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Sidwell, Joseph C.; And Others – Science and Children, 1988
Gives a review of four software packages including "Science Toolkit: Module 3--Body Lab" for measuring heart rate, lung capacity, and response time; "Project Zoo: Adventures with Charts and Graphs" for developing process skills; "The Body Electric" for explaining electrical activity in the body; and "M-ss-ng…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews

Wulfson, 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

Wulfson, Stephen E., Ed. – Science and Children, 1994
Reviews the following computer programs: "Restless Earth" (National Geographic Society); "Science Cap 2.0" (DEMCO); "My Own Stories (MECDC); Wild Science Arcade (Binary Zoo); "Out and About" (Optical Data); "Botanical Gardens" (Sunburst); "BodyScope" (MECC); and "Mineral, Where and Why?" (Arizona Board of Regents). (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Earth Science

Science and Children, 1990
Reviewed are seven computer software packages for IBM and/or Apple Computers. Included are "Windows on Science: Volume 1--Physical Science"; "Science Probe--Physical Science"; "Wildlife Adventures--Grizzly Bears"; "Science Skills--Development Programs"; "The Clean Machine"; "Rock Doctor";…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Earth Science

Wulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1988
Reviews seven instructional software packages covering a variety of topics. Includes: "Science Square-Off"; "The Desert"; "Science Courseware: Physical Science"; "Odell Lake"; "Safety First"; "An Experience in Artificial Intelligence"; and "Master Mapper." (TW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics

Wulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1987
Provides reviews of six computer software programs designed for use in elementary science education programs. Provides the title, publisher, grade level, and descriptions of courseware on ant farms, drugs, genetics, beachcombing, matter, and test generation. (TW)
Descriptors: Animals, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software Reviews

Wulfson, 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