High quality science simulations.
Submitted 11 years ago
Community Review for Gizmos
Brian L.
Novi High School
Novi MI, US
My Take
I have found the explorelearning simulations to be an asset to my class. They are well done and allow for a visualization of some science concepts that I could not achieve in a standard lab experience.
How I Use It
I use a number of these in my classroom when simulating a lab experience makes sense. I particularly appreciate the "gizmos" on color addition and subtraction, as well as the "gizmos" on calorimetry. The site has pre-made student lessons that students can work through. I almost always create my own process for the students to work through.
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Sarah C.
Teacher
Maryvale Preparatory School
Lutherville Timonium, MD
August 12, 2023
Great way to visualize biology concepts!
My overall opinion is that the Gizmo science simulations offer something that I could not give my students in a traditional lab. The ability to rework a problem or cause drastic changes in an environment without wasting classroom resources is very helpful to students. Occasionally a Gizmo will be rated for middle level students but go far above and beyond the topics we need to cover, but these are few and far between.
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Tania G.
Teacher
Dorman High School
Roebuck, SC
September 22, 2022
Updates Unfavorable
It's a good tool. Just not teacher friendly now.
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April P.
April 23, 2022
Lessons for every math and science topic
I liked that this website allows you to find activities based on common core standards, textbooks, or grade level. However, many of the math lessons, specifically those for algebra, seemed to be just plain graphs with sliders on the side. I did not find them to be highly engaging or easy to use. The science lessons seemed to have more variety and were more visually pleasing.
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