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| School Science and Mathematics | 4 |
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| Miller, Anne, Ed. | 2 |
| Friedler, Yael | 1 |
| McGrath, Diane, Ed. | 1 |
| Radziemski, Cathy, Ed. | 1 |
| Radziemski, Kathy, Ed. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMcGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Reviewed are two computer software programs for Apple II computers on weather for upper elementary and middle school grades. "Weather" introduces the major factors (temperature, humidity, wind, and air pressure) affecting weather. "How Weather Works" uses simulation and auto-tutorial formats on sun, wind, fronts, clouds, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedMiller, Anne, Ed.; Radziemski, Cathy, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Reviews two software packages for the Macintosh series. "Course Builder 2.0," a courseware authoring system, allows the user to create programs which stand alone and may be used independently in the classroom. "World Builder," an artificial intelligence software package, allows creative thinking, problem-solving, and…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedFriedler, Yael; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Describes a Skill Development Module fostering students' scientific reasoning skills within a school science laboratory. Summarizes the module activities in combination with computerized and non-computerized activities for a 16-week period. Discusses the classroom evaluation of the module. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Formal Operations
Peer reviewedMiller, Anne, Ed.; Radziemski, Kathy, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Reviews four software packages: "Scientific Reasoning Series: Batteries and Bulbs," dialogue-type software for physics; "More Teasers from Tobbs: Fractions and Decimals"; "Personal Consultant Plus," an expert system software package; and "How the West Was One + Three X Four," problem-solving software using…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary Education
