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...

Virtual Labs Tips and Tricks

May 19, 2013
Here are some helpful hints for navigating the Virtual Labs that will allow your students to progress more quickly: Click the orange ar...

Virtual Labs Lesson Plan: Controlling Water Activity in Food

May 8, 2015
This lesson plan accompanies Virtual Labs: Controlling Water, and is adaptable for grades 4-12.  The interactive lab in this lesson challeng...

Fish Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

June 20, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about fish. It is designed to complement the Fish ...

Physical and Chemical Changes Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

July 23, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about physical and chemical changes. It is designe...

States of Matter Lesson Plan: Structures and Processes

February 2, 2022
This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic States of Matter, and supports the standard that the atoms in gases, liquids, and solids move and interact differently with changes in temperature or pressure. Students demonstrate understanding through a variety of projects....

Virtual Labs: Understanding Water Activity Game

May 9, 2015
Visit the Lesson Ideas page to find resources for Virtual Labs: Understanding Water Activity, a free online science simulation game....

Milliliters and Liters Background Information for Teachers, Parents, and Caregivers

June 14, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about milliliters and liters. It is designed to co...