Simulating satellite and space probe motion at high school with spreadsheets

Simulating satellite and space probe motion at high school with spreadsheets

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.

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Veröffentlicht in:Physics education 2017-01, Vol.52 (1), p.15016
1. Verfasser: Benacka, Jan
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Computer Simulation
Educational Technology
High Schools
Measurement
Motion
Numerical models
Physics
Satellites (Aerospace)
Science Experiments
Science Instruction
Secondary School Science
Spreadsheets
Student Attitudes
Student Surveys
Students
Technology Uses in Education
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:0031-9120
1361-6552
DOI:10.1088/1361-6552/52/1/015016