Virtual Labs: Light

Highly accurate laser simulations on CD-ROM

Virtual Labs: Light combines easy-to-use experiments and highly accurate simulations with over 40 reproducible lab worksheets to help build an understanding of reflection and mirrors, refraction and lenses, and colors.  Carefully sequenced levels of virtual experiments - basic, extension, and challenge provide a safe means to perform hands-on activities with lasers and optical tools. Users can follow pre-designed labs to learn about particular aspects of light, and then create virtual models of telescopes, cameras, and other everyday devices.

• Practice safe experimentation with highly accurate simulation software.
• Observe and investigate the nature of light with virtual experiments.
• Supports understanding of abstract concepts with schematic diagrams
• Meets national standards for science education
• Includes reference materials on light and related topics from the World Book Encyclopedia
• Reinforces learning with over 40 lab worksheets

• Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP
• Pentium 66 MHz or faster processor
• 16 MB of RAM
• 16 MB free hard disk space
• 640x480 monitor, 256 colors
• Windows-compatible sound card & speakers
• 2X CD-ROM drive

• Mac OS 7.0.1–9.2, OS X Classic mode
• 68040, PowerPC or faster
• 16 MB of RAM
• 16 MB free hard disk space
• 640x480 monitor, 256 colors
• 2X CD-ROM drive