The Open Source Physics community has created hundreds of physics computer models (Wolfgang Christian, Esquembre, & Barbato, 2011; F. K. Hwang & Esquembre, 2003) which are mathematical computation representations of real-life Physics phenomenon. Since the source codes are available and can be modified for redistribution licensed Creative Commons Attribution or other compatible copyrights like GNU General Public License (GPL), educators can customize (Wee & Mak, 2009) these models for more targeted productive (Wee, 2012) activities for their classroom teaching and redistribute them to benefit all humankind. In this breakout session, I will share the +75 computer models that I have remixed to suit the Primary, Secondary and A-level Physics syllabus. I will show how teachers can download (look for Dropbox links)  and use these simulations from http://weelookang.blogspot.sg/p/physics-applets-virtual-lab.html
http://ictconnection.moe.edu.sg/ict-in-action also housed some of the tried lessons

The objectives of the event are: 

1. Develop reflective practitioners who are informed by research 
2. Provide a structured platform for practitioners to share their insights and findings 
3. Create opportunities for innovative use of ICT in education

The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics by Energy2D :Author: Charles Xie. If A and B are in thermal equilibrium with C, then A and B will be in thermal equilibrium with each other if they are brought into contact. Notice thermal equilibrium occurs when there is no net heat flow and TA = 13.4 oC = TB = TC http://weelookang.blogspot.sg/2012/09/the-zeroth-law-of-thermodynamics.html http://energy.concord.org/energy2d/zeroth.html Author of Energy 2D: Charles Xie Author of this model The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: Charles Xie

 

picture of a 19 April 2012 version with 1 to 20 possible (this case is only 3) large particles as the request by Jake the Frodo on Today 19 April 2012 at 02:53:12 amhttp://www.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/ntnujava/index.php?topic=1484.msg9150#msg9150 http://weelookang.blogspot.sg/2010/06/ejs-open-source-brownian-motion-gas.html https://dl.dropbox.com/u/44365627/lookangEJSworkspace/export/ejs_brownianmotionwee.jar author: paco, fu-kwun hwang and lookang

Lesson Example Hits Virtual Laboratory Ripple Tank Model (eduLab project scale YishunJC)  Virtual Laboratory Ripple Tank Model A lesson ( 90 minutes ) designed to allow active student-centered inquiry on the ripple tank computer model : 1 A computer model (transforming learning with technology) 2.Demonstration of real ripple tank to argument learning with the computer model ... Subject: Physics, Science Level: JC/CI Stream: H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window] 27 Virtual Laboratory Ripple Tank Model (eduLab project lead InnovaJC) Virtual Laboratory Ripple Tank Model A lesson ( 90 minutes ) designed to allow active student-centered inquiry on the ripple tank computer model : 1 A computer model (transforming learning with technology) 2 google site for (flip classroom and open access learning) 2 Google form... Subject: Physics, Science Level: JC/CI Stream: H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window] 38 Virtual Laboratory Falling-Magnet-through-Solenoid Model (eduLab project lead AJC)  Virtual Laboratory Falling Magnet through a Solenoid Model A pre-lecture home based lesson was designed to allow active student-centered inquiry on the falling magnet through solenoid computer model : 1 A computer model (transforming learning with technology) (java applet) can be... Subject: Physics, Science Level: Upper Secondary, JC/CI Stream: H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window] 38 Virtual Laboratory Collision Carts Model (eduLab project lead RVHS)  Virtual Laboratory Collision Carts Model A post-lecture-tutorial lesson was designed to allow active student centered inquiry on the conservation of momentum through collision cart computer model. (java applet) can be downloaded here https://sites.google.com/site/lookang/collisioncartsajc Subject: Physics, Science Level: JC/CI Stream: H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window] 13 Virtual Laboratory Realistic Collision Carts Model (eduLab project lead AJC)  Virtual Laboratory Collision Carts Model A lab lesson was designed to allow active student-centered inquiry on the collision cart model (java applet) can be downloaded here https://sites.google.com/site/lookang/collision-carts-dynamics-ajc Subject: Physics, Science Level: JC/CI Stream: H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window] 19 Virtual Laboratory Falling-Magnet-through-Solenoid Model (eduLab project scale-up SRJC)  Virtual Laboratory Falling Magnet through a Solenoid Model classroom computer lab lesson was designed to allow 1. active student-centered inquiry on the falling magnet through solenoid computer model : 2. collaborative groups and investigate various aspects through different activities. They can then and come together... Subject: Physics, Science Level : JC/CI Stream : Express/ Special, H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window] 11 Virtual Laboratory Collision Carts Model (eduLab project scale SRJC)  Virtual Laboratory Collision Carts Model A research pre-post test lesson was designed to allow active student centered inquiry on the conservation of momentum through collision cart computer model. the control group is teacher-led instruction the experiential group is student-led inquiry without teacher facilitation (java applet) can be... Subject: Physics, Science Level: JC/CI Stream: H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window] 33 Virtual Laboratory Collision Carts Model (eduLab project scale IJC)  Virtual Laboratory Collision Carts Model e-learning lesson was designed to allow active student centered inquiry on the conservation of momentum through collision cart computer model. (java applet) can be downloaded here https://sites.google.com/site/lookang/collisioncartsajc Subject: Physics, Science Level: Upper Secondary, JC/CI Stream: H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window] 18 Virtual Laboratory Falling-Magnet-through-Solenoid Model (eduLab project scale-up RVHS)  Virtual Laboratory Falling Magnet through a Solenoid Model classroom computer lab lesson was designed to allow 1. active student-centered inquiry on the falling magnet through solenoid computer model : 2. collaborative groups and investigate various aspects through different activities. They can then and come together... Subject: Physics, Science Level: Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary, JC/CI Stream: Standard Level, Express/ Special, H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window] 21 Virtual Laboratory Progressive Stationary Waves Model (eduLab project lead SRJC)  Virtual Laboratory Progressive Stationary Waves Model classroom computer lab lesson was designed to allow 1. active student-centered inquiry on the Waves (Progressive Stationary) Model : 2. collaboration in groups and investigation of various aspects through different activities. They can then and come together to discuss... Subject: Physics, Science Level: Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary, JC/CI Stream: Standard Level, Foundation Level, Express/ Special, N(A), H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window] 26

