Mi-STAR Publications and Presentations
2026
Allen, R. and McIntyre, B., 2026, Increasing Student Motivation with Authentic Assessment, Mi-STAR Learning Series, January 29, 2026. Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.Allen, R., Renfro, J., and Geerer, C., 2026, Increasing Student Motivation with Authentic Assessment, Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference, March 6-7, 2026, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Belicki, N., VandePanne, J., and Geerer, C. 2026, Mi-STAR and Modeling Instruction: A Great Team, Mi-STAR Learning Series, April 22, 2026. Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Geerer, C, 2026, Differentiation Strategies with CERs, Mi-STAR Learning Series, August 31, 2026. Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Geerer, C, 2026, Accommodations, Differentiation, and Literacy in Your Mi-STAR Unit, Mi-STAR Learning Series, September 17, 2026. Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Geerer, C., accepted presentation, Cracking the CER Code: How an OER Lesson Can Help Your Students Construct Explanations and Argue from Evidence, National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 4-7, 2026, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Geerer, C., accepted presentation, Literacy Strategies: Supporting All Students in Sensemaking with OER Science Texts and Reading Guides, National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 4-7, 2026, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Geerer, C., Boekestein, E., and Watch, L., 2026, New and Useful Mi-STAR Resources for 2026-2027, Mi-STAR Learning Series, May 19, 2026. Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
McIntyre, B., accepted presentation, Teach Your Students to Take 3D Tests, National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 4-7, 2026, Indianapolis, Indiana.
McIntyre, B., accepted presentation, 3D Assessments and Standards Based Grading: Making it Work in Your Classroom, National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 4-7, 2026, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Matthys, T., accepted presentation, What’s the Story? An Anchored Science 5E Lesson to Help Students Make Sense of Graphs ,National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 4-7, 2026, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Matthys, T. and Bielicki, N, 2026, The Model Dilemma: Our Classroom Language Needs More Precision: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Summer 2026, pp. 21-23. Available online at https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication.
Matthys, T., Geerer, C, and Watch, L., 2026, Turning Observations into Explanations: A Better Way to CER: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Spring 2026, pp. 33-16. Available online at https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication.
Matthys, T. and Segula, E, 2026, Evidence or Just a Fact? Helping Students Navigate Nuances of CER : Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Winter 2026, pp. 8-9. Available online at https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication.
Pera, J., Semones, M., Geerer, C., Matthys, T., and Watch, L., 2026, Mi-STAR Share-A-Thon, Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference, March 6-7, 2026, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Renfro, J. and Allen, R., accepted presentation, Increasing Student Motivation: How to Use the SEPs as a Foundation to Track 3D Student Growth with Standards Based Grading, National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 4-7, 2026, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Tubman, S. and Matthys, T., 2026, Making the CCCs Visible in Your Classroom, Mi-STAR Learning Series, February 11, 2026. Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Watch, L., Geerer, C., and Pera, J., 2026, Real Life Engineering Tools: Help Your Students Select the Best Solution for Your Problem-Based or Place-Based Unit, Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference, March 6-7, 2026, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Wagenmaker, J. and VandePanne, J., accepted presentation, Superheroes of Education: Teacher Leaders as Mentors, Advocates and Change Makers, National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 4-7, 2026, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Witt-Thomas, C., Hohler, T., and Sinclair, M., 2026, KAMSC Research: Implementing Authentic Inquiry Across the Physical Sciences, Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference, March 6-7, 2026, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
2025
Geerer, C., 2025, Cracking the CER Code: How a Mi-STAR Lesson Can Help Your Students Construct Explanations and Argue from Evidence with Confidence, National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 12-15, 2025, Minneapolis, Minnesota.Geerer, C. 2025, Get Ready! Mi-STAR Resources to Start Your School Year, Mi-STAR Learning Series, August 19 2025, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Geerer, C., 2025, Literacy Strategies: Supporting All Students in Sensemaking with Science Text, National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 12-15, 2025, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Geerer, C. 2025, Pacing, Scope & Sequence: Set Realistic Expectations and Make Good Choices, Mi-STAR Learning Series, January 29, 2025, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Geerer, C., 2025, Phenomenon Fatigue: Why is this unit taking so long?, Mi-STAR Learning Series, October 23, 2025, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Geerer, C, 2025, Supporting Your Students in Using CERs, Mi-STAR Learning Series, February 13, 2025, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Geerer, C. and McIntyre, B., 2025, Mi-STAR and Science for All: Opportunities for Differentiation in Your Middle School Classroom: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 7-8, 2025, Lansing, Michigan.
