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Seager, Spencer L.; Swenson, Karen T. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Describes a program in which six experiments in chemistry were used in an elementary school science program. Discusses the problems encountered in initiating the program, and some of the ways the problems were solved. Lists the six experiments, along with the reaction or process being studied, and the application of each. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Demonstrations (Educational), Diagrams, Elementary Education

Bourque, Donald R.; Carlson, Gaylen R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Reports on a study that examined and compared the cognitive effectiveness of a traditional hands-on laboratory exercise with a computer-simulated program on the same topic. Sought to determine if coupling these formats would provide optimum student comprehension. Suggests hands-on exercises be followed by computer simulations as postlaboratory…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Measurement, College Science, Comprehension

Moore, John W., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Provides a series of short articles about various uses of computers and courseware in teaching chemistry. Addresses topics such as a programming utility for animation, an organic synthesis program, a program for the allocation of organic qualitative analysis of unknowns, color images of molecules, and enhancing spreadsheet capabilities. (TW)
Descriptors: Animation, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science

Borghi, L.; And Others – Physics Education, 1987
Describes a teaching strategy designed to help high school students learn mechanics by involving them in simple experimental work, observing didactic films, running computer simulations, and executing more complex laboratory experiments. Provides an example of the strategy as it is applied to the topic of projectile motion. (TW)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Mechanics (Physics)

Chafel, Judith A. – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1988
Analyzes research on social comparisons by children of elementary school age or younger with respect to sex differences. Examines theoretical perspectives. Categorizes research by investigation setting, summarizes major findings, and makes recommendations for future research. (FMW)
Descriptors: Children, Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Students, Females

Moore, Guy S. M. – Physics Education, 1988
Introduced is a unique generation method of Fourier series requiring simple mathematical skills and using computer programs. Discusses Fourier synthesis by microcomputer, and Fourier analysis with simple equipment. Shown are a circuit diagram, computer programs, monitor displays and tables of data. (YP)
Descriptors: Acoustics, College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software

Timmer, William C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Describes a simple experiment done in a quantitative analysis course that illustrates the chemistry of the breath alcohol test. Discusses the development and use of the Breathalyzer. Outlines the experimental procedure, along with the appropriate calculations and discussion of the results. (TW)
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Blood Circulation, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry

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
Bau, Haim H. – Engineering Education, 1987
Describes a course recently developed at the University of Pennsylvania in mechanical engineering which emphasizes computer applications to laboratory instruction. Discusses the course objectives and explains the computer simulations and experiments utilized in the course. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education

Chew, V. K. – School Science Review, 1986
Reviews the collection of science teaching apparatus that has been acquired by the British Science Museum since its request for such equipment in 1979. Describes the current acquisitions and discusses their use with regard to the historical development of science education. Mentions certain apparatus still being sought for the collection. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Measurement Equipment

Mitford, Hazel – School Science Review, 1986
Describes 46 activities, investigations, and experiments which deal with a variety of topics in high school and college biology, chemistry, and physics. Includes photographs, diagrams, descriptions of computer software, and detailed procedures for conducting teaching activities on topics ranging from energy to water recycling. (TW)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Uses in Education

Chang, J. C.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Discusses a new program at the University of Michigan in hazardous waste management. Describes a laboratory demonstration that deals with the reactivity and potential violence of several reactions that may be encountered on a hazardous waste site. Provides criteria for selecting particular compatibility testing methods. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Demonstrations (Educational)

Howard, Gary D.; DuBois, Thomas D. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Discusses the problems created by the insufficient number of major data collection and analysis instruments in most college chemistry courses. Suggests the use of less expensive microcomputer-controlled instrument emulators, which resemble the actual instruments. Discusses the application of one such emulator in an instrumental analysis course.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education

Sievers, Dennis, Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Describes apparatus for use in high school chemistry instruction. Provides instructions and lists of materials needed for building a homemade sand bath for use in experiments that demonstrate the slow evaporation of a solvent. Plans for the construction of a low-cost conductivity apparatus are also included. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Demonstrations (Educational), Electric Batteries

Dreisbach, Joseph H. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Describes a new biochemistry laboratory course offered at the University of Scranton (Pennsylvania) which is designed to promote scientific curiosity and creativity. Uses a problems-oriented approach which provides students with independent learning experiences. Provides a listing of some of the course's laboratory exercises. (TW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Science, Course Descriptions, Experiential Learning