Monthly Archives: September 2014

NOMSTA Annual Fall Conference

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Bob

The Northeastern Oklahoma Mathematics and Science Teacher Association (NOMSTA) presents the Annual Fall Conference “Engaging Students in Mathematics and Science” Free Professional Development for K-12 Mathematics and Science Teachers! October 4, 2014 9:00 am-12noon (Free on-site registration) Science and Health … Continue reading →

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Still MORE Dates and Locations Added: Transitioning to new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science workshops

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Bob

 With the adoption of the new Oklahoma Academic Science Standards, districts and teachers are beginning to make decisions on how to transition from PASS to OAS-Science. The Oklahoma State Department of Education is offering two-day regional workshops designed to provide … Continue reading →

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Science Olympiad Mentoring Workshop: Mentors Needed!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Bob

Casady School is hosting a Science Olympiad “Mentoring Workshop” on Saturday, October 25, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM on the campus of Casady School in OKC. The goal of this workshop is to bring together experienced mentors and Science Olympians from … Continue reading →

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Register Now for BioBlitz! Oklahoma

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Bob

Registration ends at noon on Friday, September 26th. Online pre-registration is required if you want to attend BioBlitz! Oklahoma.  The inventory begins Friday 4:00 p.m. October 3rd with activities scheduled until Saturday evening.   Check out the website for all … Continue reading →

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Native American STEM competition and teacher conference, Nov. 24 

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Bob

In collaboration with the Oklahoma EPSCoR group, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, The University of Tulsa is hosting the First Annual Native American STEM competition and Teacher conference on Nov. 24. Due to the number of high schools that … Continue reading →

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Dates/locations added: Transitioning to new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science workshops

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Bob

 With the adoption of the new Oklahoma Academic Science Standards, districts and teachers are beginning to make decisions on how to transition from PASS to OAS-Science. The Oklahoma State Department of Education is offering two-day regional workshops designed to provide … Continue reading →

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Proposed Texas Textbooks Distort Climate Change Facts

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Bob

(Ed. note: Why would OSTA post news about textbook difficulties in Texas?  The last line of this Dallas Morning News article explains it all.  Some specific examples of the distorted climate change (and other) facts are included in this article from Mother Jones … Continue reading →

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OSDE is offering free two-day regional workshops to support science teachers and school district administrators as they transition to new Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS) for Science.

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Bob

OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 11, 2014) – The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is offering free two-day regional workshops to support science teachers and school district administrators as they transition to new Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS) for Science. The new standards were adopted … Continue reading →

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From the Nature Conservancy and NSTA – Nature Works Everywhere

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Bob

Are you teaching your students about water filtration, renewable energy, or biological interactions? Or have you considered building a school garden to help them understand carbon cycles and living systems? Register today! Join us to learn about, an online resource center … Continue reading →

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PAESMEM Award

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Bob

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring is a Presidential award established by the White House in 1995. This award recognizes individuals and organizations from both public and private sectors who mentor persons from underrepresented populations in … Continue reading →

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