Monthly Archives: September 2012

Changes in 2012-13 Grades 5 and 8 Science and EOI Biology I Assessments

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Bob

September 17, 2012 FROM:  Office of Accountability and Assessments TO:  Science Coordinators and Teachers of Grade 5 and 8 Science, and Biology I RE:  2012-13 Grades 5 and 8 Science and EOI Biology I Assessments Science testing within the State … Continue reading →

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Are Your Students Ready For The September International Student Carbon Footprint Challenge?

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Bob

You and your students are invited to join the International Student Carbon Footprint Challenge (ISCFC) that will begin on September 24. In its first year, the Challenge grew to include high school students from over 30 countries who measured the impact of … Continue reading →

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Watch HHMI’s Changing Planet: Past, Present, Future Live!

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Bob

The 2012 HHMI Holiday Lectures will be webcast live on November 15th and 16th. Andrew H. Knoll of Harvard University, Naomi Oreskes of the University of California, San Diego, and Daniel P. Schrag of Harvard University will guide you on … Continue reading →

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This Week’s TiffanyGram!

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Bob

Greetings Science Educators! I hope your week is going well! We have many exciting things going on in our state! First, I would like to welcome our new Directors of Mathematics Education at the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Levi … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Elementary Schools Receive STEM Awards

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Bob

From the Oklahoma State Department of Education: OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 12, 2012) – Ten Oklahoma elementary schools recently were named K20 STEM–Building STEM-Ready Elementary Schools. The first-time designation comes with grant funds for teacher training at the schools in the areas of science, … Continue reading →

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2012 BioBlitz! Oklahoma

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Bob

BioBlitz! 2012 Top 20 About BioBlitz! 2012 Important Registration Information Directions to Base Camp Schedule of Activities What should I bring to BioBlitz!? Participant Guidelines Taxa Checklists The BioBlitz! inventory will begin at 4:00 p.m. Friday October 5th and end … Continue reading →

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Introducing the NEW SDE Math Directors – Levi Patrick and Sara Snodgrass

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Bob

Greetings all! I am excited to introduce myself to you all. My name is Levi Patrick and I am proud to serve you as the Director of Secondary Mathematics. The Director of Mathematics position has evolved into two positions with … Continue reading →

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Presidential Candidates Answer Top Science Policy Questions

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Bob

(from the AIBS Public Policy Report. 9/10/12) Science and technology are increasingly central to societal and economic development. Despite the importance of science in national policy, it is a topic that is rarely addressed by political candidates. In an effort … Continue reading →

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OSTA Fall Conference: NGSS Writer to Keynote

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Bob

Curious about the Next Generation Science Standards?   What is rumor?   What is fact? The OSTA Fall Conference presents a unique opportunity for Oklahoma Science Teachers to hear first-hand about the features, scope, and direction of the NGSS. Vanessa … Continue reading →

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American Meteorological Society Releases Position Statement on Global Climate Change

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Bob

Climate Change An Information Statement of the American Meteorological Society (Adopted by AMS Council 20 August 2012) The following is an AMS Information Statement intended to provide a trustworthy, objective, and scientifically up-to-date explanation of scientific issues of concern to the … Continue reading →

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