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Science Olympiad Coaches Training September 28th at UCO

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Bob

          The Science Olympiad Manuals have arrived and it’s time to prepare for the 2013-14 tournament season.  Training for Division B and C Coaches as well as orientation training for Event Supervisors will occur Saturday, September … Continue reading →

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The Water Cycle for Kids

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Bob

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have teamed up to create a water-cycle diagram for schools. New!  Our interactive diagram allows you to “mouse around” the parts of the water cycle and … Continue reading →

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Sam Rhine Genetic Update Conference Returns to Oklahoma

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Bob

          Sam Rhine has crossed the country for 30+ years presenting the latest genetic information for high school students and their teachers.  He has also spoken to audiences in Toronto, Montreal, Tokyo, Vienna, Prague, St. Petersburg, Russia, and … Continue reading →

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Order Your Fall Conference Shirt NOW!

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Bob

Get in the Zone (Central Standards Time) The Official OSTA 2013 Fall Conference T-Shirt Price: $15 The shirt that all the Science Educators in Oklahoma will be jealous of this year! Order yours now and it will be waiting for you … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram, August 26, 2013

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Bob

Greetings Science Educators! (1)OKSci Virtual Professional Learning Network Begins Thursday We will be hosting the first state-wide virtual professional learning network gather for science educators this Thursday, August 29th! This will be time for Oklahoma science educators to connect and … Continue reading →

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Travel Award to attend NABT (National Association of Biology Teachers) Conference – Atlanta, GA (Nov. 20th – 23rd)

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Bob

          Motivated, energetic, enthusiastic science instructors at the high school and community college levels are invited to apply for travel awards to attend the 2013 Professional Development Conference of the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), to be … Continue reading →

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ACT Scores Show Increase in Oklahoma Reading Benchmarks

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Bob

OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 21, 2013) – ACT results released today show that more Oklahoma graduating seniors are ready for college and career than in previous years. According to ACT’s 2013 Condition of College and Career Readiness report, the percentage of the state’s 2013 … Continue reading →

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Student Test Score Study Presented to State Board of Education

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Bob

OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 20, 2013) – The Oklahoma State Department of Education announced today that the independent study to determine if student tests scores had been compromised by the two days of disruption this past spring is complete. The HumRRO Statistical … Continue reading →

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Oklahoman Named 2013 BELS Recipient

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Bob

The National Association of Biology Teachers is proud to name Benton Shriver as the recipient of the 2013 Biology Educator Leadership Scholarship (BELS). The BELS program was established to support early career teachers and active members of NABT who want to … Continue reading →

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OSTA Conference Keynote: Dr. Kerry Magruder

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Bob

Kerry Magruder, Curator and John H. and Drusa B. Cable Chair of the History of Science Collections at the University of Oklahoma will be the featured Keynote Speaker to open the 2013 OSTA Fall Professional Development Conference on November 2nd.  In addition … Continue reading →

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