Monthly Archives: August 2009

Read a Good Book Lately?

Read a Good Book Lately? Sometimes there¹s just nothing as cozy as curling up with a good storybook. Whether you prefer turning real pages or virtual pages, you will enjoy the five spacey storybooks on The Space Place. Joining our … Continue reading

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EOI Calculator Policy Changed

(announced by OSDE, August 27, 2009) The items on the Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Biology I assessments are designed so that calculators are not required to solve any of the problems.  All tasks can be solved without the … Continue reading

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INSPIRE application re-opened for a limited time

I hope you are having a great day. The INSPIRE application has re-opened for a limited time of two weeks (included in info below).  Please pass this on to any students in grades 9-12 in our JSC 8-state region. We … Continue reading

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MyScience: Connecting With 21st Century Students

OSTA 2009 Fall Staff Development Conference Saturday, November 7, 2009 Howell Hall, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond It’s Not Too Early to Register! Register now and avoid the rush.  Pre-conference registration is only $35 and includes the OSTA Awards Luncheon … Continue reading

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August Janagram

Science News from OSDE Science Director Jana Rowland Field Trip Grants Available The Target Corporation has announced that it will award 5,000 field trip grants of up to $800 each for the coming K-12 school year. Managed by Scholarship America, … Continue reading

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OSDE Student Assessment Documents Update

Please see the very important information listed below from the Assessment Office.  Be sure to download the Blueprints for the assessed science grades/content and also download the new performance level descriptors. These documents will be very valuable as you plan … Continue reading

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EVOLVING STANDARDS (from NCSE Education Update)

How is evolution faring in state science education standards? NCSE’s Louise S. Mead and Anton Mates pored over the latest standards in all fifty states. In a new study forthcoming in the journal Evolution: Education and Outreach, they report, “The … Continue reading

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Conference on “Best Practices in ESD”

Invitation for Nominations/Applications Fulbright Japan is pleased to announce a conference to be held in Portland, Oregon during the period November 1-6, 2009 on the theme “Best Practices in ESD (Education for Sustainable Development).”  The conference will be the inaugural event for a … Continue reading

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Resources For The Generations: A Workshop For K-12 Earth Science Teachers

Sponsored By The University Of Tulsa Geosciences Department October 10, 2009 For The AAPG Midcontinent Meeting Hosted By The Tulsa Geological Society and Celebrating Earth Science Week Description: This workshop will present two topics and a short field trip in the … Continue reading

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BioBlitz! 2009, September 18-19

BioBlitz! 2009, September 18-19 Robbers Cave State Park and Wildlife Management Area Online Registration Now Open! Information for Volunteer Scientists Schedule of Events Nestled in the wooded hills of eastern Oklahoma, Robbers Cave was once the hideout for bandits. But … Continue reading

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