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Butler County In-Service Science Institute Jan 1965

Butler County In-Service Science Institute

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Butler County science teachers association met in the Allison, Iowa High School science rooms on Thursday, November 11, 1965. The agenda follows.


Senior Science Seminar, James E. Mccoy Jan 1965

Senior Science Seminar, James E. Mccoy

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In the planning of this course addition to our high school curriculum, we had the following purpose in mind: to provide the student with an opportunity for enrichment, individual study, and scientific experience.


More Than 2000 Colleges Are Now Using Our Equipment For Research And Teaching Nuclear Science Jan 1965

More Than 2000 Colleges Are Now Using Our Equipment For Research And Teaching Nuclear Science

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

An advertisement for Atomic Accessories, Inc.


A Comparative Study Of The Traditional And The Scott, Foresman Approaches To The Teaching Of Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions, Austa L. Daverin Nov 1964

A Comparative Study Of The Traditional And The Scott, Foresman Approaches To The Teaching Of Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions, Austa L. Daverin

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to compare the achievement of a control group of children taught addition and subtraction of fractions in the traditional way with that of an experimental group taught by the Scott, Foresman approach. The factors under consideration were the ability to perform the basic operations required in adding and subtracting fractions, and the retention of ability to perform these skills.


The Economic Importance Of Fungus Diseases Of The Tree Fruits In The Wapato Area, Rodney O. Phillips Oct 1964

The Economic Importance Of Fungus Diseases Of The Tree Fruits In The Wapato Area, Rodney O. Phillips

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to (1) determine which, if any, fungus diseases were affecting tree fruits in the Wapato area; (2) determine what control measures are being used against the diseases; (3) determine the costs for control of the diseases, and/or replacement of affected trees.


The Algae Of Two Soil Types, Eugene D. Fairchild Sep 1964

The Algae Of Two Soil Types, Eugene D. Fairchild

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this investigation was to identify and describe the algal flora of two different soil types; a sandy soil, Plot I, and an alkali soil, Plot II.


An Experimental Study Of Fear: Test Of An Alleged Innate Sign Stimulus, Paul Dawson Aug 1964

An Experimental Study Of Fear: Test Of An Alleged Innate Sign Stimulus, Paul Dawson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of the present study was to test the Tinbergen hypothesis that specifically shaped sign stimuli innately arouse fear behavior in certain species of birds.


The Application Of The Additivity Theorem To Subjective Probability, Branton K. Holmberg Aug 1964

The Application Of The Additivity Theorem To Subjective Probability, Branton K. Holmberg

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to examine the validity of applying the additivity theorem to subjective estimates of probability. Additivity, as used herein, refers to the process of adding the probability of the occurrence of an event and the probability of the non-occurrence of the same event and arriving at a total of one.


A Proposed Curriculum Of Ninth-Grade Mathematics For Chief Joseph Junior High School, George Michael Mathews Aug 1964

A Proposed Curriculum Of Ninth-Grade Mathematics For Chief Joseph Junior High School, George Michael Mathews

Graduate Student Research Papers

This study's purpose is to develop a flexible-scheduling program in ninth-grade mathematics for Chief Joseph Junior High School, Richland, Washington, which can be integrated into the over-all curriculum at the time when the school adopts the idea of flexibility.


A Study Of Selected Topics To Be Taught In Sixth-Grade Science In The Grant School, Ephrata, Washington, Lewis Clyde Graham Aug 1964

A Study Of Selected Topics To Be Taught In Sixth-Grade Science In The Grant School, Ephrata, Washington, Lewis Clyde Graham

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study will be (1) to set up a series of units from which a sixth grade science program can be built; (2) to determine what materials can be used to teach this: and (3) to provide the nucleus around which an entire elementary science program can be developed.


Growth In Geometric Skills Made By Students In Grade Four, Gail Crum Aug 1964

Growth In Geometric Skills Made By Students In Grade Four, Gail Crum

All Master's Theses

For the first time in School District Number Seven, Yakima, Washington, a structured geometry course is included in the fourth grade mathematics program. The purpose of this study was to determine the growth in geometric skills made by the students enrolled in this program. It is a study to help determine which learnings fourth graders grasp, which only a few grasp, and, if there are some, none grasp.


A Longitudinal Program Of Individualized Arithmetic Instruction In Grades Four, Five And Six, Charles Gordon Libby Jul 1964

A Longitudinal Program Of Individualized Arithmetic Instruction In Grades Four, Five And Six, Charles Gordon Libby

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this research paper to develop a longitudinal program of individualized instruction in arithmetic that (1) would meet the individual needs of children in grades four, five and six; (2) could be used in a graded elementary school situation; and (3) could be adapted to the Scott Foresman program of mathematics.


