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Science Educational Software
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7, Macintosh OS X and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
Extensive teacher resources in the form of preset experiments to reduce your workload!
17 experiments cover in detail:
• Quantitative & qualitative aspects of equilibrium.
• Le Chatelier’s principle.
• Data can be viewed as it is generated.
• Data can be saved or printed for later detailed analysis.
• Observe changing Concentration graphs.
• Investigate how conditions affect reaction rate graphs.
• Compare both types of graph at the same time.
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“Essential tools for every teacher ... software to inspire your students!”
Newbyte Educational Software 12 John Street, Dudley NSW 2290, AustraliaFax: +61 (0) 2 4944 8826 Phone: +61 (0) 2 4942 6733
Email: sales@newbyte.com Web Site: www.newbyte.com
Interactive whiteboard compliant software!FREE additional teacher resources available.100% GUARANTEE! Free Upgrades
Creating interactive educational software since 1985
Chemistry General Sc. Genetics Ecology Biochemistry Physics
About us... Newbyte provides interactive, stimulating and time saving simulations to help you deliver your message to your students. Our simulations allow your students to participate in virtual experiments, while at the same time providing then with realistic experiences in science method and processes. Established in 1985, Newbyte is an educational software developer specialising in science simulations.
100% GUARANTEE! 21 day approval... All school orders are automatically on 21 day approval. Try the software, and if you are not completely happy, you can return it within 21 days of purchase. Contact us if you need an extension.Interactive whiteboard compliant software!Our software includes a Full Site Licence and is fully functional on interactive whiteboards, networks, data projectors and laptops. An additional Student Home Licence is required to allow your students to run our programs on their own laptops or home computers. See our premium subscription for the cheapest way to get both licenses. Macintosh - YES, our new software does run on the Mac OSX system as well as Windows.
FREE additional teacher resources available.Register any Newbyte software you have and receive additional resources for these packages. These resources include additional teacher notes and passwords, assessment tasks for the VCE and HSC, additional student experiments and tasks. Register at: www.newbyte.com/registrations.htm
Conferences and Workshops for 2010STAV Biology, La Trobe Uni, February 21.ICT Conference, Northcote H.S. August TBA. STAVCON, La Trobe. November TBA.
If you would like us to display or give workshops at your conference, please call.
“Essential tools for every teacher - software to inspire your students!”Newbyte Educational Software 12 John Street, Dudley NSW 2290, Australia
Fax: +61 (0)2 4944 8826 Phone: +61 (0)2 4942 6733 Email: sales@newbyte.com Website: www.newbyte.com
Biology: PageDrosophila Genetics Lab 13eDNA 14Enzyme Lab 11Evolution: Genetic Diversity 18Food Webs: Ponds 17Food Webs: Woodlands 16Pea Plant Genetics Lab 12Natural Selection Series 16Rocky Shore Ecology 15Chemistry:Acid/Base Titrations 2Electrochemical Cells 6Haber Process 4Gas Equilibrium 3Sulfuric Acid Production 5PhysicsRadioactivity Series 10Other DevelopersSunflower Software 7Focus Software 8Frost’s Organic Chemistry 9The Logical Interface 9
Free Upgrades... We constantly improve our products even after their release. If you have the current version of our software check our web site for Free Upgrades to the latest sub-version i.e. 6.01, 6.02..
Software Support... Problems with the software installation or use? Direct support at: support@newbyte.com
How to order... Schools may order on 30 day account. Fax or post a school order form or use our order form.
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Save even more money by purchasing 2 or 3 year subscriptions. Yes, existing customers do get discounts. Small School discounts are available. Available for Windows Only at this time. Windows XP, Vista and 7 compatible.
Now Available!You and your students can now access over $12,000 worth of Newbyte software at school and home for only $1,648.90 ($1499 ex-GST) per year.
Programs include:
my Premium Subscription
• Phone and email product support, during business hours.
• Free new programs as they are released• Free upgrades during your subscription• No long term contracts to worry about.• Latest versions
• Programs can be used at school, at home and installed on the student’s own computers.
• 20 high quality Newbyte programs, including Teacher Resources.
• 2011 subscription can be used until the end of February, 2012.
• Small school discounts.
