This is one of a series of instructional curriculum units designed specifically to operate within a lockstep environment where all students carry out assignments simultaneously within the same topic area. It can be run independently, or as an ideal addition to our ScanTEK Technology Program.

This unit makes use of hardware supplied with the ScanTEK technology module. It includes 10 lessons of on-screen curriculum materials in an html format. These can be delivered via a LAN using our ClassAct classroom management system or via the Internet using our ClassCampus management system.

The curriculum includes continuous assessment, assessment tests and a workbook journal to create a portfolio of work during the lessons. Typical activities include hands-on investigations, problemsolving, and group projects.

Each lesson contains between one and two hours of study. A lesson typically begins with a PowerPoint presentation that provides students with background information required to complete the rest of the lesson. If used with our ClassAct SRS system, questions integrated into the PowerPoint can be tracked as each student responds on their handheld keypad.

Demonstration activities are carried out by the instructor using purpose built hardware. Students carry out hands-on activities using a software simulation of the hardware. The students also have an opportunity to verify their solutions using the hardware.

Where appropriate, research activities that include the use of multimedia explorers are also incorporated.

This instructional unit uses a software simulation of electric circuits. This enables a whole class to carry out activities in the same topic areas at the same time. The simulator allows the student to construct, operate and evaluate electric circuits. A variety of electrical components are provided in the simulator. These components are:

• Batteries 
• Switches 
• Lamps 
• Motor 
• Buzzers 
• Resistors 
• Capacitors 
• Circuit Breakers

Other software allows the student to disassemble a flashlight and a desk fan, to see the inner workings. The student also discovers different methods of electricity production, and how transformers operate.