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Thematic Applications: Sciences I.
Technology-Based Solutions series. Developed by Twin Discovery Systems. Freeport, N.Y.: Educational Activities, 1995.
Recommended grade level:
6-8.
This CD-ROM offers 47 computer-based activities that allow students to explore 4 topics: dinosaurs, the solar system and space, weather, and inventions. The activities, which can be completed individually or collaboratively, incorporate computer literacy, mathematics, writing, science, and research, and require students to locate, manipulate, organize, and analyze data. Generally, students use the word processor, database, spreadsheet, or draw/paint program to complete each activity. They are also encouraged to consult research sources such as the Internet, CD-ROM encyclopedias, books, and periodicals.
As they go through the program, students research dinosaurs and input the data into a database; then they use the database to create spreadsheets, graphs, stories, illustrations, and a time line. They research plans for space stations and use a paint program to create their own space station plan. They write a story about what life is like on an imaginary planet. Students also view a short video of the Lunar Rover and then describe it; they interpret an infrared satellite image of the weather, which is on the CD-ROM; and they create a time line of important inventions.
Video clips and clip art illustrations are included on the CD-ROM for students to use as they create documents or reports. A list of relevant Web sites is also provided. The activities are designed to be adapted to different grade levels; thus, they will require varying amounts of time, depending on the level of detail teachers assign.
The CD-ROM uses either ClarisWorks (for Macintosh) or Microsoft Works for Windows. Students must know how to use these applications before they can complete the activities. The CD-ROM comes with a teacher's guide that summarizes the goals, skills, and research requirements for each activity.
Price:
Unit, $99.
Publisher/supplier:
Educational Activities.
Materials:
Available locally, from commercial suppliers, or in unit.
Topic Index listings linked to this entry
Use these listings to find related entries.
Dinosaurs, Earth Sciences: Hands-On Geology: K-12 Activities and Resources, ~ On the Rocks: Earth Science Activities for Grades 1-8, Multi & Applied Sciences: Evolution: Change over Time.
Inventions, Physical Sciences: Inventor's Lab, Multi & Applied Sciences: The Ben Franklin Book of Easy and Incredible Experiments: Activities, Projects, and Science Fun, ~ Critical Issues in Today's World: A Module for Grades 4-7.
Solar system, Earth Sciences: Concepts and Challenges in Earth Science, ~ Exploring Earth Science, ~ Glencoe Earth Science, ~ Project STAR: The Universe in Your Hands, ~ Asteroid!, ~ Earth and Beyond, ~ Earth, Moon, and Sun, ~ The Evolution of a Planetary System, ~ Project Earth Science: Astronomy, ~ Earth Science Investigations, ~ Global Climates--Past, Present, and Future: Activities for Integrated Science Education, ~ The Great Solar System Rescue, ~ Project SPICA: A Teacher Resource to Enhance Astronomy Education, The Universe at Your Fingertips: An Astronomy Activity and Resource Notebook, ~ Water, Stones, and Fossil Bones, Multi & Applied Sciences: Middle Grades Science: A Problem-Solving Approach, Sixth Grade, ~ Prime Science: Level C, ~ Science Interactions: Course 3, ~ Science 2000: Science 1 (Grade 7), ~ JASON VI: Island Earth, Hawai'i Expedition Curriculum, ~ Life: Here? There? Elsewhere? The Search for Life on Venus and Mars.
Space, Physical Sciences: Physical Science Activities for Elementary and Middle School, Earth Sciences: Destiny in Space, Water, Stones, and Fossil Bones, Multi & Applied Sciences: Science and Technology by Design: 3.
Space stations, Earth Sciences: The Moons of Jupiter,
Weather, Physical Sciences: Sound and Light, Environmental Sciences: Activities to Teach Mathematics in the Context of Environmental Studies, Earth Sciences: Concepts and Challenges in Earth Science, ~ Exploring Earth Science, ~ Exploring Earth's Weather, ~ Glencoe Earth Science, ~ Hurricane!, ~ Project Earth Science: Meteorology, ~ Weather and Health, ~ Weather Forecasting, ~ The Amateur Meteorologist: Explorations and Investigations, ~ Arid Lands, Sacred Waters, ~ Atmospheric Dynamics, ~ Earth at Hand: A Collection of Articles from NSTA's Journals, ~ Earth Science Investigations, ~ Global Climates--Past, Present, and Future: Activities for Integrated Science Education, ~ Science Projects about Weather, ~ Student Activities in Meteorology (SAM), Multi & Applied Sciences: Integrated Science: Book Two, ~ Investigating Patterns of Change, ~ The Local Environment, ~ Middle Grades Science: A Problem-Solving Approach, Seventh Grade, ~ Prime Science: Level C, ~ Science Interactions: Course 3, ~ Science 2000: Grade 6, ~ Science 2000: Science 1 (Grade 7), ~ Science 2000: Science 2 (Grade 8), ~ Earth and Physical Science: Content and Learning Strategies, ~ Everyday Science: Real-Life Activities, ~ Science Is . . .
