PhET

Overview

Goals

PhET’s Goals for Students: Engage in scientific exploration with multiple, positive learning outcomes Achieve conceptual learning Make connections to everyday life (e.g. science to the real world) Take and sense ownership of their learning experience See science as accessible, understandable, and enjoyable

Learning Objectives

The learning objective of Phet is to create interactive and immersive simulations for users in order to understand subjects such as : Maths Physics Chemistry Biology Earth Science.

Context

The sims show dynamic processes and these can be slowed down, sped up, or paused, depending on the concept being shown.Also PhET simulations allow homework assignments to use a guided inquiry approach where students engage in scientist-like exploration, an approach which might ordinarily require an instructor present to facilitate students’ progress.