Welcome to MESTAAre you new to teaching Earth Science and need some help? Do you want to go on awesome field trips? Need any rocks and minerals for your classroom? Then you've come to the right place! |
About UsThe Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association (MESTA) was founded in 1967. The organization consists of members teaching in the field of Earth and Space Science at the K-12 and college levels. Not a member? Join MESTA for the low cost of just $10 per year. Mission Statement Our mission is to help provide educators with up to date information, materials, and credible references to assist with the teaching of Earth and Space Science classes. Donate to MESTA In the K-12 classroom, it is becoming increasingly more important to provide authentic learning experiences that will enable students to develop an understanding of Earth Science. Your support of MESTA is vital in helping to prepare students to become the decision makers of tomorrow. Please consider the opportunity to "pay it forward" and help support Earth and Space Science teachers in Michigan. MESTA is a registered 501(c)3 organization. Account Profile: Please keep your MESTA account profile up to date! Click here for assistance with how to do this. | Member BenefitsMESTA provides members in good standing with the following benefits: * Classroom mini-grants to $500 (Stoney Grants) * Summer field conferences * Providing teacher materials via our Free & Inexpensive shop, Rock Shop, and Rock Raffles * Field scholarships to $1000 * Help justify/defend Earth Science education * Annual MESTA conference (providing field activities and classroom workshops) * The Michigan Earth Scientist journal, published quarterly (Note: you must be logged into your MESTA account to view the journals) * Annual awards (Cranson Field Scholarship, Outstanding Michigan Earth Science Teacher, Salotti Earth Science Education, Weinle Heart of MESTA) * Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association Facebook page and YouTube channel * Teacher workshops Keep up with Earth Science issues at a national level through the National Earth Science Teachers Association (http://nestanet.org) | Information on careers in the Geosciences Click here for information. Information on Science Literacy, Climate Change, and the justification for teaching Earth Science Click here for information related to Science Literacy. Click here for information related to Climate Change. Click here for assistance with the justification for teaching Earth Science. Upcoming Conferences / Field Trips North Shore Lake Superior Adventure July 31-Aug 5, 2025 *Find out more about this summer's Superior Adventure trip (click here). MDSTA Conference - October 18, 2025 at Macomb Intermediate School District |
Our Active EarthAccess current Earth Science data about earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, severe weather, wild fires, tides and currents, droughts, solar and lunar eclipses, daily stream flow, and space weather.
Mauna Loa - Hawaii (USGS) | Calendar of EventsMESTA Board Meeting - May 3, 2025 at Judy Ruddock's home (Mt. Morris, MI) Michigan Basin Geological Society Meeting - May 6, 2025 at East Lansing Public Library North Shore Lake Superior Adventure - (click here for details) July 31- Aug 5, 2025 MESTA Rock Party - September 6, 2025 at EMU Fish Lake Biological Station (near Lapeer, MI) Great Lakes Star Gaze - September 25-28, 2025 at Gladwin, MI MDSTA Conference - October 18, 2025 at Macomb Intermediate School District |
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Earth Science Rocks! Or in this case, minerals. MESTA members descended on the Hot Springs, Arkansas on Memorial Day weekend to collect quartz crystals. |
