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Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 MSTA Newsletter

Mississippi Science Teachers Association 2018 年 1 月 9 日 Table of Contents Presidential Posts------1 Seeking Presenters------1 2009 MSTA Conference Information------2 Natives.” Classrooms are using “Skype” to From President-Elect------2 MDE Science News------2-3 visually interact with students from around the Aleta’s Book Reports------3-4 world. More and more syllabi, textbooks are being Scholarship and Grant Opportunity------4 downloaded to I-phones and I-pods. I could go on Remembering 2008 MSTA Award Winners------5-6 From Carrie Bell------6 and on about technology in the classroom. My FLEXE Workshop------6-7 question to each of us as teachers; Are we ready Space explorers to Host a Chat------7 for this “New World” are we prepared? I know Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Activities- 7-8 Lectures from Leading Universities------8 46th Annual Teacher Conservation Workshop------8-9 ChemCom Summer Workshop For Chemistry------10 SEEKING PRESENTERS FOR Investigate the Web------10-11 THE 2009 MSTA CONFERENCE Bioinformatics for High School and College ------12 Freezing Point Depression of Ice Cream------12 New this year!! All presenter proposals Membership renewal form------13 for the 2009 conference will be Letter to Exhibitors------13 2009 Exhibit Registration Form------14 submitted on line! MSTA Conference Advance Registration Form-----15 MSTA Board Members------16 The electronic form can be found on the MSTA webpage, www.ms- Presidential Posts: Spring is finally here and scienceteachers.org. now we are all wondering, I only have how much Help make our conference successful time till the end of the semester. I guess that is by sharing what works for you and your way life goes. As teachers we must always be students with others! aware to use our time wisely to promote learning to the fullest without students in our classroom Questions, contact Ken Wester, learning environment. Over the past couple of [email protected] or 662-425-4585. months I have been fortunate enough to attend Deadline September 25, 2009 two very educationally enlightening conferences. The first was “Creating Futures through our students are and education is more and Technology.” This conference focused on how we demanding it of us, especially in the sciences. as teachers can use the explosive amounts of My second conference I attended was the National technology at our fingertips to enhance our Science Teachers Annual Meeting in New Orleans. classrooms all the while maintaining and meeting If you ever have the privilege of attending one, all required state and national standards. Teachers I can say is WOW! With over 14,000 attendees, and school are now using My Space to there was more to see and do than one person communicate with our students, termed “Digital could ever hope to accomplish. Guest speakers

1 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 included the first lady of Louisiana, a chemical watchers engineer spoke, and ethanobotanist and the US From President-Elect: Wow! Can you believe Secretary of Education as well as book signing by many textbook and book authors. No matter who that another year is coming to an end! I hope you spoke, the message was the same we must have had a great year and that your students will do embrace technology and all resources to improve well on the state exams. science in the classroom, not only to meet safe There are exciting things going on with the training and federal standards, but we must look to of preservice teachers. The Institution of Higher international science standards as Learning is requiring the each school of education well...Remember that we are in a global economy from each university submit a redesign plan. Each and to compete our students must also be prepared school of education must take a hard look at their on a global scale. One of my personal highlights was to lead a field trip to witness first hand a program and find areas to strengthen the program group of middle school students lead by their and to strengthen the connection with the K-12 science teacher Barry Guillott. Mr. Guillott has schools. We hope that this will improve the created a group called “Wetland Watchers.” This training of our preservice teachers. partnership is driven by the students where real I am also looking forward to representing hands-on science occurs every day in the Mississippi (along with our MSTA President) at classroom. It was truly remarkable to witness the NSTA’s National Congress on Science Education young students, explaining about the wetlands as in July. I am sure I will have some exciting things well as the animals and plants inhabiting this to report when that is over. ecosystem. My attempt to explain what this dedicated science teacher has accomplished, is Your MSTA board members are hard at work indescribable, so I suggest that you go to their preparing for the MSTA conference in October and we need your help. The quality of the conference 2009 MSTA Conference depends on you to present sessions. We know you Information have some great ideas and we would love for you 2009 MSTA Conference to share these ideas. The proposal forms will soon The 2009Information Conference will be be on the MSTA website, http://www.ms- held at the Jackson Marriott The 2009 Conference will be scienceteachers.org. Please consider presenting. It October 25-27, 2009. The room held at the Jackson Marriott will be greatly appreciated. rate is $115/night and the “cut- October 25-27, 2009. The room off date” for reservations is We are also still accepting nominations for MSTA rate is $115/night and the “cut- awards. I am sure you know an educator who is September 25, 2009. Marriott off date” for reservations is outstanding and needs to be recognized for his/her reservations can be made at 1- September 25, 2009. Marriott achievements. You can find the nomination forms 601-969-5100 or 1-800-256- reservations can be made at 1- on MSTA website. The deadline is May 4. 0104. Parking for hotel guest 601-969-5100 or 1-800-256- I hope your year ends on a positive note and will be complementary and for 0104. Parking for hotel guest remember that it is through your participation that meeting participants parking will be complementary and for the MSTA best takes on its mission and goals. I will be $4.00 per day with guest meeting participants parking hope to see you in Jackson at the MSTA to pay. will be $4.00 per day with guest Conference in October. Advanced registration MUST be to pay. Beth Dunigan, President-Elect postmarked on Monday, Advanced registration MUST be October 5, 2009. MDE Science News: Many teachers have been postmarked on Monday, piloting the 2010 Mississippi Science Framework. October 5, 2009. While there have been a few reported issues, most of the comments have been very positive. The most recurring questions involve the release of web site http://www.edutopia.org/wetland- additional supportive documents. The intent is to

