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This is a collection of over two dozen interactive Excel Spreadsheets (aka - simulations) or Excelets for discovery learning in introductory materials science or to add a materials science component to other courses. The Excelets range from manipulating a multivariable equation, animating a concept, or managing a small database to explore concepts by bringing the mathematics alive to enhance the dynamic nature of concepts. Excelets promote an engaging pedagogy via predict, test, and analyze in the classroom. Topics covered include the crystal structure of metals, the vibrations in solids, bonding, band gaps, x-rays in crystalline solids, exploring the periodic table to compare metals and non-metals, thermal expansion, and carbon nanotubes. Guided-inquiry activities are included with some of the spreadsheets. A link to a "How to" guide for developing Excelets is provided. This work is supported by the Howard/Hopkins/PGCC Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM), which is funded by NSF Grant No. DMR-0611595. |
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materials science, spreadsheets, discovery learning
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Primary Audience:
College Lower Division,
High School,
College General Ed
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Technical Requirements: Excel 2002 or higher for PC or Mac
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
no
Source Code Available:
yes
Accessiblity Information Available:
unsure
Copyright:
no
Creative Commons:
This work is licensed under a
Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 United States
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