9 Additional Resources
Elena Chudaeva
The following activities provide simulations of real-life processes and repeatable experiments which students can observe, explore, and learn from:
- NASA Climate Kids Games and other interactive activities on Weather&Climate, Water, Energy, Plants&Animals and more: https://climatekids.nasa.gov/menu/play/.
- BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zq7t4j6/test.
- Chemistry4kids: http://www.chem4kids.com/extras/quiz_matterstates/index.html.
- Physics4kids: http://www.physics4kids.com/.
- Biology4kids: http://www.biology4kids.com/.
- Geography4kids: http://www.geography4kids.com/
- Paid vendor of science virtual labs Labster: https://www.labster.com/.
- Gismos, World’s largest library of math & science virtual labs and simulations: https://gizmos.explorelearning.com/.
Read more about:
- the benefits of interactive and active learning: https://teaching.cornell.edu/teaching-resources/engaging-students/active-learning.
- active learning https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/developing-assignments/assignment-design/active-learning-activities.
- interactions in learning environments: https://open.merelearning.ca/ssi/chapter/interaction/.
- Community of Inquiry: https://coi.athabascau.ca/coi-model/.
Example of Interactive Science Activity created in h5p: https://youtu.be/VJZ4riSc0-U.
EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative: 7 Things You Should Know About Virtual Labs.
