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Nilson, Jeff – Classroom Computer News, 1983
"Big Business" is a series of computer simulations designed to give players a chance to compete in the practical world of business and finance. The basic elements of the simulations and versions designed for home use, middle school students, and high school students are described. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Business, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education
Friel, Susan – Classroom Computer News, 1983
"Lemonade" is one in a series of simulations designed to permit exploration of elementary concepts in economics. The nature of the simulation, problem-solving skills fostered, and suggestions for use of the program in the classroom are discussed. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Economics
Roberts, Nancy – Classroom Computer News, 1983
Discusses steps involved in model building and simulation: understanding a problem, building a model, and simulation. Includes a mathematical model (focusing on a problem dealing with influenza) written in the DYNAMO computer language, developed specifically for writing simulation models. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Olds, Henry, Jr. – Classroom Computer News, 1983
Reviews an educationally valuable and reasonably well-designed simulation of volcanic activity in an imaginary land. VOLCANOES creates an excellent context for learning information about volcanoes and for developing skills and practicing methods needed to study behavior of volcanoes. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Earth Science
Carter, Ricky – Classroom Computer News, 1983
Describes some commands, simple programing procedures, and applications of the programing language LOGO, including its powerful recursive feature and its value in teaching problem solving. A listing of LOGO graphics packages includes details of software and print materials, prices, and microcomputers that will support the packages. (EAO)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education