2 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 have all documents in place by the beginning of Aleta's Book Report school year 2010-2011. The following is a In Defense of Food, by Michael Pollan summary of the information available at this time: Pollan makes several statements in this The Office of Student Assessment (OSA) is book which should hit us all pretty hard. finalizing Performance Level Descriptors and Test One rule to eating "right" would be "don't Item Specifications. buy anything in the grocery store your great-grandmother would not recognize." OSA has begun work on the new assessments for His point is that the processing of food is grades 5, 8, and Biology I. The venders are what has led to a "western diet" and the ills currently developing new test items, which will associated with that diet. Nutrition science likely be field- tested in the Spring of 2010. has stripped natural foods of the good stuff Scores for field-tested items are not reported. and replaced with synthetic, poor mimics of OSA is expected to release practice tests those nutrients. He mentions that usually correlated to the 2010 Mississippi Science the only area of a grocery store we should Framework by the Fall of 2010. visit would be the area around the "edges." Think about that - I find that in the last few The Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) has begun development of science training, years, that is where I do 90% of my food specifically targeting grades 5, 8, and Biology I. shopping. This is a slow read, but it is full Regional professional development workshops are of "a-ha" moments. I will report more on planned for the month of June. Specific dates and this later. locations have not yet been finalized. Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell The development of teaching strategies for grades I have been negligent in regards to my 5, 8, and Biology I will begin in June 2009, using MSTA book blog. Most of my recently the Understanding by Design model. read books have not been science related, but great books. This book actually came on my new, but used Kindle. So I read it. I learned so much about people, and thereby, teaching from this book that I wish every teacher would read it. It is about patterns, in numbers, in culture, in dates, in successes. Stories from Bill Gates, to Korean Air plane crashes. The 10,000 hour rule to being good at anything jumped out at me. The only thing I may have spent 10,000 hours in is reading, and maybe crocheting, and definitely teaching. I liked this book so much, that I have downloaded Gladwell's other books to my Kindle. I'll report on those soon!

3 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 Stem Cell Symphony: A Novel, by Ricki Lewis I find myself explaining stem cells at least once a Ricki Lewis has been known to biology week to my students. They are told from teachers for quite a while - as the author of pulpits that these cells come from aborted the BEST genetics textbook around. She fetuses. We biology teachers know this is caught the "genetics" bug in 1978, and has not so - that the cells in question come from been a major player in helping the public the "left-overs" from in vitro fertilization, understand the nature of genetics, stem to be frozen, then destroyed years down the cell research, etc. through her writings for road when not needed any more. These Nature, Discover, The Scientist and many cells have never seen the inside of a uterus! other publications. Following the death of Some opponents say using stem cells is her parents, she felt the driving need to "playing God," but don't seem to have volunteer as a hospice worker, as others qualms about the other playing God - the did for her father. Her first patient was a IVF itself, giving families children they Huntington Disease patient - a perfect would not have otherwise. So, the fence match. Ricki has been passionate about straddlers control it all. Our nation's lack of that disease since it caught her attention in scientific literacy is causing the problem. the media in the late seventies, having How can we, as science teachers, address received letters from Marjorie and Arlo this - if indeed we should? You know this Guthrie and others for helping spread the is a treacherous topic in Mississippi, just as news about research for HD. evolution is. Let's just do our best. Work Ricki is now very passionate about clearing the hard out there in the trenches! misunderstandings surrounding stem cells. To order the book, visit stemcellsymphony.coz This novel, while it is fiction, does just Ricki also has lesson plans and articles which can that. In a late scene in the novel, her be used independently of the novel, but I central character (Kelsey) testifies before think you will enjoy it and it will definitely the senate committee hearings about stem give you ammunition to deal with the cell research and the treatment of ignorance in our society. Parkinson disease, HD, diabetes, and others. While the fiction comes in with a Scholarship and Grant working cure using music to stimulate Opportunity existing neuronal stem cells to "working" Otis Allen Criteria cells, the message is loud and clear - 1. Request a scholarship application (national or research needs to happen. regional) from the scholarship chairperson). 2. Requests must be received two months prior to the national convention or regional meeting to be attended. 3. A person may receive a scholarship once in three to five years. 4. Earliest application received will receive first consideration. 5. Each recipient will receive scholarship monies as partial expense reimbursement after submitting a copy of their registration and a letter signed by his/her principal stating that the recipient attended the meeting. To request a scholarship application, contact the chairman of the scholarship committee. Send the request to the following: Minnie C. Parham,

4 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 Chairman, Otis Allen Scholarship Committee, 402 3. Where is this project located in relationship Bell Avenue, Greenwood, MS 38930 to the school? R. C. Roberts Grant Form 4. Do you have the support of the principal? __ The R. C. Roberts Fund was initiated to honor Mr. other teachers? _____ If so, name/s. ______Roberts, a long-time science supervisor in the ______Mississippi Department of Education and assist teachers in developing outdoor classrooms, nature 5. What kind of monetary or “in kind” support centers, or nature trails at their respective schools. do you have? List. If “in kind” support is Maximum funding that can be obtained by one provided, estimate its monetary value. teacher from one school at a particular time is $100. Applications for funding must show that Complete the grant form and attach the proposal additional funds from sources other than R. C. and return to: Bess Moffatt, MSTA Executive Roberts have been obtained to support the Officer, 1510 Oldfield Road, Gautier, MS 39553 proposed project. This may be “in kind” support Remembering 2008 MSTA Award as well as monetary. Individuals who receive support from the R. C. Roberts Funds may apply Winners: for additional funding provided a period of three Outstanding Informal Science Teacher, Andrew years has elapsed since the original funding was Whitehurst, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, granted. Jackson, MS Guidelines for the R. C. Roberts Fund Andrew Whitehurst is the Wildlife and Fisheries Coordinator for the Mississippi Scenic Stream Individuals interested in applying for funding Stewardship Program. His work at the museum should get an application form the Newsletter or includes water education through the “Make a Splash request an application form from the Executive Day”, “Nature Fest” and “Adopt-a-Stream. Mr. Officer or President of the Mississippi Science Whitehurst has also assisted with the Mississippi Teachers’ Association. The completed Envirothon and numerous programs in schools and application must be attached to the proposal and churches emphasizing environmental education. returned to the Executive Officer. The Executive Combining his love of natural science and Mississippi Officer will assemble a committee of at least three with his legal expertise, Mr. Whitehurst has published individuals involved in science education who several brochures including: Mississippi’s Natural will examine the proposal and recommend Areas Registry Program (explains Natural Heritage funding status. The decision of the review Law, voluntary registry of land for preservation and committee to fund or reject the proposal is final. relevant tax benefits); Mississippi Streamside R. C. Roberts Grant Form Landowner’s Handbook; Responsible ATV Riding in Mississippi, Stream Ecology; Tax Credit for Scenic Name: ______Streams and Priority Conservation Sites; and The School: ______Streamside Landowner. School Mr. Whitehurst’s belief that confidence and preparation Address:______are essential to teaching whether the audience is young children or adults motivates him to be prepared for the Phone: ______any opportunity to teach and encourage others to Principal: ______preserve and protect habitats, streams, and other natural areas. How long have you been at the school? ______1. What do you plan to do with the money? 2. List the materials and cost of supplies for Don’t forget to nominate someone for this project. an MSTA Award. Contact Ann Huber at [email protected]

