Using Online Databases To Teach Ecological Concepts.

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Title: Using Online Databases To Teach Ecological Concepts.
Language: English
Authors: LaBare, Kelly M., Klotz, R. Lawrence, Witherow, Eric
Source: American Biology Teacher. Feb 2000 62(2):124-127.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 4
Publication Date: 2000
Document Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Ecology, Educational Technology, Graphs, Higher Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, World Wide Web
ISSN: 0002-7685
Abstract: It is difficult to incorporate long term studies such as ecology into classroom settings. Discusses how to reach and download research center data available on the web. Recommends Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) sites for downloading and interpreting data. Explains the downloading procedure using a Netscape browser, and uses Excel and Lotus programs to analyze and visualize data. (YDS)
Entry Date: 2001
Accession Number: EJ622107
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:It is difficult to incorporate long term studies such as ecology into classroom settings. Discusses how to reach and download research center data available on the web. Recommends Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) sites for downloading and interpreting data. Explains the downloading procedure using a Netscape browser, and uses Excel and Lotus programs to analyze and visualize data. (YDS)
ISSN:0002-7685