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The Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science April 20-21, 1990 [Program, 102nd Meeting], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Program Summary --- 5
General Session Speakers --- 9
Awards --- 12
Distinguished Fellow --- 12
Distinguished Service --- 13, 14
Symposia Programs --- 15
Poster Session --- 17
Campus Map --- Centerfold
Section Programs --- 22
Agricultural Sciences --- 22
Anthropology --- 25
Botany --- 26
Cellular & Molecular Biology --- 28
Chemistry, Inorganic --- 30
Chemistry, Organic --- 34
Conservation --- 37
Earth Science Teaching --- 39
Elementary Science Teaching --- 40
Engineering --- 42
Geology --- 47
Linguistics --- 48
Nursing --- 49
Physics --- 50
Physiology --- 53
Psychology --- 54
Science Teaching --- 56 …

The Iowa Science Teachers Fall Conference, 1990, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Map ... 3
Speakers ... 5
Session I ... 8
Session II ... 8
Session III ... 11
Application for Membership ... Centerfold
Registration Forms ... Centerfold
Luncheon Information ... 23
Session IV ... 23
Session V ... 26

Iowa Academy Of Science Directory, 1990-91: Officers, Committees, And Membership Roster, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Table of Contents:

Board of Directors ... 5
Program Directors ... 6
Editors ... 7
Committees ... 8
Sections ... 22
Awards of Merit ... 27
Excellence in Science Teaching Awards ... 29
Past Presidents ... 31
Membership List ... 32

The Need For Creativity In The Science Classroom, Lowell Wiele

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

To recognize the need for creativity in the classroom as one of the growing concerns in the educational community today is not difficult. When the various teaching methods in science are evaluated, the highly pronounced need for more creativity in science instruction is evident. Few teachers, it seems, experiment actively with teaching techniques and curriculum materials. Most find what works for them and stick with it, and, often, this means teaching science as a lecture course (with some group discussion and a few laboratory experiences). Beginning teachers tend to imitate the persons they considered to have been their best teachers. …

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Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Integrating Culture And Understanding Of Science Through Traditional Fairy Tale Format, Patrice Wright, Gerry D. Haukoos

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Success in science results from a variety of experiences and characteristics. Some come from within the individual while others are in the environment. ~ For Native American Indians, achievement in science based upon traditional Western education and national testing traditions does not reflect American Indian knowledge of science or natural events around them. Over the centuries, American Indian cultures have exhibited a closeness with nature, even to the point of considering their relationship spiritual. Cajete (1986) reported that expressions of the science thought process are abundant in historical and traditional American Indian cultures. He indicated those processes have ranged from …

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.

Technology Available To Iowa Teachers Through Area Education Agencies, Jack A. Gerlovich, Paul Joslin

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Recently, we have, as a nation, come to realize the vital need for technology literacy among our citizens if we are to cope in a global society. Iowa educational leaders are striving to gain a competitive edge m this area. Working for this edge, the Iowa Department of Education has hired a technology consultant, and guides are being refined to help educators address the topic in their curricula. Standards have been adopted by the State Board of Education relative to telecommunications in Iowa classrooms.

No Harpoons, Unless . . ., Arnold H. Webster

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Astronomy Bulletin - The 1991 Spring Sky, P. Steven Leiker

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Science Notes - Molecular Biology Enrichment Program For Youths

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Iowa State University, in cooperation with the National Science Foundation and Eli Lilly and Company, is again sponsoring the Molecular Biology Enrichment for Youth program (MBEY).

Science Notes - Summer Workshops At Harvard University

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has announced the availability of two teacher workshops for the summer of 1991. Both workshops are continuations of ongoing projects designed to build teacher-agent networks to increase the use of activity-based science teaching across the United States.

Science Notes - Science Leadership Institute

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Science Supervisors Association is sponsoring a one-week institute for Science Leadership at Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville Campus from July 28 to August 2.

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.

Science Notes - Graduate Study Awards Available

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The College of Natural Science of the University of Northern Iowa has announced the availability of financial awards to pay tuition costs of graduate study in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, science and science education during the 1991 summer session.

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 Calendar

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Science Notes - Cleaning Safety Goggles, Jack Gerlovich

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Teachers have requested information regarding cleaning safety goggles in a cost-effective, hygienic manner. Physicians and pharmacists suggest cleaning such equipment with individually wrapped alcohol pads.

Science Notes - Summer Institute For Secondary Science Teachers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Kansas State University Center for Science Education is soliciting applications for a two-week summer institute. The institute, "Teaching Evolution: Understanding, Concerns and Instructional Approaches," will run June 17-28 and will focus on the nature of science in the teaching of evolutionary principles from biological, geological and educational perspectives.

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

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.

Index To Volume 27

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Executive Board & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Recycling Paper To Save Landfills And Trees, William H. Gilbert

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

While some groups want to save tropical rain forests or marshy wetlands, other conservation-minded groups are interested in judiciously using sanitary landfills, or at least lengthening their lifetime by recycling paper (Hovelson, 1989). The Rolling Hills Audubon Society (RHAS), centered in Indianola (Warren County), sponsored two newspaper collections during 1989 in hopes of raising funds and reducing waste paper going to the South Central Iowa Sanitary Landfill located east of Winterset and south of Highway 92 in Madison County.

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Women And Minorities In Technical Courses In Iowa, Myrna Whigham

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Recent national reports indicate that math and science education is in a crisis in the United States (Changing America, 1988 and Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 1988). Concern has been expressed by many national groups that we must attract and keep more young people in the pipeline to meet future needs for scientists and engineers. Because the need for scientists is projected to increase by 45 percent, for engineers 32 percent and for technicians 36 percent, but the population of 18-24 year olds entering the labor force is expected to decline, the U.S. must attract more women and …

Courting A Prairie??, Arnold H. Webster

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Bug Zoo, Martha Voyles, Deborah Charnetski

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

We envisioned a conversation something like this taking place at the dinner table of one of our students who had read a chapter on animal habitats that day in school. This imaginary conversation was the impetus for the idea of a classroom "bug zoo." Our goal was to supplement the school district's curriculum with activities that emphasized science process skills and promoted the enjoyment of science and scientific activity. Because we felt that the skills necessary for reading nonfiction are a critical aspect of science instruction, we were committed to using our district's text. We hoped our project would help …

Astronomy Bulletin - The 1991 Winter Sky, P. Steven Leiker

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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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.