This series of blog posts will focus on the different applications of these simulations in science classrooms as well as how they can be used in specific lessons and units. Although some of the simulations don't pertain to high school content standards, they are very useful as simple demonstrations of abstract concepts ranging from lens optics to nuclear reactors.
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This series of blog posts will focus on the different applications of these simulations in science classrooms as well as how they can be used in specific lessons and units. Although some of the simulations don't pertain to high school content standards, they are very useful as simple demonstrations of abstract concepts ranging from lens optics to nuclear reactors.
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CSUN's database does have useful simulations that help visualization of concepts. Since these simulations are not for high school content standards how would you simplify it so that teachers could use it in a secondary education setting? Perhaps in the "how to use page" or in another tab you can offer a list of simulations teachers can use relating to NGSS standards.
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Adding on to what Ana said, how do you think that the simulations--even the ones not directly related to the standards--could be best utilized? You mentioned in the other page that you think the simulations work well as extends in the 5E format; would you say that the simulations work best for the students to explore concepts on their own? (Are the simulations complete enough to teach students the concepts?) What further scaffolding is needed in the classroom so students can gain the most from the simulations?
Delete(This was more like little food for thought/ things you could briefly mention to expand the how to or overview sections. Hopefully something come in useful/ interesting.)