Category Archives: Opportunities

Weather Channel Forecast Earth Summit

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Bob

The Weather Channel is sponsoring a contest to identify attendees to the 2008 Forecast Earth Summit in Washington, DC, December 5-7, 2008.  The 20 summit participants will be selected based upon evaluation of 200 word essays submitted by each of them. … Continue reading →

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Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Bob

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and NSTA are pleased to announce the 19th annual Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program.  This year Toyota will award $550,000 in grants to K-12 teachers of science.  A total of 50 large grants … Continue reading →

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Science Olympiad is Ready to Grow!

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Bob

Do you teach or work with students in one of the grades k-12? Are you concerned about declining achievement in science classes? Would you like to see student interest in science increase? Do you wish we could capture the kind … Continue reading →

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New EPA Guide to Acid Rain

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Bob

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is pleased to release its latest edition of the Acid Rain Teacher’s Guide.  With feedback and contributions from teachers across the nation, EPA has updated and enhanced this educational resource for the 2008 school year.  … Continue reading →

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NABT BioClub

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Bob

  Recognizing that there are challenges to encouraging student interest in biological concepts, the NABT BioClub has been formed to support teachers who are interested in starting biology clubs at their schools. The mission of the NABT BioClub is to … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek in the OKC Adventure District

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Bob

  The 5 museums and attractions that make up the Oklahoma City Adventure District are hosting a come and go Teachers’ Sneak Peek in Thursday, September 4th from 4 to 8 pm.  If you live within and hour or two … Continue reading →

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BotBall

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Bob

The start of the new school year means the start of any number of excellent programs to engage students in lively science enrichment opportunities. I plan to post several of these worthwhile programs in the coming days, and Steve Goodgame, … Continue reading →

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NSTA Partners with Discovery Communications and Siemens Foundation

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Bob

NSTA, the Siemens Foundation, and Discovery Communications recently announced the launch of a new sustainability education competition that will allow students to develop innovative green solutions for their schools, homes and communities. The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge will launch later … Continue reading →

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2008 BioBlitz!

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Bob

All members of OSTA are invited to participate in this year’s BioBlitz! on September 12-13, 2008 at the Great Salt Plains State Park and Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge.   What is BioBlitz? A 24-hour rapid inventory of biological diversity.  You … Continue reading →

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Firefly Watch

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Bob

Looking for a great at-home science research opportunity this summer?  The Science Museum, Boston and researchers from Tufts University and Fitchburg State College (MA) are leading a research project to collect field data about fireflies. You may be of a … Continue reading →

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