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Honors Group Winners

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Two high school students from Iowa have been selected by the 32nd Annual Science Talent Search. Craig J. Schaefer from Bettendorf and Gordon L. Waite from Maquoketa High School were the winners. Craig's award winning paper was Schlierenography: A Study in Applied Optics and Gordon’s was the Development of a Solar Observatory System.

Why Accountability?, Marvin J. Christensen

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

There is growing clamor from all sectors of the public to “make schools accountable” for the results of their educational programs. This emphasis comes from governmental agencies A at all levels. Federal funding agencies have long required that proposals for grants must include specification of the means by which the effect of the planned program can be measured.

Notes From The Dpi

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A list from the Iowa Department of Public Instruction of dates for upcoming meetings and workshops.

How Can I Make The Students See The Relevance Of This Idea? Why Do They Want? How Can I Make My Subject Come Alive?, Robert Hammon

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Working from the belief that the classroom atmosphere with its four walls is stifling to student creativity and curiosity, these instructors designed a program which would be basically an ecological study, with emphasis in three areas: social science, literature/communication, and natural sciences.

Free Teaching Material

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Single copies of the following publications will be sent free to teachers upon request for a specific title.

Student Programs

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Iowa Junior Academy of Science sponsored by the Iowa Academy of Science with additional support in terms of funds and personnel provided by Project ASSIST and the University of Iowa are sponsoring and coordinating a variety of elementary and secondary programs this fall.

An Opportunity To Serve The Biological Sciences Through Support Of The United Nations Environmental Program

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

An intriguing chance for personal distinction is offered by a novel approach to improved world understanding and environmental preservation. Drawing on intensive briefing in Africa, a select group of naturalists, scientists, educators and exceptional laymen will serve as intermediaries between Africans and Americans cooperating to insure survival of the world's greatest wildlife treasure.

Some Criteria For Open Evaluation, John T. Wilson

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Most teachers have felt a faster heart beat at one time or another when their principal enters the room to "observe them teach." Both know that an evaluation report will soon be written and distributed to the district office, eventually finding its way to the board of education. The report may even affect the employment status of the teacher. The reaction of the teacher would seem to indicate "mistrust" of the evaluation. In fact, since 1965, there has been a growing mistrust of evaluation. Why? Specifically, why do teachers mistrust evaluation to the degree that they avoid it in their …

Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp, Sherman Lundy

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A little over a year ago in the spring of 1972, the Des Moines County Environmental Conservation Education Committee (ECEC) conducted a conservation education needs assessment of teachers in Des Moines County. From several discuss ions, it was decided a workshop in conservation education would be of great benefit to the area teachers.

Tribute To Milbert Krohn, Gary E. Downs, Donald E. Murphy

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

It is our humble honor to prepare a tribute to Milbert Krohn. Milt was an excellent teacher, leader and a very dear friend to many, many educators in Iowa and across the country.

A Comparative Investigation Of Certification Standards Of Iowa Teacher Preparation Colleges, Al J. Sinek

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study: (1) to compare the semester hours required in the major fields of teaching by the 29 Iowa teacher-preparation colleges; (2) to compare semester hours required in the minor field of a student to be approved for teaching in those areas; (3) to compare the grade-point averages necessary to receive a teaching degree; (4) to show the relationship between the minimum standards set by the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction and the standards required by the 29 Iowa teacher-preparation colleges.

The procedure for this study involved: (1) the compilation of a history of teacher certification …

Responses Of Students To An Introduction To Literature Class Compared With Responses Of The Same Students To High School Literature Classes, Warren E. Ask

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to investigate responses of students to an Introduction to Literature class taught by Mr. Alden Hanson at the University of Northern Iowa during the spring term of 1972 compared with responses of the same students to their high school literature classes. Four sources of information were used to gather data for the investigation: 1) At the beginning of the semester Mr. Hanson assigned a paper in which the students discussed their previous experiences with literature in former English and literature classes, their feelings toward literature and the study of literature, the types of literature …

Causality Theories On The Child Abuser: An Exploratory Study Of Professionals Who Work With The Abused Child, Jennifer Ann Gordon

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of the study was to determine which, out of four, child abuse causality theories select professionals in the state subscribe to. These theories are Role Reversal, Lack of Mothering, Successive Generation, and Psychological Dysfunctioning. Each theory is defined in such a manner as to highlight particular, selective characteristics expressed by the author. A second purpose was to establish a foundation for further study. The information gathered and the results obtained are for this end, also. The four causality theories of child abuse were postulated for explanatory purposes. The causality theory that emphasizes psychological dysfunctioning runs a continuum from …

