Tag Archives: PASS

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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What’s Your NGSS I.Q.?

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Bob

  Who is developing the NGSS? National Research Council (NRC) – independent, nonprofit institution (part of National Academies) which developed the Framework upon which the NGSS is based.  (NRC previously developed National Science Education Standards (NSES), released in 1996.) Carnegie … Continue reading →

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Vision 2020 Conference: Science Strands and Luncheon

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Bob

Greetings science educators! I know many of you have or are about to leave your classrooms for the summer. However, I wanted to send you titles and descriptions for the science strands of the Vision 2020 Conference. As a reminder, … Continue reading →

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Vision 2020

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Bob

  The Oklahoma State Department of Education is excited to share with you news about it’s upcoming VISION 2020 conference.  VISION 2020 is right around the corner and online registration, hotel accommodations, and conference information are now available to you. … 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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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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Creating a Path to the Common Core

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Bob
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Science Textbook Adoption Moved Back (Again)

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Bob

Just before spring break the Oklahoma State Department of Education announced plans to restructure the textbook adoption cycle.  Science textbook adoption will be switched with Social Studies and as a result will be delayed yet another year beyond what has … Continue reading →

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A second Oklahoma bill attacks evolution and climate change

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Bob

(from ncse.com) A bill in Oklahoma that would, if enacted, encourage teachers to present the “scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses” of “controversial” topics such as “biological evolution” and “global warming” is back from the dead. Entitled the “Scientific Education and … Continue reading →

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