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USING THE VIRTUAL MOLECULAR DYNAMICS LABORATORY COMPUTER SIMULATION

USING THE VIRTUAL MOLECULAR DYNAMICS LABORATORY COMPUTER SIMULATION. Effects of Gravity On Distribution of Atmospheric Gases. Dr. Fran Hess Cooperstown High School Earth Science. Intended Audience. High School Earth Science High School Physical Science Upper Level Middle School

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USING THE VIRTUAL MOLECULAR DYNAMICS LABORATORY COMPUTER SIMULATION

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  1. USING THE VIRTUAL MOLECULAR DYNAMICS LABORATORY COMPUTER SIMULATION 1

  2. Effects of Gravity On Distribution of Atmospheric Gases Dr. Fran Hess Cooperstown High School Earth Science 2

  3. Intended Audience • High School Earth Science • High School Physical Science • Upper Level Middle School Physical or Earth Science 3

  4. Placement in the Curriculum Atmosphere Earth Structure Meteorlogy Solar System Characteristics of Planets 4

  5. Prior Knowledge • Atmospheric Composition - Gases & Properties • Gravity • Affect of Temperature on Density of Gases. • Astronomy or Space - Properties of Planets in Solar System, etc. 5

  6. Adjustment / Adaptation • Depends on Your Unique Situation • Best to KEEP IT SUPER SIMPLE Can always build up from there. 6

  7. G O A L S 7

  8. To provide students with an opportunity to develop a better understanding of the role gravity plays on the distribution of gases in Earth’s atmosphere. 8

  9. To expose students to the application of a computer simulation scientific research tool. 9

  10. To provide students the option to engage in a manipulative simulated research project. 10

  11. To provide students with the opportunity to apply learned information to a new and novel, yet possible, situation within the student’s world. 11

  12. Objectives Through this activity students will improve their ability to Describe how gravity affects the distribution of atmospheric gases based on amount of gravity and molecular mass of gas. 12

  13. Objectives Through this activity students will improve their ability to Compare affect of different gravity systems on the physical characteristic of possible atmospheric gases of different planets in our solar system. 13

  14. Through this activity students will improve their ability to • Evaluate the quality of their predictions. • Justify decisions based on their data. • Apply methods of sound scientific inquiry by devising a research project using simulation. • Apply basic mathematical skills involved in graphing and interpreting data. 14

  15. NYS Standards 1 Analysis, Inquiry, and Design 2 Information Systems 4 Science 5 Technology 6 Interconnectedness 7 Interdisciplinary Problem Solving 15

  16. National Standards • Content • Atoms, Gravity, Interactions • Scientific Inquiry • Technology • Student Learning • Communication Skills • Laboratory Experiences • Interdisciplinary 16

  17. Time 5 ± 1 Pd. Review/Refresh Pre- -Knowledge 1 Pd. Intro to Activity & Simulation 2 Pds. Lab Activity 1 Pd. Post Lab Discussion & Intro. Project Optional Project 1-2+ Weeks 17

  18. Wet Labs & Demos • Variety on density labs • Pressure vs Temperature • Wave Generator • Etc. 18

  19. Electronic Equipment At least one computer for each 2 - 4 students. 19

  20. Instructional Activity STUDENT LAB SHEET 20

  21. Instructional Activity INITIAL SCREEN 21

  22. Instructional Activity DATA & GRAPH SHEET 22

  23. Instructional Activity STUDENT LAB SHEET 23

  24. Movie of Simulation 24

  25. SNAPSHOTS OF Experiment: Gravity = 0.05 25

  26. SNAPSHOTS OF Experiment: Gravity = 0.08 26

  27. SNAPSHOTS OF Experiment: Gravity = 0.00 27

  28. ANSWER SHEETKEY 28

  29. Assessment Scoring Rubric 29

  30. Resources Project 30

  31. Other Areas of Study in the Earth Sciences Radioactivity Differential Cooling of Earth Material Convection Currents Mineral Formation Cloud Formation Sedimentation Shape of Snow Crystals Metamorphic Transformation Bipolarity of Water Molecule Ocean Currents 31

  32. It has been fun. Please keep in touch. Fhess@stny.rr.com 32

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