Category Archives: Opportunities

Opportunities from NSTA

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Bob

Don’t miss these two important events for science educators taking place soon: 1. FREE Workshop from NRC on Integrating Science and CCSS English Language Arts: NSTA Executive Director David Evans is one of many prominent science education experts who will be on-hand … Continue reading →

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NASA EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION-December, 2013

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Bob

McDonald Observatory 2014 Teacher Professional Development Workshops (Apply by Feb. 7)   (Apply by Feb. 7) McDonald Observatory is now accepting applications for its Summer 2014 K-12 teacher professional development workshops. McDonald Observatory will be offering four scholarship workshops (with … Continue reading →

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Call for OMRF Fleming Scholar Applications

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Bob
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Use This $15 Discount Code to Join NABT Today

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Bob

We’re Saying Thanks With A Special Discount On NABT Membership   The National Association of Biology Teachers is a diverse and innovative community of biology educators and this year marks NABT’s 75th year of supporting that community. Our Mission To empower educators … Continue reading →

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Free Open Course on the “Practical Importance of Human Evolution”

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Bob

…provided by The University of Oklahoma This course will discuss the topic of why human evolution is important to study and understand. This fully online course does not expect you to have any prior background in biological science, but a … Continue reading →

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Verizon APP Challenge

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Bob

     Be one of 8 winning schools to get a $20,000 cash grant! How do I get started? ■  gather a team of 5 to 7 students who wish to creatively solve a problem in your school  or community … Continue reading →

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Field Opportunities for Earth Science Teachers

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Bob

When was the last time you were in the field studying geology?  Last summer?  5 years ago?  Never?  The Geological Society of America has several opportunities for Earth Science teachers to study geology in the field this summer.  These trips … Continue reading →

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NCSE training: Citizen response to attacks on science education

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Bob

Monday, Nov 25, 2013 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST   What can citizens like you do to respond when science education comes under attack? How can you and other concerned citizens organize to fight back? What can you do … Continue reading →

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Shell Science Challenge is looking for Oklahoma

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Bob

Good Morning Everyone, We want to increase the number of applications in a short time frame, approximately six weeks.  The application itself takes less than 12 hours to write so that is not an issue.   We would like you to … Continue reading →

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Opportunities from NSTA – 10/29

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Bob

NGSS Resources Available from ETS The K–12 Center at ETS recently collaborated with a dozen other organizations for an Invitational Research Symposium on Science Assessment, which brought together many of the individuals at the forefront of K–12 science education and … Continue reading →

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