Overview of the IT for US Topic Modules


The sample topics have been chosen to illustrate the value of ICT to teaching and learning in biology, chemistry and physics in secondary schools.

Topics fall into four main categories:

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SOFTWARE TOOLS

BASIC SKILLS WITH GRAPHS

1. Oscillations with Coach 6

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2. Oscillations with Insight

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3. A Video Introduction to Modellus:

Teachers' Guide (13 398 KB)
Student Activities (65 560 KB)

4. Introduction to Graphs and Trajectories:

Teachers' Guide (12 100 KB)
Student Activities (8 589 KB)

5. Vectors, Velocity and Displacement:

Teachers' Guide (9 559 KB)
Student Activities (2 652 KB)

CORE CURRICULUM MODULES

EXTENSION CURRICULUM MODULES

6. Strong and Weak Acids

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7. Photosynthesis and Respiration

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8. Cooling and Change of State

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9. Electricity - Concepts and Circuits

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10. Modelling Chemical Reactions:

Teachers' Guide (4 860 KB)
Student Activities (2 586 KB)

11. Bungee Jumping

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12. Thermal Energy and the Human Body

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Each module consists of:

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