Astronomy Interactives
I found this one listed as a site for seasons, but then found it had much, much more when I followed the links. I love McGraw Hill interactives. They’re always easy to use, simple to understand, and right on target. Can’t list them individually, so I’m giving you the page. Take a look. You’ll like [...]
Read MoreDavid’s Whizzy Periodic Table
This is just part of a site full of applets. They are part of lessons that can easily be used in a classroom. Those will be added in time, but for now, this little table is fun to work with and makes a great way to explore atomic structure. David’s Whizzy Periodic Table
Read MoreElements, Compounds, Mixtures
I love BBC stuff and this is no exception. Their revisions are reviews for children before they take tests. It’s a nice way to introduce or revisit a topic. Beware – the kids may tell you things are spelled wrong. It’s a good chance to talk about the difference between British English and American English. [...]
Read MoreAll About Atoms
A good start for Atomic Structure, this short, easy to follow interactive from Jefferson Lab explains each particle of an atom. Nice to use for something short and sweet. All About Atoms
Read MoreBuild Atoms Yourself
Classzone at its best, this interactive lets you build atoms and helps you to understand isotopes. I’ve seen a couple others like this, but this one is very simplified for middle school students. Easy to understand and work with. Build Atoms Yourself
Read MoreAtom Builder
Build an atom of carbon, starting off with a hydrogen atom. Make sure you follow the right order of steps because if not, it’ll go “poof” and you’ll have to start all over. A little tricky for younger students who might not understand the quarks, but fairly easy if you follow the little hints. Atom [...]
Read MorePhET-Physics Education Technology
This site is PACKED with sims and you can choose to run them different ways. You can choose online, full installation, or one at a time. I’ve listed it from this location so you can choose what you want to do. If you look to the left at the menu, you’ll see “Run Our Simulations.” [...]
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