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How About A Science Summer?

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A unique program of study will be offered at Coe College in the summer of 1976 for high ability high school science students wishing to explore human responses and adaptations to the environment.

Eastern Iowa Science Fair

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Eastern Iowa Science Fair will be held March 27 and 28, 1976.

Hawkeye Science Fair

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Hawkeye Science Fair will be held April 2-3, 1976 in the Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines.

The Des Moines River Study, Gary Downs, Paul Joslin

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Des Moines River Study was a cooperative project involving the Department of Public Instruction, the Drake University Science Education Department, and science teachers and selected students in eighteen schools along the Des Moines River from Estherville to Knoxville. The year-long study began in November, 1974 and ended in October, 1975.

The Computer In High School Science Instruction, James J. Hungerford, Richard L. Carter

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Computers appear to have a useful function in futuristic science classrooms. Urquhart states, "computers have a promising future as an instructional tool in biology." The purpose for utilizing computers as supplements to standard educational media is to simulate complex situations or demonstrate complex concepts that would be impractical to duplicate in classrooms due to time consuming computations, expense, or lack of equipment.

Man-Environment-Impact Conference

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

There will be an International Conference on Education and the Environment entitled, Man-Environment-Impact, on November 24-27, 1976 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Outstanding Service Award, Elwood Garlock

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Iowa Science Teachers Section is proud to announce that Don Murphy, science teacher at Hoover High School of Des Moines, has been selected as the recipient of its Outstanding Service Award for 1975.

The Iowa Science Teachers Journal Prior To 1976, Robert E. Yager

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Iowa Association of Science Teachers (IAST) was formed in 1907 for "promoting interest in science teaching in secondary schools." This organization functioned for several years as a strong and influential organization with membership in all of the largest secondary schools in the State. Various special reports and newsletters served as the "journal" for this early organization.

Excellence In Science Teaching Award Program Prior To 1976, David Mccalley

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Iowa Academy of Science has a long and distinguished record of encouraging improvement in science education within Iowa's public and parochial schools. Evidence of this may be seen in its support of the Iowa Junior Academy of Science, The Iowa Science Teachers Journal and various Academy committees having as their major concern the promotion of science education. In past years, the Recognition and Awards Committee of Iowa Academy of Science has functioned to identify outstanding science and mathematics teachers in Iowa.

Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Officers, Editors, Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section; Editorial & Technical Review Boards

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

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Mourning Dove Nesting Success In Artificial And Natural Nests In Central Minnesota, Gary Nelson

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Mourning dove (Zenaidura macroura) nesting success in artificial and natural nests was investigated in 1974 on seven study areas in central Minnesota. Nesting success in artificial nests was significantly greater (P<0.05) than that in natural nests. Of 69 nesting attempts in artificial nests, 60.9% (42) were successful. Of 224 nesting attempts in natural nests, 44.2% (99) were successful. Sixty-nine nesting attempts were made in 59 of the 203 artificial nests installed. This represents a 34.0% rate of utilization.

Excerpts From The Realistic Uni Catalog: A Signature Satire: Campus Sights

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University Of Northern Iowa Fact Book, 1976-1977, University Of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa Fact Book

Contents:

-- Type of Institution
-- Accreditation
-- Location and Size of Campus
-- Athletic and Physical Education Facilities
-- President
-- Fall Enrollment through the Years
-- Number of Buildings
-- Appropriations and Budget
-- Valuation of Investment in Plant
-- Tuition and Fees
-- Board and Room
-- Administrative Organization
-- University Employees
-- Number of Graduates
-- Who to Call -- Administrative Divisions, Services and Information
-- Types of Education Offered
-- Special Services
-- Instructional Buildings
-- Administrative & Plant Facilities
-- Student Housing and Food Services
-- Married Student Housing
-- Miscellaneous & Other Buildings …

Man And His Technology, Clifford G. Mccollum

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

(Presented as a part of the Symposium on Man at the Centennial Program of the Iowa Academy of Science, Ames, Iowa April 18, 1975.)

Alexis Carrel, a Nobel laureate of 1912, published a book in 1935 that he titled Man the Unknown. This might have been an appropriate theme for this paper. As Carrel pointed out 40 years ago, although there is much that is known about man, there is need of a much more profound knowledge of ourselves. And not only a knowledge of man as an isolated fragment in the cosmos, but, perhaps even more importantly, …

Current Status Of The Woodcock In Iowa, Eugene D. Kloglan, H. Lee Gladfelter, Robert G. Sheets, Gene Hlavka

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Iowa is at the western edge of the continental range of woodcock. Because of their scarcity in the state, little interest has been shown in them. They are a prized game bird in many states in the eastern half of the country. In 1961, Iowa began participating in the annual U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spring woodcock census, which has increased efforts to learn more about this species in the state. The spring singing-ground census of courting males revealed that a low population of breeding woodcock exists in suitable habitat, primarily limited to the eastern one-third of the state. Thirty …

An Annotated Bibliography To The Literature On Pteridophytes In Iowa, James H. Peck

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

A bibliography of Iowa pteridological literature is presented which covers over a century of study and includes 166 works by 84 authors. This extensive literature had not been previously compiled. Annotation of references is provided to facilitate access to them and to indicate their contents.