Geerer, C. and McIntyre, B., 2025, Mi-STAR and Science for All: Opportunities for Differentiation in Your Middle School Classroom: National Science Teaching Conference, March 26-29, 2025, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Geerer, C., Matthy, A., and Watch, L., 2025, NSTA Recap: Highlights of our Best Stuff, Mi-STAR Learning Series, November 18, 2025, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Gonzci, A., and Tubman, S., 2025 (In Review), From Participation to Leading: Empowering STEM Reform Through a Cohort-Based Model of Teacher Leadership Development, School Leadership & Management.
Jarvie-Eggart, M., Tubman, S., Bowman, L., Semones, M., Lubig, J., Edge, C., Williams, C., and Huntoon, J., 2025, WIP: Partnering to Prepare STEM Master Teachers for Michigan’s Middle Schools - A National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, accepted paper for the American Society for Engineering Education annual conference, NSF grantees poster session, June 22-25, 2025, Montreal, Canada.
McIntyre, B. and Geerer, C., 2025, Mi-STAR's Three-Dimensional Assessment and Standards Based Grading: It just makes sense!: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 7-8, 2025, Lansing, Michigan.
McIntyre, B. and Geerer, C., 2025, Mi-STAR's Three-Dimensional Assessment and Standards Based Grading: It just makes sense!: National Science Teaching Conference, March 26-29, 2025, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
McIntyre, B. and Tubman, S., 2025, What’s the Best Way to Fix It? Engineering practices students can use to evaluate solutions for real-world environmental problems, National Science Teaching Association Conference, March 26-29, 2025, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Matthys, A., 2025, Mi-STAR and M-STEP Scores: What do the data say?: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 7-8, 2025, Lansing, Michigan.
Matthys, A., 2025, Mi-STAR Resources to Hone Any Students’ Science Skills: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Winter 2025, pp. 18-19. Available online at https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication.
Matthys, A., 2025, What’s the Story? An Anchored Science 5E Lesson to Help Students Make Sense of Graphs, National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 12-15, 2025, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Matthys, A., 2025, What's the Story? Help students make sense of graphs: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, March 7-8, 2025, Lansing, Michigan.
Matthys, T., and Pera, J., 2025, Channeling Students' Motivation Into Exploring Relevant STEM Careers: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Fall 2025, pp. 8-10. Available online at https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication.
Matthys, T and Tubman, S., 2025, Tips from Mi-STAR for Making Learning More Accessible for All Students: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Spring 2025, pp. 26-27. Available online at https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication.
Matthys, T., VandePanne, J., and Tubman, S., 2025, From Graph Novices to Experts: A Metacognitive Strategy to Help Students Develop Graph Literacy, Science Scope, 48(6), 43–49, https://doi.org/10.1080/08872376.2025.2565572.
Matthys, T., VandePanne, J., and Tubman, S., 2025, What's the Story? Helping Students Make Sense of Graphs, Mi-STAR Learning Series, April 9, 2025 and September 24, 2025, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Tubman, S., McIntyre, B., and Geerer, C., 2025, Cracking the CER Code: How a Mi-STAR Lesson Can Help Your Students Construct Explanations and Argue from Evidence with Confidence, National Science Teaching Association Conference, March 26-29, 2025, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Tubman, S., Matthys, A., VandePanne, J., and Geerer, C., 2025, What’s the Story? Help students make sense of graphs, Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference, March 7-8, 2025, Lansing, Michigan.
Watch, L,, Geerer, C. and McIntyre, B., 2025, Mi-STAR's Revised Units: What's in them for you?, Mi-STAR Learning Series, May 14 2025, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Watch, L., and Matthys, T., 2025, Real Life Engineering Tools: Help Your Students Select the Best Solution for Your Problem-Based or Place-Based Unit, National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 12-15, 2025, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
2024
Geerer, C., 2024, Cracking the CER Code: How a Mi-STAR Lesson Can Help Your Students Construct Explanations:: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, February 29-1, 2024, Lansing, Michigan.Geerer, C. 2024, Pace Yourself: How to be Efficient and Realistic in Planning Your Mi-STAR Lessons, Mi-STAR Learning Series, February 15, 2024, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Geerer, C. and McIntyre, B., 2024, NSTA Highlights: CERs, Differentiation, and SBG with 3D Assessment, Mi-STAR Learning Series, November 11, 2024, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Geerer, C., McIntryre, B., Matthys, A., and Segula, E., 2024, Mi-STAR and M-STEP Scores: What do the data say?, Mi-STAR Learning Series, September 24 2024, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Geerer, C., McIntyre, B., and Tubman, S., 2024, What’s New for the 2024-2025 School Year, Mi-STAR Learning Series, August 28, 2024, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Hohler, T., 2024, Do Meteorologists Study Meteors? STEM Career Resources for Teachers: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, February 29-1, 2024, Lansing, Michigan.