A Study Of Latency Of Response In A Speech Sound Discrimination Task, Constance R. Heaton

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The results of many traditional speech sound discrimination studies have been inconclusive as to the relationship between articulation skill and discrimination ability . Further , these results have allowed researchers to only speculate as to the nature of the cognitive processing involved in making a choice decision . Recently some investigators in speech pathology have measured reaction time in speech sound discrimination studies . The results suggest that reaction time can be useful in the analysis of item difficulty as related to errors in discrimination. The purpose of the present study was to compare on a "same" - "different" sound …

Beliefs Of High School Males And Young Single Men Concerning Curriculum For Bachelor Living Course In Waterloo, Iowa, Fern Betz Hammelman

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The primary purpose of the study was to compare opinions of high school male students with those of young single men concerning curriculum for Bachelor Living, a home economics course for boys-only, offered for the first time in the fall of 1972 in the three public high schools in Waterloo, Iowa. Participants in the study were 108 high school seniors, pre-registered for the course, and 25 young single men from the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area. Comparison of data obtained from the two groups of respondents formulated the hypothesis for the study. Other objectives were to determine reasons given by the high …

An Exploration In The Use Of Plastics And Ceramics For The Creation Of Combined Media Sculptures: An Abstract Of A Thesis, Peter J. Deneen

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This thesis is a result of the creation of sculptures combining the media of clay and polyester resin. The malleable and earthly qualities of clay, juxtaposed with the controlled and polished forms of the cast plastic was my major interest. Light reflecting and refracting through the plastic is complemented by the light-absorbing qualities of fired, unglazed clay.

A Program Of Music For Trumpet, Dwayne Lee Johnson

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

In fulfillment of the thesis requirement for the degree Master of Arts, Dwayne L. Johnson presented a solo trumpet recital on Monday, April 16, 1973 in Russell Hallo Mr. Johnson was assisted by Rachel Johnson, Ann Anway, Keith Johnson, and a brass quintet. The recital program was divided into two sections separated by a short intermission; a copy of the recital program follows this summary. Both sections of the program contained a variety of performance mediums. My Spirit Be Joyful, which opened the program, was performed by two trumpets and organ. The Handel Aria, a Baroque variation, and the Bozza …

A Survey Of Career-Vocational Development Practices In The Junior High School Science Curriculum Of Selected Iowa Schools, David Eugene Mitchel

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The objectives of this study were (1) to reveal the status of career-vocational development practices taking place now in the junior high school science departments of Iowa, (2) to describe the type of career-vocational development experiences being offered to approximately 55% of Iowa pupils in grades 7, 8, and 9, and (3) to identify the amount of emphasis being placed upon career-vocational development education at these grade levels of the science curriculum.

The principal method used was a questionnaire survey. This was carried out by mailing a 74 item questionnaire to 137 junior high principals. Replies totaling 119 were returned …

Propylene Oxide Sterilization Of Microbiological Media In The High School Classroom, Marvin A. Andersen

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The effective use of propylene oxide as a sterilizing agent has been demonstrated by many workers. Its use in the high school has been suggested but not studied. The intent of this work was to ascertain the feasibility of such an application. Preliminary experiments were performed to determine the most effective concentration of propylene oxide exposure in a closed system to achieve sterilization. For heavily contaminated plates a concentration of 2.0 ml/L of propylene oxide for twenty-four hours was found to be most effective. Comparison tests were made of both propylene oxide and pressure cooker sterilized nutrient agar. Sources of …

A Proposed Elementary And Secondary Public School Music Curriculum For The Grinnell-Newburg Community School District, Arthur William Emry

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The problem which was considered in this study was the need to develop an improved music curriculum for the Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools. The need for a vertically articulated curriculum was substantiated in a report by the North Central Association Evaluation Team which visited the Grinnell High School in March, 1973. The present music curriculum was investigated to determine the extent of the needs. Considered were the number of music courses offered, the written objectives of each course, the coordination of the courses by the teachers, the number of music teachers, and the projection of the school enrollment.

The Effect Of Organic Solvents On The Sensitivity Of Rare Earths Atomic Absorption, Keith A. Geiken

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Atomic absorption of the rare earths erbium, europium, and dysprosium was studied in 10% organic solvent-water systems, water miscible solvent-water systems, and in 100% solvent solutions of the metal acetylacetonates. Sensitivity was found to depend on the solvent system used and instrument parameters. All solvent systems used enhanced absorption, with (1) higher number of carbon atoms, (2) tertiary and secondary alcohols, and (3) high boiling point solvents producing the largest increase in absorption. No significant viscosity relationships existed in the 10% solvent-water systems for either miscible or partially soluble solvents; however, viscosity might have been a factor in absorption in …

Career Education: A Third Grade Mass Production Project, Jack Julian Hanson

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This study was undertaken to determine if a mass production project could be used as an effective method to acquaint third grade students with the world of work through practical experience and provide information about specialization of labor and industrial organization.

