University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Severe Storms Modeling
This site features information on the severe storm computer modeling that meteorologists use to help them study severe storms.
Other
Computer Reconstruction: Hadrianic Baths at Leptis Magna
Resource presents a computer-generated reconstruction of the Hadrianic Baths at Leptis Magna. The reconstruction is based on photos and writings. There is also an outline history of the baths and a detailed description of the computer...
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University of Auckland: Computer Model of the Temple Palace of Rameses Iii
A computer reconstruction of the mortuary temple of Rameses III, built at Medinet Habu, which shows what this temple may have looked like in its original glory. A good visual representation of the temple architecture of the time (~1150...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Computer Simulation of the Sonoran Desert Community
The computer program's simulation of a Sonoran desert community should ultimately strengthen the student's comprehension of what is required for a natural ecosystem to sustain itself (remain in balance). This computer simulation program...
Google
Google for Education: Stochastic and Deterministic Modeling
Computers provide humans with fast and repeatable processing to create algorithms that model real world phenomena. Developing models allows students to apply their understanding and make predictions.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Mouse Trap Racing in the Computer Age!
Students design, build and evaluate a spring-powered mouse trap racer. For evaluation, teams equip their racers with an intelligent brick from a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Education Base Set and a HiTechnic acceleration sensor. They use...
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Model 7094 Console
Brief description of the Model 7094 Console, a transistor computer used in the NASA Apollo space program. The machine is on display at the Computer History Museum. This site provides a glimpse into the development of the information age...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Modeling Gravity and Friction
Application of Newton's Law of force and gravity to computer graphic programming.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Representing Graphs
Some practice problems with data and graph representation in computer science.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Gimbal Model
Simulate the pitch, roll and yaw of a 3D object on this Gimbal Model. Investigate the change at each independent axis by rotating it around specific points.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Magnetic Tapes
A brief history covering Magnetic Tapes, initially used in the 1950s to replace punched cards, and used primarily today as a backup device. The artifact is on display at the Computer History Museum. This site provides a glimpse into the...
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Magnetic Disks
A brief history covering magnetic disks, developed as efficient random access memory device. Additionally, a discussion on how a disk drive works is provided. The artifacts are on display at the Computer History Museum. This site...
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Using Computers to Study Molecular Structure
The main objective for this exercise is to enhance your study of the properties and structures of biological molecules with modern computer graphics. Rather than passively viewing illustrations of molecular structure as they occur in...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Modeling Human Facial Expressions
Advanced look at Project Deidre, an attempt to get realistic computer generated facial expressions. Demos can be viewed here.
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Rmle: Examining Response to a One to One Computer Initiative [Pdf]
This scholarly document features research on the impact of a one-to-one computing initiative at a Midwestern urban middle school. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Launching a Satellite
Do you think you could fire an "unpowered" object into orbit? By controlling the angle and speed at which the satellite is launch, students will try to launch a satellite into space with this computer model. Activity includes questions...
Google
Google for Education: Modeling Gdp and Waste Using Computational Thinking
A lesson plan showing how computer programming can be used to model biological principles.
Google
Google for Education: Model Radioactive Decay Using Computational Thinking
Through this demonstration students will understand radioactive including its probabilistic nature and begin to see how scientists use computational thinking to model complex phenomena.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Confliction Selection Pressures
Investigate how selection pressures and natural selection influence populations growth with this computer model. Understand how a population changes when selection pressures are in conflict. Perform the virtual lab to see what happens to...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Meiosis
Why don't you look exactly like your brother or sister? Meiosis involves the reducing of genetic material and chromosome shuffling which results in different genetic combinations. In this activity, students will view a computer model of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Start Here! Mathematics Behind the Subdivision Operation
Overview of this lesson which focuses on developing the mathematics behind the subdivision operation. By the end of this lesson you'll understand how computer modeling tools work underneath the hood. You'll be able to describe...
Other
I Guitar
Now it's easier than ever to make music on your computer! The direct USB connection of the iGuitar.USB models turns the guitar into an easy-to-use computer peripheral. The iGuitar is compatible with Macs and PCs and works directly with...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Teaching the Engineering Design Process
Students follow the steps of the engineering design process (EDP) while learning about assistive devices and biomedical engineering. They first go through a design-build-test activity to learn the steps of the cyclical engineering design...