Tag Archives: PASS

New Science PASS Revisions Posted

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Bob

The new science PASS revised document has just been posted to the SDE web site. The link is http://sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/PASS/default.html and look under the heading Core Curriculum for Science.  Please note that these revisions are not completely approved until Legislature approves … Continue reading →

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Science Inquiry Institute at Science Museum Oklahoma

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Bob

Science Inquiry Institute Level I Designed for educators that have not previously attended an Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) Inquiry Institute, this workshop gives teachers an opportunity to explore the practice of science inquiry through hands-on experiences and focused reflection. Participants will examine … Continue reading →

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Middle School Chemistry – FREE from ACS!

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Bob

The Office of K-8 Science in the Education Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has just released a new free middle school science resource at www.middleschoolchemistry.com. It is a completely free source of activity-based lesson plans for teaching basic … Continue reading →

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SB 554 BY JOSH BRECHEEN- ANALYSIS OF WHY THIS IS A BAD BILL

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Bob

(Ed. note: This analysis is reprinted from the Oklahomans For Excellence in Science Education listserve.  The OESE website is linked  in the menu to the left.  On the website you can subscribe to their listserv as well as join this … Continue reading →

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Return of a Bad Idea

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Bob

Back in 2008 we wrote in this space about HB 1001, “The Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act” as it was filed by Representative Sally Kern (R- Oklahoma City).  That bill was itself a reintroduced edition of HB 2211, which had failed the … Continue reading →

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Learn About Recent Advances and Cutting-Edge Research in Molecular Evolution from NESCent

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Bob

If you’re interested in learning more about cutting-edge research in molecular evolution, or helping your students understand how molecular approaches are revolutionizing our understanding of familiar examples of evolution, check out the talks from the NESCent/AIBS Evolution Symposium held at … Continue reading →

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Sam Rhine Returns to Oklahoma

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Bob

Sam Rhine has crossed the country for 30+ years presenting the latest genetic information for high school students and their teachers.  He has also spoken to audiences in Toronto, Montreal, Tokyo, Vienna, Prague, St. Petersburg, Russia, and Nairobi, Kenya. The student participants at … Continue reading →

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OSTA Fall Conference Agenda Announced

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Bob

Have you Registered for the Conference yet?  It’s time for Dr. Allan to send in the lunch count so you need to sign-in to the On-line Registration system and get your name on the list! The tentative program for the … Continue reading →

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A Math Perspective on the Common Core Standards Initiative

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Bob

From the 4/26/2010 – NSTA Reports—Henry Kepner, Jr. The Common Core State Standards Initiative adds a new twist in American education: the creation of common core state standards in mathematics and English/language arts, which each state may choose to adopt. The … Continue reading →

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Legislature Underway

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Bob

The Oklahoma Legislative session began last week and it doesn’t take long to realize it’s an election year . Attached is a list of the bills that have something to do with education.  The list contains the bill numbers, the … Continue reading →

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