Category Archives: Opportunities

Conference on “Best Practices in ESD”

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Bob

Invitation for Nominations/Applications Fulbright Japan is pleased to announce a conference to be held in Portland, Oregon during the period November 1-6, 2009 on the theme “Best Practices in ESD (Education for Sustainable Development).”  The conference will be the inaugural event for a … Continue reading →

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Resources For The Generations: A Workshop For K-12 Earth Science Teachers

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Bob

Sponsored By The University Of Tulsa Geosciences Department October 10, 2009 For The AAPG Midcontinent Meeting Hosted By The Tulsa Geological Society and Celebrating Earth Science Week Description: This workshop will present two topics and a short field trip in the … Continue reading →

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2009 EARTH SCIENCE WEEK TOOLKITS NOW AVAILABLE

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Bob

The Earth Science Week 2009 (October 11-17) Toolkit enables students, educators, and the public to fully explore this year’s theme “Understanding Climate.” The latest edition of this resource is now available through the American Geological Institute (AGI). It contains a … Continue reading →

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Educator Only Preview at Science Museum Oklahoma

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Bob

Start the school year off right at this special Educator Only Preview of Science Museum Oklahoma. No matter the grade or subject you teach, it’s time to discover the new exhibits, shows and programs waiting for you and your students … Continue reading →

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TEACHERS’ EVOLUTION WORKSHOP

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Bob

Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education (OESE), in conjunction with the University of Oklahoma Biological Station (OUBS) and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (SNOMNH), is organizing a professional development workshop on Teaching Evolution in the 21st Century … Continue reading →

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Science Safety Summit Changes

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Bob

First, the good news: OSTA and the OSDE are finishing preparations for this year’s Oklahoma Science Safety Summit.  The bad news? A lack of response to the NSU-BA workshop has forced the cancellation of the July 29th workshop.  But the … Continue reading →

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DIG, DISCOVER AND LEARN!

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Bob

We welcome your application to participate in a professional development program that is focused on the Teacher-Friendly Guide to the South Central Region and Virtual Fieldwork Experiences. Spend time in the field and learn ways to incorporate inquiry in your classroom! … Continue reading →

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Ag in the Classroom, “Back at the Ranch”

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Bob

Ag in the Classroom is rounding up all Pre-K through 8th grade teachers. You are invited to attend Ag in the Classroom’s “BACK AT THE RANCH” Conference on July 31, 2009 at the  Moore-Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus. From … Continue reading →

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Pre-AP Science Training this Summer

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Bob

The College Board and the Oklahoma State Department of Education are hosting two 5-day workshops in Norman this summer for middle and high school science teachers.  The workshops are not focused on AP courses but rather the content students need … Continue reading →

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Hello BioBlitzers!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Bob

Online registration for BioBlitz! 2009 is open!  And you are invited to register early ‑ if you register  before July 15th, there is a discounted registration fee ‑ only $5!    The registration fee includes the Friday night cookout, one … Continue reading →

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