Tag Archives: Elementary

Science Olympiad Featured on NBC’s TODAY Show

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Bob

NBC has a regular TODAY Show feature called Class of 2020 where they are following a class of students in a particular classroom through their 13 years of schooling.  Now 5th graders, the class recently participated in their school district’s … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram: January 15, 2013

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Bob

Greetings Fellow Science Educators! I hope you all enjoyed your time with friends and family over the holidays! With the start of a new year I have numerous exciting opportunities to share with you, including the kick off to our … Continue reading →

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Science Matters – November 2012

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Bob

New NRC Report Identifies Key Indicators for Gauging Progress in K–12 STEM Education The National Research Council (NRC) released a report last week, “Monitoring Progress Toward Successful K–12 STEM Education,” that identifies key indicators for measuring progress in K-12 science, … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Last Minute? It’s Here!

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Bob

It’s time to check your schedule and finalize plans to be in attendance at the 2012 OSTA Fall Conference “Saving The World Through Science” First and foremost, this is the best science staff development conference you will find in Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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NASA’a Mission to Planet Earth at OU this Summer

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Bob

Whom: Grades 2nd – 8th pre-service and in-service classroom teachers within any subject area What: an 11-day summer NASA STEM teacher institute When: June 5th – 15th, 2013 Where: the University of Oklahoma Why: The Oklahoma NASA Space Grant Consortium is sponsoring … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram September 24, 2012

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Bob

This week: (1) Updates on Oklahoma Science Assessments (2) Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers (3) Grant for Teachers (4) Student Opportunities Greetings Science Educators! I have received many questions of late about the scientific and engineering practices associated with the … Continue reading →

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More! Rocks in Your Head

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Bob

Attention 3rd – 8th plus Earth & Environmental Science Teachers!  Join us for More!  Rocks in Your Head Instructor:            Mrs. Janie Schuelke*, Houston, Texas Date:      Tuesday, October 16, 2012 (limited to the first 45 to register) Time:     8:30-3:30pm Location:   … Continue reading →

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Changes in 2012-13 Grades 5 and 8 Science and EOI Biology I Assessments

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Bob

September 17, 2012 FROM:  Office of Accountability and Assessments TO:  Science Coordinators and Teachers of Grade 5 and 8 Science, and Biology I RE:  2012-13 Grades 5 and 8 Science and EOI Biology I Assessments Science testing within the State … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Elementary Schools Receive STEM Awards

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Bob

From the Oklahoma State Department of Education: OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 12, 2012) – Ten Oklahoma elementary schools recently were named K20 STEM–Building STEM-Ready Elementary Schools. The first-time designation comes with grant funds for teacher training at the schools in the areas of science, … Continue reading →

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August 20th -24th TiffanyGram

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Bob

Welcome back science educators! I hope you enjoyed the summer and found opportunities to both relax and become rejuvenated! I had the great pleasure of meeting several amazing educators through the Math Science Partnership Grants this summer. I participated in … Continue reading →

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