Computer-based Manipulatives

Interactive Software and Web sites

Presented by Tom O'Haver
to2@umail.umd.edu

1. Computer-based Manipulatives: Overview of freeware, shareware, demos and Web sites that support discovery-oriented experiences, with the emphasis on science, math, social studies, and quiz construction.

2. "When Dragons eat the Sun", a technology-enhanced lesson on the stars, planets, moon and sun as seen from Earth. Uses the shareware planetarium simulator program CyberSky as well as several Web sites. Print out and duplicate this Student Worksheet for your students to record their observations and answers.

3. "In Living Color", a technology-enhanced lesson on the science and mathematics of color. Uses the freeware color selection program RGBtoHEX from No-Nonsense Software. Print out and duplicate this Student Worksheet for your students to record their observations and answers.