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The Ias Bulletin, V4n5, November 1970, Iowa Academy Of Science

IAS Bulletin

In this issue:

--- Officers, Directors, and Section Chairmen, 1970-71
--- Important Board Action Concerning Proceedings
--- Annual Meeting Plans
--- Governor's Conference on Environmental Systems
--- "Public Lands and the People" Conference
--- IAS to Seek NSF Support for State Government-Academy Cooperation
--- IAS Receives NSF Grant to Help Finance Junior Academy Research Symposium
--- New Standing Committees Asked to Meet
--- Iowa Academy-State of Iowa Connections
--- Survey of Interest in the Iowa Science Teachers Journal
--- Back Issues of the Proceedings Available
--- Changes in Farm Management
--- Legislative Advisory Committee to be Appointed
--- Invitations for …

The Ias Bulletin, V4n4, September 1970, Iowa Academy Of Science

IAS Bulletin

In this issue:

--- Officers, Directors, and Section Chairmen, 1970-71
--- Roster of Committees
--- New Blood in the Board
--- Board Meeting October 31
--- Publications Committee to Meet
--- annual Meeting Committee to Meet
--- Chemistry Teachers of Central Iowa May Organize
--- Cooperative Project for Two-Year Colleges Underway
--- Request for Information on Environmental Education Materials
--- Academy Sponsors Environmental Education Conference
--- Indiana Academy Sets up Agency to Work with State Government
--- Northern Regional NSTA Conference
--- Correction to the Annual Report and Membership List
--- Gleanings from the Michigan Academy Newsletter
--- UNI Conservationist …

The Ias Bulletin, V4n3, May 1970, Iowa Academy Of Science

IAS Bulletin

In this issue:

--- Officers, Directors, and Section Chairmen, 1970-71
--- 82nd Facts and Figures
--- Section Attendance
--- New Constitution Adopted
--- Concerning the Dues Increase
--- Abstracts Available
--- Election Results
--- New Standing Committees
--- New Proceedings Policies in 1971
--- Annual Report
--- New Members Since March

82nd Session Of The Iowa Academy Of Science, April 24-25, 1970, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

No abstract provided.

The 82nd Session Of The Iowa Academy Of Science And The 38th Convention Of The Iowa Junior Academy Of Science, April 24-25, 1970, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

No abstract provided.

The Ias Bulletin, V4n2, March 1970, Iowa Academy Of Science

IAS Bulletin

In this issue:

--- Officers, Directors, and Section Chairmen, 1969-1970
--- Full Program Scheduled for Grinnell April 24-25
--- Pre-Register for the Annual Meeting!
--- Academy Geologist Authors Book on Geodes
--- Constitution Revision
--- Iowa Academy of Science Registration got 82nd Session
--- Membership in the Academy
--- Environmental Week at ISU
--- Cooperative Projects for Two Year Colleges Funded by NSF
--- New Members Since January

Annual Report And Membership List, 1969-70, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Minutes of the Annual Business Meeting ... 3
Report of Tellers - Constitution Revision ... 7
Report of the Secretary - Treasurer ... 7
Report of the Auditing Committee ... 7
General Operating Budget 1970-71 ... 8
Report of the Membership Committee ... 9
Report of the Finance and Endowment Committee ... 16
Report of the Science Teaching Committee 17
Report of the Science Talent Search Committee ... 19
Report of the Conservation Committee ... 20
Report of the Resolutions Committee ... 21
Report of the Editor ... 22
Report of the High School Relations Committee ... 22
Membership …

Open Letter To Science Teachers: Society In The Science Classroom, Darrel Hoff

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In a speech given to a group of scientists and science educators last spring, Paul deHart Hurd repeated a remark made earlier by Bentley Glass that "a serious mistake has been made in the development of our national curricula in not stressing the social implications of science". Indeed this is true. You will search in vain for a reference to atomic weapons in the index of the Chem Study text. You will find no listing for hydrogen fusion weapons in the index of the PSSC text. DDT goes unlisted in the CBA index. You will find no reference to the …

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Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

Careers In Science And Technology

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Readers will find information about more than 30 career fields of interest to students in a 48-page bibliography of career guidance literature just released by the National Science Teachers Association. The NST A has compiled this 1970 edition of Keys to Careers in Science and Technology to inform students, guidance counselors, teachers, and parents about current publications that are useful and reasonably inexpensive.

How We Raise Clean, Healthy Amoeba Proteus, Eugene C. Bovee, Sandra C. Thompson, Mercedes L. Acuña

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

We so frequently use Amoeba proteus for observation and experimentation in our classes in Cell Structure and Function, and Physiological Protozoology at the University of Kansas, that it has been necessary to avoid buying the many needed cultures from any of the major biological suppliers. Consequently, we have had to devise a reasonably reliable method of our own to culture that amoeba.

The Toxic Activity Of Main Trunk Wood From Diseased Dutch Elm Trees, Lyle C. Baugess, J. Lester Dalton

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Dutch Elm disease is caused by Ceratostomella ulmi (Schwartz) Buis (1); and, two types of elm bark beetles (9) are its vectors (3,4,9). Growth of the fungus occurs in the xylem tissue, which predominantly is concerned with conduction of water to the foliage. The spores and bud cells of C. ulmi are smaller than the elm wood vessels (1,2). C. ulmi, too, can be transmitted through root grafts.

