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Winter Ecology In Action
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Over sixty students and teachers were actively involved in the IJAS sponsored Winter Field Survey at Springbrook State Park. The Field Survey was coordinated by Frank Starr, Field Program Director of IJAS, and Dr. Eugene Brady from Perry Community High School.
Iowa Science Teachers' Journal Publication Information; Iowa Science Teachers Section Officers And Regional Directors
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Why Accountability?, Marvin J. Christensen
Why Accountability?, Marvin J. Christensen
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
There is growing clamor from all sectors of the public to “make schools accountable” for the results of their educational programs. This emphasis comes from governmental agencies A at all levels. Federal funding agencies have long required that proposals for grants must include specification of the means by which the effect of the planned program can be measured.
Interdisciplinary Environmental Education Program For Teachers, James E. Murphy
Interdisciplinary Environmental Education Program For Teachers, James E. Murphy
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Environmental education offers a unique opportunity for innovative teaching because no one is around to say, "But, I always did it this way." Thus new environmental programs do not have to overcome the educational inertia of tradition which has stopped many new instructional movements dead in their tracks.
Notes From The Dpi
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A list from the Iowa Department of Public Instruction of dates for upcoming meetings and workshops.
School-Community Environmental Improvement Project: A Model For Implementing Change, Charles L. Frederick
School-Community Environmental Improvement Project: A Model For Implementing Change, Charles L. Frederick
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Historically, schools have been passive in their roles in helping to facilitate change hence improvement in society. This is a paradox when we consider that schools, and the communities they serve, need major visions.
Stom Meets
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Science Teachers of Missouri's spring meeting will be held at Northeastern Missouri State University (Kirksville) May 18-20.
Profile: Dave Kanellis, Charles Frederick
Profile: Dave Kanellis, Charles Frederick
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Dave Kanellis, a teacher of social studies and environmental studies at West High School in Iowa City, is what one might consider a teacher's teacher. Although Dave was born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, he has acquired many of the characteristics of a midwesterner, one of which is a down-to-earth approach with people. This characteristic is displayed in many ways in the classroom as well.
Duluth Scientific Incorporated Grant
Duluth Scientific Incorporated Grant
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A grant of $2,825 to the University of Wisconsin-Superior for support of a 1973 summer session Physics Project in Digital Electronics has been announced by Jack W. Sheriff, President of Duluth Scientific, Incorporated.
Two New Titles Added To List Of Free Teaching Aids
Two New Titles Added To List Of Free Teaching Aids
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
As a part of Project ASSIST the Science Education Center at the University of Iowa is now making a number of printed teaching aids available to science teachers. They consist of short articles by the staff which outline procedures and instructional strategies that are ready for classroom use.
1973 Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp
1973 Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Nature trail planning outdoor laboratory use, field trips, and study of man's management of his resources and environment will be part of the program for this year's Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp.
Future Volumes Of Istj
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Publications Committee of IAS has approved a plan for enlarging future volumes of ISTJ. This issue will be the last of Volume 10 and the last with the current newsletter format.
Geology Of Iowa Filmstrips Available, Wayne I. Anderson
Geology Of Iowa Filmstrips Available, Wayne I. Anderson
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Geological Society of Iowa, in cooperation with the Iowa Geological Survey, has developed and produced three filmstrips dealing with the geology of Iowa.
Successful Rapport Sessions, James J. Hungerford
Successful Rapport Sessions, James J. Hungerford
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
When the purpose of the "rap" session is not understood there may be considerable waste of time. Often changes occur, but advance questions for student thought are important for success of a session.
Free Teaching Material
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Single copies of the following publications will be sent free to teachers upon request for a specific title.
An Association Position Statement On Programs And Budgets Of The National Science Foundation Division Of The Pre-College Education In Science, Michael R. Lerner
An Association Position Statement On Programs And Budgets Of The National Science Foundation Division Of The Pre-College Education In Science, Michael R. Lerner
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This document is a position statement, together with recommendations, from the National Science Teachers Association relative to educational programs and budgets of the National Science Foundation, particularly at pre-college levels. It is the result of noting with great concern what seems to us to be a serious, threatening decrease in financial support for such educational programs over the past three years, coupled with our firm belief that more and better science education -- not less, either in quantity or quality -- is an imperative for all children and youth in these days of growing concern about societal problems and national …
Some Criteria For Open Evaluation, John T. Wilson
Some Criteria For Open Evaluation, John T. Wilson
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Most teachers have felt a faster heart beat at one time or another when their principal enters the room to "observe them teach." Both know that an evaluation report will soon be written and distributed to the district office, eventually finding its way to the board of education. The report may even affect the employment status of the teacher. The reaction of the teacher would seem to indicate "mistrust" of the evaluation. In fact, since 1965, there has been a growing mistrust of evaluation. Why? Specifically, why do teachers mistrust evaluation to the degree that they avoid it in their …
New Executive Director Of Nsta Named
New Executive Director Of Nsta Named
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
President of the National Science Teachers Association, Elaine W. Ledbetter, announced the appointment of Robert L. Silber as executive director designate of NSTA at the 1973 NSTA Annual Convention in Detroit in March. He will succeed NSTA Executive Secretary Robert H. Carleton.
