TiffanyGram – 10/2/14

Greetings Science Educators!

I hope the week finds you well. There are several items to share in this week’s Science Message including: the announcement of Science Standards Framework Project, state summaries for science assessments, and information about upcoming professional development opportunities.

Announcing Science Standards Framework Project

The Oklahoma State Department of Education is seeking K-12 classroom educators to participate in the development of the Oklahoma Science Standards Framework. The Oklahoma Science Standards Framework will provide educators with information and resources to develop curriculum aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science. The framework will not serve as curriculum itself.  The Oklahoma Science Standards Framework will be modeled from a similar resource developed in Minnesota (the Minnesota Mathematics and Science Standards Framework see link http://www.scimathmn.org/stemtc/).

To find out more about this opportunity and how you can apply go to https://www.ok.gov/dcs/solicit/app/solicitationSearch.php?status=open-pending and download a copy of RFP 2650000297. Please follow all instructions and if you have any questions, please contact the Contracting Officer listed on the first page of RFP Kathy Hallum, email: Kathy.hallum@omes.ok.gov or phone: 405-521-3851

Science Assessment Updates:

State Score Summaries for Science

• See the attached document

Resending the Documents for Science Assessment

Test Items Specification Documents:

• Grade 5 Science Test and Item Specs
• Grade 8 Science Test and Item Specs
• ACE Biology EOI Test and Item Specs 

2014-2015 Released Science Items:

• EOI Biology I| Key
• EOIFormula Sheet

• Grade 8 Science| Key
• Grade 5 Science | Key

For questions regarding any of the documents, contact Craig.Walker@sde.ok.gov

Professional Development Opportunities

Science Standards Workshops

There are still openings for the following Science Standards Workshops.

To register for one of the workshops and to get directions to the workshops go to:

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-standards-workshop-tickets-12977180095?aff=eorg

• Oct. 9-10: Pryor – Northeast Technology Center
• Oct. 23-24: Ardmore – Sam Noble Foundation (The Sam Noble Foundation is hosting the Ardmore workshop and providing lodging at no cost to participants who require it on the evening of October 23rd. To sign up for lodging or if you have questions about lodging, contact Frank Hardin at cfhardin@noble.org.)
• *NEW* October 27 -28th: Oklahoma City
• *NEW*November 10th -11th: Poteau
• Nov. 13-14: Norman – Moore/Norman Technology Center
• *NEW*November 17th-18th: Woodward
• *NEW* Nov. 20-21: Duncan – Red River Technology Center
• Dec. 4–5:Weatherford – Western Technology Center
• *NEW* Dec. 11-12: Idabel – Kiamichi Technology Center
• *NEW* Jan. 22-23: Durant – Kimachi Technology Center
• Feb. 12–13: Altus – Southwest Technology Center

OSDE is still working to secure a few more locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Tahlequah for additional workshops around the state. As more locations are added we will provide that information via the science listserv. The updated locations will also appear on the registration link.

More! Rocks in Your Head workshop
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Chesapeake Energy Corporation, 6100 N. Western, OKC, OK 73118, Building 9, B111

TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: Email schuelke1@comcast.net Please include: your name, school, school address, and contact phone number

Oklahoma Science Teacher’s Association Conference: OSTA FLIPS FOR SCIENCE

November 1, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at the University of Central Oklahoma

For details and to register go to: https://www.oklahomascienceteachersassociation.org/?p=5780

Free Articles from NSTA Journals:

Science and Children –Elementary

How Do Scientists Work?

Science Scope – Middle School

Magnetism: More Than Just Objects Attracted to Refrigerators

The Science Teacher – High School

Using Mobile Devises in Field Science