Acid/Base Titrations Drosophila Genetics Lab eDNA Electrochemical Cells Enzyme Lab Food Webs: Australian Woodlands
Sulfuric Acid Production
Food Webs: Ponds Gas Equilibrium Haber Process Maths Problem Natural Selection Natural Selection - Advanced Solving Adventure - Peppered Moths - Frogs
Natural Selection Pea Plant Genetics Lab Radioactivity Radioactivity Radioactivity Rocky Shore Ecology-Beetles -Penetration -Distance -αScattering
Evolution: Genetic Diversity
What you get for your yearly subscription:
“Use these resources at school and set additional experiments
for homework.”
RealVALUE
formoney!
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Chem
istry Software
Acid/Base Titrations
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7, Macintosh OS X and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
Acid or base used
Drop and flow control
Indicator
Manually read buretteMolarity
• 5 preset experiments for quick student starts.
• 12 student experiments as blackline masters.
• Additional teacher • Before and during the experiment
change the following components in the diagram:
No Mess, No fuss Titrations the easy way• 16 strong and weak monoprotic, diprotic and
triprotic acids.• Investigate 6 strong and weak bases.• 7 indicators can be changed at any stage of the
titration.• Choose your own pKa or pKb for any acid or base.
Self-testing QUIZ and Practical Testing!
• Self-testing quiz options allow students to practice titrations until confident in the procedures and calculations.
• 100 unknown molarities linked with any acid or base produces thousands of practical tests.• Sodium Carbonate also available.
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Realism, accuracy and performance.
Help your students develop the scientific skills and save time!
“... simple organisation makes the software a joy to use.” Independent evaluation
There is no other titration software like this!
Designed for junior and senior students, this simulation
encourages the development of skills in scientific method and a clear understanding of titration
principles and procedures.
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Gas Equilibrium Gas equilibrium experiments with style.
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7, Macintosh OS X and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
Chem
istry Software
• Teacher options allow you to control the way in which your students interact with the software.
• Before and during the experiment change the following components in the diagram:
Control all the variables!Experimental design made easy.
17 experiments cover:
• Quantitative & qualitative aspects of equilibrium
• Le Chatelier’s principle
• Data can be viewed as it is generated
• Data can be saved or printed for later detailed analysis.
• Observe changing Concentration graphs
• Investigate how conditions affect reaction rate graphs
• Compare both types of graph at the same time.
Experiments can be saved at any stageenabling teachers to set up their own experiments
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Extensive teacher resources in the form of preset experiments to reduce your workload!
Gas Concentrations
Temperature
Volume
Pressure
Introduce a catalyst Lock volume or pressure
Using the Hydrogen Iodide and Nitrogen Dioxide reactions your
students can investigate the physical and chemical factors which influence equilibrium.
Gas changes are easily observed with colour variation in response
to NO2 and I2 concentrations.
Add an inert gas
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Chem
istry Software
Haber Process - Advanced
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7 and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
• Investigate the role of equilibrium.• Discover the effect of pressure and
temperature.• Determine the importance of
catalysts.• Learn the economic importance. • During the experiment control
the following components in the diagram:
Concentration, Reaction Rate and other graphs displayed in real time.
• Observe detailed graphs of the process.
• Export or print data.
Observe molecular interactions at the catalyst surface.
• This is an advanced simulation, not a collection of simple animations.
• Observe molecules breaking up and reforming.
• A dynamic visualisation of equilibrium to captivate your students.
• Step frame by frame to see interactions in detail.
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
An interactive approach to a difficult topic!
Students love to control this process and compete to be the best.
Change Catalysts Monitor production costs
Temperature
Pressure
Gas Concentrations
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Sulfuric Acid ProductionThe Contact Process revealed!
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7, Macintosh OS X and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
Chem
istry Software
• Involve your students in this industrial process by allowing them to control it.
• Before and during the process change the following parameters:
Highly Interactive Simulation.
Observe the catalyst surfacewhile still controlling the process.
• Investigate the molecular interactions on the catalyst surface.
• Discover why extra oxygen is used.
• Observe the effect of temperature on the catalyst.
Detailed tutorial sectiondevelops student understanding.
Areas covered include:
• Historical aspects of sulfuric acid.
• SO2 production
• The Contact Process.
• Absorption, storage and transportation.
Experiments can be saved at any stageenabling teachers to set up their own experiments
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Extensive teacher resources in the form of preset experiments to reduce your workload!
