Student Projects - Elementary Level

2019

Sharon Amon

Abstracts:

VanSpronsen, A., S. Mattox, and S. Amon. 2019. Using Legos to Model Impacts and Benefits of Dams, National Science Teachers Association regional conference, p. 45.

VanSpronsen, A., A. Amon, and S. Mattox. 2019. Impacts and Benefits of Construction and Removal of Dams, Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference Program, p. 55.

Tori Fowler

Abstracts:

Fowler, T. 2019. Using Models and Images to Teach Shapes and Kinds of Land and Bodies of Water, Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference Program, p. 43.

Mattox, S. and T. Fowler. Teaching Shapes and Kinds of Land and Bodies of Water Using Model and Images, National Science Teachers Association regional conference, p. 39.

Amanda VanSpronsen

Abstracts:

VanSpronsen, A., S. Mattox, and S. Amon. 2019. Using Legos to Model Impacts and Benefits of Dams, National Science Teachers Association regional conference, p. 45.

VanSpronsen, A., A. Amon, and S. Mattox. 2019. Impacts and Benefits of Construction and Removal of Dams, Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference Program, p. 55.

2017

Meleah Bazen

Presentations:

Dobson, C., M. Bazen, M. McAree, and T. Pierson. 2017. Forest for the trees: 5E lesson addresses NGSS. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Meghan Cleveland

Presentations:

Davis, A., M. Cleveland, and S. Mattox. 2017. Using models to teach shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water. National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

Adea Davis

Presentations:

Davis, A., M. Cleveland, and S. Mattox. 2017. Using models to teach shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water. National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

Meredith Lane

Honors Thesis:

Lane, M. and J. Henderleiter. 2017. Animal adaptation card game in elementary science. Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Mara McAree

Presentations:

Dobson, C., M. Bazen, M. McAree, and T. Pierson. 2017. Forest for the trees: 5E lesson addresses NGSS. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Taylor Pierson

Presentations:

Dobson, C., M. Bazen, M. McAree, and T. Pierson. 2017. Forest for the trees: 5E lesson addresses NGSS. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

2016

Alexa Forgette

Presentations:

Dobson, C., A. Forgette, and C. Vanderzwaag. 2016. Flying fruit: Science in action! G3 Camp, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Brooke Ramsey

Presentations:

Ramsey, B and S. Mattox. 2016. Small eruptions with big impacts: An Eyjafjallaokull-like eruption in U.S.? Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.

Christina Sobolak

Presentations:

Sobolak, C. and S. Mattox. 2016. Update on credit-by-exam at Michigan high schools for university physical geology. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.

Claire Sobolak

Presentations:

Sobolak, C. 2016. An integrated approach to teaching the geology of the cascade volcanoes. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.

Casey Vanderzwaag

Presentations:

Dobson, C., A. Forgette, and C. Vanderzwaag. 2016. Flying fruit: Science in action! G3 Camp, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Sarah Van Goor

Presentations:

Van Goor, S. 2016. An integrated approach to teaching metamorphic rocks of Michigan. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.

2015

Emily Kelly

Presentations:
Dobson, C. and E. Kelly. 2015. Spork and beans! G3 Camp, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Stephanie (Haley) Oostdyk

Publications:
Dobson, C., S. Oostdyk, and P. Radtke. 2013. Next Generation Science Standards: Lost in the woods? Science Scope, 37(1):53-59.

Presentations:
Dobson, C., S. Haley, and P. Radtke. 2015. Next Generation Science Standards: Lost in the woods? National Science Teachers Association National Conference, Chicago, IL.

Dobson, C. and S. Haley. 2013. Next Generation Science Standards: Lost in the woods? Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Ypsilanti, MI.

Dobson, C., S. Haley, and P. Radtke. 2012. Next Generation Science Standards: Lost in the woods? Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Dobson, C. and S. Haley. 2012. Global climate change and integrated science. National Science Teachers Association National Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Patricia Radtke

Publications:
Dobson, C., S. Oostdyk, and P. Radtke. 2013. Next Generation Science Standards: Lost in the woods? Science Scope, 37(1):53-59.

Presentations:
Dobson, C., S. Haley, and P. Radtke. 2015. Next Generation Science Standards: Lost in the woods? National Science Teachers Association National Conference, Chicago, IL.

Dobson, C., S. Haley, and P. Radtke. 2012. Next Generation Science Standards: Lost in the woods? Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

2014

Alicia Bennett

Publications:
Dobson, C. and A. Bennett. 2014. The biodiversity invasion: 5E lesson addresses NGSS. MSTA Journal, 59(1):52-61.

