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| MathMol Hypermedia Textbook | ||||||
| http://cwis.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/textbook/middle_home.html | ||||||
| Grade Level | 6-8 | |||||
| Teaching Guide? | Yes | http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/more.html | ||||
| Content/Info |  |
Math & Molecules; molecular modeling | ||||
| Pictures | |
Photos of instruments, diagrams, illustrations | ||||
| Activities | |
Practice with instruments, experiments, quizzes | ||||
| Ease-of-Use | |
Easy navigation with frames, links | ||||
| Technology Needed | Java, WebSpace, movie player for some activities | |||||
| Standards Addressed |
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Summary
MathMol (Mathematics
and Molecules) is designed to serve as an introductory starting point for
those interested in the field of
molecular modeling.
Grade
Level
6-8
Content/Information
Information on mass, mass vs. weight,
density, volume, scientific notation, three-dimensions, mathematical equations,
structure &
bonding of atoms, molecular motion, water
& ice, carbon, simple carbon compounds, molecules of life, materials,
drugs,
hydrocarbons, lipids, DNA, amino acids,
sugars, photosynthetic pigments, math structures.
Pictures
Good, clear color photos of lab instruments.
Photos of microscopic images. Clear diagrams, charts, etc.
Classroom
Activities
Practice using a triple beam balance;
Interactive mass vs. weight quiz; Interactive volume quiz (with movie);
Interactive density quiz;
Practice writing in scientific notation;
Java and MPEG clips of molecular motion; Water and ice activies/experiments.
Ease of
Use
Navigates easily with frames, links.
Clear instructions. Easy-to-understand language. Clear prompts
to subsequent sections.
Technology
Needed/Recommended
Java, WebSpace, and a movie player necessary
for some activities.
Standards Addressed
| 5th: | State Goal 11 (CAS B) | ||||
| 6th: | State Goal 11 (CAS B) | State Goal 12 (CAS C) | |||
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