Sstp Florida Ecology Program
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Florida Ecology Program is a two-week outdoor program concerned with utilizing the unique environmental setting of Florida as a "living laboratory" for field studies in ecology, marine geology and biology, ornithology, and various environmental problems.
Organizational Meeting For The Proposed Iowa College Biology Teachers Association
Organizational Meeting For The Proposed Iowa College Biology Teachers Association
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A meeting involving all college biology teachers throughout the State of Iowa will take place during the Iowa Academy of Science meeting to be held April 27-28 at Grinnell College. The primary aim of this particular meeting will be to discuss plans for formulating a statewide College Biology Teachers' Association.
Calendar Events For Project Assist
Calendar Events For Project Assist
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Project ASSIST, a statewide improvement concept for Iowa, is in operation. Several have made inquiries concerning the chronology of past events and the goals for the immediate future. The following outline is offered as a response to such inquiries and for the general information of others interested in science education in Iowa.
Computer Science Fair For High School Students
Computer Science Fair For High School Students
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
High school students - including June, 1973 graduates - principally in but not restricted to the Greater New York area, are invited to submit projects for possible exhibition at the first national conference of those American professional societies that are strongly involved with computing.
Project Assist Regional Coordinators
Project Assist Regional Coordinators
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Twenty-four science educators representing seventeen regional centers throughout the state have been identified as Regional Coordinators for Project ASSIST. In addition, one educator, who is presently a member of the Instructional Resource Team (IRT) in the Iowa City Community School District, will be involved as well. The names and addresses of these coordinators are as follows.
Notes On An Iscs Visit, Vincent N. Lunetta
Notes On An Iscs Visit, Vincent N. Lunetta
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
In late January, 1973, I had the opportunity to work with persons in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the evaluation of their ISCS-Level I program. Some of the local innovations in Tulsa, I believe, are noteworthy enough to be brought to your attention. Included below are extracts from a letter I wrote after my visit to Mr. A. Q. Polk, Supervisor of Science in the Tulsa Public Schools. The notes cover ISCS program evaluation and thoughts relating to my school visits.
Iowa Science Teachers' Journal Publication Information; Iowa Science Teachers Section Officers And Regional Directors
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Teaching For Affective Learning, Gary E. Downs
Teaching For Affective Learning, Gary E. Downs
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
During the last ten years, many innovations have been aimed at reconstructing science education from kindergarten through high school. These efforts have produced more up- to-date information which was supposed to reflect more nearly the scientific enterprise as it is today. Gallagher (1971) contends that the course-content improvement projects have failed to show this, and they have failed to show that science is a significant cultural force.
Student Programs
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Junior Academy of Science sponsored by the Iowa Academy of Science with additional support in terms of funds and personnel provided by Project ASSIST and the University of Iowa are sponsoring and coordinating a variety of elementary and secondary programs this fall.
Environmental Education: No Passing Fad, Frederick P. Deluca
Environmental Education: No Passing Fad, Frederick P. Deluca
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Environmental education has received increased attention during the past four years. Most of the fifty states have formulated or are in the process of formulating a state plan for environmental education. Elementary and secondary school curricula continue to reflect increased concern and activity in environmental education. Higher education has responded with modification of traditional courses, design and implementation of new courses, and at some institutions, new degree programs in environmental studies. Interest has not been restricted to the physical and biological sciences; people in social sciences and humanities on all levels have participated and in many instances have been at …
Individualized Instruction? I Tried It And It Worked!, Michael Gross
Individualized Instruction? I Tried It And It Worked!, Michael Gross
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
"Individualized instruction? — I tried it and it didn't work!" This is the statement that is frequently heard at professional meetings and in visiting with teachers. Upon further examination, it is usually found that the individuals making the statement only tried an individualized approach for a very short period of time. The frustrations they had experienced were usually that l) most kids sat around doing nothing, 2) it was impossible to manage the paperwork in keeping track of where each student was, and 3) the time required to develop individualized units and materials just wasn't worth the reward in terms …