Presentations:
Bennett, A. and C. Dobson. 2007. Biodiversity invasion. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Dan Postema

Publications:
Dobson, C. and D. Postema. 2014. The amazing ecology of terrestrial isopods: Third-grade students investigate roly-polies to learn about ecosystems. Science and Children, 51(7):60-66.

Presentations:
Postema, D. 2009. Alien invaders underneath logs! Exploring pillbug habitat and behavior. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI.

Postema, D., T. Klumpel, and C. Dobson. 2008. Teach inquiry and ecology using pillbugs. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Sara Tiesenga

Presentations:
Dobson, C. and S. Tiesenga. 2014. Flying fruit: Science in action! G3 Camp, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Woller-Skar, M., N. Rogness, and S. Tiesenga. 2013. Kisses in the classroom. Super Science Saturday, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Dobson, C. and S. Tiesenga. 2013. Flying fruit: Science in action! G3 Camp, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Barbara Wheeler

Presentations:
Wheeler, B. and S. Mattox. 2014. Can I grow enough trees to offset my carbon footprint? Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.

2013

Stacey (Arehart) Brusselmans

Publications:
Dobson, C., S. Brusselmans, S. Ruddy, and J. Swidorski. 2013. Forest for the trees: 5E lesson addresses NGSS. 2013. MSTA Journal, 58(2):1-8.

Presentations:
Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2008. Seeing the forest for the trees. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2007. Forest ecology in the classroom. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2007. Forest ecology in the classroom. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI. Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2006. Seeing the forest for the trees. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Sasha Ruddy

Publications:
Dobson, C., S. Brusselmans, S. Ruddy, and J. Swidorski. 2013. Forest for the trees: 5E lesson addresses NGSS. 2013. MSTA Journal, 58(2):1-8.

Presentations:
Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2008. Seeing the forest for the trees. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2007. Forest ecology in the classroom. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2007. Forest ecology in the classroom. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2006. Seeing the forest for the trees. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Jennifer Swidorski

Publications:
Dobson, C., S. Brusselmans, S. Ruddy, and J. Swidorski. 2013. Forest for the trees: 5E lesson addresses NGSS. 2013. MSTA Journal, 58(2):1-8.

Presentations:
Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2008. Seeing the forest for the trees. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2007. Forest ecology in the classroom. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2007. Forest ecology in the classroom. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Arehart, S., S. Ruddy, J. Swidorski, and C. Dobson. 2006. Seeing the forest for the trees. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

2012

Jessica Ketelaar

Presentations:
Mattox, S. and J. Ketelaar. 2012. Teaching basic mineralogy and map skills while searching for a diamond deposit. National Science Teachers Association National Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Ketelaar, J. and S. Mattox. 2011. Finding your diamond deposit. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

2011

Samantha Haugen

Posters:
Haugen, S., S. Newenhouse, D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2011. Inquiry instruction: The more you know, the less you think you know. American Chemical Society National Meeting, Anaheim, CA.

Sherri Newenhouse

Alisa Scott

Presentations:
Dobson, C., S. Haley, A. Scott, and E. Naegle. 2011. Global climate change and integrated science. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Naegle, E., S. Haley, A. Scott, and C. Dobson. 2010. Global climate change and integrated science. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Stephanie Standriff

Publications:
Standriff, S. 2011. Sound and vibrations. MSTA Journal, 56(2):48-54.

Standriff, S. and S. Mattox, 2010. Water here, water there, water is everywhere! MSTA Journal, 55(2):72-29.

Presentations:
Mattox, S. and S. Standriff. 2012. Modeling the melting of permafrost by climate change with data from Thermochron iButtons. National Science Teachers Association National Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Standriff, S. and S. Mattox, 2011. Modeling the melting of permafrost by climate change. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Standriff, S. and S. Mattox. 2011. Modeling the melting of permafrost by climate change. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Caitlin Wolfinger

Publications:

Wolfinger, C., S. Mattox, and K. Jenerou. 2011. Representation of gender and race of scientists in children's earth science trade books. MSTA Journal, 56(2):19-22.

Presentations:
Wolfinger, C. and S. Mattox. 2007. Identifying gender and racial bias in children's earth science trade books. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI.

2010

Michelle Frasco

Publications:
Frasco, M. and C. Dobson. 2010. Moss, beech trees, and stemflow: Integrated science. MSTA Journal, 55(1):27-35.