5 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 Outstanding College Science Teacher, Johnny L. One of her most satisfying accomplishments is the rural Mattox, Blue Mountain College, Blue Mountain, MS biomedical initiative established at Puckett Attendance Dr. Johnny Mattox realized as an elementary student Center which allows students to experience science that he has been called to be a teacher. A high school through inquiry and to research and become familiar science instructor directed him to the sciences. He has with potential scientific fields of interest. taught at the high school level, the community college Ms. Cook has continued her own education through the level, and has progressed from adjunct assistant University of Mississippi Medical Center Base Pair professor to associate professor and department chair Summer Research Institute, the University of Southern at the senior college level. Mississippi Southern Regional Education Agency Dr. Mattox states that he has attempted to instill in his Professional Development Training, College Board students a love for learning, attempting to awaken an Training Course for AP Biology and the Southern innate curiosity for the study of living organisms and Institute of Forensic Science-Bringing Forensics into to instill in students that learning should continue the Classroom. throughout life. Outstanding Middle School Science Teacher, Anitra Dr. Mattox has numerous publications, including: Cooper, Peeples Middle School, Jackson, MS “Establishment of a Voluntary College Exercise Ms. Anitra Cooper teaches eighth grade science at Program (2007); “Lydia Finds Success” (2007), and Peeples Middle School in Jackson Public Schools and “Enhancement of Attitude in College Biology Students is currently studying at Jackson State University to earn Through Increased Use of Visual Instruction” (2008). a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. He has received many awards including Outstanding Ms. Cooper states that she teaches because she believes Achievement Award from the University of Tennessee that she can make a positive impact on tomorrow by at Martin (2007), Star Teacher, and is listed in Who’s being a positive role model for students both Who in America and Who’s Who Among America’s educationally and socially. She strives to develop Teachers for several years. positive experiences in the classroom that will be Dr. Mattox’s most satisfying accomplishment as a carried to the community. science educator has been the privilege of guiding the Ms. Cooper tried other careers, but says there was never academic growth of students. He has especially another one that made her feel guilty when she missed enjoyed seeing the student that initially struggles to work! She believes that teaching is a calling and one gain confidence and success as they improve study must be born to do it. She believes that she has been habits and academic discipline. called to teach and has been given the gifts to do it. Fred W. Brown Outstanding High School Science Elementary Outstanding Science Teacher, Jeanette Teacher, Cindy Cook, Puckett Attendance Center, Simmons, South Pontotoc Attendance Center, Pontotoc, Puckett, MS MS Cindy Cook currently teaches in Rankin County Ms. Simmons has been teaching in Pontotoc County Schools at the Puckett Attendance Center where she Public Schools since 1977. She is involved in has established a Rural Biomedical Program, and numerous professional and educational activities such teaches or has taught physics, chemistry, anatomy and as the National Energy Education Development physiology, genetics, physics and forensics and Training, Project Learning Tree, National Energy coordinated the Quiz Bowl. Ms. Cook has received Education Development Project Award, Safari in a Box various awards including a grant from the Greater Grant Recipient and has coordinated classroom Foundation Educational Trust Fund Grant, a activities including an environmental center and an commendation from Intel Science and Engineering archaeological dig. Fair Members, Mississippi Academy of Sciences Secondary Teacher of the Year, and Wallace Teacher Ms. Simmons views her role as a facilitative teacher Fellow with the American Association of preparing, guiding and motivating students to learn. Immunology. She integrates science, language arts, math, and art through classroom themes to encourage students to Ms. Cook states that she enjoys teaching science answer thought provoking questions. because science allows students to gain useful knowledge that can ultimately be used to make a Her most satisfying accomplishment as a teacher has difference in their career choices and life in general. been achieving National Board Certification. Ms.

6 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 Simmons states that the process helped her analyze Pennsylvania State University in cooperation with every decision she makes as a teacher, allowing her to National Science Foundation (NSF), Mineral identify strengths and weakness so she can improve Management Service (MMS), and National her performance which will ultimately benefit her Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration students. (NOAA). The Centers of Ocean Sciences Herb Handley Outstanding New Teacher, Andrea Education Excellence: Central Gulf of Mexico Crosby-Shannon, Forest Hill High School, Jackson, (COSEE:CGOM) will collaborate with Penn State MS to implement the workshop covering Gulf of From Carrie Bell: In teaching the concepts of Mexico ocean floor communities. Resources rotation and revolution as they relate to planetary materials, stipends, meals and housing motion and the seasons, it is a luxury to have the accommodations are available to participants. models of the sun, earth, moon, and other bodies. Middle and high school teachers are invited to However, an experience that is much more participate. Please contact Shelia A. Brown for meaningful, fun, and interactive for the students is more information and registration documents to have the students simulate the motions of these ([email protected] objects. In starting simple, one can have the earth The deep sea is the largest environment on Earth. rotating on its axis by having a student to stand It is a habitat of crushing pressure, near freezing and turn in place. Introduce the concept of temperatures and no light. The J.L. Scott Marine revolution by having another student act as the Education Center of the Gulf Coast Research sun as the first student revolves around him. To Laboratory will host a teacher workshop July 21- make things more exciting, have the first student 22, 2009 featuring the FLEXE/GLOBE rotate as he revolves around the sun. Then, bring curriculum. The From Local to Extreme in another student to as the moon rotating and Environments (FLEXE) is a GLOBE project revolving around the earth as the earth rotates and involving the deep ocean. The project is led by revolves around the sun. This take a little while Pennsylvania State University in cooperation with for the students to get everything synchronized, National Science Foundation (NSF), Mineral but when they do, they finally get the concepts. Management Service (MMS), and National Finally, if you are outside with orbitals drawn on Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration the grass or on concrete, you can add the other (NOAA). The Centers of Ocean Sciences planets and possibly some of their moons to show Education Excellence: Central Gulf of Mexico why we can sometimes see several different (COSEE:CGOM) will collaborate with Penn State planets in the night sky at the same time. The to implement the workshop covering Gulf of students really enjoy this activity and it gives Mexico ocean floor communities. Resources them a concrete experience to refer back to when materials, stipends, meals and housing the concepts are discussed in class. accommodations are available to participants. Middle and high school teachers are invited to participate. Please contact Shelia A. Brown for more information and registration documents The deep sea is the largest environment on Earth. ([email protected] It is a habitat of crushing pressure, near freezing Space Explorers will host an online chat about temperatures and no light. The J.L. Scott Marine spaceflight with Michael Bloomfield. Mr. Education Center of the Gulf Coast Research Bloomfield is Vice President, Constellation Laboratory will host a teacher workshop July 21- Systems, Strategy and Business Development, at 22, 2009 featuring the FLEXE/GLOBE ATK and a former NASA astronaut. He was the curriculum. The From Local to Extreme pilot of STS-86 and STS-97. Mr. Bloomfield has Environments (FLEXE) is a GLOBE project logged over 753 hours in space. This chat is involving the deep ocean. The project is led by scheduled for May 20th and teachers, students, and

