Fall 2004

In this issue...

• Free Computer-Based Learning Resources
  Download free open source software for science and mathematics.
  
  
• Perspective: Creating the Educational Golden Gate Bridge
  Wide-scale educational innovations require national investment.
  
  
• Monday’s Lesson: Handheld Computers in the Field
  Handheld computers make educational fieldwork possible anywhere, anytime.
  
  
• Tuesday’s Lesson: Making Molecular Models Your Own
  Transform Molecular Workbench models with an easy-to-use editor.
  
  
• Wednesday’s Lesson: The Starburst Activity
  Examine linear functions and their different representations with the RTT Linear Transformer.
  
  
• Thursday’s Lesson: Warming Up to Quadratics with the Parabola Web
  Explore quadratic functions with the RTT Quadratic Grapher.
  
  
• Friday’s Lesson: Using the What-If Builder
  Making a Decision Tree using the What-If Builder allows students to see the consequences of their decisions.
  
  

The projects described in this newsletter are supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, the Noyce Foundation and others. All opinions, findings, and recommendations expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the funding agencies. Mention of trade names, commercial products or organizations does not imply endorsement.