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Science Notes - Genzyme Corporation Offers Posters, Jonna M. Higgins
Science Notes - Genzyme Corporation Offers Posters, Jonna M. Higgins
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Genzyme Corporation is offering free, full-color posters on biotechnology subjects. A large, wall-size poster illustrates the process of cytokine signaling in the immune system, while a smaller poster depicts glycoprotein processing inhibitors and includes some descriptive text.
Science Notes - Flinn Scientific Offers Chemistry Demonstrations, Jonna M. Higgins
Science Notes - Flinn Scientific Offers Chemistry Demonstrations, Jonna M. Higgins
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Flinn Scientific is offering, free to educators, a series of demonstrations and experiments called Chem Fax. Chem Fax are designed to excite students' interest in chemistry and physical science while teaching them basic chemistry concepts.
Science Notes - Summer Research Opportunities At Department Of Energy National Laboratories And Technology Centers, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Summer Research Opportunities At Department Of Energy National Laboratories And Technology Centers, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Iowa science teachers have the opportunity to spend their summer doing research at one of the Department of Energy's 21 national laboratories or energy technology centers located throughout the country.
Science Notes - Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Dry Cells May Be Dangerous, Jonna M. Higgins
Science Notes - Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Dry Cells May Be Dangerous, Jonna M. Higgins
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The North Carolina Northwest Technical Assistance Center has issued a warning against using nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries when constructing "dead circuits." The wires almost instantaneously become hot enough to burn students' fingers, melt holes in plastic or ignite magnesium.
Science Notes - Careers-In-Geoscience Pamphlet Offered, Jonna M. Higgins
Science Notes - Careers-In-Geoscience Pamphlet Offered, Jonna M. Higgins
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The American Geological Institute is offering a full-color pamphlet titled "Careers in the Geosciences" free to educators. The publication describes the types of work geoscientists do, provides information about the training required of those wishing to enter this field and includes a section about the future availability of jobs in the geosciences.
Science Notes - Review: Earth, Darrel Hoff
Science Notes - Review: Earth, Darrel Hoff
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Kalmbach Publishing Co., the publisher of Astronomy magazine, has released the first issues of its new publication, Earth. This company has established a solid reputation for publishing the popular journal Astronomy. While the new publication is directed toward a general audience, its level of coverage and breadth of topics will make it a useful resource for earth-science teachers.
Science Notes - Elementary Science Teachers Section Receives Grant
Science Notes - Elementary Science Teachers Section Receives Grant
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Elementary Science Teachers Section of the Iowa Academy of Science received a $12,374.25 grant from the Iowa Space Grant Consortium, directed by Dr. Wallace Sanders, at Iowa State University. (Although administered by state groups, funds are from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.)
Editor's Corner - Beyond Environmental Awareness, Jonna M. Higgins
Editor's Corner - Beyond Environmental Awareness, Jonna M. Higgins
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
By now, most educated people must be aware that we are sitting on an environmental time bomb. Being aware of these problems is like knowing that a house is on fire somewhere in our city: we feel vaguely sad for those whose home is being destroyed, but the situation doesn't urgently demand our attention. We feel sure that someone else is taking care of the problem. Unfortunately, everyone seems to view our environmental difficulties as a fire in the distance - someone else's problem.
Comprehensive Examination In Physics, Timothy Cooney
Comprehensive Examination In Physics, Timothy Cooney
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The following exam has been developed over several years of physics teaching and research. It is designed to serve as the comprehensive final exam for graduating seniors completing physics at Northern University High School in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Astronomy Bulletin - The 1991 Summer Sky, P. Steven Leiker
Astronomy Bulletin - The 1991 Summer Sky, P. Steven Leiker
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Science Notes - Program For Leadership In Earth Systems Education Workshops
Science Notes - Program For Leadership In Earth Systems Education Workshops
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Program for Leadership in Earth Systems Education (PLESE) has announced its 1992 Summer Workshop program. The program will serve groups of teachers at two sites, Ohio State University in Columbus and the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.
Science Notes - Scholarships Available To Minority Students, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Scholarships Available To Minority Students, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The American Physical Society (APS) is once again offering "Corporate Sponsored Scholarships for Minority Undergraduate Students Who Major in Physics."
An Inexpensive And Collapsible Plant Growth Frame, Al Janulaw, Mat Keller
An Inexpensive And Collapsible Plant Growth Frame, Al Janulaw, Mat Keller
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This plant growth frame was designed for use in second and fourth grade classrooms as a part of National Science Foundation Grant TEI 8751303, Materials and Assistance for Science Teaching (MAST). We needed frames that were relatively inexpensive, could be made from locally available materials and would be easy to store when not in use. The frame is made from PVC pipe. The light source is a 48-inch, two-bulb shop light, using ordinary fluorescent tubes. A plug-in timer is used to control the time of illumination. Our first models included a plywood base, but some teachers have omitted this. The …
Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey
Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A visual survey of all nine major planets is a standard way of beginning a series of lessons in solar-system astronomy. One of the pitfalls of such a slide program is that the different worlds of the Solar System tend to blur together in students' minds. To separate my topics, I have prepared a set of title slides. The street sign motif underscores the theme of "touring" the Solar System.
