Science Organizations
NSTA-National Science Teachers Association
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership of 60,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education.
http://www.nsta.org
MSTA-Michigan Science Teachers Association
The MSTA mission is to stimulate, support, and provide leadership for the improvement of science education throughout Michigan.
https://www.msta-mich.org/
MDSTA-Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association
Our mission is to promote the professional growth of teachers of science at all levels and to improve the quality of science education in the Metropolitan Detroit area.
http://www.mdsta.org
GLPA-Great Lakes Planetarium Association
The Great Lakes Planetarium Association (GLPA) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting astronomy or space science education through planetaria, and offers membership to all individuals in any way connected with the operation of planetariums regardless of geographic location.
http://www.glpaweb.org/
MESTA-Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association
The Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association was established in 1966. Our members are K-12 teachers, college and university instructors, students, and other people interested in Earth Science. http://www.mestarocks.org/
Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network
There are 33 regional Centers in the Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network. These centers provide leadership, curriculum support, professional development, and student services to educators in local school districts.
http://www.mscenters.org/
MSELA – Michigan Science Leaders Association
MSELA serves to stimulate and to aid in the development of efficient and effective instructional practices for the improvement of science education, to enhance the professional competence and status of science education leaders, to provide opportunities for science education leaders to discuss, propose and take action on matters of common interest and concern, and to facilitate communication between science education leaders within Michigan.
https://misela.weebly.com/
Professional Resources
ENC-Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
Math and science have never been more important to the future of our children and our nation. ENC provides the resources and support for math and science educators needed to help raise student achievement in these vital subjects.
http://www.goenc.com/
NWREL-North West Regional Educational Laboratory
Since 1966, NWREL has been working to make a difference in students' lives and those who support their learning. NWREL is a private nonprofit working closely with schools, districts, and other agencies to develop creative and practical solutions to important educational challenges.
http://www.nwrel.org/
National Science Education Standards
The National Academies Press (NAP) was created by the National Academies to publish the reports issued by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council, all operating under a charter granted by the Congress of the United States.
http://www.nap.edu/
TIMMS Findings
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) provides reliable and timely data on the mathematics and science achievement of U.S. students compared to that of students in other countries.
http://nces.ed.gov/timss/
AAAS-American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, "Triple A-S" (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.
http://www.aaas.org/
Michigan Green Schools
Macomb County schools now have an official way to proclaim their devotion to a cleaner environment and energy efficiency by joining the Michigan Green Schools Program.
http://www.michigangreenschools.us/