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Introduction
Topical picture
Introductory text
Preparatory questions -
Procedure Page
In-depth explanation
Procedure where required
Experimental parameters
Data collection
Graph interpretation
Units used
Sources of error -
Vocabulary
Words for this lab
Link to complete science dictionary (over 900 words)
Words defined in simple language -
Experiment Videos
One for each parameter combination
Five to thiry seconds duration
May include procedural information
Data collection from individual video frames
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Data Graphing
Units and scale provided
Points plotted as collected
Ongoing curve fit where appropriate
Fit parameter(s) displayed
Goodness of fit value provided
Uses SI units
Type of fit preselected:
- Fit turned off by instructor option
- Linear
- Quadratic
- Sinusoidal
- Step
- Bar
- None
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Hypotheses and Predictions
Student selects one or more from list, or
Student may write own hypothesis/prediction
Demonstrates scientific method -
Scientist Biography
Picture
Short biography
Relevancy to lab unit -
Further Explorations
Student explores subject in more depth
Provide for high achievers
Variety of types- Mathematical
- Literature research
- Build data tables
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Post-activity Assessment
Graph comprehension
Sources of error
Understanding units
Scientific principles
Standardized test preparation
Support for students- Solution strategies with sample problems
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Customizable Report Form
Hypotheses/Predictions
Standard text sections for intermediate level- Introduction
- Procedure
- Summary
- Additional essay questions
- Conclusions
- Other formats depending on level and/or customizationData, graphs and apparatus automatically included
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Answers to Questions
Includes experiment summary
Preview for teacher
Review for student after taking test
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Solution Strategies
In-depth explanations
Step by step approach to solving problems associated with this lab unit
Sample problems worked out in detail -
Activity Plans (for teachers only)
Provides purpose for lab
Goals and objectives
Explains what student should and may accomplish
Shows content of activity for differentiated reading levels
Gives links to introduction and review questions with answers
Content
The curriculum for a course may include any number of Smart Science® lab units, typically 15-25. You may create your own content for many of these elements.
Testimonials
Senior Director K12 Inc.
"We're glad to use the Smart Science® labs in our AP courses because of the labs' sophisticated model for investigations, including all-important hypothesis-formulation. We're especially pleased that students are required to gather data that isn't inherently 'clean' by being canned in advance. And the support from the Smart Science® team couldn't be better."
Department Chair of Science
Information Technology High School
Long Island City, NY
"The labs are wonderful. They have solved our make-up lab issues and provided great science. I can see how many labs my students have done and easily archive their lab reports. These labs are as good if not better than traditional labs."
Assistant Principal of Mathematics, Science, and Technical Education
Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School - New York, NY
"Teachers find that using Smart Science® for virtual labs increases the level of student engagement in the class. Additionally, they are able to conduct labs despite the dearth of equipment so often found in city schools.
The data collection instrument Smart Science® has developed keeps the students engaged and also allows them to experience graphic and quantitative representations of real life phenomena simultaneously."