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Dewhurst, D. G.; And Others – Journal of Biological Education, 1989
An interactive computer-assisted learning program written for the BBC microcomputer to teach the basic principles of genetic engineering is described. Discussed are the hardware requirements software, use of the program, and assessment. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews
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Duhrkopf, Richard, Ed.; Belshe, John F., Ed. – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Reviews a software package, "Mitosis-Meiosis," available for Apple II or IBM computers with colorgraphics capabilities. Describes the documentation, presentation and flexibility of the program. Rates the program based on graphics and usability in a biology classroom. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews
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Science Teacher, 1988
Reviews two software programs for Apple series computers. Includes "Orbital Mech," a basic planetary orbital simulation for the Macintosh, and "START: Stimulus and Response Tools for Experiments in Memory, Learning, Cognition, and Perception," a program that demonstrates basic psychological principles and experiments. (CW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Computer Software Reviews
Horne, Thomas – PC/Computing, 1988
Describes four IBM compatible flight simulator software packages: (1) "Falcon," air to air combat in an F-16 fighter; (2) "Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer," test flight 14 different aircraft; (3) "Jet," air to air combat; and (4) "Flight Simulator," a realistic PC flight simulator program. (MVL)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aviation Vocabulary, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
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Science Teacher, 1988
Reviews two computer software packages for use in physical science, physics, and chemistry classes. Includes "Physics of Model Rocketry" for Apple II, and "Black Box" for Apple II and IBM compatible computers. "Black Box" is designed to help students understand the concept of indirect evidence. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Mechanics (Physics)
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Wulfson, Eugene T., Ed. – Science and Children, 1988
Presents reviews by classroom teachers of software for teaching science. Includes material on the work of geologists, genetics, earth science, classification of living things, astronomy, endangered species, skeleton, drugs, and heartbeat. Provides information on availability and equipment needed. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
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Smith, Richard L., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Reviews the Apple II program "Area and Volume" which investigates the areas and volumes of polygonal regions, circles, and solids for grades 6-12. Provides information updates on three programs: True BASIC 2.0, Turbo BASIC 1.0, and Microsoft QuickBASIC 3.0. (MVL)
Descriptors: Area, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
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Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Reviews two computer programs: "Molecular Graphics," which allows molecule manipulation in three-dimensional space (requiring IBM PC with 512K, EGA monitor, and math coprocessor); and "Periodic Law," a database which contains up to 20 items of information on each of the first 103 elements (Apple II or IBM PC). (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
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Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Reviews three chemistry software programs at the high school and college general chemistry level for the Apple II family. Includes "Chemical Nomenclature and Balancing Equations,""Principles of Stoichiometry," and "Solubility." (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry
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Swanson, Harold D. – Advances in Physiology Education, 1990
Three commercial products for data acquisition with the Macintosh computer, known by the trade names of LabVIEW, Analog Connection WorkBench, and MacLab were reviewed and compared, on the basis of actual trials, for their suitability in physiological and biological teaching laboratories. Suggestions for using these software packages are provided.…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Reviews
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Ayers, Jerry B. – School Science and Mathematics, 1987
Reports on a study designed to analyze six primary science education journals published in 1985 and compares the results with some baseline data collected in 1970. Results indicated that the amount of material being published per year during that period increased, with additional emphasis on methods of teaching. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1990
The use of programs on the topic of dinosaurs in interdisciplinary exercises which may include mathematics, science, history, and language arts is described. Reviews of 16 different computer programs are included. Possible misconceptions and how they are dealt with in various programs are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
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Science Teacher, 1989
Describes two software programs for the Apple II series and TRS-80 Models III and IV: (1) "Personal Energy Inventory" (grades 9-12, records and manages data, not considered user friendly); (2) "Energy Conservation" (grades 7-12, aids in converting and problem solving, uses drill and practice). (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Data Collection, Drills (Practice)
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McGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Three computer programs for the Apple II family are reviewed: (1) "Super Vocab Machine"--vocabulary self-tutorial; (2) "Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures: A Matter of Mystery"--database for the elements; and (3) "That's Life: Human Body Exploration"--information about the human body. (MVL)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry
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Powers, Michael H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Evaluates two Apple II interfacing packages designed to measure pH: (1) "Experiments in Chemistry" by HRM Software and (2) "Voltage Plotter III" by Vernier Software. Provides characteristics and screen dumps of each package. Reports both systems are suitable for high school or beginning college laboratories. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction
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