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An Integrated Solutions ApproachClassteacher Science Program
“The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.”......Robert M Hutchins
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Science Lab Science Online Science SAP
Learning through Predict-Obverser-Explaino 21 probes in science kito Investigate, engage, mani
pulate equipment, record data, analyze results and discuss findings
Science iPerformo Science Learning zoneo Science Assessment zoneo Science Interactive zone
Science Skill Assessment Programo Co-Scholastic Skills
assessmento Problems Solving &
Creativityo Concept Formationo Concept
Retention, etc
Classteacher Science Program
Limitations of Traditional learning
Traditional science learning has its limitations:
Most physical phenomenon cannot be observed by human sense organs
Difficult to imagine or comprehend complex scientific phenomenon taught in class
No outlet to human desire to learn through exploration
Science Lab operates beyond the range of human perception to capture, record and display the impact of physical phenomena
Done through carefully designed experiments that can conducted in the classroom or in the field
Help demonstrate the impact of a scientific concept in mutiple ways:Eg: A temperature probe can be used to demonstrate rate of heating/ cooling as well as the concept of specific heat
Display results in visually understandable forms using graphs or charts
Classteacher Digital Science Lab – Key differentiators
Impact of Scientific Concepts
Visual Results
Understanding of the nature of science, the attitudes of science, and the skills of scientific reasoning
Encourage students to explore and interact directly the physical world outside their classrooms
Stimulate students to design investigations, engage in scientific reasoning, manipulate equipment, record data, analyze results, and discuss their findings
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Science Lab – Set Up
Computer
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The standard set up Includes:
1. Computer 2. Connecting Wires 3. Scientific Sensor4. An Interface
Science Lab – Probe ListThe standard set up Includes 21 probes:
Voltage Sensor Current Sensor Magnetic Field Sensor Photometric Light Sensor Force Sensor Motion Sensor Temperature Sensor Humidity Sensor Gas Pressure Sensor Thermocouple Sensor pHSensor Conductivity Sensor Heart Rate monitor Micro Phone Accelerometer Barometer Turbidity Photogate Galvanometer ORP Colorimeter
Science Lab – Package
The Package Includes:
An Interface (Set of 1 to 3)
21 sensors across Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Connecting Wires
Set of Experiments
Experiment 1 – Motion Sensor
Outline:The experiment makes express velocity-time graph by measurement of velocity of cart using motion sensor when one gives variable force to cart
Objective:To verify velocity of object is increasing when it gets force and amount of increase is proportional to size of force
Experiment:The motion sensor records the distance and velocity versus time graph as the cart moves away from the sensor thus telling the user the laws of motion observed by the cart
Distance measurementWith time
Experiment 2 – Temperature Sensor
Temperature Sensor
Outline:Get specific heat of metal with experimental result and thus find the type of metal using specific heat chart
Objective:Define specific heat and understand the fact that every metal has different specific heat
Experiment:Examine how temperature changes when one puts hot metal into cold water and get the specific heat of the metal. Thus using the formula we can calculate specific heat of different metals and identify them
Experiment 3 – Temperature/Pressure Sensor
Pressure Sensor
Temperature Sensor
Outline:The experiment is for examining how temperature affects to reaction of enzyme (catalase) i.e. body’s catalyst (It replicates ‘reaction of digestive enzyme ‘ in our body)
Objective:To show the best temperature for reaction with enzyme to take place
Experiment:We put catalyst in hydrogen peroxide solution. Oxygen is generated by decomposition of hydrogen peroxide solution with catalyst reaction of enzyme. We measure pressure change with pressure sensor. We get enzyme reactivity from change rate of gas pressure
Experiment 4 – Temperature Sensor
Temperature Sensor
Outline:To calculate heat of fusion of ice using temperature of water first, temperature at which all ice melts, mass of water and specific heat of water
Objective:To evaluate heat of fusion of ice as heat energy goes in when there is a phase change of ice to water
Experiment:Put ice and water into a simple calorimeter and measure temperature change of water when ice melts using the temperature sensor. Temperature measurement done this way is much more accurate than measurement using alcohol thermometer
Merit of Science Experiments with Computer
Works on POE lesson model
Exact results with accurate measuring equipment
Rapid results
Integrable with Interactive White Board
Analysis of results using powerful tools like Excel
Graphs to observe trends and patterns
Closest average result to the real value by repeating experiment several times in short duration of time
Advantages of Digital Science Lab
Facilitate and bridge the difference between science of school and industry and science
Real time data and analysis
Possibility of measurement that can’t be done in a traditional way
Quantification of Science experiment
Improvement of quality of science experiment
