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Iowa Science Teachers Journal

1965

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Join Casmt Now Jan 1965

Join Casmt Now

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

All Iowa science and mathematics teachers are invited to join the Central Association of Science and Mathematics Teachers.


Labless Laboratory In High School, Mary Nicholas Jan 1965

Labless Laboratory In High School, Mary Nicholas

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The modern innovations in the science curriculum - Chem-Study, BSCS, and PSSC - are all seemingly orientated to the larger high schools with large enrollment and well-developed laboratories and equipment. Are the small, underdeveloped schools being bypassed in the necessary imparting of scientific knowledge?


In-Service Institutes Jan 1965

In-Service Institutes

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

There may still be time to enroll in one of the In-Service classes at Drake University, Iowa State, or Iowa University.


Summer Field Ecology, Richard Sweeney Jan 1965

Summer Field Ecology, Richard Sweeney

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Sixteen Johnston High School students spent six weeks obtaining a better understanding of the relationship of animals and plants in their environment and the effect this environment has on the plants and animals. They applied field techniques and t h e scientific method while working both in the laboratory and in the field.


The Officers Elected By You Will Serve Our Organization During The 1965-66 Year Jan 1965

The Officers Elected By You Will Serve Our Organization During The 1965-66 Year

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The candidates and their qualifications are on pages 19-20-21 in this journal. Election Committee: Lyle Anderson, Warren Classon, Verlin Fleagle, Paul Tweeten, and Dr. Robert Yager.


Junior Academy News - The 1965-66 Symposium Jan 1965

Junior Academy News - The 1965-66 Symposium

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The deadline for receipt of applications for the 1965-66 symposium is here.


Science Teachers' Calendar Jan 1965

Science Teachers' Calendar

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Mr. Paul Tweeten, Science Consultant for the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction, provided the science teaching community with a most useful calendar for 1965-66 science education in Iowa.


Junior Academy News - The Science Symposium At University Of Dubuque Jan 1965

Junior Academy News - The Science Symposium At University Of Dubuque

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Sixty students presented papers at the Academy last April.


Junior Academy News - Regional Ijas Meetings Jan 1965

Junior Academy News - Regional Ijas Meetings

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Have you contacted other schools in your area?


Application For Membership; Back Cover Jan 1965

Application For Membership; Back Cover

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


Cover - Journal Staff; Journal Information; Ista Officers Jan 1965

Cover - Journal Staff; Journal Information; Ista Officers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


News And Notes - Casmt Meeting Jan 1965

News And Notes - Casmt Meeting

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Before the second issue of Volume 3 is printed many ISTA members will have participated in the CASMT meeting in Chicago at Thanksgiving time.


Open Letter From Membership Chairman, Lyle Anderson Jan 1965

Open Letter From Membership Chairman, Lyle Anderson

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

As the Iowa Science Teachers Association grows from year to year our "method of doing business" changes. At one time, when we had less than 100 members, the offices of Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Chairman were filled by only one person.


Earth Materials Processes History, Part Ii, Chalmer J. Roy Jan 1965

Earth Materials Processes History, Part Ii, Chalmer J. Roy

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This article is the concluding section of a two--part article. The first half, published in the February 1965 Journal included a discussion of earth processes and minerals.


Improving The Junior High Science Program, Edward M. Chuck Jan 1965

Improving The Junior High Science Program, Edward M. Chuck

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

An acceptable philosophy for any junior high science program would seem to be one that would help the individual in the solution of those problems which he faces in his daily life. Science teaching, therefore, should be life-centered rather than science-centered.


Junior Academy News - Individual Memberships Jan 1965

Junior Academy News - Individual Memberships

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Executive Committee has seriously considered creating individual membership in the Junior Academy. This would replace the school affiliation which is the current practice.


News And Notes - Ford-Fsaa Program Jan 1965

News And Notes - Ford-Fsaa Program

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

All papers submitted to the 1965 regional FSA program will be evaluated in Iowa City on April 5 and 6.


Review - Genetics, Robert E. Cook Jan 1965

Review - Genetics, Robert E. Cook

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This book is one of 10 in the Modern Biology Series. In it is a good discussion of some of the more important facts known in the field of genetics.


Review - Fundamentals Of Scientific Mathematics, George Cossman Jan 1965

Review - Fundamentals Of Scientific Mathematics, George Cossman

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Originally published in 1961 by The Johns Hopkins Press with the assistance of a grant from the Esso Education Foundation, this book is the outgrowth of an effort to develop instruction in scientific mathematics. It represents an excellent source of mathematical skills needed in elementary science.


Review - Biology Aids, D. J. Schmidt Jan 1965

Review - Biology Aids, D. J. Schmidt

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Three new titles are now available for the biology teacher. They are: In the Beginning (A survey of modern embryology), The Vital Wheel: Metabolism (molecular biology) and Probability and Statistics.


Review - Chemical Background For The Biological Sciences, Verne A. Troxel Jan 1965

Review - Chemical Background For The Biological Sciences, Verne A. Troxel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This is a 150 page, well illustrated and informative book covering a number of topics in depth.


Review - Microbial Life, Robert E. Cook Jan 1965

Review - Microbial Life, Robert E. Cook

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This book is one of ten of the Modern Biology Series. The author does an exceptionally fine job of discussing the nature, structure, and physiology of the bacterial organisms.


Review - Masers And Lasers, Jerry Underfer Jan 1965

Review - Masers And Lasers, Jerry Underfer

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

"Masers and Lasers'' is a book with a good down to earth description of the phenomenon taking place in this rapidly developing field.


Junior Academy News - The High School Relations Committee Jan 1965

Junior Academy News - The High School Relations Committee

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Iowa Academy of Science has a permanent High School Relations Committee which has IJAS as its primary function and responsibility.


Junior Academy News - Junior Academy Symposium Jan 1965

Junior Academy News - Junior Academy Symposium

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Be sure to check the Junior Academy News. Plans for the Junior Academy meeting on April 23 and 24, 1965, have been completed.


News And Notes - Science Fairs Jan 1965

News And Notes - Science Fairs

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

April 8 and 9, 1965, are the dates of the Hawkeye Science Fair in Des Moines. The many hundred projects will be on display at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.


Comparison Of Chem Study Cba Laboratory Philosophies, Jim Bergman Jan 1965

Comparison Of Chem Study Cba Laboratory Philosophies, Jim Bergman

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Chemical Bond Approach Project, CBA, and the Chemical Education Materials Study, CHEM Study, have some basic similarities and basic differences in their laboratory approaches.


Review - Animal Structure And Function, Robert E. Cook Jan 1965

Review - Animal Structure And Function, Robert E. Cook

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This book is one of ten in the Modern Biology Series. The author discusses the various systems of multicellular organisms in a comparative fashion.


Meeting Of The Executive Council Of The Iowa Science Teacher's Association Jan 1965

Meeting Of The Executive Council Of The Iowa Science Teacher's Association

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Council of the Iowa Science Teacher's Association, January 30, 1965.


News And Notes - Short Course A Success Jan 1965

News And Notes - Short Course A Success

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The ISTA-ISU annual Short Course proved a huge success.