Monthly Archives: December 2014

AAAS Project 2061 Professional Development Workshops

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Bob

Understanding and Using K-12 Science Learning Goals The AAAS Project 2061 team can help you tap into a set of tools, resources, and strategies for meeting the challenges of implementing Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). During this two-day workshop you’ll exploreNGSS and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Update from NCSE – 12/19/14

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Bob

DISAPPOINTING NEWS FROM SCOTLAND The Scottish government rejected the proposal to ban the teaching of creationism in publicly funded schools in Scotland, according to the Glasgow Herald (December 16, 2014). The head of Curriculum Unit at the Learning Directorate told … Continue reading →

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NCSE Evolution and Climate Education Update – 12/5/14

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Bob

    THE NEW CLIMATE EDUCATION AND LITERACY INITIATIVE “[T]he White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) is launching a new Climate Education and Literacy Initiative to help connect American students and citizens with the best-available, science-based information … Continue reading →

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Invitation To Participate in a Research Study

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Bob

My name is Carrie Miller-DeBoer and I am a Ph.D. student in the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at the University of Oklahoma. I would like to invite you to participate in a research study to understand more about science … Continue reading →

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Two Outstanding Programs from the American Physiological Society

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Bob

SIX STAR SCIENCE ONLINE TEACHER (OT) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The Six Star Science OT is a 10-month online professional development program that focuses on the three Dimensions in the Next Generation Science Standards: Scientific Practices; Cross Cutting Concepts (especially “Cause … Continue reading →

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OCTM Invites Science Teachers to Present

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Bob

The Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2015 OCTM Annual Conference. This is your opportunity to demonstrate what you are currently doing for mathematics and STEM education. The conference will be held at … Continue reading →

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