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Kansas Association of Teachers of Science records

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 733

Overview

Kansas Association of Teachers of Science (KATS) is a state chapter of the National Science Teachers Association. This collection includes records for the annual KATS Kamp conference, newsletters, administrative documentation including copies of the organization's constitution, and other related materials.

Dates

  • Creation: 1967-1983, 1997

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

History of the Kansas Association of Teachers of Science

The Kansas Association of Teachers of Science (Kats) was established in 1967 to bring together science educators from pre-schools through high schools, colleges, and universities to share ideas and techniques for teaching science. The mission statement for the organization is to promote science and excellence in science education for Kansas students. Kats is the District 11 chapter of the National Science Teachers Association (Nsta). The organization holds an annual conference called the Kats Kamp that typically takes place at a campground.

Extent

2.75 Linear Feet (4 boxes + 1 oversize box)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH MS 733

Physical Location

RH MS Q176

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gifts, Walter S. Smith, 1991; 1997.

Title
Guide to the Kansas Association of Teachers of Science Collection
Subtitle
Kansas Association of Teachers of Science records
Author
Finding aid prepared by jtf, 2006. Finding aid encoded by jtf, 2006.
Date
2006
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/7918088781
Preferred citation
Kansas Association of Teachers of Science records, RH MS 733, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
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