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New Biology Book For Teachers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A new book, Creative Biology Teaching, by Delma Harding, Roger Volker, and David Fagle is just off the Iowa State University Press. The book was designed to help teachers solve the everyday problems they meet in the classroom and in the field, and to make them aware of the exciting challenges that exist in teaching modem biology.

High School And College Physics - Can We Match Impedances?, Herbert Priestley

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Enrollments in high school and college physics have been declining in a serious fashion over the past few years. As a result, it is estimated that probably less than 10 per cent of the present national population has any experience in physics.

Summary Of The Elementary Section Of The Fall Ists Meeting, Eloise Soy

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Mr. D. Louis Finsand, elementary science consultant for Malcolm Price Laboratory School, Cedar Falls, was the speaker for the first session of the elementary meeting. His topic was "Science Integration: Using the National Programs with Your Science Curriculum."

Supreme Court Voids "Anti-Evolution" Law

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The United States Supreme Court has handed down a decision declaring unconstitutional the Arkansas statute prohibiting the teaching of evolution in the state's public schools. The National Science Teachers Association and the National Education Association filed a brief as amici curiae in support of the appellants, Mrs. Susan Epperson and H. H. Blanchard.

A Different Approach To The Study Of Pressure-Volume Relationship Of Gases, Harold Wengert

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

One of the problems in teaching science for general education is that all too often the ideas and concepts are given to the prospective learner before he has had an opportunity to wrestle with them himself.

Open Letter To Science Teachers: Let's Reflect For A Moment . . . ., Lynn W. Glass

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Did you greet eager, inquisitive students last September that for some reason unknown to you became inactive and bored by May? What possibly is the cause for the decline in student enthusiasm?

A Summary Of A Survey Of Science Taught In Hampton Elementary Schools, Kenneth E. Moeller

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In 1957 the Russians put an artificial satellite into orbit. Since that time science education in the United States has been experiencing a steady change. This change has not only been in course name and content but also in new methods of science teaching. The role of the science teacher is most important in the teaching of the new science materials. The instructor must be able to guide and direct the activities of the students, not just spew forth information. Often in the past, the instructor has taught as he had been taught. Most courses now are developed along these …

Nsta Science Source Book For Junior High Available

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

"A Universe to Explore," a source book resulting from a joint project of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Teachers Association, features illustrated lessons in space science that have been successfully performed by junior high school students.

Nsta Annual Meeting In Cincinnati March 13-17

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The NSTA Annual Meeting (formerly called the annual convention) will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 13-17. The theme is: "Science Teaching Toward the World We Want."

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Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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An Accurate Method For The Determination Of Surface Area, Larry L. Schenken

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Many times it is necessary for teachers or students to determine the surface area of irregular objects (e.g., leaves) during laboratory investigations. The usual procedure involves laboriously tracing the outline of the object on graph paper, counting the number of square units on the paper, and then adding some "fudge factor" to estimate partially encircled squares.

Open Letter To Science Teachers, Clifford G. Mccollum

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Our responsibilities as science educators have never been greater than they are today." I know personally that such a statement has been made regularly since the 1930s, and I suspect it was commonplace some before that. These responsibilities have had various emphases identified as the reason for their being. The emphases have included such applications as those made to industry, engineering, medicine, warfare, and space exploration.

Nsta Science Source Book For Junior High Teachers Available

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

"A Universe to Explore," a source book resulting from a joint project of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Teachers Association, features illustrated lessons in space science that have been successfully performed by junior high school students.

The Ias Bulletin, V2n5, November 1968, Iowa Academy Of Science

IAS Bulletin

In this issue:

--- Board of Directors Meeting at UNI
--- Visiting Scientist Program to be Revived
--- Speakers Bureau Directory to be Developed
--- Third Articulation Conference Passes Resolution
--- Membership and Dues Information
--- Local Arrangements Committees at Work
--- Academy Representatives to Attend AAAS Convention
--- Research Funds Still Available
--- AAPT Selects New Officers
--- ISTS Notes
--- Participation Form
--- Registration for Inclusion
--- IAS Address Changes and Corrections

The Ias Bulletin, V2n4, September 1968, Iowa Academy Of Science

IAS Bulletin

In this issue:

--- New Cover for the Bulletin
--- Corrections and Additions to the Membership List
--- 1969 Meetings Scheduled for Cedar Falls
--- IAS Dues Cover the Calendar Year
--- Proceedings for 1966 Ready
--- Academy Board to Meet
--- Fall Meeting AAPT
--- Our New President
--- Committee to Review the Academy Constitution
--- Collins Radio First Corporate Member
--- Professor Margaret Black Honored
--- Third Articulation Conference Scheduled for October 11 and 12 in Fort Dodge
--- Research Funds Available
--- 1967 Articulation Conference Report from Panel on Relations Between Physics and Mathematics
--- Science Teachers …

The Ias Bulletin, V2n3, May 1968, Iowa Academy Of Science

IAS Bulletin

In this issue:

--- Eightieth Session Held at Wartburg
--- Committee Reports and Membership List
--- AAAS Research Funds Available
--- Third Articulation Conference Scheduled
--- Surplus Volumes of Proceedings Available
--- Walnut Seedlings Donated to Academy Farm
--- Vice-President Rogers off to Venezuela
--- A Note From President Carlander

The Eightieth Session Of The Iowa Academy Of Science And The Thirty-Sixth Convention Of The Iowa Junior Academy Of Science, April 19-20, 1968 [Pamphlet], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

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The Eightieth Session Of The Iowa Academy Of Science And The Thirty-Sixth Convention Of The Iowa Junior Academy Of Science, April 19-20, 1968 [Program], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

No abstract provided.

The Ias Bulletin, V2n2, March 1968, Iowa Academy Of Science

IAS Bulletin

In this issue:

--- Features pf the Eightieth Session
--- Special Reminder to Program Participants
--- Junior Academy's Thirty-Sixth Convention
--- Awards and Recognition
--- Equipment and Book Displays
--- Proceedings Progress and Problems
--- Science Teachers Short Course a Success
--- More Regional ISTS Meetings
--- Reports from Second Articulation Conference Available
--- Motel Information
--- Pre-Registration

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Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Open Letter From The Executive Secretary, Robert W. Hanson

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

One year ago this space was occupied by an open letter from then President Martin Grant. Dr. Grant is no longer with us, having succumbed June 28 from multiple myeoloma after a long and painful illness. His contributions to the objectives of the Academy through a lifetime of scholarship will stand as a memorial to a great man.

Science And Math Teaching Awards

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Nomination forms for the annual Iowa Academy of Science Recognition of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching Awards are now available.

Dates To Remember

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A list of some science-related conventions occurring in 1968-69.

Frontiers In Physical Science, William R. Savage

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

With the fast pace and rapid development of physical science, it is possible for the student to believe that no new problems remain which will require his attention. One may come to the conclusion that no challenging problems remain or that the challenges of today will be solved tomorrow. It is important to regard physical science as a human endeavor with a .future and broad scope. The frontiers exist and are easily described and recognized in all areas.

Rationale For Sequence Of High School Science Courses: Argument For Change, James M. Moulton

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In this time of rapidly evolving curricula, it is, I fear, redundant and presumptuous for a professor of biology to comment upon secondary school education. This is particularly so if he lacks experience in the problems of secondary school administration and teaching as does the present author. The problems of adequate preparation and appealing to student interests that one encounters at the college and university levels among relatively highly selected students are magnified many, many times at the high school level.

Writing And Evaluating The Laboratory Report, David N. West

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

All too often the time-consuming duties of classroom instruction cause laboratory evaluation to take on a minor role. Publishers also have added to this dilemma by burgeoning the market with fill-in-the-blank type laboratory manuals. This paper shows how proper orientation of the student in his laboratory reporting encourages communication skills that include the ability to interpret, analyze, and transmit facts and ideas graphically and in writing. A cognitive approach to the evaluation of these communicative skills may not eliminate paper grading but it will do much toward making it briefer and more productive.

Elementary Science Workshops

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The State Department of Public Instruction and the University of Northern Iowa are cooperatively sponsoring a series of elementary science workshops during the academic year 1968- 1969.

Back Cover

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Open Letter To Iowa Science Teachers' Journal, Ken Carlander

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

While this Journal is specifically designed for the Science Teaching Section of the Iowa Academy of Science, it is sent to each member of the Academy and each member is welcome to submit articles or suggestions.