The literature reviewed included three areas concerning career education at the elementary school level: general education, industrial education, and guidance. The writer, a former industrial arts teacher, developed the total teaching unit. The actual instruction was carried out with the support of the teachers and counselors of the participating classes.

The experimental group for the study includes six third …

A Survey Of Attitudes Toward A Public School System, Darwin A. Winke

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the attitude of the public toward the public school in a small Iowa school district, Gladbrook, and compare this with the public attitudes on a national survey conducted by George Gallup. This survey was conducted because public attitudes towards public schools are continually changing and because very little information about the public's attitude towards the school in Gladbrook, Iowa, was available.

Reviewing the literature was the first phase of the study. The literature in this field was divided into four areas: (1) criticism and critics of education, (2) need for change in …

The Island-Turtle Rock Community: A Model For Use In Simulation, James Wilson Walling

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Island (Iowa)--Public schools; Public schools; Simulation methods;

Nature As A Reintegrating Force In Shakespeare's Cymbeline, Sydney M. Harrison

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Shakespeare's Cymbeline reveals throughout, in its characters, plot and imagery, the reintegrating and regenerating influences of Nature. The entire play is dominated by Nature--birds, trees, flowers, mountains, streams and other natural elements. The characters are either naturally good or naturally bad; and while the good characters survive and repent of their erring, the bad characters die, as a result of their own evil, absolutely unregenerate. Nature in the play is thus seen as an active force which works both on and through the characters, who at times seem quite passive. In order to illustrate the manifestations of Nature, the poet …

Casting In Sterling Silver Using Models Made From Expanded Polystyrene, Ardith J. Hoff

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this thesis was to explore some of the possibilities and limitations of casting items in sterling silver using models made of various types of expanded polystyrene. The text includes historical and background information. Uses made of similar material by sculptors and in industry was discussed. The traditional lost-wax process which was adapted for use with the expanded polystyrene models was explained. It was not the intent of this study to show that expanded polystyrene should replace wax as a model making material nor that it is in any way a superior material to work with. On the …

A Correlation Study Of The Relationship Between The Candidacy Examination Requirements And Business Education Graduate Students’ Academic Success At The University Of Northern Iowa 1962-1972, Christine Irvine

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purposes of this study were: (1) to determine whether the entrance examination requirements were predictors of success in the Graduate College Business Education program; and (2) to determine the reasons of former business education students for discontinuing the Master of Arts Program. This was considered an important research problem because i t is a first step in changing the entrance requirements to prevent the loss of qualified applicants to the Graduate College Program in Business Education at the University of Northern Iowa. The specific factors under investigation were: (1) the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores; (2) the General Professional …

Male Maturation In Selected Fiction Of Dylan Thomas, Gretchen Jacobson

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Dylan Thomas wrote numerous short stories which reveal a completely different aspect of his writing and thinking from that of the highly symbolic, often existential nature of his poetry. He was able, in his short stories, to recall and tell the many-faceted feelings of a boy as he grows from early childhood into young adulthood. Along with the pleasures and hurts experienced, the mischief involved in, and the mistakes made in the process of maturing, Dylan Thomas reveals an underlying humorous, irreverent quality and attitude which seems to imply that the one who does not take himself too seriously can …

Warble Tone As An Audiometric Stimulus, Gary Dean Dockum

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The warble tone, as an auditory stimulus, is apparently being used in a number of clinical settings. However, it is being used without knowledge of possible threshold differences which may exist between it and the pure tone stimulus. Recent studies comparing the two stimuli have been limited to extremely small samples and to only trained listeners. Also, they provide mostly theoretical information based on the effect of various warble parameters on warble tone thresholds. The purpose of the present study was to compare obtained pure tone and warble tone thresholds for a large group of normal-hearing inexperienced listeners while using …

Hake Honored By Changing Radio Station Call Letters, Alumnus, December 1972

Noteworthy People of UNI Documents

Herbert V. Hake attended graduate school at the University of Iowa, where he earned his master's degree in scenic design in 1933. In the summer of 1936, he began his career at the Iowa State Teachers College (ISTC) with the Theater Department. From 1938 to 1942 he served as technical director, scenic designer, and instructor of speech courses. He was a pioneer in radio and television.