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What Is ScienceFest?

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Bob

ScienceFest is designed to foster scientific literacy while educating children about protecting the environment, conserving natural resources, and using alternative fuels and technologies. Educators plan a day packed with exciting exhibits, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations all developed to show the … Continue reading →

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Publish in the National Gallery of Writing

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Bob

The National Science Teachers Association is a partner in the National Gallery of Writing, an online exhibition of writing hosted by the National Council of Teachers of English, which is seeking writing samples. NSTA’s Gallery  http://galleryofwriting.org/galleries/national_science_teachers_association_gallery has the following theme: Why … Continue reading →

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Urgent Opportunity: NASA Mission to Mercury – Classes Across America Can Participate Live

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Bob

On September 29, NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft will fly by the planet Mercury at 5:55 pm EDT. It is a historic mission to the last of the eight planets in the solar system that has not been fully seen. MESSENGER is … Continue reading →

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MUSEUM TO OFFER AN EVENING OF FREE ADMISSION, LECTURE ON HISTORY OF LIFE ON EARTH IN HONOR OF CHARLES DARWIN

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Bob

As part of a University of Oklahoma campus-wide celebration of the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, the Sam Noble Museum in Norman will be offering an evening of free museum admission from … Continue reading →

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“Evolution in Extreme Environments” Symposium to be Webcast Live from NABT Conference in Denver

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Bob

“Evolution in Extreme Environments” Symposium to be Webcast Live > from NABT Conference in Denver > > Are you interested in evolution, but unable to attend this year’s > National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) conference in > Denver?  Would … Continue reading →

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DISNEY’S PLANET CHALLENGE

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Bob

DISNEY LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COMPETITION FOR THE CLASSROOM, DISNEY’S PLANET CHALLENGE Program Tailored to Educational Guidelines of Each State Grand Prize Winning Class Will Enjoy Disneyland® Celebration With the school year in full swing, educators will have a new … Continue reading →

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EXPLORAVISION AWARDS 2010: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Bob

EXPLORAVISION AWARDS 2010: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Challenge today’s young minds to create tomorrow’s world. Your students will invent the future. They’ll discover new, improved technologies and scientific advancements that will create tomorrow’s world. As an ExploraVision coach, you inspire them … Continue reading →

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Online Professional Development Workshop

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Bob

Why Do We Explore October 5 – 16, 2009 in partnership with the College of Exploration Join NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research for the second workshop in a series of educator professional development opportunities focused around NOAA’s new … Continue reading →

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Monarch Watch 2009 Tagging Kits Still Available

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Bob

Monarch Watch 2009 Tagging Kits ————————————————– Tags are going fast but are still available – they will typically arrive within 7-10 days of placing an order online or by phone. Monarch Watch Tagging Kits and other materials (don’t forget to … Continue reading →

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My Science: Connecting with 21st Century Students

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Bob

OSTA 2009 Fall Staff Development Conference Saturday, November 7, 2009 Howell Hall, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Click the Conference tab to submit a Proposal, Nominate a colleague for an OSTA Award, Nominate yourself or someone else to an OSTA … Continue reading →

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