Here are nine reasons why The Physical Science Series should be part of your curriculum:

  1. All programs can be edited. If you own a copy of HyperStudio® you can easily edit any program in the Physical Science Series to fit your individual needs. Add, delete, enhance... it's all up to you. How many other programs give you that flexibility?
  2. The software is written specifically for entry level Chemistry & Physics students by a current 9th Physical Science teacher with 39 years of teaching experience. It is not intended for general audiences or advanced chemistry/physics students.
  3. The programs have been tested and are constantly updated. Over three thousand students have used the programs included in the Physical Science Series. Over the past seven years their evaluations have helped shape the 25 programs included in the series. Those that purchase the Physical Science Series will receive an free updated version of the program every year.
  4. Programs are highly interactive. No clicking a button to get to the next screen - students are constantly engaged in problem solving to progress through the program. At certain points they are required to obtain a stamp from the instructor before continuing on in. This enables the teacher to evaluate the students understanding of the topic before they proceed on in the program.
  5. Programs are loaded with graphics, sounds and animations to help the student better understand the concept being presented. There is no reason why learning should not be fun and entertaining - as long as the student realizes that they are being held responsible for learning the material.
  6. Every program comes with a program sheet that requires the student to answer questions and solve sample problems before they can proceed in the program. Once completed the program sheet becomes a study guide since it contains the important information covered in the program.
  7. Electronic quizzes containing multiple choice, typed in answers and matching questions follow each program. Student responses are instantly graded and scores are displayed at the end of each quiz.
  8. You have direct access to the author of all the programs in the Physical Science Series. Either call or email me if you have any problems or questions.
  9. These Programs are free.
The Physical Science Series is only available for the Macintosh OS. It will run in Mac OS 7, 8, 9 or OSX Classic.It will not run in Windows.

Email: Doug_gilliland@sarasota.k12.fl.us
3642 Walden Pond Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
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