Simulations
http://phet.colorado.edu
This site provides exciting and interactive simulations for physical science.
- Go to the site.
- Click "Play with Sims."
- Click on "By Grade Level" on the left hand side.
- Then, click on "Elementary School."
- Go to the site.
- Click "Play with Sims."
- Click on "By Grade Level" on the left hand side.
- Then, click on "Elementary School."
National Science Foundation Resources
- Go to http://www.nsf.gov/.
- Click on "Special Reports" on the right hand side.
- Scroll down to find the exciting videos we watched in class for motion and design (basic physics) concepts: The Science of Speed (NASCAR), The Science of NFL Football for Newton's Laws, the Science of the Olympic Winter Games.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
* With this site, you can find a variety of virtual and hands-on strategies to review math concepts.
* Example: Click on "Algebra 6-8" and then click on "Algebra Balance Scales". Wow, it looks like Hands-On Equations! Fun!
* Continue to explore the site. There are many exciting hands-on manipulatives to enjoy!
* With this site, you can find a variety of virtual and hands-on strategies to review math concepts.
* Example: Click on "Algebra 6-8" and then click on "Algebra Balance Scales". Wow, it looks like Hands-On Equations! Fun!
* Continue to explore the site. There are many exciting hands-on manipulatives to enjoy!
Games Website--Thanks, UNC-W!
- Go to www.uncw.edu/Edgames
- You can create your own questions for these awesome games. Let the FUN begin!
Khan Academy
- Go to www.khanacademy.org.
This site provides over 2,700 FREE instructional videos for all grade levels!