Monitor production
Gas Concentrations
Temperature
Pressure
Introduce catalysts
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Chem
istry Software
Electrochemical Cells
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7 and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
• Integrated on-screen experiments.• 12 common electrodes including H2.• 100 electrodes for student testing.• 6 solutions with variable
concentration.• During the experiment control the
following components in the diagram:
Half cell reaction on Screen. Making it easier for you and your students.
• Teacher options allow you to control the way in which your students interact with the software.
• Your students can even work out the activity series of metals using this software.
• When calculating E or E0, you can make it harder by preventing the use of a H2 electrode.
Observe deposition and erosionof the electrodes over time.
• So real, make a big mistake and it will break.• Observe detailed graphs of the process.• Export or print data. • Teacher options allow selection of data displayed
and printed.
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Electrochemical cells in seconds.
Change your electrode, salt, salt concentration and temperature easily.
Monitor Electrodes
Electrodes
Solutions
Molarities
Simple yet powerful. Select thousands of cell variations.
Physics
Chemistry
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General Science
Sunflower Software Award winning MULTIMEDIA FOR SCIENCE.
Ideal for Interactive Whiteboards.
Ideal for junior high school level, each program in the series includes examples, activities and teachers notes. Developed in the UK, these programs are great for junior science!
Cells Circulation Digestion Enzymes
Osmosis Photosynthesis Plants Predator Prey
Atoms and Ions Bonding Diffusion Dissolving
Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
3D Periodic Table Rates of Reaction Solids, Liquids and Gases
Colour Earth in Space Force and Motion Motors and Generators
Nuclear Physics Simple Circuits Sound Waves
Each 10 pack also includes two tools w
hich work w
ith the programs,
Resource B
uilder and Data A
nalyser.
Biology
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Focus on Climate Change
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7 and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
A unique interactive learning resource examining issues that affect us all. A cross-curriculum resource.
Major areas covered include:
• Climate Change• Energy Generation & Conservation• Reduce, Re-Use & Recycle
Providing a balanced view of the issues, this program encourages students to think about life style choices and suggests ways in which we can all do our bit to conserve the Earth’s energy resources.
Ideal for use with LCD projectors and interactive whiteboards.
Ideal for use with LCD projectors and interactive whiteboards.
Each topic is accompanied by on-screen instructions, questions and prompts. Interactive animations and simulated experiments are integrated to improve your student’s science skills.
•Photosynthesis•Yeastrespiration•StarchBreakdownbyamylase•CaCO3 - HCl reaction•Heatofneutralisation•Strengthofanelectromagnet
•Bouncingballexperiment•Carstoppingdistances•Energystoredinaspring•Expansionofagas•Heatingeffectofacurrent•Resistanceofwires
•Osmosis•Transpiration•Reactionofrenninwithmilk•H202 and catalase •TheeffectofPenicillin•SodiumthiosulphateDecomp.
•Electrolysis•Heatofcombustionofalcohols•Waterrockets•Bendingabeam•FilamentlampandLEDs•Solarcells
•TheEarthinSpace•MotionHeatandTemperature•Forces•Light•Electricity•Solids,LiquidsandGases
•Energy•Electriccircuits•Magnets•Electromagnets•HeatandTemperature•Expansion
15 fully-functioning interactive experiments including:
23 fully-functioning interactive experiments including:
66 teaching tools in one program covering areas such as:
Focus Science Investigations 1
Focus Science Investigations 2
Focus - Key Stage 3 Physics
General Science
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Chem
istry
Physics
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7 and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Roger Frosts Organic Chemistry SeriesIdeal for teacher presentation. Designed for interactive whiteboards.
TLI CRO
TLI Computer Wave Generator
For network servers or single computers running Windows 2000/XP and Internet Explorer.
Features:
• Multimedia with industry-standard ‘Chime’ 3D models.• Time-efficient, two minute interactives to fit your lesson.• Requires no manual – just click or drag the hotspots.• Modular and flexible with a built-in slide sorter. • Organic chemistry explained using animation.• Amazing coverage for ages 15-18.• Whiteboard friendly.• Animated mechanisms that are clear as never before.
Multimedia tools with models, mechanisms and interactive equations to help explain almost anything ‘organic’ from fractional distillation to protein synthesis. Try these modules at www.newbyte.com/organic.htm
View input from a microphone, or optional interface. TLI CRO provides a traditional oscilloscope view with gain, offset, timebase, and trigger controls.
Features:• 16-bit acquisition.
• 44 kHz sampling rate.
• Optional interface with BNC input to connect voltage sources etc.
• Ideal for schools and other educational organisations.Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7,
and most networks.
Turn your computer into a powerful Wave Laboratory. Create sine, square and triangle waves. Demonstrate beats, interference and other wave properties with our Computer Wave Lab - the perfect companion data loggers.
Features:• Generates waves of variable frequency to 20 kHz.• Dual channel output to your data logger, or oscilloscope.• Control phase difference between the two wave sources.• Simply play through your computer speakers.• Use on its own, or with the Computer Wave Lab interface.• Use the oscilloscope mode to Add, subtract and multiply waves.• Includes WaveGen Interface and cable.
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7, and most networks.
Computer Dural Channel Oscilloscope.
Dural Channel Signal Generator.
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Radioactivity Series
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7 and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Safe radioactivity experiments! Enzyme experiments in minutes!
Each title in the series features realistic experiments and a demonstration mode to help students visualise
concepts. Your students have full control over the parameters.
Interactive models, animated sequences and simulated experiments are integrated with reference sections where theory is explained and relevant formulae are derived.
Interactive models, animated sequences and simulated experiments are integrated with reference sections where theory is explained and relevant formulae are derived.
•DCmotor•Deflectionbyelectricfields•Deflectionbymagneticfields•Dynamo•Magneticfieldplotting•Electromagneticinduction
•Forceonaconductor•MassSpectrometer•Millikan’soildropexperiment•Motioninagravitationalfield•Thompson’sexperiment•Planetaryorbits
•Absorptionofgammarays•DampedSHM•Diffractiongrating•Electromagneticwaves•Oscillations&resonance•Hydrogenemissionspectra
•Multipleslitdiffraction•Polarization•Rippletankmodels•Transverseandlongitudinal•Speedofsoundmeasurement•Young’sdoubleslitexperiment
Penetration Distance α-Particle Scattering
Focus Fields
Focus on Waves
Physics
•Examinetheeffectofα, β or γ radiation.•12radioactivesources.•100unknownsourcesfortesting. •Barrierthicknessfrom0.01to9mm.•Presetexperimentstogetstarted.•12barriermaterials,inc.goldandpaper.•Datacanbeexportedforlateranalysis.
•Observeα, β or γ radiation in air/vacuum.•Backgroundradiationcanbeturnedoff.•12radioactivesources.•100unknownsourcesfortesting. •Presetexperimentstogetstarted.•Datacanbeexportedforlateranalysis. •Selectdistancesfrom0to210mm.
•SimulatetheworkofRutherford&others.•Investigatetherelationshipsbetween: metal thickness,particle energy, target atomic number & particle back scatter. •Particleenergyfrom1to10MeV.•Barrierthicknessfrom1to20x10-7m.•Selectfrom11barriermaterials.
Enzyme Lab
16 interactive topics for senior physics including:
16 interactive topics for senior physics including:
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Bio C
hemistry
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7, Macintosh OS X and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Enzyme experiments in minutes!
Molecular Zoom - What’s happening in your flask now?
Series Experiment Lab Over 100 experiments at the same time.
Features:10 enzymes including:•catalase.•proteases.•amylases.•lipase.•5substratestochoosefrom.•Competitiveandnon-competitiveinhibitors.
You and your students control:•Enzymeusedandconcentration.•Substrateandconcentration.•Temperature.•pH.•Inhibitorandconcentration.
Designed for senior high school and higher, this simulation develops skills in scientific method as well as a clear understanding of enzyme kinetics.
Features:
• 3 levels of zoom - observe:• Overall molecular activity.• One enzyme molecule and its surroundings.• The active site of the enzyme and how it’s working.
Features:
• Simply choose which parameter to vary and the number of experiments to conduct.
• Experiments include pH - Trypsin and Pepsin activity.• Extensive teacher resources.• 9 student starter experiments.
Experiment Lab - Open experimentation simulations.
Enzyme Lab
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Pea Plant Genetics Lab
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7, Macintosh OS X and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Mendal’s Experiments and more!
Major areas covered include: •Zoomininteractivediagrams•Unlimitedgenerations•Unlimitedoffspring
4 types of inheritance:•Singlegene•Doublegene•IncompleteDominance•Codominance
Students count, categorise and record each plant just like the real experiment, making this a realistic science experience not a second-hand data exercise.
