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Briscoe, Michael – Science Teacher, 2019
FLEET is a free ship-design simulator that reaches students in their native environment--video games. It is also a physics simulator that applies content first learned through hands-on scientific investigations. Using FLEET, students design and use ships for various naval missions by mastering scientific concepts such as force, energy, and work,…
Descriptors: Video Games, Computer Simulation, Physics, Hands on Science
Thornburgh, William R.; Tretter, Thomas R. – Science Teacher, 2017
This article describes a unit in which students investigate total solar eclipses, such as the one coming August 21, from several perspectives. It incorporates mathematical thinking and aligns with the "Next Generation Science Standard." This article refers to physical, virtual, and mathematical modeling. Various models and perspectives…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Mathematical Models, Recreational Facilities, Lunar Research

Whitmer, John C. – Science Teacher, 1990
Described is the generation of a scale model of the solar system and the milky way galaxy using a computer spreadsheet program. A sample spreadsheet including cell formulas is provided. Suggestions for using this activity as a teaching technique are included. (CW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Earth Science

Barba, Robertta H. – Science Teacher, 1988
Explains uses of computer hardware when it's no longer needed to teach computer literacy. Describes a mini-lab pilot project which consists of several computers mounted on carts used similarly as audiovisual equipment. Lists advantages, disadvantages, and percentages of time used for instruction, interfacing, word processing, graphing, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Thomson, Norman; Chapman, Seri – Science Teacher, 2004
The Virtual Gorilla Modeling Project--a professional development project--is a collaboration of middle and high school inservice teachers, Zoo Atlanta primatologists, science and computer educators, and students. During a 10-day professional development summer workshop, middle and high school teachers explore the world of the gorilla through…
Descriptors: Primatology, Secondary School Teachers, Inquiry, Faculty Development