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Safety In Iowa Science Programs: A Status Report, Jack Gerlovich, Frank Starr Jan 1979

Safety In Iowa Science Programs: A Status Report, Jack Gerlovich, Frank Starr

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

School science laboratories are active sites of learning. They may also be areas of potential danger from fire, explosives, caustic chemicals, poisons, noxious fumes, and projectiles. Science teachers are charged with the responsibility of establishing an environment in which students shall have relevant, practical science experiences. In addition, certain segments of the subject matter will require that students develop particular attitudes, knowledge, and skills. Inevitably students will periodically be exposed to potentially dangerous situations.

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Energy Films Jan 1979

Energy Films

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A digest of over 160 energy-related films has been compiled by the New York State Alliance to Save Energy.

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Energy Education Packet Jan 1979

Energy Education Packet

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

An energy education packet which includes more than 25 simple projects for students about different forms of renewable resources such as wind, water and biomass, plus reading lessons and background supplies is available from the Center of Renewable Resources.

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Energy-Environment Source Book Jan 1979

Energy-Environment Source Book

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Available from NST A, this population reference book has been reprinted.

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Polychrome Solutions, Joe Moore Jan 1979

Polychrome Solutions, Joe Moore

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Chemical changes are often accompanied by color changes. This can be illustrated by the following demonstration.

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Stimulating Interest In Iowa Secondary School Science, Jack Gerlovich, Joe Moore Jan 1979

Stimulating Interest In Iowa Secondary School Science, Jack Gerlovich, Joe Moore

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

America, today, is a highly technological society, based heavily upon knowledge of scientific concepts and principles. Without knowledge in basic science, and its processes, living with and understanding technology cannot be accomplished. More specifically, alienation of the lay public from the scientific community and scientific endeavors may result.

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Rubber Bands, Genella Shea Gerardi Jan 1979

Rubber Bands, Genella Shea Gerardi

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Have you ever had students shooting rubber bands while they were supposed to be doing something else? Why not channel this behavior into a learning activity?

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A Review, James J. Hungerford Jan 1979

A Review, James J. Hungerford

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Learning Corporation of America has released a film of interest to science educators whose assignment includes sex education. The title of the film is How to Say No to a Rapist and Survive.

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Dates To Remember Jan 1979

Dates To Remember

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A listing of dates for a variety of science events.

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Prairie Publication Jan 1979

Prairie Publication

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Fifth Midwest Prairie Conference, which was held in Ames in August 1976 has now published its proceedings. The Proceedings of the Fifth Midwest Prairie Conference contains over 200 pages of information on ecological studies, restoration and management of Midwest prairie species and prairies centered on Iowa.

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Free Films Jan 1979

Free Films

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The following films are available from the E. I. DuPont De Nemours & Co., Inc.

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Earthquakes Jan 1979

Earthquakes

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Earthquakes is a publication produced by the Kansas Geological Survey.

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A Classroom Savonius Windmill, William G. Hoffman Jan 1979

A Classroom Savonius Windmill, William G. Hoffman

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Savonius or S-rotor windmill was introduced to the United States in 1924. The powershaft is located in the vertical plane rather than horizontally as in the traditional bladed Stuart windmill. This has several benefits. The windmill does not need a wind direction seeking vane since it doesn't matter from which direction the wind is blowing. Also, power is available at the base of the mill rather than at the top of the tower. The Savonius mill is also less easily damaged by high winds than the traditional windmill.

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Free Films Jan 1979

Free Films

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A listing of free films involving environmental issues is available from the Environmental Protection Agency.

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New Astronomical Discoveries, Darrel Hoff Jan 1979

New Astronomical Discoveries, Darrel Hoff

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

May 1, 1978, the Astrophysical Journal reported that M87 appeared to have a central mass concentration which could be interpreted as that of a massive black hole.

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Iowa Springs, Paul Waite Jan 1979

Iowa Springs, Paul Waite

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Largest Hailstone: Dubuque - June 16, 1882 - 17" circumference; weight 1.75 lb.

