State Affiliate of the National Science Teachers Association

Whats New
  • December LASER is now available in the newsletter section
  • The January 2012 E-Blast #2 is now available in the E-Blast section

LSTA is an organization of Louisiana science educators dedicated to the advancement of scientific literacy at all levels.

Encouraging lifelong learning is central to its mission.

From the President..

Tera LaPrarie

Greetings! I am very excited to serve as the new LSTA President. I look forward to working with the newly elected board members. We plan to continue the traditions of the organization in promoting science education and providing the services our members need to enhance science education.

Thanks to all of you who attended, presented, presided and/or volunteered during the NSTA Conference in New Orleans. A special thanks to all of those who took on leadership roles to plan and organize the conference. Through your numerous hours of hard work and dedication to our profession, the conference was a success in providing great learning opportunities for educators in our region.

Continue to check out the LSTA website (www.lsta.info) for the most up to date information on area workshops, conferences, grants, and classroom resources. Also, on the website you can find the contact information for your Regional Representative. Many of you have innovative teaching ideas. Please share those ideas and accomplishments with others around the state by contacting your Regional Representative. We would love to hear ALL of the great things occurring in Louisiana schools, communities, and organizations!

Planning is underway for the 2012 LATM/LSTA Joint Conference. The conference will be held in Shreveport on November 5-7. So mark your calendars now!

I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday season!

Tera LaPrarie

Hurricane Bowl 2012

Are you Prepaired?
Don't get BLOWN AWAY !!
Hurricane Bowl 2012 is Headed toward you.
Projected landfall is Ocean Springs, MS
Projected date is Feburary 4, 2012.
Track it Here !

CALLING ALL K-12 TEACHERS AND INFORMAL EDUCATORS!

There’s a spot on one of our Gulf of Mexico Foundation expeditions with YOUR name on it!

APPLY NOW!
Check out our website for more information, plus exciting videos and pictures!

"DUOY: http://www.gulfmex.org/education-training/down-under-out-yonder/"

"IWWE: http://www.gulfmex.org/education-training/intercoastal-waterways-wetland-expedition/"

Intracoastal Waterway Wetlands Expedition (IWWE)

Explore habitats & communities along Gulf coast, while learning importance of balancing both the environment and economy.

Read more here! WHEN:
  • Application download for Spring Trip: March 11-16, 2012; Application DEADLINE: February 13, 2012
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  • Application download for Summer I Trip: June 10-15, 2012; Application DEADLINE: April 20, 2012
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  • Application download for Summer II Trip: June 17-22, 2012; Application DEADLINE: April 20, 2012
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    COST: ONLY $100 plus travel to and from Freeport, TX. Everything else is covered once aboard the vessel.

    Down Under, Out Yonder (DUOY)

    Dive into the depths of the Flower Garden Banks and explore the Gulf’s coral reef treasures.

    WHEN:
  • July 6-11, 2012; Application deadline: February 27, 2012
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    COST: $250, plus travel to and from Freeport, TX. Everything else is covered once aboard the vessel.

    REQUIREMENTS: MUST be diver certified plus provide own equipment (minus tank).