PhET interactive simulations is a resource that has been and continues to be utilized in my teaching science education (ESCI 4440) classroom. It provides the ability for students to not only see different physics mechanics but manipulate the variables and see the differences. It has not only increased my understanding of physics but would tremendously help in the classroom. This can be used by the teacher at the front of the class going through each part step by step. It can be a homework assignment by using the interactive simulation to produce data and have the student record and analyze it or complete equations. Lastly, it could be group class work where students work together to find answers to complicated physics concepts. This website includes physics, biology, chemistry, earth science, and math. Biology allows moving pictures and understanding of mechanics of biology through visual representation, with formative testing throughout. Chemistry and Math have interactive simulations explaining concepts and provide practice problems throughout and after—very similar to physics. Visual learning has been key for me as a student, especially for complex or difficult subjects. I believe that even the best literacy students could benefit from visual representation—even for reinforcement. PhET provides this and more to teachers and students for free access online, with even more resources on the website then just the simulations tab.
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