Labster

By: Justin Guidroz

Labster is a company dedicated to developing fully interactive advanced lab simulations based on mathematical algorithms that support open-ended investigations. They combine these with gamification elements such as an immersive 3D universe, storytelling and a scoring system which stimulates students’ natural curiosity and highlights the connection between science and the real world.

1) Access the Labster website from a computer.

2) Sign up for a Labster account.

3) Enjoy the 70+ virtual reality labs on the website.

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This is a wonderful tool to use in the classroom because you can do a lab without having to have to appropriate materials. If you want to do a lab about the cell, all you have to do is look on Labster and find a lab you can use. You do not even have to go and find materials you would usually need to do this lab. Materials that could be quite expensive. This is an easy way to do a lab, save money, and have fun too.

They website gives you some labs for free; however, to fully enjoy the full extent that Labster has to offer, you will have to pay.

Labster contains labs for several different science classes including biology, chemistry, physics, etc.

Labster labs are based on labs used in colleges all over the world including MIT, Harvard and Imperial College

Labster is used by California State University, Gwinnett Technical College, Exeter University, University of New Haven, Stanford, University of New England, Trinity College, University of Hong Kong and Berkeley among others internationally.

Labster has offices in Denmark, Switzerland, USA and Indonesia.

Activity 1) Chemistry Safety Virtual Lab Simulation: Are you ready to work in a chemistry lab? In the Chemistry Safety simulation you will learn how to safely work with organic solvents. Experiment with dangerous chemicals and make mistakes without putting yourself in danger. This lab activity would be perfect for any grade level to do to teach them lab safety.

Activity 2) Mitosis Virtual Lab Simulation: This lab is more for high school students. This lab tells the students about cell cycle. this is a perfect lab to go with that lesson.