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Peer reviewedWatson, James; Watson, Nancy – Science and Children, 1987
Provides specific directions and guidelines for the computer program "YOU Program ME." Explains how this introductory hands-on activity can teach the concept of programming and can introduce the BASIC language. Background information and student activity sheets are included. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBoyadzhiev, Irina; Boyadzhiev, Khristo – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Describes the method for producing the equiangular spiral, the geometric curve generated by modeling an insect's orientation process to an illumination source, utilizing a LOGO Turtle program which is included. (JJK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts
Peer reviewedLamb, John F., Jr. – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Described is an activity that incorporates a computer, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to answer questions about the planet Mars. A possible crescent of Mars is compared to those of Venus and Mercury. (KR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Mathematics, College Science, Computer Uses in Education
