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Iowa Science Teachers Journal
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Branching, Ed Harris
Branching, Ed Harris
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
For many years I have observed and photographed visual patterns. Sometimes I stumble upon them, and other times I search to find them, record them and perhaps make some sense of the relationships I see in the many variations. In the early '70s I began to put these observations together and to classify the many patterns into branching and layering. These two systems I see as primal information from which the human can better understand an underlying structure in the universe. These universal patterns act as building blocks to many diverse and complex forms and phenomena. The images and ideas …
Ye Olde Learning Center, Stephanie A. Althof, Carl W. Bollwinkel, Kate J. Mcinroy
Ye Olde Learning Center, Stephanie A. Althof, Carl W. Bollwinkel, Kate J. Mcinroy
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
As new information and technology flood the educational system, more and more educators find themselves faced with data bases, software, computer links, and other "advanced tools" designed to make teaching easier. Talking computers flash messages and beep for correct answers {to the delight of many children), and it becomes fairly obvious that we are in an "out with the old, in with the new" generation. However, there is one basic and relatively simple teaching tool that refuses to die: the learning center.
University Of Iowa Model For Science Teacher Education, Robert E. Yager
University Of Iowa Model For Science Teacher Education, Robert E. Yager
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Teachers can learn to assess their teaching performance and to use such information for improvement. Several observations and experiments have led to the formulation of a model at the University of Iowa which continues to grow and to be modified as experiences with it dictate. The model has evolved from over two decades of efforts. However; it has matured as a result of the NSF supported Iowa-UPSTEP program (a teacher-education development effort which enjoyed ten years of support), and the NSTA Search for Excellence project which arose from a 1977-80 NSF research effort called Project Synthesis (Harms & Yager, 1981).
I Cloned A Gene With The Vector Team, Stephen Streff
I Cloned A Gene With The Vector Team, Stephen Streff
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
There were no elephants with two trunks, no corn plants with four ears and no humans turned into Frankensteins, but there was evidence of recombinant DNA, transformation and cloned organisms. During the first week in August, 26 high school instructors from across the state and two college instructors received training in the laboratory skills of recombinant DNA at Drake University. The course, "A First Laboratory Course in Recombinant DNA Technology," was presented by David Micklos, the program director for the DNA Literacy Program at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, and sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred International …
Science Notes - University Of Rochester To Hold Biotechnology Institute
Science Notes - University Of Rochester To Hold Biotechnology Institute
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Rochester (New York) will offer eight different courses during its summer Biotechnology Institute. Designed to introduce pre-college educators to the field of biotechnology, the institute consists of a series of intensive, one-week graduate courses taught by university faculty. Foci of the studies include social and ethical issues in biotechnology, laboratory training, bringing biotechnology to the secondary classroom and employing special models to present biology as an investigative, problem-solving discipline.
Science Notes - What's The Outlook For Summer 1988, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Science Notes - What's The Outlook For Summer 1988, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
One week Outlook training sessions will be offered in Iowa beginning June 5 and June 12. Outlook is an environmental education enrichment program developed in Iowa for grades K-12.
Science Notes - Aaas Releases New Edition Of Resource Directory
Science Notes - Aaas Releases New Edition Of Resource Directory
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The AAAS has published the second edition of its Resource Directory. Listed is detailed information about 950 disabled scientists, engineers, students and others who are occupied in science/technology related positions.
Science Notes - Living Lightly
Science Notes - Living Lightly
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A set of inexpensive environmental education curriculum guides is available from Schlitz Audubon Center. "Living Lightly in the City" was inspired by urban children and written for use with students in both suburban and urban communities.
Science Notes - Prisms Summer Physics Workshop Offered, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Prisms Summer Physics Workshop Offered, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The University of Northern Iowa, along with the Iowa Academy of Science, the National Science Foundation and the National Diffusion Network, is sponsoring "Leadership Workshops in Physics Resources, Instructional Strategies and Content for Teachers of High School Physics." The workshops are designed to train resource teachers to utilize resources and instructional strategies to be used in their classrooms. Included among the resources offered are materials found in the Physics Resources and Instructional Strategies for Motivating Students (PRISMS) program. Content update lectures and demonstrations by UNI physics staff members will cover such topics as holography, acoustics, thermodynamics, electronics and nuclear physics.
Science Notes - Uni Institute For Environmental Education Offers Spring Workshops, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Uni Institute For Environmental Education Offers Spring Workshops, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Once again, the University of Northern Iowa, through its Institute for Environmental Education, is offering workshops at Springbrook State Park, near Guthrie Center and Camp EWALU, near Strawberry Point.
Science Notes - Educators' Network Offered By The Climate Protection Institute, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Educators' Network Offered By The Climate Protection Institute, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Climate Protection Institute, through its Educators' Network Project, is working to bring the topic of global warming into science classrooms. In the project, the CPI serves as a clearinghouse for suggestions for lesson plans designed to make global warming a part of schools' curricula.
Science Notes - Energy And Education Newsletter, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Energy And Education Newsletter, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The National Science Teachers Association's Special Projects recently began its eleventh year of publishing the newsletter Energy and Education. For a time, financial difficulties made continuation of the newsletter doubtful, but it has survived and continues to be the only national newsletter for energy education. Energy and Education is designed to keep readers up-to-date on new projects and materials on energy.
