The inclined plane is used to evaluate, on the basis of. energy conservation, a moment of inertia. In a first step the coefficient of rolling friction is found; finally, using simple experimental equipment the purpose is achieved. […]
A simple interface, performing measurements of electrical resistance by evaluating the length of a pulse with computer on-line is described. The circuit is particularly simple so that it can be discussed even with pupils of the second year of secondary school, […]
By connecting to an Australian university lab ( http://netlab.unisa.edu.au) two Italian last-year highschool classes work with electric circuits in real time and in remote. The description of one of the activities shows the diverse interesting learning advantages offered by this kind of far away real time experimenting […]
Models that can help to understand the mechanisms of some phenomena that occur in liquids, such as evaporation and distillation, and some aspects of the kinetic theory of gases are described […]
The microcomputer brings modelling reality within the reach of most pupils and teachers. This article discusses different kinds of modelling which can be done with the computer, some existing and some being developed. I shall also consider how these kinds of modelling may relate to pupil’s learning and development in Science Education. […]
In a model for demonstrating the function of an eye, a plastic sphere filled with water represents the ocular globe. Inside the sphere, a liquid lens is arranged in the path of a beam of light between a circular window serving as cornea and a semitransparent surface on the opposite side serving as substitute retina. […]
A simple eye model having a structure very similar to a real eye is described. The model allows students to understand geometrical optics in a biological context. […]