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National Darwin Day Resolution Introduced in Congress

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 9, 2011)- U.S. Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) announced today the introduction of H. Res. 81, calling for the designation of Feb. 12, 2011, as Darwin Day in order to recognize the work of Charles Darwin and the … Continue reading →

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RET at OSU

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob

Oklahoma State University is offering a summer research experience for teachers (RET) which will provide Oklahoma middleschool teachers (6th – 9th grades) with the opportunity to partner with Oklahoma State University to perform research in engineering and to develop curriculum … Continue reading →

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THE EVOLUTION OF TEACHING EVOLUTION

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob

(From NCSE’s Evolution Education Update, February 11, 2011) Writing in The Hechinger Report (February 7, 2011), Jennifer Oldham addresses “The evolution of teaching evolution,” explaining that, even in the face of persistent challenges and obstacles, “scientists and teachers are pushing … Continue reading →

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G.E.T. in the Field

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Bob

G.E.T. in the Field A research experience for eight 9th – 12th grade Science Teachers July 10th-July 20th; Oklahoma State University GET in the Field will provide teachers… with hands-on experiences in geology, an introduction to the principles of geology, and assistance with … Continue reading →

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Statement from NABT

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Bob

Since 1938, the National Association of Biology Teachers has been the recognized leader in life science education and it represents the interests of life science teachers across the pre-K – 20+ spectrum. In fact, the oft quoted statement from the … Continue reading →

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Statement from NSTA

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Bob

Ed. Note: NSTA has developed a number of position statements concerning topics of importance to science educators and policy makers.  Printed here is the current NSTA statement on the teaching of Evolution.  Go to http://www.nsta.org/about/positions.aspx to see the full compliment … Continue reading →

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Antievolution legislation in New Mexico

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Bob

(From NCSE’s weekly Evoluton education update) Ed. note:  Compare the wording in this bill with the wording in SB 554 posted earlier. The analysis of the New Mexico bill is also worth reading. The similarities in the NM and OK … Continue reading →

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Another Statement from the Local Folks

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Bob

Oklahoma Academy of Science (2007) * STATEMENT ON SCIENCE, RELIGION, AND TEACHING EVOLUTION Science and religion can coexist harmoniously if people understand the strengths and limitations of each field. Albert Einstein said, “Science without religion is blind and religion without … Continue reading →

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You May Need This…

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Bob

With the introduction of SB 554 and other bills that appear to be aimed squarely at public education in general and science education in particular, you may want to refer to the policy statements of professional organizations such as this … Continue reading →

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CAE Texas Regional Teaching Exchange

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Bob

The NASA Center for Astronomy Education would like to invite all Oklahoma high school and college-level instructors who teach astronomy and space science to attend our CAE Texas Regional Teaching Exchange on Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Collin College in … Continue reading →

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