msta-mich.org/?page=Newsletters.

M-STEP 2018 Science Grades 5, 8, and 11 Annotated Sample Items: Michigan Department of Education. Available online at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/2018_M-STEP_Annotated_Sample_Items_test_614886_7.pdf.

Mi-STAR Teacher Honored for Teaching Excellence, 2017, Michigan Science Teachers Association Newsletter, Winter 2017, Volume 69.1, p. 20. Available online at http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/newsletter_pdfs/0270117_MSTA_WINTER_NEWSLETT.pdf.

Oppliger, D., 2016, Update on Mi-STAR Curriculum Development, Pilot Testing and Field Testing: Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD Science Leaders Meeting, October 19, 2016.

Oppliger, D., 2016, Update on Mi-STAR Curriculum Development, Pilot Testing and Field Testing: Genesee ISD Science Leaders Meeting, October 24, 2016.

Oppliger, D., 2016, Update on Mi-STAR Curriculum Development, Pilot Testing and Field Testing: Macomb County ISD Teacher Leader Meeting, September 11, 2016.

Oppliger, S., 2016, Update on Mi-STAR Curriculum Development, Pilot Testing and Field Testing: Mi SCI Professional Learning Community, Macomb County ISD, October 13, 2016.

Oppliger, S. and Oppliger, D, 2016, Update on Mi-STAR Curriculum Development, Pilot Testing and Field Testing: Delta School ISD, September 19, 2016.

Oppliger, S. and Oppliger, D, 2016, Update on Mi-STAR Curriculum Development, Pilot Testing and Field Testing: Michigan Math and Science Center Network Quarterly Meeting, Alpena, MI, September 22, 2016.

Tubman, S.C., Bergman, B.G., Huntoon, J.E., 2016, Learning Ecosystem Management with NGSS: Developing Solutions to Invasive Species Using Science and Engineering Practices: National Science Teachers Association Ohio Area Conference. December 1-3, 2016, Columbus, Ohio.

Tubman, S.C., Bergman, B.G, Huntoon, J.E., 2016, To What Extent Should Students Learn Science Content Through Engaging in the Practice of Doing Science? Teacher Beliefs and NGSS Attitudes vs. Reported Classroom Practice: Journal of the Michigan Science Teachers Association, Fall 2016, Vol. 61.2, pp. 15-22.

Tubman, S., Grivins, J., Bergman, B., and Kahler, D., 2016, Three-Dimensional Learning in Your Classroom: Applying NGSS through Michigan Themes: Michigan Science Teachers Association 63rd Annual Conference, March 3-5, 2016, Lansing, Michigan.

Tubman, S., McIntyre, B., Allen, R., and Matthys, T., 2016, Stability and Change in Michigan Ecosystems: An Example Mi-STAR Unit, Michigan Science Teachers Association 63rd Annual Conference, March 3-5, 2016, Lansing, Michigan.

Tubman, S., Matthys, A., Bergman, B.G., Davis, J., Martin Davis, J., Huntoon, J.E, and Wojick, C., 2016, The Importance of Engaging Ecology Students in First-hand Classroom Experiences with NGSS. Poster presentation: Ecological Society of America Conference, August 7-12, 2016, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Windiate, G., Bowman, L. and Bergman, B.G., 2016, Insulation Inspiration: Michigan Science Teachers Association 2016 Summer Newsletter, p. 14-15. Available online at: http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.msta-mich.org/resource/resmgr/newsletter_pdfs/1570816_MSTA_SUMMER_NEWSLETT.pdf.

2015

Bergman, B.G., Huntoon, J.E., Wojick, C., Baltensperger, B., and Lark, A., 2015, Empowering Teachers to Facilitate Multidisciplinary Learning: Learning Forward Conference. December 5-9, 2015, National Harbor, Maryland.

Bergman, B.G., Huntoon, J.E., Wojick, C., Baltensperger, B., and Lark, A., 2015, Mechanisms for Researching Formative Assessment of Science Practices North American Association of Environmental Education Research Symposium, October 14-15, 2015, San Diego, California.

Bergman, B.G., Huntoon, J.E., Wojick, C., Baltensperger, B., and Lark, A., 2015, Reconsidering the scale and scope of Environmental Education through NGSS: North American Association of Environmental Education Conference, October 15-18, 2015, San Diego, California.

