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Science Teacher, 1988
Reviews four software packages: (1) Agents of Infection; (2) The Earth Science Series; (3) Investigating Electric Fields; and (4) Aquatic Biology-PC. Describes the hardware needed, bibliographic data and specific details of the programs themselves. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Earth Science

Denning, J. David – Current: The Journal of Marine Education, 1990
Reported are the results of a study at the Royal British Columbia Museum where an interactive computer program, "Explore the Seashore," was added to an exhibit to test its effects on visitor enjoyment and learning. Details of the presentation and structure of the hypercard media are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Uses in Education, Earth Science, Ecology
McLamb, Skip; Walton, Susan – 1988
A bibliography of marine-oriented commercial and public domain courseware has been maintained by the Computer Education Committee of the Mid-Atlantic Marine Education Association for several years. This compilation is provided to interested persons by an established network with the following purposes: (1) to review and critique commercial and…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education

Bell, Rita – Current: The Journal of Marine Education, 1990
Reviewed is "Exploring Tidepools," a computer software package for middle school aged students. Features and availability are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education

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