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Interactive

Virtual Science

Laboratories

for

secondary school

VIRTUAL SCIENCE LABORATORIES

for secondary school

4 subjects
25 topics per program
75 interactive lessons each
printable worksheets

What is VSL?

Virtual Science Laboratories (VSL) is a set of interactive eContent for teaching biology, chemistry, physics and geography classes at the secondary education level. The programs provide excellent materials for teachers conducting lessons in remote, hybrid and stationary modes.

VSL supports students in developing social and digital competences as well as critical thinking. VSL programs teach the scientific method: asking questions, formulating hypotheses, conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions. VSL applies a modern approach to learning, using flipped classroom model and blended learning.

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Why choose VSL?

Virtual Science Laboratories series is not only an excellent teaching aid, but also the most secure option for uninterrupted learning process in times of unexpected school closures. The teacher can easily share their screen and carry out engaging lessons, boosting students’ interest in education. The VSL materials add an unparalleled value to lessons, engaging all students in active learning. Inspiring simulations, virtual tours, conducting experiments or even frog dissections can easily take place in every virtual or stationary classroom.

Modern curricula for secondary schools

VSL curricula are designed to respond to the needs of modern learners. The materials attract students’ attention, develop their digital and social competences and at the same time facilitate the work of teachers.

Work on any device

The VSL series has been developed in a modern HTML5 environment so that the programs do not require installation and can be used on virtually any device (computer, laptop, tablet, whiteboard, and interactive monitor).

Genuinely interactive materials

In contrast to static illustrations and flat PDFs, the VSL programmes are filled to the brim with a variety of multimedia (films, animations, recordings, simulations, 3D models) and engaging interactive exercises.

Tested educational materials

The VSL materials have been developed in collaboration with teachers and university staff. Each lesson has been verified in terms of content and practicality, which guarantees the highest quality.

BIOLOGY

The extremely valuable database of materials for studying biology with the use of Virtual Science Laboratories includes:

laboratory photographs of microscopic preparations of plant and animal tissues,
documentation in the form of illustrations, photographs and movies of plant and animal observations as well as experiments performed in biology laboratories,
components of an interactive human anatomy atlas with a detailed presentation of the individual structures of the human body,
3D models of the selected human organs,
possibility of modelling the course of experiments and selecting the appropriate reagents, equipment and examined material,
development of the ability to plan and conduct biological studies according to the principles of the scientific method.

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List of topics covered in VSL Biology

Detection of starch in the given food products
Protein coagulation
Protein denaturation
Detection of peptide bonds
Detection of proteins
Eucaryotic and procaryotic cells – similarities and differences
External and internal factors affecting the intensity of photosynthesis
Working with a microscope – plant tissue
Plant tissue atlas
Monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants
Water transport in a plant
Seed germination capacity
Effect of deficiency of selected elements on plant growth and development

Phytohormones and plant movements
Identification of arthropods
Internal structure of an amphibian
Working with a microscope – muscle tissue
Digestive system
Lung structure and function
Heart structure and function
Nervous system
Eye and ear
Skeletal system structure
Structure and types of bones
Joints – mobile connections between bones

Lung structure and function: Laboratory

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Structure and function of the lungs

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Detection of peptide bonds: Laboratory

FREE DEMO

GEOGRAPHY

Interactive geography learning resources include:

graphics in the form of interactive maps, diagrams and charts, presenting issues in the field of the socio-economic
geography of the world,
animations and simulations of physical geographical phenomena and processes,
illustrations in three-dimensional graphics showing, among other things, the celestial bodies of the Solar System,
tasks requiring the drawing of conclusions on the basis of analysis of data in the form of tables, graphs and maps.

