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Walker, Jearl – Scientific American, 1979
Detailed descriptions are given of two procedures for measuring the radius of the earth, one using a rule and the other a stopwatch. (MP)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geometry, Mathematics Education, Measurement
Thomsen, Dietrick E. – Science News, 1979
Discusses the Weinberg-Salam theory of the weak and electromagnetic interactions which is an attempt at a partially unified theory for physics. (HM)
Descriptors: Conceptual Schemes, Force, Geometry, Mathematical Models
Download full textShann, Mary H. – 1996
This is the final evaluation report of the On Growth and Form (OGAF): Learning Concepts of Probability and Fractals by Doing Science project that aimed at engaging high school students in hands-on science activities, experiments, and computer simulations that use probability and fractal geometry to model ragged structures in the real world.…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Evaluation, Geometry, Hands on Science
Peer reviewedSpeitel, Thomas W. – Science Teacher, 1991
Explains how a computer uses its vision to determine the area, edge length, width, height, and center of mass in two dimensions from photos of backlit sea shells. Includes HyperCard codes used to instruct the computer to make the calculations. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Area, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science
