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Share Your Passion at NSTA’s Conference on Science Education/Kansas City

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Bob

Kansas City is the destination and NSTA’s Conference on Science Education is the activity planned for Oct 28-30, 2010. Register by Sep 17 to save the most on topnotch professional development for science educators. Teachers at every stage in their … Continue reading →

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It’s Not to Late to Sign Up!

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Bob

TEACHER  EVOLUTION  WORKSHOP Teaching Evolution in the 21st Century Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education (OESE), the National Science Foundation (NSF-0845314), and the University of Oklahoma Biological Station (UOBS) present a professional development workshop on Teaching Evolution in the 21st … Continue reading →

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VOICES FOR EVOLUTION CONTINUE (from NCSE’s Evolution Update)

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Bob

The chorus of support for the teaching of evolution continues, with three statements from the American Society of Plant Taxonomists, the American Statistical Association, and the Union for Reform Judaism. In its statement, the American Society of Plant Taxonomists endorses … Continue reading →

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OSTA’s LEAP (Literacy, Experiments, Assessment, Professional Collaboration)

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Bob

OSTA 2010 Fall Staff Development Conference Saturday, November 6, 2010 Howell Hall, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Make plans to attend the premier event for Oklahoma Science teachers! Call For Presentations! The OSTA Fall Conference is a time to share … Continue reading →

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Save The Date

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Bob

OSTA Fall Conference Saturday, November 6th, 2010 Howell Hall The University of Central Oklahoma

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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF RELIGION ON TEACHING CREATIONISM

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Bob

From NCSE’s Evolution Education Update, July 30, 2010 (Editor’s note- Given Oklahoma’s new law allowing the teaching of the Bible in public school, it may be time to once again review what is legal and appropriate when teaching about religion … Continue reading →

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ANNUAL OKLAHOMA TEACHER EVOLUTION WORKSHOP

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Bob

Teaching Evolution in the 21st Century Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education (OESE), the National Science Foundation (NSF-0845314), and the University of Oklahoma Biological Station (UOBS) present a professional development workshop on Teaching Evolution in the 21st Century for Oklahoma high school science … Continue reading →

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Draft Conceptual Framework for Science Education Standards Released

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Bob

Today the National Research Council (NRC) Board on Science Education released a draft conceptual framework for new science education standards http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bose/Standards_Framework_Homepage.html. The framework lays the foundation for what core science ideas, cross-cutting concepts, and scientific practices all students need to succeed … Continue reading →

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NCESSE launches the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP)to propose experiments for the final scheduled flight of the Space Shuttle, STS-134

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Bob

A New U.S. National STEM Initiative for Grades 5-12 to inspire the next generation of spaceflight engineers and space scientists June 7, 2010—The Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) provides middle and high school classes across the U.S. the ability to propose experiments … Continue reading →

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Early Childhood Environmental Education Workshop

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Bob

*NEW* Project Learning Tree Early Childhood Experiences Activity Guide Open to In-service and pre-service teachers, methods faculty, nonformal environmental educators, daycare instructors, head start teachers… July 19th, OKC University, Time: 9:00 – 3:00 Cost: $15 The new state specific PLT … Continue reading →

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