Presentations:
Frasco, M. and S. Mattox. 2009. Activities to discover your students' perceptions of geologic time. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI.

Frasco, M. and S. Mattox. 2008. Students' conceptions and misconceptions about the age of geologic materials and character and timing of geologic ages. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Frasco, M. 2008. Overcoming barriers in geoscience education at the elementary level. Student Summer Scholars Showcase, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Stacia (Schipper) Herson

Publications:
Schipper, S. and S. Mattox. 2010. Using Google Earth to study the basic characteristics of volcanoes. Science Scope, 34(3):28-37.

Presentations:
Schipper, S. and S. Mattox. 2010. Using on-going eruptions to study the basic characteristics of volcanoes. National Science Teachers Association National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Mattox, S. and S. Schipper. 2010. Using on-going eruptions to study the basic characteristics of volcanoes. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, MI.

Posters:
Schipper, S. 2010. Using on-going eruptions to study the basic characteristics of volcanoes. Student Scholars Day, Grand Valley State University, MI.

Nicole Kildau

Publications:
Russo, J., S. Mattox, and N. Kildau. 2010. Predicting the timing and location of the next Hawaiian volcano. Science Scope, 33(5):32-38.

Presentations:
Russo, J., S. Mattox, and N. Kildau. 2008. Predicting the timing and location of the next major Hawaiian volcano. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Joseph Russo

Publications:
Russo, J., S. Mattox, and N. Kildau. 2010. Predicting the timing and location of the next Hawaiian volcano. Science Scope, 33(5):32-38.

Presentations:
Russo, J. and S. Mattox. 2009. Exploring the timing and location of the next Hawaiian volcano. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI.

Russo, J., S. Mattox, and N. Kildau. 2008. Predicting the timing and location of the next major Hawaiian volcano. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Leslie Wampler

Publications:
Wampler, L. and C. Dobson. 2010. Helicopter seeds and hypotheses...that's funny! Republished as a chapter in Tried and True: Time-Tested Activities for Middle School, ed. by Liftig, I., NSTA Press, National Science Teachers Association.

Wampler, L. and C. Dobson. 2010. Helicopter seeds and hypotheses...that's funny! Republished as a chapter in The Frugal Science Teacher, PreK-5, ed. by Froschauer, L., NSTA Press, National Science Teachers Association.

Wampler, L. and C. Dobson. 2010. Helicopter seeds and hypotheses...that's funny! Republished as a chapter in The Frugal Science Teacher, 6-9, ed. by Froschauer, L., NSTA Press, National Science Teachers Association.

Wampler, L. and C. Dobson. 2008. Helicopter seeds and hypotheses...that's funny! Science Scope, 32(1):72-74.

Presentations:
Wampler, L. and C. Dobson. 2009. Helicopter seeds and hypotheses...that's funny! Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI.

Wampler, L. and C. Dobson. 2008. Helicopter seeds and hypotheses...that's funny! Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

2009

Jamie Cummings

Publications:
Cummings, J. and S. Mattox. 2009. The importance of poop (coprolites). MSTA Journal, 54(2):56-59.

Rachael Gonsior

Presentations:
Gonsior, R. and C. Dobson. 2009. What every non-science major should know about teaching science. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

2008

Allie Davis

Publications:
Davis, A. 2008. Birds and dinosaurs: How do we know they are related? Evolution in the Classroom: Teachers Resources 2008 CD, The Geological Society of America.

Emily Dryer

Publications:
Dryer, E. and S. Mattox. 2008. Is it a Horse? Of Course. MSTA Journal, 53(2):47-50.

Presentations:
Vandyke, K., E. Dreyer, D. Pas, and S. Mattox. 2008. Using trade books to teach about soils, gold, and the evolution of horses. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Heather Hill

Publications:
Hill, H. 2008. Fossil vertebrates from land to water (Tiktaalik lab). Evolution in the Classroom: Teachers Resources 2008 CD, The Geological Society of America.

Tameron Klumpel

Presentations:
Postema, D., T. Klumpel, and C. Dobson. 2008. Teach inquiry and ecology using pillbugs. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Diane Pas

Publications:
Pas, D. and S. Mattox. 2008. Digging up dirt. MSTA Journal, 53(2):44-46.

Crystal Robinson

Publications:
Robinson, C. 2008. Exploring the evolution of sharks. Evolution in the Classroom: Teachers Resources 2008 CD, The Geological Society of America.

