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Teaching With Simulations

Journal Article

Teaching With Simulations

Interactive science simulations (sims) have become popular tools for science educators, and research confirms that sims can improve student learning (Rutten, van Joolingen, and van der Veen 2012). Over the past 15 years, the PhET Interac- tive S...

By ARGENTA PRICE, CARL WIEMAN, AND KATHERINE PERKINS

High School Computer Science Engineering Labs NGSS STEM Teaching Strategies Technology

Science 101: Why Do Computers Keep Getting Smaller and Smaller?

Journal Article

Science 101: Why Do Computers Keep Getting Smaller and Smaller?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the history of why computers have reduced in size....

Elementary Middle School Computer Science Engineering Physics Technology Professional Learning old

NSTA Press Book

Big Data, Small Devices: Investigating the Natural World Using Real-Time Data

Now your students can transform their mobile phones and tablets into tools for learning about everything from weather to water quality. Big Data, Small Devices shows you how. This book is designed for Earth and environmental science teachers who want...

By Donna Governor, Michael Bowen, Eric Brunsell

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