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Rodrigues, H.; dos Santos, A. C.; Soares, A. – Physics Education, 2020
In this article, physical quantities related to the motion of a parachute system in the framework of Newton's law of mechanics guide an informal approach to the mathematical concept of function. Furthermore, a graphical simulator that enables visualization of the fall of object-parachutes system is presented. The article is aimed at students and…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Equipment, Scientific Principles
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Antuch, Manuel; Ramos, Yaquelin; Álvarez, Rubén – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
SCILAB is a lesser-known program (than MATLAB) for numeric simulations and has the advantage of being free software. A challenging software-based activity to analyze the most common linear reversible inhibition types with SCILAB is described. Students establish typical values for the concentration of enzyme, substrate, and inhibitor to simulate…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, College Science, Undergraduate Study, Chemistry
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Riddle, Bob – Science Scope, 2008
In earlier columns, the celestial coordinate system of hour circles of right ascension and degrees of declination was introduced along with the use of an equatorial star chart (see SFA Star Charts in Resources). This system shows the planets' motion relative to the ecliptic, the apparent path the Sun follows during the year. An alternate system,…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Astronomy, Teaching Methods, Computer Software
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Heck, Andre; Kedzierska, Ewa; Ellermeijer, Ton – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2009
In this paper we report on the sustained research and development work at the AMSTEL Institute of the University of Amsterdam to improve mathematics and science education at primary and secondary school level, which has lead amongst other things to the development of the integrated computer working environment Coach 6. This environment consists of…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Inquiry
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Walton, Karen Doyle – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Introduces microcomputer interfacing as a method for explaining and demonstrating various aspects of the concept of function. Provides three experiments with illustrations and typical computer graphic displays: pendulum motion, pendulum study using two pendulums, and heat absorption and radiation. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Functions (Mathematics)
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McKenzie, J. – Physics Education, 1982
A computer program, making use of interactive computer graphics, has been developed to help students become fluent in the mathematical procedures needed to understand concepts of addition of waves. Background theory, use of the program, and technical and educational features of the program (written in Fortran) are discussed. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs