Monthly Archives: September 2009

NSTA Competition and Grant Programs for 2009-2010

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Bob

It’s that time of year again! NSTA and its sponsors are kicking off another exciting year of rewarding and recognizing high-performing science educators and students through our large-scale, nationally known competitions and grant programs. Check out the following opportunities listed below. Disney’s Planet … 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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LATEST NEWS FROM AAAS PROJECT 2061

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Bob

It’s not too late to sign up for Project 2061’s remaining 2009 “Using Atlas of Science Literacy” October workshop at AAAS Project 2061 headquarters in Washington, DC. Early Bird registration rates are still in effect until September 28th.  See http://www.project2061.org/events/workshops/default.htm … Continue reading →

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President Obama to Speak to Students September 8

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Bob

From ed.gov: Please note that the time of this speech has changed to 12:00 noon eastern standard time. In a recent interview with student reporter, Damon Weaver, President Obama announced that on September 8 — the first day of school for … Continue reading →

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