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A Comparison Of The Strength Characteristics Of Sheets Produced By Standard T.A.P.P.I. Method And By Means Of The Noble And Wood Sheet Machine, William C. Geiger

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

The first section of this paper is devoted to a literature survey in which the following sheetmaking variables, and their effects upon strength were examined: drying, tension, couching, pressing, consistency of stock in headbox, effect of differences in wire mesh, and drainage time.

The second section is composed of results obtained by personal experimental work. In order to provide an accurate comparison of the two sheetmaking machines in question, their relative differences in procedure were interchanged so as to bring out the variations in strength values for force drying versus air drying, tension during drying versus drying without tension, and …

The Retention Of Wet Strength Resins As Determined By The Kjeldahl Method, Walter J. Redmond

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

True wet strength is not a gauge of water proofness of paper, but is a measure of the residual strength of the paper gauged by the mullen, tear, burst, and fold, after the paper has been completely soaked in water and the resistance to water penetration has been completely broken (1).

To increase the wet-strength of paper, a number of different resins may be applied, and these resins may be broadly classified as anionic or cationic in nature. Of these resins, three particular resins will be discussed, cationic melamine-formaldehyde, anionic urea-formaldehyde, and cationic urea-formaldehyde.

The Sociometric Technique With A Seventh-Grade Class In Social Studies And English, Cleo Chapekis

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

Introduction

Man is a social or group animal. With few exceptions all the activities in which he indulges depend on the cooperation, presence, and in many cases the assistance of other men. Thus it can be seen that man is likely to seek the association of others so that his activities may be carried on more effectively.

The social function of man is illustrated in the comment of Cole and Bruce, that follows:¹

"From the moment the child is born, and never ceasing thereafter throughout his life, his social environment teaches him …

Microscopy Of Newly Developed Paper Making Fibers, Richard E. Hathaway

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

The more important of the newly developed fiberous paper making materials are bleached groundwood, West coast kraft, hardwood kraft, semichemical pulp and cotton linters. The weight factors of these fiberous materials have been determined by several different investigators, but their identification in a paper furnish is very difficult. The weight factors of cotton linters varies with the freeness of the sample, which can be determined by dying the fibers with a mixture of a direct orange and a direct blue bye. Differentiation can be made between bleached and unbleached groundwood with the Loften-Merritt stain. Staining methods cannot be used to …

The Value Of Mental Arithmetic In Grades Seven And Eight, Edward Oren Kay

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

Introduction

This study, entitled, "An Experimental Study of the Value of Mental Arithmetic in Grades Seven and Eight," is the report of an experimental investigation in teaching arithmetic. It was conducted for the purpose of determining whether or not the use of daily drill in the four fundamental processes or arithmetic, as well as in thought problems that involve one or more of these fundamental processes, has a tendency to develop general arithmetical abilities in children.

As far as the writer can determine, little research has been done in this area. The dearth …

Western Michigan College News Magazine Vol. 10 No. 1, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan College News Magazine (1943-1956)

• The New Administration Building
• Death Comes to Miss Blanche Draper
• New Head of Vocational Education Division
• New Audio-Visual Center Organized
• Added to Faculty
• General Education
• Sidelights on Western's History:
• Brown and Gold Fantasies
• Book News and Reviews:
• Teaching Elementary Science
• The Story of Lightning
• Pueblo Pottery
• The Story of Iron
• Books Recommended
• Athletic News
• Bronco Hall of Fame
• Alumni News
• Faculty Publications
• Faculty Activities
• Alumni Personals
• Alumni Weddings

State And Local History In Michigan Schools, Robert R. Swartz

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

State and Local History Defined

State and local history may be considered relatively as geographical terms. In Europe, German history is state history. In the United Sates, Michigan history is local history. In Michigan, St. Joseph County history is local history. In St. Joseph County, the history of a village, township, or school district is local history. For the purposes of this study state history will refer to the history of Michigan. Also, in this study, local history will refer to the history of a county, township, village, or school district in this …

A Comparison Of The Relative Effectiveness Of Teaching Seventh Grade Arithmetic With A Textbook And Without A Textbook, Alfred John Reynolds

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

The Place of Arithmetic in Modern Education

The subject of arithmetic is as old as human history itself and yet it holds a very important place in modern education. In order to have a clear understanding of its present position it is desirable that a brief history of arithmetic be given. Since the history of arithmetic is long and since much has been written concerning it, an attempt will be made here to cover only the main thread in its development.

