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The Science Toolbox
The Science Toolbox
The following sections contain possible "tools" to use in the science classroom. Each image is linked to a webpage containing a specific tool.
The following sections contain possible "tools" to use in the science classroom. Each image is linked to a webpage containing a specific tool.
Careers
Careers
The career map above will take you to the American Chemical Society's career page.
The career map above will take you to the American Chemical Society's career page.
The icon above will take you to the career finder associated with "physics. org".
The icon above will take you to the career finder associated with "physics. org".
Interactive Periodic Table
Interactive Periodic Table
One of the most useful interactive Periodic Tables on the Internet is "ptable.com". You can access this table and all its features by clicking on the Periodic Table icon.
Productivity Tools
Productivity Tools
Both Lucidchart and Microsoft Excel Online can be accessed as Google Chrome extensions. By clicking on the icons, you can read tutorials for each tool.
Standard Deviation Generator
Standard Deviation Generator
In science labs, data often requires the calculation of standard deviations and acceptable ranges. The Google Sheet shown is a sample "calculator" that determines the standard deviation for a data set, and then uses that standard deviation to calculate acceptable upper and lower ranges.
Screencast - Analyzing Data Using Google Sheets
Screencast - Analyzing Data Using Google Sheets
This screen cast will cover the following aspects of using Google Sheets for basic data analysis:
Entering spreadsheet data
Creating a graph
Determining an equation (curve fit) for the graph
Determining an "r-squared" correlation value
Science Lab Reports
Science Lab Reports
This is the format used for full science labs in Chemistry. This format was developed with input from science professors at the three main state universities - Iowa State University, The University of Iowa, and The University of Northern Iowa. A sample of this lab is also shown.
Alternative Lab Report Formats
Alternative Lab Report Formats
Occasionally, a different lab report format may be required for a given lab. "Column" and "Poster" lab report formats are shown. Poster lab reports are created with Google Slides or PowerPoint.
Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition.pdfBenLSSURPPoster.pdfScience Writing Heuristic
Science Writing Heuristic
Some colleges and universities use the "Science Writing Heuristic" as a a lab report writing format. The writing heuristic was developed by the University of Iowa and is used extensively in U of I science courses. The main advantage of the science writing heuristic is its focus on explaining observations and conclusions in a lab report as opposed to just restating findings.
University of Colorado - Boulder PhET Simulations
University of Colorado - Boulder PhET Simulations
PhET simulations are a unique set of computerized sims developed by the University of Colorado. These sims include a number of science and math scenarios modeled for a computer environment. Sims may be used in Chemistry and Physics as practice tools or for introductory labs. Students using Chromebooks must remember to use only HTML5 sims. Click on the PhET icon to explore these educational tools.
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