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"Thought Alert" . . . To Iowa Science Teachers
"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
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
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
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.
Union Slough - An Outdoor Classroom, Mary Rosaire Heinowski
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
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
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
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Open Letter From The Short Course Coordinator, Donald L. Biggs
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
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
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
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
Cover - Journal Staff; Journal Information; Academy Officers; Ists Officers
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Academic Freedom For High School Students, Donald Schmidt
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Valeri Halverson, President; Michael O'Banion, Treasurer; Linda Weiss, Secretary; and Larry Williams, Vice-President.
Application For Membership; Back Cover
Application For Membership; Back Cover
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.