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Astronomy Bulletin - The Night Sky: May 15 To October 31, 1993, P. Steven Leiker
Astronomy Bulletin - The Night Sky: May 15 To October 31, 1993, P. Steven Leiker
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents
Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Science Notes - Summer Institutes For Middle Level Science Teachers, Jonna M. Higgins
Science Notes - Summer Institutes For Middle Level Science Teachers, Jonna M. Higgins
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Teachers of grades 5-9 are invited to apply to attend summer institutes at one of four college campuses nationwide. Participants in the APAST/NSTA/NSF program will learn new teaching techniques, increase science content knowledge and develop networks with creative teachers and science educators from across the nation. They will apply the results of education research to their teaching and improve their leadership skills.
Science Notes - Smokey Bear Fire Prevention Kits Available
Science Notes - Smokey Bear Fire Prevention Kits Available
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Kindergarten and primary grade teachers can now obtain free Smithsonian Institution/USDA Forest Service learning kits that celebrate Smokey Bear's golden anniversary.
Teaching The Nature Of Science, Gerald R. Walsh
Teaching The Nature Of Science, Gerald R. Walsh
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Early in my teaching career, I came to the conclusion that my colleagues did not approach science in the same manner as language arts, social studies or math teachers approached their subjects. While we were trying to "stuff' our students with all kinds of information of a specific nature, they focused upon producing a general literacy. They did not presume the majority of their students would one day become authors, mathematicians or social workers; instead they assumed that all students required communication skills within their respective subjects. Their mission seemed to be the promotion of literacy within the framework of …
Build-A-Body, Gail B. Wortmann
Build-A-Body, Gail B. Wortmann
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Human anatomy students may be given a creative challenge in cooperative learning by asking them to "Build-A-Body," using only their lab partners as sources for measurements. Allow them as much latitude as possible in design and construction. As a result, they will be more aware of the correct proportioning of the human body and will more fully appreciate the complexity inherent in the human form.
Science Notes - "Herpetoculture In The Classroom" Workshop, Amy L. Wall
Science Notes - "Herpetoculture In The Classroom" Workshop, Amy L. Wall
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Herpetoculture, the keeping and captive propagation of reptiles and amphibians, will be the topic of two workshops designed for K-12 teachers this summer in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The workshops will cover an array of topics focusing on the responsible care and maintenance of reptiles in schools.
Science Notes - The Secret Of Life, Elizabeth B. Sharpe
Science Notes - The Secret Of Life, Elizabeth B. Sharpe
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
An eight-part public television series, The Secret of Life, will begin in fall 1993. Originating from WBGH-TV of Boston, this NOV A series will explore advances in the science of molecular biology. It will show how this "new biology" is transforming agriculture, industry, medicine and our perception of the world.
Science Notes - Nabt Publishes Dna Safety Guidelines
Science Notes - Nabt Publishes Dna Safety Guidelines
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Working with DNA and Bacteria in Precollege Science Classrooms, a new publication from the National Association of Biology Teachers, will help educators who wish to integrate biotechnology into their classrooms.
Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents
Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Iowanet Update, Jack Gerlovich, Paul Joslin
Iowanet Update, Jack Gerlovich, Paul Joslin
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
"How come space is so dark if it is occupied by trillions of stars that are all so bright like our Sun?" asked a Des Moines second grader. His question was answered by three very different people: a physics teacher, a high school physics student and a retired attorney. All gave slightly different answers; the student received a rich and immediate response to a question that could not be answered with local school resources. This student's opportunity was made possible by his school's participation in the IOWANET computer conferencing network. The following article will help teachers understand and appreciate the …
Science Notes - Inserting A Wire Through A Cork Or Rubber Stopper
Science Notes - Inserting A Wire Through A Cork Or Rubber Stopper
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Christy Cargille of the Institute for Chemical Education (ICE) Headquarters staff has found a convenient way to insert a wire through a rubber cork or stopper. The method, illustrated below, requires only a hypodermic needle.
Science Notes - Ice Offers Science Workshops For Teachers
Science Notes - Ice Offers Science Workshops For Teachers
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Teachers and supervisors from kindergarten through college are invited to take part in programs that will be offered by the Institute for Chemical Education (ICE).
Science Notes - Toyota/Nsta Tapestry Grants, Jonna M. Higgins
Science Notes - Toyota/Nsta Tapestry Grants, Jonna M. Higgins
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Grants allowing teachers to implement innovative environmental and physical science projects are being offered by TAPESTRY (Toyota's Appreciation Program for Excellence to Science Teachers Reaching Youth).
