NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing 9,091 to 9,105 of 9,667 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
McKeever, S. W. S. – School Science Review, 1980
Summarizes scientific findings resulting from the Apollo missions, including lunar rocks and soil, age determination, and the moon's interior, evolution, and origin. Indicates experiments for future lunar research. (SK)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Earth Science, Higher Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Schwartz, A. Truman – Journal of Chemical Education, 1981
Offers the opinion that the creative and imaginative dimension of chemistry can be added in chemistry instruction through the acknowledgement of ambiguity in experimentation and science history. (CS)
Descriptors: Ambiguity, Chemistry, College Science, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Smith, P. A.; And Others – American Journal of Physics, 1981
Describes a procedure for determining the coefficient of restitution using a microcomputer which collects and sends data to a large computer where analysis is done and graphical output is generated. The data collection hardware and software are described, and results are illustrated. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Murch, G. E. – American Journal of Physics, 1979
Describes the phenomenological and microscopic aspects of solid-state diffusion in an electric field and presents a Monte Carlo method which is used to stimulate an atomistic model of diffusion in an electric field. The Nernst-Einstein relation is also discussed. (HM)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational), Electricity
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Butler, William M.; Griffin, Henry C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1979
The use of microcomputers in the undergraduate chemistry laboratory is presented. Examples are included which can be implemented in the PET 2001. (SA)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Saunders, Walter; And Others – Science Teacher, 1979
Describes various experiments which high school students are preparing, to be carried on NASA's 500 or more Space Shuttle flights in the 1980s. The project is intended to stimulate superior secondary school students. (SA)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Gifted, Science Experiments, Science Interests
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Bell, R. C.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1980
Described is a one-week summer chemistry workshop held at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pennsylvania, for secondary school students. Experiments and evaluation results of the workshops are provided. (HM)
Descriptors: College Programs, Educational Development, Program Evaluation, Science Activities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Weichman, F. L.; Austen, D. J. – American Journal of Physics, 1979
Describes the details of constructing, and use of, a solar collector. Uses a black liquid to absorb the energy, the thermosyphon effect to drive the liquid through the collector, and a floodlamp as a surrogate sun. (GA)
Descriptors: College Science, Energy, Heat, Higher Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
DeGroote, Robert A. M. C.; Neumann, Miguel G. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1979
Describes a spot test experiment, designed for use in the undergraduate laboratory, that has been adopted to follow the progress of coupling reactions. (BT)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Zuniga, M. A. – Physics Education, 1979
This paper, presented at the conference on the role of the laboratory in physics education, which was held in Oxford, England in July 1978, describes the role of the laboratory in school and university physics in Honduras. (HM)
Descriptors: College Science, Conferences, Developing Nations, Higher Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Richmond, P. E. – Physics Education, 1979
This paper, presented at the conference on the role of the laboratory in physics education which was held in Oxford, England in July 1978, discusses whether physics laboratories are essential or merely desirable for secondary schools and universities. (HM)
Descriptors: College Science, Conferences, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Coleman, Frances M. – T.H.E. Journal, 1997
Explains the unique benefits of using simulation software in place of physical experiments testing in high school science. Supplies detailed examples of students' usage. A sidebar presents vendors of simulation packages. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Educational Technology
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Openshaw, Peter – School Science Review, 1988
Presented are five ideas for A-level biology experiments using a laboratory computer interface. Topics investigated include photosynthesis, yeast growth, animal movements, pulse rates, and oxygen consumption and production by organisms. Includes instructions specific to the BBC computer system. (CW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biological Sciences, College Science, Computer Software
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Shirah, Sue; Dorman, Mildred M. – Science and Children, 1989
Described are science activities in which students concentrate on their senses and make discoveries with their eyes, ears, noses, mouths, and hands. Suggested experiments include activities involving cooking, tasting, observing, floating and sinking objects, making rain, and stringed musical instruments. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Science and Children, 1989
Describes an underwater expedition which will allow students to participate in activities without being physically present. Provides a list of participating museums and examples of activities from curriculum materials which include a poster, bathymetric map, and 25 lessons. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary School Science, Energy, Experiential Learning
Pages: 1  |  ...  |  603  |  604  |  605  |  606  |  607  |  608  |  609  |  610  |  611  |  ...  |  645