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Meridith Greythorne; Kai Staats – Connected Science Learning, 2024
The Scalable, Interactive Model of an Off-World Community (SIMOC) is a computer simulation of a human habitat on Mars. Built upon decades of NASA research and authentic science processes, SIMOC is both a research-grade simulation and an engaging web-based tool for science education. Users access an intuitive web interface to select mission…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Space Exploration, Science Education, Web Sites
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Jessica L. Stellmann; Alexander E. Zambidis; Adam L. MacLean; Dieuwertje J. Kast – Connected Science Learning, 2024
The Joint Educational Project's (JEP) STEM Education Programs at the University of Southern California (USC) present an elementary-level curriculum centered on the science of stem cells in partnership with Dr. Adam MacLean, an Assistant Professor of Quantitative and Computational Biology at USC for the broader impacts of a National Science…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Elementary Education, Cytology, Biology
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Zipeng Qi; Lei Xu; Yun Chen; Shuanglian Cai – Journal of Chemical Education, 2024
This study revamps and optimizes the teaching and learning process and instrument for the classic binary vapor-liquid equilibrium experiment by combining activity coefficient model simulations and practical exercises. Our teaching process combines a software simulation and practical exercises. Utilizing Aspen software, students can predict phase…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Instruction, Instructional Improvement, Educational Improvement
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Melanie B. Berkmen; Melisa Balla; Mikayla T. Cavanaugh; Isabel N. Smith; Misael Eduardo Flores-Artica; Abby M. Thornhill; Julia C. Lockart; Celeste N. Peterson – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2025
Biochemistry and molecular biology students are asked to understand and analyze the structures of small molecules and complex three-dimensional (3D) macromolecules. However, most tools to help students learn molecular visualization skills are limited to two-dimensional (2D) images on screens and in textbooks. The virtual reality (VR) App Nanome,…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Computer Simulation, Computer Oriented Programs, Science Instruction
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Danhua Zhou – Interactive Learning Environments, 2024
Online scientific argumentation activities have significant value for students' cognitive ability. The purpose of this study was to solve the issues of online scientific argumentation. Firstly, the influences of online scientific argumentation were classified into "Learn to Argue" and "Argue to Learn" abilities. And then the…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Electronic Learning