Tag Archives: Opportunities

New SpacePlace

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Bob

The NASA SpacePlace folks have just published the latest issue of their bi‑monthly newsletter for formal and informal educators. The newsletter is all about the many useful and‑‑it goes without saying‑‑free resources on The Space Place website that can be helpful to classroom … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Museum Network Inquiry Institute

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Bob

The Oklahoma Museum Network funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, with support from Oklahoma EPSCoR, offers a free Professional Development Workshop on Science Inquiry! Whether you currently use inquiry methods or want to learn what inquiry is all about, this workshop will … Continue reading →

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OU Biological Station Begins 60th Season

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Bob

The University of Oklahoma Biological Station (UOBS) was founded in 1949 and is a permanent, year-round field station located on the north shore of Lake Texoma (Oklahoma-Texas border), approximately 2 hours south of the main campus in Norman.  The Station’s … Continue reading →

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Fund for Teachers-Oklahoma

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Bob

$5,000 grants for individual teachers  $10,000 for teams of two or more teachers The national Fund for Teachers has teamed up with the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence and the Tulsa Community College to sponsor Fund for Teachers-Oklahoma, which awards  grants to … Continue reading →

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October Science News from OSDE

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Bob

Do you receive the monthly Science News from the Oklahoma State Department of Education?   Chances are that you do.  Jana Rowland, the state Science Director does an excellent job pulling together opportunities and news that might be of interest … Continue reading →

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THE JOURNEY TO PALOMAR

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Bob

A LIVE INTERACTIVE NASA WEBCAST FOR STUDENTS   “George Ellery Hale’s Legacy and the Future of Giant American Telescopes” When: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 – 11:00 AM (PACIFIC TIME) (2:00 pm Eastern; 8:00 am Hawaii)   Where: On the Internet  … Continue reading →

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Young outdoor writers to share their heritage, win trip of a lifetime

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Bob

Every year, young people across Oklahoma share their outdoor heritage by competing in a youth outdoor writing contest for a chance at a trip of a lifetime, and you need only ask Coweta High School student Shane Ellison if it … Continue reading →

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The Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Bob

It’s NOT just for art teachers! K‑5 teachers can take our Arts Integration workshop and learn fun,authentic ways to incorporate the arts into your core curriculum classroom.  Renowned A+ fellows will give you the tools you’ll need to use poetry, music, dance, … Continue reading →

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2009 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Bob

The 2009 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy offers a five‑day program of camps in New Jersey, Texas, and Louisiana that is intended to provide selected elementary school teachers with information and skills needed to motivate students to pursue careers in science and math. Maximum … Continue reading →

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BioBlitz! Rescheduled

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Bob

You may know that BioBlitz! 2008, originally scheduled for Sept 12-13, was postponed due to heavy rain and flooding in Alfalfa County. The NEW DATE for BioBlitz! is OCTOBER 10 & 11. If you haven’t registered already, on-line registration is open until … Continue reading →

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