Math, Science and Technology Integration
MSTI Fall 2005 with Tokai University, Japan
Some Product/Vendor information from MPI Weinberg Technology Plaza 2005
| Item |
Description |
Vendor contact information |
Pricing |
Mindstorms |
A programmable 'brick' that allows students to build complex robots using legos |
Available though many vendors that sell interactive toys, as well as education resellers. |
LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System 2.0 - $200 |
Fischertechnik |
Modeling kits that allow students to explore engineering, design and science principles. |
Kits range in price from $20 - $200 depending on the size and complexity. |
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Robix |
Versatile service robots -very powerful flexibility. The set includes tools, storage case, construction parts, servos, gripper assembly, electronics interface which connects through any PC's parallel printer port, interactive Windows and DOS PC software, video, manual with detailed project section. |
Single kit that builds dozens of complex robots is $550 |
Inspiration |
Planning/organization software that allows users to make concept maps, outlines, pictorial representations |
7412 SW Beaverton Hilldale Hwy, Suite 102 Portland, OR 97225-2167 1-503-297-3004 also available through educational resellers |
1 - $69 5 -$310 10 -$550 20 - $895 other bundles available |
| Interactive Physics |
Powerful simulation software that allows user to create many common physics situations Ð mechanics and electrostatics. |
http://www.interactivephysics.com MSC.Software Educational Representative 500 Arguello Street, Suite 200 Redwood City, CA 94063 International sales available -go to web site |
1- $249 5 -$695 10 - $995 20 -$1495 other bundles available |
| Java Scripted Circuits |
A small sample of the many freely available java applets that simulate science concepts |
http://www.clarkson.edu/%7Esvoboda/eta/index.html http://webphysics.davidson.edu/Applets/Applets.html |
Free on the web |
| iMovie |
Apple computerÕs easy to use digital editing software Ð only available for Macintosh computers. |
Bundles free with new Apple OS 10.2 operating system |
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| Soda Constructor |
A java scripted object in which friction, energy and gravity can be adjusted as complex objects are constructed -fun! |
Free interactive website |
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ArcView |
Geographic Information Systems software - highly interactive maps. |
http://www.esri.com/industries/k-12/ international info and ordering: |
$500 site license, international pricing available (check at web site) |
LabPro and Logger Pro |
Data sensors - both mobile and computer based and their software. |
Vernier Software & Technology 13979 SW Millikan Way Beaverton, OR 97005-288 1-503-277-2299 |
Labpro - $220 Logger pro software: $100 40 different Sensors range in price $30- >$110 also available in packages |
| Illuminations |
A NCTM web site with activities, resources, and lesson plans featuring highly engaging java applets with standards referencing |
Free interactive website |
| Science Net Links |
An AAAS web site with peer reviewed lesson plans, resources, and well linked benchmarks |
Free interactive website |
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| Stella |
Computational Science software that enables a user to develop complex mathematical models to understand systems |
46 Centerra Parkway Suite 200 Lebanon, NH 03766-1487 Orders: 800-332-1202 Support: (603) 643-9636 |
Basic: 1 - $175 Site license - $750 Research 1 - $275 Site License - $1500 |
| West Point Bridge Designer |
The West Point Bridge Designer 2003 will introduce you to engineering through an authentic, hands-on design experience. This software provides you with the tools to model, test, and optimize a steel highway bridge, based on realistic specifications, constraints, and performance criteria. |
Free for download |
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| Prodesktop |
3D Computer aided design software. Special education program gives software away to teachers that attend 2 day training experience. |
Training cost is usually $150 |
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| Smart Technologies |
They sell the SmartBoards that we saw in the classrooms, as well as make the free software that interfaces with the boards. |
Boards cost around $2500. Software is free for download. |
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| Macromedia Studio MX |
A fantastic suite of software: Dreamweaver (web authoring), Flash (animation), Fireworks (graphics), Freehand (Drawing). |
Site licensing is available for schools -price depends on size. |
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| A shotgun approach to google sources | A random sampling of excellent to fair science resources gathered by just googling for about 30 minutes | http://pueo.midpac.edu/sciencewebs.htm | |
| Shodor Foundation | For you folks looking for the future - a website the focuses on using mathematical modeling in understanding systems
They say: Our Mission: To advance science and math education through the use of computational science, modeling and technology. |
http://www.shodor.org | |
| Moodle | A free online courseware suite that has most of the same functionality as expensive packages like Blackboard and WebCT | http://www.moodle.org | free - runs on a variety of platforms |
| CMapTools | Open Source concept mapping software | http://cmap.ihmc.us/ | free - runs on a variety of platforms |
| KSEG | Open Source Geometry visualization software | http://www.mit.edu/~ibaran/kseg.html | free - Mac and Windows |
| Geometer's Sketchpad and Fathom | Geometry and Algrebraic/Statistical visulation software | Site licensing is available for schools -price depends on size. It is a bout $1500 for a site license for each |