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Health Education In The Elementary School, Alice E. Hager

Bachelors’ Theses

The aim of this thesis is to give the purpose of health education in the curriculum; to define health and health education; and to present methods and drills for health education in the elementary school.

Book Aids For The Teacher Of Geography In The Elementary School, Stella M. Frye

Bachelors’ Theses

In America, the development of the study of geography has been very slow, and until recent years, this country could boast of very few geographers, and had made little progress in the field of geographic research. Germany and France have long been leaders in this field, and some of the moot reliable authorities on the subject are the French and German geographers. Almost every country in Europe "now has its professional geographers and geography has long been recognized as a subject for independent study and research."

A, 1929, William M. Hughes, Bureau Of Catholic Indian Missions

Monsignor William M. Hughes

The Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions (BCIM) was created in 1874 as the Office of the Commissioner for Catholic Indian Missions to protect, promote, and administer the Native American mission interests of the Catholic Church in the United States. Records in this group are organized by record group and then state or territory and year. Collection organization varies very little throughout the collection, however, prior to 1921, general correspondence was organized by location. Starting with Director Hughes, general correspondence was placed as its own subgroup within the collection and is organized alphabetically. Please go to Ask An Archivist if you …

Organization And Curriculum For Mentally Retarded Children, Alice M. Olwell

Bachelors’ Theses

The mentally retarded or exceptional child is one of the most puzzling personalities met with in our schools. He stands near the dividing line between normalcy and feeblemindedness, and his future happiness or tragic discouragement, and often ruin, depends upon the attitude of the school and the teachers towards his shortcomings during his childhood and adolescence. He may be trained to healthy competition in the field of labor with his normal brother, or he may reach adulthood an utter incompetent, a potential criminal, a moral degenerate, an unfortunate ne'er-do-well.

The History Of The Food Vacuole Of Paramecium Caudatum, Amy M. Knospe

Bachelors’ Theses

The problem of my thesis is (1) to ascertain the best methods for procuring a culture media in which to develop Paramecium caudatum, (2) to trace the course of the food vacuole in Paramecium caudatum with the correlating studies on Food and Digestion in related forms, and (3) to review the literature with special reference to possible acidity and alkalinity of the vacuole content.

Sporogenesis In Botrichium Virginianum Swartz, Lewis Abel Stocking

Bachelors’ Theses

The earliest resultful work done in Pteridophytes, very closely similar to Botrychium Virginianum Swartz, was the work of Goebel (1890) on the Ophioglossales. Bower (1890) followed Goebel in his work on the Ophioglossales. He completed a work in 1896, which according to Burlingame (1907), who also did valuable work on the Ophioglossales, is the most comprehensive and satisfactory that has thus far been done. This work had a stimulating effect upon the early study of Botrychium Virginianum Swartz because of the almost entirely similar histology of the two plants. Burlingame’s (1907) work in the Ophioglossales, was done in 1907. He …

The Anatomy Of The Honeybee, Carol M. Steib

Bachelors’ Theses

The honeybee has lived In a society under such complex laws and has executed such varied and difficult labors that it has attracted the attention of men and women from the very earliest of times. Aristotle, Cato, Varro, Pliny, Columella, Pollodius, all studied the bee; as also did Arlstomachus (who, if we are to believe Cicero, watched them for forty-eight years) and Phylisius whose writings have been lost.

Branched Cells Of Pteris Cretica L., Var. "Albo-Lineata, Hort And Pellaea Viridis (Forksk) Prantl", Mary Elizabeth Trechter

Bachelors’ Theses

The fern gametophyte offers a large field for experimental work, not only in the reproductive processes but in the development of prothallia from the germination of the spore. The ordinary fern spore germinates on soil or in water. Prothallia, which have formed branched cells, have been found by a number of workers, and attempts have been made by some to explain the cause of the branching.

The Development Of The Gametophyte And The Apogamous Embryo Of Pellaea Viridis (Forksk) Prantl, Eugene Stowell Mcdonough

Bachelors’ Theses

A sporophyte tissue element in the cells of a fern gametophyte was first reported by Leszcyc-Suminski (1848) who found tracheids near the apical notch of the prothallium of Pteris sulcata L.

Favorable Cultural Conditions For Tuber Development In Nephrolepis Cordifolia (L.) Presl. (Nephrolepis Tuberosa (Bory.)Willd.), Hazel Mae Henderson

Bachelors’ Theses

Recently there has been brought to the attention of writers a number of plants that produce water-storing organs commonly known as tubers. Luerssen, (Campbell, 1905) refers to special reproductive bodies or tubers in Marsilia hirsuta. These tubers are thought to survive long periods of drought, and to germinate under favorable conditions. Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) Presl., one of the Boston ferns, which produces tubers in large numbers has interested a number of investigators.

The Anatomy Of The Timber Rattlesnake, Ruth H. Heinemann

Bachelors’ Theses

Snakes are the most highly specialized of all reptiles. The absence of limbs, in itself, is a great specialization. They possess a great modification of the jaws which enables them to engulf large prey entire. Probably the most out­ standing specialization is the remarkable modification of dentition in the venomous snakes. The so-called fangs are nothing more than teeth modified to a great degree.

History And Development Of Modern Education And Its Present Status, Iva M. Krebs

Bachelors’ Theses

Every professional teacher since modern civilization began, has used method in his instruction. There are certain general principles back of all teaching methods that give them a common character. The chief characteristics of our modern methods used in education can be traced back to the eighteenth century.

The Development Of The Gametophyte And Apogamous Sporophyte In Cheilanthes Feei, Moore, Florence Madeline Steil

Bachelors’ Theses

Since Leszeye-Suminski's (1848) discovery of tracheids near the apical notch of the prothallium of Pteris sulcata, problems pertaining to apogamy or related phenomena have offered a wide field for botanists. Nearly all workers interested in the study of apogamous ferns, have contributed something of physiological or cytological interest

The Victorian Compromise As Embodied In Tennyson's "In Memoriam", Eula G. Stark

Bachelors’ Theses

A representative bock cannot be considered apart from the age it reflects.

"All great writers, are in a very real sense, the products cf the age of which they are the children; their work is modified and their range is limited by the sentiments and opinions prevalent in their time." Especially is this true of Tennyson, for most all writers who treat of him intelligently express in some form or another the opinion that Tennyson is representative of his age. But we wish to call that especial period he so peculiarly embodies in "In Memoriam" as the era of the …

Literary Origins Of John Henry Cardinal Newman, Anne M. De Laney

Bachelors’ Theses

A man's name is inscribed in a Biographical Dictionary by the date of his birth; but in reality it is his death that ranges him in the heart and mind of humanity.

Contributary factors to his imminent greatness are often minimized in importance; and yet those factors are essentially so many milestones in the way of his achievements.

Even so it is with Newman. Biographers have given us certain facts concerning his life; critics have told us the relative value of his. writings; while time has told us of his unique greatness. It is admittedly difficult in a biographical sketch. …

The Technique Of The Drama Of John Galsworthy, Irene Louise Edwards

Bachelors’ Theses

Since 1906 when John Galsworthy published "The Silver Box", he has produced nineteen dramas and a number of one act plays; and Phelps says "he has produced nothing negligible". (Phelps: "Essays on Modern Dramatists" p. 100 ). In his very first play, he used a technique which he has continued to follow with more or less precision and perfection in the later dramas ( except "The Little Dream"). He did not flounder about as did the pacemakers of modern drams. He found his medium ready-made for him in naturalism, and he adopted it. It was the most suitable for the …

Function And Organization Of A Clinical Laboratory In A General Hospital (For Superintendents), Mary Helena Otterbacher

Bachelors’ Theses

The object of this paper is to bring before the superintendents of hospitals the necessity of a well organized and a well functioning clinical laboratory. It is one of the most important service departments in the entire organization of the hospital. In no field of medicine or hospital work have such strides been made in raising the hospital to a more scientific level, as in the laboratory. The practice of medicine was advancing very slowly until the sciences of bacteriology, biology, and pathology were applied to human processes. These overcame the apparent insurmountable obstacles,which had hitherto prevented the advancement of …

Some Methods Of Vegetative Reproduction In Nephrolepis Cordifolia, Presl, Mildred Frances Hubel

Bachelors’ Theses

Nephrolepis cordifolia, Presl is reproduced by means of spores, rhizomes, runners, and tubers. Little work has been done, however, on the tubers. In fact, the tubers are generally thought to be for storage only and consequently of little importance. At the Royal Palm Nurseries, Oneca, Florica where the plants for this study were obtained, the tubers were removed and thrown away. When a request was made for a large plant with the tubers, they replied: "We cannot supply the large cordifolia with the bulbs, as they were pruned off all our plants. They do not present a very attractive appearance …

Contemporary American Drama: William Vaughn Moody And Eugene O'Neil, Helen F. Corrigan

Bachelors’ Theses

In any study of contemporary American drama, two names inevitably stand out from among the myriads of native playwrights - those names - William Vaughn Moody and Eugene O'Neil. Yet neither of these can be literary pigeon-holed. Moody's death prevented him reaching his full development. Consequently his work is mostly indicative - indicative of what it might have been had he lived.

Criteria For Cirriculum Making In The Elementary School, Mary R. Molloy

Bachelors’ Theses

The curriculum of the elementary school has not caught up with the content of American life. It has lagged behind the current civilization.

