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PDF versionOne of the main aims of the whole project is to show methods of implementation of computer aided learning environments in science lessons. It is, therefore, necessary to demonstrate examples of software that achieved high evaluation marks. Each partner will evaluate examples of either already tested and highly recommended or new learning environments. The examples themselves and their evaluation with regard to the criteria developed in the first part of the project will be made available in English.
| Title/Languages | Short Description | Age Group | Development Team |
| ExploMultimedial Available in : English, German |
ExploMultimedial is a constructivist learning environment currently dealing with physics units based on optics. These units are designed to foster the motivation of both, boys and girls equally and keep up strong interdisciplinary connections with biology. The software focuses on real life experiments assisted by the computer. The software also tries to foster cooperative learning by asking two (or more) students to work together – strengthening communicative skills and learning processes. | 11-15 |
STS-Institute, Physics Group, University of Education Heidelberg and ExploHeidelberg, Germany |
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Department of Applied Sciences of Education, University of Helsinki, Finland |
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| EPR-Simulator Available in German |
The entanglement of two photons is an approved voucher for quantum theory. The experiments are interesting but not usable at school. The sheet provides a simulation which is not easy but comprehensible in each detail (white box). | 17+ |
Department of Physics, University of Education, Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany |
| Gas Properties Available in English |
The behavior of a gas can be observed as several parameters were changed. | 15-17 |
Department of Physics, University of Education, Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany |
| Denkwerkstatt-physik Available in English and German |
Brain-teasers related to physics. One will come across questions which could also encounter daily life. The user can choose between different offers which appeal interesting to herself or himself to get closer to the solution. | 14-17 |
Department of Physics, University of Education, Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany |
| Simply electricity experiments Web based learning environment Most parts available in English, and Greek. Some parts are also available in Bulgarian and German. |
We press a switch and we turn the lights on. How is this possible to be happening? Let's construct a simple circuit. Let's improve a bit the simple circuit we just created. Can we connect more light bulbs? If yes, in how many different ways can we do that? What do we mean by "induction"? How does an electromagnet work? What is electricity? How do we produce electricity? How is electricity coming to our houses? What is the function of a transformer? | 8+ |
The Science Lab, Department of Primary Eduation, University of Patras, Greece |
| Videos on atmospheric pressure Web based environment Available in English and Greek. |
Pressure of Gases – Atmospheric Pressure Hydrostatic Pressure, Fluid Pressure, The History of atmospheric pressure. Barometers - Vacuum pumps Homework - an old tale with camels and caravans |
8+ |
The Science Lab, Department of Primary Eduation, University of Patras, Greece |
| Electricity and electromagnetism experiments in a Web based learning environment Available in English |
In a physical magnet we mark its ends as "north" and "south". If we place two magnets with different poles facing each other (north-south or south-north) then they will attract each other. If we place the magnets with same poles facing each other (north-north or south-south) they will repel each other. We can exploit this fact to create rotational motion, and thus construct a motor. Inside a simple electric motor we use an electric magnet and a physical magnet. The attracting and repelling forces create the rotational motion of the motor. Electric motors are everywhere! In your house, almost every mechanical movement that you see around you is caused by an electric motor (eg mixer, fan, electric toy car). |
8+ |
The Science Lab, Department of Primary Eduation, University of Patras, Greece |
| Hydrostatic pressure and buoyancy force Some parts available in German and some in English |
Measuring hydrostatic pressure at different immersion depths with a pressure sensor. Demonstration of hydrostatic pressure in different types of vessels. Waterdisplacement and immersion depth of a virtual boat. Density laboratory for exploring parameters responsible for swimming and sinking in liquids. Mearuring buoyancy force by immersion of a body into a liquid. | 12-14 & 15- |
Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Austria |
| Archimedes' Principle Available in German |
Simulation of an experiment on buoyance force Text and pictures about the famous Archimedes' experiment. |
12-14 | Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Austria |
| How a copying machine works Available in German |
Simulation of most important steps to understand how a copier works. | 15-19 | Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Austria |
| University of Plovdiv, “Paisii Hilendarski”, Bulgaria | |||
| Institut National de Recherche Pédagogique, France |