Warning Issued Against Universal Use Of Lasers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Enthusiasm for use of lasers in air pollution studies is being tempered by evidence that they should not be regarded as a universally useful yardstick, a University of Wisconsin physicist says.

The Multi-Media Approach To Biology, Lena M. Keithahn

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

"If at first you don't succeed, you are just about average." This flippant statement of a common experience has led to the multi-media approach in an attempt to make the learning of biology for the average sixteen year old who scores between 35 to 89 on the comprehensive test of the ITED more meaningful and successful.

Nsf Announces Grants For Inservice Institutes

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Science Foundation announces the award of 121 grants, totaling $2,184,700, to support inservice institutes that will be conducted by universities and colleges.

Environment Information Desk Now Monthly Feature At American Museum Of Natural History

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Starting Wednesday, October 21, and continuing regularly on the third Wednesday of every month, an Environmental Information Desk will be in operation steps away from the popular "Can Man Survive?" exhibit at The American Museum of Natural History.

The Road Of Life - A Teaching Aid, William P. Mccall, Mary Reideler

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The first eleven chapters of BSCS Blue Version pertain to the evolution of life on earth. In trying to adapt this section of the text to the eighth grade level, the idea for a Road of Life emerged.

A Consideration Of Student Understanding Of Science In Two Approaches To Bscs Biology, Harry F. Fulton

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The understanding of science by students is considered by science educators to be a worthwhile goal in the teaching of science. Attempts have been made to achieve this goal in the various curricula that have been developed, and the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study is one of these curricula. Several studies have been attempted to measure the understanding of science as a student outcome in a particular course such as BSCS Biology. In most studies the Test On Understanding Science (TOUS) (1) was the most common instrument used.

Batteries And Bulbs With An Average Class Of Ninth Graders, Richard D. Mcvey

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

During the fall semester of 1969 I had occasion to try some elementary science units with a low group of ninth graders. Of the units tried, the E.S.S. "Batteries and Bulbs" had such interesting results that it instilled in me the idea of trying the unit with my regular ninth grade class.

A Survey Of Physics Textbooks Used In Iowa Secondary Schools (Preliminary Report), Jerry Schmidt

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

On December 5, 1969, 475 questionnaires were mailed to the public high school physics teachers of Iowa concerning the basic physics textbook(s) used in the classes they teach and the extent to which students are encouraged to answer the questions contained in the textbook(s). The questionnaire was a preliminary step of a doctoral dissertation which the author is presently working on at the University of Arkansas.

Let The Elementary Students Enjoy The Lakeshore, Roland F. Chapman

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

One of the activities used during the fall for fifth grade students at Spirit Lake Elementary School, involves studying animals and plants that live in and near the shores of lakes in Northwest Iowa.

Nsta, Nasa Announce 1971 Youth Congresses

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Science Teachers Association and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announce twelve regional Youth Science Congresses to be held throughout the United States during the spring of 1971. This is the seventh year the NSTA-NASA sponsored congresses have been held.

Resources And References For Earth Science Teachers, Charles A. Wall, Janet E. Wall

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A listing of free and inexpensive earth science curriculum materials.

Back Cover

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

Annual Meetings

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A listing of several science-related meetings during December 1970-April 1971.

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Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

Open Letter To Science Teachers: U.S. Army-Iowa Science, Engineering, And Humanities Symposium, Ronald D. Townsend

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

U.S. Army-Iowa Science, Engineering, and Humanities Symposium - In September, 1969, letters announcing this year's symposium and preliminary applications were sent to high school principals in Iowa and western Illinois. This year through the cooperation of the Iowa Academy of Science, initial letters and applications were also sent directly to the science teachers whose names were on the academy's mailing list. Included in the letter was a brief sketch of symposium activities and goals. The science teacher applications included nominations for student research papers and nominations for student symposium participants other than those applying to give papers.

Unusual Ph.D. Program Supported

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Support of an unusual graduate program in science and mathematics education is provided by a National Science Foundation grant of $29,700 awarded today to the University of California at Berkeley. Known as "SESAME" (Search for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education), the recently established program leads to a Ph.D. Its aim is to offer students the opportunity to combine advanced training in one of the natural sciences or mathematics with the pursuit of central interests in science education.

The Iowa Academy Of Science As A Directing Influence In Science Education, Robert W. Hanson

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The last decade was marked by drastic changes in the studied approach to teaching science and most school subjects. A whole new vocabulary of science education terminology appeared-the process approach, conceptual schemes, Hanson integrated science, audio-tutorial techniques, the multi-media approach, computer-assisted instruction. These and many other phrases can be summed up in the one word innovation, and many educators of the more traditional bent feel a bit uneasy and perhaps defensive about the extent to which innovation is lacking in their teaching.

Recognition Of Richard Sweeney

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

At the spring Short Course for Science Teachers at Iowa State University in Ames, Richard L. Sweeney, biology teacher and chairman of the Science Department of Hoover High School in Des Moines, was presented a plaque, given in recognition of his outstanding service to the Iowa Science Teachers Section of the Iowa Academy of Science.