Simulations - ICT Unit 3D
The
BBC Science Clips website has a series of Science Simulations - Choose
from the drop-down list headed 'Science Activities'. These include Growing
Plants.
The
Channel 4 website has an excellent simulation called Super City Planner.
Build your own city complete with roads and buildings and watch it grow.
Lesson
Plan -
from the London Grid for Learning. Covers the whole unit.
Maths
Online offer two simulations - Grow Alien Plants and Bath Time with Archimedes
Channel 4
have a Robot Constructor game which allows you to build your own robot then test it in one of their hazardous
zones.
World Builder allows
you to design and build your own world then see how successful it is (hint:
scroll down to launch the simulation).
Colin's
Coffee - allows you to try and find the right combination to make
Colin's favourite cuppa.
Here's a population growth simulation based on rabbits and foxes.
The BBC's Virtual
Garden allows you to build and care for your own garden.
Design your
own roller coaster
Download the free Duck Builder game and design a duck then watch it try to fly!
Plant Force - You are working for a plant development company - they have produced a new variety of super-crop, but they now need you to find out the optimum conditions for its growth - can it be grown commercially and generate a good profit?
Ranger Danger Dan - A parachute slows up the speed of a parachutist as he falls. The air resistance of the parachute is called drag and counteracts the downward pull of gravity on the parachutist.
Global Warming Simulation from the Science Museum. Click on 'Play the Game: Battle for the Planet' to start.
Space Walk from the Discovery Channel - attach cables to the space shuttle.
City Creator - an online city building simulation.
Dumptown - a simulation about recycling from the Environment Agency.