The Seventy-Sixth Session Of The Iowa Academy Of Science And The Thirty-Second Convention Of The Iowa Junior Academy Of Science, April 17-18, 1964, Iowa Academy Of Science Apr 1964

The Seventy-Sixth Session Of The Iowa Academy Of Science And The Thirty-Second Convention Of The Iowa Junior Academy Of Science, April 17-18, 1964, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

No abstract provided.


A Critical Review Of Current Literature On Modern Arithmetic, Hugh Fotheringill Apr 1964

A Critical Review Of Current Literature On Modern Arithmetic, Hugh Fotheringill

Graduate Student Research Papers

It was the purpose of this study (1) to review current literature regarding new trends and programs in elementary mathematics; (2) to investigate the need for the adoption of a new mathematics program in the elementary schools; (3) and investigate the need for the retraining of elementary teachers in the new mathematics.


Central System, Edmund Skellings Jan 1964

Central System, Edmund Skellings

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A poem about a frog’s nervous system.


Iowa Science Teacher's Association Financial Report, Roger Volker Jan 1964

Iowa Science Teacher's Association Financial Report, Roger Volker

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Iowa Science Teacher’s Association Financial Report as presented at the Annual Meeting, October 16, 1964.


News And Notes - Another Visiting Physicists Program Jan 1964

News And Notes - Another Visiting Physicists Program

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The American Association of Physics Teachers-American Institute of Physics under a grant from the National Science Foundation will again sponsor visits by Iowa Industry, College and University Physicists to high school Physics Classes in the state during the 1964-65 school year.


News And Notes - Regional Nsta Meeting Jan 1964

News And Notes - Regional Nsta Meeting

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Dean Stroud of Des Moines is to be congratulated for his fine work in organizing and administering the October 2-3 Regional NSTA meeting held in Des Moines.


News And Notes - New Members Jan 1964

News And Notes - New Members

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

If you have not renewed your ISTA membership it is now due. Thirty new members were accepted at the October 16 meeting in Des Moines. We are anxious to grow even more during our 1964-65 year.


News And Notes - Affiliated With The Iowa Junior Academy Jan 1964

News And Notes - Affiliated With The Iowa Junior Academy

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Is your school a member of the Iowa Junior Academy of Science?


News And Notes - Action In The Ista Regions Jan 1964

News And Notes - Action In The Ista Regions

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This year President Fagle has indicated that you can expect some real action in your ISTA region. The regional directors have recently met and have some specific goals for the year.


News And Notes - Junior Academy Manuscript Program Jan 1964

News And Notes - Junior Academy Manuscript Program

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Contact Thomas Scott, Roosevelt High, Des Moines, for information concerning procedure for your students who may want to enter the Junior Academy's Scientific Manuscript Program.


Reviews - Vistas Of Science Books, E. Russell Tepaske Jan 1964

Reviews - Vistas Of Science Books, E. Russell Tepaske

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Science Teachers Association has conceived and developed the Vistas of Science series. In so doing, NSTA advances its own central purpose: improvement of the teaching of science. In addition, Vistas books provide scientific background for those who would be well-informed, responsible citizens.


Reviews - Living Science Laboratories, E. Russell Tepaske Jan 1964

Reviews - Living Science Laboratories, E. Russell Tepaske

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The materials are written for grades 7-10 with varying degrees of depth and difficulty. The units are known as the “Living Science Laboratories.”


Junior Academy News - Kevin Binns And Bonnie Tinker Are Representing Iowa Junior Academy Of Science At Montreal, December 28, 1964 Jan 1964

Junior Academy News - Kevin Binns And Bonnie Tinker Are Representing Iowa Junior Academy Of Science At Montreal, December 28, 1964

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The third meeting of the American Junior Academy of Science will be held in Montreal, Canada, December 28. Bonnie Tinker is presenting a paper on Prejudice and Insecurity. Kevin Binns is presenting a paper on Analysis of Caucasian-Christian Influence at West Des Moines Indian Burial Ground.


Application For Membership; Back Cover Jan 1964

Application For Membership; Back Cover

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


Cover - Journal Staff; Journal Information; Ista Officers Jan 1964

Cover - Journal Staff; Journal Information; Ista Officers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


Open Letter From The Editor, Robert Yager Jan 1964

Open Letter From The Editor, Robert Yager

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

At the April meeting of the Board of Directors of the Iowa Academy of Science, the Board approved the continued sponsorship of the Iowa Science Teacher's Journal. In fact, this issue represents an expansion to twenty-four pages replacing the sixteen page size of each issue of Volume One.


Table Of Contents Jan 1964

Table Of Contents

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


App Science In Davenport, Warren Classon Jan 1964

App Science In Davenport, Warren Classon

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Advanced Placement Program Biology was introduced at our Davenport Central High School last fall. This course, taught at a college freshman level, is designed to correlate with the APP operated by the College Entrance Examination Board.