In The Classroom

Facilitating Activities with PhET

PHET and Google Classroom Integration

First Steps: Introducing to Whole Class

Gizmos in the Classroom - Small Groups

More Simulations to use in the Classroom

  • Social Media TestDrive - This site provides a simulated experience of realistic digital dilemmas and scenarios, along with key concepts and strategies of navigating them. Students participate in simulated social media to learn and demonstrate healthy and safe online behavior. It includes topics like; Digital Footprints, Healthy Social Media Habits, New in Social Media and more.
  • CK-12Plix - A PLIX is an interactive modality that allows learners to play with the ideas in a concept. This modality is all about learning by doing.
  • THE ReDISTRICTING GAME - This is designed to educate, engage, and empower citizens around the issue of political redistricting. Currently, the political system in most states allows the state legislators themselves to draw the lines. This system is subject to a wide range of abuses and manipulations that encourage incumbents to draw districts which protect their seats rather than risk an open contest.
  • ELL Games and Simulations - These games simulate real-world problems, guiding middle and high school students to engage deeply with content—and embedded supports benefit English language learners in particular.
  • simbucket - Easy to understand simulations of common scientific phenomena. These are simple simulations built by a small team of teachers.
  • Everfi - Brings real world learning into the classroom and equips students with the skills they need for success-now and in the future.