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Science Notes - Legislative Update

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The $25 "bounty" provided to Iowa schools for each student enrolled in chemistry, physics and advanced physics or chemistry courses will no longer be provided to schools under H.F. 532.

Science Calendar

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Changes In Science Enrollments And Graduation Requirements In Iowa Public High Schools, 1973-1983, Jack A. Gerlovich

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In recent years, public education has received stringent criticism for its performance in producing students who have a very low level of competency in some subjects (National Commission on Excellence in Education, 1983). The media and various professional organizations have conceded that students in the United States have, in recent years, performed poorly in science when compared with students from other developed nations (Jacobson and Doran, 1985). Alleged reasons for poor performance on the part of U.S. students include shortage of qualified teachers, apathetic or negative public attitude toward schools, changing sociological and educational roles of the parent and ~ …

Science Notes - Conservation Education Center Summer Course Offerings, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Eight different content courses relating to the environment will be offered in June and July at the Conservation Education Center in Springbrook State Park near Guthrie Center; Iowa. The Education Center; which has air-conditioned dormitories, dining hall and lounge building, and classrooms, is located in a wooded area with nearby ponds and prairie remnants.

Science Notes - Statewide Summer 4-H Camps, Kerisa L. Chung

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

4-H camping is for those who enjoy the outdoors, like to learn, like to meet new people, and like to make new friends. A variety of camping experiences are planned throughout the summer. Camps offered include Goin' Fishin' Camps 1 and 2, Family Backpacking Camp, Camp Compute, Soccer Camp, Photography Camp, Wilderness Canoe 'Irek, and many more exciting camping opportunities. These camps are scheduled throughout June, July and August.

Science Notes - Earth Science Field Program For Teachers June 15 - July 9, Kerisa L. Chung

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This program is designed for twenty teachers (elementary, middle or senior high). No previous courses in earth science are required. The staff will pay particular attention to the individual science experiences of the students so that those having little training in geology will feel comfortable working with those who may be at a different level of understanding.

Science Notes - Focus On Excellence Series, Kerisa L. Chung

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The results of the National Science Teachers Association Search for Excellence in Science Education are found in the Focus on Excellence Series. The series identifies and evaluates exemplary science programs, and includes criteria for excellent programs and suggestions for improving science in your school.

Science Calendar

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Editor's Corner - Ias Board Forms New Elementary Science Teaching Section, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Many Iowa science educators and I have been concerned about the limited opportunities for Iowa elementary teachers to become professionally involved in science education at the state level.

Are We Buying Our Science Students?, Jack A. Gerlovich

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In recent years, several reports have addressed perceived crises in science education in the United States, including:

A Nation at Risk. Produced by the National Commission on Excellence in Education, USOE, Washington, D. C., 1983;

Science and Mathematics in the Schools: Report of a Convocation produced by the National Academy of Sciences, 1982;

Fifty State Survey of Initiative in Science, Mathematics and Computer Education, produced by the Education Commission of the states, Denver, Colorado, 1983.

Science Notes - Iowa Student Attends World Symposium, Kerisa L. Chung

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Rod Hauser from Marshalltown High School, Iowa's representative to the 1985 National Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium was among seven students selected to represent the United States at the World Symposium in London, England, in July.

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 1986 summer session in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, science, and science education.

Science Notes - National Youth World Of Water Awards, Kerisa L. Chung

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Marine Educators Association (NMEA), a professional organization of educators representing all levels and disciplines of education, in conjunction with the Marine Technology Society, announces the third annual National Youth World of Water Awards.

Editor's Corner - Letter To The Editor: Image Versus Reality, James J. Hungerford

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

When reading a recent issue of the Kappan, I came across an article which made such significant points that I would like to call them to the attention of Iowa science teachers. Evidence indicates many political and community leaders subscribe to images of reality that have little to do with the available evidence about the nature of public education.

Iowa Science Teacher Section Fall Conference, 1985, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

--- Featured Speaker: George Vanerkurr
--- Iowa Academy of Science 1985-86 Officers
--- Sessions
--- Iowa Science Teachers Outstanding Service Award for 1985: Roy D. Unruh
--- Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching 1985: Donald A. Schaefer
--- Iowa Academy of Science Excellence in Science Teaching Awards, Spring 1985
--- Exhibitors
--- 1985 Fall Conference Committee

Iowa Academy Of Science Directory, 1985-86: Officers, Committees, And Membership Roster, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Board of Directors ... 3
Program Directors ... 4
Section Chairs ... 5
Section Vice Chairs ... 8
Committees ... 11
Award Recipients ... 28
Past Presidents ... 30
Membership Roster ... 32

The Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science April 27-28, 1984 [Program, 96th Meeting], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

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Program Abstracts, 96th Session, Iowa Academy Of Science, April 27-28 1984, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

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

The Stars In April

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This sky chart is a monthly feature of McDonald Observatory News, published by the University of Texas at Austin.

Science Notes - Iowa Environmental Education Field Station Announces New Program

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

An extensive program of educational experiences at the Iowa Conservation Education Center located at Springbrook State Park near Guthrie Center, Iowa, is being planned by the Iowa Conservation Commission and the University of Northern Iowa. The Environmental Education Field Station program will provide a variety of learning activities for a broad audience. The program for summer 1985 is designed for teachers and naturalists.

Science Calendar

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Mathematics And Science Education Pays Off, Jack A. Gerlovich

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Many states have implemented legislation in an effort to improve science and mathematics education in our nation's schools. Last year; the Iowa General Assembly enacted House File #532. The bill established several innovative state programs designed to encourage greater emphasis in the study of mathematics and science. Three of these programs were to be administered by the Iowa College Aid Commission, and had direct influence on K-12 science courses, teachers, and prospective teachers.

Science Notes - Biochemistry Computer Disks, James L. Kelly

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Bio-Learning Systems of Jericho, New York, has developed and released a series of computer learning disks related to biochemistry.

Science Notes - Workshop Presented In Conjunction With Ists Conference

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Cooperation between four Iowa universities fostered a unique elementary science workshop held in conjunction with the Iowa Science Teachers Section of the Iowa Academy of Science fall conference.

Science Notes - Nsta Adopts Standards For The Preparation And Certification Of Secondary School Science Teachers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In July, the NSTA Board of Directors adopted a statement of "Recommended Standards for the Preparation and Certification of Secondary School Teachers of Science." The document was built upon the work of the NSTA teacher education committee, which developed similar statements for the elementary, middle school, and junior high two years ago. Writing and designing of the final document was accomplished by William C. Ritz and Kenneth R. Mechling, NSTA directors of teacher education; Ronald Cleminson, AETS president; and Bettye Sue Tubertini, teacher education committee member.

Science Notes - Nasa Workshops

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This past summer, 200 selected science and mathematics teachers participated in NASA Educational Workshops for Mathematics and Science Teachers (NEWMAST).

Editor's Corner - Missing Persons Found, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The last issue of ISTJ carried the editorial titled "Missing Editors, Referees and Writers." As this issue goes to press, I have found a staff of dedicated science educators who will serve as assistant editors, a group of interested referees and a number of people who have promised to write. Our new staff of assistant editors is listed on the facing page.

Spring Flowers Crossword Puzzle, D. Louis Finsand, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The clues for this crossword puzzle are all common names of spring wild flowers. In order to complete the puzzle it will be necessary to use part of the scientific name of the spring flower.