Tag Archives: Opportunities

2012 AAPT/PTRA ToPPS II: A Professional Development Opportunity for Physics and Physical Science Teachers

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Bob

2012 AAPT/PTRA ToPPS II: Designed for In-Service Oklahoma Teachers of Physics and Physical Science, this professional development opportunity is a 5-day summer institute (with 2 follow-up sessions during the 2012 – 2013 academic year).  This is a very “hands-on,” “minds-on” professional development opportunity.  Those seeking to … Continue reading →

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Science Matters

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Bob

            New Report Finds U.S. Students Able to Conduct Simple Investigations, but Can’t Explain Results U.S. students can conduct simple experiments, but have a hard time explaining the results according to a new survey—The Nation’s … Continue reading →

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National Library of Medicine Resources for K-12 Science Teachers

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Bob

Did you know that he National Library of Medicine (NLM), one of the 27 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), offers FREE resources to K-12 science teachers? Here is a sample of some of the resources … Continue reading →

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News from the American Institute of Biological Sciences

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Bob

        Call for Applications: Vision & Change Leadership Fellows The Partnership for Undergraduate Life Science Education (PULSE) is a new joint effort by NSF, NIH/NIGMS and HHMI. PULSE is currently seeking individuals with leadership experience from a … Continue reading →

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BSCS / NABT AP Biology Leadership Academy – Applications Due Soon!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Bob

We are currently accepting applications for the first NABT/BSCS AP Biology Leadership Academy. The first Academy is limited to 50 participants. Applications are due by 25 May 2012. The supervisor signature form must be received for an application to be considered. Participating in the academy requires a … Continue reading →

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Cutting to the Core…

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Bob

The Oklahoma Writing Project hosts: Common Core Conference   Come Learn How Common Core Will Impact You and Your Classroom  For Grades K-12th Presentations will include practical, developmentally appropriate ideas to build writing skills and literacy while transitioning to Common Core Standards. … Continue reading →

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HHMI Announces New AP Biology Teacher Guide To BioInteractive Resources

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Bob

In this detailed guide, written by Ann Brokaw of Rocky River High School in Ohio, all the resources on the HHMI Holiday Lectures DVDs and BioInteractive website that fit the new AP Biology Curriculum Framework are correlated to specific Big … Continue reading →

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OESE presents: Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes Workshop

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Bob

Teacher Workshop Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes   Who: High school science teachers and students in science education When: Friday Oct. 5 (6:00 PM) through Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 (3:00 PM) Where: The University of Oklahoma Biological Station … Continue reading →

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Insect Adventure At OSU

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Bob

The OSU Department of Entomology runs a Cooperative Extension Service program throughout the state entitled Insect Adventure.  They are Oklahoma’s only live bug petting zoo and  specialize in interactive presentations to schools, 4H, fairs and many other events.  These presentations … Continue reading →

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STEM Teacher Institute at OSU

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Bob
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