Asphalt cement concrete pavement recycling, Cass and Montgomery Counties : final report for Iowa DOT project HR-1018, Federal Highway Administration demonstration project no. 39, contract no. DOT-FH-15-336, 1986

This demonstration project consisted of three adjacent highway resurfacing projects using asphalt cement concrete removed from an Interstate highway which had become severely rutted.

Highway 60 Reconstruction Project : Final Environmental Impact Statement, 2004

The proposed reconstruction of Trunk Highway 60 is considered a Federal Class I Action because of the potential for significant impacts on the natural and physical environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a full disclosure document that discusses the environmental impacts of a proposed Class I action. The Draft EIS, which was distributed in July 2002, is incorporated by reference herein and made a part of the Final EIS.

Rathbun Lake Special Project: BMPs for priority land in Targeted Sub-Watershed 2012 1221-010, Final Report 2013-2061,

The Rathbun Land and Water Alliance and partners have undertaken a highly effective approach to water quality protection through the Rathbun Lake Special Project. This approach is achieving a significant reduction in the sediment and phosphorus that impair water quality in Rathbun Lake and its tributaries as a result of the targeted application of best management practices (BMPs) for priority land in the watershed. This project application proposes to assist landowners to apply BMPs that will reduce sediment and phosphorus delivery from priority land in three targeted sub-watersheds as part of the Rathbun Lake Special Project. Features of this project are: (1) use of geographic information system (GIS) analysis to identify priority land that requires BMPs; (2) assistance for landowners to apply BMPs for 1,200 acres that will reduce the annual delivery of sediment by 1,800 tons and phosphorus by 6,000 pounds; (3) evaluation of the benefits from BMP application using GIS analysis and water quality monitoring; and (4) watershed outreach activities that encourage landowners to apply BMPs for priority land to protect water quality.

Dry Run Creek Watershed Improvement Project 1248-023: Final Project Report: July 2013-December 2015, October 11, 2016

In 2010 a group of farmers in the Dry Run Creek watershed, an Iowa High Quality Water Resource, formed the Dry Run Creek Watershed Improvement Association to learn more about and implement solutions to remedy a bacteria impairment in their stream. Through a partnership with Luther College, Iowa DNR Watershed Monitoring and Assessment and Iowa State University Extension the farmers were able to conduct an assessment of their stream and watershed. The assessment showed multiple potential sources of bacteria, dependent on whether water samples were collected following rain events or during dry conditions. This project will allow watershed farmers to implement solutions to reduce bacteria delivery during both wet and dry weather. Funding will be targeted to feedlot runoff control improvements, cover crops and vegetative filters, manure management strategies and livestock stream access. The council intends to continue intensive water monitoring to determine whether the strategies are successful. Research shows the bacteria reduction in water bodies can be seen relatively quickly, within 1-2 years, compared to other types of impairments.

Lake LaVerne Watershed Project Progress Report: Project Number 1415-007, Final Report, June 30, 2016

This application targets a critical need for low maintenance and inexpensive treatment solutions to encourage landowners and resource managers to enhance the water quality of small ponds and lakes. Many rural and urban small ponds and lakes across Iowa and the region have eutrophic conditions with high levels of nutrients and low levels of oxygen. Story SWCD teamed with Iowa State University (ISU) researchers propose to address this need through the construction and monitoring of a vegetated floating island (VFI) system on ISU's iconic Lake LaVerne. VFI's are hydroponically-vegetated islands that reduce nutrient loading directly from pond and lake water (rather than from soil adjacent to the pond). Urban watershed assessment on the ISU campus has already led to reductions in stormwater runoff to the lake but eutrophic conditions persist and are well documented. The VFI will function as a public art attraction for the entire 2015 growing season during which time monitoring will occur to quantify nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon changes in the lake. Tens of thousands of visitors to the ISU campus and Lake LaVerne will interact with this installation using promotional signage on site, public events and interactive social media throughout the project. Water quality and vegetation analysis will quantify nutrient uptake by the island vegetation and thus determine its effectiveness for use in other similar water bodies in Iowa.

Dry Run Creek Watershed Improvement Project 1248-023, Final Project Report: July 2013-December 2015, March 26, 2015

In 2010 a group of farmers in the Dry Run Creek watershed, an Iowa High Quality Water Resource, formed the Dry Run Creek Watershed Improvement Association to learn more about and implement solutions to remedy a bacteria impairment in their stream. Through a partnership with Luther College, Iowa DNR Watershed Monitoring and Assessment and Iowa State University Extension the farmers were able to conduct an assessment of their stream and watershed. The assessment showed multiple potential sources of bacteria, dependent on whether water samples were collected following rain events or during dry conditions. This project will allow watershed farmers to implement solutions to reduce bacteria delivery during both wet and dry weather. Funding will be targeted to feedlot runoff control improvements, cover crops and vegetative filters, manure management strategies and livestock stream access. The council intends to continue intensive water monitoring to determine whether the strategies are successful. Research shows the bacteria reduction in water bodies can be seen relatively quickly, within 1-2 years, compared to other types of impairments.

