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Formerly Artemis Science Curriculum and Software About Artemis: Artemis is dedicated to the development of innovative earth science curriculum. Artemis produces toolkits designed to help students investigate the structure and dynamics of the physical universe in a way that resembles the research done by professional earth scientists. The creator of these kits, Frank Granshaw, is a community college instructor with background in both earth and physical science, as well as nearly 20 years of teaching and curriculum design experience. This means that the tools developed by Artemis have been designed for and tested in actual classrooms.
A toolkit for investigating the structure, dynamics, and evolution of stars. The major component of this kit is a multi-media model of several major types of stars. The model allows students to engage in simulated astronomical research by examining the spectrum, energy output, and physical structure of the stars they choose. Other features of the program allow them to observe the physical changes in the star that occur with age. There is also an option that allows students to "grow a star from scratch", thus allowing them to experiment with the conditions that determine how a star will develop, age, and eventually die. The program is accompanied by a user / lab manual that includes lab exercises and study questions based on the program, activities in stellar physics, techniques for observing the sun, and more.
System Requirements Macintosh - The computer should be equipped with a CD ROM drive, at least 16 MB of RAM, and have a processor speed of 20 MHz. Recommended processor speed - 200 MHz or greater. Windows 95 / 98 / NT - The computer should be equipped with a CD ROM drive, at least16 MB of RAM, and have a processor speed of 60 MHz. Recommended processor speed - 200 MHz or greater. Star Probe can be purchased for $55 + postage directly from Artemis or by contacting MMI Corporation
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