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Disillusionment!: Editorial
Science Bulletin
Who has not felt his very flesh writhe and shrink on reading Hugo's fearful story of Gilliatt's fight with the octopus? The art of the great Frenchman is here superb. He compels the reader to identify himself with his hero. Gilliatt's struggles and emotions are his also. The monster projects itself upon him- its tentacles entwine him, their horrible sucking vacuum cups pull at his flesh; he strains, heaves, grasps at these accursed circling gelatinous bands; they seem to yield, but never actually; they crush, excoriate, scarify - his flesh seems to melt - he is disintegrating-it is death in …
Science Bulletin, Vol.4 No.4, December 1931 [Complete Issue]
Science Bulletin, Vol.4 No.4, December 1931 [Complete Issue]
Science Bulletin
A Service Bulletin for Teachers of High School Science.
Editor And Advisory Board
Science Bulletin
A Service Bulletin for Teachers of High School Science.
On Snakes Swallowing Their Young, Roy L. Abbott
On Snakes Swallowing Their Young, Roy L. Abbott
Science Bulletin
Do snakes actually swallow their young to protect them and later spew them out again as Dr. Ball states further in his article? Well, I have never seen them do this, and I do not know of any other student of snakes who has. Ditmars, Curator of Reptiles at the New York Zoological Gardens, has never seen anything of this kind, and he daily observes more snakes than the average man does in a lifetime.
General Science, E. J. Cable
General Science, E. J. Cable
Science Bulletin
In our last article we discussed one of the common minerals found on the earth's surface. In this article the writer will attempt two things: first, to describe a few of the common rock-making minerals; and second, to discuss some of the simple ways of distinguishing the common igneous rock found on the earth's surface. The commonest igneous rock-making minerals, besides quartz, are the feldspars, the irons, pyroxene, hornblende, and the micas.
Current Induction, L. Begeman
Current Induction, L. Begeman
Science Bulletin
ln the last number of the Science Bulletin [vol.4 no.3] we discussed Faraday's two experiments in current induction. It is interesting to recall at this time that September 21 of this year a centennial celebration of Faraday's discovery was held in Queen's Hall, London. Sir William Bragg, a renowned English physicist, gave the address on this occasion. This address was broadcast generally in America, being transmitted across the ocean by radio.
What About Organic Evolution?, C. W. Lantz
What About Organic Evolution?, C. W. Lantz
Science Bulletin
One of the great generalizations of science is the theory of organic evolution. It is, however, very commonly misunderstood by the average person. To many, thanks to such deluded individuals as the late Wiliiam Jennings Bryan, it is a very dangerous doctrine and any one who believes in it is an atheist and must reject the teachings of the Bible. I have had college students ask this question. Is it possible for one to believe in evolution and be a Christian? This question arises only from one who has misconceptions as to the real meaning of evolution and perhaps also …
Snakes That Do Not Exist, C. W. Lantz
Snakes That Do Not Exist, C. W. Lantz
Science Bulletin
As a boy I was always on the lookout for two kinds of snakes which I never found. These were the so- called hoop snake, and joint snake. According to popular tradition - and the tradition is still with us - the hoop snake was supposed to take his tail into his mouth and go rolling about the country much to the amazement and horror of his human observers.
Motivation In Physics, W. H. Kadesch
Motivation In Physics, W. H. Kadesch
Science Bulletin
In recent years there has been a decided trend in high schools the country over toward general science, and away from the particular sciences, physics, chemistry, biology, etc. The proponents of general science seem convinced that this is due to a better choice of subject matter in their field, and to better methods of presentation. However this may be, it will certainly be well for those of us who have to do with the teaching of the special sciences to subject our own work to critical examination. We should aim to discover our faults of whatever kind, and eliminate them.
Science Bulletin, Vol.4 No.3, November 1931 [Complete Issue]
Science Bulletin, Vol.4 No.3, November 1931 [Complete Issue]
Science Bulletin
A Service Bulletin for Teachers of High School Science.
David Starr Jordan: Editorial
Science Bulletin
The subject of this sketch seems to have been fortunate in both conditions, heredity and environment. He developed a huge, vigorous body and a powerful, alert mind, one peculiarly capable of noting and retaining infinite details of color, form, and structure. The fishes, a group characterized by almost unbelievable diversity of form, color-pattern, and habitat, were thus admirably suited to his retentive type of mind, and David Starr Jordan became an ichthyologist, a student of fishes.
Are You Healthy?, H. Earl Rath
Are You Healthy?, H. Earl Rath
Science Bulletin
Most authors of texts on hygiene have presented some sort of an ideal towards which each individual should aim. All of them have merit, but the present article is based largely (with a few modifications) on the eight points of "The Health Ideal" as set forth in the "College Text Book of Hygiene" by Smiley and Gould.
Editor And Advisory Board
Science Bulletin
A Service Bulletin for Teachers of High School Science.
Induced Current Electricity, L. Begeman
Induced Current Electricity, L. Begeman
Science Bulletin
In the May Number of the Science Bulletin, the writer gave a brief outline of the historical development of our present knowledge of the magnetic properties of an electric current. In tracing this development from an experimental point of view, a brief statement was made of the contributions of each of the following renowned scientists: Oersted, Arago, Ampere, Faraday and Henry. In this article of the May Number no reference was made to current induction as one of the magnetic effects of an electric current.
