In the new Digital Literacy and Computer Science standard there is a Strand called Modeling and Simulation. This strand states, "Computational modeling and simulation help people to represent and understand complex processes and phenomena. Computational models and simulations are used, modified and created to analyze, identify patterns, and answer questions of real phenomena and hypothetical scenarios." The badges represented here will allow teachers and students to successfully meet this standard.

Phet

Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.

Desmos

Desmos wants to help every student learn math and love learning math. But “every student” is a lot of students so we create digital math tools and let the Internet take them to anyone who wants them.

Little Alchemy

Use this fun little program to create all types objects and creatures starting with four basic elements. The creation of additional elements is not always scientifically accurate, but in some way the combinations make sense.

BioDigital Human

This simulator is a cloud based, immersive 3D environment for exploration of the human body. It is possible to create interactive content to supplement your curriculum.

Fun with Anatomy 3D Skeletal Edition

Fun with Anatomy: 3D Skeletal Edition is a free study tool that focuses on exploring and training students on the anatomy of the skeletal system. Fly to a given anatomy, read detailed descriptions, and test your knowledge. Use the 3D controls to zoom in and out, rotate, and select the virtual human to powerfully visualize and understand the skeletal system. All in interactive 3D, all in your browser.

Chem Reference: Periodic Table

ChemReference is a detailed and powerful periodic table of the elements and chemistry reference tool designed with a fast workflow in mind.

Vernier Graphical Analysis

Graphical Analysis™ is a tool for science students to collect, graph and analyze data from Vernier sensors and LabQuest® interfaces.

RoboCompass

This app lets you teach and learn Geometry exactly as you do using your Geometry Box. It has paper,a Straight Edge, a Compass, a Protractor, a Set Square and a Pencil all in 3D. With just a handful of commands you can start congruence, similarity, ratio, reflection etc.

BBC Schools Science Clips

This website contains a range of educational programming, simulations and models that students can use to better understand a variety of concepts and topics.

PBS LearningMedia

PBS Learning Media has a website that offers interactive simulations, images, videos, audio files and more. Many of these activities have pre-built lesson plans aligned to standards that are ready to go. Much of the content comes from places like NASA, The Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian Institute.

Discovery Kids

Discovery Kids is an educational site that encourages discovering all the world has to offer. Articles cover topics about natural disasters, growing up, machines, continents, space, and much more. An activities page provides interactive ideas for recipes, making crafts, designing clothes, and experimenting with science. Games are age appropriate, challenging, and educational, and the online puzzles are fun and entertaining.