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- Analysis of Changes in Reading Techniques over a Ten Year Period, 1926 - 1936
- This study examines the reading ability of elementary school students in multiple courses in order to determine the need for a change in curriculum.
- An Analysis of Money Spent by Certain Boarding Houses Patronized by Men and Women of the North Texas State Teachers College
- 1. A study was made of the food habits of college students. 2. Nine women's and five men's boarding houses contributed data over a period of 15 to 84 consecutive days regarding food purchases and the number served. 3. The individual houses reported from 24 to 323 students fed daily. 4. In no case was the food expenditure for fruits and vegetables less than 20 per cent, the range being 21 to 38 per cent. 5. The money spent for milk and milk products was greater for the men's houses than for the women's; five of the eight women's houses exceeded the 20 per cent mark while two of the five men's houses exceeded it. 6. The portion of the food dollar spent for meat, fish, eggs, and poultry on the whole was high, the range being 18 to 40 per cent. 7. None of the houses spent a fifth of the food expenditure for bread and cereals, the range being 4 to 14 per cent. 8. The large amount of money spent by women's houses for oleomargarine tended to increase the proportion of the food dollar spent for adjuncts. Two of the men's houses reported no money spent for oleomargarine. 9. The cost range per day per person for the entire study was 11 to 36 cents. 10. The average cost of feeding a man student was 4 and 1/2 cents more per day than that of feeding a woman student.
- An Analysis of the Hobbies of the Fifth Grade Boys of Twelve Elementary Schools of Dallas, Texas
- "The purpose of this study was to determine the percent of boys who had hobbies; what influenced their choice of hobbies; what types of hobbies were selected; what were their recreational, educational, and vocational values; and what were their environmental influences...One hundred and ninety-eight questionnaires were filed out in the schools that were in the high economic districts, one hundred ninety-one in the medium districts, and one hundred ninety-seven in the low districts. This made a total of five hundred and sixty-five questionnaires used in the analysis... Comparisons and analyses of all the groups were made by means of numbers, percentages, and averages. "-- leaves 3,7
- The Certification of Teachers in Texas
- This study examines the developmental history of teacher's certifications in Texas as a means to highlight needed improvements.
- A Chemical Analysis of Yellow Dent Corn
- This study examines history, climate, and distribution in relation to the chemical content of yellow dent corn.
- A Chemical Investigation of Lake Dallas to Determine the Factors Influencing Plankton Growth.
- A study to determine the organic content of Lake Dallas, and study the influence on plankton growth.
- Colonization of the East Texas Timber Region Before 1848
- For many years adventurers from Spain and France had explored Texas. For about fifty years Spain had tried to civilize and Christianize the Indians in East Texas. Finally the Spanish government had abolished the missions and presidios. During the following fifty years, very little had been done toward colonization in Texas. In 1821, Texas was an almost uninhabited country, with the exception of savage Indians. The Anglo-Americans came and changed it into a great state. The East Texas Timber Region has been the gateway through which most of the settlers came to Texas. The settlers who stopped there did their part in establishing the present state of Texas. The East Texans did their part in helping to win freedom from Mexico so they could lay a foundation for American civilization there.
- The Commercial Offerings and the Requirements for a Major at Seventy - One Institutions which Hold Membership in the American Association of Teachers Colleges
- The aim of this study is to discover how many of the examined seventy-one places of higher education offer undergraduate commerce courses.
- A Comparative Quantitative Study of the Common Elements Found in the Post Oak and Willow
- This thesis explores the chemical contents of post oak and willow trees. Samples of each tree are compared to determine the amount of sulfur, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, silicon, iron, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and manganese in them. Results indicated usefulness of each tree to humans.
- A Comparative Study of Commercial and Non-commercial High School Graduates.
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- A Comparative Study of the Educational Achievement of Two Groups of Seventh Grade Students Matched on the Basis of Intelligence Quotient, One Group from Independent School Districts, the Other from Common School Districts in Young County, Texas
- This study is the result of testing conducted on seventh grade students to determine the influence of environment on academic achievement.
- A Comparison of the Cost of Operating Contracted and District - Owned School Buses in District Four, Texas
- This study compares and contrasts operational expenses of district-owned to privately owned school bus services operated in Wichita, Clay, Montague, Jack, Wilbarger, Throckmorton, Baylor, Palo Pinto, Young, and Archer counties within the state of Texas.
- The Conflicts in the American Labor Movement During the 1929 to 1939 Depression Period
- This thesis is an examination of organized labor in the United States during the 1930s. Activities of the American Federation of Labor, Industrial Workers of the World, and Congress of Industrial Workers during the decade are compared and contrasted throughout.
