Introduction
- Topical picture
- Introductory text
- Goals and Objectives
- Preparatory questions
Procedure Page
- In depth explanation
- Procedure where required
- Experimental parameters
- Data collection
- Graph interpretation
- Units used
- Sources of error
Vocabulary
- Words for this lab
- Link to complete science dictionary (over 750 words)
- Words defined in simple language
Experiment Videos
- One for each parameter combination
- Two-three second duration
- Stop action allows data collection
- Compressed video format
Data Graphing
- Units and scale provided
- Points plotted as collected
- Ongoing curve fit where appropriate
- Fit parameter(s) displayed
- Goodness of fit value provided
- Uses SI units
- Type of fit preselected
- Fit turned off by instructor option
- Linear
- Quadratic
- Sinusoidal
- Step
- None
- Other
Hypotheses
- Student eliminates all but one
- Demonstrates scientific method
- Student may write own hypothesis
Scientist Biography
- Picture
- Short biography
- Relevancy to experiments
Further Explorations
- Student explores subject in more depth
- Provide for high achievers
- Variety of types
- Mathematical
- Literature research
- Build data tables
- Exploration
Post-activity Assessment
- Graph comprehension
- Sources of error
- Understanding units
- Scientific principles
- Standardized test preparation
- Support for students
- Solution strategies with sample problems
- Access to all support materials
Customizable Report Form
- Goals and Objectives
- Hypotheses/Predictions
- Text sections
- Introduction
- Procedure
- Summary
- Additional essay questions
- Conclusions
- Data, graphs and apparatus automatically included
Answers to Questions
- Includes experiment summary
- Preview for teacher
- Review for student after taking test
- All answers include explanations
Solution Strategies
- In-depth explanations
- Step by step approach to solving problems
associated with this experiment
- Sample problems worked out in detail
Activity Plans
- Provides purpose for lab
- Explains what student should and may accomplish
- Shows important content of activity
- Gives links to introduction and review questions with answers
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