Tag Archives: PASS

HUMAN EVOLUTION ON-LINE

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Bob

(From NCSE’s Evolution Education Update, 11/11/11) Two recent webcast symposia on human evolution are now available on-line. First, Bones, Stones, and Genes: The Origin of Modern Humans—the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Holiday Lectures on Science for 2011 — is now … Continue reading →

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September 23 JodyGram

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Bob

Good day and I hope that each of you have had a productive instructional week. If not, no problem. Do some reflection and tweak it for next year! I’ve been doing a lot of thinking this week about the Next … Continue reading →

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EVOLUTION IN THE NRC FRAMEWORK

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Bob

(From NCSE Evolution Education Update) A Framework for K-12 Science Education—a new publication from the National Research Council offering “a framework that articulates a broad set of expectations for students in science”—emphasizes evolution as one of the “disciplinary core ideas” … Continue reading →

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At This Price, You AND Your School Administrators Should Attend

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Bob

OSTA Science Safety Summit 2011 July 29, 2011 Howell Hall, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma A workshop for Science Teachers and School Administrators REGISTRATION OPEN NOW (Registration closes July 22, 2011) Conference Registration – includes complementary OSTA membership (for … Continue reading →

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Science OCCT and OMAAP Changes

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Bob

As the  new PASS standards and objectives are implemented, there is a transition period before the criteria for test alignment with PASS can be completely met. During this transition time, items are developed and field tested in order to meet … Continue reading →

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Change the Equation

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Bob

A relatively new organization, known as Change the Equation, has issued it’s own report on the state of STEM education in the US.  Known as Change the Equation, the organization is composed of 110 of the country’s largest science and … Continue reading →

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Evolution 2011 Meeting to be held in Norman, Oklahoma

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Bob

Evolution 2011, an international conference of scientists and students will be held between June 17 and 21 at the John Q. Hammonds Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Norman, Oklahoma. This is the annual joint meetings of the Society … Continue reading →

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BioBlitz! 2011

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Bob

BioBlitz! 2011, October 14-15 Chickasaw National Recreation Area Important Registration Information What Should I Bring to BioBlitz!? What do I do at BioBlitz!? Schedule of Activities   IMPORTANT Registration Information There are a few changes to this year’s registration procedure. … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 7, 2011 by Bob

One of a Kind Workshop for Teachers! 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Monday — Friday Oklahoma City, OK June 20 — June 24 Lawton, OK June 27 — July 1 All lessons and activities are PASS aligned Receive 3 Graduate Credits from The … Continue reading →

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Transition Timeline regarding the Science PASS Standards and Objectives(revised 2011):

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Bob

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 →

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