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Tillery, John – Science Teacher, 1990
Described is the use of the microcomputer and interfacing equipment to obtain weather data from meteorological satellites. Equipment necessary for this type of remote sensing, including constructing and/or obtaining the necessary hardware and software is discussed. Ideas for the integration of this material into the curriculum are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Laboratory Equipment

Barba, Robertta H. – Science Teacher, 1988
Explains uses of computer hardware when it's no longer needed to teach computer literacy. Describes a mini-lab pilot project which consists of several computers mounted on carts used similarly as audiovisual equipment. Lists advantages, disadvantages, and percentages of time used for instruction, interfacing, word processing, graphing, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Computers

Sievers, Dennis – Science Teacher, 1986
Provides ideas for using the same port connection of personal computers to interface with laboratory instruments. Contains specific instructions on how to build transducers. Includes plans and diagrams for thermistors and light meters as well as computer programs for displaying instrument readings on monitors. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computers, Courseware, Input Output Devices

Horst, Kenneth E.; Dowden, Edward – Science Teacher, 1986
Describes a chemistry lab experiment in which a microcomputer is used to graph data. In the experiment a catalyst is used to decompose a commercial bleach. The computer's game port is used with a potentiometer to plot the volume of oxygen gas produced versus elapsed time. Courseware information is included. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computers