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Sam Rhine Genetics Update Conference

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Bob

Genetics Update Conference – November 17, 2011 at 9:00am to 1:00pm Putnam City High School – Auditorium 5300 N. W. 50th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73122 Host: Steve Stark & Bob Melton – Putnam City Science Department OR Genetic Update … Continue reading →

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National Association of Biology Teachers

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Bob

2011 Professional Development Conference October 12-15, 2011 Anaheim Marriott Anaheim, CA Featuring four days of renowned speakers, hands-on workshops, informative sessions and special events, the NABT Professional Development Conference addresses teaching biology and life science in the 21st century. The … Continue reading →

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This Week’s JodyGram

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Bob

Science Collaboration in the Cloud This training will be held at SDE in Oklahoma City. There is only room for 25 participants. Science is a collaborative endeavor that crosses geographic and cultural boundaries. The Human Genome Project was completed quickly … Continue reading →

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New Science PASS Means New OCCT and OMAAP Assessments

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Bob

From Gaile Loving, OSDE Science Assessment Specialist: As the new PASS standards and objectives are implemented, there is a transition period before the criteria for test alignment with PASS can be completely met. During this transition time, items will be … Continue reading →

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FREE Vernier Hands-on Workshops coming to Oklahoma

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Bob

Free hands-on training to integrate data-collection technology into your science curriculum. Come and experience hands-on training with Vernier’s data-collection technology. Join us for one of our free, 4-hour, hands-on workshops to learn how to integrate our computer and handheld, data-collection technology … Continue reading →

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Zero Robotics Challenge

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Bob

The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), along with NASA and DARPA, has announced that an exciting new robotics competition will take place this fall. The 2011 Zero Robotics Challenge for High School Students invites teams of 5 or more U.S. high … Continue reading →

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An Invitation from Our Friends South of the Red…

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Bob

The Science Teachers Association of Texas would like invite the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association to our annual conference: CAST 2011!  We’re hoping that you’ll join us: we’re expecting 7,000+ Texas science teachers and administrators to attend. We’ve booked truly outstanding … Continue reading →

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Time To Start – Time to Register

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Bob

Welcome back to school! And in the rush to get your class ready, learn the names of a new crop of young charges, rework curriculum in light of new testing data, and all the other stuff you gotta get done … Continue reading →

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OKRA PSA Contest

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Bob

Oklahoma High School students are invited to create an audio-video public service announcement to promote awareness about recycling.  This contest is a part of the Oklahoma Recycling Association’s (OKRA) America Recycles Day campaign.  The purpose of America Recycles Day is … Continue reading →

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Colleagues –

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Bob

I thought I might take just a minute to introduce myself since you will be (hopefully) hearing from me regularly. My name is Jody Bowie (even though the name is confusing, I’m a GUY) and I’m the new Science Director … Continue reading →

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