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Publication Date: 2017-Jan
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Simulating Satellite and Space Probe Motion at High School with Spreadsheets
Benacka, Jan
Physics Education, v52 n1 Article 015016 Jan 2017
This paper gives an account of an experiment in which thirty-three high school students of ages 17-19 developed spreadsheet numerical models of satellite and space probe motion. The models are free to download. A survey was carried out to find out the students' opinion of the lessons.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, High Schools, Secondary School Science, Physics, Science Experiments, Spreadsheets, Motion, Student Surveys, Student Attitudes, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Simulation, Measurement, Satellites (Aerospace), Models
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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