Overview of the IT for US Topic Modules
The materials for teacher training exemplify innovative pedagogy which exploits the unique qualities of IT.
In particular, ICT focuses on four types of software application related to practical science and feature constructive approach to:
Each module seeks to demonstrate the integration of two or more types of software application. The software: Coach, Insight and Modellus explore these techniques.
- video measurement,
- modelling and simulation.
The material is presented in 12 modules.
The topics have been chosen to address the science curriculum consisting of biology, chemistry and physics in secondary schools. Topics fall into four main categories:
Each module consists of:
- An introduction to the software tools.
- Basic skills with graphs
- Core curriculum topics
- Novel topics for extending the curriculum
- Pupil activity sheets giving instructions for performing the tasks.
- Teachers' Guide providing background information, advice on teaching approaches, and a commentary on the potential learning benefits of the activities.
Bungee jumping - an example module
- Oscillations: Data-logging, modelling and video-capture with Coach 6
- Oscillations: Data-logging, modelling and simulations with Insight
- Oscillations: Modelling with Modellus
Graph Skills modules:
- Introduction to graphs and trajectories
- Vectors, velocity and displacement
Core curriculum modules:
- Strong and weak acids
- Photosynthesis and respiration
- Change of state: liquid to solid
- Electricity - concepts and circuits
- Modelling chemical reactions
Extension curriculum modules:
- Bungee jumping
- Thermal energy and the human body
Bungee jumping (801 KB)
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