Science Teaching Series

Internet Resources

I. Developing Scientific Literacy

II. Developing Scientific Reasoning

III. Developing Scientific Understanding

IV. Developing Scientific Problem Solving

V. Developing Scientific Research Skills

VI. Resources for Teaching Science

Computer Simulations

Animations

Numerous animations can be found on the Internet to illustrate key principles. Perhaps the easiest way to locate these resources is enter the name of the concept and the term "animation" when performing a search. For example, mitosis and animation.

Simulations & Animations

General Science & Math

  1. Explore Learning: Premier collection of teaching simulations for science and math
  2. Merlot: A collection of high quality interactive online learning materials sponsored by the CSU
  3. Science Animations & Movies: A collection of web-based resourceds
  4. Vision Learning: Science animations
  5. Knowledge Revolution: Makers of Interactive Physics construction software.
  6. Explore Math: This is a site for doing math experiments
  7. Exploratory Online Exhibits
  8. Chemistry animations - simple animations in general and organic chemistry
  9. Virtual Courseware in Science Education: Resources in science education from CSULA
  10. Logal: Makers of the Explorer series of simulated experiments
  11. Educational Java: Math programs
  12. Brainpop: Science and math movies and simulations
  13. Stock market simulations: Make and track virtual investments