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Science Notes - Instructional Television Program Guide Available

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Educational Services Division of Iowa Public Television is offering an instructional television schedule to accompany its broadcasts.

Editor's Corner - Letter To The Editor: Science / Technology / Society, Jeanne Rogis

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

During the past two years, as I have worked with the University of Iowa's Chautauqua program, I have become concerned that relatively few science teachers have begun to incorporate Science/fechnology/Society (STS) materials into their existing curriculum. Lack of a concrete definition of Science/fechnology/Society has often served to frustrate teachers and disinterest them in using the concept even though they have already used many of the ideas in their teaching. A little creativity can often overcome a lack of "cook-book" rules in setting up an STS project and can produce a very rewarding experience in science education. Much has been written …

How To Dry Plants In The Microwave Oven, Donald J. Perschau

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Heidi Hopp, one of my students, has developed the following method to press and dry herbarium specimens in a microwave oven. I have experimented with various plants using Heidi's method and have found that it works most of the time. While this method works best with non-waxy thin foliage (i.e. Poinsettia) it does a fair job on juicy plants (i.e. African violets) and waxy ones (i.e. Pin oak).

Science Notes - Four-Year, Full-Tuition Scholarships For Promising Young Iowa Scientists

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Ten Iowa high school seniors have received four-year, full-tuition scholarships designed for young Iowans interested in careers in science. The ten biotechnology scholarships in agriculture were awarded to students who will enroll in Iowa State University's College of Agriculture to study the basic sciences that undergird biotechnology.

Science Notes - Opportunities For Teachers Of Exemplary Programs

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Iowa Honors Workshop Program will again offer leadership workshops for science teachers this summer. The participants include recognized science educators such as those associated with programs identified through NSTA's Search for Excellence in Science Education and the Presidential awardees.

Science Notes - Nsta's Research Committee Seeks Guidelines For Science Textbooks

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Concern over the quality of science textbooks in the U.S. has been expressed repeatedly in the last few years. The Criteria for Analysis and Selection of Science Textbooks Project has worked since April 1985 to improve science textbooks and related materials used by teachers and students. Science teachers, administrators, publishers, researchers, and others have joined to focus attention on issues that must be considered to successfully bring about the changes we need.

Dr. Robert W. Hanson Memoriam

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

As this issue of ISTJ goes to press, word has been received that Dr. Robert W Hanson has died

Editor's Corner - Ticket To Texas, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Although many people love the Iowa weather, some have been encouraged by it to take a ticket to Texas. Those of us who have recently traveled through Texas have met many Iowans there whose ticket to Texas was the Iowa economy. The letter which my colleague shared struck me as being a science teacher's ticket to Texas, courtesy of the Iowa economy, the Iowa legislature and the local school board.

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Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Science Notes - New Regional Science Fair

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The first South Central Iowa Science and Engineering Fair (SCISEF) will be held at Simpson College on March 28, 1987. The two top high school exhibitors at this regional competition will earn trips to the International Science and Engineering Fair in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in May, as well as $500 college scholarships.

Science Notes - Laboratory Safety Workshop

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A three-hour workshop on laboratory safety will be offered at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Denver. The program is designed for science teachers at the secondary and college level but would be of interest to technical professionals as well.

Editor's Corner - New Assistant Editor, Carl W. Bollwinkel, Norris M. Durham

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

I am pleased to announce that beginning with this issue of the Iowa Science Teachers Journal we have a new assistant editor for biology. He is Dr. Norris M. Durham of the University of Northern Iowa Department of Sociology and Anthropology. As you read the note he has penned to you below, you will see that his interests are in biological anthropology with a particular medical emphasis. His previous editorial experience will be an asset to ISTJ.