Spread of science culture
Feel of science experiment with hi-tech equipments of normal life
Advantages of Digital Science Lab
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Conventional Science Lab Science Lab
Helps in exploring the physical environment
Taking multiple accurate reading in short span of time
Enhances scientific exploratory skills
To explain any phenomenon one can vary any number of variables involved in it to get the complete picture
Invokes Scientific temper
Enhances interest in science subjects
Hands on experience of industrial way of functioning
Able to appreciate a phenomenon in a holistic manner
Science iPerform is a web based platform that provides a personalized Science self learning environment for students and functions as an extension of the classroom
Study Planning • Students discover what they already know in Science based on previous scores and for content areas that they need to master
• The primary mode of instruction explains the Science concepts within each lesson• Students practice their knowledge by solving problems and receiving immediate
feedback• Students challenge themselves by investigating/solving tougher questions
• Focus on Collaborative Learning!• Students connect and interact with their peers all around the country• A unique feature of boosting students performance and motivating them by
featuring them on Science iPerform pages; top iPoint scorers win exciting prizes
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Connect to peers Seek guidance iPoints
Classteacher Science Online – Science iPerform
iPerform caters to variety of learning styles and interests of all students
Benefits to students
Finely graded questions Detailed solutions Comprehensive coverage Regular interactive sessions with iPerform mentors Collaborative learning environment iPoints
Testimonials:
"I like the way in which tests are gradually graded from simple to tough. " Preeti Singhal (Student)
"I love the way in which topics are dealt in iPerform. Before this whenever I missed a particular class I had to sit with
boring books for hours, but now with iPerform I get to know the concepts within 30 minutes!" Sayak Kapoor (Student)
Science iPerform – Leveraging Students
Ensures discipline of self-learning in students under the guidance of the parents
Benefits to parents
Engaging content Self-paced, requires no/minimal supervision Carefully designed questions, animations and explanations Online mentors for much needed guidance and support Detailed solutions Comprehensive coverage Collaborative learning environment
Testimonials:
“My daughter’s confidence in Sciences and Science has received a huge boost within 3 months She is definitely showing
signs of improvement. Less expensive than a tutor!” Mr. Rajiv Saxena (Parent)
“My son remains glued to iPerform for almost everything, be it learning, taking tests or clearing his doubts!” Mrs. Renuka
Sharma (Parent)
Science iPerform – Advantage Parents
Enables schools to confirm sense of progress towards academic success by achieving small instances of success
Benefits to Schools
Interesting animations and teaching Provides consistency of learning inputs Acts as an extended arm for teachers Allocation of assignments, homework and quizzes Helps bridge the gap for weaker students
Testimonials:
“The program is comprehensive and very well designed. My students ask more homeworks on iPerform, a thing I never
witnessed before. And almost 90% of them attempt more quizzes on iPerform before they are even asked for it.” Mrs.
Shelley Kumar (Teacher)
Science iPerform – Boon to Schools
Paper and Pen based test every year to measure co-scholastic aptitude and development of skills in students
Measures co-scholastic skills including problem solving and creativity:
Focus and attention span Concept formation Concept retention Quantitative aptitude Concept understanding and comprehension Application of Science in everyday life Solving of word problems Development of Science aptitude
Testimonials:
“Science SAP goes beyond academic assessment and focusses on skill assessment and development based on application
of Science in real life. Students have now started appreciating the use of Science in real life as compared to never valuing
Science concepts before” Mr. Arjun Shenoy (Teacher)
SAP Levels:
Level 1: Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th
Level 2: Grades 6th, 7th and 8th
Level 3: 9th and 10th
Science SAP
Question Wise Report
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18 Chemical Kinetics B B 83.2 85.722 Chemical
ThermodynamicsD C 72.8 80
25 Molar Concepts A A 72.5 75
5.5 6 6.5 7
Science in Daily Life
Problem Solving and Creativity
Application of Science
Skill Profile
Student
Detailed student reports
Question-wise report
Skillwise report:
A report that shows how a student has beenrated in three assessed skills
o Application of Scienceo Problem Solving and creativityo Science in Daily Life
Report for each student, with the followingon display:
o Question no.o Topico Student’s answero Correct optiono School% Correcto Country% correct, etc.
Science SAP
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Skill Assessment
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Approach Solution beyond Science Lab
Features
Coverage
Ability to learn beyond school curriculum
Use of Science Solution in Classroom / Field
Mapping for classes 1-12
Complete Science learning platform
Comprehensive Assessments
Classteacher Science Program with unparalleled features and services