About This Course

In this virtual workshop, we will review strategies for how to use PhET to create sim-based inquiry activities for science classes, including activity sheets that students can use as they work independently or in small groups while they have direct access to simulations on their own devices.

This workshop will be provided in two parts: 

• Part 1: In this part of the workshop, we will explore contexts in which students have direct access to simulations on their own devices.
• Part 2: In this part of the workshop, we will look at the components of an effective activity sheet to guide students' interaction with sims.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Reflect on inquiry learning in science education.
2. Develop strategies for writing sim-based inquiry activities for science.
3. Design a sim-based science lesson plan and activity sheet.

About the Provider

Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.