Science Notes - Duracell-Nsta Scholarship Competition, Jonna M. Higgins
Science Notes - Duracell-Nsta Scholarship Competition, Jonna M. Higgins
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Students wishing to compete for $30,000 in scholarships may enter the 1993 Duracell NSTA Scholarship Competition. Sponsored by Duracell U.S.A. and administered by the National Science Teachers Association, the competition offers students in grades nine through twelve have an opportunity to win up to $10,000 in college scholarships.
Science Notes - "Excellence In Polymer Education" Award
Science Notes - "Excellence In Polymer Education" Award
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
To recognize the efforts of secondary and junior high school chemistry teachers who help students meet the challenges and responsibilities of living in a technological age, the Polymer Education Committee (POLYED) of the American Chemical Society sponsors the “Award for Excellence in Polymer Education by a Junior High or High School Chemistry Teacher."
Science Notes - Coalition Distributes Eclipse Safety Information
Science Notes - Coalition Distributes Eclipse Safety Information
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
On May 10, 1994, North America will experience an annular eclipse of the sun. Because looking directly at the sun at any time can cause severe eye damage, including blindness, a coalition of ten eye care, safety and astronomy organizations has been formed to tell people everywhere how to avoid injuring their eyes during the eclipse.
Science Notes - American Astronomical Society Teacher Resource Agents
Science Notes - American Astronomical Society Teacher Resource Agents
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The American Astronomical Society Teacher Resource Agent Program invites teachers to apply for four-week summer institutes during the summer of 1994. The institutes will be held at Loyola University in Chicago, Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and University of Maryland at College Park.
Science Notes - Natural History Potpourri Workshops
Science Notes - Natural History Potpourri Workshops
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Natural History Workshops are scheduled at the Conservation Education Center (Springbrook) for the weeks of June 12-17 and 19-24, 1994. The Potpourri of topics includes: birds, trees, rocks, prairie plants and pond life. The week-long sessions will include field trips, lecture/discussions, slide talks and participation in activities which link the content topics to classroom activities.
Science Notes - Excellence In Science And Mathematics Teaching Awards, Jonna M. Higgins
Science Notes - Excellence In Science And Mathematics Teaching Awards, Jonna M. Higgins
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The 1993 Iowa recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching have been announced. Cindy Earlene Roberts of Lake View Auburn Community Schools was selected as the awardee in the Elementary Science category. The awardee in the Secondary Science category was Hector Ibarra of West Branch Middle School.
Science Notes - Nabt Grant Focuses On Student Research
Science Notes - Nabt Grant Focuses On Student Research
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The National Association of Biology Teachers' project, Encouraging High School Student Research in Biology through Teacher-Scientist Partnerships, is accepting applications for nationwide field testing to begin in the fall of 1994. The project is funded by a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation.
Science Notes - Grants Available For Physiology Research
Science Notes - Grants Available For Physiology Research
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The American Physiological Society (APS) is sponsoring a program to provide high school science teachers with experience in physiology research. Each grant supports the involvement of a high school teacher in an ongoing research program at an APS member's laboratory.
Science Notes - Bonnett Receives Conservation Achievement Award, Jonna M. Higgins
Science Notes - Bonnett Receives Conservation Achievement Award, Jonna M. Higgins
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Barbara Bonnett was recently named a 1993 Conservation Achievement Award winner by the Iowa Wildlife Federation for her work in Conservation Education. Bonnett, a Burlington elementary school teacher, is currently an Associate Director of the Environmental Issues Instruction (eii) program, which builds ecological foundations in order to prepare students to take responsible environmental action.
Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Executive Board & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Adding Fizz To Your Science Classroom, Andrea L. Skrukrud, Angela B. Sharpe, Wendy M. Stevens
Adding Fizz To Your Science Classroom, Andrea L. Skrukrud, Angela B. Sharpe, Wendy M. Stevens
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Have you found that your science classes just skip from unit to unit? Do you want to get away from science lessons that stress vocabulary and memorization of facts? Are you pondering how to get your students more involved in science? These were some of the questions we thought about when we designed hands-on experiences in science for upper elementary students. According to the National Research Council in Fulfilling the Promise, Biology Education in the Nation's Schools, future curriculum goals for both elementary and secondary science teaching will emphasize hands-on exploration by the students, the development of skills in observation, …
Science Notes - Spring Msta Conference, Elizabeth B. Sharpe
Science Notes - Spring Msta Conference, Elizabeth B. Sharpe
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Minnesota Science Teachers Association extends an invitation to all Iowa teachers to attend its 1993 spring conference ''Enjoy a 'Southern Exposure.'" Sessions will be held in Rochester, Minnesota, May 6-8.