7 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 space enthusiasts are invited to participate. You Did you know the Museum’s grounds and nature trails offer may log on the day of the chat or you are stopover spots for migratory birds? Mark your calendar for May 9, when we’ll gather for bird watching, nature hikes, welcome to submit a question in advance. For and lots of hands-on activities. Join in the fun and help more information, please visit http://www.space- support migratory bird conservation. explorers.com/internal/events/chats/upcoming.html JUNE Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Snake Day: June 2, 2009; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; at April – June 2009 Calendar of Events * Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Learn how to tell the Now – May 10, 2009-“Sustainable Choices: Today, difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes. Tomorrow, & Together” Exhibit Explore the way Biologist Terry Majure will de-mystify our much maligned everyday actions affect our earthly neighbors native reptiles – SNAKES! Learn the characteristics that will This interactive exhibit, organized by NRG! Exhibits, help you recognize the differences between the six venomous explores the concept of sustainability, and the choices that and 55 non-venomous snakes found in Mississippi. Majure each of us make everyday. Sustainability, or meeting the will separate myth from reality and provide accurate natural needs of the present without compromising the ability of history information about our native snakes and their future generations to meet their own needs, is an valuable place in the ecosystem. Live Mississippi snakes will increasingly important topic as the world’s population and be exhibited, with experts on-hand to answer your questions. consumption expands. Sustainable Choices will engage One hour lectures are scheduled at 10 AM and Noon. There visitors with thought-provoking content, interactive exhibits will also be displays of venomous and non-venomous snakes and live animals. from 10 AM until 3 PM. Speaker: Terry Majure, Aquariums Coordinator, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Museum Educators will use live animals in the exhibit, (Retired). Snake exhibits are provided by Terry Vandeventer, including box turtles and alligators, to help visitors link their Living Reptile Museum, of Terry, MS. daily choices with how they affect our habitat and wildlife. “Monsters of the Deep: Aquatic Giants in Flesh and For instance, we choose daily into which bags to put our Bone” exhibit: June 13, 2009 – January 8, 2010 groceries and how we wash our clothes. This exhibit will clarify some of these simple choices. Regular household The exhibit includes displays from prehistory to the whales, objects and tasks (food, plastic bags, laundry, etc.) are sharks and turtles that inhabit our oceans today. Don’t miss presented larger than life in seven themed modules. the 21 foot, fleshed-out, 50-million year old toothed Zygorhiza whale! “Sustainable Choices”, organized by NRG! Exhibits, is sponsored by Entergy, Mississippi Department of Camp WILD Environmental Quality, The Mississippi Department of June 1-4, 9am-12pm*, Entering K-grade 1, 2 sessions (Limit Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, The Mississippi Museum of 16 per session) Natural Science Foundation, Jackie & Avery Rollins, Emme June 8-11, 9am-12pm*, Entering grades 2-3, 2 sessions Wells, Mississippi Wildlife Federation, National Wildlife (Limit 16 per session) Federation, Natural Resource Initiative (NRI), June 15-18, 9am-12pm *, Entering grades 4-5, 2 sessions Environmental Coalition of Mississippi, Mississippi 2020, (Limit 16 each session) Mississippi Council for Agriculture & Natural Resource July 6-10 (Overnight Thursday), 9am-3pm*, Entering grades Education (MSCAN) and other generous supporters. 6-7, 1 session (Limit 24), (Junior Naturalist) First Tuesday Lecture: May 5, 2009; Noon – 1:00 p.m., Fun Friday: June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27 and July 11, at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. July 18, July 25 (from 10 am – Noon). Fun Fridays are interactive, hands-on programs that coordinate with the Title: “Sustainable Building Practices” Speaker: Anne “Monsters of the Deep: Aquatic Giants in Flesh and Bone” Somers, AIA, Cooke Douglas Farr Lemons Architects and exhibit opening at the Museum on June 13, 2009. An adult Engineers, Jackson, MS must accompany children. How can small changes in building practices make large Katfishin’ Kids: June 6 at Turcotte Lab impacts on sustainability? Join architect Anne Somers to learn how the U.S. building industry is responding to Bring the kids and join us for a fun-filled day where children increased energy costs by implementing dramatic changes in can learn the basics of fishing. design and construction practices. Join us at Turcotte Lab for this free event open to children International Migratory Bird Day: May 9, 2009; 10:00 ages 15 and under - no fishing equipment is needed. Children a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; at Mississippi Museum of Natural will learn what a fish is and become familiar with its habitat, Science Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on how to tie a knot, select the correct lure, bait hooks and cast Saturday, May 9 from 10 am to 3 pm. and try their hand at fishing in the stocked catfish pond. Each

