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Presberg, Helen – Science and Children, 1983
Suggestions are provided for organizing a computer club. Also provided are suggested club activities, including the creation of programs related to science units students are studying. A number of tips are included to help teachers make effective use of club time. (JN)
Descriptors: Clubs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary School Science
Lawler, Robert – Creative Computing, 1982
Some aspects of use of the LOGO programing language are discussed. The ideas focus on the creation of geometric patterns, particularly as viewed from the perspective of a beginner with this language. The material is designed to stimulate individual experimentation and exploration. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Discovery Learning, Elementary School Science
Embry, Lynn – 1985
Developed as an introduction to computer programming using an Apple microcomputer, this document presents teachers and students with: (1) essential vocabulary used in the BASIC language; (2) syntax; and (3) programming techniques. Simple hands-on activities designed to guide the learner through beginning BASIC programming skills and fundamental…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education
Cuneo, Diane O. – 1986
Turtle graphics is a popular vehicle for introducing children to computer programming. Children combine simple graphic commands to get a display screen cursor (called a turtle) to draw designs on the screen. The purpose of this study was to examine young children's abilities to function in a simple computer programming environment. Four- and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education