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Science Teachers Short Course
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Listing of program events and personnel at the 1967 Science Teachers Short Course symposium.
A New Junior High Science Program, Jerry Underfer
A New Junior High Science Program, Jerry Underfer
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The laboratory approach has been extensively utilized in the contemporary high school science courses, but has not been utilized in the junior high sequence to the same extent. Realizing the need for a coordinated science pro g r a m for grades seven through nine which would incorporate the contemporary objectives and procedures, the Florida State Department of Science Education applied for and received a grant from the U.S. Office of Education to develop such a program.
More Regional Meetings Of Ists Announced
More Regional Meetings Of Ists Announced
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Several of our regional directors have been active in completing arrangements for their 1967 Regional Meetings.
Why Teach Fungi In High School?, David Mclaughlin
Why Teach Fungi In High School?, David Mclaughlin
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Student and teacher alike should be more aware of fungi. The reasons I state for this assumption are: fungi are interesting; they play an important role in human affairs; fungi are associated with many areas of biological sciences; they are easily utilized in the classroom; and they are easy to obtain and work with.
The 1967 Eastern Iowa Science Fair
The 1967 Eastern Iowa Science Fair
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
April 8 and 9 will be the dates for the 1967 Eastern Iowa Science Fair at the Coe College Field House.
From The President, Warren Classon
From The President, Warren Classon
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Often we get the impression that an organization is not accomplishing anything because we have not been involved in a meeting last week or last month. ISTS is an organization which is sometimes accused of being rather dormant. Do not be fooled; it is awake and its officers and committees are developing plans for its three major events.
Putting Science Back Together: The Teacher's Role, Walter R. Hearn
Putting Science Back Together: The Teacher's Role, Walter R. Hearn
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The most outstanding thing that has happened since my own inside study of American education has been the Course Content Improvement Programs of the National Science Foundation, which have grown since the middle 1950's to an expenditure of $16,000,000 a year.
News And Notes - Iowa Academy Of Science
News And Notes - Iowa Academy Of Science
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
April 21 and 22 is the date for the Spring meeting of the academy. It will be held at Drake University.
News And Notes - Membership Problems
News And Notes - Membership Problems
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Robert Cook, our 1967 membership chairman, is working diligently to correct problems of recent years.
Review - Biological Science For High Schools
Review - Biological Science For High Schools
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This book is aimed for the beginning student of biology. The authors have attempted to keep the content up-dated, and the coverage reasonably complete since insufficient coverage often leads to frustrations.
Review - The Biotic World And Man
Review - The Biotic World And Man
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Complementarity of structure and function is the general theme throughout this text.
Review - Introduction To Physics And Chemistry
Review - Introduction To Physics And Chemistry
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The atom is treated in some detail; the structure and behavior of matter approached from an atomic viewpoint. This text is an attempt to present physics and chemistry together as parts of the same story, for students with little or no prior experience in these areas.
Junior Academy News - Individual Membership Now Possible In Ijas
Junior Academy News - Individual Membership Now Possible In Ijas
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
IJAS Officers and adult directors at the IJAS Executive Committee meeting held in the Regis High School Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Saturday, November 19, 1966, adopted a new by-law to their constitution which states that beginning January 1, 1967, individual students shall be eligible to become members at large in the Iowa Junior Academy of Science, and shall be afforded the appropriate privilege of this affiliation.
Review - Plants: An Introduction To Modern Botany
Review - Plants: An Introduction To Modern Botany
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This text is written for the general botany course.
Junior Academy News - New Committee Appointments
Junior Academy News - New Committee Appointments
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Finance and Endowment Committee was established. Miss Iola Tilapaugh, Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, accepted the appointment of adult director. Michael O'Banion, treasurer, was appointed a student member of this committee.
News And Notes - Molecular Biology Institute At University Of Iowa
News And Notes - Molecular Biology Institute At University Of Iowa
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Fifty secondary biology teachers will be selected for a summer institute centered at the University of Iowa during the 1967 Summer Session which operates between June 13 to August 9.
Creative Biological Investigations At Bettendorf Middle School, Gerald H. Krockover, James L. Mcgill
Creative Biological Investigations At Bettendorf Middle School, Gerald H. Krockover, James L. Mcgill
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
With the development of the Middle School in Bettendorf, Iowa, a science program was constructed to meet the needs of these junior high age children. The seventh grade biological program is presented with many of the investigations that are used at this age level.
Chemical Kinetics Of Ki Catalyzed H2O2 Decomposition, Ken Johnson
Chemical Kinetics Of Ki Catalyzed H2O2 Decomposition, Ken Johnson
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This research was done to determine the rate constant for the iodide catalyzed decomposition of H2O2 and its variation with temperature, so that speculations may be made about the nature of the reaction mechanism.
News And Notes - Nsta Meeting
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
All ISTS members should request released time to attend the NSTA meetings scheduled from March 17-21 in Detroit.
News And Notes - Summer Opportunities For Gifted Students
News And Notes - Summer Opportunities For Gifted Students
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The University of Iowa will again conduct Secondary Science Training grams as a part of a national program supported by funds from the National Science Foundation.
News And Notes - State Obta Nominations
News And Notes - State Obta Nominations
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
It’s time to request nomination forms for Iowa's Outstanding Biology Teacher Award.
Review - General Chemistry: A Systematic Approach
Review - General Chemistry: A Systematic Approach
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The authors have as their goal the offering of a sound and balanced foundation in general chemistry on a logical inductive basis.
Regional Meeting
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The South Central Regional Meeting of the Iowa Science Teachers will meet March 11, 1967, at Lamoni High School, Lamoni, Iowa.
News And Notes - South East Meeting
News And Notes - South East Meeting
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Mr. Donald Worster, Regional Director for the Southeast has announced that the 1967 Regional Meeting of ISTS in his region will take place at Keokuk Junior High School on February 21.
Open Letter From The President, Martin L. Grant
Open Letter From The President, Martin L. Grant
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Board of Directors of the Iowa Academy of Science is most happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert W. Hanson as part-time Executive Secretary of the Academy.
The High School Teacher Lag: A Problem For The Profession, Ben A. Green Jr.
The High School Teacher Lag: A Problem For The Profession, Ben A. Green Jr.
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The problem of inadequate numbers of high school physics teachers and the poor preparation of many of those who do teach physics is one of the most serious problems which faces our profession. The CCP has activated a panel (the Panel on the Preparation of Physics Teachers) to give full-time attention to this problem and to recommend courses of action to the Commission. The following is a report by CCP Staff Physicist Ben A. Green, Jr., on leave from Western Reserve University, who recently visited several institutions which have been unusually successful in producing high school teachers of physics.
Development Of Animal Drugs For Market, K. B. Kerr
Development Of Animal Drugs For Market, K. B. Kerr
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The complexities of modem scientific knowledge have vastly increased the requirements for the clearance of an animal drug for market. All such drugs, which include those for poultry, are subject to the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Changes At The Spring Meeting?
Changes At The Spring Meeting?
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Academy's Program Committee recommended that the section meetings at the annual meeting be expanded to include invited speakers, special symposia, and structured discussions.
Now Ive Heard Everything, Norman H. Russell
Now Ive Heard Everything, Norman H. Russell
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A poem written by Norman H. Russell