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Building Rapport And Changing Attitudes, Owen Primavera Jan 1979

Building Rapport And Changing Attitudes, Owen Primavera

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

During the past few years there seems to be a growing apathy on the part of high school students towards education. It seems that many are weaker in the basic skills of reading, writing and mathematics and could care less about their progress. Why do students feel this way about education and what can educators do to improve the situation?

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Oscillating Equipment, Erwin Richter Jan 1979

Oscillating Equipment, Erwin Richter

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Mix 25 ml concentrated sulfuric acid, 5 g malonic acid, 5 g sodium bromate and a small crystal of manganese sulfate with 250 ml of distilled water.

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Correction Jan 1979

Correction

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The incorrect address of Mr. H.B. Wagoner was published in the Sept. 1978 issue of ISTJ.

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Inside The Cell Jan 1979

Inside The Cell

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences is prepared to make classroom quantities of a booklet, Inside the Cell.

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Dates To Remember Jan 1979

Dates To Remember

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A listing of dates for a variety of science events.

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Chemical Storage Plan Jan 1979

Chemical Storage Plan

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Many science instructors are without any recommended plan for storage of hazardous chemicals.

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What Is The Universe, And Why Is It Doing These Strange Things?, George L. Murphy Jan 1979

What Is The Universe, And Why Is It Doing These Strange Things?, George L. Murphy

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

1979 marks the fiftieth anniversary of a major advance in man's attempt to understand the overall structure of the physical universe. It was in 1929 that Hubble announced his discovery of the expansion of the universe. Ever since that time, astronomers have been finding evidence that the entire universe has been evolving, and have been attempting to adjust their view of the world accordingly.

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Society, Science, And The Scientific Enterprise, Henry Veldhuis Jan 1979

Society, Science, And The Scientific Enterprise, Henry Veldhuis

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Numerous developments in science and technology have moved man to the interfaces between science and government, science and religion, science and economics, and others. The necessity of functioning along these interfaces suggests that science education should include a commitment to the development of the scientific literacy necessary to understand the relationships between science and society.

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The Need For A Philosophical Approach In The Teaching Of Science, Everett F. Morris Jan 1979

The Need For A Philosophical Approach In The Teaching Of Science, Everett F. Morris

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In his paper, Slock (1977) commented upon a different view of what science is and how it operates. It has been my experience that prospective secondary science teachers are extremely deficient in this area. Perhaps, it is not a different view that is needed as much as a definite viewpoint that is needed.

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New Audubon Society School Jan 1979

New Audubon Society School

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Audubon Society has established a special environmental education program which can serve as an accredited portion of any college, high school or graduate school student's curriculum.

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Poorman's Litmus Paper Jan 1979

Poorman's Litmus Paper

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Purchase a head of red-purple cabbage. Cut up small pieces so that approximately a cupful of chopped leaves is obtained. Pour in enough water to cover the leaves and boil until the leaves turn colorless. Decant the purple liquid and store the liquid in a refrigerator for use.

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Energy Concepts In The Iowa School Curriculum, Jack A. Gerlovich Jan 1979

Energy Concepts In The Iowa School Curriculum, Jack A. Gerlovich

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Public school energy costs have soared nationally 150 percent since 1972-73. According to Educational Facilities Laboratories (EFL), that represented a $50 expenditure per student during the 1977-78 academic year (1). "School energy costs have doubled in the past 5 years .... Districts surveyed reported hikes ranging from 35 percent to over 400 percent, the average being 110 percent."

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Eclipses Jan 1979

Eclipses

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Eclipses, the latest publication in a series of observe manuals, is now in preparation by the Astronomical League.

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Iowa Basic Skills Test, William Coffman Jan 1979

Iowa Basic Skills Test, William Coffman

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

'"As a professional in this business of testmaking, I am much more aware of the limitations of testing than most laymen. Achievement tests such as ours are designed as tools to help teachers do their jobs. Scores from them cannot be used as final judgments on anything - not children, not teachers, not schools and certainly not American education in general."

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