8 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 child participating will receive a free T-shirt and goodie bag operations, management practices, and nature while supplies last. Refreshments provided free of charge. trails. Participants learn by demonstration and The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the practical exercises how relevant conservation Mississippi Wildlife Federation, the Mississippi Department practices can be integrated into classroom work of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, and all local Wal-Mart and student projects. Stores are working together to bring this free event to our community. Instructors include professionals from Mississippi Mark your calendars: June 6 at Turcotte Lab off Hwy 43 at State University, Mississippi Forestry the Ross Barnett Reservoir. For more information or to Commission, forest industries, consulting foresters volunteer call 601-354-7303 and many natural resource organizations and Lectures from Leading Universities companies. Participants will be certified to use Academic Earth, a social entrepreneurship teaching materials of the nationally acclaimed, venture focused on expanding the availability of award-winning environmental education high-quality educational opportunities for people curriculum Project Learning Tree. around the globe, announced the launch of This is a highly active workshop. Come prepared AcademicEarth.org. for forestry field trips, nature walks, and wading in This site offers free access to online video of full streams. In addition to the scheduled activities, courses and guest lectures from leading participants enjoy networking with other educators. educational institutions including Yale, Harvard, Scheduled activities start early and end late. and MIT. Participants must attend all scheduled sessions to receive academic credit or CEU’s. The catalog of video lectures, spanning nearly all major academic subjects, contains 60 full courses Who is Eligible? Teachers, school administrators, and 2,395 overall lectures, for a total of more than youth educators, undergraduates, and others may 1,300 hours of premium educational video apply. Due to limited space, only forty participants content. The lectures are available through a will be enrolled. Consideration will be given to clean, user-friendly interface that allows visitors teaching duties, subject assignments, the number of to browse by subject, university, or instructor. times applicant has already attended TCW, as well as the date applications are submitted. Participants Aleta may repeat the workshop every five years. th 46 Annual Teachers Conservation Workshop Registration / Enrollment A registration fee of - “TCW” Sponsored by: Mississippi Forestry $75 is required. Fee includes an official TCW shirt Association, 620 North State Street, Suite 201, and all course materials. The fee is not refunded Jackson, MS 39202 for cancellations after June 12. Register early! 2009 Workshop Date: June 21-26 @ Northeast Since only one session will be conducted, the Community College, Booneville, Mississippi workshop will fill up fast. Class size is limited. Those accepted to the program will be notified. *Note: We usually conduct two sessions of TCW each summer. This year we were not able to Sponsorships A limited number of registration fee acquire dormitory space for the South MS session, ($75) sponsorships may be available from local so only one workshop will be conducted. organizations. Contact the local county offices of the Mississippi State University Extension Service What is “TCW”? The Teachers Conservation or Mississippi Forestry Commission to find out if Workshop, which we affectionately call “TCW”, the local County Forestry Association (CFA) is is a practical, hands-on conservation workshop offering sponsorships for teachers. Contact your with emphasis on forests and other natural local office of the USDA Natural Resources resources. The latest information on conservation Conservation Service to find out if your local Soil is presented in the classroom and in numerous and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is field trips including industries, harvesting offering sponsorships.

9 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 Accommodations Meals and lodging are TCW Alumnus Award, Completion of the provided by MFA. Participants are housed in Teachers Conservation Workshop will qualify you semi-private dormitory rooms, with most meals for the prestigious TCW Alumnus of the Year served in the dining facilities at each location. Award. This award is presented annually to an A letter including a detailed schedule and a list of alumnus of the workshop who has effectively “items to bring” will be sent to all registrants. implemented conservation education activities Clothes for hiking, wading, industry tours, (based on what they learned at TCW) in their classrooms, and an informal banquet will be classroom or laboratory exercises for their needed. students. Nomination forms are available from MFA. If you have a co-worker who has previously Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The attended TCW and is using conservation education Teachers Conservation Workshop qualifies for 4.0 methods and techniques, please let us know. CEUs. Completion of a final examination and lesson plan provides an opportunity for one Mississippi Forestry Association The additional CEU. Registration for CEUs will be Teachers Conservation Workshop is sponsored by completed after you arrive at the workshop. The the Mississippi Forestry Association (MFA), an fee will be no more than $15.00 and will be organization representing 3,000 landowners, forest collected during the workshop. products manufacturers, professional foresters, and others. MFA member organizations, industries, Academic Credit & Tuition - Teachers businesses and individuals make special donations Conservation Workshop may be used for graduate of lodging, meals, tours, door prizes and their time and undergraduate programs in education upon to make TCW an enjoyable learning experience. approval of advisors. Academic credit is available Visit the MFA website at http://www.msforestry.net through the Continuing Education offices of our three major universities. Contact the university of For more information contact: Tom Monaghan, your choice for tuition rate and to complete their Program Coordinator, Mississippi Forestry admissions requirements. The appropriate TCW Association, Box 9680, Mississippi State, MS course number’s and contacts are: 39762, Phone 662.325.1785, Fax 662.325.1024, Email [email protected] Mississippi State University , Graduate: EDE/EDS 6990, Undergraduate: EDE/EDS 4990, ChemCom Summer Workshops for Chemistry Contact: Valerie Tate, Program Coordinator, Teachers! Division of Academic Outreach, Ph. (662) 325- Chemistry in the Community, 5th Edition, is a 8876, Fax 662.325.0930, [email protected] first-year high school chemistry textbook that University of Southern Mississippi Graduate: covers concepts in the context of societal issues. SME 553 Undergraduate: SME 453, Contact: Seven study units emphasize organic chemistry, Tara Burcham, Alternative Learning Coordinator, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, and College of Science and Technology, Ph. (601) industrial chemistry. 266-5910, Fax 601.266.5829, Tara.mccrink- Five-day residential workshops are conducted each [email protected] summer throughout the country by ACS Master University of Mississippi, Graduate: EDUC 555, Teacher Leaders. ACS coordinates and pays for Undergraduate: EDUC 333, Contact: Jo Stark, lodging, meals and all workshop expenses during Coordinator of Credit Program Service, Outreach the workshop. There is a $50 registration fee. & Continuing Education, Ph.662.915.5953, Fax In this workshop, you will: 662.915.5138, [email protected] Gain in-depth knowledge of the first four units of *Note: Register early and complete your ChemCom, learn instructional tips and techniques registration and admission to the university of Get explanations about the ChemCom philosophy your choice prior to the workshop.

