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Peer reviewedDonnelly, Denis – Computers in Physics, 1997
Announces the winners of an annual software contest for innovative software in physics education. Winning entries include an application to help students visualize the origin of energy bands in a solid, a package on the radioastronomy of pulsars, and a school-level science simulation program. Also includes student winners, honorable mentions,…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Awards, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedMcLellan, Hilary – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Reports the results of a study that examined the patterns of interactions of high school student partners engaged in problem-solving activities while working through computer simulation activities in an astronomy lab. Observations, interviews with teachers and students, and a software program evaluation are discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation
Peer reviewedMosley, John E. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Presents a review of computer programs written for the Apple Macintosh computer that teach astronomy. Reviews general programs, along with some which deal more specifically with sky travel, star charting, the solar system, Halley's Comet, and stargazing. Includes the name and address of each producer. (TW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Astronomy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews
Percey, John R. – Universe in the Classroom, 1987
Discusses several ways of teaching about constellations. Includes background and historical information, suggestions on visiting a planetarium, and a bibliography for sources of constellation stories, computer courseware, and constellation slides. Suggests ways of having students produce their own constellation slides. (TW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Childrens Literature, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Discusses the use of laserdiscs and interactive video technology in an earth science classroom. Delineates the basic equipment needed for a laserdisc workstation, along with a software authoring system. Describes the development and use of a software program called Mission Earth, which contains four lessons on astronomoy. (TW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Download full textGjertsen, Margaret; Risley, John S. – The Physics Teacher, 1987
This document was developed to help teachers locate computer software to enhance the teaching of traditional physics at all educational levels. It contains a table listing approximately 900 packages. The table is organized by type of computer (Apple II, Atari, Commodore, IBM PC, Macintosh, and TRS-80) and is alphabetized first by publisher and…
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Saul, Wendy; Newman, Alan R. – 1986
This book addresses some of the methods by which science can be made accessible to children, both in school and non-school settings. It contains information on effective science education for elementary school age children, and includes a catalog of books and other materials. Topics discussed in the book include: (1) planning; (2) approaches to…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Electronics
