Student Academy of Science :: Montgomery County Public Schools

SAS Activities & Recommendations
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Proudly supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Montgomery County Public School system.

-- Albert Einstein High School -- Sponsor: Ann Coren (Tel: 301-962-1045) 1. Field Trip to WR Grace Curtis Bay Manufacturing plant. Contact Person: Annette Kassa E-Mail: Annette.Kassa@grace.com
-- Damascus High School -- Sponsor: David McGaffin (Tel: 301-253-7071) 1. This chapter hosted two very good speakers: Dr. Keith Mintzer and Dr. Allen Richards. Dr. Mintzer is a Developmental Biologist and is able to speak on a variety of related topics. He can be reached at mintzerk@nhlbi.nih.gov and Dr. Richards works at Naval Medical Research Labs. He speaks on infectious diseases. He can be reached at RichardsA@navy.mil.
-- Magruder High School -- Sponsor: Donna Considine (Tel: 301-840-4642) 1. Field trip to Johns Hopkins Medical Center to see Ben Carson, M.D. Contact Info: Admissions Office (410-516-8171)
-- Walter Johnson High School -- Sponsor: Judy Ruppert (Tel: 301-571-6900) 1. Field Trip to Walter Reed Museum Contact Person: Dr. Ron Goor (Tel: 301-319-9038)
-- Northwest High School -- Sponsor: Dina S. Link (Tel: 301-601-4655) 1. Students Participated in a "real Life" simulation of a crime scene and analysis. Contact Dina Link for more information: 301-601-4655.
-- Rockville High School -- Sponsor: Dr. Sarah Daniel (Tel: 301- 279-8500) 1. Capital Science Lectures - Carnegie Institute Contact Number: 202-939-1122 2. CPR Certified Course Contact Person: Judy Carver (Tel: 301-279-6401) 3. Brain Bee & Brain Fair Contact Person: Dr. Norbert Myslinski (401-706-7258)
-- Watkins Mill High School -- Sponsor: Yvette Schere (Tel: 301-840-3968) 1. Biotechnology speaker from Montgomery College. Contact Person: Dr. Collins Jones (Tel: 301-279-5000) E-Mail: Cjones@mc.cc.md.us 2. 3D Protein Presentation Contact Person: Dr. Steve Bryant (Tel: 301-435-7792) E-Mail: Bryant@ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
-- Wootton High School -- Sponsor: Lesli Adler & Sanford Herzon (Tel: 301-279-8595) 1. The HHMI/NIH/MCPS Student Internship Program was designed to encourage educational advancement in science and increase opportunities for motivated junior and senior high school students to perform hands-on scientific research under the direction of experienced mentors. This is a competitive program. You need to be nominated by the science resource teacher. Selected students work with mentors at the NIH during the summer and following academic year. Web: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/intern/stp/overview.html 2. Intel Science Talent Search: Will award more than $1 million in scholarships and other programs that support high school science students. Deadlines are firm. See site for details. Web: www.sciserv.org/sts 3. Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology: Rising high school seniors are eligible to enter individual research projects in competition, and all high school students (grades 9-12) are eligible to enter team projects in competition. Deadlines are firm. See site for details. Web: www.siemens-foundation.org 4. BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD: Prestigious competition that offers a challenging opportunity to excel in Biology. Open to any high school student who is a US citizen. For more information and practice exams- check the web site. Web: www.cee.org/usabo 5. TOSHIBA AND NSTA EXPLORAVISION AWARDS. This program is for all interest and skill ability levels in grades k-12. Entrants must be Canadian citizen or US. Students work in groups of 3 or 4, select a technology and convey their vision to others through both a written description and five graphics simulating web pages. Check the site for details. Web: www.exploravision.org 6. MARYLAND JUNIOR SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM: University of Maryland is pleased to invite student delegates and their science teachers to the symposium presented by the College of Life Sciences, Computer and Physical Sciences, A. James Clark School of Engineering and the Office of Admissions. February 28 and March 1, 2005 at the National 4-H Council, Chevy Chase, Maryland. 10th - 12th grade students may present their research through PAPER or POSTER PRESENTATION. Presenters will be awarded cash prizes ranging from $50- $2000. Finalists will have the opportunity to attend the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. Check the web site for all forms and further information. Questions: maggie@umd.edu Web: www.life.umd.edu/jshs 7. YOUNG EPIDEMIOLOGY SCHOLARS: Win $50,000. Epidemiologists study populations, find patterns and solve health problems. Their work makes headlines and TV shows and saves lives. Are you a promising junior or senior who wants to make a difference? Submit a research report that sheds light on a health problem, using the methods employed by epidemiologists. The deadline for submission is Feb 1 at 5:00pm. For more information go to: Web: www.collegeboard.com/yes

