Monthly Archives: June 2014

NCSE Evolution and Climate Change Report – 6/27/14

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Bob

        “WHAT ARE THEY TEACHING YOUR KIDS ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING?” “What are they teaching your kids about global warming?” asked National Journal (June 26, 2014). The answer is provided by “a patchwork of climate instruction guidelines that … Continue reading →

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An Opportunity to Help OU’s Upcoming “Galileo’s World” Exhibition

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Bob

Planning for the University of Oklahoma’s Galileo’s World exhibition is moving along as we prepare for its opening in August 2015.  The History of Science Collections is now undergoing extensive renovation, and collaborations across campus are well underway. Now we are … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram – 6/24/14

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Bob

  Update on new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science: The new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science were signed into rule by Governor Fallin June, 19th 2014. I apologize for the delay in sending out the listserv message, but I was … Continue reading →

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OSTA FLIPS for Science

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Bob

The Oklahoma Science Teachers Association Fall Conference Coming October 31-November 1, 2014 OSTA “Flips” for Science Registration for the OSTA Fall Conference ENDS TODAY!  The University of Central Oklahoma is once again the host for the OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference “OSTA Flips for … Continue reading →

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Remember…

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Bob

Every Education Decision is a Political Decision.

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Action Alert: make Your Voice Heard on HB 3399

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Bob

As we have all been following the recent and not-a-moment-too-soon completed 2014 session of the Oklahoma Legislature, the term “Action Alert” has been the short hand for a notice to let Oklahoma science teachers know when their interests and clients are at risk … Continue reading →

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Nature in Art Series at Nature Conservancy in OKC

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Bob

Can you imagine walking through an art museum and not seeing any trees? No mountains or streams, sunrises or sunsets? No birds or horses? No boats on rough waves or relaxing landscapes? It’s impossible, because nature is everywhere in art … Continue reading →

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