Tag Archives: High School

August Janagram

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Bob

Science News from OSDE Science Director Jana Rowland Field Trip Grants Available The Target Corporation has announced that it will award 5,000 field trip grants of up to $800 each for the coming K-12 school year. Managed by Scholarship America, … Continue reading →

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OSDE Student Assessment Documents Update

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Bob

Please see the very important information listed below from the Assessment Office.  Be sure to download the Blueprints for the assessed science grades/content and also download the new performance level descriptors. These documents will be very valuable as you plan … Continue reading →

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Conference on “Best Practices in ESD”

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Bob

Invitation for Nominations/Applications Fulbright Japan is pleased to announce a conference to be held in Portland, Oregon during the period November 1-6, 2009 on the theme “Best Practices in ESD (Education for Sustainable Development).”  The conference will be the inaugural event for a … Continue reading →

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MyScience: Connecting With 21st Century Students

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Bob

OSTA 2009 Fall Staff Development Conference Saturday, November 7, 2009 Howell Hall, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond OSTA Awards! OSTA presents annual awards to recognize those among us who have made significant contributions to science education in the state.  The … Continue reading →

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2009 EARTH SCIENCE WEEK TOOLKITS NOW AVAILABLE

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Bob

The Earth Science Week 2009 (October 11-17) Toolkit enables students, educators, and the public to fully explore this year’s theme “Understanding Climate.” The latest edition of this resource is now available through the American Geological Institute (AGI). It contains a … Continue reading →

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TEACHERS’ EVOLUTION WORKSHOP

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Bob

Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education (OESE), in conjunction with the University of Oklahoma Biological Station (OUBS) and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (SNOMNH), is organizing a professional development workshop on Teaching Evolution in the 21st Century … Continue reading →

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Science Safety Summit Changes

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Bob

First, the good news: OSTA and the OSDE are finishing preparations for this year’s Oklahoma Science Safety Summit.  The bad news? A lack of response to the NSU-BA workshop has forced the cancellation of the July 29th workshop.  But the … Continue reading →

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BioBlitz early registration ends this week.

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Bob

Hello BioBlitzers! Just a few more days to take advantage of the discounted early online registration for BioBlitz! 2009 at Robbers Cave – if you register before July 15th, registration fee is only $5!  The registration fee includes the Friday night meal, … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Science Safety Summit

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Bob

(new!) 1 Day, 1 Location July 31, 2009 Howell Hall, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma PRE-REGISTRATION (Due July 22, 2009) Full Conference Registration – includes complementary OSTA membership (for new members), continental breakfast, an OSTA coffee mug, Safety Tool … Continue reading →

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NABT Biology Educator Leadership Scholarship (BELS)

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Bob

Applications are now being accepted for the new NABT Biology Educator Leadership Scholarship (BELS). The BELS program was established to encourage and support teachers who want to further their education in the life sciences or life science education. Any NABT … Continue reading →

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