The Babylonians, according to records, made the first use of arithmetic. Karpinski …

An Experimental Study Of The Relative Effectiveness Of Drill And Incidental Teaching In The Learning Of The Multiplication Tables, Rena May Gates

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

The Importance of Arithmetic

Man, since ancient times, has found a need for the use of numbers. This need started with simple numeration of quantities in daily life, and developed gradually to the complex use of arithmetic in trade and exchange. In the simplest form of family life, the number sense was exhibited in counting members of the family, years in one's life, or articles in one's possession. But as a family contacted other groups, and simple exchange took place, a gradual increase in need for numbers resulted in greater use of systems …

State Highlights 5/30/1951, Western State High School

Western's high school newspaper

This is the student newspaper from Western State High School, the high school that was on the campus of Western Michigan University, then called State Highlights, in 1951.

State Highlights 5/16/1951, Western State High School

Western's high school newspaper

This is the student newspaper from Western State High School, the high school that was on the campus of Western Michigan University, then called State Highlights, in 1951.

The Effect Of The Use Of A Textbook As Compared With Supplemental Material In Teaching Biology, Wayne A. Stafford

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

Biology in the Secondary School Curriculum

There is ample evidence, both direct and tacit, that biology has justified its place in the curriculum of the secondary school.

Among the direct evidence is that stated by Heiss, Obourn, and Hoffman¹ as follows:

"On the Senior High School level, general biology is well established as a tenth grade course and is usually offered as an elective for each of three years. There is a considerable body of evidence available that seems to indicate that both general science and biology are going a long way …

Bulletin: Facts For Freshman Information For New Students Winter 1951, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• Directions for Correspondence
• Freshman Days
• Administrative Questions
• Entrance Requirements
• Admission
• Enrollment (Registration)
• Enrollment Questions
• Personnel and Guidance
• Course Numbers, Credits, Examinations, Etc.
• Examinations, Grades, Honors
• Honors in Course
• Absences and Cuts
• Expenses, Tuition and Fees, Etc.
• Housing (Rooms), Meals, Work
• Student Health Service
• R.O.T.C. Military Science and Tactics
• Psycho-Educational Clinic
• Social Activities
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Library
• Miscellaneous

State Highlights 11/22/1950, Western State High School

Western's high school newspaper

This is the student newspaper from Western State High School, the high school that was on the campus of Western Michigan University, then called State Highlights, in 1950.

State Highlights 11/8/1950, Western State High School

Western's high school newspaper

This is the student newspaper from Western State High School, the high school that was on the campus of Western Michigan University, then called State Highlights, in 1950.

An Analysis And Evaluation Of Industrial Arts Projects Used In Midwestern Ohio, Henry W. Krause

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

Philosophy and Aims of Secondary Education

Recent social and economic conflicts have caused educators to examine their philosophies in the light of the needs of present-day society. The cultural view of education has given way to a growing emphasis upon the importance of functional education. Bode¹ tries to account for this when he says that the "rugged individualism" based upon a policy a "laissex faire" has changed to a conception that industry must contribute to the continuous development of functional education.

The classical curriculum of yesterday does not serve the youth of today with respect to …

State Highlights 10/25/1950, Western State High School

Western's high school newspaper

This is the student newspaper from Western State High School, the high school that was on the campus of Western Michigan University, then called State Highlights, in 1950.

Western Michigan College News Magazine Vol. 8 No. 4, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan College News Magazine (1943-1956)

Education for Business

Commencement Activities

Sidelights on Western's History

Dr. Ernest Burnham Retiring

Faculty Members Honored

Seminar in England

Book News and Reviews

English Text

Success Story

Pioneer Michigan

Middle Road

Athletic News

Bronco Hall of Fame

Alumni News

Faculty News

Faculty Publications

Faculty Activities

Alumni Personals

The Use Of Films In Elementary Science, George G. Mallinson

Faculty Contributions (1950-1981)

The purpose of this bulletin is two-fold: (1) to suggest methods by which motion picture films may be used more effectively for teaching elementary science; and (2) to provide an annotated list of films which may contribute to the attainment of the major objectives of science teaching at this level. These objectives are the development of understandings of scientific principles, the development of scientific attitudes, and training in the skills of the scientific method.

Western Michigan College News Magazine Vol. 8 No. 3, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan College News Magazine (1943-1956)

An Outstanding Collection

Summer Study Seminar in France

Alpha Beta Epsilon Presidents

Sidelights oil Western's History:

The Twenties

Books Recommended

Book News and Reviews:

Forty Years of Teaching

Three Interesting Girls

A Program of Education

A Book about Michigan

Athletic News

Bronco Hall of Fame

ROTC Unit Begins

Alumni News

Faculty Publications

Faculty Activities

Alumni Personals

State Highlights 3/15/1950, Western State High School

Western's high school newspaper

This is the student newspaper from Western State High School, the high school that was on the campus of Western Michigan University, then called State Highlights, in 1950.

