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Peer reviewedBrown, Tom; Dias, Michael – Science Scope, 2003
Presents two environmental modeling activities, biosphere bubbles and a crystal ball of population growth, along with a related online exercise and explains proven teaching methods that make demonstrations less teacher-centered and more engaging for groups of collaborating students. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Curriculum Design, Ecology
Peer reviewedLeuenberger, Ted; Shepardson, Daniel; Harbor, Jon; Bell, Cheryl; Meyer, Jason; Klagges, Hope; Burgess, Willie – Science Scope, 2001
Presents inquiry-oriented activities that acquaint students with groundwater sources, movement of water through aquifers, and contamination of groundwater by pollution. In one activity, students use well log data from web-based resources to explore groundwater systems. Provides sample well log data for those not having access to local information.…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Earth Science, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedMeier, Beverly – Science Scope, 1988
Discusses a weather prediction activity connecting local weather network by computer modem. Describes software for telecommunications, data gathering, preparation work, and instructional procedures. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Earth Science
