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Science Notes - Iowa Chautauqua Program Works With Schools To Meet Nsta Goal, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Iowa Chautauqua Program is offering several workshops this year for interested individuals. The program is designed to produce materials and teaching strategies that will help schools to meet the NSTA "goal of science education during the 1980s." That goal states that programs should develop "scientifically literate individuals who understand how science, technology and society influence one another and who are able to use this knowledge."

Science Notes - "Friends Of Fermilab" Sponsors Summer Institute For Science And Mathematics Teachers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Summer Institute for Science and Mathematics Teachers will be held from June 13 to July 8 at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois. The institute was designed to expose teachers to background material in basic subject matter, successful and lively teaching techniques, and current developments in research and contemporary relations among science, technology and society in selected problem areas.

Science Notes - Museum Of Science And Industry And American Library Association Offer Updated List Of Children's Science Books, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

An updated version of The Museum of Science and Industry Basic List of Children's Science Books has recently been released and is now available to teachers across the country.

Science Notes - Teaching Aids Offered By American Cancer Society, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The American Cancer Society, through its public education services, offers several teaching aids that may be of interest to Iowa science teachers. Films, videotapes, pamphlets, resource materials, posters and complete program packages are among the materials offered by the society, and some aids are available in Spanish as well as English.

Science Notes - New Life For Bulletin Boards, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Eastman Kodak is offering an idea booklet designed to perk up bulletin boards and other displays. Corkers is a 20-page, illustrated idea-enhancer that is free of charge to anyone interested.

Index To Volume 24

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Science Notes - Biotech Film Available

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

"Of the Earth: Agriculture and the New Biology," a new film showing the applications of biotechnology to agriculture, is now available for classroom use. The film shows how new technology will make the American farmer more efficient and more competitive in the world marketplace.

Editor's Corner - "Gretch", Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

"Gretch" may be considered a material or an experience. The relationship between the material and the experience may have something in common with the relationship of matter and energy, although the creator of "Gretch" need not operate in the same intellectual sphere as Einstein. Currently, the original creator of "Gretch" is not known, and the name "Gretch" (which will be used temporarily until the original name is found) was formed by the author's blending of his source of information about the stuff and the nature of it. Correspondence identifying the original creator of "Gretch" will be gratefully acknowledged! Rumors abound, …

Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Officers & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Science Calendar

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Officers & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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The I.A.S. Bulletin, V20n2, August 1986, Iowa Academy Of Science

IAS Bulletin

In this issue:

--- A Note from the Editor
--- 99th Annual Meeting-Grinnell College- April 24-25, 1987
--- NAAS News
--- Stoffel and Slama Attend AJAS Meeting in Philadelphia
--- 100th Annual Meeting in 1988
--- Iverson, Veldhuis and Windsor Iowa's Nominees for 1986 Presidential Award
--- Summer Board Actions
--- Committee Reports 1985-86
--- Iowa Science Foundation Grants Awarded 1986-87
--- Fiscal Year 1985-86 Balance Sheet
--- Iowa Academy of Science Nomination for Promotion to Fellow
--- Calendar
--- Membership Facts

The I.A.S. Bulletin, V20n1, May 1986, Iowa Academy Of Science

IAS Bulletin

In this issue:

--- Annual Meeting Presentations
--- Letter to Members from President Waite
--- 1986 Annual Meeting Attendance
--- Iowa Academy of Science Nomination for Promotion to Fellow
--- Iowa Academy of Science Recognizes Outstanding Science Students
--- Future IAS Annual Meeting Dates
--- Emeritus Members Have Special Privileges
--- Durkee Bosch and Koch Newly Elected Officers
--- Awards Luncheon Recognizes Outstanding Students and Teachers
--- input Opportunities for Entire IAS Membership Planning for 100th Annual Meeting in 1988
--- Public Information Committee Reports Progress
--- IAS Board of Directors Will Meet in July
--- Membership Facts

Program Abstracts, 98th Session, Iowa Academy Of Science, April 25-26, 1986, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Presentation abstracts from the annual meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science

The Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science April 25-26, 1986 [Program, 98th Meeting], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Program Contents:

Program Summary --- 4
General Session Speakers --- 9
Awards --- 12
Distinguished Fellow --- 12
Distinguished Iowa Scientist --- 13
Distinguished Service --- 14
Symposia Programs --- 15
Video Film Festival --- 19
Poster Papers --- 21
Campus Map --- Centerfold
Section Programs --- 23
Agricultura lSciences --- 25
Anthropology --- 26
Biotechnology --- 27
Botany --- 28
Chemical Education --- 35
Chemistry Inorganic --- 36
Chemistry, Organic --- 38
Conservation --- 39
Engineering --- 4l
Geology --- 45
Nursing --- 47
Physics --- 49
Physiology --- 50
Psychology --- 16
Science Teaching --- 53
Zoology --- …

Exercises On The Nature Of Science: The Necessity Of Observation, Roland P. Stout

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The key to understanding and explaining the physical world around us is observation. The recent study "Vegetation Communities of Ledges State Park, Boone County, Iowa" Johnson-Groh, 1985) is largely observation. On the other extreme, even the most theoretical research done with paper, pencil and computer must be compared with observations of that which it hopes to explain. The first step in doing science, or studying science, is to observe.

Science Notes - What's The Outlook For Summer 1987, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

One week Outlook training sessions will be offered in Iowa beginning June 7, 14 and 21 and July 5. Summer sessions are also being planned for Manitoba, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas and Colorado. Outlook is an environmental education enrichment program developed in Iowa for grades K-12.

Science Notes - National Youth World Of Water Competition, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) has announced the beginning of competition for the fourth annual National Youth World of Water Awards. Up to 20 high school science fair projects will be selected for this honor. Projects will be judged based on their creativity, scientific thought, thoroughness and clarity. All projects must deal with a topic in marine or aquatic science or engineering.

Science Notes - Chem Ed Conference To Be Held

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Ninth Biennial CHEM ED conference will be at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, in August 1987. Over 100 sessions will be held including lectures, panel discussions, demonstrations, computer lectures and workshops and make-and-take workshops. As of October 1986, more than 50 chemistry teachers have submitted abstracts of presentations to the program committee.

Science Notes - Book News: Dictionary Of Word Roots & Combining Forms, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

"What is this?" In answer to this frequently asked question, a name is usually given. Naming often terminates inquiry, but it need not if the meaning of the name is known. The meaning usually provides a bridge to inquiry into the life style of plants and animals and the function and characteristics of inanimate science objects. The Dictionary of Word Roots & Combining Forms is a concise tool for finding the interesting bits of meaning which may be derived from the names of the objects brought into the classroom.

Science Notes - Fact Sheet Available From Heath Resource Center, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A fact sheet entitled "Access to the Science and Engineering Laboratory and Classroom" has been made available by HEATH Resource Center.

Science Notes - Chemistry Project Booklet Available, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

An informative booklet entitled "A Chemistry Project from Start to Finish" has been made available by the American Chemical Society.

Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Officers & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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The Nature Of Science As A Model For Teaching For Conceptualization, Robert W. Hanson

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Many teachers of methods courses for future secondary science teachers probably share my observation that high marks in conventional college science courses do not always indicate a good grasp of how science has developed as a human enterprise. In spite of efforts of curriculum developers and vast expenditures of public funds to improve science teaching in our secondary schools, the typical science background of a beginning teacher consists of a body of content with traditional disciplinary boundaries created by departments that view science in terms of their own specialized subject matter. Little emphasis is given to a broad view of …

Environmental Education Teacher And Student Needs: A Teacher Survey Identifies Problems, Motivational Factors And Desired Topics For Teacher Workshops And Student Groups: Part One, Gail George

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In order to identify teaching problems and student motivational factors, and to determine which environmental topics of study are perceived to be of greatest importance for grades 4-12, the Iowa Conservation Education Center (CEC) conducted a survey of Iowa science teachers. The results of this survey should be helpful to teachers planning environmental activities or field trips. The information will also aid various organizations in their efforts to improve services for student groups and teacher workshops.

Science Notes - Invitation To Submit A Presentation Proposal For Ists Fall Conference, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

All members of the Iowa Science Teachers Section of the Iowa Academy of Science are invited to offer a proposal to present a paper or workshop at the annual fall conference of the ISTS.

Science Notes - "Astronomy As A Hobby": Packet Available From The Astronomical Society Of The Pacific, Darrel Hoff

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A new nontechnical information packet on becoming involved with astronomy as a hobby has just been published by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.

Science Notes - Iowa Student Among Ssip Winners, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Timothy D. Beacom, a student at North High School in Sioux City, Iowa, was among the top three award winners at the 1985-86 Space Science Student Involvement Program (SSIP) Competition. Beacom was awarded third place for his experiment titled "Ion Bombardment of Ice."

Science Notes - Excellence In Science Teaching Nominations Sought

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Nominations are currently being requested for the Iowa Academy of Science's annual Excellence in Science Teaching Awards. Six Iowa teachers will be selected to receive the awards which recognize excellence in elementary, junior high and senior high school teaching. One teacher will be selected to receive the award in each of the following areas: biology; chemistry, earth science, physics, elementary science and junior high science.

Science Notes - Duracell Competition Offers Scholarships, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Students wishing to compete for $30,000 dollars in scholarships may enter the 1987 Duracell Scholarship Competition.