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Science
Software By Science Teachers For Science Teachers
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The Vector MONSTER Lab is a set of seven computer based simulated labs that requires students to use their knowledge of vectors and other physics concepts. In each lab, students must measure variables and use other given variables to solve vector problems. Several of these problems require the solution of complicated force equations and are designed for high school honors / AP level or college level students. Several screen shots with descriptions are given below. |
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on the pictures to see a larger version in a pop up window. You may have to disable any pop up blockers. |
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The seven labs are of varying difficulty and worth a different number of points. Lab
1: Friction on an Incline |
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| In this screen, students are given the masses of two blocks on a double incline. Using these masses and the angles of the planes, they must determine which way the blocks will slide and in which direction the friction forces will act. |
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| Directions are available from the software's main menu and also from each of the seven lab screens. Students can use the directions on the main screen to plan how and in which order to attack the labs. |
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any point, students can click on the Check and See Results button.
This will bring up two screens that include the students’ calculated
answers, the correct answers, and percent errors. Students need to
be within 5% of the correct answer to receive credit. The students
can then click on the Print Screen button to print the scoring screen
to turn in to the instructor for grading. |
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| A separate application screen allows the instructor (or students) to access solutions to the seven labs in Word format. Instructor's notes and the directions for each of the seven labs are also available from this screen. While not required to view the solutions in Word, MathType is required to edit them. |
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