Western Michigan College News Magazine Vol. 8 No. 2, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan College News Magazine (1943-1956)

Western's Home Economics Department

Picture Page . . . . .

Founder of Physics Department Dies

English Teacher Dies in Chicago

Dormitory for Women Named

Vocational Director Honored

National Conference

Education Dinner

Sidelights on Western's History

Rural Education

New Psychology Head

Book News and Reviews:

History of Church

A Book For Teachers

Campus News

Athletic News .

Bronco Hall of Fame

Alumni News .

Faculty Publications

Faculty Activities

Alumni Personals

A Study Of The Influence Of A Church School Upon Its Youth, Esther Jane Deweerd

Masters Theses

First Paragraph:

There is a growing need for more effective religious training for youth today. Educators recognize this and articles appearing in our magazine and papers sense it too. Studies and research into what the young people themselves feel also indicates that they recognize this lack in their training. The problem is receiving much thought and study by educators, church workers, and legislators alike, and valuable suggestions appear in these same periodicals, showing us ways of meeting this need. A few examples will show us what they are saying.

State Highlights 11/23/1949, Western State High School

Western's high school newspaper

This is the student newspaper from Western State High School, the high school that was on the campus of Western Michigan University, then called State Highlights, in 1949.

Western Michigan College News Magazine Vol. 8 No. 1, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan College News Magazine (1943-1956)

• Industrial Technical Education
• Picture Page
• New Buildings Dedicated
• Sidelights on Western's History:
• The Parking Problem
• Book News and Reviews:
• Teaching Language
• Today's Background
• Remedial Reading
• Our Michigan Heritage
• Athletic News
• New Athletic Director
• Bronco Hall of Fame
• Alumni News
• Campus News
• Faculty News
• New Faculty Members
• Faculty Publications
• Faculty Activities
• Alumni Personals

Western Michigan College News Magazine Vol. 7 No. 3, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan College News Magazine (1943-1956)

• Inspiring Director of Vocal Groups
• Picture Page
• Music Hall Named for Harper Maybee
• Sangrens Spend Spring in Europe
• Annual Guidance Conference Held
• Summer Session Programs
• Sidelights on Western' s History:
• The Women's League
• Book News and Reviews :
• A Summer in Russia
• Ho w Children Grow
• A Folksy Narrative
• Our Michigan Heritage
• New Assistant Dean
• Athletic News
• Bronco Hall of Fame
• Fraternity News
• New Hall President
• Grand Rapids Alumni Organize
• Interesting Alumni
• Faculty Publications
• Faculty Activities
• Alumni Personals

The Highlander 1949, Western State High School

Highlander Yearbook

This is the yearbook for Western State High School 1949

• Faculty
• Seniors
• Feature
• Classes
• Activities
• Sports
• Advertisements

Western Michigan College News Magazine Vol. 7 No. 2, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan College News Magazine (1943-1956)

• Twenty-four Years as Dean of Men
• Picture Page
• Professor Emeritus Killed in Accident
• Professor of History Honored
• Beirut Workshop
• Mid-Year Commencement
• Sidelights on Western's History
• Book News and Reviews :
• A Gay Travel Yam
• Adventures in Teaching
• Our Michigan Heritage
• Free Publications
• Coach Read in Magazines
• Athletic News .
• Bronco Hall of Fame
• Leadership Conference
• Campus News
• Adviser to Graduate Division Dies
• Interesting Alumni .
• Returns to India
• Faculty Publications
• Faculty Activities
• Alumni Personals

Western Michigan College News Magazine Vol. 6 No. 4, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan College News Magazine (1943-1956)

Health Director's Hobbies

Wild Life Preserve Improved

Picture Page . . . .

The Harper Maybee Music Library

Honorary Degrees Conferred

Visitors from Abroad

The 1948 June Commencement

Retiring Faculty Members Honored

Music Building . . . .

Alpha Beta Epsilon Council Meets

Sidelights on Western's History:

Back in 1916

Books Recommended

Book News and Reviews:

Big Time Railroading

Our Children are Cheated

Music Hath Charms .

Michigan—its Historic Heritage

Athletic News

Bronco Hall of Fame

Administrative Appointments

Campus News .

Faculty Activities

Alumni Personals

An Investigation Of The Amount And Kinds Of Material Pertaining To Safety Education To Be Found In Social Studies Textbooks, Dorothy D. Osborn

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

The Problem

In spite of the fact that safety education is acquiring a definitive place in elementary school curricula, there are still many secondary school educators who are indifferent to the need of including work in safety in the already crowded school program. However, our modern mode of living with its increased tempo and its concentration of population has intensified daily hazards to such an extent that the school must consider education for safety as part of its program. Time, effort, and money spent on education of children whose lives are to be taken in adolescence by …