- Each lab has
a blank lab report that can be printed by the student, complete
with data table and graphing area if needed.
- The students
have a comprehensive, step by step procedure that can be viewed
while doing the lab. Pictures and descriptions of lab equipment
are included in the directions.
- The students
have a calculation tutorial that shows the proper procedure to follow
to complete the lab report. Equations are given.
- The labs can
be performed as many times as required and the student chooses when
he/she believes his/her data and answers are correct before sending
them to be filed.
- Errors in
procedure have been anticipated and the student soon learns when
improper actions are executed. Errors can range from simple goofs
to catastrophic lab failures. Explanations are given when fatal
errors occur. Spilling materials, breaking lab equipment, improper
use of devices and faulty measurements are possible.
- After
a successful lab many students return to see how many ways they
can "mess-up" the lab by purposely committing errors, thus experiencing
proper and improper procedures.
- Tutorials
covering broad areas such as 'Acids & Bases', 'Gas Laws', etc.
are available.
- Drill
and practice programs are available to hone skills in identifying
ion name/formula/charge, significant figures, metric system, making
compounds/formulas, balancing equations and many others.
- Interactive
graphic programs are available to improve understanding of topics
such as DNA structure, adaptation, plant/animal cells,mitosis and
many others.
- Games,
Bingo and crosswords are also available to improve student interest.
- Teachers
have access to a databank that stores all data taken during the
lab along with answers to any calculated values. Each student has
a unique set of parameters and outcome values. The records show
day and time of access.
- Teachers
may examine and print student data based on an individual, class,
date or lab.
- Teachers
can call for a comprehensive calculation report that uses the data
taken by an individual student and shows how the answers should
have been generated, including graphs. These are viewable but not
printable.
- Teachers
can view an overall summary of class or lab type activity.
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