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ERIC Number: EJ415633
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
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Modeling the Milky Way: Spreadsheet Science.
Whitmer, John C.
Science Teacher, v57 n7 p19-21 Oct 1990
Described is the generation of a scale model of the solar system and the milky way galaxy using a computer spreadsheet program. A sample spreadsheet including cell formulas is provided. Suggestions for using this activity as a teaching technique are included. (CW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Earth Science, Models, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Space Sciences, Spreadsheets, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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