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| Science and Children | 7 |
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| Book/Product Reviews | 7 |
| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Computer Programs | 1 |
| Guides - Classroom - Learner | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 4 |
| Teachers | 2 |
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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, 1989
Presents comments by classroom teachers on courseware for teaching science. Materials include forests, heart anatomy and physiology, balancing a series of numbers on a lever, the scientific method, ecology, and fire prevention. Availability, suggested grade level, and costs are provided. (RT)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedSidwell, 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
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 reviewedScience and Children, 1988
Reviews six software packages for the Apple II family. Programs reviewed include "Science Courseware: Earth Science Series"; "Heat and Light"; "In Search of Space: Introduction to Model Rocketry"; "Drug Education Series: Drugs--Their Effects on You'"; "Uncertainties and Measurement"; and "Software Films: Learning about Science Series," which…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedScience and Children, 1989
Reviews of seven software packages are presented including "The Environment I: Habitats and EcoSystems; II Cycles and Interactions"; "Super Sign Maker"; "The Great Knowledge Race: Substance Abuse"; "Exploring Science: Temperature"; "Fast Food Calculator and RD Aide"; "The Human Body:…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
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
