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Estimation Of Percent Body Fat By Hydrostatic Weighing In High Schools, Fred W. Kolkhorst

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Concerns with fitness have increased interest in body composition and ideal body weight. Although anthropometric (e.g. skinfold) measurements can quickly determine general body composition, hydrostatic weighings are more accurate. While most exercise physiology laboratories on university campuses have a specialized tank for performing hydrostatic weighings, adequate stations can be set up in any swimming pool for a minimal initial cost. Several scientific concepts can be demonstrated during this exercise: measurement of lung volumes, determination of body density and calculation of percent body fat.

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

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

Science Notes - Excellence In Science Teaching Awards, Elizabeth B. Sharpe

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Iowa Academy of Science has announced the recipients of its 1993 Excellence in Science Teaching Awards. The awardees are Richard H. Kruse, Ankeny Senior High School, Biology; Jeffrey B. Hepburn, Dowling High School (West Des Moines), Chemistry; Beverly A. Iverson, Marshalltown Community High School, Earth Science; Barbara A. Ehlers, Wings Park Elementary School (Oelwein), Elementary Science; Michael F. Zeller, Woodward-Granger Community School (Woodward), General/ Multiple Science; Lyn Countryman, Malcolm Price Laboratory School (Cedar Falls), Junior High Science; and Charles R. Gesiriech, Urbandale High School (Des Moines), Physics.

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

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

Science Notes - Earthwatch Needs Teachers To Work On Summer Environmental Research Projects, Amy L. Wall

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Teachers of all subjects and all levels are invited to work on environmental research projects this summer with Earth watch, a non-profit organization which funds endangered species studies, rain forest surveys, archaeological excavations and resource management projects.

Editorial Board & Iowa Academy Of Science Officers And Directors

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

No abstract provided.

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Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

No abstract provided.

The Early History And Recent Trends In Iowa Herpetology, Reeve M. Bailey, James L. Christiansen

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

Herpetological exploration of Iowa began in 1823 with Long's expedition to the Rocky Mountains. From that time until an 1892 publication by Osborn based on Iowa specimens, herpetological research in the state was minor and incidental. Several significant reports appeared after that date involving analysis of Iowa specimens and from 1938 to 1944 a major base-line collection of the amphibians and reptiles of Iowa was established. Studies after that time have added a few species to Iowa’s known herpetofauna but recently have concentrated not only on composition of the fauna and distribution, but emphasized population changes, ecological relationships, and better …

The Foster Child And The School Counselor, Barbara A. Schmitt

Graduate Research Papers

John sits quietly in his sixth-grade classroom, trying to concentrate on his school work. Coming to this particular school at the beginning of fifth grade, he sometimes finds himself thinking of his past schools and homes. His current home, (not including his former adoptive home), is his fourth foster home since he and his sister were removed from their biological parents' home eight years ago. John's initial out-of-home placement was a result of neglect and abuse inflicted by his natural parents. Subsequent placements were made because of further abuse, time constraints, and lack of interest.

1993 Old Gold, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Yearbooks

The student yearbook of the University of Northern Iowa.

International Perspectives On Science Education, Mark A. Grey

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Since the 1983 publication of A Nation at Risk (National Commission on Excellence in Education), comparisons of the American education system with those of other countries have become commonplace. Hundreds of articles on the subject have appeared in the popular, professional and academic literature, as well as in a number of books. Comparisons have also been driven by the "America 2000" campaign. The challenge to science educators in this campaign is explicit: "By the year 2000, United States students will be first in the world in science and mathematics achievement."

Northern Iowa 1993 Baseball, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--This is Northern Iowa
--Media Information --1
--Contents --1
--Quick Facts --1
--1993 Numerical Roster --2
--1993 Alphabetical Roster --3
--Pronunciations --3
--1993 Outlook --4-5
--Pitching --4
--Catching --5
--Infield --5
--Outfield --5
--Personnel at a Glance --6
--A Capsule Look --6
--Position-by-Position --6
--Coaching Staff --7-8
--Head Coach Dave Schrage --7
--Assistant Coach Jim Hallman --8
--Coaches Records --8
--Missouri Valley Conference --9
--Final 1992 Missouri Valley Baseball Standings --9
--1993 Conference Schedule --9
--Player Profiles --10-18
--#14 Tom Bach --10
--#13 Chad Rezac --10
--#28 Don Vaske --10
--#1 Jason Walke --11
--#23 Kevin Bower --11
--#4 …

1993 Northern Iowa Track And Field (Women's), University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--This is Northern Iowa
--1993 Northern Iowa Roster --1
--Missouri Valley Conference --2
--1993 Outlook --3
--Coaching Staff --4
--Head Coach Lea Ann Shaddox --4
--Assistant Coach Terri Soldan --4
--Graduate Assistant Sherry Shedd --4
--Panther Profiles --4-6
--Seniors: Dyan Fluhrer/Sprints --4
--Valerie Patterson/Heptathlon/Pentathlon --4
--Marchelle Short/Middle Distance --5
--Vicki White/Shot Put --5
--Juniors: Carla Decker/Discus/Javelin --5
--Rachele Depew/Sprints --5
--Amy Gielau/Distance --5
--Paula Nemmers/Middle Distance --5
--Shantel Twiggs/Sprinter --6
--Kelly VanDePol/Middle Distance --6
--Sophomores: Jacque Askeland/Sprinter --6
--Heidi Heiar/Distance --6
--Julie Mazzitelli/Distance --6
--Freshman: Emily Montgomery/Middle Distance/High Jump --6
--UNI-Dome --7
--UNI-Dome Records --7
--Northern Iowa Records --8 …

Northern Iowa Women's Basketball 1993-94, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Outlook--2
--Coaches--4
--About UNI--7
--Players--11
--Roster--24
--1992-93 Review--25
--Opponents--29
--History--40
--Administration--47
--Behind the scenes--48
--Missouri Valley Conference--50
--Conference Schedule--51

Editorial Board & Iowa Academy Of Science Officers And Directors

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

No abstract provided.

