Physics Java, Simulation & Game Links:
Physics Java Simulations (Explanation - TicTacToe)
The interactivity of web pages and the ability to download
"intelligent" mini-programs (called Java Applets) over the Internet
have great possibilities for interactive tutorials and simulations in
education. The availability of these "game-like" Physics applets may
inspire teachers to develop Internet lessons or designed-learning questions to
assisted students with the understanding of difficult concepts.
http://www.2learn.ca/currlinks/2teach/netsteps/javatictactoe/
Reaction Time Java Applet (StopLight)
Thanks to Fu_Kwung Hwang for the animated applet of a car braking for a stop
light... one of his best on his site at the Virtual Physics Lab! The mind of
any physics teacher viewing this simulation will explode with the possibilities
of developing lessons around this little "game". Students control the
velocity and coefficient of friction and, of course, the "Brake"
pedal (button). The displayed delay (reaction) time, Brake(ing) time and the
corresponding reaction and braking distances offer many combinations of problem
data to verify the results. Intuitive students can be challenged to determine
the relationship between maximum deceleration and coefficient of
friction...among other things!
Raw Applet: http://www.cvnet.net
Java Cannon
The classic projectile motion question of the range of a fired cannon is
brought dynamically alive by this java applet from the University of Oregon
Virtual Lab. The student has control of the angle of the cannon and velocity of
the ball in an attempt to hit a distant target. The trajectory of multiple
attempts are show in different colors. What leads this simulation to be much
better than most, is that students have control over other variables that are
often difficult to manipulate... like gravity, windage and density of the ball,
which have an effect on the frictional drag. For a chuckle, have students
predict what will happen with a strong headwind(-50 windage), a ball with the
smallest density (0.01) and turn on the drag. Then shoot... the visual result
will be a surprise for some... one that they will never forget, after thinking
about it!
Raw Applet: http://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/Cannon/index.html
Web Activity: http://zebu.uoregon.edu/nsf/cannon.html
Game: http://zebu.uoregon.edu
Virtual Physics Lab - Play and Learn Physics! (Collection)
This site is so popular it has 15 mirror sites.
http://www.cvnet.net/ezahrai/ntnujava/index.html
Department of Geology, St. Francis Xavier University (Canada)
Interactive Physics and Math with Java
Sergey Kiselev & Tanya Yanovsky-Kiselev. A set of 23 educational applets
written by this dynamic duo is a significant contribution. Thank you...
http://www.lightlink.com/sergey/
Biology
Biology 30 Links - by Wade Strass, Parkland School Division
Cloning: Moral & Ethics Links - by John Ilchuk, NLSD #69, B.C.H.S.
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