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Direct linkMayes, Robert; Koballa, Thomas R., Jr. – Science and Children, 2012
The vision for science education set forth in "A Framework for K-12 Science Education" (NRC 2012) makes it clear that for today's students to become the scientifically literate citizens of tomorrow, their educational experiences must help them become mathematically proficient. "The focus here is on important practices, such as modeling, developing…
Descriptors: State Standards, Computers, Science Education, Scientific Literacy
Olson, Joanne K. – Science and Children, 2008
Research indicates that people more easily understand abstractions when they are preceded by concrete representations (Lawson 2002). This article describes how educators can use science representations to help students form lasting understandings of abstract concepts. A spectrum illustrating some commonly used representation types and their level…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Education, Science Activities, Children
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1990
Reviewed are four computer software packages including "Project Classify: Mammals,""Living Science Textbook--The Frog,""Life Science Help Series," and "Talking Dinosaurs." Discussed are availability, features, strengths, and weaknesses. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1990
Reviewed are seven computer software packages including "Frog Dissection Lab Report,""Backyard Birds,""LEGO TC Logo,""Alcohol--Four Interactive Programs,""Windows on Science--Life Science,""Climate and Weather/Our Town Database," and "Weeds to Trees." Discussed are availability, features, strengths, and weaknesses. (CW)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Animals, Biological Sciences, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1987
Provides a review of four science software programs. Includes topics such as plate tectonics, laboratory experiment simulations, the human body, and light and temperature. Contains information on ordering and reviewers' comments. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen – Science and Children, 1988
Presents reviews of six computer software programs for teaching science. Provides the publisher, grade level, cost, and descriptions of software, including: (1) "Recycling Logic"; (2) "Introduction to Biochemistry"; (3) "Food for Thought"; (4) "Watts in a Home"; (5) "Geology in Action"; and (6)…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen, Ed. – Science and Children, 1987
Reviews seven computer software programs that can be used in science education programs. Describes courseware which deals with muscles and bones, terminology, classifying animals without backbones, molecular structures, drugs, genetics, and shaping the earth's surface. (TW)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Animals, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