10 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 Perform many of the student laboratory c. NSTA http://www.nsta.org/ investigations and classroom activities with an d. NABT http://www.nabt.org/ emphasis on safety, analysis and preparation e. Flinn Scientific http://www.flinnsci.com/ f. The Science House http://www.science-house.org/ 2009 Workshop Schedule 2. Financial aid Date Location Site http://www.mississippi.edu/financialaid/teacher.html June 21-26, 2009 Lake Forest, IL HREF="http://www.woodlandsacademy.org/ho3. Activities-Science me" MACROBUTTON HtmlResAnchora. http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/Science.html Woodlands Academy b. http://chem.lapeer.org/ July 19-24, 2009 San Marcos, TX HREF="http://www.txstate.edu/"4. grant writing MACROBUTTON HtmlResAnchora. http://www.schoolgrants.org Texas State University 5. safety August 2-7, 2009 Hartford, CT HREF="http://www.ghamas.com/"a. http://www.flinnsci.com/ MACROBUTTON HtmlResAnchorb. http://dmoz.org/Reference/Education/K_through_12/Sc Greater Hartford Academy of Math andhool_Safety/Labs_and_Experiments/ Science c. http://www.scienceaware.com/ Interested? Please register at 6. Ideas for the first days of school http://fs7.formsite.com/ACSEducation/summer20 a. http://www.suelebeau.com/firstday.htm 09registration/ 7. Teacher Liability a. http://dmoz.org/Reference/Education/K_through_12/Sc Workshop for Teachers: Florida State hool_Safety/Labs_and_Experiments/Teacher_Liability_ University is now offering two Research Issues/ Experiences for Teachers (RET) programs in/near 8. nature of Science Tallahassee, FL. Both programs are funded by the a. http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/ National Science Foundation (NSF). These RETs BioBookintro.html 9. chemistry are 6 week summer research experiences that a. http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/explore/chemistry match highly qualified Elementary, Middle and .htm#Household%20Chemistry High School teachers with scientists at either the b. www.chemmybear.com National High Magnetic Field Lab (NHMFL) or 10.Biology the FSU Coastal Marine Lab. The programs offer a. http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/ b. http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/waldron/ teachers a $3600 stipend, travel and housing c. http://www.accd.edu/sac/history/keller/ACCDitg/S support to non-local teachers. Sindex.htm For details and online application visit: d. "Strategies for Success" Strategies for success in biology education - Check out the great ideas tab. http://www.ret.magnet.fsu.edu/education/ret/ You can also subscribe to the newsletter or check out OR http://bio.fsu.edu/osta/RET past newsletters.

Contact: Jose A Sanchez, National High Thanks Beth Dunigan Magnetic Field Laboratory, Assistant Director, Center for Integrating Research & Learning, From Aleta Sullivan 1800 E Paul Dirac Dr., Tallahassee FL 32310 ON LINE RESOURCES #1 from the APBiology ListServ [email protected], Office: (850) 645-0033 of the College Board Fax: (850) 644-5818 PANDEMIC RESOURCE: This report presents a fully INVESTIGATE THE WEB: customizable template for a tabletop exercise for pandemic influenza preparedness that can be used by state and local From Beth Dunigan: health agencies and their healthcare and governmental 1. GENERAL INFORMATION partners as an exercise in training, in building relationships, and in evaluation. We refined these exercises by pilot-testing a. Mississippi Department of Education them at three metropolitan-area local public health agencies in three separate states from August through November 2005. The contents of this report will be of interest to public health http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ professionals at the state and local levels who are involved in b. Mississippi Science Teachers Association pandemic preparedness activities in their agencies. Go to: http://www.ms-scienceteachers.org/

11 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/states/tr319.html - and environmental science in a new way to help instructions for a tabletop exercise. communicate the wonders of science. For those of you into "gaming" as some of your students Eye-catching and full of the accurate information, each might well be, it was suggested that the game Pandemic II microdoc has been written by leading scientists. Supporting was "great." The goal of the game is to kill the world with a each microdoc is text expanding on the concepts introduced pandemic - but it shows a public health effort to stop the by each film, and links to further reference material. One spread of a pandemic between countries. Go to: section lists the National Education Standards and the http://www.crazymonkeygames.com/jkf6Tr/pandemic2.swf microdocs that address each point. HOW DOES mRNA MOVE OUT OF THE NUCLEUS TO THE RIBOSOME RESOURCE: Here are some good The website currently feature 30 two-four minute micro- animations that may help: Go to: documentaries exploring ecological sustainability - and to do http://207.207.4.198/pub/flash/26/transmenu_s.swf this, the viewer takes a quick trip around coral reefs of the Go to: http://www.johnkyrk.com/DNAtranscription.html world from locations like Fiji, Samoa, the Caribbean, and Go to: Micronesia. http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/molecu To learn more, please visit Microdocs: The Short Attention larbiology.html Span Science Theater on Ecological Sustainability AP BIO WEBLABS RESOURCES: University of http://www.stanford.edu/group/microdocs/ California Open Access Go to: http://www.ucopenaccess.org/courses/APBioLabs/course/in Thanks Aleta Sullivan dex.html From Mary Wroten: Biocourse BioLabs Go to: http://www.biocourse.com/mhhe/bcc/domains/biolabs.xsp Free Native Plant Habitat Resources Creating a native plant habitat garden or restoration project University of Utah Learn Genetics- (Virtual DNA provides countless opportunities for learning. This guide extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR, DNA microarray) Go from the Washington Native Plant Society provides student to: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ (under Virtual labs checklists, forms, activities, a school-year flow chart section) outlining integration of curricular materials, and how-to All Lives Seek Balance: Intro to Homeostasis guides for planning. Go to Maintaining balance between a living system's internal http://www.wnps.org/education/resources/middleschool.html conditions and fluctuating environmental (external) for more information. conditions is called homeostasis. This site illustrates and Free Classroom Activities: The 2007 Advanced Technology describes feedback loops and contains links to Balance in Environmental and Energy Center (ATEEC) is a national Natural Communities, Balancing the Planet: Gaia Theory, center that promotes and supports environmental technology and teacher resources. http://www.morning- education to address the needs of the national and global earth.org/Graphic-E/Balance-intro.html workforce. Over 25 activities were developed for use in the Looking for a classroom resource on cutting-edge classroom, which are available at http://www.ateec.org. science and scientists? Check out Findings, the magazine that puts a face on science. Published by the National Thanks Mary Wroten Institute of General Medical Sciences, one of the National Institutes of Health, Findings comes out each fall and Chemistry Sites: spring. The magazine is an excellent resource for ChemTeam webpage showcasing innovative, creative-and fun-working scientists. http://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/webdocs/ChemTeamIndex.html Each issue features interviews with two scientists working http://www.arps.org/users/hs/thompsom/index.html in different fields of biomedical research. The online version http://www.sciencegeek.net/Chemistry/index.shtml of Findings is available at http://www.kentchemistry.com/Worksheets/Regents/Regents http://www.nigms.nih.gov/findings/ Worksheets.html I have to share this website with you. John Gwaltney of http://chemistry2.csudh.edu/lecture_help/lechelp.html Forestry Suppliers, developed this site. I think you will love (This website is a great tool for students to drill themselves it! http://www.southeasternflora.com/ on a variety of problems) Rob Massa Dr Stephen Palumbi of Stanford University and Garthwait & Griffin films are pleased to announce the launch of the Bioinformatics for High School and College free Microdocs - Short Attention Span Science Theater Instructors 2009 http://www.nabt.org/procs/CLink.php? Funded by the National Science Foundation EPSCoR c=149&s=222&m=2&r=aleta%40peoplepc.com&lid=1007 (05-589), this workshop will introduce secondary and This website presents a unique combination of technology postsecondary instructors to the emerging fields of

