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Will the OERB sponsor my class to go on a museum field trip?  Where does the OERB sponsor museum field trips?  How much time should I plan for the museum field trip?  Whom do I contact for field trip reservations?  Can I get the teacher's guide without attending a workshop?  How long does the Fossils to Fuel curriculum take?  How long does the Petro Active curriculum take?  How long does the CORE Energy curriculum take?  Can I use the curricula for my special education or advanced education students? How do I sign up for a Petro Pro volunteer to come to my class? Is the Petro Pro presentation appropriate for high school students? Can I schedule a Petro Pro for a career day? How can out-of-state teachers get a copies of the teachers guides? How do I sign up for a workshop? Fill out an online registration form or call Carla Zappola at (800) 664-1301 ext. 216. Back to Top How will I know if I am registered for a workshop or if a workshop has been canceled? You will receive a confirmation e-mail at the completion of your online registration. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact Carla Zappola at (800) 664-1301 ext. 216 to confirm your registration. If a workshop is canceled, you should receive a phone call or e-mail approximately one week prior to the workshop date.  In the event of severe weather, please tune in to your local news stations for workshop closings or call Carla Zappola at (800) 664-1301 ext. 216.  Back to Top Is it possible to schedule a workshop for my school or school district? Yes. Just contact Kim O'Neill at (877) 231-7001 or e-mail koneill@eeoadmin.com.  Back to Top What is the process for the OERB-sponsored museum trip? After attending a workshop, you will receive a curriculum survey and transportation reimbursement form in the mail. You will receive this packet once a year thereafter in August. Keep the curriculum survey packet until your class has completed the curriculum, then return it to the OERB. After you have returned the curriculum survey, contact the museum you would like to visit directly to schedule your field trip. Once your class has had its field trip, send your transportation reimbursement form to us. We will send a check to your school or school district for the transportation reimbursement. You must send the curriculum survey to us prior to scheduling the field trip.  Back to Top Does the OERB replace consumable kit supplies? Yes. Purchase the replacement curriculum supplies and attach the receipts to your curriculum survey. Return the receipts along with your survey to the OERB after completing the curriculum. You should receive a curriculum survey after attending a workshop and every year thereafter. If you have not received a curriculum survey, please contact us at 1-800-664-1301 ext. 216 or teachers@oerb.com.  Back to Top I have not attended a workshop. Will the OERB sponsor my class to go on a museum field trip? No. We can only sponsor field trips for classes being taught by an OERB-trained teacher. Please contact us at (800) 664-1301 ext. 216 or teachers@oerb.com for information, or visit our online workshop calendar for a list of dates or to register. Back to Top Where does the OERB sponsor museum field trips? Please see our complete list of museums.  Back to Top How much time should I plan for the museum field trip? A museum trip will take one full school day. The energy class and tour provided at the museum should take approximately 45 minutes. Back to Top Whom do I contact for field trip reservations? You should contact the museum directly. Please see our complete list of museums  with contact information. The museums will accept reservations for OERB-sponsored field trips only after we have received your curriculum evaluation.  Back to Top Can I get the teacher's guide without attending a workshop? Unless you are an out-of-state teacher, the teacher's guides are not for sale on an individual basis. Back to Top How long does the Little Bits curriculum take? Approximately six weeks. Back to Top How long does the Fossils to Fuel curriculum take? Approximately six weeks.  Back to Top How long does the Fossils to Fuel 2 curriculum take? Approximately six weeks. Back to Top How long does the Petro Active curriculum take? Approximately six weeks.  Back to Top How long does the CORE Energy curriculum take? CORE Energy is designed to complement teachers' current curricula, so it depends on how each teacher incorporates the activities into his or her lesson plans.  Back to Top Can I use the curricula for my special education, advanced education or technology engineering students? Definitely. Little Bits, Fossils to Fuel, Fossils to Fuel 2, Petro Active and CORE Energy are hands-on curricula that will captivate and educate both special education and advanced education classes. Additionally, Fossils to Fuel, Fossils to Fuel 2 and Petro Active are excellent for technology engineering students. Back to Top How do I sign up for a Petro Pro volunteer to come to my class? Fill out the online registration form or contact us at (800) 664-1301 ext. 216 or teachers@oerb.com.  Back to Top Is the Petro Pro presentation appropriate for high school students? Petro Pros give presentations to grades two through 12. They provide technical and basic presentations that are tailored to the grade level of each class.  Back to Top Can I schedule a Petro Pro for a career day? Yes. Our Petro Pros enjoy going to career fairs and speaking to students who are interested in their profession. We can also team up with state colleges or universities to provide information on career opportunities in the oil and natural gas industry.  Back to Top How can out-of-state teachers get copies of the teachers guides? Out-of-state teachers can purchase the teacher guides for $15. For more information, call 1-800-664-1301 ext. 216 or e-mail teachers@oerb.com. Back to Top
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