• Sound Jumper: Now You Can See the Light and Hear it Too (Submitted MSTA Journal Article)

• Building the Sound Jumper Device

• EM Waves Research Project

• EM Waves Web Quest

• What does that Antenna Do (Tier 1 Worksheet)

• What does that Antenna Do (Tier 1 Key)

• What does that Antenna Do (Tier 2 Worksheet)

• What does that Antenna Do (Tier 2 Key)

• Unit Plan

• Concept Map

• Carbon Reduction Worksheet

• Organic Molecules with TinkerToys (submitted MSTA Journal article)

• Unit Plan

• Fizzy Drink Stoichiometry (submitted MSTA Journal Article)

• Unit Plan

8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

BLAST-BC-TICKLES! Teachers Investigate Collaborative Knowledge Based Learning Engagement Strategies
Herb Fynewever - Western Michigan University
Scott Hanson - Battle Creek Math/Science Center
Lauri Maurer - Terri Morton, Olivet HS
Patrick Medland - Mattawan HS
Emily Subers - Harper Creek HS
SB CEU Session
Primary Subjects: Assessment, Instruction/Pedagogy
Interest Level: College, High School
Location: Mackinac West
Come test drive collaborative learning strategies as used by six teachers in varying contexts. We've worked the kinks out for you! Handouts provided. Building lessons. Aligning science teaching.

9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

BLAST-BC: Strategies for Student Organization and Self-Assessment
Jennifer Billington - Parchment HS
Laura Carrion - Mattawan HS
Lindsey McConney - Portage Northern HS
SB CEU Session
Primary Subjects: Assessment, Instruction/Pedagogy
Interest Level: College, High School
Location: Mackinac West
Are your students organized? Do they self-assess and monitor their progress to improve performance? Come learn about methods that could help students develop these skills in your classroom. Handouts provided.

10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

BLAST-BC: The Paperless Classroom - - The Future or Now?
Karla Hammond - Pennfield High School
SB CEU Session
Other Files: Sample Lesson (from a unit on DNA), .pdf file
Primary Subjects: Assessment, Instruction/Pedagogy
Interest Level: High School
Location: Mackinac West
Pennfield High has gone paperless and provided each student with a laptop computer. Learn how laptops, common assessments, and online components combine to effect student performance.

11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

BLAST-BC: Lessons to Engage Diverse Learners
Cathy Baisden - South Hill Academy
John Burdette, Lisa Mueller, Cristine Crawford - Lakeview HS
David Digby, Tara Egnatuk - Calhoum Community HS
Jodie Lugar, McManus - Parchment High School
SB CEU Session
Primary Subjects: Assessment, Instruction/Pedagogy
Interest Level: High School
Location: Mackinac West
Lessons to reach and teach all learners: Maximizing student learning through differentiated instruction. Field-tested tiered lessons in life and physical science will be shared.

11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Finding Time for Inquiry
Mary Lindow
Primary Subject: Assessment, Biology
Interest Level: High School
Location: R - Renoir
SB CEU Session
Do you struggle with too many biology content expectations and too little time? Learn how to use pre-assessment to eliminate redundancy and use time gained for meaningful inquiry activities.

1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

BLAST-BC: BLASTing Through To Inquiry Learning
Stephen Barry, Sandra Erwin - Harper Creek HS
SB CEU Session
Other Files: Handout, .pdf file
Primary Subjects: Assessment, Instruction/Pedagogy
Interest Level: High School
Location: Mackinac West
Hone your skills at implementing inquiry projects! Learn how to build and use a model water system to teach science content as well as character education. Handouts provided.