Science Notes - Teaching Aids Offered By American Cancer Society, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Teaching Aids Offered By American Cancer Society, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The American Cancer Society, through its public education services, offers several teaching aids that may be of interest to Iowa science teachers. Films, videotapes, pamphlets, resource materials, posters and complete program packages are among the materials offered by the society, and some aids are available in Spanish as well as English.
Science Notes - Museum Of Science And Industry And American Library Association Offer Updated List Of Children's Science Books, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Museum Of Science And Industry And American Library Association Offer Updated List Of Children's Science Books, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
An updated version of The Museum of Science and Industry Basic List of Children's Science Books has recently been released and is now available to teachers across the country.
Editor's Corner - Professional Reading And Other Priorities, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Editor's Corner - Professional Reading And Other Priorities, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Teach till three, coach basketball, write a lesson plan, grade tests, call Jason's mother, schedule the bus for the trip to Des Moines, find the "Must Do Today" list ----- If you found your "Must Do Today'' list next to this editorial, you have plenty of other priorities in hand and I need not continue the list started above. If you have read this far, perhaps you can be persuaded to read on while I share some thoughts about increasing the depth of our professional reading which may be at the level of our "Must Do Today" list.
Science Notes - New Life For Bulletin Boards, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - New Life For Bulletin Boards, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Eastman Kodak is offering an idea booklet designed to perk up bulletin boards and other displays. Corkers is a 20-page, illustrated idea-enhancer that is free of charge to anyone interested.
A Case For Geology, Lynn A. Brant
A Case For Geology, Lynn A. Brant
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Geology suffers from two enduring stereotypes. The first stereotype is that geology is "about rocks and minerals," period. It is true that the materials, the configurations of matter, studied in geology are largely rocks and minerals, but the study of geology goes much further than this simple intention. It has a lot more to say about the world in which we live than just a study of earth materials. The second stereotype concerns the reasons one should study geology. Many persons, including not a few professional geologists, regard geology's role in society as limited to the finding and producing of …
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Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
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Plantportation, Carl W. Bollwinkel, Joann Silka
Plantportation, Carl W. Bollwinkel, Joann Silka
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The question "How do plants get to the places where they are growing?" leads to a study of plant anatomy and the interaction of plants, people and the environment. The topic as presented here is appropriate for study in the intermediate and middle school grades but can be adapted for both lower grades and high school study. It is suggested that the activity be taught as a learning cycle. "Plantportation" is best taught in the autumn when an abundance of seeds is available.
Science Teacher Competency Test, Ken Spengler
Science Teacher Competency Test, Ken Spengler
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
In recent years the nation has shown renewed interest in the quality of its schools. Although concern has been devoted to all phases of education, it is agreed that the skill of the teacher is the key ingredient. Some states have implemented testing programs to weed out incompetents. As yet, little attention has been paid to the specific needs of science teachers. The following competency test is submitted in an effort to remedy this shortcoming. Experienced teachers will be familiar with these situations and will have no trouble selecting the correct answers. A new teacher is not ready for the …
Science Notes - Peggy Steffen Receives Iowa Science Teachers Award, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Peggy Steffen Receives Iowa Science Teachers Award, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Secondary teacher Peggy Steffen was recently presented with the Iowa Science Teachers Outstanding Service Award for 1987.
And The Wind Blew Fiercely, C. J. Bacino
And The Wind Blew Fiercely, C. J. Bacino
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Science Notes - Walton Honored With Presidential Award, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Walton Honored With Presidential Award, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Sandra J. Walton was selected as the Iowa recipient of the 1987 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. Walton, who currently teaches in Dubuque, was one of 54 teachers from around the United States selected to be recognized as excellent in the field.
Science Notes - Elementary Science Teaching Section Presentations At 100th Session Of Iowa Academy Of Science, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Science Notes - Elementary Science Teaching Section Presentations At 100th Session Of Iowa Academy Of Science, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Elementary Science Teaching Section will participate in the 100th Session of the Iowa Academy of Science meeting in Ames on April 21-23, 1988. Elementary Science Teaching Section members (including all those who wish to join this new section) are encouraged to make presentations.
Science Notes - Ias Excellence In Science Teaching Award Nominations, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Ias Excellence In Science Teaching Award Nominations, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Academy of Science is currently accepting nominations for its Excellence in Science Teaching Awards. Each year, Iowa teachers are chosen to receive the award in six categories: biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, elementary science and junior high science.
Science Notes - School Science And Mathematics Offers Technology Issue, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - School Science And Mathematics Offers Technology Issue, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A special issue on technology has been prepared by the editors of the School Science and Mathematics Journal. Articles in the issue include information regarding technological developments, educational technology, problem solving, software and the implications of new technology for College Board testing programs.
Science Notes - Book Of Astronomical Poems Available, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Book Of Astronomical Poems Available, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Great Lakes Planetarium Association (GLPA) recently released a booklet entitled Astronomical Poems. Containing 277 astronomical poems, jingles and proverbs, the booklet includes a table of contents, author index, index of titles and index of first lines.