Monthly Archives: April 2012

Repeal Effort Fails In Louisiana

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Bob

(From NCSE’s Weekly Evolution and Climate Change Update, April 27) Louisiana’s Senate Bill 374 was rejected on a 2-1 vote in the Senate Committee on Education on April 19, 2012, according to the Alexandria Town Talk (April 19, 2012). Three … Continue reading →

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HHMI Announces New AP Biology Teacher Guide To BioInteractive Resources

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Bob

In this detailed guide, written by Ann Brokaw of Rocky River High School in Ohio, all the resources on the HHMI Holiday Lectures DVDs and BioInteractive website that fit the new AP Biology Curriculum Framework are correlated to specific Big … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Public Draft of the Next Generation Science Standards

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Bob

In a process managed by Achieve, Inc., a nonprofit education reform organization, 26 states are currently leading the development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The standards will undergo multiple reviews, including two public drafts. The first public draft … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 19, 2012 by Bob

High School Science Teachers The University of Central Oklahoma College of Mathematics & Science has a National Science Foundation grant, STEP@UCO, which includes a summer research program for high school science teachers. Teachers have the opportunity to participate in research … Continue reading →

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OESE presents: Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes Workshop

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Bob

Teacher Workshop Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes   Who: High school science teachers and students in science education When: Friday Oct. 5 (6:00 PM) through Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 (3:00 PM) Where: The University of Oklahoma Biological Station … Continue reading →

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Join NHGRI To “Chat” About DNA Day

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Bob

 National DNA Day is a unique day when students, teachers and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics! The day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003, and the discovery of DNA’s double helix. … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram for April 9-13

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Bob

Weekly Science Message:  April 9th-13th Thank you: First I’d like to say thank you to everyone for the overwhelming support! Science teachers are the best and I’ve enjoyed reading all of your e-mails! I’ve already had several suggestions and questions … Continue reading →

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American Society of Human Genetics Adds to Opposition Against Amendment to HB 2341

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Bob
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Insect Adventure At OSU

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Bob

The OSU Department of Entomology runs a Cooperative Extension Service program throughout the state entitled Insect Adventure.  They are Oklahoma’s only live bug petting zoo and  specialize in interactive presentations to schools, 4H, fairs and many other events.  These presentations … Continue reading →

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STEM Teacher Institute at OSU

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Bob
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