The premise behind this document is that a generation gap is opening between 8-year-olds and 16-year-olds in terms of technological respect, ease of hardware usage, and understanding of process tools. Therefore, this publication seeks to develop awareness and skills with data bases, computer graphics, programming, spreadsheets, simulations,…

The Technology Enhanced Elementary and Middle School Science II project (TEEMSS), funded by the National Science Foundation, produced 15 inquiry-based instructional science units for teaching in grades 3-8. Each unit uses computers and probeware to support students' investigations of real-world phenomena using probes (e.g., for temperature or…

The purpose of software mapping is to delineate a method for software menu, tool, and palette use in the construction of elementary school science and mathematics curriculum activities. With this method, software "maps" were created for traversing science and math curriculum problems and activities using software. The other purpose of…

Includes a list of favorably reviewed science and mathematics microcomputer software for instructional use in preschool through grade 12. Developed as an aid to educators in locating programs they may want to preview. (MVL)

Project AIMS (Activities that Integrate Mathematics and Science) produces a variety of curriculum materials that deal with the integration of learning experiences, problem solving activities, and the use of cooperative learning. This document is a compilation of the AIMS newsletters published during the 1986-87 academic year. Each of the ten…

Includes a list of favorably reviewed microcomputer software designed to be used in instructing students in kindergarten through grade 12. Developed as an aid to educators in previewing software, the list provides the name, type, cost, publisher, and grade level for instructional software in science and mathematics. (TW)