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Weil, Aurelia; Russell, Larry – 2002
This paper presents three activities on how to analyze rates of change in real-life situations using TI-83 calculators and computer-based laboratories. Activities include 24 hour temperature data, the temperature of a light bulb, and an M&M toss. Each section contains descriptions of equipment/materials, data collection, and data analysis. The…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators, Integrated Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction
Cassidy, Michael – 2001
This project description is designed to show how graphing calculators and calculator-based laboratories (CBL) can be used to explore topics in the physics of sound. The activities address topics such as sound waves, musical notes, and chords. Teaching notes, calculator instructions, and blackline masters are included. (MM)
Descriptors: Acoustics, Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators, Graphs
Barber, Betsy; Ball, Rhonda – 2001
This project description is designed to show how graphing calculators and calculator-based laboratories (CBLs) can be used to explore topics in physics and health sciences. The activities address such topics as respiration, heart rate, and the circulatory system. Teaching notes and calculator instructions are included as are blackline masters. (MM)
Descriptors: Blood Circulation, Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators, Health Education
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Zucker, Andrew A.; Hug, Sarah T. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008
1:1 laptop programs, in which every student is provided with a personal computer to use during the school year, permit increased and routine use of powerful, user-friendly computer-based tools. Growing numbers of 1:1 programs are reshaping the roles of teachers and learners in science classrooms. At the Denver School of Science and Technology, a…
Descriptors: Low Income Groups, Student Surveys, Physics, Scientific Concepts