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My State Of The Union Speech, James Hearst

James Hearst Documents

The typescript of a talk given by James Hearst sometime in the mid-1970s.

The Junior Novel: Historical And Literary Development, Criticism And A Selected Annotated Bibliography, Janet Albrecht

Graduate Research Papers

The paper is two-fold in purpose. First, it will trace the historical and literary development of the junior novel from its inception to the present. In order to augment the literary development of the junior novel, it will also present a discussion of the criticism that has been made of the genre and also provide criteria for evaluating the literary quality of individual works. Second, it will present a selective, annotated bibliography of recent junior novels that deal with specific social problems of concern to the adolescent reader of today.

Occurrence Of A Ctenacanthoid Shark Spine From The Upper Devonian Of North Central Iowa, Markes E. Johnson

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Although a diverse, invertebrate fauna is characteristic of the Upper Devonian, Lime Creek Formation, in north central Iowa, fossil fish remains are sparse. A detached and incomplete shark spine with ctenacanthoid features is reported and described. The specimen is the best example of the first occurrences of its kind from Devonian of Iowa. Despite some asymmetry in shape, the spine is interpreted as the cutwater of a dorsal fin. Overall length of the shark is estimated at l-l.5m.

Student Originated Studies: An Environmental Inventory For Urban Planning And Development., University Of Northern Iowa

History of Education Book Gallery

No abstract provided.

Manual! Manual! Who’S Got The Manual? A Survey Of And The Formulation Of Library Administration Manuals, John C. Muncy

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this research project was (1) to make a comparison between high enrollment high schools and low enrollment high schools as to which groups are preparing and using administrative manuals; (2) to find out what items they cover in their manuals; (3) to determine their feeling about administration manuals in general; and (4) to give some directions to those interested in writing administration manuals for their own school library or media situation.

Sandwich Panel Construction, Harry Broadsen

Graduate Research Papers

It was the purpose of this study to investigate and report on sandwich construction. Included within this study is

(1) the history of sandwich construction; (2) the reason for the development of sandwich construction; (3) the flexibility and versatility of this type of construction; (4) an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of various materials fused together; and (5) its probable use in the future. This study concludes with the construction of a shop project.

A Comparison Of The Reading Interests Of Upper Elementary Students To The Collection At Berg Elementary Instructional Resource Center, Marsha Ketelsen

Graduate Research Papers

The primary purpose of this research paper was to show the reading interests of fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students at Berg Elementary School in Newton, Iowa. The second purpose was then to compare their interests to the book and media collection found in the Instructional Resource Center. To develop these two purposes, the researcher set up seven objectives to be used as guides for this reading interest study.

1. To survey the reading interests of fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students at Berg Elementary School.

2, To divide the results of this survey into grade level reports. The survey …

Paperback Books In America, Molly S. Britton

Graduate Research Papers

One of the facts of life for a librarian today is the paperback book. As Walter H. Kaiser stated: . . . Paperback books are rapidly assuming a greater importance in public, school and academic libraries because of their uniqueness, quality and low cost. These inherent qualities are finally creating irresistable pressures on librarians to come to terms with this revolution in publishing •••• 1 He also discusses the "need for libraries to be in tune with new trends in publishing and to respond appropriately to the exciting 2 challenge which paperbacks have presented to the profession." So it seems …

University Catalog 1974-1976, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Programs and Courses Catalogs

Table of Contents

University Calendar ... 4-7
University Map ... 8-9
The University and Its Program ... 10
General Information ... 13
Student Housing ... 13
Student Services ... 15
Student Financial Aid ... 17
Student Activities and Honors ... 21
University Facilities and Educational Services ... 24
University Policies ... 37
Admission Procedures ... 37
Transfer Students ... 40
Resident-Nonresident Student Classification ... 43
Requirements for Graduation ... 45
Teaching Certificates ... 47
Enrollment and Registration ... 48
Fees Schedule ... 50
General Academic Policies ... 51
Curricula ... 62
Undergraduate Curricula ... 63
Graduate Curricula ... 66
General …

Front Matter

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Geometry Of The Pleistocene Rock Bodies And Erosional Surfaces Around Ames, Iowa, Robert C. Palmquist, Gary Bible, L. V. A. Sendlein

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Five rock bodies and four major erosional surfaces are recognized in the subsurface; these are a lower till Kansan(?), a middle till Tazewell(?), a middle silt, an upper till (Cary), and a complexly interconnecting sand and gravel body. Erosion surfaces occur at the top of each rock body. The lower till is confined to the Squaw Buried Valley where it reaches a maximum thickness of 100 feet. The middle till averages 40 feet in thickness but ranges from 100 feet in buried valleys to absent over bedrock topographic highs. The middle silt is largely confined to the Squaw Buried Valley …

Binucleate Tapetum In Two Species Of Lysimachia (Primulaceae), Nels R. Lersten, Lawrence J. Eilers

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

A binucleate tapetum occurs in L. hybrida Michx. and L. quadriflora Sims, based on Iowa material. Conclusions of Wunderlich (1954) and Davis (1966) are incomplete and are discussed. Primulaceae is the 12th family of angiosperms with uninucleate as well as bi- or multinucleate taxa.

A Preliminary Study Of Echinoderms With The Aid Of A Scanning Electron Microscope, H. L. Strimple

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

A microcrinoid (Passalocrinus), camerate crinoid (Dichocrinus) and small blastoid (Diploblastus) are examined at high magnification and reveal latticework endoskeletal plates with slightly varied patterns of voids and interlocking rods. Cirrals from the base of a modern comatulid are illustrated for comparison.

