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"Thought Alert" . . . To Iowa Science Teachers Jan 1967

"Thought Alert" . . . To Iowa Science Teachers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Start to prepare now to present a paper to the Science Teacher's section of the Spring Meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science.


A Comparison Of The Abilities Of Secondary Teachers And Students To Understand Science (A Follow-Up Study), Donald J. Schmidt Jan 1967

A Comparison Of The Abilities Of Secondary Teachers And Students To Understand Science (A Follow-Up Study), Donald J. Schmidt

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A comparison of the level of understanding of science between secondary teachers and students was made by P. E. Miller in 1962. The measuring instrument used was the Test On Understanding Science (TOUS), Cooley & Klopfer 1961. The science teachers were compared with groups of secondary students in grades seven through twelve.


New Books Jan 1967

New Books

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This review section is a compilation of selections of new materials from the various publishers. It is anticipated that this approach will continue to help science educators keep abreast of current additions in curriculum materials.


From The Editor Jan 1967

From The Editor

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

If the Iowa Science Teachers' Journal is to serve the membership of the Academy as well as it could, more members must send articles, news items, dates for the calendar, and other material for inclusion in the issues.


Back Cover Jan 1967

Back Cover

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


Union Slough - An Outdoor Classroom, Mary Rosaire Heinowski Jan 1967

Union Slough - An Outdoor Classroom, Mary Rosaire Heinowski

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Biology teachers frequently can make use of community resources to develop nature appreciation and stress its recreational value. In Kossuth County, Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge gives the schools in the vicinity an excellent opportunity to do this if used as an outdoor classroom.


Rearing Snakes From Eggs, John L. Williams Jan 1967

Rearing Snakes From Eggs, John L. Williams

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The incubation of snake eggs is an interesting and enjoyable project. It can be done with a minimum of easy-to-acquire equipment and with little work on your part other than periodic checks on the condition of the incubator.


A Course Outline For One Semester 10th Grade Chemistry, Robert James Jan 1967

A Course Outline For One Semester 10th Grade Chemistry, Robert James

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Unit I : Introduction to chemistry and how chemists work.


Cover - Ias & Ists Officers, Directors And Chairpersons - Ist Journal Information - Table Of Contents Jan 1967

Cover - Ias & Ists Officers, Directors And Chairpersons - Ist Journal Information - Table Of Contents

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


Open Letter From The Short Course Coordinator, Donald L. Biggs Jan 1967

Open Letter From The Short Course Coordinator, Donald L. Biggs

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

It is once again my pleasure to inform the membership that the Science Teacher's Short Course is almost ready to go, and to issue my cordial in invitation for each of you to come and bring a friend. The planning on the campus is sufficiently advanced to permit the publication the program in this issue of the journal.


Determination Of Enzyme Activity, Carl R. Gochnauer Jan 1967

Determination Of Enzyme Activity, Carl R. Gochnauer

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Purpose: To show the enzyme activity of diastase upon starch by viscosity measurements.


Iowa State Offers Summer Research Programs For Teachers Jan 1967

Iowa State Offers Summer Research Programs For Teachers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Iowa State University is now accepting applications for two programs of summer research participation in 1967.


Open Letter From The Chairman Of Science Talent Search, Joe D. Woods Jan 1966

Open Letter From The Chairman Of Science Talent Search, Joe D. Woods

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In 1947 the Iowa Science Talent Search Committee of the Iowa Academy of Science was organized under the leadership of Dr. F. E. Brown, to seek out promising young science students, and encourage them. Science Clubs of America had been encouraging the formation of state science talent searches since 1942. The Iowa Committee and thirty-four other states also conduct searches in cooperation with Science Clubs of America.


Cover - Journal Staff; Journal Information; Academy Officers; Ists Officers Jan 1966

Cover - Journal Staff; Journal Information; Academy Officers; Ists Officers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.


Academic Freedom For High School Students, Donald Schmidt Jan 1966

Academic Freedom For High School Students, Donald Schmidt

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

To make an attempt to find out what the effects of a little more academic freedom might have on some students, the following study was conducted.


An Introductory Course In Summer Field Biology, Virginia Jeffries Jan 1966

An Introductory Course In Summer Field Biology, Virginia Jeffries

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

For more than a quarter of a century, the writer has been sharing science experiences in field biology with students - kindergarten through grade twelve - in the public schools of Iowa. This experience in teaching science to a wide variety of age groups, together with observations of student interests in science over the years have led the writer to believe as do Benton and Werner in their book Principles of Field Biology and Ecology when they say that "The world of nature is too great to encompass in a single book or a single lifetime; but no study is …


Putting Science Back Together: The Teacher's Role, Walter R. Hearn Jan 1966

Putting Science Back Together: The Teacher's Role, Walter R. Hearn

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The exponential growth of science, with its continuing fragmentation into separate sciences, is familiar to all of us. About 1000 specialties appear on the current list published annually by NSF for use with the National Register of Scientific and Technical Personnel.


Representative To Umrel; Board Of Directors Meet Jan 1966

Representative To Umrel; Board Of Directors Meet

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

President Chellevold has appointed Dr. Robert Yager to continue as the representative of the Academy on the Iowa Council for the Upper Midwest Regional Educational Laboratory.


Board Of Directors Meet Jan 1966

Board Of Directors Meet

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The fall meeting of the Academy’s Board of Directors occurred on November 5 in Iowa City.


A Regional Bscs Conference Jan 1966

A Regional Bscs Conference

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Plans are being formulated for a Regional Meeting of the National Association of Biology Teachers.


In-Science Training For Bscs Special Materials Jan 1966

In-Science Training For Bscs Special Materials

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A program for in-service training in the use of B.S.C.S, Special Materials is to be offered.


Review - An Introduction To Modern Chemistry Jan 1966

Review - An Introduction To Modern Chemistry

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This is a 206 page paperback giving an excellent introduction to modern chemistry for those who presently have a general background in chemistry and physics.


Review - The Metaphysical Foundations Of Modern Physical Science Jan 1966

Review - The Metaphysical Foundations Of Modern Physical Science

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This modern classic in the philosophy of science describes and analyzes the greatest revolution in the history of Western thought - the shift from the medieval to the modern view of man's place in the universe.


Regional Director Active Jan 1966

Regional Director Active

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

For the first time in the history of ISTS, regional directors were in attendance at the fall board meeting of ISTS.


News And Notes - Ists Business Jan 1966

News And Notes - Ists Business

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

All minutes of ISTS executive meetings and meeting of the board of directors will be mailed to the members of this section only.


News And Notes - More Articles Needed From All Members Of The Academy Jan 1966

News And Notes - More Articles Needed From All Members Of The Academy

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The IST Journal is intended to be a Journal for all teaching levels. We will welcome more contributions from the elementary teachers and especially the college teachers.


News And Notes - Ists Members Jan 1966

News And Notes - Ists Members

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

All persons wishing to be a member of the Science Teaching Section should contact Mr. Robert Cook, Science Education, University of Iowa, with such a request.


News And Notes - Fall Meeting A Success Jan 1966

News And Notes - Fall Meeting A Success

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Mr. Tom Scott of Des Moines Roosevelt is to be congratulated for a fine fall program.


Introducing The Ijas Officers Jan 1966

Introducing The Ijas Officers

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Valeri Halverson, President; Michael O'Banion, Treasurer; Linda Weiss, Secretary; and Larry Williams, Vice-President.


Application For Membership; Back Cover Jan 1966

Application For Membership; Back Cover

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.