1. Computer simulations: the virtual physics laboratory
Grade level: 10, 11 & 12
Time needed: 4 hours

2. Introduction

3. Outcomes and Objectives

4. Outline and resources

5. Activity 1 Computer simulations of currents and voltages in electrical circuits (Grade 10)

6. Activity 1 Computer simulations of currents and voltages in electrical circuits (Grade 10)

7. Activity 1 Computer simulations of currents and voltages in electrical circuits (Grade 10)

8. Activity 2: Computer simulations of ohm’s law and combinations of resistors (Grade 10).

9. Activity 2: Computer simulations of ohm’s law and combinations of resistors (Grade 10).

10. Activity 2: Computer simulations of ohm’s law and combinations of resistors (Grade 10).

11. Activity 3: Computer simulations of magnetic field lines and the right hand rule (Grade 11).

12. Activity 4: Computer simulations related to the concept of mechanical energy (Grade 12).

13. Evaluation and discussion
Evaluation rubric for computer simulations activities
Discussion and wrap-up
Thank you!