Available Reading Materials
(Note: These books can be requested by calling or emailing Yvonne Soghomonian)
-- Books will be sent through the MCPS Pony

For Middle School Students:

TITLE	AUTHOR(S)	BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF BOOK
Assessing Hands-On Science	Janet Harley Brown & Richard J. Shavelson	Helpful guide to performance assessment of your students.
Teaching Middle School Students to Be Active Researchers	Judith M. Zorfass	This book offers middle school educators practical information about inquiry-based, interdisciplinary learning.
The Scientist Within You Vol.1	Rebecca Lowe Warren and Mary H. Thompson	Helping young people ages 8-13 discover science skills and history through hands-on experiments and activities inspired by the work of women scientists.
The Scientist Within You Vol.2	Rebecca Lowe Warren and Mary H. Thompson	Helping young people ages 10-15 discover science skills and history through hands-on experiments and activities inspired by the work of women scientists from around the world.
Science Experiments By the Hundreds	Julia H. Cothron, Ronald N. Giese and Richard J. Rezba	Through numerous experiments involving materials commonly found within homes, students learn the basic parts of an experiment, strategies for writing safe procedures, methods for analyzing data, and effective ways to write about and present experimental results.
The Truth about Science (A Curriculum for Developing Young Scientists)	Kathryn Kelsay and Ashley Steel	Give middle school students the lowdown on how real scientists work! This set of 40 daily, linked activities has students come up with their own testable questions, draw up an experimental design, analyze data, and communicate their findings in a professional way.

For Both High School and Middle School Students:

TITLE	AUTHOR(S)	BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF BOOK
Adviser, Teacher, Role Model, Friend	National Academy Press Washington, D.C. 1997	If you are a teacher, administrator, or career adviser in science and engineering, this guide offers helpful advice on how you can become a better mentor to your students.
Assessing Student Understanding in Science	Sandra K. Enger and Robert E. Yager	This book is packed full of methods for assessing students understanding in science based on the National Science Education Standards adopted by the National Research Council.
Extraordinary Women Scientists	Darlene R. Stille	This book tells the stories of women in the field of science and engineering and how their inventions have changed our lives.
Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Science and Mathematics	Susan Loucks-Horsley, Nancy Love, et al.	This book guides professional developers, administrators, and teacher leaders to design learning experiences for teachers that are directly linked to improving student learning.
Learning and Assessing Science Process Skills	Richard K. Rezba, Constance Sprague and Ronald L. Fiel	This book gives you, the teacher the skills you need to develop a hands-on activities for your students.
Students and Research 3rd edition	Julia H. Cothron, Ronald N. Giese & Richard J. Rezba	A practical strategies for science classrooms and competitions. It also expands your students' ability to inquire and discover science and research.
Practicing Science (The Investigative Approach in College Science Teaching)	The National Science Teachers Association Press	This collection of articles shows how colleges and university professors used investigative learning or inquiry-based instruction to introduce students to the process of science.

