Tag Archives: High School

2012 AAPT/PTRA ToPPS II: A Professional Development Opportunity for Physics and Physical Science Teachers

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Bob

2012 AAPT/PTRA ToPPS II: Designed for In-Service Oklahoma Teachers of Physics and Physical Science, this professional development opportunity is a 5-day summer institute (with 2 follow-up sessions during the 2012 – 2013 academic year).  This is a very “hands-on,” “minds-on” professional development opportunity.  Those seeking to … Continue reading →

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First Public Draft of Next Generation Science Standards Released Today.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Bob

Comment Period Open Until June 1The first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was released today and will be online for public comment until June 1.In a process managed by Achieve, 26 states led the development of the Next … 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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HHMI Announces New AP Biology Teacher Guide To BioInteractive Resources

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Bob

In this detailed guide, written by Ann Brokaw of Rocky River High School in Ohio, all the resources on the HHMI Holiday Lectures DVDs and BioInteractive website that fit the new AP Biology Curriculum Framework are correlated to specific Big … Continue reading →

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OESE presents: Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes Workshop

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Bob

Teacher Workshop Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes   Who: High school science teachers and students in science education When: Friday Oct. 5 (6:00 PM) through Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 (3:00 PM) Where: The University of Oklahoma Biological Station … 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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2012 Oklahoma Regents Summer Academies in Math, Science and Technology

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Bob

This summer, invite your students to spend time at an Oklahoma college or university and discover the fascinating worlds of aeronautics, engineering, environmental conservation, forensic science and much more! Summer Academies are FREE! Be sure to request applications from the contact person … Continue reading →

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Science Textbook Adoption Delayed (Again)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Bob

(From a Letter to Superintendents from Paige Pierce-Phillips, Director, Instructional Materials, Oklahoma State Department of Education) March 13, 2012 Dear Superintendent, On behalf of the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee I want to inform you of changes being made to the textbook subject … Continue reading →

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Watch NASA’s Sun-Earth Day Web Cast!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Bob

June 5, 2012, Mauna Kea Observatory, Hawaii Subscribe to the NASA Edge podcast on iTunes NASA EDGE is proud to join forces with the Sun Earth Day Team to celebrate the Transit of Venus! On June 5, 2012, we will … Continue reading →

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What’s your grade?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Bob

The public comment period for the regulations governing the state’s new A-F system of grading schools and school systems is open through March 19th.  Below are 2 excerpts taken from the regulations that could (will?) have profound affects on the … Continue reading →

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