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Iowa Science Teachers Journal
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Citizen's Workshop On Energy And Environment
Citizen's Workshop On Energy And Environment
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The University of Northern Iowa Chemistry Department will be conducting a series of Citizens' Workshops on Energy & Environment in Iowa during the coming academic year.
The Iowa Science Teachers Journal Prior To 1976, Robert E. Yager
The Iowa Science Teachers Journal Prior To 1976, Robert E. Yager
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Association of Science Teachers (IAST) was formed in 1907 for "promoting interest in science teaching in secondary schools." This organization functioned for several years as a strong and influential organization with membership in all of the largest secondary schools in the State. Various special reports and newsletters served as the "journal" for this early organization.
A Bicentennial Event, Art Tiodactyla
A Bicentennial Event, Art Tiodactyla
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
What do you get when you cut the toe nails of 222 bisons?
Nsta Convention
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The 25th National Convention of the National Science Teachers Association will be held March 25-29, 1977.
Holography: Capturing The Third Dimension, Michael Timmons
Holography: Capturing The Third Dimension, Michael Timmons
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Holography, the three-dimensional recording of interference patterns on film has unlimited possibilities in the fields of science, art, technology, and media. Three types of holograms, the "flat" or plane, circular, and white light, are presently being produced successfully and inexpensively in the high school situation. The novelty of holography arouses curiosity while allowing the student to experience the application of interference phenomenon.
The Foreign Exchange
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The National Science Teachers Association is attempting to locate persons in the United States who are interested in corresponding with science teachers in other countries and/or hosting a foreign student or visiting educator.
Science Foundations: A Science Program For The Non-Science Major, James A. Shymansky
Science Foundations: A Science Program For The Non-Science Major, James A. Shymansky
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Science Foundations program at the University of Iowa consists of a sequence of general science courses designed specifically for the non-science student. The program is unique both in course content and instructional strategy. Recognizing that student backgrounds and needs differ greatly between the science and non-science major, the Foundations program is offered as an alternative to the traditional lecture-based science courses. Whereas the lecture-based courses emphasize the recall and application of factual material, Science Foundations stresses problem- solving strategies based on laboratory experience. Consequently, practically all of a student's time is devoted to "hands-on" activity with problems in the …
Excellence In Science Teaching Award Program Prior To 1976, David Mccalley
Excellence In Science Teaching Award Program Prior To 1976, David Mccalley
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Academy of Science has a long and distinguished record of encouraging improvement in science education within Iowa's public and parochial schools. Evidence of this may be seen in its support of the Iowa Junior Academy of Science, The Iowa Science Teachers Journal and various Academy committees having as their major concern the promotion of science education. In past years, the Recognition and Awards Committee of Iowa Academy of Science has functioned to identify outstanding science and mathematics teachers in Iowa.
Scientific Bulb Snatching, V. G. Devonald
Scientific Bulb Snatching, V. G. Devonald
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The subject of plant morphology is frequently considered a boring topic by both teacher and pupil, and consequently given a somewhat inadequate treatment. Several reasons can be adduced for this unfortunate neglect of a field of knowledge which is, in fact, particularly suitable for intensive study in schools. An unnecessary restriction of teaching types (e.g., broad bean, crocus, sweet pea, etc.) may evoke bored familiarity, or the subject may be given such a superficial treatment that no morphological analysis is achieved and interest is not aroused. Often, a grossly teleological approach is adopted in teaching morphology and many unproven assumptions …
Nsta To Assist Local Drive-In Conferences
Nsta To Assist Local Drive-In Conferences
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Individual NSTA members, chapters, and associated groups interested in sponsoring local or drive-in conferences are invited to write in for application forms.
Iowa - Upstep: A Program Overview, Vincent N. Lunetta
Iowa - Upstep: A Program Overview, Vincent N. Lunetta
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Over the past five years the program for science teacher preparation at the University of Iowa has been in the process of gradual evolution. The changes have been stimulated by a grant from the National Science Foundation, by teachers, and by science educators. Many teachers in the state of Iowa have played a major role in the development of the current program. In the current UPSTEP program the professional education sequence has become more thoroughly integrated with the student's total program and incorporates a series of clinical experiences in the schools.
Mnemonics, Mike Williams
Mnemonics, Mike Williams
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
You can help students remember and keep in order the levels of biological classification by using the following old Dial soap commercial.
A Snow Job, Elwood Garlock
A Snow Job, Elwood Garlock
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Have students measure the temperature of a snow drift at three different levels.
Fourth Northeast Iowa Science And Engineering Fair
Fourth Northeast Iowa Science And Engineering Fair
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Upper Iowa University will be host to the Northeast Iowa Science and Engineering Fair on Friday, March 18, 1977.
