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Direct linkHaas, Alison; Grapin, Scott; Simon, Katie; Llosa, Lorena; Lee, Okhee – Science and Children, 2021
As computational models are becoming more widely used with the release of "A Framework for K-12 Science Education" (NRC 2012) and the "Next Generation Science Standards" ("NGSS"; NGSS Lead States 2013), these models are reshaping the way science is practiced in increasingly diverse classrooms. For students classified…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, English Language Learners, Teaching Methods, Grade 5
Thornburgh, Bill R.; Tretter, Tom R.; Duckwall, Mark – Science and Children, 2015
Space has fascinated and intrigued humans of all ages since time immemorial, and continues to do so today. The natural curiosity is engaged when looking up into the sky, notice patterns among celestial objects such as the Sun, Moon, and stars, and wonder. Scientific understanding of those patterns has progressed immensely over the span of human…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Space Exploration, Space Sciences, Scientific Literacy
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1990
Reviewed are four computer software packages including "Project Classify: Mammals,""Living Science Textbook--The Frog,""Life Science Help Series," and "Talking Dinosaurs." Discussed are availability, features, strengths, and weaknesses. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1990
Reviewed are seven computer software packages including "Frog Dissection Lab Report,""Backyard Birds,""LEGO TC Logo,""Alcohol--Four Interactive Programs,""Windows on Science--Life Science,""Climate and Weather/Our Town Database," and "Weeds to Trees." Discussed are availability, features, strengths, and weaknesses. (CW)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Animals, Biological Sciences, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedWulfson, Eugene T., Ed. – Science and Children, 1988
Presents reviews by classroom teachers of software for teaching science. Includes material on the work of geologists, genetics, earth science, classification of living things, astronomy, endangered species, skeleton, drugs, and heartbeat. Provides information on availability and equipment needed. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen – Science and Children, 1988
Presents reviews of six computer software programs for teaching science. Provides the publisher, grade level, cost, and descriptions of software, including: (1) "Recycling Logic"; (2) "Introduction to Biochemistry"; (3) "Food for Thought"; (4) "Watts in a Home"; (5) "Geology in Action"; and (6)…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1987
Reviews seven computer software programs that can be used in science education programs. Describes courseware which deals with muscles and bones, terminology, classifying animals without backbones, molecular structures, drugs, genetics, and shaping the earth's surface. (TW)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Animals, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
