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Enhancing Science Learning Through PhET Simulations: Engaging Students in Active Exploration

Discover the benefits of using PhET simulations in blended learning environments to boost student engagement in science and math. With high-quality simulations covering a wide range of topics and varying levels of depth, educators can guide students through active learning experiences. The lesson plan includes the Energy Skate Park simulation, coupled with collaborative concept mapping, that encourages critical thinking and a deeper understanding of energy forms and conservation. This approach provides students with practical skills in measurement, graphing, and teamwork.

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Enhancing Science Learning Through PhET Simulations: Engaging Students in Active Exploration

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  1. Venturing into Blended Learning BritainyDearman

  2. Digital Content: PhET Simulations • High quality simulations • Wide variety of science and math topics • Varying levels of depth • High-quality “teaching ideas” (prepared labs/questions) • Measurements and graphs Benefits: • Increased student engagement • Visualizes relationships between variables • Active learning by every student • Critical thinking and concept development

  3. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/new

  4. Introduction to Energy Forms and Conservation Lesson Station Rotation • Group A: PhET Energy Skate Park simulation with questions • Group B: Collaborative concept mapping from reading http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/energy-skate-park

  5. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/energy-skate-park

  6. Sample questions from J. Cibulka (above) • What determines the Gravitational Potential energy pie section? What rule(s) does it seem to follow? Draw two pie charts to explain. • What determines the Kinetic energy pie section? What rules does it seem to follow? Draw two pie charts to explain. • What does the size of the pie represent? How many ways can you find to make the pie bigger or smaller? What rules does it seem to follow?

  7. Group B: Collaborative Concept Mapping • Assign a manageable section from the textbook • Let students take turns reading aloud or read individually • Each student writes in a different color for accountability Requirements: • Main topic goes in the middle • Use structure to break the main topic down into subtopics, then further break subtopics down or describe them • Every line MUST have a word/phrase that shows the connection • Use words or short phrases (Nouns in bubbles, verbs on lines) • Practice good group member skills!

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