Do PhET simulations still work?

PhET Java simulations will run on most PC, Mac, and Linux systems. Adobe has announced the end-of-life of Flash and beginning January 1, 2021, you will no longer be able to run PhET’s Flash sims on modern web browsers. PhET relies on donations from users like you to fund our conversions to HTML5.

What does PhET stand for?

Physics Education Technology
Does “PhET” stand for something? The name “PhET” was originally an acronym for “Physics Education Technology.” However, the PhET site now includes simulations about many other subjects besides physics, so the acronym is too limited.

How do you embed PhET simulations?

How do I embed PhET simulations? Click the “Embed” button under the simulation you would like to embed. This will bring up a text box of html code that you can copy and paste in order to embed the sim. Flash sims may be directly embedded or linked via an image to launch the sim.

How do you simulate in Java?

For example, if you want to simulate adding two numbers, you can do it using something like: a = b + c; If you want to simulate the bouncing of a ball, you can do that using a little bit of math equations and the graphic libraries. If you want to simulate a web browser, you can do that too.

Do PhET simulations work on iPad?

With the app, all students can now be assigned a simulation to use on their iPads at home [without needing internet]. I had my students use a PhET simulation on the iPad Their scores on the unit test were the best I’ve ever seen.

Who created PhET simulations?

Laureate Carl Wieman
Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations.

How many PhET simulations are there?

The project acronym “PhET” originally stood for “Physics Education Technology,” but PhET soon expanded to other disciplines. The project now designs, develops, and releases over 125 free interactive simulations for educational use in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and mathematics.