Virtual Laboratory of Direct Current Electrical Motor Model Students investigate the relationship between the variables collaboratively in groups of 2. A co-created virtual lab learning environment was designed with guided discovery worksheets to support the process of sense-making of the physics of Direct Current Electrical Motor. Actual lesson learning environment (java applet) can... Subject: Physics, Science Level: Upper Secondary, JC/CI Stream: Standard Level, Express/ Special, N(A), H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window]

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Computer Supported Learning in Circular Motion Concept Mapping and Simulations Computer Supported Learning in Circular Motion Concept Mapping and Simulations. These lessons are under the Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ProPel-T or eduLab initiative. Through a series of student-centered activities focusing on the Concept Mapping Pedagogy, students make their understanding visible through the construction of their concept... Subject: Physics Level: Upper Secondary, JC/CI Stream: Express/ Special, H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window]

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Computer Supported Learning in Gravitational Motion Concept Mapping and Simulations  Computer Supported Learning in Gravitational Motion Concept Mapping and Simulations. These lessons are under the Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ProPel-T or eduLab initiative. Through a series of student-centered activities focusing on the Concept Mapping Pedagogy, students make their understanding visible through the construction of their concept maps.  Subject: Physics Level: Upper Secondary, JC/CI Stream: H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window]

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Virtual Laboratory of Kepler's Third Law Solar System Model  Students investigate the relationship between the variables collaboratively in groups of 2. A co-created virtual lab learning environment was designed with guided discovery worksheets (tutorial) to support the process of sense-making of the physics of Kepler's Third Law Solar System Model. Actual lesson learning environment (java... Subject: Geography, Physics, Science Level: Upper Secondary, JC/CI Stream: Express/ Special, H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window]

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Virtual Laboratory of Geostationary Satellite around Earth Model  Students investigate the relationship between the variables collaboratively in groups of 2. A co-created virtual lab learning environment was designed with guided discovery worksheets (tutorial) to support the process of sense-making of the physics of Geostationary Satellite around Earth Model. Actual lesson learning environment (java applet)... Subject: Physics, Science Level: JC/CI Stream: H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window]

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Virtual Laboratory Gravitational Field & Potential of Earth and Moon Virtual Laboratory Gravitational Field & Potential of Earth and Moon Model Students investigate the relationship between the variables collaboratively in groups of 2. A co-created virtual lab learning environment was designed with guided discovery worksheets (tutorial) to support the process of sense-making of the physics of... Subject: Physics, Science Level: JC/CI Stream: H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window]	19
Virtual Laboratory Gravitational Field & Potential of 2 Mass Model Students investigate the relationship between the variables collaboratively in groups of 2. A co-created virtual lab learning environment was designed with guided discovery worksheets (tutorial) to support the process of sense-making of the physics of Gravitational Field & Potential of 2 Mass Model. Actual lesson learning... Subject: Physics, Science Level: JC/CI Stream: H1/ H2, H3 [Copy URL] [Open in New Window]	22
Virtual Laboratory and Real Equipment Vernier Caliper and Micrometer Virtual Laboratory and Real Equipment Vernier Caliper and Micrometer. A lesson ( 90 minutes ) designed to blend or integrate the following: 1 Real equipment, (learning about the real world) 2 A computer model (transforming learning with technology) 3 Google form (learning feedback immediately during the lesson)  Subject: Physics, Science Level: Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary Stream: Standard Level, Foundation Level, Express/ Special, N(A), N(T) [Copy URL] [Open in New Window]	174

Energy Comes Alive with Customized Roller Coaster Simulation! In this lesson, the students are using a customized roller coaster simulation to learn about energy concept. They will be involved in a series of inquiry-based activities (e.g., investigating the energy change and making an evidence-based conclusion). To further support their learning, Google Forms and YouTube videos are also used. Subject: Science Level: Upper Primary Stream: Standard Level [Copy URL] [Open in New Window]

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Virtual Laboratory Thin Converging Lenses Model  Virtual Laboratory Thin Converging Lenses Model classroom computer lab lesson was designed to allow 1. active student-centered inquiry on the Thin Converging Lenses computer model : 2. collaborative groups and investigate various aspects through different activities. They can then and come together to discuss and... Subject: Physics, Science Level: Upper Secondary Stream: Standard Level, Foundation Level, Express/ Special, N(A), N(T) [Copy URL] [Open in New Window]

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Wee L.K. (2013, 19 July) West 6 Cluster ICT Committee Professional Development Seminar 2013 – “Professional Development for Teachers by Teachers” S4: Open-source physics and its applications in Education, Jurong Secondary School, Singapore