Earth Science Teacher Excellent And Otherwise: Is There A Difference?, Kenneth Thompson, Darrel Hoff

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Teaching effectiveness is a much debated topic. Yager and Lunetta (1984) have suggested that the lack of teacher effectiveness is a part of the current crisis in science education. Hawley, et al. (1984) makes it clear that teachers are important determiners of student achievement, and Medley (1979) concurs, saying "The effect of schooling on the individual pupil depends to a considerable extent on how his teacher is." But how can teacher effectiveness be determined? Historically, teacher effectiveness has been judged to be a product of a variety of factors including personality types, teaching methods, classroom climate and teacher competencies. Others …

Science Notes - Teachers Urgently Needed In The Peace Corps

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Peace Corps has begun an intensive search for teaching professionals in math, science, vocational, elementary, physical and special education programs in 61 developing countries overseas.

Science Notes - American Agri-Women Sponsor Science Fair Project Competition, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The American Agri-Women, a coalition of farm, ranch and agri-business women, is sponsoring a competition for students interested in industrial agriculture. "Ag in the Classroom" has been designed to encourage junior and senior high school students to choose and complete a science fair project based on the production or use of an industrial crop.

Plant Part Puzzles, Kathleen Marvin, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A primary level lesson based on learning to know major plant parts is included in almost every elementary science textbook series. This lesson not only teaches the names of the organs of higher plants, but also offers an experience in classification using the learning cycle (Rubba, 1984). The plant part puzzles needed for this activity can be prepared easily from materials at hand and stored for reuse.

Science Notes - Fee Reduction For Iowa Students In Apprenticeship Research Program

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Secondary Student Training Programs (SSTP) fees have been reduced substantially for students who are Iowa residents.

Index To Volume 23

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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Iowa Academy Of Science Directory, 1986-87: Officers, Committees, And Membership Roster, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Board of Directors ... 4
Program Directors ... 5
Section Chairs ... 6
Section Vice Chairs ... 9
Committees ... 12
Award Recipients ... 29
Past Presidents ... 31
Membership Roster ... 32
Constitution and Bylaws ... 43
Editors ... 54
Meeting Dates ... 55

Science Notes - A Guided Tour Of The Heavens, Kerisa L. Chung

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

"The Heavens on Tape," two cassette tapes providing guided tours of the heavens for each of the four seasons have been developed by the nonprofit Astronomical Society of the Pacific.

Science Notes - Free Newsletter On Nuclear Science

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Re-actions, a free newsletter from the American Nuclear Society, is available to any educator interested in learning and teaching about the peaceful uses of the nuclear sciences.

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

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Science Notes - Lantz Summer Awards For Graduate Study In The Sciences

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The College of Natural Sciences of the University of Northern Iowa announces the availability of financial awards to pay tuition costs of graduate study during the 1987 summer session in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, science and science education.

The Keystone Project: A Cooperative In-Service Program, Sandra K. Abell, Edward L. Pizzini, Joe R. Moore

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Since receiving a federal grant in November 1985, 25 Keystone area educators have been working with AEA 1 consultants and University of Iowa science education specialists to expand the use of investigative activities in the science studies of Iowa students. The published results of their work, 27 units adaptable to upper elementary and junior high classes, are now available to other interested teachers. The following article by the project leaders (1) explains the workshop plan and purposes employed by the project participants, (2) describes the focus and creation of their final products, a repertoire of new science units, and (3) …

Science Notes - Course Guides For Model Rocketry

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Estes Industries is now offering three course guides for teaching model rocketry. The course guide "Model Rocketry in the Elementary School" was written by Dr. Herbert Simmons of Western Kentucky University.

Science Notes - Acid Rain Foundation Offers Resources, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A free, 12-page catalog of resources offered by the Acid Rain Foundation has been made available for interested teachers. The Acid Rain Foundation, a publicly supported, tax-exempt, non-advocacy organization, was founded to bring about a greater understanding of acid deposition and to help resolve the problem.

Science Notes - Plans Underway For 1987 Newmast Workshops, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Science Teachers Association, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are again jointly sponsoring the NEWMAST Honors Workshops Program.

Science Notes - List Of Children's Science Books Available, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Museum of Science Industry (Chicago) and the American Library Association have recently published a book entitled Museum of Science and Industry Basic List of Children's Science Books, 1986.