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Presberg, Helen – Science and Children, 1983
Suggestions are provided for organizing a computer club. Also provided are suggested club activities, including the creation of programs related to science units students are studying. A number of tips are included to help teachers make effective use of club time. (JN)
Descriptors: Clubs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary School Science
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Cox, Dorothy; Berger, Carl F. – Science and Children, 1981
Reports results of a study examining the effectiveness of microcomputers as aids in developing problem-solving skills. Group dynamics of students working with microcomputers was also explored, as well as the effectiveness of this instructional aid with students of varying abilities. (CS)
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Heterogeneous Grouping, Junior High Schools
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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