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 ...
August 12, 2016
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 5-8, students play Wave Combinator, a simulation game that invites them to explore how waves inter...
June 23, 2016
The flexibility of PhET simulations enables teachers to use them in a variety of ways in their classroom. This video provides an overview of...
June 20, 2012
Visit the Lesson Ideas page to find resources for Refraction, a free online game that reinforces science and math skills....
June 23, 2016
A rubric for teachers to assess the success of a simulation activity....
May 31, 2012
This graphic organizer is useful for pre-planning a project, finding relationships among concepts, and generating ideas. It’s perfect for re...
October 2, 2018
This video primer is an introduction to the Wave on a String simulation's features and uses. Since sims are designed to be exploratory, this...
June 23, 2016
This video highlights how to design student activity worksheets for in-class use of the PhET simulations. Learn how you can help students ac...
August 15, 2016
What happens when a couple of kids discover a mysterious contraption in the yard? Find out by playing Wave Combinator, a brand new game from...
October 21, 2013
In this activity, students use language and logic to describe new vocabulary words. They use higher order thinking skills and also think cre...