For High School Students:

TITLE	AUTHOR(S)	BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF BOOK
America's Top Resumes for America's Top Jobs	Michael Farr with Louise M. Kursmark	It contains a wide variety of writing styles and designs of resumes for new graduates, executives and managers and many more jobs.
America's Top Medical, Education & Human Services Jobs 3rd Edition	J. Michael Farr	An essential reference for career changers, students, job seekers, employers, counselors, and those seeking upward mobility in their career.
America's Top Medical, Education & Human Services Jobs 5th Edition	J. Michael Farr	A detailed information on 88 major jobs at all levels of education and training. It also provides the skills needed, education and training required and advancement opportunities.
American Profiles (Contemporary Women Scientists)	Lisa Yount	This book reveals the story of women scientists each from a different ethnic background and contribution they have made to science in the 20th century.
American Profiles (Women Scientists)	Nancy Veglahn	Women Scientists chronicles the lives and achievements of 11 women who overcame these perceptions and fought not only to make scientific breakthroughs but also to earn respect in a male-dominated field.
A to Z of Women in Science and Math	Lisa Yount	This book profiles more than 150 women who throughout history and throughout the world have fought against stereotypes and in doing so have forged new discoveries and theories that have changes the way we view science.
African & African American Women of Science	Leonard Berbstein, Alan Winkler & Linda Zierdt-Warshaw	This book rounds out your science courses with fifteen biographies of women who overcame racial and gender discrimination to become stars in their scientific field. Each biography is followed by an experiment and hands-on activities for you to enjoy.
Best Jobs for the 21st Century	J. Michael Farr & LaVerne L. Ludden	It provides an insightful information you need to know in career choice.
Careers for Scientific Types & Others with Inquiring Minds	Jan Goldberg	Careers for Scientific Types gives you the chance to explore a range of career options that make the most of your natural scientific abilities.
Ferguson's Careers in Focus	Ferguson Publication Co.	This book gives the reader the requirements, salary and contact information in career of science.
Careers in Science (17 mins Video)	Cambridge Educational	This video takes a look at the different types of careers in science, it rewards and the responsibility that comes along with it.
Health Services (15 mins Video)	Cambridge Educational	This video looks at the background requirements and the reward of careers in education, health services and others.
Careers in Science	Thomas A. Easton	Careers in Science provides you with all the information you need to make an informed choice about your career and your future.
Creating Your High School Resume	Kathryn Kreamer Troutman	A Step-by-Step guide to preparing an effective resume for college and career.
Latino Women of Science	Leonard Berbstein, Alan Winkler & Linda Zierdt-Warshaw	This book rounds out your science courses with fifteen biographies of women who overcame racial and gender discrimination to become stars in their scientific field. Each biography is followed by an experiment and hands-on activities for you to enjoy.
Multicultural Women of Science	Leonard Berbstein, Alan Winkler & Linda Zierdt-Warshaw	Multicultural Women of Science round out the science curriculum with the contributions of thirty-seven women in all areas of science and of varied ethnic groups who share a common passion for bettering the world through science and technology.
Peterson's Job Opportunities for Health & Science Majors	Peterson's	This provides the reader with samples of interview questions, resumes and contact information.
Scientists and Doctors	Laurie Lindop	This book gives the reader the history and discoveries of women scientist and doctors who have contributed to humankind.
The Yale Guide to Careers in Medicine & the Health Professions	Edited by Robert M. Donaldson, Jr., M.D., Kathleen S. Lundgren, M.DIV., & Howard M. Spiro, M.D	It's an informative guide to choosing a career in medicine and the health profession.
Internship Success	Marianne Ehrlich Green	Real-world, step-by-step advice on getting the most out of your internship.

Resource Books for Teachers Only:

TITLE	AUTHOR(S)	BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF BOOK
Multiple Intelligences and Student Achievement: Success Stories from Six Schools	Linda Campbell and Bruce Campbell	This book provides educators who are new to Multiple Intelligences theory with solid achievement data and curricular formats to support, inform and insure their work.
Finding Your Leadership Style (A Guide For Educators	Jeffery Glanz	The author of this book talks about the seven types of leaderships and how it should be put to work in the area of teaching and many other areas.
Same-Day Resume (Write an Effective Resume in an Hour)	Michael Farr	This book provides the reader with helpful ways to write up an effective resume.
Expert Resumes for Teachers and Educators	Wendy S. Enelow and Louise M. Kursmark	This book provides the reader with samples of resumes for all kinds of educational position.