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Regional Meeting
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The South Central Regional Meeting of the Iowa Science Teachers will meet March 11, 1967, at Lamoni High School, Lamoni, Iowa.
Junior Academy Of Science
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Designed to assist learning through the encouragement of junior and senior high school students to attempt research and communication activities in science.
Fall Meeting Of The Academy
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The second annual meeting of the Academy in the fall to consider problems of articulation between two- and four-year colleges and among colleges generally was held on October 13 and 14 in Waterloo.
Review - General Chemistry: A Systematic Approach
Review - General Chemistry: A Systematic Approach
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The authors have as their goal the offering of a sound and balanced foundation in general chemistry on a logical inductive basis.
Plasma Engine (Photo)
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This plasma engine was built by Steve Davis of Washington, Ia. He constructed a 25-watt generator that used atmospheric nitrogen as fuel.
Cover - Ist Journal Information - Ias & Ists Officers, Directors And Chairpersons - Table Of Contents
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Advanced Placement Program Chemistry, Warren Classon
Advanced Placement Program Chemistry, Warren Classon
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Chemistry is currently in its third year of operation in our Davenport High Schools. As classes in college freshman chemistry taught to seniors, it is offered to elected students. To be selected a student must meet certain criteria.
Open Letter From The Short Course Coordinator, Donald L. Biggs
Open Letter From The Short Course Coordinator, Donald L. Biggs
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
It is once again my pleasure to inform the membership that the Science Teacher's Short Course is almost ready to go, and to issue my cordial in invitation for each of you to come and bring a friend. The planning on the campus is sufficiently advanced to permit the publication the program in this issue of the journal.
The Use Of Calcite In Earth Science, Verne Troxel, Silas Schirner
The Use Of Calcite In Earth Science, Verne Troxel, Silas Schirner
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The use of only one mineral will eliminate the confusion that results from using several minerals at beginning of a unit in mineralogy. Calcite was chosen because of its frequent occurrence in various forms and the nature of its physical and chemical properties.
Hawkeye Science Fair - 1967
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines will again be the site for the 1967 Hawkeye Science Fair on April 7 and 8.
From The President, Warren Classon
From The President, Warren Classon
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Often we get the impression that an organization is not accomplishing anything because we have not been involved in a meeting last week or last month. ISTS is an organization which is sometimes accused of being rather dormant. Do not be fooled; it is awake and its officers and committees are developing plans for its three major events.
A New Junior High Science Program, Jerry Underfer
A New Junior High Science Program, Jerry Underfer
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The laboratory approach has been extensively utilized in the contemporary high school science courses, but has not been utilized in the junior high sequence to the same extent. Realizing the need for a coordinated science pro g r a m for grades seven through nine which would incorporate the contemporary objectives and procedures, the Florida State Department of Science Education applied for and received a grant from the U.S. Office of Education to develop such a program.
News And Notes - Nsta Meeting
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
All ISTS members should request released time to attend the NSTA meetings scheduled from March 17-21 in Detroit.
News And Notes - Membership Problems
News And Notes - Membership Problems
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Robert Cook, our 1967 membership chairman, is working diligently to correct problems of recent years.
News And Notes - Molecular Biology Institute At University Of Iowa
News And Notes - Molecular Biology Institute At University Of Iowa
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Fifty secondary biology teachers will be selected for a summer institute centered at the University of Iowa during the 1967 Summer Session which operates between June 13 to August 9.
News And Notes - Summer Opportunities For Gifted Students
News And Notes - Summer Opportunities For Gifted Students
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The University of Iowa will again conduct Secondary Science Training grams as a part of a national program supported by funds from the National Science Foundation.
Review - Plants: An Introduction To Modern Botany
Review - Plants: An Introduction To Modern Botany
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This text is written for the general botany course.
Review - The Microbial World
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A brief review of the concepts of biology pertinent to an understanding of microbiology is among the first chapters of this book.
Junior Academy News - Individual Membership Now Possible In Ijas
Junior Academy News - Individual Membership Now Possible In Ijas
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
IJAS Officers and adult directors at the IJAS Executive Committee meeting held in the Regis High School Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Saturday, November 19, 1966, adopted a new by-law to their constitution which states that beginning January 1, 1967, individual students shall be eligible to become members at large in the Iowa Junior Academy of Science, and shall be afforded the appropriate privilege of this affiliation.
Cover - Journal Staff; Journal Information; Academy Officers; Ists Officers
Cover - Journal Staff; Journal Information; Academy Officers; Ists Officers
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Sold! Another Demonstration Desk, James Hungerford
Sold! Another Demonstration Desk, James Hungerford
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The demonstration desk in the science classroom is an expensive tradition that needs to be re-evaluated.
Rearing Snakes From Eggs, John L. Williams
Rearing Snakes From Eggs, John L. Williams
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The incubation of snake eggs is an interesting and enjoyable project. It can be done with a minimum of easy-to-acquire equipment and with little work on your part other than periodic checks on the condition of the incubator.
National Association Of Biology Teachers Midwestern Regional Convention
National Association Of Biology Teachers Midwestern Regional Convention
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Events at the upcoming National Association of Biology Teachers Midwestern Regional Convention.
Introducing Organic Chemistry In General Chemistry Course, William Pecha
Introducing Organic Chemistry In General Chemistry Course, William Pecha
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The success of the CHEM Study and the CBA High School chemistry courses have at least impressed upon the colleges that their chemistry courses need revamping. There has been a noticeable increase of theory in general chemistry, especially concepts usually taught in physical chemistry, which show a definite advance of the curriculum.
News And Notes - Regional Meetings
News And Notes - Regional Meetings
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The ISTS-IAS Regional Meetings have been most popular for secondary science teachers. It is hoped that this Academy program can grow and that more college students and faculty can be involved. The following regional meetings have been held in the city and under the direction of the person indicated.
News And Notes - U. S. Army Symposium
News And Notes - U. S. Army Symposium
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The annual U. S. Army Science and Humanities Symposium will be held on April 13, 14 and 15 (1967) at the University of Iowa.
News And Notes - New Executive Secretary
News And Notes - New Executive Secretary
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The special committee appointed by President Chellevold to study, to recommend, and to implement a plan for employing an executive secretary has made considerable progress.
Selection Of Executive Secretary For Ias Committee Report, Lester Earls, Leland Johnson, George Peglar, Robert Yager
Selection Of Executive Secretary For Ias Committee Report, Lester Earls, Leland Johnson, George Peglar, Robert Yager
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
For a number of years the Iowa Academy has felt a growing need for more effective promotion of science and science education in the state of Iowa. The establishment of a permanent office with a salaried executive secretary is envisioned as a major step toward the accomplishment of this goal. This committee report indicates recommended procedures for making such a move by September, 1967.
Review: Human Genetics And Its Foundations, Stephen Beisler
Review: Human Genetics And Its Foundations, Stephen Beisler
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This text is to be highly recommended as an addition to the high school library. While the text itself is written at the college level, it would serve as an excellent reference source for both teacher and student.