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SCIENCE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Bob

SOUTHWESTERN AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION of the THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE 84th ANNUAL MEETING  “SCIENCE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES” UNIVERSITY OF TULSA Allen Chapman Activity Center MARCH 28-31, 2009 Each year, the SWARM Division of AAAS holds annual … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma News from NCSE

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Bob

The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit, membership organization providing information and resources for schools, parents and concerned citizens working to keep evolution in public school science education. The Center’s 4000 members are scientists, teachers, clergy, and citizens … Continue reading →

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PAEMST

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Bob

Nominate Outstanding Mathematics and Science Teachers (Grades 7‑12) Today! The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th‑grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Awardees are … Continue reading →

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More February NEWS from OSDE

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Bob

Even though February is a short month, A LOT of stuff is happening in science education.  Catch up on the latest, including information about these legislative actions in a special edition Janagram: House Bill 1706 House Bill 1706 ( proposed … Continue reading →

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Solar Week March 9‑13, 2009

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Bob

Once every fall and spring since 2000, Solar Week provides a week of series of web‑based educational classroom activities and games geared for upper‑elementary, middle and high school students, with a focus on the Sun‑Earth connection.  Initiated as a means of encouraging girls in … Continue reading →

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Two Regional OSTA Conferences in April

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Bob

Coming in April!   Two OSTA Regional Conferences. The East Conference will take place Saturday, April 4th at Tenkiller State Park.  Nine sessions will be offered and each session will take 2-3 hours.   The West Conference will take place … Continue reading →

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The Robots are coming to OKC

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Bob

Robotics Education Day— Friday February 27, 2009   OKC – FIRST Robotics Competition   COX Business Services Convention Center Downtown—OKC Time: 9 am-5 pm        Profesional Development Opportunitity-Robotics activities and discussion that show math, technology, & science relevance.  Times:  10:00 am, … Continue reading →

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Stafford Air & Space Museum to Host Free NASA Rockets Workshop

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Bob

Rockets carry humans and robots on the quest to learn more about the solar system. Weatherford’s Stafford Air & Space Museum and NASA will give area educators the chance to learn more about basic rocket science and the solar system in a special … Continue reading →

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The Darwin Bicentennial In The News (from NCSE)

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Bob

In recognition of Darwin’s 200th birthday, February 12, 2009, the mass media are again taking notice of Darwin’s life, accomplishments, and importance and influence.  Writing to Charles Lyell in 1860, Darwin was wryly amused at the sort of newspaper coverage he was receiving … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Ecoregion DVD

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Bob

I am excited to announce that an Oklahoma Ecoregion DVD has just been mailed to your district’s Superintendent’s office. This DVD produced by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and Oklahoma State Parks in cooperation with the State Department of Education will prove … Continue reading →

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