Hungwe, K., Williams, C., Stockero, S., and Semones, M., 2024, The Development of Science Teachers’ Conceptions of Leadership, Poster presentation for the Noyce Summit, July 15-17, 2024, Washington, D.C.
Knack, K, 2024, Accommodation Strategies for English Learners, Mi-STAR Learning Series, October 15, 2024, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Knack, K., 2024, Differentiating for ELL in the Science Classroom: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, February 29-1, 2024, Lansing, Michigan.
Knack, K., 2024, Multilingual Differentiation in the Science Classroom – Great for New Teachers in Any Subject!, Noyce Summit, July 15-17, 2024, Washington, D.C.
McIntyre, B., Allen, R., and Watch, L, 2024, 3D Assessment: A more authentic approach, Mi-STAR Learning Series, March 20, 2024, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
McIntryre, B. and Geerer, C., 2024, Mi-STAR Strategies to Make 3D Assessments Work for You: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, February 29-1, 2024, Lansing, Michigan.
McIntryre, B., Tubman, S., and Geerer, C., 2024, New and Upcoming: What does Mi-STAR have in store for '24-'25?, Mi-STAR Learning Series, May 2, 2024, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Matthys, T., 2025, Help Students Reason Like A Scientist: A Mi-STAR Tool to Support Student Reasoning in CER: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, February 29-1, 2024, Lansing, Michigan.
Matthys, T. and Geerer, C, 2024, Help Students Reason Like A Scientist: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Spring 2024, pp. 18-19. Available online at https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication.
Matthys, T. and Geerer, C, 2024, Science is a Slow (Thinking) Process: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Winter 2024, pp. 26-27. Available online at https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication.
Matthys, T. and Tubman, S., 2024, Tools and Trainings for Savvy Science Educators: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Fall 2024, pp. 25-26. Available online at https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication.
Palosaari, C., Pera, J., and Geerer, C., 2024, What's Happening in Your Backyard? Place-Based Learning and a Solar Eclipse!, Mi-STAR Learning Series, March 5, 2024, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Tubman, S., Geerer, C., and Hohler, T., 2024, The Eclipse is Coming! : Mi-STAR Resources to Engage All Students in NGSS-Aligned Eclipse Science: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, February 29-1, 2024, Lansing, Michigan.
Tubman, S., Geerer, C., and Watch, L. 2024, Mi-STAR Scope and Sequence Guidance: Which Units Should We Teach?, Mi-STAR Learning Series, January 16, 2024, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
VandePanne, J. and Wagenmaker, J. 2024, Science Teacher Superheroes- Teacher Leaders Facilitating Improvement, National Science Teaching Association Conference, March 20-23, 2024, Denver, Colorado.
2023
Frailey, K., Boekestein, E., Smrecak, T., Scapini, A., and Hamilton, M., 2023, Connecting with Michigan Science Resources, Mi-STAR Learning Series, November 8, 2023, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.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 Teaching 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 Teaching Association Annual Conference, March 22-25, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia.
Geerer, C., 2023, Phenomenon Fatigue: Why is this unit so long? Mi-STAR Learning Series, September 20 2023, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
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., Hurley, L., and Hall, L. ,2023, Two New Mi-STAR Off-the-Shelf Lessons: Intro to Communicating with Models and Intro to System Modeling, Mi-STAR Learning Series, May 10, 2023, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.d
Geerer, C. and Keith, K., 2023, Productive Talk: Mi-STAR Build Your Toolkit Series, January 19, 2023.
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 Teaching Association Annual Conference, March 22-25, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia.
Geerer, C. and VandePanne, J., 2023, Literacy Strategies: Supporting All Students in Sensemaking with Text in Anchored Science by Mi-STAR Units: National Science Teaching Association Annual Conference, October 25-28, 2023, Kansas City, MO.
Geerer, C. and VandePanne, J., 2023, Cracking the CER Code: How a Mi-STAR Lesson Can Help Your Students Construct Explanations and Argue from Evidence with Confidence: National Science Teaching Association Annual Conference, October 25-28, 2023, Kansas City, MO.
