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2014 Oklahoma Arbor Week Poster Contest

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Bob

  Trees are Terrific…in all shapes and sizes! Oklahoma Forestry Services invites all Oklahoma 5th grade students to participate in the 2014 Oklahoma Arbor Week Poster Contest! The contest is designed to teach today’s children about the importance of trees … Continue reading →

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OWP Write to Learn Workshop

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Bob

    Oklahoma Writing Project Write to Learn Back-to-School Conference As schools prepare for Common Core Assessments, come learn about writing activities to integrate into your current curriculum and school day.  All sessions will provide packets of resources, current research and … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma’s 2013 OBTA Recipient Announced

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Bob

Congratulations to Oklahoma’s 2013 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award recipient, veteran Norman High School teacher, Deborah Hill. Ms. Hill has been an invaluable faculty member at Norman High School for the past seventeen years.  She has also taught at West Mid … Continue reading →

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OSDE Board Receives Grade 5 and 8 OCCT Cut Scores

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Bob

During the late July meeting of the Oklahoma State Board of Education, SDE staff presented the results of grades 5 and 8 Science and Writing Standard setting that was completed earlier in the month.   Standard setting is the process that … Continue reading →

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This Weeks TiffanyGram

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Bob

I know many of you are preparing your classrooms for the beginning of school and preparing lesson plans. Last week I shared a few of the new K20alt Lessons developed by K20 specialists and Oklahoma teachers that might assist you … Continue reading →

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Request a Free Chemistry Activity Kit from the American Chemical Society!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Bob

About the Kit This free kit is intended for students in grades 4–8 for use in the classroom with the guidance of a teacher. The kit contains a teacher’s guide with a fully-developed lesson plan, student activity sheets, and enough … Continue reading →

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Rensselaer Polytechnic launches NanoSpace

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Bob

NanoSpace Offers Teachers Fun, Interactive Games Designed to Increase Science Literacy World-renowned professors and scientists from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, creators of The Molecularium® Project (www.molecularium.com), have launched NanoSpace (http://nanospace.molecularium.com), a website designed to teach kids about the nanoscale world of atoms … Continue reading →

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Get Your Robotics Started with Botball Grants

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Bob

The Oklahoma State Department of Education in partnership with Botball will provide grants up to $2,200 per school to facilitate recent start-up and existing Botball team opportunities. Click anywhere you see the word application to get to the grant application form. Eligible recipients: Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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Time to Join the Oklahoma Science Olympiad

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Bob

For the past 30 years, SCIENCE OLYMPIAD has led a revolution in science education. What began as a grassroots assembly of science teachers is now one of the premiere science competitions in the nation, providing rigorous, standards-based challenges to nearly … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram 7/30/2013

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Bob

(1) Greetings Fellow Science Educators! I hope the end of the summer finds you well! As we gear up for another great year of science in Oklahoma, I have several updates and opportunities to share with you in the Science … Continue reading →

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