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Teaching The Logic Of Falsification: A Classroom Excercise, David Lopatto
Teaching The Logic Of Falsification: A Classroom Excercise, David Lopatto
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Every science teacher soon discovers that the intuitions students use to solve problems are frequently at variance with the critical thinking skills required by science. 1be exercise presented here focuses on the value of making scientific hypotheses and then attempting to falsify rather than confirm them. When challenged to test a hypothesis, intuitive thinkers tend to show a confirmation bias, i.e., they will propose a test in which the results will be a positive instance of the hypothesis (Einhorn and Hogarth, 1978; Wason, 1960). Scientists, on the other hand, know that tests are specific instances that cannot inductively ''prove" the …
Adding Fizz To Your Science Classroom, Andrea L. Skrukrud, Angela B. Sharpe, Wendy M. Stevens
Adding Fizz To Your Science Classroom, Andrea L. Skrukrud, Angela B. Sharpe, Wendy M. Stevens
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Have you found that your science classes just skip from unit to unit? Do you want to get away from science lessons that stress vocabulary and memorization of facts? Are you pondering how to get your students more involved in science? These were some of the questions we thought about when we designed hands-on experiences in science for upper elementary students. According to the National Research Council in Fulfilling the Promise, Biology Education in the Nation's Schools, future curriculum goals for both elementary and secondary science teaching will emphasize hands-on exploration by the students, the development of skills in observation, …
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Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
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Science Notes - Iowa Students Named Exploravision Semifinalists, Amy L. Wall
Science Notes - Iowa Students Named Exploravision Semifinalists, Amy L. Wall
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A team from Maharishi Middle School, Fairfield, Iowa, has been named regional semifinalists in the Toshiba/NSTA Explora Vision science competition. Team members are Kathryn Bettis, Mikaila Maidment, Jessica Hawthorne and Sarah Vigmostad. Their project, Making Life Better with Virtual Reality, was judged based on their storyboard. Criteria were creativity in vision and communication, historical perspective, scientific accuracy and feasibility.
Science Notes - Office Of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Offers New Curriculum, Elizabeth B. Sharpe
Science Notes - Office Of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Offers New Curriculum, Elizabeth B. Sharpe
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
To meet the need for citizen awareness of the impact of nuclear waste on science and society, the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management (DOF/OCRWM) has developed a four-unit resource curriculum. This curriculum, Science, Society and America's Nuclear Waste, is available to educators without charge.
Science Notes - Spring Msta Conference, Elizabeth B. Sharpe
Science Notes - Spring Msta Conference, Elizabeth B. Sharpe
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Minnesota Science Teachers Association extends an invitation to all Iowa teachers to attend its 1993 spring conference ''Enjoy a 'Southern Exposure.'" Sessions will be held in Rochester, Minnesota, May 6-8.
Science Notes - Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award, Amy L. Wall
Science Notes - Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award, Amy L. Wall
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Sherman Lundy, Burlington High School, has been recognized by the Central Section of the National Association of Geology Teachers as its 1992 Outstanding Earth Science Teacher. Lundy has taught earth science at Burlington for 23 years. He also serves as a field geologist for Basic Materials Corporation in Waterloo.
Science Notes - Usnco Announces 1993 Program, Elizabeth B. Sharpe
Science Notes - Usnco Announces 1993 Program, Elizabeth B. Sharpe
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The United States National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) Subcommittee of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Education invites all interested high school teachers and their students to participate in the 1993 USNCO program. USNCO stimulates young people to achieve excellence in chemistry and recognizes the accomplishments of these students and teachers as well as the importance of the school environment in which they learn.
Science Notes - Scholarship Opportunity For High School Seniors, Amy L. Wall
Science Notes - Scholarship Opportunity For High School Seniors, Amy L. Wall
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
University of Northern Iowa four-year scholarships in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, industrial technology, mathematics and physics will be available to 1994 high school graduates.
Science Notes - Relationships In Physical Science Text Book Available
Science Notes - Relationships In Physical Science Text Book Available
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Project RAMPS (Relationships and Mathematics in Physical Science) has developed Relationships in Physical Science, a textbook based on the idea that mathematics and laboratory activities should be an integral part of science education. The mathematical exercises included in the text are intended to help students gain a better understanding of the scientific concepts they are studying. Most of the materials necessary for the activities are already in the classroom or can be obtained from a supermarket.
Science Notes - Iowa Space Grant Consortium
Science Notes - Iowa Space Grant Consortium
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Opportunities to participate in space-related projects and to receive assistance in learning more about space through grants and summer programs are now available for Iowa teachers and students. The Iowa Space Grant Consortium was established three years ago as part of NASA's National Space Grant College and Fellowship program. Its primary goal is to foster in Iowans an expanded interest in space and space-related fields.
Science Notes - Article Submission Requirements
Science Notes - Article Submission Requirements
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
In an attempt to standardize the format for all articles, the Iowa Science Teachers Journal has established a set of author's guidelines.
Science Notes - Natural History Potpourri Workshops
Science Notes - Natural History Potpourri Workshops
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Natural History workshops are scheduled at the Conservation Education Center (Springbrook) for the weeks of June 13-18 and 20-25, 1993. The potpourri of topics includes: birds, trees, rocks, prairie plants and pond life. The week-long sessions will include field trips, lecture/discussions, slide talks and participation in activities which link the content topics to classroom activities.
