Stickybear Science Fair: Light from Optimum Resource
Stickybear Science Fair: Light presents a content rich environment which allows students, ages 7 to 12, to explore, experiment with, and understand light and its properties.
The program presents experiments, both structured and free-form, which allow users to work with prisms, lenses, color mixing, optical illusions, and more. Historical data is coupled with a student produced journal which aids in the reinforcement of scientific method.
Students enter their own responses and the result of their experiments, print out take-home sheets and hands-on, off-screen experiment instructions.
Teachers can assign sections and tasks which students can research and complete both on and off-screen. The program encourages the use of the computer as a tool for both group and individual participation. Portfolio evaluation, with tests and quizzes, is included.
The light box tool, for example, illustrates the effect of concave and convex lenses and mirrors on bursts of light fired by the user. The light box allows students to design a microscope, a telescope, and a periscope.
Hands-on off-screen experiments include making lenses, light as energy, rainbows, prisms, and the spectrum. Topics covered include refraction and reflection, light as color, additive color, lenses, light as energy, the light wave, and more.
Stickybear Science Fair: Light presents a serious exploration tool of great value to educators and students. It covers important material in an integrated and engaging form. Links to science related internet sites are provided to help students discover the value of scientific exploration and stimulate group discussions.
The program's hands-on experiments, performed off-screen using commonly available materials, provide engaging and creative reinforcement.
Minimum System Requirements: Stand Alone CD (Windows/Mac System 9 Classic)
Program is provided on a Win/Mac or Windows only CD and will run on Windows 2K , XP, and Vista. Macintosh System 9 Classic platforms (OS 9 Classic). CD must remain in drive to run program.
- Windows: Pentium II or higher, 32 MB RAM, Windows compatible sound card recommended. 8x CD-ROM drive or greater.
- Macintosh: PowerPC, System 9x, 32MB RAM, 256 colors or greater, 8x CD-Rom drive. OS X users, titles will run on systems which support OS9 Classic.
Stickybear Science Fair: Light from Optimum Resource
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