CONTRIVED EXPERIENCES

is edited version of direct experiences

design to simulate to real- life situation

examples are model, mock up, objects, specimens, games and simulation.

Model

is a reproduction of real thing in a small scale, or large scale or exact size, but made up of synthetic materials

substitute to a real thing which may or may not operational

atom globe

Mock-ups

Is a special model where the parts of a model are singled out, heightened and magnified in order to focus on that part or process under study

example is planetarium

Objects

May also include artifacts displayed in a museum or things displayed in an exhibit or preserved insect specimen in science

Animal skull Different Horns

Specimen

A portion or quantity of material for use in testing , examination

Human Brain in Specimen Jar Mosquito

Simulationrepresentation of a manageable real event in which the learner is an active participant engaged in learning behavior or in applying previously acquired skills or knowledge

Games

• forms of physical exercise taught to children at school • Plays• Examples is relay,

To practice or refine knowledge or skills already acquired

Identify gaps or weakness in knowledge or skills

serve as summation or review

Develop new relationships among concepts and principles

Difference between game and simulation

Games are played to win: there is a competition

Simulation needs not winner, seems to be more easily applied to the issues rather than to processes

Other types of contrived experiences

1. Aquarium- is a representation of plant and animal.

2. Terrarium – is a representation of plant and animal on land.

3. Aviary- is a collection of live birds

4. Herbarium- is a collection of dried herbs.

5. Herbary- is a collection of live herbs.

6. Vivarium- is a representation of plant and animal life putting together those of the same habitat.

7.Planetarium- is a representation of the planets and their relative sizes and distance from each other.

8.Solarium- is a representation of the solar system.(the sun the earth and the moon)

9. Diorama- three dimensional representation of events, ideas or concepts against a scenic background.

10. Orchidarium- a collection of orchids