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Shadow Puppet Plays In Elementary Science Methods Class Help Preservice Teachers Learn About Minority Scientists, Phyllis Gray, Audrey C. Rule, Anneliese Gentzsch, Denise Tallakson

Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions

This practical article describes an arts-integrated project with engineering design and science concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards, art principles from the National Arts Standards, as well as ideas under the theme of “Culture” from the National Council for the Social Studies Standards. Preservice teachers in an undergraduate science methods class researched the background, life, and accomplishments of a minority scientist by reading books and articles about the person. They created a script to present the experiences and contributions of the scientist to other preservice teachers and, eventually, elementary students. Shadow puppets were constructed out of cardboard to portray …

Preschoolers Explore Greenhouses By Visiting A Greenhouse, Making A Model, And Growing Plants, Leann M. Perkins, Dessy Stoycheva

Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions

This practical lesson on greenhouses implements standards of the Next Generation Science Standards (K-2 ETS I-2; K-LS1-1) and the preschool objectives from the Teaching Strategies GOLD. Teaching Strategies GOLD is an assessment tool available online and in print that can be used with any developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum. The lesson structure follows the 5E’s Learning Cycle Constructivist Model for teaching and the project-based, hands-on approach to learning. The preschool-aged children went on a field trip to a working greenhouse and then collaborated in groups to produce a three-dimensional model of a greenhouse as arts integration into this science project. …

Designing An Earthquake-Proof Art Museum: An Arts-And Engineering-Integrated Science Lesson, Anastasia Carignan, Mahjabeen Hussain

Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions

In this practical arts-integrated science and engineering lesson, an inquiry-based approach was adopted to teach a class of fourth graders in a Midwest elementary school about the scientific concepts of plate tectonics and earthquakes. Lessons were prepared following the 5 E instructional model. Next Generation Science Standards (4-ESS3-2) and the National Coalition for Core Arts Standards for fourth grade (Visual Arts: Creating 1.14a, Visual Arts: Creating 2.1.4a, and Visual Arts: Creating 3.1.4a) were addressed challenging students to create an earthquake-resistant structure to support a clay sculpture in a model of an art gallery for an earthquake-prone area. First, content knowledge …

Editorial: Welcome To The Journal Of Stem Arts, Crafts, And Constructions, Audrey C. Rule

Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions

The Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions is a scholarly journal that seeks to engage professionals, including preK-12 teachers, in a conversation about the benefits of arts integration; the ways that the STEM subjects can be integrated with the arts to produce effective teaching (STEAM Education); and how the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), can be effectively implemented with integrated arts, crafts, or constructions. Manuscripts, including guest editorials, are blind peer-reviewed by usually two reviewers and an associate editor or by three reviewers. This editorial explains the Journal’s origin in a faculty professional learning community. The Journal has a …

Northern Brass Quintet, October 11, 2016 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Center For Educational Transformation, Research And Development Center Annual Report, October 10, 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Center For Educational Transformation.

CET Communications and Reports

The annual report of the Center for Educational Transformation at the University of Northern Iowa

Music Of Michael Kimber: Marcin Murawski, Viola, October 10, 2016 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Cornerstones: Cayla Bellamy, Bassoon, October 10, 2016 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, October 10, 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, October 10, 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Stem Stories, October 2016, #2, Mir Ashfaquzzaman

STEM Stories

Student Profile - Shannon Sturgeon

Symphonic Band And Wind Symphony, October 5, 2016 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

I, Rayvon Gary

3D Concepts Project Documents

Written piece by WWP author, Rayvon Gary. This piece helped to inspire the film, "Writer's Block".

Minutes Of Graduate College Committee On Curricula, October 4, 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate College.

Gender, Sexualtity [Sic] And Quaker Identity In Youth Literature [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Women's And Gender Studies Program.

Women’s and Gender Studies Program Documents

No abstract provided.

Cet Update, October 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Center For Educational Transformation.

CET Updates

Inside this issue:

--Research Brief Published in July
--CET Request for Proposals Released October 11, 2016
--Undergraduate Research

Shine The Light On Relationship Violence Week [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Women's And Gender Studies Program.

Women’s and Gender Studies Program Documents

No abstract provided.

Student Disability Services Newsletter, Fall 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Student Disability Services.

Student Disability Services Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Disability Awareness Month
-- Got Anxiety?
-- Self-Care Activities:
-- 10% of the world population are living with a disability
-- What is an invisible disability?
-- Barriers for a person with an invisible disability:
-- Welcoming Kelly Gibbs
-- Welcoming Jenny Lynes
-- Contact us
-- Graduate Student Feature: Lindsey Wagner
-- Student Disability Services Staff

Uni Grad Student News, V15n2, October 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue:

-- Message from the Dean
-- Current Staff Profile: Jennifer Becker
-- Current Student Profile: Elizabeth Kosmiski
-- Alumni Profile: Ken Smith
-- UNI Museum at the Rod LIbrary
-- Graduate Student Social Mixer Recap
--UNI Grad Chat
-- Thinking about Graduate School (TAGS) Recap
-- Professional Development Workshop: Information Literacy Recap
-- Personal Statement Workshop Recap
-- 10th Annual Graduate Student Symposium: Building Graduate Community
-- Graduate College Staff and Contact Information

Tallgrass Prairie Center News, Autumn 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Tallgrass Prairie Center.

Tallgrass Prairie Center Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

--Prairie: the Ultimate Sandbag
--Maximizing Monarchs and Dollars: What Kind of Seed Mix is Best?
--The Native 'Plant Materials Gap'
--Prairie on Farms: Prairie strips planted on a farm in Black Hawk County
--What County Engineers and Roadside Vegetation Managers Think About Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management
--UNI Conservation Corps Community Rain Gardens Project
--New Center Staff Profile
--Save the Date!

Stem Stories, October 2016, #1, Mir Ashfaquzzaman

STEM Stories

Faculty Profile - Sadik Kucuksari

Uni Women's & Gender Studies Presents: Crow Forum: Current Research On Women & Gender, 2016-1017 Schedule [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Women's And Gender Studies Program.

Women’s and Gender Studies Program Documents

No abstract provided.

Fall 2016, Uni Literacy Clinic Anthology, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Literacy Clinic Anthologies

The anthology contains the writings of children participating in the UNI Reading Clinic tutored by UNI students enrolled in the Advanced Literacy Practices course and the co-requisite Experience in Literacy: Tutoring course. As their literacy skills progress, each child contributes a written work to the anthology for their clinic.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 2016, 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.

International Panther, Fall 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Culture And Intensive English Program.

International Panther

Inside this issue:

-- From the Director
-- Connecting with UNI STEM
-- Proyecta 100K Gives Thanks
-- Recruitment Articles
-- Student Spotlight
-- CIEP Fall Activities at a Glance
-- Alumni - Erika Machado
-- Staff Spotlight
-- World's Window - Uzbekistan

Flier: Moving Words Movie Premier, Department Of Art. University Of Northern Iowa.

3D Concepts Project Documents

No abstract provided.

Denaya's Cookie, Denaya P. Williams

3D Concepts Project Documents

An illustration by and for WWP author, Denaya P. Williams' story that served as direct inspiration for the film, "Inspiration".

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, October 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Paint Disposal Problems...and Solutions
--- New Project Starts to Help Iowa Communities Reduce Food Waste
--- Sneak Peek - IWRC to Launch Brewery Certification Program
--- Industry News

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, October 2016, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V9n3, October 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

--Crow Forum
--Family Weekend
--Rock the Stacks II
--Info Lit for Grad Students
--Vinyl Fridays
--Open Textbook Faculty Workshop
--Upcoming Events