Monthly Archives: August 2012

BILL NYE VIDEO ON CREATIONISM

(from NCSE’s Evolution and Climate Change Update 8/31/12) A two-and-a-half-minute video with Bill Nye discussing the creationism/evolution controversy went viral, garnering over 2.5 million views in its first week on-line. Posted on August 23, 2012, on the YouTube channel of … Continue reading

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Measurements that Matter

By Janet Barresi, State Superintendent of Public Instruction (Friday, Aug. 31, 2012) Labor Day is a reminder for me that football season is about to kick into full swing. I’m excited. My two sons were football players, and I love watching … Continue reading

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ACT Scores Released to Schools

(From OSDE) OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 29, 2012) – Oklahoma high schools recently received ACT scores for students tested during the past school year along with information showing how prepared students are for college-level coursework. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet Barresi … Continue reading

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TEACHERS’ EVOLUTION WORKSHOP 2012

Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes Who: High school science teachers and college majors in science education from Oklahoma and northern Texas When: Friday Oct. 5 (6:00 PM) through Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 (3:00 PM) Where: The University of … Continue reading

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OSTA Fall Conference Update

“Saving The World Through Science” Things are coming together pretty rapidly for the 2012 OSTA Fall Conference.  There are a couple of major presentations that you just will not want to miss! First, back by popular demand, the UCO Forensics … Continue reading

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BioBlitz! 2012

BioBlitz! 2012 is Fast Approaching! Hello BioBlitzers & Friends of the Oklahoma Biological Survey, The activity schedule for BioBlitz! Oklahoma at Foss State Park and Washita National Wildlife Refuge is filling up. Check it out and read more about this year’s … Continue reading

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August 20th -24th TiffanyGram

Welcome back science educators! I hope you enjoyed the summer and found opportunities to both relax and become rejuvenated! I had the great pleasure of meeting several amazing educators through the Math Science Partnership Grants this summer. I participated in … Continue reading

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Join Science Olympiad!

                                  For the past 29 years, Science Olympiad has led a revolution in science education. What began as a grassroots assembly of science teachers is … Continue reading

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NESCent Travel Awards to Attend NABT in Dallas

Travel Award to attend NABT (National Association of Biology Teachers) Conference – Dallas, TX (Oct. 31-Nov. 3) Motivated, energetic, enthusiastic science instructors at the high school and community college levels are invited to apply for travel awards to attend the … Continue reading

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School Sustainability Grants Program

Announcing 2012-2013 School Sustainability Grants Program As teachers and administrators, have you ever looked around your school and thought, “Wow! Opportunity missed!” when considering what students could be learning about sustainability from your school’s facility? Here is your chance to … Continue reading

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