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Instructional Outcomes Change With Sts, Robert E. Yager
Instructional Outcomes Change With Sts, Robert E. Yager
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Ideas and approaches central to Science/Technology/Society (STS) have been introduced via the Chautauqua program in classrooms of nearly 1,000 Iowa teachers of grades 4 through 9 since 1985-86. Assessment of the results of STS instruction has been central to the effort supported by the National Science Teachers Association, the Iowa Utility Association, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the University of Iowa. Some of the emerging results demonstrate the advantages of an STS focus for school science.
Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey
Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Understanding why an orbiting satellite neither travels in a straight line away from the body about which it is revolving, nor falls inward toward it, is an important concept in both astronomy and physics. Demonstrating an orbit in a classroom is made difficult by the Earth's gravity. The Earth's gravity can be used, along with simple kitchenware, to create a model of a planetary or satellite orbit.
Science Notes - Statement Of The Position Of The Iowa Academy Of Science On The Issue Of Animal Rights
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Academy of Science strongly opposes the attempts, made in the guise of "animal rights," to abolish the use of animals as scientific research and teaching subjects. Significant success in life science research has been due, in large, to the use of experimental animals. The rationale for such use lies in the fact that their organ systems, metabolic pathways and genetics have counterparts in humans. Therefore, the information gained from such research has been of enormous value to the welfare of humans and other animals.
Astronomy Bulletin - The 1990 Summer Sky, P. Steven Leiker
Astronomy Bulletin - The 1990 Summer Sky, P. Steven Leiker
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Science Notes - High Temperature Conductor Information, Francis Peterson
Science Notes - High Temperature Conductor Information, Francis Peterson
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A 15-page booklet titled "Making High-Temperature Superconductors" is available free of charge from Colorado Futurescience, Inc., a company which also sells kits of the chemicals required for the project and simple accessories.
Science Notes - New Ists Officers Elected, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - New Ists Officers Elected, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Science Teachers Section recently held elections for the offices of president-elect and secretary. Jim Kubichek and Sharon J. Fisher were selected for these respective positions in a voting process that included over 200 ISTS members.
Science Notes - Learning Styles Conference, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Learning Styles Conference, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A conference on teaching and learning styles of students pre-school through grade eight will be held October 5-7, 1990, at the Iowa Conservation Education Center in Guthrie Center. "Teaching and Learning Styles: Environmental Literacy for the '90's" will offer teachers the opportunity to spend a weekend learning new ways to meet the educational challenges presented by today's higher academic standards, economic problems and diverse student groups.
Science Notes - Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary Reopening, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary Reopening, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The facilities at Hunt Hill (located in northwestern Wisconsin) will reopen this summer with several new programs. Donated to the National Audubon Society in 1954, Hunt Hill has been closed for four years due to budget restrictions.
Editor's Corner - Quality Teachers = Quality Pupils, James J. Hungerford
Editor's Corner - Quality Teachers = Quality Pupils, James J. Hungerford
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Effective teaching has always been a difficult task. But a hard job done well has always been satisfying regardless of one's management style. Management and evaluation styles may change, but effective teaching has always been proven by having all of the students doing high-quality work.
Science Notes - National Institute Of General Medical Sciences Offers The Structures Of Life, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - National Institute Of General Medical Sciences Offers The Structures Of Life, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences has made available its publication titled The Structures of Life: Discovering the Molecular Shapes that Determine Health or Disease.
Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Executive Board & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents
Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Recycling Paper To Save Landfills And Trees, William H. Gilbert
Recycling Paper To Save Landfills And Trees, William H. Gilbert
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
While some groups want to save tropical rain forests or marshy wetlands, other conservation-minded groups are interested in judiciously using sanitary landfills, or at least lengthening their lifetime by recycling paper (Hovelson, 1989). The Rolling Hills Audubon Society (RHAS), centered in Indianola (Warren County), sponsored two newspaper collections during 1989 in hopes of raising funds and reducing waste paper going to the South Central Iowa Sanitary Landfill located east of Winterset and south of Highway 92 in Madison County.
