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Editor's Corner - A Letter To The Editor: National Science Foundation Opportunities For Teachers, Paul D. Jones
Editor's Corner - A Letter To The Editor: National Science Foundation Opportunities For Teachers, Paul D. Jones
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Hey, Iowa science and math teachers! Are you aware of the many possibilities for study available with National Science Foundation (NSF) funding? Each spring, I browse through the Foundation's catalog of summer programs and apply to the ones that look interesting.
Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey
Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Here are two brief demonstrations that I find useful in teaching planetary astronomy. The latter was inspired by a segment on the Nova series of public television programs, which is always a source of ideas for visually presenting science.
Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey
Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The concept of orbiting bodies is complicated by the fact that no real system exists--be it satellite and planet, planet and sun, of binary stars--in which one object revolves around the center of the other. Rather, both bodies revolve about a common center of mass. The idea of center of mass enters into discussions of dynamics throughout an astronomy course or unit, beginning with the motions of the Solar System and recurring in analyses of stellar systems and of galaxies
Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey
Astronomy Resources, Thomas Hockey
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Understanding why an orbiting satellite neither travels in a straight line away from the body about which it is revolving, nor falls inward toward it, is an important concept in both astronomy and physics. Demonstrating an orbit in a classroom is made difficult by the Earth's gravity. The Earth's gravity can be used, along with simple kitchenware, to create a model of a planetary or satellite orbit.
Visualization, Ed Harris
Visualization, Ed Harris
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
In pockets of deep prehistory, humans made the first marks on their world. Those marks were completely new images, images that had not existed before. The painting and tooling on stone walls recorded and attempted to explain human interaction with the world. Languages, alphabets, systems of numbers and physical structures came much later. Each new tool eventually became interconnected with the others to produce more complex means of studying, recording and building the human-world relationship. These pockets of activity moved, merged, divided or died. The accumulations of perceptions, knowledge and technology continued to mix and reconnect.
Creative Cooperation Through Competition, Gail B. Wortmann, Peggy L. Steffen, Theodore L. Buttel
Creative Cooperation Through Competition, Gail B. Wortmann, Peggy L. Steffen, Theodore L. Buttel
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The competition includes a division for fourth through sixth grades and a division for seventh and eighth grades. Our district contains nine elementary schools and one junior high. With such a large district, we have over 400 contestants. The competition takes place in the afternoons of two school days, which releases teachers to help in supervision and allows students to be dismissed at the regular time. This helps ensure large attendance and avoids after-school transportation problems.
Science Notes - University Of Iowa 1989-90 Museum Programs, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - University Of Iowa 1989-90 Museum Programs, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The University of Iowa's Museum of Natural History is continuing its series of programs for students and teachers. "Field Trips" and "Animal Tales: Stories for Children" are ongoing programs open to the public.
Science Notes - Newsletter Available From P.E.A.C.E., Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Newsletter Available From P.E.A.C.E., Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
People for Ecological Awareness and Conservation Ethics (P.E.A.C.E.) has made its bi-monthly newsletter, The P.E.A.C.E. Connection available to anyone "concerned with our environmental quality of life."
Science Notes - Energy Information Sources For School Children Available
Science Notes - Energy Information Sources For School Children Available
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
An update of the National Energy Information Center's (NEIC) "Selected Source of Energy-Related Material for School Children and Educators" is now available.
Winter's One, Two Low Blow, Marjorie F. Vargas
Winter's One, Two Low Blow, Marjorie F. Vargas
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
The Breakfast Food Challenge: Helping To Meet Personal Needs In The Science Classroom, Harold R. Hungerford, Kevin C. Wise
The Breakfast Food Challenge: Helping To Meet Personal Needs In The Science Classroom, Harold R. Hungerford, Kevin C. Wise
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
One of the four Project Synthesis goal clusters for science education focuses on meeting the personal needs of students who are maturing in a scientific/technological society. Many existing science programs fall short in this regard, particularly if teachers are seriously interested in changing learner behavior for the better. One component of learner behavior that is highly consistent with the personal needs goal cluster of Project Synthesis is helping students become more intelligent consumers in a scientific society.
Woodrow Wilson National Science Leadership Program: Princeton, 1989, Paul D. Jones
Woodrow Wilson National Science Leadership Program: Princeton, 1989, Paul D. Jones
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
"Gee, Dad, Princeton! Do you realize that Einstein was at Princeton?" This is what my son said as I read my acceptance letter from the Woodrow Wilson Institute. I thought of his words as I turned off the highway onto Nassau Avenue in the heart of the Princeton campus. The old ivy-covered buildings interspersed with new modern research facilities are my idea of what a college campus should look like. After finding my dorm and getting settled in, I began to explore and to learn about my colleagues. The group consisted of people from all over the United States, truly …
A Message From Your New State Science Consultant, W. Tony Heiting
A Message From Your New State Science Consultant, W. Tony Heiting
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This opportunity to introduce myself through the pages of the Iowa Science Teachers Journal causes me to feel a bit of nostalgia. Years ago, I was editor of this journal. Approximately one month ago, I filled the position of State Science Consultant, replacing Jack Gerlovich, who is now on the faculty at Drake University. For the past 12 years, I was on contract from the University of Iowa to the Iowa Energy Policy Council (now the Energy Bureau of the Department of Natural Resources).
