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Create Activities and Simulations
PhET Interactive Simulations
Massive cache of excellent (and free!) science and math simulations
Bottom line: Instantly add meaningful lab experiences to math and science classrooms for exactly $0? It's tough to beat that.
Grades: K–12
Price: Free
Desmos
Elegant graphing calculator and math simulations promote collaboration
Bottom line: Innovative calculator and simulations are a standout graphing option for inquiry-driven math.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free
GeoGebra
Create, share, and modify math models and simulations
Bottom line: Free open-source software that lets teachers build or adapt learning experiences to meet their kids' needs.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free
Focus on Geometry
Choreo Graph
Animate with fun geometry STEAM app; learning requires teacher support
Bottom line: Teachers and classroom communities are needed for app activities to meet their learning potential; start with the coordinating lessons.
Geometry Pad
Construct and explore geometric figures with smart digital workbook
Bottom line: This free version has limited features, but it's an interactive, tech-savvy way for kids to explore advanced geometry.
isosceles+ : geometry sketchpad
Digital tool for exploring and constructing lines, angles, shapes
Bottom line: Versatile high-tech, hands-on tool is useful for teaching, exploring, constructing geometric figures.
Integrate Science Content
Lab4Physics
Bring physics to life using lab sensors built right into your smartphone
Bottom line: Use your smartphone to gather data and study speed, gravity, waves, and other physics concepts.
The PocketLab
Gather and analyze live data anywhere
Bottom line: A science sensor that pairs with your device to gather and analyze data is perfect for inquiry-based learning.
Prepmagic
Customize science simulations to highlight phenomena
Bottom line: Science simulations become more effective with teacher-added edits and formative assessments.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free
Manipulate and Visualize Data
Tuva Labs
Access to curated data sets has tons of potential, needs more teacher support
Bottom line: Partner with another teacher (preferably a data whiz) and work together to develop activities that will support learning in your classes.
Grades: 4–12
Price: Free, Paid Free: Tuva Basic: access to 25 Tuva data sets and five data set uploads
Paid: Tuva Premium: $400/teacher/year; $4,000/school/year; other custom rates available. Tuva Premium includes access to all 300+ Tuva data sets, unlimited data set uploads, and further features.
CODAP
Drag and drop data to investigate nearly any subject
Bottom line: A bit awkward to use, but far more engaging than traditional spreadsheet/graphing tools.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free
FooPlot
Plot points, make graphs with basic but functional tool
Bottom line: It's free, it's simple, and it does the job; you can plot functions, polar equations, parametrics, and points.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free
TI Math
Straightforward, standards-aligned graphing calculator activities
Bottom line: TI Math activities use graphing utilities and focus more on procedural learning than reasoning.
Grades: 7–12
Price: Free
Play Graphing Games
Mangahigh
Phenomenal adaptive math games with a killer teacher dashboard
Bottom line: Fantastic tool for flipped or blended classrooms, formative assessment, or extra practice in any setting. It's gamification that really works.
Grades: 2–12
Price: Free, Free to Try, Paid Free 30-day trial gives 100% access. Following the trial, users can select a basic or subscription account. The free, basic version limits access to 25% of the content. The subscription models vary based on the number of students enrolled, and range from $195/yr (up to 5 students) to $2995/yr (up to 1,000 students). Request a quote for more than 1,000 students.
Math Snacks
Satisfying mathematical treats kids will gladly gobble up
Bottom line: Teachers and students will excel with engaging, often funny material; it's a pleasure to explore these extensive resources.
Grades: 3–8
Price: Free
Quadrant Defender
Graphing equations is the key to victory in tower defense game
Bottom line: An effective and more motivating way to get students to practice graphing linear equations.
Grades: 9–12
Price: Free