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Stewart, Jefferson; Vincent, Daniel – Science and Children, 2013
The authors describes their experiences incorporating the virtual lab into a simple circuit lesson during an energy unit in a sixth-grade class. The lesson included a hands-on group experiment using wire, batteries, and light bulbs to make a circuit and an online simulation, using a virtual lab. Class discussions, student inquiries, and the study…
Descriptors: Science Laboratories, Computer Simulation, Hands on Science, Equipment
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Roth, Wolff-Michael – Science and Children, 1989
Presented are four activities which are designed to familiarize children with the multiple uses of computers and help them learn about heat and temperature using temperature probes. Included are the tempering effect of water, heat capacity, caloric content of foods, and weather. Hardware and software are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education
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Wulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1987
Provides a review of four science software programs. Includes topics such as plate tectonics, laboratory experiment simulations, the human body, and light and temperature. Contains information on ordering and reviewers' comments. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
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Brienne, Deborah; Goldman, Shelley V. – Science and Children, 1990
The use of electronic mail in the science classroom is discussed. Several applications of the use of this technology in the science classroom are described. Optional activities on computer networks are suggested. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
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Wulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1990
Reviewed are six computer software packages including "Lunar Greenhouse,""Dyno-Quest,""How Weather Works,""Animal Trackers,""Personal Science Laboratory," and "The Skeletal and Muscular Systems." Availability, functional, and hardware requirements are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Animals, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews