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Brown, A. O., III – 1989
This module contains instructional materials on instrumentation to help teachers train students in the job skills they will need as beginning instrumentation technicians. The module addresses the nature of accessing, measuring, and controlling phenomena such as level, flow, pressure, and temperature. Students are introduced to the devices and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Electronic Control, Electronic Equipment
Brown, A. O., III; Fowler, Malcolm – 1989
This module provides instructional materials that are designed to help teachers train students in job skills for entry-level jobs as instrumentation technicians. This text addresses the basics of troubleshooting control loops, and the transducers, transmitters, signal conditioners, control valves, and controllers that enable process systems to…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Electronic Control, Electronic Equipment
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Farrell, Katherine; Dowden, Edward – Science Teacher, 1988
Describes a way to use computers in teaching chemistry, in this case in a demonstration lesson on supercooling using a thermister in a game port to interface the computer with cooling phenyl salicylate. Discusses the advantages over the traditional method of instruction. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Uses in Education, Energy, Instrumentation
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Zdravkovich, Vera; Cunniff, Patricia A. – Science Teacher, 1991
Described is a program in which students learn about spectroscopy and instrumentation to solve a chemical forensic mystery. Infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, refractometry, and chromatographic techniques were used. An example of a mystery case is included. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Chromatography, Data Analysis
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Peters, R. C.; And Others – Journal of Biological Education, 1988
Presents a model system designed for the electrophysiological investigation of single unit activity in intact anaesthetized animals. Illustrates how information is coded into action potential patterns by sense organs. Uses the ampullary electroreceptor of the brown bullhead catfish as an example. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Higher Education, Instrumentation
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Barnes, Catherine – Journal of Biological Education, 1988
Describes an experimental setup using a microcomputer for demonstrating the circadian movement of petioles. Discusses experiments that were performed using this apparatus and factors that relate to these plant movements. Includes graphs that have been obtained. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Botany, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education
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Winders, Ann; Yates, Bill – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Discussed is the integration of microcomputers into the science laboratory curriculum. The approach provides an exposure to important aspects of computer technology while preserving concrete experiences provided by hands-on laboratories. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Experiential Learning
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School Science Review, 1990
Presented are 29 science activities for secondary school science instruction. Topic areas include botany, genetics, biochemistry, anatomy, entomology, molecular structure, spreadsheets, chemistry, mechanics, astronomy, relativity, aeronautics, instrumentation, electrostatics, quantum mechanics, and laboratory interfacing. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education
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Bishop, Richard – Physics Education, 1988
Concentrates on describing the implementation of the hardware systems based on the BBC microcomputer. Describes the electronic systems used to amplify the signals from the detector and to convert the signal to digital format. Discusses the software that must be used and the system performance. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Higher Education
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Physics Education, 1988
Describes four physics experiments including "Investigation of Box Resonances Using a Micro"; "A Direct Reading Wattmeter, DC or AC"; "Exercises in the Application of Ohm's Law"; and "Hysteresis on Gas Discharges." Discusses procedures, instrumentation, and analysis in each example. (CW)
Descriptors: Acoustics, College Science, Computer Uses in Education, Electricity
REIMER, BENNETT – 1967
THIS RESEARCH PRODUCED AND TRIED A SYLLABUS FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL MUSIC CLASSES. THE COURSE IS BASED ON (1) A STUDY OF THE CURRENT STATUS OF SUCH CLASSES AND SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVING THEM, (2) A PARTICULAR AESTHETIC POSITION ABOUT THE NATURE AND VALUE OF MUSIC AND THE MEANS FOR REALIZING MUSIC'S VALUE, (3) RELEVANT PRINCIPLES…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Fine Arts, High School Students