The Science PASS Standards and Objectives were revised effective March 2011. Those new standards will go into effect beginning Fall 2011. The assessment for spring 2011 will be based upon Science PASS version 2002. When the PASS Standards and Objectives … Continue reading
The new science PASS revised document has just been posted to the SDE web site. The link is http://sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/PASS/default.html and look under the heading Core Curriculum for Science. Please note that these revisions are not completely approved until Legislature approves … Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Va. — March 29, 2011 — The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning, has announced the recipients of its 2011 Teacher Awards. NSTA presented … Continue reading
Dear science friends, This Friday is my last day as Science Education Director and I just want to let you know how very much I appreciate each and every one of you. Oklahoma’s science teachers are outstanding and I am … Continue reading
Science Inquiry Institute Level I Designed for educators that have not previously attended an Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) Inquiry Institute, this workshop gives teachers an opportunity to explore the practice of science inquiry through hands-on experiences and focused reflection. Participants will examine … Continue reading
The attached is a brochure and application form for a week-long summer institute at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics for middle school science teachers. The application can be downloaded from the OSSM website at http://www.ossm.edu under Outreach. Questions can be addressed to … Continue reading
Oklahoma GEAR UP and College Board are offering several Pre-AP summer institutes in English, math, social studies and science http://www.okhighered.org/gearup/schools/workshops-ap.shtml#summer . GEAR UP offers these in conjunction with College Board. You don’t have to currently teacher AP or Pre-AP to attend. … Continue reading
Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford will host a *free* 2-week overnight (on-campus) 7th annual science camp for middle school students this summer. The camp is academically intensive, hands-on, minds-on, and very fun. Classes are offered in robotics, rocketry, biology, … Continue reading
When David and Christine Vernier first launched Vernier Software & Technology 30 years ago, they wanted to have an impact on science education. Decades later, Vernier is the market leader in the development and marketing of hands-on technology, sensors, interfaces, … Continue reading
OKLAHOMA CITY (March 15, 2011) — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet Barresi on Tuesday officially launched the 3R Agenda, a comprehensive policy platform for transforming Oklahoma’s education system. RETHINK. RESTRUCTURE. REFORM “The 3R Agenda represents a new road map for … Continue reading
