Tag Archives: Middle School

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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Oklahoma Science Safety Summit

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Bob

(new!) 1 Day, 1 Location July 31, 2009 Howell Hall, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma PRE-REGISTRATION (Due July 22, 2009) Full Conference Registration – includes complementary OSTA membership (for new members), continental breakfast, an OSTA coffee mug, Safety Tool … Continue reading →

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Why is Earth’s core so hot? Visit SpacePlace

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Bob

Blistering hot molten rock bursts through weak places in Earth’s crust. So what is down there and why is it so hot? Earth’s core may seem as mysterious and remote as outer space, but scientists actually have learned a great deal about it. … Continue reading →

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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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PAEMST

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Bob

Nominate Outstanding Mathematics and Science Teachers (Grades 7‑12) Today! The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th‑grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Awardees are … 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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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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National Environmental Education Week April 12-18, 2009

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Bob

Register today for National Environmental Education Week April 12-18, 2009 and Be Water Wise!   National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is the nation’s largest organized environmental education event. Held each April, EE Week promotes understanding and protection of the natural world … Continue reading →

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Wild About Reading

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Bob

The WILD ABOUT READING workshop is coming January 17th to Oklahoma City University from 9 AM to 3 PM.  WaR focuses on using children’s literature to integrate, science, math, social studies and language arts. The cost is $15 (includes Project WILD guides … Continue reading →

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