12 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 bioinformatics. Participants will experience inquiry- • Travel reimbursement based and laboratory instruction and will receive • Food reimbursement research-based curriculum materials developed • CEUs or graduate credit can be arranged through The Human Genome Project and MS- Apply online at EPSCoR. http://msepscor.msstate.edu/education When: June 15-19, 2009 (M: 6PM Registration or Contact: Debbie Weeks, Office Associate and dinner; T-F: 9AM – 5PM daily) Center for Science, Math & Technology, PO Box Where: Mississippi State University, Starkville, 6347, Mississippi State, MS 39762, Phone: 662-325- MS 2922, Fax: 662-325-9524 [email protected] What is provided: • $100/day professional fee (stipend) • Lodging

Freezing Point Depression of Ice Cream (A fun activity that can be used with all ages. Just leave the questions off for younger students.) Purpose: To observe freezing point depression. A Colligative Property Chemicals: ½ cup milk (cue small cup the size of the ones for the bathroom) ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon of sugar Several cubes of ice (7-8) 6 tablespoons of rock salt (small bathroom cup almost full) Materials: Measuring spoons and cup Ziploc bags; 1 pint and 1 gallon size Plastic spoon Procedure: 1. Mass the salt before beginning 2. Put the first three chemicals in small Ziploc bag. 3. Seal the bag squeezing all the air out. 4. Put ice and salt in the large bag. 5. Place the small in the large bag. 6. Knead the large bag for five minutes, until the contents in the small bag thickens. 7. Measure the temperature of the salt ice water solution. 8. Eat the contents of the small bag. 9. For questions #3 & 4 – Use the formula ΔTf = Kfm (m = moles of solute {NaCl}/kg solvent {H2O}) See page 438-439 Modern Chemistry for help. ΔTf is the change in temperature (a negative #). Kf is freezing point constant (found in the book). “K” usually stands for a constant. Questions: 1. What chemical concept is at work in this experiment? ______2. What would happen if you left the salt out? Could you make ice cream? Why/Why not? 3. Assume that the mass of salt was 20 grams and the mass of the ice was 275 grams, what would be the theoretical freezing point depression? 4. Based on the mass of salt and the temperature change (assume the beginning temperature of the mixture of salt, ice, and ice water was 0 oC) calculate the mass of the ice and ice water used in this experiment. (SHOW YOUR WORK) See page 438-439 in Modem Chemistry book for help. 10 pts 5. Write your conclusions for this experiment.

13 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 Mississippi Science Teachers Association cordially invites you to become a member. To do so, please complete the items below. Return completed form and the $10.00 annual membership fee ($5.00 student) to: Johnette Bosarge 4100 Twisted Run Lane Vancleave, MS 39565 email: [email protected] Name: ______Last First Middle Initial Home Address: ______Street or Box City State Zip Name of School or Institution: ______

Work address:______Street or Box City State Zip

Grade Level: Circle the correct grade K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 College Informal E-mail address if you have one: ______Subject(s) Taught: ______MississippiMississippi ScienceScience TeachersTeachers AssociationAssociation Belinda Matlock / Exhibits Coordinator – 4055 Bailey Acres – Meridian, MS 39305 Phone 601-681-4629 – Email: [email protected] March 23, 2009 Greetings! The dates of the annual fall convention for the Mississippi Science Teachers Association have been announced. This year’s convention will be held on Monday and Tuesday, October 26-27, 2009, at The Marriott Hotel on Amite Street in Jackson, Mississippi. We would like for you to consider exhibiting with us at the MSTA Fall Convention 2009! Last fall’s meeting attracted over 500 participants! The convention was a huge success! Elementary, middle school, secondary and college level educators from across the state come to the convention to learn about and view the very latest in curriculum and classroom materials. Our attendees are always anxious for the exhibit hall to open! An exhibit booth request form is enclosed. This form describes booth spaces and lists the prices for renting commercial and non-profit booths. We would also like to encourage your organization to give a presentation at our convention. I invite you to visit our website (www.ms-scienceteachers.org.) to download the presentation proposal form. Please note that commercial vendors must exhibit at the convention to be selected as program presenters. Please let me know if I can be of further service. I look forward to hearing from you regarding MSTA Convention 2009! Sincerely, Belinda McKee Matlock Belinda McKee Matlock

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15 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 2009 Convention Exhibit Registration Form The Marriott Hotel, Jackson, MS October 26 – 27, 2009

Your Organization: ______

Address: ______

Phone: (_____) ______Fax: (______) ______e-mail: ______

Individual(s) Responsible for Exhibit: ______Address (if different from above):

List names needed for Convention badges: (3) ______

Each 8’ wide x 6’ deep drapery type exhibit booth will be comprised of 8’ high back drapes and 3’ high side dividers. Each booth will be furnished with one 7” x 44” company name sign, one 6’ skirted display table, 2 side chairs and one wastebasket. Identification badges will be furnished.

Additional equipment, electricity, and other services will be available through our Exhibit Service Contractor. Packets from this service will be mailed to exhibitors 6 weeks prior to the show. This packet includes further information and shipping instructions for show materials.

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Booths for Commercial Organizations: Booths for Non-Profit Organizations:

8’ x 6’ booth spaces are $300.00 each. 8’ x 6’ booth spaces are $150.00 each.

