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Science education needs more than facts

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Bob

Researchers testing 6,000 freshmen majoring in science and engineering at seven universities, four in the United States and three in China, found that while Chinese students know more science facts, neither group is particularly skilled in scientific reasoning, Science Daily … Continue reading →

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OU’s Richard Dawkins Talk Moved

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Bob

Richard Dawkins “The Purpose of Purpose” A Darwin 2009 talk When: 7pm, Friday 6 March 
 Where: McCasland Field House, OU Norman campus 
The talk will be followed by a BOOK SIGNING; bring a book or buy a book on … Continue reading →

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Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act Pre-filed

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Bob

Representative Sally Kern (R-OKC) has pre-filed HB 1001, “The Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act”. The bill is essentially identical to the bill she filed last year (HB 2211) that failed in it’s assigned Senate committee, but made it out of the legislature as … Continue reading →

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Astronaut Barbara Morgan to Speak at OSU

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Bob

Barbara Morgan is a NASA Astronaut and career educator who has logged over 305 hours in space. In August 2007, Morgan served as a mission specialist for the Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-118 crew that was charged with the task of continuing to assemble the International Space Station. … Continue reading →

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October Science News from OSDE

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Bob

Do you receive the monthly Science News from the Oklahoma State Department of Education?   Chances are that you do.  Jana Rowland, the state Science Director does an excellent job pulling together opportunities and news that might be of interest … Continue reading →

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$20,000 environmental grant funding available for 2008-09

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Bob

The Oklahoma Environmental Education Committee invites you to apply for our annual fall environmental awareness grant funding derived from sales of our environmental license tags. You must be an Oklahoma teacher, public or private (Pre K – 12), school environmental club, youth group … Continue reading →

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NSTA Sponsored Competitions and Grants

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Bob

1. Last week NSTA partnered with the Siemens Foundation and Discovery Communications for an exciting new competition for middle school students and teachers.  Middle school students across the United States are being encouraged to “go green” and team up for … Continue reading →

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ALLIANCE FOR SCIENCE EVOLUTION ESSAY CONTEST

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Bob

The Alliance for Science ‑‑ a non‑profit organization which seeks “to heighten public understanding and support for science and to preserve the distinctions between science and religion in the public sphere” ‑‑ is holding its third annual essay contest. The theme is “In … Continue reading →

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BioBlitz! Rescheduled

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Bob

You may know that BioBlitz! 2008, originally scheduled for Sept 12-13, was postponed due to heavy rain and flooding in Alfalfa County. The NEW DATE for BioBlitz! is OCTOBER 10 & 11. If you haven’t registered already, on-line registration is open until … Continue reading →

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NEW! 2008 Testing Resources Now Up on OSDE Website

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Bob

The following updated documents are now accessible from the Oklahoma State Department of Education Website, Accountability and Assessment page http://sde.state.ok.us/AcctAssess/core.html Core/Curriculum Tests: Blueprints for the EOI Test: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English II, English III, Biology I, and US History. Item Specification … Continue reading →

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