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Horwitz, Paul; Barowy, Bill – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1994
Describes a project that explores the use of interactive computer software for teaching Einstein's special theory of relativity to secondary students. Also describes ways to use computers to help students visualize and experiment with otherwise inaccessible phenomena. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Concept Formation
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Burke, K. A.; Greenbowe, Thomas J.; Windschitl, Mark A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1998
Contends that developing computer displays of dynamic motion offers a means to help students understand complex chemistry concepts. Describes how to set up a computer animation team, gives an example of the animation of chemical processes in a standard hydrogen electrode, illustrates how to teach with animations, recommends hardware and software…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development
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Huck, M. G.; Hoeft, R. G. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1994
Describes a computer model characterizing the balance of soil-plant Nitrogen that allows students to see the likely consequences of different biological and weather-related parameters. Proposes three uses for the model: (1) orienting beginning students to understand the soil Nitrogen cycle; (2) providing information for advanced students; and (3)…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Jiang, Zhonghong; Potter, Walter D. – Mathematics Educator, 1993
Describes the Microworld Chance, a simulation-oriented computer environment that allows students to explore probability concepts in five subenvironments: coins, dice, spinners, thumbtacks, and marbles. Results of a teaching experiment to examine the effectiveness of the microworld in changing students' misconceptions about probability are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Concept Formation, Discovery Learning
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Hativa, Nira; Meidav, Meir – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1991
Described is the use of computer software, with and without guiding text, for a simulation that presents processes related to electric charges and electric forces underlying the electric-pendulum phenomenon. Included are methods for integrating this simulation with actual middle-school science class demonstration. (JJK)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation
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Cabrera, Miguel L. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1994
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Production, Biological Sciences, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Flores, Alfinio – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Describes two activities to introduce or extend the concept of the natural number e. Students conduct a lottery using either a table of random numbers or a computer simulation to link experimental probability results to the theoretical probability and to the number e. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Concept Formation, Enrichment Activities
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Richards, John; And Others – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1992
Explorer is an interactive environment based on a constructivist epistemology of learning that integrates animated computer models with analytic capabilities for learning science. The system includes graphs, a spreadsheet, scripting, and interactive tools. Two examples involving the dynamics of colliding objects and electric circuits illustrate…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation