News
ATTN: Nebraska Mathematics and Science Teachers. A
statewide needs assessment survey has been developed to document and
priortize professional development needs for both content and instructional
approaches to support high quality teaching and learning in math and
science. All teachers are being requested to complete a survey by April
13, 2007. Information and instructions are available at NE
MSP Survey.
Summer Newsletter Headlines
NATS Fall Conference will be held at Camp Calvin
Crest in Fremont, NE October 25 - 27, 2007. Download presentation proposal
forms, registration forms and directions to the conference from the
Conference page.
NAS Celebrates 127th Anniversary Year. The NAS annual
meeting will be held April 20, 2007 celebrating 127 years since its
organization and its 117th annual meeting. NATS and NJAS (Nebraska Junior
Academy of Sciences) are divisions of NAS, the Nebraska Academy of Sciences.
NJAS State Science Meet isheld in conjuction with
the Nebraska Academy of Sciences annual meeting. Students compete in
senior high and junior high divisions. Winning high school students
receive scholarships to attend the American Junior Academy of Science
National Convention.
The American Chemical Society is sponsoring inquiry-based training
workshops this summer for high school chemistry teachers. More information
is available at www.chemistry.org/education.
The NAS/NATS newsletter is sent quarterly to dues paying members. Dues
are $35 per year and $10 for students. You can download a membership
form or call our office at 402/472-2644 for more information.
Deadlines for submission of newsletter articles:
Fall newsletter - September 1
Winter newsletter - December 1
Spring newsletter - February 15
Summer newsletter - April 15