Virtual Labs: Testing for Corn Mold Mycotoxins Lesson Plan

June 5, 2013
This lesson plan accompanies Virtual Labs: Testing for Corn Mold Mycotoxins, which is adaptable for grades 8-12. This interactive lab challe...

Light Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

July 25, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about light. It is designed to complement the Ligh...

Tips and Activities for Using Phet Simulations

June 23, 2016
Following are activity suggestions and tips from PhET to use in conjunction with the interactive simulations. Creating PhET Interactive S...

Virtual Labs Gram Staining Science Game

April 16, 2013
Visit the Lesson Ideas page to find resources for Virtual Labs Gram Staining, a free online science game....

Exploring How Light Behaves at Boundaries Lesson Plan: Bending Light

April 2, 2018
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 6-12, students use an interactive simulation called Bending Light to explore the bending of light ...

Greenhouse Effect Lesson Plan: Earth and Human Activity

May 17, 2023
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Greenhouse Effect Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Greenhouse Ef...

Light Lesson Plan: Energy

September 2, 2022
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Light Lesson Plan. This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Light, and supports the s...

Teaching Strategies for Interactive Simulations

January 1, 2013
Interactive simulations are powerfully engaging teaching tools that allow for specific skill reinforcement opportunities. Here are some sugg...

Mental Math Lesson Plan: Gate Game

June 23, 2014
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 5-8, students will use a free math game to construct increasingly large numbers. They wil...