Category Archives: Events

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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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 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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A Darwin Day Treat from Dr. Tatiana

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Bob

The Origin of Darwin By OLIVIA JUDSON Published in the New York Times: February 12, 2009 A look back at the life of Charles Darwin, who was born 200 years ago today. His work transformed our understanding of the planet … 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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Darwin at 200 (From the NYT)

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Bob

Darwin at 200: The Ongoing Force of His Unconventional Idea By VERLYN KLINKENBORG Published: February 12, 2009 Charles Darwin’s writings were not intended to be scriptural. They were meant to be tested.  Read the entire editorial here. By the way, … Continue reading →

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OCU Honors Famous Naturalist’s 200th with Special Program

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Bob

Even though scientists believe evolution has been an ongoing process for billions of years, the man most famous for the scientific theory is a mere 200 years old. And Oklahoma City University is planning a special event for Feb. 12 … Continue reading →

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2009 Oklahoma Sustainability Network (OSN)

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Bob

The nomination deadline for 2009 Oklahoma Sustainability Network (OSN) Awards is February 16. Please click here for the simple nomination form to let the OSN Awards Committee know who deserves to be recognized for their sustainability work in Oklahoma: http://oksustainability.org/2009-award-nominations.php … Continue reading →

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Teaching the Science of Evolution at The University of Tulsa

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Bob

As a part of it’s celebration of the Bicentennial of Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of “Origin of Species”, the University of Tulsa will host a half-day workshop for Oklahoma Science Teachers: “TEACHING THE SCIENCE OF … Continue reading →

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