Kari Vandyke

Publications:
Vandyke, K. and S. Mattox. 2008. Going for the gold. MSTA Journal, 53(2):51-54.

2007

Melissa Arsulowicz

Presentations:
Arsulowicz, M., S. Mattox, and Z. Schaefer. 2007. Connecting modern fish to their ancient ancestors. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI.

Tonia Brower

Presentations:
Brower, T., S. Joseph, C. VanderVelde, and S. Mattox. 2007. Using topographic maps to explore volcanoes. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI.

Ashley Capps

Publications:
Capps, A. and C. Dobson. 2007. Life science arcade addresses standards. MSTA Journal, 52(2):55.

Presentations:
Capps, A. and C. Dobson. 2007. Life science arcade. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Capps, A. and C. Dobson. 2006. Science arcade games. Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI. (no photo)

Danielle Leys

Presentations:
Leys, D. and S. Mattox. 2007. Exploring students conceptions and misconceptions of volcanoes. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI.

Eric Laney

Publications:
Laney, E. and S. Mattox. 2007. Using simple 3-D clay models to understand the paths taken by lava flows, mudflows, and pyroclastic flows. Science Scope, 30(3):22-25.

Andrea Palazzolo

Publications:
Zeeff, C., A. Palazzolo, and C. Dobson. 2007. Doing sophisticated science simply: Help students understand the nature and methods of science. Science Scope, 31(2):72-73.

Zakary Schaefer

Christina VanderVelde

Presentations:
Brower, T., S. Essenmacher, C. VanderVelde, and S. Mattox. 2007. Using topographic maps to explore volcanoes. National Science Teachers Association Northern/Midwestern Area Conference, Detroit, MI.

Colleen Zeeff

Publications:
Zeeff, C., A. Palazzolo, and C. Dobson. 2007. Doing sophisticated science simply: Help students understand the nature and methods of science. Science Scope, 31(2):72-73.

Mattox, S. and Zeeff, C. 2006. The great quake of 1906. Science and Children, 44(2):14-16.

2006

Mary Bliss

Publications:
Bliss, M. and S. Mattox. 2006. Is this a normal winter? MSTA Journal, 51(1):5-13.

Presentations:
Sullivan, S., M. Bliss, K. Kidwell, and S. Mattox. 2006. Engaging middle school students in analysis/evaluation of weather data. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.

Patrick Coffey

Publications:
Coffey, P. and S. Mattox. 2006. Take a tumble: Weathering and erosion using a tock tumbler . Science Scope, 29(6):33-37.

Megan Gauss

Publications:
Gauss, M. and C. Dobson. 2006. The biodiversity box: Inquiry science at the elementary level. MSTA Journal, 51(2):31-32.

Presentations:
Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2006. Teach ecology with the Five Es. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2005. Multiple ideas for making ecology fun! Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mi.

Jared Green

Presentations:
Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2006. Teach ecology with the Five Es. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2005. Multiple ideas for making ecology fun! Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mi.

Jenna Jones

Presentations:
Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2006. Teach ecology with the Five Es. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2005. Multiple ideas for making ecology fun! Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mi.

Kristen Kidwell

Kristen Kidwell Presentations:
Sullivan, S., M. Bliss, K. Kidwell, and S. Mattox. 2006. Engaging middle school students in analysis/evaluation of weather data. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.

Lauren Neilson

Presentations:
Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2006. Teach ecology with the Five Es. Fire Up! Student Conference, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.

Gauss, M., J. Green, J. Jones, L. Neilson, and C. Dobson. 2005. Multiple ideas for making ecology fun! Fall Science Update, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mi.

2005

Pamela Hendershot

Publications:
Joseph, J., S. Tlachac, and P. Hendershot. 2005. Science games for the upper elementary and middle school classrooms. MSTA Journal, 50(2):31-34.

Shannon (Sullivan) Jameson

Publications:
Sullivan, S. and S. Mattox, 2005. Is Punxsutawney Phil Right? Using Groundhog Day to Teach Statistics and the Nature of Science. MSTA Journal, 50(1):26-29.

Lisa Richardson

Posters:
Mattox, S. and L. Richardson. 2005. Viewing the geologic timeline from the perspective of integrated science. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.

Sara Tlachac

Publications:
Joseph, J., S. Tlachac, and P. Hendershot. 2005. Science games for the upper elementary and middle school classrooms. MSTA Journal, 50(2):31-34.

Christine Webster

Publications:
Mattox, S. and C. Webster. 2005. Modeling geyser eruptions in the classroom. Science Scope, 28(7):42-45.

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