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Direct linkScalise, Kathleen; Timms, Michael; Moorjani, Anita; Clark, LaKisha; Holtermann, Karen; Irvin, P. Shawn – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2011
This research examines science-simulation software available for grades 6-12 science courses. The study presented, funded by the National Science Foundation, had two objectives: a literature synthesis and a product review. The literature synthesis examines research findings on grade 6-12 student learning gains and losses using virtual laboratories…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Bell, Randy L.; Trundle, Kathy Cabe – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2008
This study described the conceptual understandings of 50 early childhood (Pre-K-3) preservice teachers about standards-based lunar concepts before and after inquiry-based instruction utilizing educational technology. The instructional intervention integrated the planetarium software "Starry Night Backyard[TM]" with instruction on moon phases from…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Computer Simulation, Technology Integration, Astronomy
Sullivan, Florence R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2008
This paper reports the results of a study of the relationship of robotics activity to the use of science literacy skills and the development of systems understanding in middle school students. Twenty-six 11-12-year-olds (22 males and 4 females) attending an intensive robotics course offered at a summer camp for academically advanced students…
Descriptors: Advanced Students, Science Process Skills, Scientific Literacy, Robotics
