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It Starts Today…

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Bob

The OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference starts today with the OSTA Awards Reception at the Oklahoma City Zoo. The reception starts at 6:30 in the Nautilus Room inside Aquaticus.  Entry is through the Zoo Education Building.  Get details about the … Continue reading →

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Where Will I Go? What Will I Do?

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Bob

There is a free lunch, IF YOU ACT TODAY (11/7)… Register today for the OSTA Fall Conference and you can still get lunch… As well as an outstanding array of workshops, presentations, and events. Register Securely Online What will you do? … Continue reading →

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Biology Teachers UNITE!

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Bob

The OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference offers a full range of workshops, demonstrations, and exhibits.  But if you teach Biology, you need to save a spot at the end of the day to learn about NABT and the NABT BioClub … Continue reading →

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2012 OBTA Awarded in Dallas

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Bob

OSTA Board member and Putnam City North teacher Bethany Lorenz received the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award this past week-end at the awards luncheon National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference in Dallas. Bethany Lorenz (left) pictured with Oklahoma OBTA … Continue reading →

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OSTA Election – Meet the Candidates

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Bob

The current OSTA Constitution call for annual election of officers to be conducted each fall at the annual staff development conference (the proposed constitutional revisions will, if approved, allow such voting to occur on-line). The OSTA Nominating Committee has recommended … Continue reading →

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This Weeks TiffanyGram

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Bob

Greetings Fellow Science Educators! The day after Halloween is always a challenging one when working with students (and maybe teachers) who have eaten WAY too much sugar.   Why not use that to your advantage?  Here are a couple of ideas … Continue reading →

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Get Yer OSTA Conference Program Here

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Bob

It’s almost here! The 2012 OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference Saving the World Through Science It’s time to register for the Awards reception Friday evening and stay for the Saturday Conference Get an advance copy of the conference program here. … Continue reading →

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Engineer Girl Essay Contest

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Bob

The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has officially launched a new EngineerGirl website along with the 13th annualEngineerGirl Essay Contest.  The contest is entitled, “Engineering: Essential to Our Health,” and it can be found on the new website (EngineerGirl.org). Students are encouraged to write … Continue reading →

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2012 Environmental License Tag Grants

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Bob

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is currently accepting applications for the 2012 Environmental License Tag Grant.  You must be an Oklahoma teacher (Pre K-12), school environmental club, youth group leader, and/or organization with a youth component to apply for … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Last Minute? It’s Here!

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Bob

It’s time to check your schedule and finalize plans to be in attendance at the 2012 OSTA Fall Conference “Saving The World Through Science” First and foremost, this is the best science staff development conference you will find in Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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