Rathbun Lake Special Project BMPs for Priority Land in Targeted Sub-Watersheds 2012: Final Report: 1221-010, 2013-2016, June 27, 2016

The Rathbun Land and Water Alliance and partners have undertaken a highly effective approach to water quality protection through the Rathbun Lake Special Project. This approach is achieving a significant reduction in the sediment and phosphorus that impair water quality in Rathbun Lake and its tributaries as a result of the targeted application of best management practices (BMPs) for priority land in the watershed. This project application proposes to assist landowners to apply BMPs that will reduce sediment and phosphorus delivery from priority land in three targeted sub-watersheds as part of the Rathbun Lake Special Project. Features of this project are:(1) use of geographic information system (GIS) analysis to identify priority land that requires BMPs;(2) assistance for landowners to apply BMPs for 1,200 acres that will reduce the annual delivery of sediment by 1,800 tons and phosphorus by 6,000 pounds;(3) evaluation of the benefits from BMP application using GIS analysis and water quality monitoring; and (4) watershed outreach activities that encourage landowners to apply BMPs for priority land to protect water quality.

Degree program. Fifth-year project study reports and graduate theses 1946-1951.

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Applications of perceptron techniques to the submarine classification problem. Policy agreement project no. 208-LR-40. Combined progress and final report. Period: 1 June 1961 to 1 June 1962.

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Relatório final de estágio pedagógico : relatório final de estágio realizado na Escola Secundária da Amadora

Este relatório surge com o objetivo de descrever, analisar e projetar todas os impactos produzidos no Estágio Pedagógico efetuado na Escola Secundária da Amadora, no ano letivo 2012/2013. Esta atividade de estágio encontra-se integrada no segundo ano do Mestrado de Ensino de Educação Física no Ensino Básico e Secundário, da Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, com vista à preparação para a futura carreira de Professor de Educação Física. Todas as atividades desenvolvidas tiveram como referência o Guia de estágio e as suas quatro Áreas de Intervenção: Organização e Gestão do Ensino e da Aprendizagem, Inovação e Investigação Pedagógica, Participação na Escola e Relação com a Comunidade. Assim, através deste relatório pretende-se alcançar todos os impactos na formação inicial do futuro professor e na formação dos seus alunos, procurando responder a duas questões: Que professor sair deste processo? Que alunos se pretende formar? Assim passar-se-á a uma análise de três diferentes características desenvolvidas tanto pelo professor estagiário, como pelos seus alunos: Conhecimentos e competências, autonomia e responsabilidade. Finaliza-se este relatório com uma reflexão crítica, procurando articular as diferentes conclusões retiradas deste processo.

Relatório final de estágio realizado na Escola Secundária de Mem Martins

O presente relatório foi realizado no âmbito do mestrado em ensino da educação física nos ensinos básico e secundário da Faculdade de Motricidade Humana. Este relatório finaliza assim o processo de formação inicial, sendo o estágio pedagógico realizado na escola secundária de Mem Martins, em Rio de Mouro, concelho de Sintra. O contexto, nos seus diferentes níveis, torna-se essencial para a caracterização de qualquer profissão, introduzindo a reflexão critica nas quatro áreas de intervenção do estágio i.e., organização e gestão do ensino e da aprendizagem, investigação e inovação pedagógica, participação na escola e relação com a comunidade. O acompanhamento de uma turma do 9º ano permitiu o desenvolvimento de trabalhos de acompanhamento da direção de turma, planeamento, condução do ensino e avaliação. Foi ainda desenvolvida uma investigação sobre a motivação dos alunos do ensino secundário nas aulas de educação física. Num contexto de participação na escola, foram realizadas atividades no seio do grupo disciplinar, havendo ainda lugar para tarefas como o acompanhamento do desporto escolar e a integração num projeto de rastreio, acompanhamento e sessões educacionais com vista a melhoria da condição física dos alunos. O contacto com a realidade escolar, numa disciplina prática como a educação física, é fundamental na formação de professores de qualidade, sendo que este se verificou fundamental para o desenvolvimento profissional, que se revelou importante para a evolução do professor.

