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Peer reviewedMcGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Reviews three computer software packages: "Mystery Objects," a science inquiry series for grades one-four; "Physics," covering physics content for high school and introductory college level; and a tutorial program "Sensei Geometry." Required hardware, price, and addresses for each software package are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Science, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Peer reviewedWulfson, Stephen E., Ed. – Science and Children, 1994
Reviews the following software: "Pizza to Go,""A World of Animals,""First Start Science,""MediClip,""Zurk's Learning Safari,""Paul Parkranger," and "Forces and Motion." (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Good, Ron – 1986
Designed for use by science teachers, this document provides selected lists of computer software collected by the Science and Mathematics Software (SAMS) lab at Florida State University. The commercially available software is compiled under the subject areas of biology, chemistry, and physics. Each list provides: (1) recommended grade level; (2)…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Classroom Computer Learning, 1990
Reviewed are two computer software packages: "Super Solvers Midnight Rescue!" a problem-solving program for IBM PCs; and "Interactive Physics," a simulation program for the Macintosh computer. The functions of the package are discussed including strengths and weaknesses and teaching suggestions. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedCline, Robert A.; Risley, John S. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Reviews the computer software, "Science Toolkit," made by Broderbund Software. The software covers experiments on light, temperature, timing, motion, speed, and frequency by using interfacing equipment. Provides an evaluation and four typical monitor displays. Concludes that it is an excellent software package. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Peer reviewedRisley, John, Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Compares the features of the sonic rangers available from HRM Software, MICROMEASUREMENTS, NAGAWTIS Software Research, and PASCO Scientific for demonstrations and experiments in mechanics. Presents the advantages of the sonic rangers and the typical graphics displayed by each software package. (YP)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews


