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Iowa Science Teachers Journal
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Easy Microscale Electrolysis Of Water, Marie C. Sherman
Easy Microscale Electrolysis Of Water, Marie C. Sherman
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The following is a quick, easy, visible demonstration which makes an eye-catching introduction to electrochemistry and electrolysis.
Astronomy Bulletin - The 1991 Spring Sky, P. Steven Leiker
Astronomy Bulletin - The 1991 Spring Sky, P. Steven Leiker
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
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Science Notes - Natural History Potpourri Workshop For Elementary And Middle School Teachers
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 two week-long summer workshops.
Science Notes - New Junior Academy Director
Science Notes - New Junior Academy Director
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Russ Wiley was recently appointed director of the Iowa Junior Academy of Science. He replaces Joe Moore who has left the state. Wiley is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Northern Iowa.
Editor's Corner - A Letter To The Editor: National Science Foundation Opportunities For Teachers, Paul D. Jones
Editor's Corner - A Letter To The Editor: National Science Foundation Opportunities For Teachers, Paul D. Jones
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Hey, Iowa science and math teachers! Are you aware of the many possibilities for study available with National Science Foundation (NSF) funding? Each spring, I browse through the Foundation's catalog of summer programs and apply to the ones that look interesting.
Editor's Corner - A Letter To The Editor: Commentary On A Recent Survey Of Iowa Chemistry Teachers, Erwin W. Richter
Editor's Corner - A Letter To The Editor: Commentary On A Recent Survey Of Iowa Chemistry Teachers, Erwin W. Richter
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
In the fall of 1989, I conducted a survey of chemistry teachers in the state of Iowa to gather information on the current conditions of chemistry teaching and the continuing education needs of chemistry teachers. This survey asked chemistry teachers about their training in science and chemistry, the percentage of students in their schools who elect to take chemistry, the text books in current use, the amount of time spent in laboratory experimentation and what they saw as their greatest need for update workshops.
Feather Spectrum, Thomas Campbell, D. Louis Finsand
Feather Spectrum, Thomas Campbell, D. Louis Finsand
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.
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Iowa Science Teachers Journal
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Ag-Drainage Wells And Groundwater Quality, Robert D. Libra
Ag-Drainage Wells And Groundwater Quality, Robert D. Libra
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Iowa agriculture benefits from two important natural resources, the rich soils that blanket the landscape and sufficient precipitation, in most years, to produce large crop yields. While precipitation is essential to farmers, many of Iowa's soils, especially in the northcentral part of the state, are poorly drained and at times contain excess water that can hinder field operations or ruin crops. In these areas, farm fields are often artificially drained by buried tile lines leading to ditches or to streams. Another, but less common, method is the agricultural drainage well, a shaft which funnels excess water directly underground. The upper …
Science Notes - Packet Available, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Packet Available, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Humane Society of the United States has made available its most recent edition of Alternatives to Dissection. Developed by the National Association for Humane and Environmental Education, the packet is described as designed to provide an educationally sound alternative to dissection in the classroom.
Science Notes - Rare-Earth Stamp Contest
Science Notes - Rare-Earth Stamp Contest
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
How many world-wide postage stamps can you identify that have a direct relationship to rare earth? RIC News, published by the Rare-earth Information Center (RIC) is holding this contest to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The person who identifies the most stamps will be offered the choice of receiving a book or a free year's subscription to the RIC Insight.
Science Notes - American Geological Institute Offers Careers Brochure, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - American Geological Institute Offers Careers Brochure, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The American Geological Institute (in cooperation with the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Geological Society of America) is offering its brochure titled "Careers in the Geosciences" free of charge to interested educators.
Science Notes - Wisconsin Dnr Offers Recycling Information, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Wisconsin Dnr Offers Recycling Information, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering its "Recycling Study Guide" free of charge to interested educators.
Science Notes - United Nations Offers Environmental Education Publication, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - United Nations Offers Environmental Education Publication, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The United Nations' Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is currently producing a newsletter focusing on environmental education.
Science Notes - The Universe In The Classroom, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - The Universe In The Classroom, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific in cooperation with the American Astronomical Society, the Canadian Astronomical Society and the International Planetarium Society offers a newsletter on teaching astronomy titled The Universe in the Classroom.
Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey
Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The concept of orbiting bodies is complicated by the fact that no real system exists--be it satellite and planet, planet and sun, of binary stars--in which one object revolves around the center of the other. Rather, both bodies revolve about a common center of mass. The idea of center of mass enters into discussions of dynamics throughout an astronomy course or unit, beginning with the motions of the Solar System and recurring in analyses of stellar systems and of galaxies
Science Notes - Could Your Computer Be A Safety Hazard?
Science Notes - Could Your Computer Be A Safety Hazard?
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The July 1990 issue of Mac World discussed the issue of display terminal safety. The evidence that display monitors emit significant radiation which may be strong enough to be a health hazard has been mounting since the early 1980's. After conducting their own tests, the publishers of MacWorld concluded that extremely low-frequency magnetic field emissions from monitors are worrisome.
Science Notes - Governor's Conference On Science, Mathematics And Technology Education
Science Notes - Governor's Conference On Science, Mathematics And Technology Education
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Alliance for Science will sponsor the Fourth Annual Governor's Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education on February 11, 1991, at the Des Moines Marriott Hotel. The purpose of the conference is to assist individuals in improving education by using community resources through public-private partnerships.
Science Notes - Environmental Issues Instruction Workshop
Science Notes - Environmental Issues Instruction Workshop
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Iowa educators have the opportunity to study Environmental Issues Instruction this year thanks to a grant from the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) act fund. The monies received will cover graduate tuition costs for educators enrolled in the program and part of the expenses of materials and room and board at instructional sites around the state.
Science Notes - Acs Offers Minigrants For High School Teachers, Stephanie A. Althof
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 1991-92 school year are now available and the application deadline is March 15, 1991.
Science Notes - Contribute To Chemsource
Science Notes - Contribute To Chemsource
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
ChemSource is a new project designed to provide detailed support for inexperienced secondary school chemistry teachers (pre-service teachers or inservice teachers in their first three years of chemistry teaching). The two major components that will be developed, piloted, revised, tested and disseminated over the next three years are SourceBook and SourceView. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation and originated in the Society Committee on Education of the American Chemical Society. Its principal investigator is Mary Virginia Orna.
Science Notes - Outdoor School Enrichment Programs, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Outdoor School Enrichment Programs, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Outdoor and Environmental Education Program at the Iowa 4-H Education and Natural Resources Center (operated by the Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service) is offering several outdoor school enrichment programs for students and teachers of all grade levels.
Science Notes - Chemed '91, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Chemed '91, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The 1991 ChemEd Conference will be held August 4-9 on the campus of the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh. The conference will draw university, college, secondary and elementary educators from throughout North America and beyond.
Science Notes - New Journal Available From The International Council Of Associations For Science Education, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - New Journal Available From The International Council Of Associations For Science Education, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) has recently developed a new journal, Science Education International.
Science Notes - Free Booklets On Groundwater And Recycling, Gail George
Science Notes - Free Booklets On Groundwater And Recycling, Gail George
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering booklets on groundwater and recycling at no cost to Iowa educators.
Science Notes - Being A Pet Parent, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Being A Pet Parent, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Lifetime Learning Systems, Inc., offers a unique packet designed to teach students the responsibilities involved in owning a pet. Designed for students in grades 4-6, Being a Pet Parent allows students to explore the similarities between their parents' responsibility to them and the responsibilities they would have if they were to have a pet.