•Teacheroptionscontrolthenumberof plants which must be categorised before an auto-count is offered
•Blacklinemastersmakelesson preparation easy
•Reportingstudentaccuracymakes monitoring simple.
•9mutantgenes
•Loadandsaveindividualplantsfortesting
•Createyourownplants!
•Usetheplantimmediatelyasaparent, saving more time.
Features of the Greenhouse:
Features of the Construction Kit:
Auto-count option to save time. Students can concentrate on experimental design.
Genetics
Engaging graphicsbring this lab to life
Problem solving using Pea Plants! New integrated ‘Construction Kit’.
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Genetics
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7, Macintosh OS X and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Drosophila Genetics LabSave months of breeding with this powerful software!
Features of the Greenhouse:
Features of the Construction Kit:
Auto-count option to save time. Students can concentrate on experimental design.
Features:
•Thefliesaresoreal-theygroomthemselves•Unlimitedgenerations•Unlimitedoffspring 7 types of inheritance:•Singlegene•Doublegene•Sex-linkgene•Linkedgene•Dominantmutations•Lethalgene•Incompletesex-linkeddominance
Students count, categorise and record each fly just like the real experiment, making this a realistic science experience not a second-hand data exercise.
“It is an invaluable piece of software and has my unqualified and whole-hearted recommendation.” Independent evaluation - Curriculum Online.
•Teacheroptionscontrolthenumberofflieswhichmustbe categorised before an auto-count is offered
•Blacklinemastersmakelessonpreparationeasy
•Reportingstudentaccuracymakesmonitoringsimple.
•26mutantgenesincludingalethal&multiplealleles.
•Loadandsaveindividualfliesfortesting.
•Createyourownflies!
•Usetheflyimmediatelyasaparent,savingmoretime.
Engaging graphicsbring this lab to life.
Features of the Incubator:
Features of the Construction Kit:
Problem solving using Drosophila! Integrated ‘Construction Kit’.
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e DNA
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7, Macintosh OS X and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Genetic Engineering experiments the easy way
Major areas covered include: •RestrictionAnalysis•DNAFingerprinting •PaternityAnalysis•PhylogeneticTrees•GenomicLibrary•Sequencing•QualityandConcentration Estimation
Conduct many different exercises, with various genomes and enzymes.
“Given the quality and breadth of the exercises, eDNA can be the portal to bring more students to enjoy the fascinating and challenging aspects of genetic engineering.” The American Biology Teacher, March 2005.
•eDNAincludesanExerciseEditor•Usethestandardchemicalsand tools in eDNA•Constructyourowngenomesequences•Developyourownrestrictionenzymes•DNA •DNAFingerprinting •Electrophoresis •PaternityAnalysis •PhylogeneticTrees
•ConstructionofDNAMap •ConstructionofGenomicLibrary•eDNAisdesignedtomimicreal-liferesearchwith an intuitive interface that makes it easy to get started•PCR•RestrictionEnzymes•RFLP•Sequencing•Transcription&Translation•Quality&Conc.Estimation
Features:
Features:G
enetics
Wide range of easy to use experiments.
Create your own experiments!
Extensive Theory Resources to support your students.
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Ecology
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7, Macintosh OS X and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Rocky Shore EcologyPrepare for a field study the easy way
Features:
Features:
Features:
•Manybelt-transectstoselectfrom•Selectfromexposed,moderateorshelteredtransects•Investigatetheeffectofpollution•Observethedistributionofasinglespecies, all animals or all species•Realisticdiagramsmakespeciesidentificationeasy,usingcommonorscientificnames•Examineeachquadrat.•DistributionGraphs.•CompareKiteDiagrams.•Transectprofiles.
Investigate the physical, chemical and biological factors influencing the rocky shore communities of Australia and the UK. An integrated editor allows you to make your own species and transects.
•Calculatethenumberofwhelksusing mark/recapture
•Randomlycaptureandmarkanumberofwhelks
•Allowenoughtimeforthemtomixwiththerest
•Captureasecondsampleofwhelks
•Calculatethesizeofthewhelkpopulation.
The extensive resources include:
•ClassroomStudies•ComputerAidedStudies•Extensiveorganismprofiles
Studies include: •Zonation•Adaptations•TheEnvironment
Transect StudyA complete belt-transect study!