Bergman, B.G., Huntoon, J.E., Wojick, C., Baltensperger, B., and Lark, A., 2015, Scaling up Education for Earth Stewardship: The 100th Anniversary Ecological Society of America Conference. COS 121-7. Available online at: http://eco.confex.com/eco/2015/webprogram/Paper56434.html

Bergman, B.G. and Kahler, D. 2015. Envisioning Assessment Under the New Michigan Science Standards: Michigan Science Teachers Association 2015 Fall Newsletter. Available online at: https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/msta-mich.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/Newsletter_PDFs/2291015_MSTA_FALL_NEWSLETTER.pdf

Bergman, B.G., Lark, A., Huntoon, J.E., Wojick, C., Baltensperger, B., and Tubman, S., 2015, Lessons in Collaborative Development of NGSS-supported Integrated Science Curricula for Michigan Through the Mi-STAR Initiative: Reno Regional National Science Teachers Association Conference, October 22–24, 2015, Reno, Nevada.

Bergman, B.G., Lark, A., Huntoon, J.E., Wojick, C., Baltensperger, B., Tubman, S., Gochis, E., Davis, J., Jackson, M., and Guth, A., 2015, NGSS-focused Integrated Science Education in Michigan Middle Schools: The Mi-STAR Initiative: Kansas City Regional National Science Teachers Association Conference, December 3-5, 2015, Kansas City, Missouri.

Gochis, E., Davis, J., Miller, A., and Tubman, S., 2015, Integrated Middle School STEM Curriculum Addressing the Three Dimensions of NGSS: Michigan Science Teacher Association Annual Conference, February 26-28, 2015. Available online at: http://mi-star-blog.it.mtu.edu/wp-content/Publications%20and%20Presentations/MSTA-MiSTAR-Presentation.pdf.

Gochis, E., and Huntoon, J., 2015, Mi-STAR: Designing Integrated Science Curriculum to Address the Next Generation Science Standards and Their Foundations: American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting, Available online at: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm15/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/85615.

Gochis, E., Huntoon, J.E., and Guth, A.L. (Eds.), 2015, Mi-STAR Committee on Theme Development: Mi-STAR Curricular Themes. 3 pp. Available online at: http://mi-star-blog.it.mtu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mi-STAR-Curricular-Themes.pdf.

Gochis, E., Huntoon, J., Wojick, C.L., Baltensperger, B., Bergman, B., Tubman, S., Savonen, B., Davis, J., and Jackson, M., 2015, Mi-STAR Themes Demonstrate Geoscience’s Role in the Development of NGSS Integrated Science Curriculum: Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Paper 33-8. Available online at: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2015AM/webprogram/Paper264286.html.

Gochis, E., Tubman, S., Bowman, L., Mattox, S., Oppliger, D., and Handler, R., 2015, Conserving Our Nonrenewable Resources: Developing a Theme-Based, NGSS-Aligned Integrated Science Unit Using the Mi-STAR Method: Geophysical Information for Teachers (GIFT) Workshop, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, December 14-15, 2015, San Francisco, California.

Guth, A., Savonen, B., Tyrrell, J., Huntoon, J., Gochis, E., and Robeck, E., 2015, Identifying Student Conception to Enhance Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Aligned Curricula: Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Paper 58-7. Available online at https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2015AM/webprogram/Paper266122.html.

Huntoon, J.E., Gochis, E., Bergman, B., Tubman, S., Savonen, B., Guth, A., Davis, J., and Jackson, M., 2015, Mi-STAR: University and K-12 Educators Partner to Improve Science Education in Michigan: Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Paper 58-6. Available online at: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2015AM/webprogram/Paper264847.html.

Huntoon, J.E., and Grivins, J., 2015, Mi-STAR: A Partnership for Progress: Michigan Science Teachers Association 2015 Summer Newsletter, p. 19-20. Available online at: http://www.msta-mich.org/?page=Newsletters.

Mattox, S., Huntoon, J., Gochis, E., Guth, A., Savonen, B., Tubman, S., Robeck, E., Bergman, B., Grivins, J., and Sobolak, C., 2015, The Mi-STAR Model: Integration of Profession and Curriculum Development to Address NGSS at the Middle School Level: Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Paper 58-8. Available online at https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2015AM/webprogram/Paper260550.html.

Oppliger, S., 2015, Integrated Middle School STEM Curriculum Addressing the Three Dimensions of NGSS: Presentation to the Michigan Science and Math Center Network, September 23, 2015, Traverse City, Michigan.

Tubman, S., Bowman, L.J., Grazul, K., Rizley, K., Guth, A.L., Gochis, E.E., Huntoon, J.E., and Mattox, S.R., 2015, Learning the Three Dimensions of NGSS Through Earth Science Applications: Three Examples from the Mi-STAR Curriculum: Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Paper 58-9. Available online at: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2015AM/webprogram/Paper269482.html.

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