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News And Notes - New Executive Secretary
News And Notes - New Executive Secretary
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The special committee appointed by President Chellevold to study, to recommend, and to implement a plan for employing an executive secretary has made considerable progress.
Review: Electronical Structure And Chemical Bondage, Mary Leonarda Dougher
Review: Electronical Structure And Chemical Bondage, Mary Leonarda Dougher
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This book is written that teachers desiring a more complete background in the elementary principles of atomic and molecular structure will find this very beneficial.
Aaas Research Funds
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Each year the American Association for the Advancement of Science provides a refund of the membership dues for AAAS to state academies of science.
News And Notes
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Several short science education-related news items.
Marking The Calendar For Special Meetings
Marking The Calendar For Special Meetings
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Please send notices of special meetings for Academy members to the Journal Editor.
Why Teach Earth Science In Our Secondary Schools?, Raymon E. Bisque
Why Teach Earth Science In Our Secondary Schools?, Raymon E. Bisque
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Inspection of recent changes in science teaching at the secondary school level reveals two distinct trends: a rejection of outmoded general science courses and an increase in laboratory emphasis.
Creative Biological Investigations At Bettendorf Middle School, Gerald H. Krockover, James L. Mcgill
Creative Biological Investigations At Bettendorf Middle School, Gerald H. Krockover, James L. Mcgill
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
With the development of the Middle School in Bettendorf, Iowa, a science program was constructed to meet the needs of these junior high age children. The seventh grade biological program is presented with many of the investigations that are used at this age level.
Report Of An Audio-Tutorial Learning Environment At The University Of Northern Iowa, Alan R. Orr
Report Of An Audio-Tutorial Learning Environment At The University Of Northern Iowa, Alan R. Orr
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Recognizing the need for innovation in methodology, Postlethwait (1964-1965) has developed an integrated experience approach to learning called audio-tutorial. The Department of Science at the University of Northern Iowa, after investigating available data, initiated the use of an audio-tutorial method for part of its general botany course in the spring of 1966.
Open Letter From The President, Martin L. Grant
Open Letter From The President, Martin L. Grant
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Board of Directors of the Iowa Academy of Science is most happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert W. Hanson as part-time Executive Secretary of the Academy.
The High School Teacher Lag: A Problem For The Profession, Ben A. Green Jr.
The High School Teacher Lag: A Problem For The Profession, Ben A. Green Jr.
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The problem of inadequate numbers of high school physics teachers and the poor preparation of many of those who do teach physics is one of the most serious problems which faces our profession. The CCP has activated a panel (the Panel on the Preparation of Physics Teachers) to give full-time attention to this problem and to recommend courses of action to the Commission. The following is a report by CCP Staff Physicist Ben A. Green, Jr., on leave from Western Reserve University, who recently visited several institutions which have been unusually successful in producing high school teachers of physics.
Development Of Animal Drugs For Market, K. B. Kerr
Development Of Animal Drugs For Market, K. B. Kerr
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The complexities of modem scientific knowledge have vastly increased the requirements for the clearance of an animal drug for market. All such drugs, which include those for poultry, are subject to the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
A Comparison Of The Abilities Of Secondary Teachers And Students To Understand Science (A Follow-Up Study), Donald J. Schmidt
A Comparison Of The Abilities Of Secondary Teachers And Students To Understand Science (A Follow-Up Study), Donald J. Schmidt
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A comparison of the level of understanding of science between secondary teachers and students was made by P. E. Miller in 1962. The measuring instrument used was the Test On Understanding Science (TOUS), Cooley & Klopfer 1961. The science teachers were compared with groups of secondary students in grades seven through twelve.
The Iowa Academy Of Science: Its Opportunities, R. W. Hanson
The Iowa Academy Of Science: Its Opportunities, R. W. Hanson
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Just what is the Iowa Academy of Science and what function does it serve? What worthwhile activities does it sponsor that might be improved with the establishment of a central office? These are questions that deserve answers.
Changes At The Spring Meeting?
Changes At The Spring Meeting?
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Academy's Program Committee recommended that the section meetings at the annual meeting be expanded to include invited speakers, special symposia, and structured discussions.