Simulations |
MoLE |
Video Experiments |
Laboratory Simulations |
Gas Law (LO6.4) |
Collapsing Can (LO6.1)Cartesian Divers (LO6.1)Graham's Law of Effusion (LO6.5) |
Barometers (LO6.1)Boyle's Law (teacher) (LO6.2)Boyle's Law (student) (LO6.2)Charles' Law (LO6.2)Gay-Lussac's Law (LO6.2)Avogadro's Law (LO6.2)Dalton's Law (LO6.3)Graham's Law of Effusion (LO6.5)Real Gases (LO6.6)Activity of metalsThe Activity of Metals laboratory simulation is an additional example of this type of Concept Development Tool |
Written Materials/Activities |
MoLE |
Video Experiments |
Laboratory Simulations |
Gas Law |
Graham's Law of Effusion |
Boyle's LawActivity of metals |
MoLE (molecular level laboratory experiments): These are Web accessible, computer-based simulation activities that mirror the procedures and the instructional strategy of guided inquiry sensory-level laboratory activities. The computer window of the activity is divided into submicroscopic (atomic/molecular) representations, a symbolic (graphical representation) and a macroscopic representation. See example for the gas law MoLE activity at (insert web reference). Students can use the simulation to generate data to support a submicroscopic representation of a concept. With each MoLE activity an activity guide is included to assist the student in collecting, analyzing and interpreting the data. This component is design for greater flexibility to allow the instructor greater range of implementation strategies, including a computer laboratory setting; as an independent homework assignment; and in a lecture/group discussion setting. As in the case of the guided inquiry laboratory activities the MoLE activities should be used to introduce the concept. (See Appendix 4 for Gas Law example.)
Video demonstrations: Video demonstrations are macroscopic demonstrations of chemical phenomenon. Students will be able to collect qualitative and/or quantitative data and with the aid of an activity guide assist the student in collecting, analyzing and interpreting the data. The activity guide will also include paper and pencil inquiry activities for individual and cooperative group investigations. These demonstrations can be viewed on the Web independently by the students, in groups, or during a lecture/discussion class.
Laboratory Simulations: Laboratory simulations will have a virtual laboratory feel, and allow students to investigate a concept at the macroscopic level. Some of the Laboratory Simulations will include submicroscopic views to encourage linking between levels. Students will be able to collect qualitative and/or quantitative data and with the aid of an activity guide assist the student in collecting, analyzing and interpreting the data. The activity guide will also include paper and pencil inquiry activities for individual and cooperative group investigations. These simulations can be viewed on the Web independently by the students, in groups, or during a lecture/discussion class, or as an assignment to be completed, before or following lecture.