No. of booth(s) _____ x $300.00 = ______No. of booth(s) _____ x $150.00 = ______

Amount of payment enclosed: ______Make checks payable to Miss. Science Teachers Assn. or MSTA

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Mail form and payment on or before October 1, 2009 to: Belinda Matlock, Convention Exhibits Coordinator H: 4055 Bailey Acres Circle, Meridian, MS 39305 W: Lamar School, 544 Lindley Road, Meridian, MS 39305 Ph: 601-482-1345/ Fax: 601-693-7004 e-mail: [email protected]

17 Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 MSTA CONVENTION ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM 2009 MSTA Annual Convention October 25-27 Marriott Jackson, Jackson, MS IMPORTANT NOTES: Each person attending the annual convention must complete a separate form. Spouses must file separate forms. Convention attendees must wear their nametag to gain admission to all convention activities. Advance registration deadline is Wednesday, October 5, 2009 (applications MUST be postmarked by October 5th for early bird “free” t-shirt). For hotel reservations: Marriott Hotel-Jackson, Mississippi (Phone: 601-969-5100-Cut-off-date for rooms is September 25, 2009).

1. REGISTRATION INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT) 2. REGISTRATION FEES* Name______Full Program (Mon. & Tues.) Rates ______Member/Non-member $70.00 School/Organization (for convention badge) ___Undergraduate/Graduate Student $25.00 PROFESSIONAL ADDRESS ___Non-teaching Family/Guest/Spouse $35.00 Address______These Include the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday. ______OR ___ Daily Admission: [Check the day(s)] City/State/Zip______Monday. October 26 only: School Phone ______Member/Non-member $40.00 Grade(s) and/or subjects that you teach: ___Full-time Undergraduate/Graduate Student $15.00 ______Non-teaching Family/Guest/Spouse $20.00 ______Tuesday, October 27 only: HOME ADDRESS ___Member/Nonmember $70.00 Address______Full-time Undergraduate/Graduate Student $25.00 City/State/Zip ______Non-teaching Family/Guest/Spouse $35.00 ______The Tuesday registration fee includes admission to the Awards luncheon. Home Phone: ( _____ )______Total Payment $______E-mail Address: ______Make checks payable to MSTA * On-site registration fees will be $5.00 higher and does Advanced Registration fee includes T-shirt. not include T-shirt. MUST be postmarked by 10/5/09. ** Teachers who are also part-time graduate students T-shirt size: ______must register at the Member/Nonmember rate. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Send completed form and payment to: Johnette BosargeMississippi Science Teachers Association cordially invites you to___ become Personal a member. Check ___ Cash To4100 do so, Twisted please complete Run Lane the items below. Return completed form and the $10.00 annual membership fee ($5.00 student) to: Vancleave, MS 39565 Bess Moffatt, Executive Officer/Treasurer,___School Check ___Purchase Order email: [email protected] Mississippi Science Teachers Association, Amount Received: ______1510 Old Field Road, Gautier, MS 39553 By: ______Date: ______Name: ______Last First Middle Initial Home Address: ______Street or Box City State Zip Don’t forget: Name of SchoolDon’t or Institution: forget: ______Go online to submit presentation proposals. Deadline September 25, 2009 Go online to submit presentation proposals. Deadline September 25, 2009 Work address:______Send in registration by October 5, 2009. Send in registrationStreet or Box by October 5, 2009. City State Zip Reserve your room by September 25, 2009. Grade Level: CircleReserve the correct your grade room K 1 2by 3September 4 5 6 25,7 82009.9 10 11 12 College Informal E-mail address if you have one: ______18 Subject(s) Taught: ______Mississippi Science Teachers Association 01/09/2018 2009 MSTA Board of Directors Long Range Goals Minnie Parham ([email protected]) Officers Scholarships Ms. Minnie Parham ([email protected]); President Dr. John Ammons ([email protected]) Ms. Bess Moffatt ([email protected]) President-Elect Dr, Beth Dunigan ([email protected]) Shar-A-Thon Carrie Bell ([email protected]) Immediate Past President Sheila Smith ([email protected]) Member emeritus Jane Lusk ([email protected]) Executive Officer/Treasurer Bess Moffatt ([email protected]) Secretary Betsy Sullivan ([email protected]) Regional Directors State science Coordinator Mary Wroten ([email protected]) District A Corky Vess ([email protected]) District B Dr. Wilbur Walters ([email protected]) Committee Chairs District C Marilyn Castle ([email protected]/ Awards Ann Huber ([email protected]) Dr. William Scott ([email protected]) Building-a-Presence Dr. Angela Bedenbaugh District D Dr. Johnny Mattox ([email protected]) ([email protected]) and Lillie Tucker-Akin District E ([email protected]) District F Shani Gauthier ([email protected]) Exhibitor Chairman Belinda Matlock ([email protected]) Registration Coordinator Johnette Bosarge ([email protected]) Representatives Convention Program Mr. Ken Wester ([email protected]) Elementary Historian Jo Anne Reid ([email protected]) Middle School Jackie Stevens ([email protected]) Membership Dr. Malcolm McEwen ([email protected]) High School Cindy Alsworth ([email protected]) MSTA Editor Deborah Duncan ([email protected]) Secondary School Carrie Bell ([email protected]) Public Relations Rheta Ann West ([email protected]) and Dr. Johnny Private Schools Ann Huber (annhuber@[email protected]) Mattox ([email protected]) Pre Service Dr. Burnette Hamil ([email protected]) MSTA Store Janey Boswell ([email protected]) Community Colleges Dr. Aleta Sullivan ([email protected] Science Fair Dr. Larry Bellipanti ([email protected]) College and University Dr. William Scott ([email protected]) Legislative Representative Dr. Angela Bedenbaugh Informal Education Libby Hartfield ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Convention Evaluation Dr. Burnette Hamil ([email protected]) Pre-service Dr. Burnette Hamil ([email protected]) Receptions Corky Vess ([email protected]) Visit our website at www.ms-scienceteachers.org/ These services are provided for members at no additional cost. Join us at the MSTA Listserv by visiting this site http://lists.ms- meca.org/mailman/listinfo/msta and filling out the form found there. Please send information on workshops, announcements, other matters of interest to our membership to me, Deborah Duncan, 1402 Golf Course Rd., Philadelphia, MS 39350 or email me at [email protected]

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