Science Resources

Massachusetts Science and Technology Frameworks

Planning Inquiry-Based Science-Ontario Science Center

Science Simulations

GENERAL SCIENCE:

Edheads Simulations https://edheads.org/

By capturing student imaginations and igniting career aspirations, Edheads empowers students to pursue fulfilling, productive careers in science, technology, engineering and math. We tie school to work by reinforcing basic skills and demonstrating how they are applied in STEM careers. On Edheads' site, students can be surgeons, manufacturing technicians, find simple machines, predict the weather, create a stem cell line and more!

Exploratorium Simulations https://www.exploratorium.edu/subject/modeling-simulations

pHet Interactive Simulations for Science and Math https://phet.colorado.edu/

Teachers have access to simulation-specific tips and video primers, resources for teaching with simulations, and activities shared by our teacher community, including biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SIMULATIONS/RESOURCES LIST

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18iVSIeOqKjj58xcR8dYJS5rYvzZ4X1UGLWhl3brRzCM/htmlview

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

AI Experiments with Google http://steamcurriculum.weebly.com/experiments-with-google.html

Since 2009, coders have created thousands of amazing experiments using Chrome, Android, AI, Web VR, AR and more. We're showcasing projects here, along with helpful tools and resources, to inspire others to create new experiments. Here are collections of experiments to explore, with new ones added every week.

BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Cells Alive! https://www.cellsalive.com/

PBS NOVA Evolution Labs https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/lab/evolution/PBS

Virtual Bioengineer Simulations https://amino.bio/pages/vbioengineer

Learn and practice your genetic engineering skills while discovering the answers to the most common biology, biotechnology and genetic engineering questions. Our Virtual Bioengineer Simulators take you through different genetic engineering journey.

Virtual Biotechnology Labs https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/

Edheads Simulations https://edheads.org/

By capturing student imaginations and igniting career aspirations, Edheads empowers students to pursue fulfilling, productive careers in science, technology, engineering and math. We tie school to work by reinforcing basic skills and demonstrating how they are applied in STEM careers. On Edheads' site, students can be surgeons, manufacturing technicians, find simple machines, predict the weather, create a stem cell line and more!

HHMI Biointeractive https://www.biointeractive.org/

Real science, real stories, and real data to engage students in exploring the living world

CHEMISTRY:

CK-12 Chemistry and Physics Simulations https://interactives.ck12.org/simulations/chemistry.html

Concord Consortium Featuring STEM Resource Finder https://concord.org/resources/

We’ve been expanding and deepening STEM inquiry with technology for over 20 years. Our free, cutting-edge tools and resources have brought STEM practices to life for over a million learners worldwide.

CODAP Data Visualization https://codap.concord.org/

Molecular Workbench http://mw.concord.org/nextgen/

Energy 3D

( note: requires program download; not an app) https://energy.concord.org/energy3d/

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE:

Layered Earth https://www.layeredearth.com/

NASA Simulations https://www.nasa.gov/topics/moon-to-mars

PBS Learning Media- Earth and Space Science https://mass.pbslearningmedia.org/subjects/science/earth-and-space-science/

ENGINEERING:

West Point Bridge Designer ( note: requires program download) http://www.cwsei.ubc.ca/resources/index.html

The Bridge Designer will provide you with a realistic introduction to engineering through an authentic, hands-on design experience. This software provides you with the tools to model, test, and optimize a steel highway bridge, based on realistic specifications, constraints, and performance criteria.

Wind With Miller ( wind energy simulation)

http://xn--drmstrre-64ad.dk/wp-content/wind/miller/windpower%20web/en/kids/index.htm

Microbit-Microcontrollers https://makecode.microbit.org/

PHYSICS:

pHet Interactive Simulations for Science and Math https://phet.colorado.edu/

Teachers have access to simulation-specific tips and video primers, resources for teaching with simulations, and activities shared by our teacher community, including biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science.

The Physics Classroom https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives

ck12.org Physics Interactives https://interactives.ck12.org/simulations/physics.html