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Interactive geography resources from Virtual Science Laboratories

List of topics covered in VSL Geography

Maps and their application
Rotation of the Earth and time zones
Celestial bodies of the Solar System
Determining geographical coordinates based on astronomical observations
The Moon – a satellite of the Earth
Weather forecast based on synoptic maps and satellite images
Climates on Earth
Types of lakes
Plutonism and volcanism
Geological profile analysis
Weathering
Land forming processes
Rocks and minerals

Soil and its types
Altitudinal zonation diversity
Vegetation zones on the Earth
Analysis of socio-economic development indicators
Demography
Energy sources
Role of tourism in the global economy
World diseases
Landscapes
Socio-cultural diversity
High technology industry
Pollution of the Seas

Plutonism and volcanism:
Laboratory

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Weather forecast based on synoptic maps and satellite images: Laboratory

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Rocks and minerals:
Laboratory

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PHYSICS

Interactive physics learning resources include:

the possibility of carrying out measurements in simulated experiments corresponding to real conditions,
processing of measurement results, including measurement uncertainty analysis,
simulations of physical phenomena based on parameters measured in real experiments,
simulations accompanied by commented videos of real-life physics experiments,
on-line observation sheets enabling students to process and present their measurements in the form of tables, sketches and graphs, and to record their observations and conclusions.

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List of topics covered in VSL Physics

Newton’s second law of motion
Circular motion
Determination of the static friction coefficient
Buoyancy
Torque
Characteristics of celestial bodies of the Solar System
Properties of a mathematical pendulum. Determination of standard acceleration due to gravity
Work, power, energy
Determination of the specific heat of solids
Body temperature during phase changes
Heat engines
Capacitors
Kirchhoff’s first law

What does the electrical resistance of a conductor depend on?
A study of the current-voltage characteristics of a resistor and an incandescent lamp.
Determination of EMF and internal resistance
Diodes in an electrical circuit
Home electrical network
Motion of a charged particle in a magnetic field
Magnetic field generated by moving electric charges
Transformers
Determination of the refractive index
Diffraction grating
Polarisation of light
Decay of a radioactive isotope

Determination of EMF and internal resistance: Laboratory

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Diffraction grating:
Laboratory

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Determination of the specific heat of solids: Laboratory

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CHEMISTRY

Make studying chemistry interesting and accessible! The VSL Chemistry package provides:

development of the ability to design and describe chemical experiments: construction of schemes of chemical
experiments, selection of reagents, laboratory glassware and equipment,
simulations with animations and graphics showing the course of chemical experiments as well as simulation accompanied by short movies from real chemical experiments together with the appropriate comments,
instructions on how to perform experiments,
development of the ability to express observations and draw conclusions from conducted
chemical experiments,
3D models of chemical structures.

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Interactive science laboratories physics resources

List of topics covered in VSL Chemistry

Natural radioactivity
Preparation of solutions with given percentage concentration
Preparation of solutions with given molar concentrations
Acid-base indicators. pH of solutions
Alkacymetric titration
Precipitation reactions
Properties of ammonia
Distinguishing limestone from other rocks
Catalytic reactions
Preparation of hydrogen
Preparation of oxygen
Metal reactions with oxygen
Metal reactions with hydrochloric acid

Reactions of metals with acids: sulfuric and nitric
Reactivity of metals
Oxidation states of manganese
Galvanic cells
Electrolysis of water
Monohydric and polyhydric alcohols
Tollens’ test
Trommer’s test
Preparation of soaps
Detection of proteins
Properties of sucrose
Fibres

Properties of sucrose

FREE DEMO

Acid-base indicators.

pH of solutions

FREE DEMO

Galvanic cells:
Laboratory

FREE DEMO

How to work with VSL?

The teacher can introduce, present and discuss subjects in depth using an interactive whiteboard or any other multimedia player. Students can work on printable worksheets, do assignments and participate in various models of assessment on the mCourser LMS platform. The teacher will receive an automatic, detailed report on the results of the whole class and individual students, provided by Big Data analytics.

The VSL programs are an invaluable aid to teachers in covering even the most difficult topics in the core curriculum. The materials have been selected to meet the needs of both teachers and students.

What makes the VSL program effective?

it is based on working with scientific methods,
it supports students’ independent thinking and their activation through group work,
it introduces learning by drawing conclusions from experience,
it familiarises students with laboratory equipment,
it combines theoretical knowledge with experiments and simulations,
it ensures student satisfaction after experimental lessons on their own

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VIRTUAL SCIENCE LABORATORIES

for secondary school

Modern curricula for secondary schools

Work on any device

Genuinely interactive materials

Tested educational materials

List of topics covered in VSL Biology

List of topics covered in VSL Geography

List of topics covered in VSL Physics

List of topics covered in VSL Chemistry

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