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Parrella, Michael – Social Studies, 1987
Examines a classroom project in which a computer simulation is used to teach about immigration. Points out that this simulation encourages students to develop analytical and decision making skills. Concludes that simulations of this kind challenge students to learn more. (BSR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Decision Making Skills, Immigrants
Oklahoma State Dept. of Vocational and Technical Education, Stillwater. Curriculum and Instructional Materials Center. – 1996
This document contains both an instructor's guide and a student guide for a city planning learning activity for technology education classes. The instructor's guide provides the following: an overview of technology education, a summary of activities and supplies needed for students to complete the learning activity, a supplies and materials…
Descriptors: Built Environment, Classroom Techniques, Computer Simulation, Learning Activities
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Channell, Dwayne E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
This activity consists of two problem situations, each illustrating how a computer can be used as a tool to assist students in solving mathematical problems. In one, numerous calculations are performed by the computer; the second uses a Monte Carlo model to simulate a physical action. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement
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Bogdanov, Constantine – Quantum, 1992
Discusses the mathematical model presented by Vito Volterra to describe the dynamics of population density. Discusses the predator prey relationship, presents an computer simulated model from marine life involving sharks and mackerels, and discusses ecological chaos. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Ecology, Enrichment Activities, Learning Activities
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Stevens, Lawrence – Social Education, 1993
Describes a variety of computer software programs and student activities utilizing the computer to help teach secondary social studies. Suggests using word processors, painting programs, and computer simulations for history and government courses. Concludes that successful use of computers in social studies instruction depends on the design of…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education
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Nemirovsky, Ricardo; Tinker, Robert – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1993
Describes software, hardware, and devices that were designed to provide students with an environment to experiment with basic ideas of mechanics, including nonlinear dynamics. Examines the behavior of a Lorenzian water wheel by comparing experimental data with theoretical results obtained from computer-based sensors. (MDH)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Chen, David – 1988
This document contains an instructional unit which deals with one major topic in ecology. It focuses on the variables which affect the development of populations and determine their final size within a given period of time. The variables operating in nature which determine the development of populations are numerous, thus complicating the task of…
Descriptors: Animals, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
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O'Reilly, Kevin – Southern Social Studies Journal, 1994
Contends that an important goal in history instruction is helping students understand the complexity of events. Describes the use of "Escalation," a commercially available computer simulation, in a high school U.S. history class. Includes excerpts from student journals kept during the activity. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Foreign Countries, History Instruction