Gillian Blatherwick or Educational Computing and Technology
writes, "Three brilliant pieces of software that provide
the perfect experimental environment. Imagine the laboratory
where all the components and chemicals you could possibly
want are available in limitless quantities and where
they can be tested to destruction without cost or risk
to personal safety!
Crocodile Chemistry offers one hundred different chemicals
and a full range of apparatus to simulate actual experiments
with realistic results - and enables pupils to explore
the changing materials element of science in complete
safety. Crocodile Technology is a mechanics, electronics
and computer programming simulator where circuitry and
flowchart-based programming can be designed and tested
prior to implementing for real.
Crocodile Physics is a gem - as well as a full range
of tools to explore physical science including forces
and motion, light and sound, electricity and mechanics,
it also provides Absorb High School Physics. This multimedia
GCSE resource fully exploits the key features of Crocodile
Physics and includes animations to explain less tangible
concepts. It motivates students to work step-by-step
through the complete course, to consolidate classroom
learning or to use as a revision program.
Each CD-ROM features comprehensive guidance taking
the user through each of the key elements in a suitably
interactive manner. A multi-layered tool bar allows
students to drag and drop equipment directly on the
screen and, using the mouse, apparatus can be linked
together with ease. Experiments can be quickly modeled.
Mechanics comes into its own in this respect with the
visual impact of gears, chains, weights and bouncing
balls fully and realistically animated.
Measurements can be taken, analyzed and presented graphically
exactly as in real life. While the software will never
replace the educational value of hands-on experience
the Crocodile series is the ideal simulation program
to complement and consolidate experimental work taking
place in the classroom.