Editor's Corner - The Country Club, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Editor's Corner - The Country Club, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Quigley, colleagues call him "Q" for short, has his full set of golf clubs out on the front lawn. He calls all that action ''practice swings." Certainly is a lot of air being moved . . . and a few divots. These practice · sessions on the front lawn are sort of a spring ritual that coincide with election time. They're a sure sign he's prepared to deliver commentary. "Well Quig, tell me, what is the main issue in this year's country club election?" "Glad you asked, Prof." (He always calls me Prof. That's short for professional. I spend much …
Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Executive Board & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
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Teaching Chemistry Safety: A Personal Issue, Judith Lemons
Teaching Chemistry Safety: A Personal Issue, Judith Lemons
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
As chemistry teachers, it is our moral and legal duty to make the laboratory a safe and healthy place for our students. However, safety policies will be most effective if the students share the responsibilities for promoting safety and preventing accidents. We can help to motivate our students to remember and apply safety principles if we make safety a personal issue for each student. I have found that a student will more readily comply with laboratory rules on a regular basis if the rules are important for that student, and that student has actively participated in the safety learning process.
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Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
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The Pessimist And The Optimist, John D. White
The Pessimist And The Optimist, John D. White
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Suppose that in 1945 a respected sage had been asked, "What do you see for the future?" and he had replied, "Rust, sand and soot." He would have been considered a pessimist. An optimistic sage might have replied instead: "The future will be powered entirely by atomic energy. Contagious disease will be eliminated by antibiotics such as penicillin. Harmful insects will be eradicated by DDT and similar chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides."
Astronomy Bulletin - The Night Sky: December 12, 1992 To February 15, 1993, Patrick Steven Leiker, Darrel B. Hoff
Astronomy Bulletin - The Night Sky: December 12, 1992 To February 15, 1993, Patrick Steven Leiker, Darrel B. Hoff
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
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Science Notes - Science Teaching Awards, Jonna M. Higgins
Science Notes - Science Teaching Awards, Jonna M. Higgins
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The National Science Teachers Association and Shell Oil Company will sponsor the Science Teaching Award for educators who have had a significant impact on their communities, schools and students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Science Notes - "Excellence In Polymer Education" Award, Amy L. Wall
Science Notes - "Excellence In Polymer Education" Award, Amy L. Wall
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
To recognize the efforts of secondary and junior high school chemistry teachers who help students meet the challenges and responsibilities of living in a technological age, the Polymer Education Committee (POLYED) of the American Chemical Society sponsors the "Award for Excellence in Polymer
Science Notes - Toyota/Nsta Tapestry Grants, Amy L. Wall
Science Notes - Toyota/Nsta Tapestry Grants, Amy L. Wall
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Grants allowing teachers to implement innovative science projects are being offered by TAPESTRY (Toyota's Appreciation Program for Excellence to Science Teachers Reaching Youth).
Science Notes - Toshiba/Nsta Exploravision Awards, Amy L. Wall
Science Notes - Toshiba/Nsta Exploravision Awards, Amy L. Wall
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The National Science Teachers Association is offering the first annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards program for students in grades K-12.
Science Notes - Scholarships For Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors, Jonna M. Higgins
Science Notes - Scholarships For Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors, Jonna M. Higgins
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The American Physical Society is offering $2500 scholarships to qualified African-American, Hispanic-American or Native American students who plan to major in physics. Applicants must be in their last year of high school or first or second year of college. Scholarship awards will be based on a review of each student's personal statement, references, transcripts and standardized test scores.
Science Notes - Nsf Sponsors Anthropology Summer Program, Paul D. Jones
Science Notes - Nsf Sponsors Anthropology Summer Program, Paul D. Jones
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Are you interested in an NSF-sponsored anthropology summer program in Nebraska combining one week in the classroom with 11 days of intensive field study? If you are, "Trek of the Mammoth" could be for you. Classroom study takes place at Chadron State College, while the high plains of Wyoming, Nebraska and South Dakota provide the setting for field study.
Science Notes - Applications Invited For Project Esteem
Science Notes - Applications Invited For Project Esteem
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Project ESTEEM (Earth Science Teachers Exploring Exemplary Materials) will hold another summer workshop for teachers at Harvard University's Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 5-23, 1993. The goal of Project ESTEEM is to develop a nation-wide network of earth-science resource agents to promote an increase in activity-based teaching in American schools. Thirty earth-science teachers from across the United States will be selected to participate.
Science Notes - Science Workshops For Teachers
Science Notes - Science Workshops For Teachers
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A variety of workshops for teachers of all grade levels will be offered by the Institute for Chemical Education (ICE).
Science Notes - The Consumers' Handbook On Reducing Solid Waste, Amy L. Wall
Science Notes - The Consumers' Handbook On Reducing Solid Waste, Amy L. Wall
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Consumer's Handbook on Reducing Solid Waste provides tips for reducing the amount of trash discarded, reusing containers and products, recycling packaging and paper and responding to growing concerns about waste disposal. The Handbook also has a two-page listing of other publications dealing with recycling.