Science Sampler: The science of Star Wars -- Integrating technology and the Benchmarks for Science Literacy

Journal Article | October 2006

Star Wars: The name alone implies action, adventure, the vastness of space, alien creatures, and of course, who can forget light sabers? Since the Star Wars saga has entertained millions of people around the world…

Use of Customized Digital Images for Teaching Human Anatomy: A Technological Supplement to Traditional Anatomy Instruction

Journal Article | October 1977

Teaching in the human anatomy field is evolving rapidly with the introduction of innovative instructional methods. This article features more efficient teaching techniques using digital images.

Building Energy Efficiency: Energy auditing allows students to work with the community and learn new technology

Journal Article | April 2001

The author developed a project-based curriculum called the "EnergyNet Energy Audit Project," to teach students about energy. Students look for wasted energy—energy being consumed without benefit to people—in a building…

Crossing Disciplinary Lines—Bar Codes and DNA Codes: Students Crack the Codes of Digital Technology

Journal Article | February 1997

In this course, students study bar codes used by the U.S, Postal Service. Once students have a basic understanding of these codes, they compare their features with that of DNA codes. When students are introduced to the…