Community Dynamics Of Phytoplankton In A Typical Navigation Pool In The Upper Mississippi River, Theodore R. Lange, Ronald G. Rada

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

In 1986 we studied phytoplankton in the mid-reaches of Pool 8, which is a typical navigation pool of the Upper Mississippi River. During years of normal discharge, the areas studied usually become distinctly different from each other (ranging from free-flowing river to stagnant marsh) as the ice-free season progresses. These differences among sites did not occur during our study because the discharge into Pool 8 during 1986 was about 85% greater than the 10-yr mean discharge (1972-1982). Moreover, differences among areas were not observed with respect to physical and chemical characteristics such as photic zone depth, temperature, dissolved nitrogen and …

The Culture Of Schooling: Emerging Questions For Assessment Reformers, David Stickrod

Institute for Educational Leadership Monograph Series

When Mark Twain wrote, "There are lies, damned lies, and statistics," he must have been referring to American education. By citing the appropriate research, one could make a case for the merits of just about any type of assessment to indicate school learning, evaluate schools, and gain admission to college.

While Monty Neill (1989) kept watch over the overuse and misuse of standardized tests, Gerald Bracey (1992) and Harold Hodgkinson (1993) wrote that, on the basis of our standardized test scores and international comparisons, and the underlying reasons for those scores, schools are not nearly so bad as the popular …

Northern Iowa Basketball 1992-93 (Women's), University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--To Panther fans and the media --1
--Contents --1
--1992-93 Schedule --1
--Panthers Return All Five Starters! --2
--The Coaches photo --3
--Head Coach Terri Lasswell --4
--Assistant Coach Mark Ackerman --5
--Assistant Coach Chris Rolwes --5
--Graduate Assistant Colleen Heimstead --5
--The Players photo --6
--Ann Miller #34 --7
--Traci Amos #10 --8
--Katie McFadden #44 --9
--Chris Robbins #54 --10
--Julie Street #40 --11
--Nikki Dillard #11 --12
--Lisa Grononski #52 --13
--Angel Robertson #23 --14
--Laura Volbrecht #43 --15
--Wendy McCoy #30 --16
--Becky Simonson #50 --16
--Melanie Willadsen #42 --16
--Carrie Jaspers #51 --17
--Tiffany …

Iowa Academy Of Science Directory, 1993-94, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Board of Directors ... 5
Program Directors ... 6
Editors ... 6
Committees ... 8
Sections ... 22
Awards of Merit ... 28
Excellence in Science Teaching Awards ... 29
Past Presidents ... 30
Membership Roster ... 31

Short Story, Volume 1, Number 2, Fall 1993 [Download Entire Issue]

Short Story

No abstract provided.

Like Red, Like Fire, Anne Greco

Short Story

No abstract provided.

Teaching The Nature Of Science, Gerald R. Walsh

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Early in my teaching career, I came to the conclusion that my colleagues did not approach science in the same manner as language arts, social studies or math teachers approached their subjects. While we were trying to "stuff' our students with all kinds of information of a specific nature, they focused upon producing a general literacy. They did not presume the majority of their students would one day become authors, mathematicians or social workers; instead they assumed that all students required communication skills within their respective subjects. Their mission seemed to be the promotion of literacy within the framework of …

Science Notes - "Herpetoculture In The Classroom" Workshop, Amy L. Wall

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Herpetoculture, the keeping and captive propagation of reptiles and amphibians, will be the topic of two workshops designed for K-12 teachers this summer in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The workshops will cover an array of topics focusing on the responsible care and maintenance of reptiles in schools.

Science Notes - The Secret Of Life, Elizabeth B. Sharpe

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

An eight-part public television series, The Secret of Life, will begin in fall 1993. Originating from WBGH-TV of Boston, this NOV A series will explore advances in the science of molecular biology. It will show how this "new biology" is transforming agriculture, industry, medicine and our perception of the world.

Science Notes - Nabt Publishes Dna Safety Guidelines

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Working with DNA and Bacteria in Precollege Science Classrooms, a new publication from the National Association of Biology Teachers, will help educators who wish to integrate biotechnology into their classrooms.

Science Calendar

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

Iowanet Update, Jack Gerlovich, Paul Joslin

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

"How come space is so dark if it is occupied by trillions of stars that are all so bright like our Sun?" asked a Des Moines second grader. His question was answered by three very different people: a physics teacher, a high school physics student and a retired attorney. All gave slightly different answers; the student received a rich and immediate response to a question that could not be answered with local school resources. This student's opportunity was made possible by his school's participation in the IOWANET computer conferencing network. The following article will help teachers understand and appreciate the …

Science Notes - Natural History Potpourri Workshops

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Natural History Workshops are scheduled at the Conservation Education Center (Springbrook) for the weeks of June 12-17 and 19-24, 1994. The Potpourri of topics includes: birds, trees, rocks, prairie plants and pond life. The week-long sessions will include field trips, lecture/discussions, slide talks and participation in activities which link the content topics to classroom activities.

Index To Volume 30

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

Implications For Counselors When Working With Gay And Lesbian Adolescents, Lois Groth

Graduate Research Papers

Living as a member of the gay and lesbian community has become increasingly accepted by the general public. However, some people continue to view the homosexual population with fear and hatred (Thomas, 1992). Although statistics vary, the Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Inc. (1987), estimated that 10% of the population is homosexual. Of that 1 0%, as many as 34% have attempted suicide