Suggestions For The Teaching Collection In Biology, O. R. Clark
Suggestions For The Teaching Collection In Biology, O. R. Clark
Science Bulletin
There is nothing in the Biology course which can take the place of carefully planned and directed field work. The students should be encouraged to observe carefully and accurately for themselves and be given every opportunity to become acquainted with living things in their natural surroundings. The aquarium and terrarium can be made to supply much interesting material for study and should be in the laboratory whenever possible.
The Toll Of The Automobile, Roy L. Abbott
The Toll Of The Automobile, Roy L. Abbott
Science Bulletin
When the telegraph first came into general use in this country thousands of birds, particularly prairie chickens, were killed annually as a result of flying against the tightly stretched wires. On account of its great height, many birds collide with the Washington Monument, and are thus fatally injured; every lighthouse along the coast takes a great toll of birds during the year. The railroads destroy many animals also, but the automobile murders more wild animals than all the above-mentioned things combined. In the destruction of our wild fauna, it is next in importance to the rifle and shotgun. The Isaac …
Phantom Ringnecks, Roy L. Abbott
Phantom Ringnecks, Roy L. Abbott
Science Bulletin
Now the ring-necked pheasant is a big bird; he is about the size of a well-fledged leghorn rooster, weighs perhaps three and one-half to four pounds, and, including his long tail feathers, stretches easily two feet or more in length. Moreover, Nature fairly outdid herself in beautifying the ringneck; he is a perfectly amazing combination of green and red, of white and gold and bronze. His mate, on the other hand, is about the color of a prairie chicken, severely plain, modest and retiring.
Science Bulletin, Vol.4 No.2, October 1931 [Complete Issue]
Science Bulletin, Vol.4 No.2, October 1931 [Complete Issue]
Science Bulletin
A Service Bulletin for Teachers of High School Science.
Vitalizing Science Teaching, E. J. Cable
Vitalizing Science Teaching, E. J. Cable
Science Bulletin
Scientific problems are not generally discovered by those who sit and idly dream of ease and pleasure, but are found by those who walk through nature with eyes open and all the senses awake to the myriad question marks that are encountered at every turn of the road. Every boy and girl may acquire the scientific turn of mind without the use of a laboratory fitted with expensive apparatus, although all great scientists do their most valuable research in such laboratories. What the science teacher of our public schools needs to do is to direct young life to be always …
Narcotics, H. E. Rath
Narcotics, H. E. Rath
Science Bulletin
The law requires that the nature and effects of both stimulants and narcotics be taught in the public schools. A short time ago the writer asked a dozen college students to describe the nature of the effects of narcotics, and to give the extent of their use. The replies were all much alike. All seemed to have a hazy idea that narcotics put a person into a stupor and that while in this condition the addict dreamed rosy dreams and had a pleasant time generally. Likewise most of the dozen seemed to have the impression that the use of narcotics …
Editor And Advisory Board
Science Bulletin
A Service Bulletin for Teachers of High School Science.
First Aid In The Laboratory, O. B. Read
First Aid In The Laboratory, O. B. Read
Science Bulletin
From the nature of the work carried on in the laboratory one can not always control the results obtained. Accidents are liable to occur at any time. They may arise from many causes among which are incorrect reading of experiments by students, carelessness in obtaining material, defective apparatus, and poor manipulation. The kind of accidents occurring frequently are cuts by broken glass; burns caused by fires, acids, and alkalies; explosions; injuries by breathing poisonous gases; and fainting.
Popular Fallacies, Roy L. Abbott
Popular Fallacies, Roy L. Abbott
Science Bulletin
Slimy as a serpent; Wise as an owl; Blind as a bat; Crazy as a loon; Quick as a cat; Ferocious as a gorilla; Dirty as a pig; Strong as a lion; Swift as an eagle; Shine like a cat’s eyes in the dark.
Why Biology?: Editorial
Science Bulletin
Recently, a yoting woman of strong antivivisectionist convictions entered the office of a professor of biology and asked if she might buy some cats which he was keeping for dissection. Upon his refusal of her request - for cats have a way of becoming scarce when wanted for anatomical purposes - she said caustically: "You biologists are regular butchers. Unless one is going to be a doctor or a teacher of biology, what good can it possibly do to know the insides of a cat'?"
Permanent Achievements Of Science, W. H. Kadesch
Permanent Achievements Of Science, W. H. Kadesch
Science Bulletin
A very delightful man whom I once knew often said that he was deeply grateful to science for all its invaluable gifts to humanity, but that he would have more confidence in scientists if only they would change their minds less frequently. His indictment of science for its instability was a long one, and took a wide range.
Science Clubs In High School, C. W. Lantz
Science Clubs In High School, C. W. Lantz
Science Bulletin
The high school has placed a great deal of emphasis on certain extracurricular activities such as athletics, debating, dramatics, etc., but very little attention has been given to any extra-curricular activities in science. Since science does play such an important place in our lives, it seems desirable to consider the possibilities of some extra-curricular activities in high school science. The high school science club offers such an opportunity.