ACTIVITY 8.2 Exploring Software for the Science Classroom

Materials

  • Software program
  • Microcomputer
  • Microcomputer Software Evaluation Instrument

Procedure

1. Use the Microcomputer Software Evaluation Instrument (Figure 8.52) to evaluate two software programs. Follow the procedures in the evaluation instrument.

2. Compare the results of the two software programs.

3. Share your results with your peers.

Minds On Strategies

1. If you could use these software programs in the science classroom, what would be the goals for using the programs?

2. How would these programs enhance student learning in the science classroom?

 

Figure 8.52. Microcomputer Software Evaluation Form