Geerer, C., Watch, L., and Tubman, S., 2023, What's New for Mi-STAR in 2023-24, August 21, 2023, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
Gonczi, A. and Tubman, S., 2023, A Framework to Promote Effective Teacher-Led PLCs: Workshop for the Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Conference, October 20-22, 2023, St. Louis, MO.
Gonczi, A. and Tubman, S., 2023, Equitable Science Instruction - Teachers Beliefs and Actions: Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Conference, October 20-22, 2023, St. Louis, MO.
Hall, L., 2023, When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Music!: Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Conference, October 20-22, 2023, St. Louis, MO.
Hall, L., Hurley, L., and Watch, L., 2023, Mi-STAR Learning Series: Two New Mi-STAR Off-the-Shelf Lessons: Intro to Communicating with Models and Intro to System Modeling, May 10, 2023, Recording and other resources available at https://mi-star.mtu.edu/professional-learning/events-and-trainings-for-educators/.
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.
Heredia, S., Phillips, M., Cook-Endres, T., Duarte, C., Whitworth, B., Schwendemann, M., Gonczi, A., Ruelas, L., and Campbell, T., 2023, Symposium on Science Teacher Leadership from Research and Practice Perspectives: National Association for Research in Science Teaching International Conference, April 18-21, 2023, Chicago, IL.
Hohler, T., 2023, Do Meteorologists Study Meteors? STEM Career Resources for Teachers: Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Conference, October 20-22, 2023, St. Louis, MO.
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.
Huntoon, J., Tubman, S., and Semones, M., 2023, From Teacher to Teacher Leader: Michigan Science Teachers Association Fall Newsletter, p. 5-7. https://www.msta-mich.org/resources/Documents/LINKS/2023%20MSTA%20Links%20-%20Fall%20-%2011.10.23.pdf
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., 2023, Student Voice in STEM Using Cogens: Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Conference, October 20-22, 2023, St. Louis, MO.
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.
Knack, K., 2023, ELL in the Science Classroom - Examples on Adapting for a Range of Ability: Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Conference, October 20-22, 2023, St. Louis, MO.
Knack, K., 2023, Integrating ELL Strategies into the Mi-STAR Classroom: Science on the Grand, July 10-11, 2023, Grand Rapids, MI.
Knack, K., Mohammed, K., Doorlag, M., and Chappell, T., 2023, Integrating ELL Strategies into the Mi-STAR Classroom: Poster presentation for the Noyce Summit, June 26-28, 2023, Washington, DC.
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.
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.
Matthys, A., Tubman, S., and Geerer, C, 2023, CER with a Twist: Support Student Reasoning by Tweaking Classic Scaffold: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Winter 2023, pp. 5-7. Available online at https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication.
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.
VandePanne, J., 2023, Teacher Leader Model Standards for Teacher Leadership: Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Conference, October 20-22, 2023, St. Louis, MO.
Wagenmaker, J. and VandePanne, J., 2023, Teacher Leader: Standards to Live By: National Science Teaching Association Annual Conference, October 25-28, 2023, New Orleans, LA.
Wagenmaker, J. and VandePanne, J., 2023, Teacher Leader Model Standards for Teacher Leadership: Noyce Summit, June 26-28, 2023, Washington, DC.
Wagenmaker, J. and VandePanne, J., 2023, Science Teacher Superheroes- Standards to Live By, National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 6-9, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Wagenmaker, J. and VandePanne, J., 2023, Science Teacher Superheroes- Teacher Leaders Fostering a Collaborative Culture, National Science Teaching Association Conference, November 6-9, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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/.
Gonczi, A., Hall, L., Huntoon, J. E., 2022, Is Problem Based Learning Really For All Students? Journal of Teacher Action Research, Vol. 9 No. 2.
Gonczi, A., Palosaari, C., Mayer, A., & Urban, N. (2022). From User to Creator. The Science Teacher, 89(3), 32-37.
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 Danhoff, B., 2022, “There is More to NASA Than Rocket Science: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Fall 2022, pp. 18-19. Available online at https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication.
Matthys, T. and Goodrich, M., 2022, Innovations from Mi-STAR for Your Classroom: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Spring 2022, pp. 10-11. 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/.
Matthys, T. and Goodrich, M., 2021, Explore Energy With Your Students Using a Fidget Spinner Generator: Michigan Science Teachers Association Links Spring 2021, pp. 21-22. Available online at https://www.msta-mich.org/LINKS-Publication.
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, T. 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 Reformâ€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., Hoover, M., 2017, NGSS Curriculum Development: Lessons Learned from the Mi-STAR Program (Webinar): The National Association of Geoscience Teachers, February 9, 2017.
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.
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