Susan's science teacher has just purchased five Palm handhelds with temperature probes. He plans to ask his students to develop experiments that test the effectiveness of different types of insulations.
Susan can barely contain herself as she waits for him to unpack the new instruments. Later, when he has trouble installing the probe software, Susan volunteers to stay during lunch and help solve the problem. She quickly discovers the error her teacher has been making and remedies it. Susan might be classified as gifted in technology.
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