The Need For Creativity In The Science Classroom, Lowell Wiele
The Need For Creativity In The Science Classroom, Lowell Wiele
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
To recognize the need for creativity in the classroom as one of the growing concerns in the educational community today is not difficult. When the various teaching methods in science are evaluated, the highly pronounced need for more creativity in science instruction is evident. Few teachers, it seems, experiment actively with teaching techniques and curriculum materials. Most find what works for them and stick with it, and, often, this means teaching science as a lecture course (with some group discussion and a few laboratory experiences). Beginning teachers tend to imitate the persons they considered to have been their best teachers. …
Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents
Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Easy Microscale Electrolysis Of Water, Marie C. Sherman
Easy Microscale Electrolysis Of Water, Marie C. Sherman
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The following is a quick, easy, visible demonstration which makes an eye-catching introduction to electrochemistry and electrolysis.
Technology Available To Iowa Teachers Through Area Education Agencies, Jack A. Gerlovich, Paul Joslin
Technology Available To Iowa Teachers Through Area Education Agencies, Jack A. Gerlovich, Paul Joslin
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Recently, we have, as a nation, come to realize the vital need for technology literacy among our citizens if we are to cope in a global society. Iowa educational leaders are striving to gain a competitive edge m this area. Working for this edge, the Iowa Department of Education has hired a technology consultant, and guides are being refined to help educators address the topic in their curricula. Standards have been adopted by the State Board of Education relative to telecommunications in Iowa classrooms.
Science Notes - Summer Workshops At Harvard University
Science Notes - Summer Workshops At Harvard University
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has announced the availability of two teacher workshops for the summer of 1991. Both workshops are continuations of ongoing projects designed to build teacher-agent networks to increase the use of activity-based science teaching across the United States.
Science Notes - Science Leadership Institute
Science Notes - Science Leadership Institute
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The National Science Supervisors Association is sponsoring a one-week institute for Science Leadership at Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville Campus from July 28 to August 2.
Science Notes - New Junior Academy Director
Science Notes - New Junior Academy Director
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Russ Wiley was recently appointed director of the Iowa Junior Academy of Science. He replaces Joe Moore who has left the state. Wiley is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Northern Iowa.
Editor's Corner - A Letter To The Editor: Commentary On A Recent Survey Of Iowa Chemistry Teachers, Erwin W. Richter
Editor's Corner - A Letter To The Editor: Commentary On A Recent Survey Of Iowa Chemistry Teachers, Erwin W. Richter
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
In the fall of 1989, I conducted a survey of chemistry teachers in the state of Iowa to gather information on the current conditions of chemistry teaching and the continuing education needs of chemistry teachers. This survey asked chemistry teachers about their training in science and chemistry, the percentage of students in their schools who elect to take chemistry, the text books in current use, the amount of time spent in laboratory experimentation and what they saw as their greatest need for update workshops.
Courting A Prairie??, Arnold H. Webster
Courting A Prairie??, Arnold H. Webster
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Bug Zoo, Martha Voyles, Deborah Charnetski
Bug Zoo, Martha Voyles, Deborah Charnetski
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
We envisioned a conversation something like this taking place at the dinner table of one of our students who had read a chapter on animal habitats that day in school. This imaginary conversation was the impetus for the idea of a classroom "bug zoo." Our goal was to supplement the school district's curriculum with activities that emphasized science process skills and promoted the enjoyment of science and scientific activity. Because we felt that the skills necessary for reading nonfiction are a critical aspect of science instruction, we were committed to using our district's text. We hoped our project would help …
Astronomy Bulletin - The 1991 Winter Sky, P. Steven Leiker
Astronomy Bulletin - The 1991 Winter Sky, P. Steven Leiker
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Science Notes - Environmental Issues Instruction Workshop
Science Notes - Environmental Issues Instruction Workshop
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Iowa educators have the opportunity to study Environmental Issues Instruction this year thanks to a grant from the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) act fund. The monies received will cover graduate tuition costs for educators enrolled in the program and part of the expenses of materials and room and board at instructional sites around the state.
Science Notes - Newmast And Newest Offer Honors Workshops For Teachers, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Newmast And Newest Offer Honors Workshops For Teachers, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) are sponsoring honors workshops for teachers in their NEWMAST and NEWEST programs.
Science Notes - National Energy Education Development Project, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - National Energy Education Development Project, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project. Launched by a Congressional Resolution in 1980, the project was designed to introduce or enhance energy education programs in all American schools.
Science Notes - Duracell Nsta Scholarship Competition, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Duracell Nsta Scholarship Competition, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Students wishing to compete for $30,000 in scholarships may enter the 1991 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 an opportunity to win up to $10,000 in college scholarships.