How Much Do You Eat?, F. E. Deatherage
How Much Do You Eat?, F. E. Deatherage
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Per capita consumption in the United States of selected foods and the number of organisms required annually to supply these foods.
Eastern Iowa Science Fair
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair will be held March 26 and 27, 1977.
Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Officers, Editors, Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section; Editorial & Technical Review Boards
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
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Iowa Science Teachers Journal
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Iowa Science Teachers Fall Conference, Marshalltown Community College, November 11, 1976
Iowa Science Teachers Fall Conference, Marshalltown Community College, November 11, 1976
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Iowa Science Teachers Fall Conference, Marshalltown Community College, November 11, 1976.
Iowa's P.A.S.T. (Programming Archeology For School Teachers)
Iowa's P.A.S.T. (Programming Archeology For School Teachers)
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The National Endowment for Humanities has recently granted the Office of the Iowa State Archeologist funds for developing archeological learning materials for the youth of Iowa at the fifth grade level. Dr. D. C. Anderson, the State Archeologist has just released the following description of the project.
What Good Is An Old Spear Point?, Duane C. Anderson
What Good Is An Old Spear Point?, Duane C. Anderson
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Not long ago I came in contact with a young learner named Kelly who was fascinated by Indian artifacts. He had amassed a sizable collection and wanted to find out more about his discoveries--things like how old the items were, what they were used for, and by whom. These and other questions need to be answered, not just for Kelly, but for people of all ages who live in Iowa, for we all have a right to a knowledge of the past.
The Computer In High School Science Instruction, James J. Hungerford, Richard L. Carter
The Computer In High School Science Instruction, James J. Hungerford, Richard L. Carter
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Computers appear to have a useful function in futuristic science classrooms. Urquhart states, "computers have a promising future as an instructional tool in biology." The purpose for utilizing computers as supplements to standard educational media is to simulate complex situations or demonstrate complex concepts that would be impractical to duplicate in classrooms due to time consuming computations, expense, or lack of equipment.
Amoebas That Can "Blow Your Mind", Eugene C. Bovee
Amoebas That Can "Blow Your Mind", Eugene C. Bovee
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Until the mid-1950's it was assumed by biologists and physicians that the only amoeba that endangered human comfort is the one that infects the digestive tract, causing amoebic dysentery in the susceptible and unwary tourist exposed to its more virulent varieties. Although that one, known to biologists as Entamoeba histolytica, sometimes escapes to the other parts of the body to cause sores and disturbances, it rarely causes death of its host, being a generally "well-behaved" parasite.
In This Corner: Career Education, Steven K. Halstead
In This Corner: Career Education, Steven K. Halstead
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Often science educators feel that career education belongs in the Industrial Arts or Vocational Agriculture or Home Economics classroom but not in the Science classroom. Since Sputnik, science educators have been selling their course offerings by talking about the vast technological society in which we live and how the job market needs scientifically literate workers. Too often, however, these same educators view career education only as the production of pre-professional scientists. They seem not to include nurses, laboratory technicians and other applied fields in science vocations.
How To Recover Microfossils From Common Iowa Rocks, Wayne I. Anderson
How To Recover Microfossils From Common Iowa Rocks, Wayne I. Anderson
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The rocks of Iowa contain a great abundance and variety of fossils. Megafossils, those fossils of sufficient size to be seen with the unaided eye, are abundant in many Iowa quarries and roadcuts and are therefore common in most fossil collections of Iowa teachers and students. Unknown to many, however, is the fact that the abundance and diversity of fossils in the microscopic range is equally great. This article describes techniques by which microfossils can be recovered from sedimentary rocks, illustrates and describes some common microfossils and suggest some localities for collecting samples of microfossils.
Aerosols And The Atmosphere, Darrel Hoff
Aerosols And The Atmosphere, Darrel Hoff
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
In recent months concern has been expressed about the effect of certain aerosol sprays on the protective ozone layer of the atmosphere. This is a current environmental issue and it seems an appropriate topic for discussion in the high school science classroom. Like many environmental issues, the aerosol issue is not as clearly defined as is sometimes presented in the general media, and it should therefore be approached with an open mind by both teachers and students.
Acs Study
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The American Chemical Society, through its Council Committee on Chemical Education, is studying practical solutions for improving chemistry instruction in high school.
1976 Nsta Convention Site
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The 1976 regional convention for NSTA will be November 18-20, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Behavior Molding, Leon Eisenberg
Behavior Molding, Leon Eisenberg
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The planets will move as they always have whether we adopt a geocentric or heliocentric view of the heavens . . . but, the behavior of man is not independent of the theories of human behavior that men adopt.