Visualizing Problems in Science

(16.1) Vector Diagrams

• Vector diagrams 

• Free-body diagram for forces (Gizmos)

• PhET vector lab

• Monitor student work

  1. Desmos

  2. Nearpod

(16.2) Interpreting Scientific Diagrams

• Ray diagrams,  Tides (Gizmos)

• Diagrams showing (A) Precession, (B) Tides, (C) Light Reactions, (D) Phases of the Moon 

(16.3) Pictorial Riddles

• Science humor

  1. Collaborative slide show

• Pictorial riddles

  1. What's wrong with this diagram?

  2. Which doesn't belong?

(16.4) Analyzing Photographs and Video

• Pivot Interactives

(16.5) Animations

• Edumedia

(16.6) Extrapolation

• Sample extrapolation activity (from book)

• Extrapolation activity 

(16.7) Interactive Scientific Simulations

• Simulations

Additional Resources

• Related CSCS activities

• Chapter 16 (pdf) - (CSUN faculty only)