What is the Montana Science Partnership?
The Montana Science Partnership (MSP) – connecting teachers, students, and science inquiry.
The Montana Science Partnership (MSP) was developed to provide instruction in science and inquiry for teachers. Although the MSP was designed for K-6 teachers, teachers and students of all grade levels will find MSP Modules informative and useful. Modules each cover a specific science topic, and also offer suggestions and further resources to help teachers integrate science topics into their regular curriculum.
The MSP project is funded by a ESEA, Title II Part B Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant through the Montana Office of Public Instruction. MSP Modules were developed by the the Clark Fork Watershed Education Program (CFWEP) and faculty from Montana Tech of The University of Montana, Montana State University, the University of Montana – Western, and the University of Montana.
Classroom Resources
Hi soil lovers, I just wanted to tell you about two fun paperback books on soils and bacteria that can be had for under $25, in case you were looking for an interesting summer read:
“Life in the Soil: A Guide for Naturalists and Gardeners” by James B. Nardi (2007)
“A Field Guide to Bacteria” by Betsey Dexter Dyer (2003)
Enjoy!
-Dr. Michelle Anderson, MSP Advisor
NATURE | Behind the Scenes of “Hummingbirds” | PBS
Another great bird video from PBS and Nature. This one features hummingbirds!
Science Fair Help/Ask a Scientist Programs
I just came across a great resource through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute called “Ask a Scientist.” Students can ask scientists questions, get help with homework or science fair projects, and get career advice on topics in medicine, biology, animals, genetics, evolution and more.
The Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR) has a similar site that also delves into chemistry, math and physics, as well as biology, “Ask a Scientist (CCMR).”
The U.S. Department of Education also has an ask a scientist website called NEWTON.
-Dr. Michelle Anderson, MSP Advisor
Crunch Game Activity Materials
Included below are links to all the files necessary to run the Crunch Game activity discussed in MSP workshops. Email MSP Coordinator Rayelynn Connole (rconnole@mtech.edu) if you have trouble downloading the files, and she will send via email. These materials will eventually be posted to the Clark Fork Watershed Education Program website at cfwep.org as well.
Crunch Game Lesson Plan.doc(443.5 KB)
Crunch Game Rules.docx(265.43 KB)
Labels.doc(39 KB)
Bald Eagle.docx(47.14 KB)
Bull trout.docx(104.84 KB)
explaination card.pub(636 KB)
minnow.docx(66.43 KB)
plankton.docx(165.11 KB)
Pollution.docx(184.85 KB)
Rainstorm.docx(58.11 KB)
baldeagle.jpg(35.88 KB)
Bull Trout.jpg(38.78 KB)
macroinvertebrate_collage.jpg(48.13 KB)
minnow.bmp(960.05 KB)
plankton.jpg(17.31 KB)
pollution 2.jpg(30.31 KB)
pollution.bmp(1.2 MB)
pollution.jpg(55.11 KB)
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