The Development Of The High School In The United States, Mary Renata Colvin

Bachelors’ Theses

The making of American institutions and the making of American character, can hardly be thought of as distinct processes, but are two aspects of one process. The one cannot be understood apart from the other. Schools have always occupied a position midway between church and state. In the early days they were affected more strongly by ecclesiastical considerations, in more recent times, by considerations more political. Among the schools too, the high schools hold an intermediate position. They have been, and are influenced by educational institutions above and below them. Speaking in a general way, secondary education is an education …

The Possibility Of Miracles, Sophia Zimmerman

Bachelors’ Theses

In contrasting ancient and modern times, there is, perhaps, no point of difference so outstanding as the general attitude of each age toward the miraculous. Throughout the early ages pagans, Jews and Christians were ever ready to recognize the interference of unseen powers in the course of nature. The idea of the miraculous awoke no aversion in them. Not even the most bitter and most clever enemies of Christianity, such as Celsus and Julian the Apostate, in their efforts to combat Christianity ever attempted the argument that the miracles upon which it rests are impossible, although this would have been …

A Study Of Melting Points Of Various Binary Mixtures Of Waxes, George John Hable

Bachelors’ Theses

Waxes, chemically speaking, are a class of esters which consist of mono- or di-hidric alcohols united with the higher fatty acids. These waxes contain free fatty acids, free alcohols and hydrocarbons. A considerable quantity of free cerotic acid (C26H52O2) myricyl palmitate (C16H31O2. C31H63), and high melting point hydrocarbons are found in beeswax. The acids that occur in waxes appear to have an even number of carbon atoms. Paraffine, ceresine, and ozokerite are really not waxes at all according to the chemical conception. The latter two are esters of glycerine united with higher fatty acids.

Human Geography In The Upper Grades Of The Elementary School, Helen T. Kelly

Bachelors’ Theses

Since school geography, at lea.st in the mind or the teacher and the curriculum maker, must be a portion of the science of geography as defined by the authorities in the field, it is important that those who teach geography as well as those who plan courses of study should know the varying emphasis which different geographers have placed in interpreting and organizing this science.

Education And Progress In The Profession Of Accountancy, Samuel Letwin

Bachelors’ Theses

The growth of business as a profession has been largely a growth of American industry. It is because of industry and business that our schools, colleges, and standards of education have been made possible; and it is to business and industry that we must in the future look to our continued growth along educational and scientific lines. Business therefore merits the dignity and respect accorded the recognized professions. Business is not a new farce in the world, it is only its present prominence that is without precedent. Modern business governed by economic forces and social obligations is the force on …

Aims And Methods Of Teaching History In The Junior High School, Marguerite Mcnicholas

Bachelors’ Theses

Our social inheritance from the past coupled with our visionary hopes for the future, tend to alter, in each few generations, the objectives of education. As Americans, we were early exponents of the present world ideal of political democracy. The devotion of democracy to education is evident. A democratic society must have a type of education which gives individuals a personal interest in social relationships and control, and the habits of mind which secure social changes without producing disorder. "It therefore becomes necessary for each generation to take stock of its ideals and of the activities of its people, to …

Evolution And Philosophy, Arlo A. Mckinnon

Bachelors’ Theses

In the discussion of any major topic, much feeling and little logic make for inevitable confusion. And so it was that when in 1925 John T. Scopes, an obscure teacher of secondary school natural sciences in Tennessee, took it upon himself to instruct his pupils in certain theories of so-called Evolution, he precipitated an argument of national scope. For on March 23d of that same year Governor Austin Peay of Tennessee had signed an Anti-Evolution bill which forbade any public school of the state ”to teach any theory that denies the story of the Divine creation of man as taught …

The New Criminal Science And Free Will, E. Harold Hallows

Bachelors’ Theses

Some years ago Disraeli said: "The social question of today is only a zephyr which rustles the leaves, but will soon become a hurricane." One might add that it is a dull ear that cannot hear the mutterings of the coming storm. Some men of the present day have made themselves so ridiculous and such nuisances to reasonable men that the storm in all its fury must inevitably break above their heads.

Habit And Will In The Life Of The Child, Minerva Grace Kemink

Bachelors’ Theses

The forming of habit and the molding of character are the chief tasks of the character builder. In childhood the trainer makes character to a large degree; during adolescence the youth makes himself. In childhood habits are formed by the unreasoned processes of reiteration; during youth they are made by the voluntary acceptance of an inner-urge, and the conscious nurture of that urge. For the child habit-making must be as unconscious as breathing; for the youth it should be his deliberate and high-born duty. A wise person will never talk habits to children; but before they know it she will …

There Exists A Natural Law, Joseph Erhardt Koperski

Bachelors’ Theses

In this thesis it is maintained, that the natural law is universal, that is to say, that the natural law is promulgated or made known to all men and that no one possessing the use of sober reason can doubt or be invincibly ignorant of the natural law. Thus we speak of its universality by reason of its promulgation. However, this does not signify that all men have the same knowledge of the natural law, nor that all men know all what the natural law prescribes. But it does mean that all men enjoying the use of sane reason can …