Tuesday, April 20, 2010

National Lab Day Set for May 12, 2010


Summer Science Workshops for Educators
Five week-long NASA-related science workshops are offered to K-12 educators.
Applications are currently being accepted.
July 12 - August 6, 2010
Penn State University Park campus
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State Superintendent's Regional Curriculum Conferences: 2010 A PASS Odyssey
Date: Tuesday, June 15
Location: Central Middle School, Lawton
Date: Tuesday, June 15
Location: McAlester High School, McAlester
Date: Wednesday, June 16
Location: Del City High School, Del City
Date: Wednesday, June 16
Location: Fulton Learning Center, Tulsa
Date:Thursday, June 17
Location: Grove High School, Grove
Date: Thursday, June 17
Location: Woodward High School, WoodwardAll content and all grade levels will have presentations available in addition to a keynote speaker. Online registration is available at.
April 22nd marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and gives teachers an opportunity to encourage environmental stewardship. Events and resources are available from a number of organizations, and NABT makes your search for classroom ideas easy. NABT supports both the teaching of environmental ( http://www.nabt2008.org/procs/CLink.php?c=240&s=418&m=2&r=mjrow@classicnet.net&lid=1808 )and sustainability ( http://www.nabt2008.org/procs/CLink.php?c=240&s=418&m=2&r=mjrow@classicnet.net&lid=1809 )topics in the biology classroom. Official statements can be found at NABT Position Statements ( http://www.nabt2008.org/procs/CLink.php?c=240&s=418&m=2&r=mjrow@classicnet.net&lid=1810 ). The NABT Ecology/Environment Resource Page ( http://www.nabt2008.org/procs/CLink.php?c=240&s=418&m=2&r=mjrow@classicnet.net&lid=1811 )at http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=107 ( http://www.nabt2008.org/procs/CLink.php?c=240&s=418&m=2&r=mjrow@classicnet.net&lid=1812 )has what you need to address the important themes of Earth Day with your students.
OKSDE Technology Workshop Opportunities
The calendar for instructional technology trainings has been created and is now located for viewing and registering in one simple location. The URL below lists all training opportunities beginning in May and ending in August. Early enrollment is highly encouraged for these trainings because they do fill quickly. Please note if registering multiple participants for a training, separate computers will need to be utilized for each registration.
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Toshiba America Foundation Grants
Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) is currently accepting applications for grants to support innovative projects designed by math and science teachers – grades K-6 and grades 7-12 to make their own classrooms more exciting and successful for students.
Deadline:August 01, 2010
Separate applications for K-6 and 7-12 can be found at: .

May 12 will be the first official National Lab Day! Not signed up yet? Not to worry: even if May 12 doesn’t work for you, National Lab Day is more than just a day. Whether you are looking for help with your science fair, or maybe someone to host a field trip, advise an after-school program, help with a hands-on activity, or supply some cool lab equipment, National Lab Day can help.
At the NLD website ( http://www.nationallabday.org/ )you simply sign up then submit your idea for a project (or what you need in your classroom) and the website matches your request with a STEM professional who has also joined the NLD hub. (And you can also get funding for your classroom or project by registering on Donors Choose on the NLD site!)
Learn more and to sign up your project for National Lab Day at www.nationallabday.org ( http://www.nationallabday.org/ )today.

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