Editorial Board

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

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The Nature Of Man As Identified From The Study Of The History Of Heart And Circulation, Leland P. Johnson

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Generic man has evidenced curiosity concerning self and the external world since the beginning of recorded history. How is the external world related to man and how does it affect man's nature? Possible answers to these understandings involve both objective and subjective experiences. The objective world can be perceived by others and verified. Similar interpretations are often functions of common environments and educational dogma. Subjective experience is a private matter which may deny communication, or if communicated, may deny common interpretation. It is hoped that primarily through focusing upon objective experiences as recorded in the history of the development of …

Zonation, Competitive Displacement And Standing Crop Of Northwest Iowa Fen Communities, A. G. Van Der Valk

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Well developed Iowa fens contain three distinct vegetation zones (border zone, sedge mat zone and discharge zone). On the average, the above ground standing crop of these zones is 425, 197 and 528 g/m² respectively. Species growing on these fens show three basic distributional patterns: (1) they grow in the border and discharge zones; (2) they grow primarily in the sedge mat zone or (3) they grow in all three zones. Individual plants of species growing in the border and/or discharge zone are on the average 1.6 to 2.7 times taller and weigh 1.8 to 5.4 times more than …

Ovary Wall And Pericarp Ontogeny In Lychnis Alba (Caryophyllaceae), William J. Oostenink

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

The development of the Lychnis alba ovary has been studied to provide original data regarding the rapid increase in ovary size which follows pollination. Preliminary study of the development of the ovary of an unpollinated flower has shown that this development follows a uniformly regular pattern quite unlike the rapid enlargement following pollination. The development of the unpollinated flower's ovary was traced from the time it was 0.3mm in length to the time it had attained maturity at approximately 7.0mm in length. At this point natural abscission occurs if the flower is not pollinated. A maximum ovary/fruit length of 15.2 …

The Elatinaceae In Iowa, Glenn H. Crum, Jill E. Knapp

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

The first record of a member of the Elatinaceae, Elatine triandra Schk., is reported from a marsh in Dickinson County, Iowa.

Helminth Parasites Of Some Iowa Fishes, M. Christopher Barnhart, Gregg W. Calderwood, Edwin C. Powell

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Individuals of 16 species of fishes representing the Centrarchidae, Ictaluridae, Catastomidae, Cyprinidae, Percidae, and Serranidae were collected at 8 localities in central and north-central Iowa, and examined for helminth parasites. Thirty-nine parasite species were recovered: 20 Monogenea, 8 Digenea, 3 Cestoda, 4 Acanthocephala, and 4 Nematoda. A new host record is reported for Gyrodactylus machrochiri from Lepomis humilis.

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Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

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The Vegetation Of Stinson Prairie, Kossuth County, Iowa, David C. Glenn-Lewin

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Stinson Prairie, a 12.5 ha native preserve, is a rich grassland exhibiting the full range of prairie vegetation. Situated on a rolling moraine, topographic differences produce four main vegetation types: dry prairie, mesic prairie, swales and pothholes. Species richness is highest in the mesic prairie and lowest in the swales and pothholes. Stinson Prairie, although small, is well preserved, and compared to Kalsow Prairie (mesic) and Sheeder Prairie (dry), shows a well-developed vegetation gradient. Cypripedium candidum, an orchid rare in Iowa, is found on Stinson Prairie.

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Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

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The Pteridophyte Flora Of Iowa, James H. Peck

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

A floristic study of Iowa pteridophytes is presented based upon extensive herbarium and field work. Historical notes are included on the principal collectors, along with a summary of the accumulation of floristic records. Taxonomic notes are presented on seven taxa new to the state and on six excluded taxa. A flora of 57 species and 3 hybrids is recognized. Floristic notes are presented on the status of the state flora and county floras. The addition of 402 new county records increases the total of county occurrences by 47%. Statements of habitat and distribution are presented with dot maps for the …

Long-Term Effects Of Home-Based Preschool Enrichment, Mark Vincent Cunningham

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This study was designed to measure the effect of the Home Start Project upon school achievement as measured by the third grade scores on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. The non-randomized posttest-only control group design was utilized in this research project. Subject selection consisted of those forty-four subjects for whom prior comparisons had been drawn concerning Horne Start subjects. However, it was possible to locate only 31 Home Start subjects (22 black and 9 white) and 31 of their older and Non-Home Start siblings (22 black and 9 white). The ITBS September scores of Home Start children were compared …

A Comparative Analysis Of Actual And Desired Performance Dimensions Of Selected Iowa Secondary School Principals, Leroy C. Leidal

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This study was intended to discover how the practicing principal views his role. Specifically, it focused on how he feels he spends his time and how he feels he should spend his time. Characteristics of the personal life, the professional preparation, and the current position of the practicing Iowa principal were studied as factors which influence the role,

Several studies were found to be descriptive of the role and its problems, but not to have clear and precise directives for performance. Analysis of the literature revealed a role encompassing many tasks, foremost of which included tasks performed for the supervision …

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 1975, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.