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Peer reviewedBuzdin, Alexander; Varlamov, Andrey – Quantum, 1991
Describes the history and the development of the field of superconductivity. Identifies the significant interaction of electrons to form Cooper pairs. Presents background theory, describes approaches, and discusses problems encountered in the search for better high temperature superconducting materials. Provides technological applications of…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Enrichment Activities, Physics, Science Education
1996
This software product presents multi-level stories to capture the interest of children in grades two through five, while teaching them crucial reading comprehension skills. With stories touching on everything from the invention of velcro to the journey of food through the digestive system, the open-ended reading comprehension program is versatile…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Electronic Text, Individualized Instruction, Reading Comprehension
Peer reviewedBorovoy, Alexander – Quantum, 1991
Describes the process of osmosis from its discovery by Nollet in 1848 to modern applications. Uses experimental descriptions, illustrations, and photographs to explain osmosis. Discusses the technology of producing perfect filters and their applications in reverse osmosis to purify salt water and to filter blood in kidney machines. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Diffusion (Physics), Enrichment Activities
Download full textNational Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC. – 1992
NASA will launch Space Station Freedom piece by piece in the cargo bay of space shuttles. The process is scheduled to start in 1995 and be completed in 1999. This pamphlet presents factual information and accompanying hands-on science activities concerning the following aspects of the project: (1) the space shuttle's role in transport; (2) the…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Vandenberg-Daves, Jodi, Comp.; Gorn, Cathy, Ed. – 1999
The theme for National History Day during 1998-99 school year is "Science, Technology, Invention in History: Impact, Influence, Change. National History Day competition has two divisions based on school grade: junior division--grades 6, 7, and 8; and senior division--grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. This teacher guide provides teachers with…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Historic Sites
Peer reviewedFilonovich, S. R. – Quantum, 1991
Describes the use of analogy relative to the classical theory of momentum and kinetic energy, and addresses the advantages and disadvantages of this approach with respect to modern physics. Discusses the origins of the billiard ball analogy in the work of Coriolis and its influence on later theories and investigations of nuclear fission, particle…
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Atomic Theory, Enrichment Activities, Learning Strategies
