Assignment: Advanced Simulations - Physical Science AS.PS Assignment

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10 activities: 10 games

104 min

Activity 1: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Rutherford Scattering - Plum Pudding Atom

Explore the expected behavior of alpha particles based on the Plum Pudding model of an atom. Observe the scattering trajectories of the alpha particles if an atom was composed of substance with a diffuse positive charge embedded with negatively charged electrons. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (1) 1.0 stars.

Student Ratings (108) 2.5 stars.

Activity 2: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Masses and Springs - Lab

Play with a mass-spring system and discover which factors affect its period. Control the mass, spring constant, gravity, and damping. Watch the Period Trace, or measure the period using the stopwatch. Determine the value the unknown masses or gravity on Planet X. Observe the energy graph, velocity vector, and acceleration vector while the system is in motion. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (2) 3.0 stars.

Student Ratings (157) 3.2 stars.

Activity 3: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Masses and Springs - Intro

Explore the motion and period of an oscillating mass on a spring. Customize the mass, spring constant, or natural length, and take your experiment to other planets. Design experiments and collect data with the ruler or stopwatch. Simultaneously experiment with two mass-spring systems to make qualitative comparisons. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (4) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (273) 3.5 stars.

Activity 4: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Circuit Construction Kit: DC - Lab

Build circuits with batteries, resistors, light bulbs, and switches. Experiment with high voltage batteries and high resistance resistors and bulbs. Take measurements with ammeters and a voltmeter. Explore the effects of wire resistivity and control battery internal resistance. View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a lifelike view. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (3) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (1138) 3.9 stars.

Activity 5: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Gas Properties - Diffusion

Mix two gases to explore diffusion! Experiment with concentration, temperature, mass, and radius and determine how these factors affect the rate of diffusion. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (5) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (601) 3.6 stars.

Activity 6: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

pH Scale - Macro

Explore the pH of everyday liquids such as coffee, spit, and soap to determine whether each is acidic, basic, or neutral. Investigate how adding more of a liquid or diluting it with water affects pH. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (7) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (1782) 3.3 stars.

Activity 7: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Circuit Construction Kit: DC - Virtual Lab

Do you like Circuit Construction Kit: DC, but want to use only in-line ammeters? This is the sim for you! Experiment with an electronics kit. Build circuits with batteries, resistors, light bulbs, and switches. Determine if everyday objects are conductors or insulators, and take measurements with a lifelike ammeter and voltmeter. View the circuit as a schematic diagram, or switch to a lifelike view. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (13) 4.5 stars.

Student Ratings (3520) 4.1 stars.

Activity 8: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Energy Skate Park - Graphs

Plot the skater’s energy vs. position or time, and explore the conservation of energy. Drag the control points on the track to alter its shape.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (3) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (664) 3.4 stars.

Activity 9: Simulation Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Energy Skate Park - Measure

Measure the energy at points along the skater’s path. Experiment with different tracks and adjust the shape of the track by dragging the control points.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (4) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (1296) 3.8 stars.

Activity 10: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Battle of Wits - Plate Crush (Mid)

Take on the monsters as you battle them with your wits! In this game, you will battle monsters using your knowledge of plate tectonics. If you answer the question correctly, the number of points on the card will be taken from your opponent, knocking them down! Take away all of the points before you lose yours so that you can knock out the monster!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (381) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (53243) 3.9 stars.