- A Correlation of Humus with Water Content and Crop Rotation in San Saba and Denton Clays, Denton County, Texas
- A study of the humus content and the water content of San Saba clay and Denton clay. Studies show that the physical properties of soil are conducive to moisture retention and the availability of moisture to plants.
- A Critical Analysis of the Secondary Education Program at Whitewright, Texas
- This thesis examines efficiency levels of the secondary school in Whitewright, Texas in order to determine the need for change in curriculum or focus.
- The Determination of the Constants in the System of Methyl Alcohol, Formic Acid, Methyl Formate and Water
- Problems presented in this paper concern the chemical equilibrium of methyl alcohol, formic acid, and methyl formate when combined.
- Determining the Functional Health Content of a Health Education Course for Sixth-Grade Pupils in the DeQueen School in Port Arthur, Texas
- This thesis is an examination of the material covered by a sixth - grade health education course and indicates areas requiring improvement. Data for the thesis came from DeQueen Elementary School in Port Arthur, Texas.
- The Development and Growth of Sports Activities for Women in North Texas State Teachers College from 1908 to 1938
- "The problem of this study is to determine the growth of sports activities for women in the North Texas State Teachers College, Denton, Texas from 1908 to 1938"--1.
- The Development of Nature Study in the Primary Grades Through an Analysis of Available Printed Material
- This thesis is the result of an examination of the biological and physical science information content included in late nineteenth and early twentieth century elementary school readers and textbooks.
- Development of the Oil Industry in Texas
- "The object of writing this thesis was to present a brief though fairly detailed history of the oil industry in Texas. The material and facts contained herein were gathered from various sources including books, newspapers, magazines, bulletins, radio programs, letters, and authorized conversations. The main body of this thesis is composed of seven chapters, each of which deals with a certain phase of the oil industry of its effects."--leaf iii
- Diffusion of Hydrocarbons Through Rubber Membranes
- This thesis explores the seperation of isomeric paraffins in organic chemistry and how the resulting mixture of hydrocarbons might be examined.
- Electrodeposition of Cadmium
- This thesis presents findings of experiments conducted to determine the most feasible method to electroplate metal.
- The Electrodeposition of Zinc
- This thesis examines the use of zinc for electroplating and compares its use to other metals. Experiments conducted to gather data indicated circumstances which resulted in optimal results.
- Emotional Tendencies of Children as Expressed in their Verse
- This study analyzes the verse created for and about children so that it can be determined how emotions are addressed. American and English poetry from between the years 1600 and 1800 served as the study focus.
- An English-French Glossary of Library Terms
- The problem in this study has been to analyze the vocabulary needs in the field of Library Service and to develop a professional tool, including an English-French glossary of approximately fifteen hundred terms concerning the making, the acquisition, and the organization of books as related to Library Service.
- An Evaluation of the Activity Program in the First Grade
- A study to determine whether an activity program can be carried on under adverse conditions in a first grade classroom.
- An Evaluation of the Chico Elementary School and Some Recommendations for Improvement.
- A study to determine the status of the Chico Elementary School and compare it to established norms and standards.
- An Evaluation of the Chico, Texas, Secondary School
- A complete evaluation of the secondary school in Chico, Texas
- An Evaluation of the Collinsville High School, Collinsville, Texas
- An evaluation of Collinsville High School, Collinsville, Texas, examining the philosophy of education and rating the school according to published standards.
- An Evaluation of the Equality of Educational Opportunity
- This thesis examines the equality of physical education, health, and recreation for middle school boys in Amarillo, Texas. Data gathered at three schools in the city informed the author's conclusions.
- An Evaluation of the Hebron School, Hebron, Texas
- This thesis presents the results of an examination of the Hebron, Texas public schools. Specific criteria, such as home life and socioeconomic background, were used to consider the abilities and needs of students. The resulting information made it possible to determine the ability of schools to impact the lives of students.
- An Evaluation of the Library Service in the Sam Houston School, Corsicana, Texas
- This study is the result of an evaluation conducted at the Sam Houston Secondary School library in Corsicana, Texas to determine if the needs of students were being met.
- An Evaluation of the Mineral Wells High School, Mineral Wells. Texas
- This thesis offers an evaluation of the Mineral Wells, Texas high school. Fifteen hundred points associated with curriculum and school operation were evaluated to draw presented conclusions.
- An Evaluation of the Valley View High School, Valley View, Texas
- This study compares standards established by the Cooperative Study of Secondary Schools to the operation and functioning of the Valley View, Texas high school.