The Effects Of Stimulants On The Pulse Rate, Darrell Young

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A recent article in Science by Maugh II (1973), dealing with the possible relationship between coffee and heart disease, inspired me to develop and execute a laboratory exercise designed to measure the effects of stimulants on the body. This exercise was, of course, designed to only measure immediate short-term effects, since long-term effects are obviously more difficult to measure.

Bring The Real World Into Your Classroom, Vincent Lunetta

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Do your students enjoy working with practical problems that are "real" in their world? Have you been searching for resource materials which will encourage students to deal with practical problems in their own community? Fortunately, such materials are currently under development by the USMES project (Unified Science and Mathematics for Elementary Schools). USMES is producing interdisciplinary materials designed to stimulate students to explore relevant issues in the social as well as the natural sciences.

Cover - Iowa Science Teachers Section Officers & Regional Directors - Front Matter - Table Of Contents

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

News And Notes, Gary E. Downs

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

I would like to share with you a few of the activities I have been involved in throughout this academic year.

An Alternative To A Project Physics Film Loop, Harold Jensen

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The apparatus used for this experiment was described at a Summer Institute at Knox College. It is very adaptable to the experimental procedure of the film loop Vector-Addition-Velocity of a Boat and deserves more widespread awareness.

Individualized Study In The Junior High School: To Packet Or Not To Packet, Jerry Stephens

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This article is a summation of a presentation given at the School Science and Mathematics National Convention held in Des Moines, Iowa, November 8-10, 1973. Frederick P. DeLuca of the Science Education Department at Iowa State University coordinated speakers Jerry Stephens, Mary Wieser, Tim Christian, and Walt Hall.

Any Good Ideas On Energy?

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The NSTA publications committee would like to come out with a booklet describing inexpensive activities related to alternative sources of energy and conservation of energy.

Take Time, Suzanne Kelly

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

For several years the plea has been to individualize experiences in the classroom. Techniques in room structures (pods, movable walls, learning centers) and in teaching methods (contracts, team-teaching, open classroom concepts) attempted to set the stage for such individualization. Classrooms with permanent rows and every child on every page in every textbook on every day became known as traditional and were highly frowned upon by many educators. Teachers wanted to meet the needs of each child but were not necessarily skilled to do so.

Publications

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Short comments regarding the publications:

The World of Carnivorous Plants by James and Patricia Pietropaolo.

The Language of Science by Alan Mandell, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.

Fate Of The World Rests On Science Teachers: Asimov, Virginia L. Dobson, George Hamilton

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Dr. Isaac Asimov, biochemist, science writer, and former teacher, gave the Fellows Address at the 78th Science Teachers Association of New York State Conference last year. In his presentation he defined science as an attempt to understand the rules that govern the universe, an attempt that was of no practical purpose before the 18th century. The following excerpts were reported by Virginia L. Dobson and George Hamilton, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas.

National Science Teachers Association

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

NSTA headquarters and staff recently moved out of the NEA Building into their own home at Connecticut Avenue and S Street NW. The Georgian-style building is conveniently located downtown where public transportation is available, and parking facilities are nearby. The spacious mansion has a large conference room suitable for committee meetings. Owning its own headquarters symbolizes NSTA's ability to build an identity as an independent organization and its hope to intensify the feeling of active membership on the part of science teachers.

Editorial Review Board; Iowa Academy Of Science Officers & Directors; Standing Committee Chairmen; Section Chairpersons

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

Scholarship Winners - Hawkeye Science Fair - 1974

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

First place winner in the biological sciences category was Dean Loven, Senior High School, Newton, for "A Study of the Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma in CF -1 Mice."

First place winner in the physical sciences category was Randy Stalzer, Garrigan High School, Algona, for "The CO2 Laser."

Second place winner in biological science, Patricia Strautman, Kuemper High School, Carroll.

Second place winner in physical science, Marc Johnson, Community High School, St. Ansgar.

Third place winner in biological science was Diane M. Rusley, Community High School, Lake Mills.

Third place winner in physical science, Tim Hanusa, Abraham Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs.

James Hearst, By Paul Engle, Paul Engle

James Hearst Documents

A reprint of a poem about James Hearst written by Paul Engle and first published in the North American Review.

The Games Debaters Play: Or A New Look At The Old Machine, Steven J. Rollins

Iowa Journal of Communication

In 1963, R. P. Allen and J. B. Polisky wrote a letter to the Quarterly Journal of Speech which appeared under the title "The Gorgeous Debating Machine." In the letter, they satirically underscored one of the most critical problems confronting interscholastic debate: That somewhere along the line in academic debate the quest for recognition and prestige has replaced the quest for knowledge. Gorgeous, a (not so) mythical debate coach, posits that 11 [trophies] are more than symbols [of successful tournament competition] ... they are the raison d'etre of the debating machine." One should not be misled by the statement, however. …

The Suitors, A Rhymed Farce In Two Acts, Derryl Barr

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

l!!!, Suitors is an original two act rhymed farce that emulates but does not imitate the comedies of Plautus and Terence. Although the play retains many of the basic features native to Roman comedy, its author has modified or disregarded other features deemed less significant, according to the needs of his play. The plot of the play is concerned with the traditional young lovers of Roman comedy, Zero and Blusha, overcoming the obstacles placed between them and the realization of their love. These obstacles include: Zero's impoverishment, which is compounded by his wealthy uncle, Doctor Pomo Pena Cyllicus who, at …

A Survey Of Individualized Reading In The Public High Schools Of Iowa, Barbara Luscomb Blow

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to obtain information about Individualized Reading in English programs of the public high schools of Iowa in order to make the information available to public school districts and teachers in the state.

Procedures

An attempt was made to contact every public high school through a questionnaire. A pilot study was first made of thirty-eight IR teachers selected to represent various size schools and a number of geographical areas of the state. The purpose of the pilot study was to obtain teachers' reactions to the instrument so that it could be revised before being …