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Iowa Science Teachers Journal

1989

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Science Notes - Acid Rain Materials Available From Canadian Embassy, Stephanie A. Althof Jan 1989

Science Notes - Acid Rain Materials Available From Canadian Embassy, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Public Affairs division of the Canadian Embassy has made available a set of informational publications on acid rain. The set includes three color folders dealing with the causes and effects of acid rain as well as current regulations and programs working to control the growing problem.


Science Notes - Free-Loan And Free Duplication Video Cassettes, Stephanie A. Althof Jan 1989

Science Notes - Free-Loan And Free Duplication Video Cassettes, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Karol Media, in cooperation with a grant from Phillips Petroleum, has made several videotapes available to schools on a free-loan/free duplication program.


Science Notes - Iowa Pharmacy Foundation Student Recruitment Program, Stephanie A. Althof Jan 1989

Science Notes - Iowa Pharmacy Foundation Student Recruitment Program, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Iowa students interested in the field of pharmacology may wish to contact the Iowa Pharmacy Foundation's Pharmacy Student Recruitment Program. Designed to encourage quality high school and junior college students to consider pharmacy as a career option, the program features two main components: a network of pharmacists across the state who volunteer their time to talk with interested students, and printed materials which provide information to students.


Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Officers & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section Jan 1989

Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Officers & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


Index To Volume 26 Jan 1989

Index To Volume 26

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


The Breakfast Food Challenge: Helping To Meet Personal Needs In The Science Classroom, Harold R. Hungerford, Kevin C. Wise Jan 1989

The Breakfast Food Challenge: Helping To Meet Personal Needs In The Science Classroom, Harold R. Hungerford, Kevin C. Wise

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

One of the four Project Synthesis goal clusters for science education focuses on meeting the personal needs of students who are maturing in a scientific/technological society. Many existing science programs fall short in this regard, particularly if teachers are seriously interested in changing learner behavior for the better. One component of learner behavior that is highly consistent with the personal needs goal cluster of Project Synthesis is helping students become more intelligent consumers in a scientific society.


Woodrow Wilson National Science Leadership Program: Princeton, 1989, Paul D. Jones Jan 1989

Woodrow Wilson National Science Leadership Program: Princeton, 1989, Paul D. Jones

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

"Gee, Dad, Princeton! Do you realize that Einstein was at Princeton?" This is what my son said as I read my acceptance letter from the Woodrow Wilson Institute. I thought of his words as I turned off the highway onto Nassau Avenue in the heart of the Princeton campus. The old ivy-covered buildings interspersed with new modern research facilities are my idea of what a college campus should look like. After finding my dorm and getting settled in, I began to explore and to learn about my colleagues. The group consisted of people from all over the United States, truly …


A Message From Your New State Science Consultant, W. Tony Heiting Jan 1989

A Message From Your New State Science Consultant, W. Tony Heiting

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This opportunity to introduce myself through the pages of the Iowa Science Teachers Journal causes me to feel a bit of nostalgia. Years ago, I was editor of this journal. Approximately one month ago, I filled the position of State Science Consultant, replacing Jack Gerlovich, who is now on the faculty at Drake University. For the past 12 years, I was on contract from the University of Iowa to the Iowa Energy Policy Council (now the Energy Bureau of the Department of Natural Resources).


Science Notes - Computer Software Review Available, Stephanie A. Althof Jan 1989

Science Notes - Computer Software Review Available, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Zero Population Growth (ZPG) has announced the availability of a free fact sheet on computer software for population education. The fact sheet contains reviews regarding a variety of programs available for Apple, IBM, Commodore, TRS-80 and Tandy (Radio Shack) computers.


Science Notes - How To Build Classroom Planetariums, Carl W. Bollwinkel Jan 1989

Science Notes - How To Build Classroom Planetariums, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

"How to Build Classroom Planetariums" contains step-by-step directions for building inexpensive classroom planetarium domes (1.5- meter, 1.8-meter and 2.8-meter) from recycled corrugated cardboard.


Science Notes - Business Week Awards For Instructional Innovation, Stephanie A. Althof Jan 1989

Science Notes - Business Week Awards For Instructional Innovation, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Teachers from all areas are invited to share in a new grant opportunity from Business Week magazine. The Business Week Awards for Instructional Innovation were designed to recognize and reward innovative teachers and to foster the adaptation of successful teacher designed curricula. At least 100 teachers will receive $1,000 grants for developing exemplary projects that merit widespread dissemination.


Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Executive Board, Regional Directors Jan 1989

Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Executive Board, Regional Directors

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


What's Happening In Elementary School Science, Greg Stefanich Jan 1989

What's Happening In Elementary School Science, Greg Stefanich

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Considerable confusion exists as to what is happening in science teaching in the elementary grades. In 1989, the author undertook a study to determine the amount of time currently spent teaching science, teacher attitudes toward science teaching and student attitudes toward science in elementary classrooms in Iowa.


Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents Jan 1989

Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


Science Notes - Understanding Science And Its Human Impact: A Public Symposium, Ruth W. Swenson Jan 1989

Science Notes - Understanding Science And Its Human Impact: A Public Symposium, Ruth W. Swenson

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A public symposium titled ''Understanding Science and Its Human Impact" will be held from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. on May 5, 1990, at Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa. Designed primarily for the general public and teachers of science and other subjects, especially humanistic disciplines, the symposium is a sequel to the workshop "The Nature of Science and Science Teaching" held at Grinnell in November 1988. This five-session symposium is sponsored by the Iowa Committee of Correspondence and co-sponsored by the Iowa Academy of Science, Iowa State Education Association, Iowa Department of Education, Central and Waldorf …


What Does A Can Of Soft Drink Weigh On Other Planets?, D. Louis Finsand, Thomas Campbell Jan 1989

What Does A Can Of Soft Drink Weigh On Other Planets?, D. Louis Finsand, Thomas Campbell

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The activity explained in this article was developed at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics by the authors for SPICA Activities. SPICA is the acronym for the Support Program for Instructional Competency in Astronomy and is funded by the National Science Foundation. Thirty-three astronomy and science educators were selected from throughout the United States to be involved in the three-week SPICA astronomy education workshop during August 1989.


Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey Jan 1989

Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The scale of the solar system is often demonstrated by having students stand at appropriate distances away from one another in order to represent the planets' average distances from the Sun. At any practical representative scale, however, the physical diameters of the planets cannot be shown at the same time.


Science Notes - Lantz Summer Awards For Graduate Study In The Sciences Jan 1989

Science Notes - Lantz Summer Awards For Graduate Study In The Sciences

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The College of Natural Sciences of the University of Northern Iowa has announced the availability of financial awards to pay tuition costs of graduate study in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, general science and science education during the 1990 Summer Session.


Science Notes - Newsletter Available From P.E.A.C.E., Stephanie A. Althof Jan 1989

Science Notes - Newsletter Available From P.E.A.C.E., Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

People for Ecological Awareness and Conservation Ethics (P.E.A.C.E.) has made its bi-monthly newsletter, The P.E.A.C.E. Connection available to anyone "concerned with our environmental quality of life."


Science Notes - Summer Camps For Students, Stephanie A. Althof Jan 1989

Science Notes - Summer Camps For Students, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Iowa Cooperative Extension Service is sponsoring several summer programs for students. Included in the offerings are Spaceship Earth Camp, Invaders of the Darkness and Hard Rock Camp.


Science Notes - Science-Technology Publication Available Jan 1989

Science Notes - Science-Technology Publication Available

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has recently announced the release of TIES (Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Students). TIES is a cooperative, non-profit publication for teachers interested in helping students increase their technological literacy and capability.


Editor's Corner - Science Teachers Don't Retire, They . . ., Carl W. Bollwinkel Jan 1989

Editor's Corner - Science Teachers Don't Retire, They . . ., Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Do you enjoy indulging in activities of special interest on your own time schedule? You can, after retirement, plus you can learn, share and even get paid for some of those actions. As a science educator, you have accumulated many skills needed in our culture.


Science Notes - Natural History Potpourri Workshop For Elementary And Middle School Teachers Jan 1989

Science Notes - Natural History Potpourri Workshop For Elementary And Middle School Teachers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The topics of trees, prairie plants, birds, pond animals and rocks will be explored via field trips, classroom presentations and application activities during the week-long workshops to be presented at the Iowa Conservation Education Center at Springbrook State Park.


Science Notes - Pamphlets Available On Teenage Sexuality, Stephanie A. Althof Jan 1989

Science Notes - Pamphlets Available On Teenage Sexuality, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The March of Dimes has made available several free informative pamphlets on teenage sexuality. Included in the publications are flyers designed to help junior high and high school students make wise choices regarding sexual activity.


Astronomy Bulletin - The 1990 Spring Sky, P. Steven Leiker Jan 1989

Astronomy Bulletin - The 1990 Spring Sky, P. Steven Leiker

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


Science Notes - Special Opportunity For Elementary Science Teachers Jan 1989

Science Notes - Special Opportunity For Elementary Science Teachers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This spring, a unique opportunity will present itself when the National Science Teachers Association convention is held in Atlanta, April 5-8. The NSTA Convention Planning Committee is developing a special program that will help meet the needs of elementary teachers. The first National Elementary Science Day will be held on Friday, April 6, during the convention. An entire day of special events, sessions, exhibits and social activities will be provided especially for K8 teachers.


Science Notes - Acs Offers Minigrants For High School Teachers, Stephanie A. Althof Jan 1989

Science Notes - Acs Offers Minigrants For High School Teachers, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is again sponsoring its Minigrant program, offering high school teachers up to $1000 in materials development funds. Applications for the 1990-91 school year are now available and the application deadline is March 15, 1990


Science Notes - Newest, Newmast And Ssip Activities, Stephanie A. Althof Jan 1989

Science Notes - Newest, Newmast And Ssip Activities, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) are sponsoring activities in their NEWEST, NEWMAST and SSIP programs.


Science Notes - Iowa Junior Science And Humanities Symposium Jan 1989

Science Notes - Iowa Junior Science And Humanities Symposium

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The 28th Annual Iowa Junior Science and Humanities symposium will be held February 23 and 24, 1990, at University of Iowa, Iowa City.