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Sneider, Cary; DeVore, Edna – Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Reviews software packages under these headings: (1) simulations of experiments; (2) space flight simulators; (3) planetariums; (4) space adventure games; and (5) drill and practice packages (designed for testing purposes or for helping students learn basic astronomy vocabulary). (JN)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Planetariums

Mosley, John – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Provides information of various astronomy software. Each entry includes title, source, type of microcomputer on which the program will run and very brief descriptions. (JN)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Computer Software, Higher Education

Smith, Richard L., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Reviewed are three computer software programs: the Astronomer (astronomy program for middle school students and older); Hands-on-Statistics: Explorations with a Microcomputer (statistics program for secondary school students and older); and CATGEN (a genetics program for secondary school students and older). Each review provides information on:…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Genetics
Vogt, Gregory L.; And Others – 1989
The software described in this bibliography represents programs made available to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Educational Technology Branch by software producers and vendors. More than 200 computer software programs and 12 laser videodisk programs are reviewed in terms of title, copyright, subject, application, type,…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Astronomy, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews

Grafton, Teresa; Suggett, Martin – Physics Education, 1991
Resources that are available for teachers presenting astronomy in the National Curriculum are listed. Included are societies and organizations, resource centers and places to visit, planetaria, telescopes and binoculars, planispheres, star charts, night sky diaries, equipment, audiovisual materials, computer software, books, and magazines. (KR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Audiovisual Aids, Books, British National Curriculum