Bug Zoo, Martha Voyles, Deborah Charnetski
Bug Zoo, Martha Voyles, Deborah Charnetski
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
We envisioned a conversation something like this taking place at the dinner table of one of our students who had read a chapter on animal habitats that day in school. This imaginary conversation was the impetus for the idea of a classroom "bug zoo." Our goal was to supplement the school district's curriculum with activities that emphasized science process skills and promoted the enjoyment of science and scientific activity. Because we felt that the skills necessary for reading nonfiction are a critical aspect of science instruction, we were committed to using our district's text. We hoped our project would help …
Courting A Prairie??, Arnold H. Webster
Courting A Prairie??, Arnold H. Webster
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Astronomy Bulletin - The 1991 Winter Sky, P. Steven Leiker
Astronomy Bulletin - The 1991 Winter Sky, P. Steven Leiker
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Women And Minorities In Technical Courses In Iowa, Myrna Whigham
Women And Minorities In Technical Courses In Iowa, Myrna Whigham
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Recent national reports indicate that math and science education is in a crisis in the United States (Changing America, 1988 and Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 1988). Concern has been expressed by many national groups that we must attract and keep more young people in the pipeline to meet future needs for scientists and engineers. Because the need for scientists is projected to increase by 45 percent, for engineers 32 percent and for technicians 36 percent, but the population of 18-24 year olds entering the labor force is expected to decline, the U.S. must attract more women and …
Science Notes - Cochran Recipient Of Conservation Achievement Award, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Cochran Recipient Of Conservation Achievement Award, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Rosalie Cochran was recently named one of the recipients of the Iowa Wildlife Federation's 1990 Conservation Achievement Awards. A life and earth science teacher at Fairfield Middle School in Fairfield, Iowa, she was honored for her contributions to conservation at the annual Iowa Wildlife Federation Awards Banquet in October.
Science Notes - National Energy Education Development Project, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - National Energy Education Development Project, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project. Launched by a Congressional Resolution in 1980, the project was designed to introduce or enhance energy education programs in all American schools.
Science Notes - Fact Sheets Available From The Connecticut Sea Grant Program, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Fact Sheets Available From The Connecticut Sea Grant Program, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Informational fact sheets are available free of charge from the Connecticut Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program.
Science Notes - Iowa Junior Science And Humanities Symposium, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Iowa Junior Science And Humanities Symposium, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The University of Iowa (Iowa City) will host the Iowa Junior Science and Humanities Symposium on February 15-16, 1991. This year the symposium will emphasize the importance of science and society.
Science Notes - Water Education Packet Offered, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Water Education Packet Offered, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The American Water Works is offering its water education curriculum packet free-of-charge to interested educators.
Science Notes - Interdisciplinary Course Example Available, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Interdisciplinary Course Example Available, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Two teachers at Colchester High School in Colchester, Vermont, have made available their example of a successful, team-taught, inter- disciplinary high school course titled "Science and Society.”
Science Notes - Scientific American Sponsors Series On Pbs, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Scientific American Sponsors Series On Pbs, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Scientific American magazine recently began production of a new five-part science-related series for public television. "Scientific American Frontiers," underwritten by GTE corporation, airs on PBS once a month from October through February. Exact dates vary each month.
Science Notes - Peregrine Falcon Booklet Available, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Peregrine Falcon Booklet Available, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has released an education kit/booklet titled "Recovering Our Heritage--Peregrine Falcons."
Editor's Corner - Responsible Actions, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Editor's Corner - Responsible Actions, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
In these times of expressed concern about our environment, the ancient truth, "Actions speak louder than words," is worth serious thought. Most newspapers and news magazines carry a few columns of words about the environment. This journal is no exception.
The Need For Creativity In The Science Classroom, Lowell Wiele
The Need For Creativity In The Science Classroom, Lowell Wiele
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
To recognize the need for creativity in the classroom as one of the growing concerns in the educational community today is not difficult. When the various teaching methods in science are evaluated, the highly pronounced need for more creativity in science instruction is evident. Few teachers, it seems, experiment actively with teaching techniques and curriculum materials. Most find what works for them and stick with it, and, often, this means teaching science as a lecture course (with some group discussion and a few laboratory experiences). Beginning teachers tend to imitate the persons they considered to have been their best teachers. …
Technology Available To Iowa Teachers Through Area Education Agencies, Jack A. Gerlovich, Paul Joslin
Technology Available To Iowa Teachers Through Area Education Agencies, Jack A. Gerlovich, Paul Joslin
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Recently, we have, as a nation, come to realize the vital need for technology literacy among our citizens if we are to cope in a global society. Iowa educational leaders are striving to gain a competitive edge m this area. Working for this edge, the Iowa Department of Education has hired a technology consultant, and guides are being refined to help educators address the topic in their curricula. Standards have been adopted by the State Board of Education relative to telecommunications in Iowa classrooms.
No Harpoons, Unless . . ., Arnold H. Webster
No Harpoons, Unless . . ., Arnold H. Webster
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.