Houston, Texas, April 22, 2003 - ConocoPhillips [NYSE:COP] is continuing a long tradition of promoting excellence in science learning through the newest release of its Search for Solutions video series.
Produced in conjunction with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the 10-part series explores the nature and process of science - creativity, modeling, application, theory and argument - and how these processes play out in science and technology. Designed to capture the attention and imagination of junior high and high school students, the video series is accompanied by online teaching guides that help reinforce concepts through discussion, hands-on exercises and experiments. To impart a global view of the practice and application of science, the series features distinguished scientists and research centers in the United States, Australia and Chile.
The Search for Solutions video series was distributed recently to more than 20,000 science teachers in the United States free of charge.
"The partnership between the National Science Teachers Association and ConocoPhillips has produced a very valuable tool for our nation's science teachers," said Gerald Wheeler, NSTA executive director. "The Search for Solutions video series brings their students vivid, real-life examples of the nature of science and technology - a much needed resource."
"We believe that sparking the interest of possible scientists is important for the future of our business and our country," said Ron Stanley, manager of community relations for ConocoPhillips.
ConocoPhillips is continuing a tradition that began when Phillips Petroleum Company started producing and distributing top-quality educational videos free to teachers in the United States around 1975.
Search for Solutions DVDs or videos are available for order by certified teachers at www.teachingtools.com. The accompanying teaching guides also are available at this site for downloading and printing.
ConocoPhillips is an integrated petroleum company with interests around the world. Headquartered in Houston, the company had approximately 57,000 employees and $77 billion of assets as of Dec. 31, 2002. For more information, go to www.conocophillips.com.
About NSTA
The Arlington, VA-based National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership includes more than 55,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education.
Contacts:
Naomi Cheatum (ConocoPhillips)
281-293-3502
Cindy Workosky (NSTA)
703-312-9248
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