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Christine Cloud, Great Lakes Math and Science Center Coordinator

Great Lakes Math and Science Center

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Building a 21st Century workforce by inspiring and nurturing excellence in mathematics and science for all Michigan schools, students, teachers, and communities.
The Great Lakes Math and Science Center is one of  33 regional centers throughout the state created by the Michigan Legislature to elevate mathematics and science education for all students in Michigan.

Science Resources:
Elementary Science

Middle School Science

Coleopterist's Society's Youth Incentive Award for 7th-12th grade students
Deadline: November 1, 2011

High School Science
Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology
In partnership with the College Board, the Siemens Foundation established the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology to foster students' understanding of the value of scientific study and inform their consideration of future careers in these disciplines. To participate in the competition, students must take part in a research project, either as an individual or as a member of a team. Individual projects promote independent research; team projects foster collaborative research efforts as well as individual contributions to the cooperative endeavor. Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000 to $100,000. The Siemens Competition is open to high school students who are citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) of the United States. Registration and updated instructions for the 2011 Siemens Competition are now available.
Deadline: Every individual or team entering a research project in the Competition must register online prior to the project submission deadline date of October 3, 2011.

General Science Sites
Kids' Science Challenge
The Kids' Science Challenge, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and Pulse of the Planet, is a nationwide annual competition in which students in grades 3-6 submit experiments and problems for real scientists and engineers to solve. An online video provides an overview of this year's challenge topics: Zero Waste, Animal Smarts and Meals on Mars. Through the video, students will learn what the scientists and engineers are challenging them to do: to come up with ideas or inventions that no one has thought of before. 
Deadline: Ongoing, beginning in October 2011.
National Youth Day 4-H
Deadline: October 5, 2011
America's Home Energy Education Challenge
NSTA and the U.S. Department of Energy opened registration for America's Home Energy Education Challenge (AHEEC)-a nationwide student contest to help families save money by saving energy at home. AHEEC will engage students in elementary and middle schools to make smarter energy choices that reduce U.S. reliance on fossil fuels and put money back in their parents' pockets. This initiative aims to educate America's youth about the benefits of energy efficiency, motivate students to play a more active role in how their families use energy, and help families across the country reduce their energy bills.
Deadline: Official registration for the Challenge ends October 7, 2011. Students, teachers, and principals are encouraged to register to participate. Participation in America's Home Energy Education Challenge will be broken into two parts, the Home Energy Challenge and the Energy Fitness Award. Each is designed to encourage students to learn about science and home energy savings.
Earth Science Week Contests for students
Deadline: October 9-15, 2011
Coleopterist's Society's Youth Incentive Award for 7th-12th grade students
Deadline: November 1, 2011
Poster Contest Features National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges
The Engineering Education Service Center announced its Fall 2011 poster contest, themed around the NAE's Grand Challenges for Engineering. Entries should be "fun, motivational, and inspire students to pursue a degree in engineering, technology, math and/or science," according the contest website. The contest is geared toward high school and college students - though anyone can enter - and the winner will receive $200.
Deadline: November 4, 2011

Math Resources:
Elementary Math
Arcademic Skill Builders

Middle/High School Math

High School Math
Need Help with Algebra?
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Free graphing calculator for your computer
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productCategory/us_sdk.html
Graphing calculator How-To tutorial
http://www.brookscole.com/math_d/special_features/ext/ti_shock/index.html

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