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High School Virtual Physics Lab™

Polyhedron Learning Media's High School Virtual Physics Lab © 2014 includes everything your students need to conduct traditional labs—in a virtual setting. More than just demonstrations, these unique labs include 3D simulation that lets students manipulate virtual equipment, enter data, and analyze results. The labs can be used with any core program, can replace hands-on labs when equipment is not available, and are ideal for flipped or blended classrooms. High School Virtual Physics Lab is distributed exclusively by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

High School Virtual Physics Lab in your classroom
- 24 self-contained labs support a full year of physics curriculum
- Enhances hands-on labs with interactive online physics content
- An economical and flexible solution for adding comprehensive labs
High School Virtual Physics Lab™ was developed by Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc., and distributed in conjunction with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Funding for this project was provided under contract number ED-IES-11-C-0029 by the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education through a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Copyright © Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt™ is a trademark of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
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Why?

Realistic Online Labs Enhance Learning

Research has shown that students learn physics concepts when using these online labs. Pre- and post-testing results indicate significant increases in content learning that are comparable to increases when using hands-on labs. When used as supplements to hands-on labs, preliminary research suggests that these virtual labs enhance learning.

Motivating Interactive Features

With 3D simulation, students can manipulate virtual equipment in a realistic way, and can enter data, analyze results, and create reports. Online access also makes it easier for students who may have missed a lab to make up work.

A Flexible and Economical Physics Lab Solution

Online access gives you the flexibility to fit labs into your schedule and lets student repeat or try labs on their own. Virtual labs are ideal for distance learning, flipped or blended classrooms, and any setting where hands-on lab equipment is not available.

Developed by Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. and distributed in conjunction with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Funding for this project was provided under contract number ED-IES-11-C-0029 by the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education through a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Copyright © Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

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High School Virtual Physics Lab Components

Each self-contained lab includes these components:

Objectives: List of the lab’s learning objectives
Theory: Background information, including diagrams and formulas related to the targeted physics concept
Pre-Lab Quiz: Multiple-choice quiz to assess student knowledge prior to completing the lesson
Equipment: List of equipment needed if the student conducts the lab hands-on
Video Demonstration: Video demonstrating each part of the hands-on lab procedure, performed by a student using real equipment—a great quick-start for students
Simulation: 3D, interactive simulation in which students manipulate virtual equipment, gather data, analyze results, and create a lab report
Hands-On: Screens allowing students to enter data, analyze results, and create a lab report when using hands-on equipment
Questions: Thought questions designed to reinforce and enhance the general lab experience
Post-Lab Quiz: Multiple-choice quiz to assess student knowledge after completion of the lesson
Teacher Guide: Additional information and explanation of the concept presented

Full-year high school physics curriculum

The High School Virtual Physics Lab™ includes 24 comprehensive, inquiry-based labs.

Virtual Physics Labs for Two Semesters:

FIRST SEMESTER LABS	SECOND SEMESTER LABS
Acceleration of Gravity	Specific Heat of a Metal
Addition of Force Vectors	Archimedes' Principle
Newton's Second Law of Motion	Gas Laws
Friction	Speed of Sound
Work and Mechanical Energy	Reflection of Light
Hooke's Law	Refraction of Light
Conservation of Energy	Image Formation Using Lenses
Momentum and Impulse	Ohm's Law
Conservation of Momentum	Series and Parallel Circuits
Centripetal Force	RC Circuits
Simple Harmonic Motion	Work and Energy Using an Electric Motor
Motion of a Pendulum	Joule Heating

High School Virtual Physics Lab Apps

All 24 Virtual Physics Labs are now available as apps for iPad^®. Try the Newton’s Second Law of Motion app FREE.

Apple, the Apple logo, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Developed by Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. and distributed in conjunction with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Funding for this project was provided under contract number ED-IES-11-C-0029 by the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education through a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Copyright © Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

Evaluation Information

To evaluate all of the labs in High School Virtual Physics Lab™ program, contact your Account Executive for access information.

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Developed by Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. and distributed in conjunction with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Funding for this project was provided under contract number ED-IES-11-C-0029 by the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education through a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Copyright © Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. All rights reserved.