Science Notes - Natural History Potpourri Workshop, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Science Notes - Natural History Potpourri Workshop, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Teachers have indicated a need for a week-long workshop dealing with basic natural history topics such as trees, prairie flowers, birds, pond animals and rocks. These topics will be explored via field trips, classroom presentations and application activities during week-long workshops to be presented at the Iowa Conservation Education Center at Springbrook State Park near Guthrie Center, Iowa. The beginning dates for the workshops are June 3 and June 17. Activities will begin on Sunday evening and culminate on Friday afternoon.
Science Notes - University Of Iowa 1989-90 Museum Programs, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - University Of Iowa 1989-90 Museum Programs, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The University of Iowa's Museum of Natural History is offering three series of programs for students and teachers. "An Afternoon with a Scientist," "Field Trips" and" Animal Tales: Stories for Children" are ongoing programs that are open to the public.
Science Notes - Outback Opportunity: Australia Bound
Science Notes - Outback Opportunity: Australia Bound
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Duane Toomsen of the Iowa Department of Education will be leading a tour group to Australia during the summer of 1990. Participants will have the opportunity to visit Sydney, the Australian Capital Territory and Canberra, the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales and Victoria, Darwin and Kakadu National Park, tropical rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef and many other areas of interest.
Science Notes - How To Build Classroom Planetariums, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Science Notes - How To Build Classroom Planetariums, Carl W. Bollwinkel
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
"How to Build Classroom Planetariums" contains step-by-step directions for building inexpensive classroom planetarium domes (1.5- meter, 1.8-meter and 2.8-meter) from recycled corrugated cardboard.
Science Notes - Ias Excellence In Science Teaching Award Nominations, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Ias Excellence In Science Teaching Award Nominations, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Academy of Science is currently accepting nominations for its Excellence in Science Teaching Awards. Each year, Iowa teachers are chosen to receive the award in each of seven categories: biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, elementary science, junior high science and general/multiple science.
Science Notes - Careers Brochure Offered By The American Institute Of Physics, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Careers Brochure Offered By The American Institute Of Physics, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The American Institute of Physics has made available a brochure entitled "Careers in Physics." The color pamphlet includes sections about high school and post-secondary studies in physics, physics in technology, careers in physics and fields of physics.
Science Notes - Eighth Annual Duracell Nsta Scholarship Competition
Science Notes - Eighth Annual Duracell Nsta Scholarship Competition
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Students wishing to compete for $30,000 in scholarships may enter the 1990 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.
Science Notes - Science Notes Policy
Science Notes - Science Notes Policy
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Many science teaching materials are made available at no or low cost. A description of materials which are available free or for the cost of shipping may be included in a Science Note after they have been seen by one of the editors and are considered to be of educational value.
Editor's Corner - On The Importance Of High School Biology: A Note From The Assistant Editor For Biology, Norris M. Durham
Editor's Corner - On The Importance Of High School Biology: A Note From The Assistant Editor For Biology, Norris M. Durham
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Biology is life: human life, animal life, plant life, protozoan life. Its importance should never be underestimated! Why, then, are there so many students entering my university courses with no knowledge of high school biology whatsoever? It is unthinkable that a person can complete high school without having had a course in the life science.
Improving Science Teacher Preparation: Perspective On Standards, Robert L. Fisher
Improving Science Teacher Preparation: Perspective On Standards, Robert L. Fisher
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
They are all telling you how to educate your future teachers of science: Legislators are passing mandates; professional committees publish report after report; state bureaucrats are holding the line on regulations that have been around for years; the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) is adopting new standards; and the guys down the hall have suddenly become experts on what you are doing to educate teachers. Too much! But, if you are a college science instructor involved with the preparation of science teachers for the K-12 schools, there are developments from the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) …
A National Computer Conferencing Network For Science Education, Jack A. Gerlovich
A National Computer Conferencing Network For Science Education, Jack A. Gerlovich
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
If science educators -- curriculum planners, supervisors and teachers -- were linked by telecommunications networks, all could experience the advantages of a conference without the usual disadvantages, such as travel costs or loss of valuable work hours. And these experiences could be frequent, regular and on-going. Motivated by such possibilities, the Council of State Science Supervisors began setting up a national telecommunications network for science education in 1986. Support for the idea came in the form of a grant from the National Science Foundation, the cooperation of state and federal government agencies and equipment and technical aid from the IBM …
Science Notes - Summer Programs For Teachers
Science Notes - Summer Programs For Teachers
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The National Science Foundation publishes a list of NSF funded summer programs for teachers.
Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Officers & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Science Notes - National Science Teachers Association Departement Of Science, Space And Technology Programs, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - National Science Teachers Association Departement Of Science, Space And Technology Programs, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The National Science Teachers Association recently announced the formation of a new department. The Department of Science, Space and Technology (SST) Programs has been created to administer the following areas: NASA Educational Workshops for Math and Science Teachers (NEWMAST), NASA Educational Workshops for Elementary School Teachers (NEWEST), Space Science Student Involvement Program (SSIP), Student Space Science Foundation and Wee Wonders (a science-based video series for young children).
Science Notes - Acs Offers Minigrants For High School Teachers, Stephanie A. Althof
Science Notes - Acs Offers Minigrants For High School Teachers, Stephanie A. Althof
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The American Chemical Society (ACS) is again sponsoring its Minigrant program, offering high school teachers up to $1000 in materials development funds. Applications for the 1990-91 school year are now available and the application deadline is March 15, 1990
Science Notes - National School Science Safety Competition Launched
Science Notes - National School Science Safety Competition Launched
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The best secondary school laboratory safety program will be recognized by the Curry College Laboratory Safety Workshop, Fisher Scientific's Education Materials Division and UVEX Winter Optical following a nationwide competition. The winning school will receive a $1000 prize for its science department's safety program