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  I am currently involved in a project to design a hypercard stack to aid
in the teaching of astronomy and space sciences to people of the general
public and students in approximately grades 4-12 (maybe earlier).  I have
a fairly good idea about how I had planned to program the stack, but I would
like some input from teachers out there who know what students get stuck on,
have an easy time with, etc.  SO.... If you are a teacher or have input
regarding the following questions, please e-mail me at
tabt9@isuvax.iastate.edu

                          A QUESTIONNAIRE

1.  Are computers used for any purpose in your classes?  If so, for what?


2.  If you could have someone design software concerning concepts in 
    astronomy and space science to fit your needs in class, what topics would
    you like to see covered?

3.  If you use computers in class, what kind of computer do you use?  What
    kinds of things do your students use them for?

4.  Along the lines of Astronomy and Space Science, what things are 
    emphasized in your class?

5.  What aspect of astronomy or space science do you think is the most 
    difficult to teach to the student?



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   This software will be written in three parts.  The first part will be
a set of interactive "lessons" where the students learn about various concepts
about astronomy.  The second part includes a database of projects that the
student can use the computer as an aid to learn about things in the night
sky.  The third part will be a sort of ongoing observing log, for students
to keep a record of what they saw in the night sky, and when.

   Your responses are very important to this project, and I appreciate the
time you're taking for your reply!


             Tony Landin  (Undergrad physics/music major)
	       E-mail:  tabt9@isuvax.iastate.edu
	       Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
	       (515)-294-3495