- An Evaluation of Zavala Elementary School, Austin, Texas
- This study is an evaluatioon of Zavala Elementary School in Austin, Texas in order to determine administration strengths and weaknesses.
- Factors Associated with the Out - of - School employment of Junior High - School Pupils
- This study examines the effect of employment on the school life, progress, citizenship, and character of middle school children. Data for the study came from an examination of students attending middle school in Odessa, Texas.
- The Food and Growth of the Largemouthed Black Bass (Huro Salmoides) in North Texas
- This thesis describes the growth and feeding habits of large mouth bass (Huro salmoides) as observed in North Texas.
- The General Development of Safety Education with Special Reference to the Safety Program of the Public Schools of Dallas, Texas
- "The purpose of this thesis is to show the general development of safety education in the home, the school, and the community with special reference to the safety program in the Public Schools of Dallas, Texas. In this study of the general development of safety education the writer has treated the problem in the following divisions: (1) History of the safety movement (2) Safety education (3) Public safety education (4) Safety program in Dallas (5) Home safety (6) School safety and (7) Safety program in the Dallas Public Schools. Special consideration was given to the safety program of the Public Schools of Dallas "-- leaf 1.
- The Growth and Development of the Recreation Program of the North Texas State Teachers College from 1911 to 1939
- The purpose of this study was to show the growth and development of the recreation program for men and women in the North Texas State Teachers College from 1911 to 1939. This thesis has attempted to show in chronological order that the growth and development of the year-round recreation program at North Texas State Teachers College was a result of two underlying factors; leisure time, and the innate tendency of man to express his emotions through the avenue of play.
- Historical Markers in Texas
- The following chapters attempt to show the work that has been done toward restoration, preservation, and marking of historic spots in Texas by patriotic societies, individuals, civic groups, the Centennial Commission, and other agencies. It has not been the purpose of the writer to go into details regarding every one of the sites and individual markers, especially in instances in which several of the same type were erected. In such cases a general description of the markers is given, together with a general idea of the type of inscription that appears on them. Since so much was done by the Centennial Commission, more attention has been devoted to its activities than to those of other organizations unable to carry out such an extensive program...in many instances it has been necessary to rely upon information from magazines, newspapers, Chamber of Commerce bulletins, pamphlets, and personal letters, because of lack of recorded materials. The information obtained, however, has been weighed and carefully compared with other sources on the same subject until its authenticity is assured.
- The History and Development of the Program of Playground Activities in the Dallas Elementary Schools
- This study was made to determine when and why the program of playground activities began in the elementary schools of Dallas, Texas, and how this program has developed. A study was made of the platoon school system to determine the necessity for supervised play periods, and the influence of this need on the growth of the playground activity programs.
- How Can the Educational Opportunities be Improved for the Colored Children of Rusk County, Texas?
- A comparison of white and colored schools in Rusk county found that educational opportunities for colored students was unequal. A plan for improving the colored schools of the county is set forth.
- How the Reading Difficulties Are Being Met in Some Fifth Grades of Tarrant County, Texas.
- A study to determine the most common reading difficulties in the fifth grade in Tarrant County, Texas, to evaluate the ways they are being met, and to suggest solutions.
- Indians of Southeast Texas
- The following account is written to give the history of the Indians who have at one time inhabited southeast Texas, and of those who still inhabit it. The account begins with the history of each tribe as far back as any facts can be found concerning them and continues through their stay in Texas.
- The Influence of High - School Home Economics and Science Courses Upon the Grades Earned by Home Economics Majors in College
- This study compared two groups of college home economics and science students in order to establish whether or not previous experience influences ability. One group received high school education in the two areas and the other did not.
- Jonathan Swift as a Satirist
- This thesis presents a the satire of Jonathan Swift's writings framed within the context of the historical events and conditions as they existed during his lifetime.
- A Limnological Study of Lake Worth
- This thesis presents the results of a three year study devoted to discovering the life and phenomena found in Lake Worth near Fort Worth, Texas.
- The Narrative Art of Edgar Allan Poe
- This thesis is focused on the motivations and influences on the writings of Edgar Allan Poe. Poe's work and letters are used to support the hypothesis that his work resulted from a desire to be recognized.
- The Origin, Growth, and Development of Physical and Health Education for Girls in the Public Schools of El Paso, Texas
- This study presents the origin, growth, and development of the health and physical education progressive movement aimed at public high school girls in El Paso, Texas.
- The Physiological Effect of Colored Background on One's Ability to See Colors
- This study is an attempt to understand if backgrounds with color impact physiology and the ability of a viewer to see color.