Monthly Archives: February 2012

A second Oklahoma bill attacks evolution and climate change

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Bob

(from ncse.com) A bill in Oklahoma that would, if enacted, encourage teachers to present the “scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses” of “controversial” topics such as “biological evolution” and “global warming” is back from the dead. Entitled the “Scientific Education and … Continue reading →

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Help Track Spring’s Journey North

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Bob

Join citizen scientists using technology to track arrival of spring. Seasonal change is all around us. Children see it in the length of a day, in the appearance of a flower, in the flight of a butterfly. Journey North is … Continue reading →

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SHOUT Online Conference Series from the Smithsonian

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Bob

Shout invites educators and students to take an active role in global environmental issues. Connect online to interact with experts in the field, share ideas, and collaborate with people around the world who, like you, are committed to solving environmental … Continue reading →

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WHY SB 1742 WOULD BE HARMFUL TO OKLAHOMA

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Bob

(Ed. note: This analysis is reprinted from the Oklahomans For Excellence in Science Education listserve.  The OESE website is linked  in the menu to the left.  On the OESE website you can subscribe to their listserv as well as join this organization … Continue reading →

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ECO Classroom: Cultivating the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Bob

Northrop Grumman Foundation and Conservation International collaborate to provide a unique field experience for science teachers nationwide.  Program Description Global climate change currently challenges the status quo on planet Earth. As we face the impacts associated with global climate change, … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Writing Race @ the OKC Zoo

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Bob

“The Amazing Writing Race” 2012 Spring Writing Marathon and Celebration for Students and Teachers Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Oklahoma City Zoo The Oklahoma Writing Project invites you to attend “The Amazing Writing Race.”  This year participants will experience the animals through various writing … Continue reading →

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Sign Up Now For GEF National Green Week, 2012!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Bob

      Calling all educators! National Green Week 2012 is right around the corner! Over six million students are enrolled in this year’s event! GEF is looking to surpass the results of NGW 2011 in which over 100,000 lbs … Continue reading →

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Museum of Osteology Education Programs

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Bob

The Museum of Osteology America’s ONLY Skeleton Museum! Over 300 Skeletons on Display! The Museum of Osteology, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a unique educational experience. Focusing on the form and function of the skeletal system, this 7000 square … Continue reading →

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