Features:
Features:
Construct a Rocky Shore Food Web and use up to 45 species.
Mobile Population Study Estimate population using the Lincoln Index method.
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Food Webs: Australian Woodlands
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Explore the food chains and webs of this unique environment. Idea for junior and senior science!
Major areas covered include: •Constructionoffoodchainsandwebsissimple•Investigateintroducedspeciesandbiologicalcontrol•LearnmoreaboutourAustralianorganisms•Changethewebeasilyduringmodellingtoallowfor the introduction of species and a changing ecosystem•Controllevelsofrainfallaswellasbushfires, controlled burning and agricultural use of the land •Variousgraphtypesincludingbiomasspyramid
Will a changing environment affect moth appearance?
Yourstudentsbecomethepredatorinapredator-prey simulation.
This highly interactive experiences allows them to develop a greater appreciation of the natural selection process.
Why are Poison Arrow Frogs brightly coloured?
Yourstudentsbecomethepredatorinapredator-preysimulation.
This highly interactive experiences allows them to develop a greater appreciation of the natural selection process and mimicry.
Peppered Moths
Frogs
Model your food webs for 25 years.
Ecology
Contstruct food chains and webs using up to 30 organisms then model the populations.
Making a difficult subject easy and fun In the first two programs below your students become involved in a predator-prey simulation in which they are the predators. In Beetles
they control predator preferences and population size.
Investigate how predator preference can affect a population of beetles over time.
Observe changes in genetic diversity of small and large populations over time.
Beetles
Natural Selection Series
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Ecology
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7 and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Food Webs: PondsInvestigate the dynamic ecology of Australian ponds.
Peppered Moths
Frogs
Model your food webs for up to 2 years. Control pollution levels!
Features:
•Useyourowndigitalphotographs.
•Websupportwithadditionalspecies.
•Investigateintroducedspecies.
•Usebiologicalcontrolmethods.
•Visualfeedbackwhenconstructingaweb.
•Fromsimplefoodchainstocomplexwebs, this software can build and model them all.
“...Newbyte’s Food Webs: Ponds is a model of a living ecosystem and a tour de force.”
London Times Educational Supplement - Online.
Construct food chains and webs using up to 45 organisms and then model the populations. This outstanding software package was designed for
project-style student investigations.
•Changethewebeasilyduringmodellingtoallowforthe introduction of species and a changing ecosystem.
Control levels of: •Sewage•Phosphate•Nitrate•Turbidity•ThermalPollution
•Variousgraphtypesincludingbiomasspyramid.
•Changeexistingspeciesinformationanddiagrams.
•Useyourownspeciespicturesinthesoftware.
•Editspeciesandphysicalattributestomatchyourpond.
•Integratephysicaldatacollectedaboutyourpond.
•Modellingthenusesyourpond’sphysicaldataandspecies.
•Exchangenewspecieswithinyourclassoraroundtheworld.
Make your own species.Incorporate data logging.
Features of Modelling:
Features of Editors:
Full Environment and Species Editor.Make your own Species!
Beetles
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Evolution: Genetic Diversity
Available for: Windows 2000, XP, Vista & 7, Macintosh OS X and most networks www.newbyte.com Phone: (02) 4942 6733 Fax (02) 4944 8826
FREE 7 DAY TRIAL! www.newbyte.com
Visualise this difficult topic!
Encourage your students to discover, through experimentation, how population numbers and allele frequency are affected by:
•Isolation
•Migration
•Disasters
•Foundereffect
•Smallpopulations
•Populationbottlenecks
•Hardy-Weinbergprinciples
Designed for senior and junior high school students, this engaging simulation promotes a clear understanding of genetic drift and other diversity principles.
•Controlsealevel.
•Allowlimitedorlargescalemigration.
•Causepopulationbottleneckswithvariousdisasters.
•Populateislandswithsinglebeetlesorgroups.
•OptionsallowHardy-Weinbergconditionstooccurwhen there is one large island.
•Genefrequencycanbemonitoredoverthetotalarea or single islands.
Features:
Features:E
volution and Genetics
Highly visual and interactive, this software will captivate your students as each scenario unfolds.
While graph and data displays are available, its the visualisation of the genetic variation which will keep their interest.
Experiments in the form of blackline masters will save you time and effort.
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