Relatório final de estágio realizado na Escola Secundária Braamcamp Freire

O presente relatório de estágio é uma análise reflexiva do processo de estágio pedagógico, inserido no Mestrado de Ensino de Educação Física dos Ensinos Básico e Secundário, pertencente à Faculdade de Motricidade Humana. Este estágio decorre na Escola Secundária Braamcamp Freire (ESBF), tendo como linhas orientadoras o Guia de Estágio Pedagógico de 2015/2016. Este explica as competências a adquirir ao longo do processo nas quatro áreas de intervenção. Na área 1 – Organização e Gestão do Ensino e Aprendizagem, Relação entre Planeamento, Condução e Avaliação. Na área 2 – Inovação e Investigação Pedagógica, está a ser desenvolvido um projeto de formação de professores relacionado com os critérios de avaliação utilizados na Área das Atividades Físicas, e a validade e fiabilidade da observação entre professores. Na área 3 – Participação na Escola, colaboração com o Núcleo de Voleibol que apesar de ser feminino e masculino em simultâneo, o meu foco será no núcleo masculino, e ainda na organização e colaboração de todas as atividades desenvolvidas pelos professores da Área Disciplinar de Educação Física. Na área 4 – Relação com a comunidade, trabalho conjunto com a Diretora de Turma no que diz respeito a todas as tarefas inerentes à função e ainda na coadjuvação e planeamento da disciplina de Cidadania. Em cada uma das áreas será feita uma descrição e reflexão sobre as minhas ações e práticas, as dificuldades com que me deparei e as soluções encontradas para ultrapassar os obstáculos que foram surgindo. No final, realizarei um balanço reflexivo sobre todo o meu processo de estágio referindo o contributo do mesmo para a minha formação e quais as bases criadas para o contínuo desenvolvimento que pretendo levar a cabo no futuro.

Student’s Perceptions of the Community Impact of Social Education Degree Internship

Evaluating the impact of an intervention is a very important stage in social educators’ practice, since it allows them to improve the quality of socio-educational projects. The aim of this study is to rethink the internship of the social education degree through students’ perceptions about the impact of their projects in the community. This is a qualitative and exploratory study using documental analysis of 50 internship final reports of a social education degree from a Portuguese polytechnic higher education institution and whose emerging categorical content analysis was performed with NVivo software. The analysis revealed four distinct indicators linked to the project (accomplished objectives, evaluation of activities, sustainability and innovation), the target group (participation, motivation and benefits), the institution (satisfaction of collaborators, improved dynamic, routines and space enhancements), and the students (relational, reflexive and planning skills; satisfaction). It also revealed instruments, feedback, observation, document analysis and case reports as means of verification. The use of indicators related to the project’s objectives, the changes perceived from the benefits in the target-group and in the institution, and the interveners’ level of satisfaction should be noted as positive. Given the inconsistency in the use of formal assessment instruments, the results show the need to strengthen students’ mobilisation of project assessment skills in order to improve the quality of undergraduate education.

Educação fisica no ensino fundamental : uma experiencia com base na educação fisica plural

Universidade Estadual de Campinas . Faculdade de Educação Física

Project to investigate improving literacy and numeracy outcomes of distance education students in the early years of schooling

The project was commissioned to investigate and analyse the issue of effective support for distance education students in the early years of school to maximise literacy and numeracy outcomes. The scope of this project was limited to students living in rural and remote areas who are undertaking education at home and who are in their early years of schooling. For the purpose of this project, the early years are conceptualised as the first three years of formal compulsory schooling in each of the States and Territories. There were a number of key tasks for the project which included: 1. Examining of the role of home tutors/supervisors This included interviewing personnel from the State and Territory distance education providers as well as the principals, teachers, home tutors and children. 2. Describing literacy and numeracy teaching and learning, and the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in distance education This aspect of the project involved a critical review and analysis of relevant literature and reports in the last five years, and a consideration of the new initiatives that had been implemented in the States and Territories in the last two years. 3. The development of resources Through examination of the role of home tutors/supervisors, and an examination of literacy and numeracy and the use of technology in distance education, three resources were developed: ● A guide for home tutors/supervisors and schools of distance education about effective intervention and assessment strategies to support students’ learning and to assist the home tutors/supervisors in implementing ICT to support the development of literacy and numeracy in the early years. ● A calendar of activities for literacy and numeracy that would act as a stimulus for integrated and authentic activity for young children. ● An embryonic website of resources for the stakeholders in rural and distance education that might act as a catalyst for future resource building and sharing. In this way the final key task of the project, which was to create a context for a strategic dissemination plan, was realised when a strategy to address effective dissemination of the findings of the project so as to maximise their usefulness for the relevant groups was achieved.