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CIC A-Level General Physics
Pack
Longman Group UK Ltd
£34. 95
Individual price: £18. 50
This pack includes: Acoustics; Mass
Spectrometer and Photoelectric Effect.
Acoustics was designed originally
for technology courses, this program
has proved of considerable interest to
physics teachers. The program
calculates reverberation time of a room
for different sound frequencies. The
design of the room and materials used
in its construction can be varied.
Age range 14 —19 years
Mass Spectrometer is a simulation
of a mass spectrometer allowing
eventual identification of ions in an
'unknown sample'. Other
investigations from a range of supplied
samples may be tried. Further samples
can be added to the simulation.
Age range 16 — 19 years
Photoelectric Effect is a basic
introduction to the photoelectric effect
and Einstein's photoelectric equation
using a computer model and a
simulation of Millikan's apparatus.
Age range 16 —19 years
For Archimedes 305 and above
Eye
Longman Group UK Ltd
£18.50
There are two programs — EYE 1 and
EYE 2 — which demonstrate how the
eye works. The programs show the path
of light from a point on an object to the
retina. The user can alter the distance
of the object from the eye, the size of
the iris (EYE 1 only), the focal length
of the lens, the condition of the eye
and the effect of spectacles (EYE 2
only).
The program calculates whether the
image is in focus for any chosen set of
conditions. The path of light from a
point on the object is plotted using
high resolution graphics. Colour or
black and white displays can be
selected.
The programs are suitable for all
abilities of pupils from the age of
thirteen upwards. Several experiments
can be done before the programs are
used. Programs are not designed to
replace them. Pupils should be familiar
with the biological structure of the eye,
the term 'in focus' and concave and
convex lenses.
Age range 13 —16 years
For Archimedes 305 and above
EDUCATION CURRICULUM AREAS
Measure
AVP Computing
CYG 10
£24.50
This suite of programs aimed at 8 to 13
year old pupils consists of six main
parts: Length, Area, Volume,
Capacity, Mass and Temperature. It
will help pupils to improve their
understanding of different units of
measurement by setting them a number
of questions which test their ability to
measure accurately.
In each program the teacher/pupil
can choose from various options such
as sound and the number of questions.
Excellent graphics are used throughout
to depict the items to be measured, and
on screen help/correction are given
both graphically and in text. Two main
points brought out by each program are
the type of units which should be used
and the need for accuracy. Before the
questions are set important information
is given to the pupil and at the end of
each program their score.
The programs can form the basis of
a project dealing with measurement
and can set up the questions much
quicker than is normal in the
classroom. They can also be used for
class or group demonstrations/
discussions.
For Archimedes 305 and above
Primary education
Bumper Pack 1
H.S. Software
£19.95 unc VAT
This package is a compilation of eight
colourful reading games for 5-11 year
olds, converted from the BBC Read-
Right-Away series.
For Archimedes 305 and above
Droom
Resource
PE315
£18.95
Droom is an adventure based around a
story in which the Princess Arminda
has been kidnapped by the wicked
dragon Droom and Prince Henry, her
true love, has been turned into a frog.
The children's task is to rescue
Arminda and in the course of their
adventure the children will encounter
fairies, trolls, a witch and a wizard.
Although the program is set in the
context of a story, progression through
it depends upon the solution of a series
of mathematical problems and puzzles.
Extensive guidance for the use of the
program is provided together with
many back-up materials.
For Archimedes 305 and above
Desk Top Stories
RESOURCE
PE061
£29.95
This program makes the best use of
Archimedes graphics. It allows the user
to create their own stories using the
pictures built into the library. The
program allows you to place a number
(up to 200) of pictures or diagrams on
each page and then allows the user to
place their own text to illustrate the
story.
If you are not satisfied with the 150
pictures available to you (including
characters, buildings, trees, flowers
etc) you can design your own. Once
you have finished designing your
electronics story book it can be printed
out and converted into a paper version,
pictures and all.
For Archimedes 305 and above
Carryadd
H. S. Software
£7.95
Carryadd is two packs which
graphically demonstrate the process of
addition and subtraction with or
without the 'carrying' figure. Here a
very faithful representation of the
paper and pencil exercise, with a 'press
any key' facility to allow use by
physically handicapped pupils. Age
range 5-9 years.
For Archimedes 305 and above
Bert Boot
H.S. Software
£6.95
This is an entertaining graphics game
pack to help children make the difficult
transition from knowledge of
multiplication tables to their
application to multiplication and
division problems.
This process is covered in 8
carefully graded stages and features an
arcade game as a reward for successful
solving of problems. Age range 8-12
years.
For Archimedes 305 and above