Tag Archives: STEM

TiffanyGram November 26, 2013

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Bob

Greetings Science Educators! I hope you enjoyed the beautiful fall weather this year and that you were able to find time to do a few outdoor investigations with your students. I’ve been working overtime with the Writing Team and the … Continue reading →

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Verizon APP Challenge

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Bob

     Be one of 8 winning schools to get a $20,000 cash grant! How do I get started? ■  gather a team of 5 to 7 students who wish to creatively solve a problem in your school  or community … Continue reading →

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Field Opportunities for Earth Science Teachers

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Bob

When was the last time you were in the field studying geology?  Last summer?  5 years ago?  Never?  The Geological Society of America has several opportunities for Earth Science teachers to study geology in the field this summer.  These trips … Continue reading →

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Shell Science Challenge is looking for Oklahoma

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Bob

Good Morning Everyone, We want to increase the number of applications in a short time frame, approximately six weeks.  The application itself takes less than 12 hours to write so that is not an issue.   We would like you to … Continue reading →

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Opportunities from NSTA – 10/29

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Bob

NGSS Resources Available from ETS The K–12 Center at ETS recently collaborated with a dozen other organizations for an Invitational Research Symposium on Science Assessment, which brought together many of the individuals at the forefront of K–12 science education and … Continue reading →

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Sam Rhine Genetics Update Conference November 16th

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Bob

  Sam returns to Oklahoma City on Thursday, November 16th at Putnam City High School, 5300 NW 50th, Oklahoma City.  (map)   Sam Rhine has crossed the country for 30+ years presenting the latest genetic information for high school students and their teachers.  He … Continue reading →

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From NSTA Express

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Bob

Washington State Adopts NGSS Congratulations to Washington State, which last week joined Delaware, California, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Vermont and became the eighth state to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Governor Jay Inslee and state superintendent … Continue reading →

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U.S. National Model STEM Education Program Opportunity

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Bob

   Announcing the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Eighth Flight Opportunity – SSEP Mission 6 to the International Space Station for the 2014 Academic Year Opportunity for a School District, Even an Individual Large School, to Engage a Few Hundred Grade 5-12 … Continue reading →

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Touchstone Energy Cooperatives SKIE Award

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Bob

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and the K20 Center are seeking applications from innovative Oklahoma educators for the SKIE(Supporting K20 Innovative Educators) Award. Applications are due September 30.  Award winners will be recognized at the K20 Innovative Learning Institute (ILI)  on December 3, 2013.  … Continue reading →

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Time’s awastin’

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Bob

Time passes and so do the due dates for registration and program proposals for the OSTA Fall Conference. Don’t wait until the last minute! (Don’t you tell your students that same thing?) The 2013 OSTA Fall Conference is the largest … Continue reading →

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